CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ORTHOPEDICS

Biography:

Dr. Nelson Hendler graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1966, where he was also a varsity lacrosse player. He earned his MD and an MS in neurophysiology from the University of Maryland and completed his residency in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hendler served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for 31 years and was the clinical director of the Mensana Clinic.

Throughout his career, Dr. Hendler has been invited to lecture at over 50 medical schools and hospitals across the United States, including prestigious institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Cornell University, University of Chicago, and University of Maryland, among others. He has also presented lectures internationally in countries such as Canada, Norway, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Argentina, India, Japan, and the Philippines.

Dr. Hendler is a prolific author, having published 4 books, 34 medical textbook chapters, and 65 articles. He has held leadership roles including past president of the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association of America and the American Academy of Pain Management. His contributions to the field have been recognized with honors and awards, including the William C. Menninger Award from The Central Neuropsychiatric Association in 1974.

He maintains active membership in several scientific societies, including the Society of Sigma Xi - National Honors Science Society. Dr. Hendler is certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America, and the American Academy of Pain Management.

Research Interests:

He has focused his efforts on research and development of Internet-based diagnostic tests in chronic pain patient, “lumbar or cervical sprain” cases, fibromyalgia, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome cases and Treatment Algorithm. His current website, www.MarylandClinicalDiagnostics.com , is available for orthopaedic and neurosurgeons.