Robert J. Parks, AA, BS, DC
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
AA Degree, Pre-Medical Studies, St. Petersburg Junior College, 1978
B.S. Degree, Human Biology, National. College of Chiropractic, 1980
Lombard Illinois
D.C. Degree, Doctor of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic, 1982
Lombard, Illinois
INTERNSHIP
Internship I & II, Patient Research Center, Lombard Illinois, 1981
Internship III, Chicago General Health Service, Chicago Illinois, 1982
RESIDENCY
Board Eligible Chiropractic Sports Physician, Logan College of
Chiropractic, Post Graduate Division, 1989
Orthopedic Residency, National-Lincoln School of Post Graduate
Education, Lombard, Illinois
(Currently Performing), 2000-2004
LICENSURE
Licensed to Practice Chiropractic in the State of Florida, 1983
Certified State of Florida Worker's Compensation Physician, 1995
Certified Ohio Worker's Compensation Physician, 1998
ADVANCED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate of Excellence in Advanced Chiropractic Diagnostics, Motion
Palpation Institute, 1981
Dr. Parks was one of the first physicians in this country to learn this new chiropractic
diagnostic technique. It is now considered the gold standard of chiropractic diagnosis and is
taught in all chiropractic colleges.
Diplomate to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1982
Two-part national board examination
Licensed to Practice Chiropractic in the State of Florida, 1983
Matriculation, National-Lincoln School of Post Graduate Education, 1983
Certified in Orthopedic Neurology, National-Lincoln School of
Post Graduate Education, 1984
This certification was earned as part of the Orthopedic Diplomate Program
Certified in Impairment Ratings AMA 2nd Edition, Florida Chiropractic
Association, National/Lincoln School of Post Graduate Education, 1984
Certification courses leading to Diplomate in Diagnostic Imaging,
National/Lincoln School of Post Graduate Education, 1985
These courses were part of the curriculum leading to Diplomat
certification in diagnostic imaging
Matriculation, Logan College of Chiropractic, Post Graduate Division, 1989
Board Eligible Chiropractic Sports Physician, Logan College of Chiropractic,
Post Graduate Division, 1990
This is the certification required to become an Olympic Physician,
providing onsite care at the Olympic Games
Fellowship in MRI & CT Technology, Palmer College of Chiropractic,
Post Graduate Division, 1991.
This 6-month curse of study was designed to introduce the mechanics,
theory and referral indications for the various advanced forms of diagnostic imaging
Masters Certification in Cervical Acceleration, Deceleration Injuries,
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Postgraduate Division/San Diego Spine
Research Institute, 1992
This 6-month program was designed to educate the physician in all areas of cervical
spine trauma, to include biomechanics, diagnostic, diagnostic imaging,
Laboratory and electro diagnosis, treatment protocols and medico legal matters
Certified Red Cross Instructor, "Protect Your Back Program", 1993
Certification course and testing to become a Red Cross Instructor teaching the
protect your back program to industry and private groups
Re-Certified in Impairment Ratings AMA 4th Edition,
Florida Chiropractic Association / National-Lincoln School of Post Graduate
Education, 1995
This program certifies a physician in the theory and accurate use of Guides To
The Evaluation Of Permanent Impairment
Certified State of Florida Worker's Compensation Physician, 1995
This is the certification course required by the State of Florida to be able to treat patients
within the Worker's Compensation Program
Re-Certified in Impairment Ratings, AMA 4th Edition, Medical Legal
Consultants Association, 1996
This program certifies a physician in the theory and accurate use of Guides To
The Evaluation Of Permanent Impairment. This program also taught the use of
the J Tech Computerized Range of motion system recommended and demonstrated
in the AMA Guide 4th Edition
Certified Ohio Worker's Compensation Physician, 1998
Orthopedic Residency, Post Graduate National College of Chiropractic,
Lombard, Illinois (Currently Performing) 2000 - 2004
This four year program prepares the physician to sit for the Diplomat
Board examination in Orthopedics
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TEACHING
STRETCHERCISE
Senior exercise program developed and provided by Dr. Parks
In cooperation with the City of Gulfport and the Senior Recreation Center
Volunteer-Specialty Teacher, Pinellas County School System
Volunteer Physician, Salvation Army Summer Camp Physicals
Stress Management Seminar
Public service stress management course provided to
corporations and private interest groups
United Way Chiropractic Chairperson, 1992
Volunteer Physician, Gibbs High School Little League
Football and Cheer Leading