Walter Calvin Damper
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
To obtain an attending position providing the highest quality of care for chronic pain, post-surgical and non-surgical patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Physiatrist
CompHealth
10.2022 - Current
- Providing locum tenens coverage at Littleton Regional Hospital and Yavapai Regional Hospital as an interventional pain management provider
- Utilize interventional physiatry, pain management, and detail physical therapy prescription
- Treatments incorporated included interventional spinal, musculoskeletal and neural procedures guided by fluoroscopy and ultrasound imaging
Interventional Physiatrist
Stewart Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
02.2016 - 05.2022
- Specialized in holistic, regenerative, and nonsurgical treatments to alleviate back, joint, nerve, and muscle pain
- Utilized interventional physiatry, osteopathy, detail therapy management and sports medicine to effectively treat and heal patients
- Treatments incorporated included interventional spinal, musculoskeletal, orthobiologics, and regenerative procedures guided by fluoroscopy and ultrasound imaging
- Patient population ranges from current and retired NBA, NFL and MLB athletes, as well as patients with acute and chronic pain syndromes, surgery avoidance, and patients suffering from post-surgical pain
Interventional Physiatrist
Tucson Orthopedic Institute
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients with an array of orthopedic, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders with technologies such as fluoroscopy and ultrasound imaging, radiofrequency, and electro diagnostic studies
- Specialized in treating acute and chronic pain, post-surgical pain, myofascial pain, and disorder of movement
Sales Assistant
Arizona Health Food Center
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Assisted customers with promoting a healthy lifestyle and provide information about herbal supplements and alternative medical therapies
Emergency Room Technician
Banner Thunderbird Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Monitored the patient wellbeing, performing BLS, first assistant to physician for procedures, splinting of injuries, and transportation of patients
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
AT Still University of Health Sciences
Kirksville, MO05.2010
BS - Biology
Cumberland College
Williamsburg, KY05.2001
AA - General Studies
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ07.1998
HS Diploma -
Buena High School
Sierra Vista, AZ05.1995
Certification
- Active Arizona State License, 2013
- Active Interstate Medical Compact License, 2022
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified
Internship and residency
- Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 07/01/09, 06/30/12, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency
- Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA, 07/01/08, 06/30/09, Transitional Internship
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- Performed over 30,000 ultrasound guided joint, muscle, bursa and nerve injections
- Performed over 18,000 fluoroscopy guided spinal and joint injections
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of PM&R (AAPM&R)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA)
Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award Winner 2018, 2014, Vitals.com
- On-Time Doctor Award 2018, 2016 Vitals.com
- Named Top 10 Doctor 2014, Vitals.com
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2018, Vitals.com
Fellowship training
- Non-Surgical Orthopedic P.C., Marietta, GA, 08/01/12, 08/01/13, Interventional Pain, Spine, and Musculoskeletal Fellowship
Timeline
Interventional Physiatrist
CompHealth
10.2022 - Current
Interventional Physiatrist
Stewart Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
02.2016 - 05.2022
Interventional Physiatrist
Tucson Orthopedic Institute
08.2013 - 10.2015
Sales Assistant
Arizona Health Food Center
06.2007 - 07.2008
Emergency Room Technician
Banner Thunderbird Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004
BS - Biology
Cumberland College
AA - General Studies
Phoenix College
HS Diploma -
Buena High School
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
AT Still University of Health Sciences
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