Dr Robert Lynch: Curriculum Vitae
NAME: Robert P. Lynch, Jr., D.C.
ADDRESS: 1200 Broadway
South Portland, Maine 04106
Phone: (207)799-2263
Fax: (207) 799-7112
Email: drlynch@drlynch.com
Website: www.drlynch.com
PLACE OF BIRTH: Lyons, New York
FAMILY:
Children:
Erin Elaine
Patrick Waterhouse
EDUCATION:
- Logan College of Chiropractic, St. Louis, Missouri, Doctor of Chiropractic, 1973- 1976
- Joseph’s College, North Windham, Maine, 1971-1973
- Scarborough High School, Scarborough, Maine 1971
POST GRADUATE:
- On-going Continuing Education Courses in Health Care Sciences
- Certified Masters Whiplash Program, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1994
- Re-Certified Permanent Impairment Evaluation, National College of Chiropractic, 1987
- Certified Permanent Impairment Evaluation, National College of Chiropractic, 1983
- Certified Physical Therapy, Logan College of Chiropractic, 1976
EXAMINATION:
- Diplomat National Board of Chiropractic Examination
- South Dakota Basic Science Medical Board
- Maine Chiropractic Board of Examiners
- Mississippi Chiropractic Board of Examiners
STATE LICENSE:
- Maine, 1976-Present
- Mississippi, 1976-1982
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Private Practice of Chiropractic, South Portland, Maine, 1976-Present
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- American Chiropractic Association
- Maine Chiropractic Association
- Fellow International College of Chiropractic
- Logan College of Chiropractic Alumni Association
- Foundation of Chiropractic Education and Research, 1976-2010
- National Headache Foundation
OFFICES:
- Maine Chiropractic Association, Chairman, Continuing Education Committee, 2002-Present
- American Chiropractic Association Board of Governors, District IV, 1993-2000
- American Chiropractic Association Delegate, 1980-1993
- American Chiropractic Association, Liaison to Physical Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Council, 1995
- American Chiropractic Association, Liaison to Occupational Health Council, 1994-1996
- Maine Chiropractic Association, President, 1984-1987
- Maine Chiropractic Association, Vice President, 1983-1984
- Maine Chiropractic Association, Peer Review Committee, 1981-1984
- Maine Chiropractic Association, Board of Directors, 2004-2011
AWARDS:
- Southern Maine Community College, President’s Award, 2011
- Southern Maine Community College, Special Services Award, 2004
- Moshe Myerowitz award 1999
- Maine Chiropractic Association , President Award, 1992 and 1997
- New England Chiropractic Council, Special Service Award, 1982
- Maine Chiropractic Association, Dr. Robert P. Lynch, Sr. Award, 1982
- Maine Chiropractic Association, Chiropractor of the Year, 1986
- American Chiropractic Association, Distinguished Service Award, 1989
APPOINTMENTS:
- Maine Chiropractic Licensing Board of Examiners, August 2013-Present
- Maine Workers’ Compensation Board, Independent Medical Examiner, 2003-Present
- Maine Legislature Appointee-Mandated Benefits Advisory Commission, 1989-1992
- Maine Medical Assessment Foundation-Chiropractic Consultant, 1995-2001
- University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic, Advisory Council, 1993-1996
INDUSTRIAL AND ERGONOMIC CONSULTANT:
- National Semiconductor, South Portland, Maine, 2009-2011
- Saco Defense, Saco, Maine, 1990-1994
- AVX, Biddeford, Maine, 1992-1996
- Olean Advance Products, Olean, New York, 1993-1995
- Hannaford Brothers, South Portland, Maine 2004
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
- Medical Network, Credentialing Committee, 1991- Present
- The Physician Network, Inc. Consultant
- Anthem Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Member Relation Committee, 2000-2006
- Consultant, Cornerstone Medical Services
- Independent Physical Exam Referrals, Inc.
- Consultant to EcuCare, Development of Chiropractic Treatment Protocols, 1994-1996
- Chiropractic Credentialing, Healthsource of Maine, 1993-1997
- Chairman, Quality Assurance Committee, Healthsource of Maine, 1994-1997
- Developed Maine Mall Milers and Stepping Health Program, An Indoor Walking Program, 1989 and 1994 for the Maine Mall, South Portland, Maine
- Representative to Physician Advisory Commission-Medicare Blue Cross/Blue Shield Massachusetts, 1991-1993
- Consultant to Governors Task Force on Worker’s Compensation, 1991
- Acadia Insurance Company, Independent Medical Claims Review
- Consultant, New England IME
- Company Physician to Weyerhaeuser, 1987-1989
- Unum, Consultant 1993-1995
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
- Lisa Radio Hour, Chiropractic Health Care, February 07, 2012
- Spine Symposium, Maine Medical Partners: Neurosurgery and Spine Associates, November 19, 2009
“Anatomic and Neurophysiologic Principles of Manual Medicine Science and Clinical Implication”
- Physical Demands of Chiropractic, “Unum: May 18, 1999”
- Promoting Yourself to Employees,
“American Chiropractic Association, January 14, 1999”
- Chiropractic Protocols
“Maine Employer Mutual Insurance Company, November 17, 1993”
PUBLICATION:
- Portland Press Herald, Biweekly “Staying in the Game” March, 2010-October, 2011
- Portland Press Herald, “Take Team Approach to Preventing Costly Injury,” February 18, 2005
- NCMIC Examiner, “Reaching Out to a Patient on the Edge,” Fall 2004
- Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, “103 Year old Credits Chiropractor for His Long and Healthy Life,” June, 1994
- Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, “Industrial Athletes,” November 1995
- Maine Working Place, “Saco Defense: A Team Approach,” Winter, 1994
- Maine Sunday Telegram, “Illegal Steroid Use: Not Worth the Risk,” May 6, 1990
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION:
- Southern Maine Wellness Foundation Member 2008-2011
- Medical Network Executive Committee Member 2006-Present
- Medical Network, Board of Directors, 1997-Present
- Maine Vocational Technical College, Resource Committee Member, 1992-1994
- Maine Chamber and Business Alliance, Board of Directors, 1993-1997
- South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, President, 1992-1993
- Chairman, Governmental Affairs Committee, Greater Portland Chambers of Commerce, 1989-1992
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
- Dance Away Cancer: Cha Cha Cha, with Johanna Welch, February 2012
- Dance for the Community: Cha Cha Cha, with Johanna Welch, May 2011
- Southern Maine Community College Board Member, President 2007-2010
- Southern Maine Community College Foundation, Board Member 2002-2010