Credentials
The record behind the testimony.
Dr. Brzusek's qualifications span clinical practice, academic medicine, and forensic examination. A complete, downloadable curriculum vitae is available below.
Education
- B.S., Biology — Niagara University, 1966
- D.O. — Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1970
- M.Sc., Rehabilitation Medicine — University of Washington, 1976
- Management Program — UW Graduate School of Business, 1981
- Internship — Monmouth Medical Center, NJ, 1970–71
- Residency, Pediatrics — Monmouth Medical Center, 1971
- Residency, PM&R — University of Washington, 1973–76
Licensure & Certification
- Washington Medical License #OP00000727
- Board Certified — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1977
- American Board of Medical Specialties — PM&R
- Fellow, American Osteopathic College of PM&R
- Fellow, American Academy of Pain Medicine
Academic & Faculty
- Regional Dean — PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2016–present
- Clinical Assistant Professor — University of Washington, 1982–2013
- Adjunct Clinical Professor — PNWU-COM, 2008–present
- Assistant Professor of Orthopedics — Western University of Health Sciences, 1980–2012
Hospital Privileges
- Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Bellevue
- Consulting Staff — Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle (1999–2012)
- Co-Director, PM&R — Overlake Hospital, 1976–1990
- Director, PM&R — Valley Medical Center, 1976–1982
Professional affiliations
Membership & leadership.
Medical Societies
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- American Academy of Pain Medicine
- Washington State Medical Association
- Washington Osteopathic Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- King County Medical Society
- Northwest Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Leadership & Service
- President — WA Society of PM&R, 1999–2013
- President-Elect — WA Independent Medical Examiners, 2006–08
- Chairman, Governmental Affairs — WSMA, 1998–99
- Board of Trustees — King County Medical Society, 2010–13
- Board of Directors — Bellevue Police Foundation, 2008–present
- Physicians Advisory Group — Overlake Hospital, 2009–present
- Legislative Medical Aid — WA State Legislature, 1976–1995
Honors & recognition
A career marked by service.
Awards
- Good Shepherd Award — Apostolic Clergy Advisory Council, 2004
- Outstanding Alumnus Award — Niagara Catholic High School, 2012
- Donald K. Treseler Award — WOMA, 2003
- Civilian Award / Law Enforcement Merit — City of Bellevue, 2008
- Bandage Ball Honorary Co-Chair — Overlake Hospital, 2005
Selected Publications & Media
- "When to Consider Diagnostic Tests for Back Pain" — Pain Management Today, 2004
- Contributing author — Sports Medicine Injuries, 2008
- "Treating Knee Arthritis with Intra-Articular Hyaluronans" — Current Medical Research and Opinion, 2008
- SpineUniverse.com contributor
- KRKO 1330 / FOX Sports Radio — NSAID use in athletics, 2014
- 50+ invited lectures & continuing-education presentations