Antonio Fernando, DC
The Allentown Pain and Injury Center
1244 W. Hamilton Street Suite 104, Allentown, NY, 18102
Phone: 610-844-5935Fax: 484-221-8790drantoniofernando1@aol.comwww.thewellnesscenterofpa.net
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, The Allentown Pain and Injury Center, Allentown, PA, 2004 – Present
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Total Health and Injury Center, Philadelphia, PA, 1997 – 2003
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Pain and Rehab Center, York, PA, 1996 – 1997
Chiropractor, Indriso Chiropractic Center, Philadelphia, PA, 1995 – 1996
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, License #5712L, 1995 – Present
Doctorate of Chiropractic, The National Health Sciences University, Lombard, IL, 1993
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1993
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1993
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1992
Internship, National Health Sciences University Outpatient Facility, Chicago, IL, 1992 – 1993
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, The National Health Sciences University, Lombard, IL, 1992
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1987
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
X-ray Findings in Everyday Chiropractic Practice,The normal and abnormal findings are discussed with special emphasis on trauma, arthritic conditions, and other degenerative diseases of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Life Chiropractic College-West, San Lorenzo, Ca 2014
Disc Herniations and Degenerative Disc Disease: Clinical Findings and Diagnostic Imaging, The anatomy of spinal discs and causes of disc herniation, the diagnostic imaging findings for the disc herniation patient and treatment options. Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO, 2012
Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma, The normal and abnormal findings in a typical cervical spine series following trauma. The specific traumatic conditions affecting the upper cervical spine and their imaging findings. Northwestern health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2010
Lumbar Disc Management, The anatomy and physiology of lumbar discs. The neurological examination procedures, differentiation between disc prolapse and extrusion, NCV and EMG testing, and the chiropractic management of lumbar disc conditions. Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2007
Cervical Disc Management 1, The anatomy and physiology of spinal discs. The differences between prolapse and extrusions. The neurological tests, muscle testing, palpatory testing, and manual methods to reduce cervical muscular dysfunctions. Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 2006
Neuropathic Pain, Current literature regarding spinal adjustments and its effects on pain physiology. The anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system. Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN, 2004
Neuropathy Management, The examination and diagnosis of conditions associated with neuropathy. The preparation of a comprehensive management strategy based on lab test markers, screening tests, blood chemistries, EMG’s and NCV’s. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 2003
Advanced Certification of Competency in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1999
Certification in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1998
Whiplash Advanced Topics: The Fundamental Science, The biomechanics and the evaluation and risk of whiplash injuries. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1998
Management Principles in Personal Injury Documentation and Forensic Documentation, The management of whiplash injuries including auto crash reconstruction, physical examination, specialized testing procedures (MRI, CT, SPECT, PET, MRA, VF, EMG, and SSEP) and rationale, differential diagnosis and activities of daily living outcomes reporting and assessment. San Diego Spine Research Institute, San Diego, CA, 1998
Principles of Impairment Rating and Forensic Reporting, Narrative report writing, incorporating outcome assessments and disability instruments utilizing AMA Guidelines, and critical rebuttal methods and strategies. San Diego Spine Research Institute, San Diego, CA, 1998
Medico-legal Fundamentals for Practitioners and Forensic Experts, The essentials of documentation and record keeping, testifying as an expert witness, and evaluating MIST and Colossus. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1998
Electro-diagnosis 101, The role of electro-diagnosis and nerve pathology in clinical conditions presenting in chiropractic practice and how they present on electro-diagnostic examination. Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO 1997
Selected Memberships
Academy of Chiropractic, Member, 2014 – Present
International Chiropractic Association, Member, 1999 – 2004
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Member, 1999 – Present
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Society, Member, 1997 – Present
American Chiropractic Association, Member, 1995 – Present
