The Doctor
Dr. Ronald K. Gilbert, D.C., C.C.S.P.
Chiropractic Physician
EXPERIENCE, APPOINTMENTS
- Owner: Gilbert Chiropractic Clinic, Bradenton, Florida, 2008-Present
- Owner: Gilbert Chiropractic Clinic, Clearwater, Florida, 1996-2008
- Owner: Gilbert Chiropractic Clinic, Richmond, Virginia, 1986-1996
- Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician January 1988 - Present
- State College of Florida Adjunct Professor of Human Anatomy, August 2013 - Present
- Chiropractor of choice for a multitude of International Celebrities and Professional Athletes 1988 - Present
- Chiropractor of choice for Elite High School Sports, including the Manatee High School 2012 - Present
- Chambers Medical Group, Bradenton, Florida, December 2005-March 2008
- Complete Care Medical Center, Tampa, Florida, May 2007-March 2008
- Chiropractor for the Richmond Ballet, 1990-1996
- Advisory Positions: Virginia State Supreme Court; Four Major Insurance Companies
- Invited by Internationally Renowned Orthopedic and Neurosurgeons to Observe Numerous Brain, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgeries
- Chiropractor for Numerous International Celebrities including Professional Athletes
- Chiropractor of Choice for Elite High School Sports, Including The Manatee High School
- Team Chiropractor for the Tampa Bay Force Professional Women's Football Team
- On-Site Ergonomic Work Station Evaluation: Circuit City, Ethyl Corporation, and Others
- Designed and Supervised thousands of Nutritional, Rehabilitative and Exercise Programs
- Administered and Monitored Over 500 Body Detoxification Programs
- 33 Years Clinical Experience-Treated Over 70,000 Patients
- Independent Medical Examiner for Numerous Insurance Companies 2008-Present
EDUCATION, DESIGNATIONS
- Board-Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, January 15, 1988
- Manipulation Under Aneshesia Certified Physician, 2008
- Licensed California Board of Chiropractic Examiners--May 7, 2014
- St. Luke School of Medicine--Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.M.D.) December 5, 2002
- St Luke School of Medicine--Doctor of Homeopatic Medicine, December 5, 2002
- Indian Board of Alternative Medicines--Doctor of Medicine (Medicina Alternativa) December 5, 2002
- Open International University for Complementary Medicines--Doctor of Medicine (Medicina Alternativa) December 5, 2002
- Naturopathic Physicians Licensing and Examination Board--Diplomate in the Practice of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) December 5, 2002
- *Licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor State of Idaho (N.M.D.)--Not Licensed for Naturopathic Medicine in Florida. (Since 1959, State of Florida has not licensed any Naturopathic Physicians)*
- St. Luke School of Medicine--Clinical Proficient in Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) December 5, 2002
- The Naturopathic Commission on Certification of Naturopathic Physicians--Diplomate in the Practice of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.)
- Diplomate in the Practice of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.): December 5, 2002
- Southern Graduate Institute of Natural Medical Science and St. Luke School of Medicine--Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.M.D.) December 5, 2002
- National University of Health Sciences - Internal Medicine Post Graduate - 100 hours: 2002
- Logan College of Chiropractic: 300 hours of Orthopedics, 1989-1992.
- Parker College of Chiropractic-Sports Medicine (C.C.S.P.) 1988
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners--Diplomate, 1985
- Northwestern College of Chiropractic--Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) April 2, 1986
- Virginia Commonwealth University Bachelor's in Human Structure; Athletic Ability/Sports Medicine, 1984
- Licensed Virginia Board of Medicine, July 23, 1986
- Member of American Academy of Anti-Aging, December 2013
- Member of American Professional Wound Care Association, Febuary 2015
INVITATIONAL LECTURES
- LifePath Productions: Episode Chiropractic or Back Surgery: The Choice, July 2011
- LifePath Productions: Episode Side Effects: January, 2011
- Health & Wellness Seminars: GMO's & Environmental Toxins
- Manatee Convention Center Guest Lecturer
- Richmond Trial Lawyers Association: Chiropractors as Expert Witnesses
- Virginia Stenographers Association, State Convention: Chiropractic--Modern Concepts
- Virginia State Board of Medicine: Chiropractic and X-Ray Training
- Central Virginia Association of Rehabilitative Nurses: Chiropractic Diagnostics
- Richmond Academy of Massage: Understanding Human Biomechanics (Commencement Speaker)
- Central Virginia Insurance Claims Adjusters Association: Chiropractic Medicine
- International Association of Special Investigators: Insurance Fraud
- Northwestern College of Chiropractic: The Biomechanics of Tennis Injuries
- Central Virginia Chiropractic Society: Chiropractic and Hospital Privilege Protocol
- Female Adjusters of Richmond: Chiropractic and the Insurance Industry
- Colonial Insurance Company: Clinical Presentation--Case Management
- Virginia Mutual Insurance Company: Chiropractic Case Management--Peer Review
PUBLICATIONS
-
American Chiropractor: A 21st Century Breakthrough in Ginseng Science: Enzyme Formulation: October 23, 2012
- Side Effects: THe Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel: 2008
- The Communication Line: Tobacco Facts: Parts l, ll
- The Communication Line: Caffeine Facts: Parts l, ll
- New Times Naturally!: Perchance to Dream
- Radiographic (X-Ray) Positioning Manual 1985
- Osgood Schlatter's Disease: Residual Ossicles, Case Presentation 1987: Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, Yochum/Rowe
- Improving Performance Through Nutrition--The Latest Racquet
- Seven Steps to Preventing Tennis Injuries--The Latest Racquet
- How are you Training Your Body? -- The Latest Racquet
- Tennis Elbow: The Holistic Approach--Northwest Professional Tennis Association, 1986
HONORS, AWARDS, CERTIFICATES
- U.S. Patent Methods & System of Treating Wounds, 2018
- American Professional Wound Care Association, Associate - May 1, 2014
- Member American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, December 2013
- 2005 President, America's Foundation for Chess: Tampa Bay Chapter
- 2000 President's Award, Pinellas County Chiropractic Society (PCCS)
- Clean Business Award, Henrico County
- Medical Advisory Committee, YMCA
- Certified for Rating: AMA Guides to Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition
- Past Advisor to Virginia State Supreme Court for Chiropractic Malpractice
- President's Award, Virginia Chiropractic Association, 1990-1991
- Distinguished Service Award: Central Virginia Chiropractic Society, 1989-1991
- Clinical Practice (Northwestern College of Chiropractic) 1986
- Accupuncture (Northwestern College of Chiropractic) 1986
- USPTA-Rated Tennis Professional: 1983
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - PAST AND PRESENT
- Member: Florida Chiropractic Physician Association
- Member: American Chiropractic Association
- Member: American Professional Wound Care Association
- Member: Florida Association of Naturopatic Medicine, December 2002
- Member: American Alternative Medical Association, December 23, 2002
- Member: Board of Directors: Pinellas County Chiropractic Society
- Editor: "The Audible Release"--Pinellas County Chiropractic Society
- Chairman, Education Committee: Pinellas County Chiropractic Society
- President; Treasurer; Chairman, P.R.--Membership: Central Virginia Chiropractic Society
- President Elect--Regional Director: Chm Public Relations: Virginia Chiropractic Association