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Richard Van Buskirk, DO, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Sarasota, FL

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Physical Medicine/Rehab Sarasota, FL

Neuromuscular Medicine

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  • Office

    1217 S East Ave
    Ste 310
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Phone+1 941-924-1729
    Fax+1 941-927-9375

Education & Training

  • WVSOM
    WVSOMNone, Family Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • Ohio Valley Medical Center
    Ohio Valley Medical CenterResidency, Rotating Internship, 1988 - 1989
  • WVSOM
    WVSOMRotating Internship, 1987 - 1988
  • West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
    West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1987
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityPhD, Neuroscience, 1972 - 1976
  • Mercer University
    Mercer UniversityB.A., Philosophy, 1968
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityPh.D., Neuroscience And Psychology

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State License 1990 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State License 1987 - 1990
  • AOA Board of Family Physicians Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • AOA Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MediTouch HER, HealthFusion, Inc., 2012
  • George W. Northrup Medical Writing Award 1991

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Muscle Impulse, A Muscle Energy Variant  
    Van Buskirk, R.L., American Academy of Osteopathy Journal, 1/1/2008
  • The Still Technique Manual, Applications of a Rediscovered Technique of Andrew Taylor Still  
    Van Buskirk, R.L., American Academy of Osteopathy, 1/1/1999
  • A manipulative technique of Andrew Taylor Still as reported in Hazzard  
    Van Buskirk, R.L., Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 1/1/1996
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • The Physiology of Somatic Dysfunction 
    Ottowa, Canada - 1/1/2003
  • Physiology of Somatic Dysfunction 
    Kirksville, MO - 1/1/2003
  • Health and disease according to Andrew Taylor Still 
    Montreal, Canada - 1/1/2000
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