RODERICK DIZON
Richland,MI
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurology Clerkship Director
Homer Stryker Western Michigan School Of Medicine
09.2025 - Current
- Worked with the coordinator to schedule students doing their advanced clerkship in Kalamazoo across the Bronson and Beacon health systems.
- Reviewed the assessment forms that preceptors have submitted for each student and submit the summative clinical evaluation for each student doing their advanced clerkship in Kalamazoo within 4 weeks of the end of their rotation.
- Supported Bronson and Beacon clerkship faculty in their educational role.
- Advised students on clerkship content and find alternative clinical placements as needed.
Inpatient Neurologist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Performed inpatient neurology consultations in ICU, floor and emergency department settings at a 434 bed acute care hospital with a Comprehensive Stroke program
- Provided care via tele-neurology consultations for acute strokes in the ED and inpatient consultations for Bronson Battle Creek (a primary stroke center)
- Member of the AI enabled patient experience workgroup
- Contributed to improvements in overall patient care quality by participating in quality assurance initiatives and recommending procedural enhancements when necessary.
Clinical Associate Professor
Homer Stryker Western Michigan School Of Medicine
01.2011 - Current
- Oversight of the neurology inpatient team consisting of residents, students, and inpatient neurology advanced practice provider
- Implemented evidence-based teaching practices to optimize student outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Assessed student performance using diverse evaluation methods, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
Director of Neurology
Borgess Brain and Spine Institute
05.2017 - 05.2023
- Responsible for medical oversight of all neurology providers and stroke program
- Practice includes 6 neurologists and 1 physician assistant
- Successful re-designation by the joint commission as comprehensive stroke center
- Successful implementation of Ceribell rapid EEG in the ICU and emergency department settings
- Initiation and oversight of a TIA/ED follow-up clinic
- Numerous quality and awards in neurosciences and stroke care from American Heart/Stroke Association and Healthgrades
Locums Neurohospitalist
Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed inpatient neurology consultations in the ICU, floor and emergency department settings at a 644 bed acute care hospital with a Comprehensive Stroke program
- Oversight of acute-stroke calls, adjudicated administration of thrombolytic therapy and referral for mechanical thrombectomy
Locum Tenens Electromyographer
Berkshire Medical Center
06.2023 - 11.2023
- As a locum tenens EMG neurologist at Berkshire Medical Systems, I provided specialized diagnostic and consultative services in neuromuscular medicine. My responsibilities included:
• Performing EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS): Conducted comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for patients with neuromuscular disorders, including peripheral neuropathies, radiculopathies, myopathies, and motor neuron diseases.
• Interpreting and Reporting Findings: Delivered detailed interpretations of EMG/NCS results, correlating clinical findings with diagnostic outcomes to assist referring physicians in developing treatment plans.
Inpatient Neurologist
Borgess Brain and Spine Institute
05.2011 - 05.2023
- Performed inpatient neurology consultations in the ICU, floor and emergency department settings at a 353 bed acute care hospital with a Comprehensive Stroke program
- Oversight of acute-stroke calls, adjudicated administration of thrombolytic therapy and referral for mechanical thrombectomy
- Performed and interpreted EMGs, trigger point injections, and oversight of the stroke clinic advanced practice provider
Locums Neurohospitalist
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
05.2010 - 12.2010
- As an inpatient neurologist at the Blodgett and Butterworth campuses, I provided expert neurological care to hospitalized patients.
- My role involved comprehensive consultation services and acute management of neurological conditions across both facilities.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Locums Neurologist
Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately diagnosing neurological conditions and prescribing appropriate treatments.
Locums Neurologist
Marquette General Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2009
- Enhanced multidisciplinary collaboration through successful coordination with other specialists such as psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists on complex cases.
Neurologist and Electromyographer
San Francisco General Hospital
07.2007 - 09.2007
- Assisted in the development of clinical guidelines for various neurological conditions based on evidence-based practices to ensure consistent standards of care across the organization.
- Mentored junior physicians and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
Neurology Attending
University of California San Francisco
07.2007 - 09.2007
Clinical Instructor
University of California San Francisco
01.2006 - 01.2007
Clinical Instructor in Neurology
Tufts University School of Medicine
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Initiated feedback mechanism for students post-clinical rotations, gathering insights to continuously improve teaching strategies.
Education
Clinical Fellowship - Spine and Nerve
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA07.2007
Resident - Adult Neurology
Tufts-New England Medical Center
Boston, MA07.2006
Internship - Internal Medicine Residency Program
Michael Reese Hospital/University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2003
Post-graduate Internship -
Makati Medical Center
Makati, Philippines01-2000
Doctor of Medicine -
University of the East
04.1999
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Health Education
University of The Philippines
04.1995
Civil Engineering -
University of the Philippines
03.1993
Skills
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Electromyography proficiency
- Skilled in conducting nerve conduction assessments
- Thrombolytic therapy for stroke treatment
- Triggerpoint injections
Certification
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 09/01/11, 12/30/21, 01/01/23, 12/31/25, #56706
Publications
Fittro K., Dizon R., Understanding posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2018, 31, 7, 31-34
Timeline
Neurology Clerkship Director
Homer Stryker Western Michigan School Of Medicine
09.2025 - Current
Inpatient Neurologist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Locums Neurohospitalist
Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital
09.2023 - 11.2023
Locum Tenens Electromyographer
Berkshire Medical Center
06.2023 - 11.2023
Director of Neurology
Borgess Brain and Spine Institute
05.2017 - 05.2023
Inpatient Neurologist
Borgess Brain and Spine Institute
05.2011 - 05.2023
Clinical Associate Professor
Homer Stryker Western Michigan School Of Medicine
01.2011 - Current
Locums Neurohospitalist
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
05.2010 - 12.2010
Locums Neurologist
Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2009 - 08.2009
Locums Neurologist
Marquette General Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2009
Neurologist and Electromyographer
San Francisco General Hospital
07.2007 - 09.2007
Neurology Attending
University of California San Francisco
07.2007 - 09.2007
Clinical Instructor
University of California San Francisco
01.2006 - 01.2007
Clinical Instructor in Neurology
Tufts University School of Medicine
07.2003 - 07.2006
Resident - Adult Neurology
Tufts-New England Medical Center
Internship - Internal Medicine Residency Program
Michael Reese Hospital/University of Illinois at Chicago
Doctor of Medicine -
University of the East
Civil Engineering -
University of the Philippines
Clinical Fellowship - Spine and Nerve
University of California San Francisco
Post-graduate Internship -
Makati Medical Center
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Health Education
University of The Philippines