KevinLWallaceMDFACMT

Emergency Medicine • Phoenix, AZ

Medical Toxicology

Director of Medical Toxicology at Veritox, Inc.

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Office
925 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone+1 602-239-2371

Fax+1 602-239-4138

Summary

Dr. Wallace received medical degree from University of Virginia (UVa) in 1983, and completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Emory University in 1987 and fellowship training in Medical Toxicology at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ) in 1997. He was board-certified in Medical Toxicology, Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology, and previously forensically licensed in Maine.

He previously held attending physician and academic faculty positions at the UVa Division of Medical Toxicology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (BGSMC) Department of Medical Toxicology. In addition, he was Associate Director at the Dartmouth Center for Environmental Health Sciences, Director of Occupational and Environmental Toxicology Services at BGSMC, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at University of New England College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Wallace was a part-time employee and Director of Medical Toxicology at Veritox, Inc., where he has provided professional service as a forensic consultant and expert witness. Based on his knowledge, training, and personal experience in health science-related settings, Dr. Wallace provided services in local, statewide, national, and global regions that related to forensic and preventive medical evaluation and support.

Education & Training

University of New EnglandGraduate Studies, Environmental Health Science, 2011
University of Southern MaineGraduate Studies, Health Care Management; Epidemiological Research, 2007 - 2008
Arizona State UniversityGraduate Studies, Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, 1999
University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixFellowship, Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine), 1995 - 1997
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Emergency Medicine, 1985 - 1987
Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1984
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1983
Amherst CollegeBA, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

ME State Medical License 1988 - 2016
VA State Medical License 1984 - 2016
AZ State Medical License 1995 - 2010
NH State Medical License 2002 - 2008
GA State Medical License 1985 - 1988

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Highly Commended British Medical Association Book Competition, 2005
Fellow American College of Medical Toxicology, 2002
Micromedex Best Scientific Abstract North American Congress of Clinical, 2000
Fellow American College of Emergency Physicians, 1999
Chief Resident in Emergency Medicine Emory University, 1987
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

15 citations
Acute Propylene Glycol Ingestion
Daniel E. Brooks, Kevin L. Wallace
Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology. 2002-07-23
73 citations
Antibiotic-induced convulsions.
Kevin L. Wallace
Critical Care Clinics. 1997-10-01
27 citations
Diagnostic use of physicians' detection of urine fluorescence in a simulated ingestion of sodium fluorescein-containing antifreeze.
Kevin L. Wallace, Jeffrey R. Suchard, Steven C. Curry, Christine G. Reagan
Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2001-07-01

Journal Articles

Fear not the IME
Murphy CM. (Leikin J, Brent J, Wallace K, Beuhler M, Raymond L), J Med Toxicol, 1/1/2012
American College of Medical Toxicology Position Statement on Post-Chelator Challenge Urinary Metal Testing
Charlton N, Wallace KL, J Med Toxicol, 1/1/2010
Falsely elevated salicylate levels
Charlton NP, Lawrence DT, Wallace KL, J Med Toxicol, 1/1/2008
Challenges in detection and confirmation of modafinil use
Gresham C, Wallace KL, Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2008
Early MRI findings do not appear predictive of outcome in severe ethylene glycol-induced brain injury
Riley BD, Quan D, Wallace KL, Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2007
Rapid clinical improvement after carnitine administration in valproate-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy (VHE)
Cannon R, Wallace K, Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2007
Bee swarmings in children
LoVecchio F, Cannon RD, Algier J, Ruha A, Curry SC, Wallace KL, Graeme KA, Am J Emerg Med, 1/1/2007
Myokymia following snake envenomation in Arizona
LoVecchio F, Pizon AF, Wallace KL, Kunkel DB, Wilderness Environ Med, 1/1/2005
Acute renal failure, neuropathy, and myopathy after ingestion of dipropylene glycol-containing Fantasiaa fog solution
LoVecchio F, Watts D, Curry SC, Wallace KL, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2003
Benign outcome with toxic serum iron levels following IV iron dextran overdose in three patients
Beuhler MC, Wallace KL, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2003
Validation of a metformin poison center Protocol: a 48-month experience in toddlers
LoVecchio F, Klemens J, Curry SC, Wallace KL, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2003
Post-collection rise in methemoglobin level in frozen blood specimens
Wallace KL, Curry SC, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2002
Initial postmarketing experience with Crotalidae polyvalent immune Fab for treatment of rattlesnake envenomation
Ruha AM, Curry SC, Beuhler M, Katz K, Brooks DB, Graeme KA, Wallace KL, et al., Ann Emerg Med, 1/1/2002
Acute propylene glycol ingestion
Brooks DE, Wallace KL, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2002
Toxicology of naturally occurring toxins
Oehme FW, Coppock RW, Wallace KL, Peterson ME, et al., Toxicol Sci, 1/1/2002
Misleading liver needle biopsy in transplant evaluation for acetaminophen-induced fulminant liver failure
Brooks D, Wallace KL, Wax P, Watts D, Holubek W, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2002
Initial Postmarketing Experience with Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab for Treatment of Rattlesnake
Ruha AM, Curry SC, Beuhler M, Katz K, Brooks DB, Graeme KA, Wallace KL, et al., Ann Emerg Med, 1/1/2002
Dilute diquat death
Ruha A, Wallace KL, Tanen DA, Patel P, Am J Emerg Med, 1/1/2001
Dilute Diquat DeathDilute Diquat Death
Ruha A, Wallace KL, Tanen DA, Patel P, Am J Emerg Med, 1/1/2001
Intravenous pyridoxine-induced metabolic acidosis
LoVecchio FL, Curry SC, Graeme KA, Wallace KL, Suchard J, Ann Emerg Med, 1/1/2001
Diagnostic Use of Physicians' Detection of Urine Fluorescence in a Simulated Ingestion of Sodium Fluorescein-Containing Antifreeze
Wallace KL, Suchard J, Curry SC, Reagan C, Ann Emerg Med, 1/1/2001
CroFab for treatment of rattlesnake envenomation
Ruha AM, Beuhler M, Brooks D, Wallace KL et al., J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2001
Diagnostic Use of Physicians' Detection of Urine Fluorescence in a Simulated Ingestion of Sodium Fluorescein-Containing Antifreeze
Wallace KL, Suchard J, Curry SC, Reagan C, Acad Emerg Med, 1/1/2001
Post-collection rise in methemoglobin level in frozen blood
Wallace KL, Curry SC, Brooks D, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2000
Demonstration of clobenzorex exposure as an explanation for GC/MS-confirmed positive urine tests specific for amphetamine
Wallace KL, Gerkin R, Gatewood P, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2000
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Books/Book Chapters

Clinical Practice of Biological Monitoring
Chapter: Pentachlorophenol
Page 166 - 169Wallace KLEditors: Hoffman HE, Palmer RB, Phillips S.OEM Press, Beverly Farms, MA2012
The Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals.
Chapter: Platinum.
Page 56 - 58National Center for environmental Health, DHHS, Washington, DC2005
Critical Care Toxicology - Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient
Chapter: Flumazenil
Page 1493 - 1497Munday S, Wallace KLEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology - Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient
Chapter: Anti-Parkinson's Medications
Page 583 - 595Katz KD, Wallace KLEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology - Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient
Chapter: Anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotics
Page 533 - 546Wallace KL, Brooks DEEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology - Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient
Chapter: Imidazoline, Guanidine, and Oxazoline Antihypertensives and Decongestants
Page 441 - 447Tomassoni AJ, Wallace KLEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology - Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient
Chapter: Geriatric Poisoning
Page 141 - 147Wallace KL, Morkunas AEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology - Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient
Editors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
The Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals.
Chapter: Thallium.
Page 59 - 61National Center for environmental Health, DHHS, Washington, DC2005
Critical Care Toxicology – Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient.
Chapter: Flumazenil.
Page 1493 - 1497Munday S, Wallace KLEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology – Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient.
Chapter: Anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Page 583 - 595Katz KD, Wallace KLEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology – Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient.
Chapter: Anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotics.
Page 533 - 546Wallace KL, Brooks DEEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology – Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient.
Chapter: Imidazoline, guanidine, and oxazoline antihypertensives and decongestants.
Page 44 - 447Tomassoni AJ, Wallace KLEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology – Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient.
Chapter: Toxin-induced seizures.
Page 225 - 239Wallace KLEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology – Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient
Chapter: Geriatric poisoning.
Page 141 - 147Wallace KL, Morkunas AEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Critical Care Toxicology – Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient.
Editors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, PA2005
Clinical Environmental Health and Toxic Exposures
Chapter: Carbon Disulfide
Page 1206 - 1211Wallace KL, Kunkel DBEditors: Sullivan JB, Krieger GR.Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,2001
Toxicology Secrets
Chapter: Carbon Monoxide
Page 215 - 220Wallace KLEditors: Ling LJ, Clark RF, Erickson, TB, Trestrail, JH.Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia, PA2001
Toxicology Secrets
Chapter: Carbon Monoxide.
Page 215 - 220Wallace KLEditors: Ling LJ, Clark RF, Erickson, TB, Trestrail, JH.Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia, PA2001
Clinical Environmental Health and Toxic Exposures
Chapter: Carbon disulfide.
Page 1206 - 1211Wallace KL, Kunkel DBEditors: Sullivan JB, Krieger GR.Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,2001
Critical Care Toxicology
Chapter: Geriatric Poisoning
Page 141 - 147Wallace KL, Morkunas AEditors: Brent J, Wallace KL, Burkhart KK, Phillips SD, Donovan JW.Elsevier Mosby, PhiladelphiaEdition 1st,
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Abstracts/Posters

Controlled substance prescribing trends and physician and pharmacy utilization patterns: epidemiological analysis of the Maine Prescription Monitoring Program, 2006-2010.
Balk J, Holt C, Wallace K, Tu C, Lacroix M, McCall K, North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 11/1/2011
Challenges in detection and confirmation of modafinil use.
Gresham C,Wallace KL, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Toronto, ON, 9/1/2008
Early MRI findings do not appear predictive of outcome in severe ethylene glycol-induced brain injury.
Riley BD, Quan D, Wallace KL, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, New Orleans, LA, 10/1/2007
Early MRI Findings Do Not Appear Predictive of Outcome in Severe Ethylene Glycol-induced Brain Injury
Riley BD, Quan D, Wallace KL, Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2007
Rapid Clinical Improvement after Carnitine Administration in Valproate-induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy (VHE)
Cannon R, Wallace K, Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2007
Myokymia following Snake Envenomation in Arizona
LoVecchio F, Pizon AF, Wallace KL, Kunkel DB, Wilderness Environ Med, 1/1/2005
Acute renal failure, neuropathy, and Myopathy after ingestion of dipropylene glycol-containing Fantasiaa fog solution.
LoVecchio F, Watts D, Curry SC, Wallace KL, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, IL, 9/1/2003
Benign outcome with toxic serum iron levels following IV iron Dextran overdose in three patients.
Beuhler MC, Wallace KL, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, IL, 9/1/2003
Validation of a metformin poison center Protocol: a 48-month experience in toddlers.
LoVecchio F, Klemens J, Curry SC, Wallace KL, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, IL, 9/1/2003
Benign Outcome With Toxic Serum Iron Levels Following IV Iron Dextran Overdose In Three Patients
Beuhler MC, Wallace KL, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2003
Validation of a Metformin Poison Center Protocol: A 48-month Experience in Toddlers
LoVecchio F, Klemens J, Curry SC, Wallace KL, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2003
Acute Renal Failure, Neuropathy, and Myopathy After Ingestion of Dipropylene Glycol-containing Fantasiaa Fog Solution
LoVecchio F, Watts D, Curry SC, Wallace KL, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2003
Health Effects of Indoor Mold Exposure.
Payson Regional Medical Center, Payson, AZ, 10/1/2002
Misleading liver needle biopsy in transplant evaluation for acetaminophen-induced fulminant liver failure.
Brooks D, Wallace KL, Wax P, Watts D, Holubek W, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Palm Springs, CA, 9/1/2002
Toxicology of Naturally Occurring Toxins
Oehme FW, Coppock RW, Wallace KL, Peterson ME, et al., Toxicol Sci, 1/1/2002
Misleading Liver Needle Biopsy in Transplant Evaluation for Acetaminophen-induced Fulminant Liver Failure
Brooks D, Wallace KL, Wax P, Watts D, Holubek W, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2002
CroFab for treatment of rattlesnake envenomation.
Ruha AM, Beuhler M, Brooks D, Wallace KL et al., North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Montreal, Quebec, 10/1/2001
Acute propylene glycol ingestion.
Brooks DE, Wallace KL, Katz K, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Montreal, Quebec, 10/1/2001
CroFab for Treatment of Rattlesnake Envenomation
Ruha AM, Beuhler M, Brooks D, Wallace KL et al, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2001
Acute Propylene Glycol Ingestion
Brooks DE, Wallace KL, Katz K, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2001
Post-collection rise in methemoglobin level in frozen blood.
Wallace KL, Curry SC, Brooks D, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Tucson, AZ, 9/1/2000
Demonstration of clobenzorex exposure as an explanation for GC/MS-confirmed positive urine tests specific for amphetamine.
Wallace KL, Gerkin R, Gatewood P, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Tucson, AZ, 9/1/2000
Post-collection Rise in Methemoglobin Level in Frozen Blood
Wallace KL, Curry SC, Brooks D, J Toxicol ClinToxicol, 1/1/2000
Demonstration of Clobenzorex Exposure as an Explanation For GC/MS-confirmed Positive Urine Tests Specific for Amphetamine
Wallace KL, Gerkin R, Gatewood P, J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, 1/1/2000
Accuracy and reliability of urine fluorescence by Wood's lamp examination for antifreeze ingestion.
Wallace KL, Suchard J, Curry SC, Reagan C, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, La Jolla, CA, 10/1/1999
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Lectures

Perilous Polypharmacy - Partnering in Medication Safety.
St. George's Episcopal Church, Sanford, ME - 10/1/2012
Perilous Polypharmacy – Partnering in Medication Safety.
Sunday River Resort, Bethel, ME - 1/1/2012
Controlled Substance Prescribing Trends And Physician and Pharmacy Utilization Patterns: Epidemiological Analysis of the Maine Prescription Monitoring Program, 2006-2010
Banff, Alberta, Canada - 1/1/2011
Perilous Polypharmacy- Partnering in Medication Safety.
Portland, ME - 10/1/2010
Polypharmacy.
University of SouthernMaine, Portland, ME - 8/1/2010
OccTox Exposure Claims
Phoenix, AZ - 11/1/2009
Partnering in Medication Safety.
Family Involvement Center, Phoenix, AZ - 11/1/2009
Perilous Polypharmacy II.
University of New England College of Pharmacy, Portland, ME - 11/1/2009
Partnering in Medication Safety. Presentation to the Elderly.
Cape Elizabeth, ME - 9/1/2009
Perilous Polypharmacy.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA - 6/1/2009
Nanotoxicology Symposium.
University of Virginia Division of Medical Toxicology, Charlottesville, VA - 5/1/2009
Toxicological Detection of Substance Abuse in the Emergency Care Setting.
Universidad de Ciencias Medicas, San Jose, Costa Rica - 3/1/2009
Medical Toxicology in the Workplace.
University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA - 1/1/2009
Perilous Polypharmacy
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA - 1/1/2009
Partnering in Medication Safety
Cape Elizabeth, ME, 2009; Sarasota, FL, 2009 - 1/1/2009
Medical Toxicology in the Workplace
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Virginia Health System. Charlottesvi - 1/1/2009
Toxicological Detection of Substance Abuse in the Emergency Care Setting
Universidad de Ciencias Medicas, San Jose, Costa Rica - 1/1/2009
Coordinator/Speaker ("Clinical Perspective")
University of Virginia Division of Medical Toxicology. Charlottesville, VA - 1/1/2009
Perilous Polypharmacy II
University of New England College of Pharmacy. Portland, ME - 1/1/2009
Challenges in Detection and Confirmation of Modafinil Use.
Toronto, ON - 1/1/2008
Salicylate Poisoning.
Portland, ME - 8/1/2007
Post-Incident Medical Surveillance.
Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA - 8/1/2007
Environmental Risk Factors for Cancer.
Augusta, ME - 5/1/2007
Forensic Alcohol Test Interpretation.
Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA - 4/1/2007
Approach to Workplace Toxic Exposure Claim.
Phoenix, AZ - 2/1/2007
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Other

Health effects of indoor exposure to mold and mold toxins.
Wallace KL, Blue Ridge Poison Center Tox Talks
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/medtox/education/toxtalks/May09-Mold.pdf
5/1/2009
Recognizing and reducing risks of narcotic analgesic harm.
Wallace KL, Blue Ridge Poison Center Tox Talks
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/medtox/education/toxtalks/Nov08NarcoticAnalgesics.pdf
11/1/2008
Platinum
The Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals. National Center for Environm
1/1/2005
Thallium
The Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals. National Center for Environm
1/1/2005
Principles of Risk Assessment. (AudioVideo Presentation)
Wallace KL, New England Consortium of Poison Control Centers: Addressing Concerns Regarding Low-Intensity Enviro
6/1/2004
Introduction to Toxic Risk Assessment. (AudioVideo Presentation)
Wallace KL, New England Consortium of Poison Control Centers: Addressing Concerns Regarding Low-Intensity Enviro
3/1/2004
Introduction to Toxic Risk Assessment
Wallace KL, New England Consortium of Poison Control Centers: Addressing Concerns Regarding Low-Intensity Enviro
1/1/2004
Principles of Risk Assessment
Wallace KL, New England Consortium of Poison Control Centers: Addressing Concerns Regarding Low-Intensity Enviro
1/1/2004
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Professional Memberships

American College of Medical Toxicology
Fellow