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Michael Rozak, M.D.

- Board-Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Board-Certified in Pain Medicine Fellowship-trained in Pain Medicine
- Specialized in Interventional Pain Management and Orthobiologics

Specialties

- Non-surgical Spine Care, Sports Medicine, Pain Management


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EDUCATION & MEDICAL TRAINING

ACGME Pain Medicine Fellowship August 2020 — July 2021
Anesthesia Department, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency July 2017—June 2020
Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Internal Medicine Internship July 2016 — June 2017
MedStar Harbor Hospital Center, Baltimore, MD

Medical Degree August 2012 — May 2016
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMDSOM), Baltimore, MD

Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice August 2005 - June 2010

Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Biology, Neurophysiology focus August 2005 - June 2010
University of Maryland, College Park, MD

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATES

Career

NV State Medical License – Full • Current through April 2026

GA State Medical License – Full • Inactive since March 2021

Diplomate American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • Current through 2033

Diplomate Pain Medicine • Current through 2033

ACLS / BLS • Current through 2025

EMPLOYMENT

September 2024 - Current

INTERVENTIONAL PAIN PHYSICIAN
Southwest Florida Pain Center
Port Charlotte / Venice, FL

Information Coming Soon...
August 2021 - September 2024

INTERVENTIONAL PAIN PHYSICIAN
SWIFT Institute (formerly SpineNevada
Reno, NV

Pain interventionalist in multidisciplinary neurosurgeon orthopedic neurology group spending time between clinic, OR and procedure suit. Perform ultrasound guided joint injections, EMGs, orthobiologics, fluoroscopic procedures including epidurals (ILESI/TFESI all spinal levels), RFAs, discograms, PNS, SCS cervical and lumbar implant/trials, in-office kyphoplasty, intracept. Trained on MILD, SIJ fusion, ZIP, vertiflex. 30% is personal injury and worker’s compensation, deposition experience.
INDUSTRY

Nevro, Early Practice Leaders Program • January 2024 – Current
Speaker for Nevro discussing dorsal column stimulation with new graduates.


LEADERSHIP

Chief Resident, Emory PM&R • 2019 — 2020
Administrative and academic duties

American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Representative • 2019 — 2021
Resident and fellow south region representative

Rehab in Review Journal, Contributing Editor • 2018 — 2019
Editor for journal articles submitted monthly for publication

Statewide Opioid Task Force, Atlanta, GA • 2018 — 2019
Member and open mic speaker at Georgia’s opioid task force

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ambassador • 2017 — 2018
Collaborate with national association and residency program to enhance exposure to Physiatry

Rehab in Review Journal, Regional Editor • 2017 — 2018
Review, summarize, and edit recent articles from 100 distinguished journals for Rehab in Review Journal

UMDSOM, Class Vice President • 2012 — 2016

UMDSOM, Orthopedic Interest Group, President • 2013 — 2014

UMDSOM, Sports Medicine Interest Group, Vice President and Co-Founder • 2013 — 2014

PUBLICATIONS

2023 - Rozak MR, Zarrabi A, Wilson R, Singh V. MANAGEMENT OF PAIN. In Vapiwala N, Jones J, Dharmarajan K. PALLIATIVE RADIATION ONCOLOGY 1st edition. Elsevier. ISBN 9780323876889.

2021 - Gobbi A, Dallo I, Rogers C, Striano R, Mautner K, Bowers R, Rozak MR, Bilbool N, Murrell W. (2021). Two-year clinical outcomes of autologous microfragmented adipose tissue in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis: a multi-centric, international study. International Orthopaedics. International Orthopaedics. 45. 10.1007/s00264-021-04947-0.

2019 - Dubina AG, Johal HS, Rozak MR, O’Toole RV. Can views of the proximal femur be reliably used to predict malrotation after femoral nail insertion? A cadaveric validation study. Journal of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. 2019 Aug 16. DOI 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00505. PMID 31425320.

2018 - Patel K, McCarty R, Rozak M, Chandrasekhar E, McCrate A, Abramoff B, Reed M, Milton B, Strasser D. Patient pain satisfaction scores unaffected by opioid reduction protocol utilizing morphine equivalent dose calculations. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2018 Jul 1;61:e3. Free Paper Presentation at International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) World Congress. DOI 10.1016.

2018 - Rozak MR. Do Physical Activities Trigger Acute Low Back Pain. Rehab in Review (surveillance journal). May 2018. Summary of P. Suri article in Spine Mar 2018.

2018 - Rozak MR. Weight Loss After Spine Fusion Surgery. Rehab in Review
(surveillance journal). February 2018. Summary of P. Akins article in Spine Feb 2018.

2018 - Rozak MR. Bracing After Spinal Fusion. Rehab in Review (surveillance journal).
February 2018. Summary of H. Soliman article in Spine Feb 2018.

PODIUM PRESENTATIONS

Patel K, Rozak M, McCarty R, Chandrasekhar E, McCrate A, Abramoff B, Reed, M, Milton B, Strasser D. (2018) Patient Pain Satisfaction Scores Unaffected by Opioid Reduction Protocol Utilizing Morphine Equivalent Dose Calculations.

     - American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians 20th Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. (Lead Presenter)

     - Free Paper Presentation at International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) World Congress. Paris, France.

     - American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. Columbus, OH.


Dubina AG, Rozak MR, O'Toole RV. (2015). Can views of the proximal femur be reliably used to predict malrotation after femoral nailing? A cadaveric validation study.

     - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.

     - Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL.

SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACTS

2020 - Rozak MR, Porter S, Shaw E. (2020). Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Acute and Chronic Pain a Case-Series Follow-up. North American Neuromodulation Society. Las Vegas, NV.

2019 - Rozak MR, Shaw E. Chronic Central Neuropathic Pain Significantly Reduced With Lithium Carbonate: A Case Series. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2019 Mar; 98 (3 Suppl 1) pa1-a158. DOI
10.1097/PHM.0000000000001114 PMID 30747747

2019 - McDermott H, Rozak M, Porter S, Porter J. Multiple Osteochondral Talus
Lesion of a Young Female Athlete: A Case Report. American Journal of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2019 Mar; 98 (3 Suppl 1) pa1-a158. DOI
10.1097/PHM.0000000000001114 PMID 30747747

2019 - Rozak MR, McCarty R, Chandrasekhar E, McCrate A, Abrahoff B, Reed M,
Milton B, Strasser D, Patel K. (2019). Improved Pain Scores and Unchanged
Patient Satisfaction Scores Utilizing an Opioid Reduction Protocol via the Tracking of Morphine Equivalent Doses. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2019 Mar; 98 (3 Suppl 1) pa1-a158. DOI
10.1097/PHM.0000000000001114 PMID 30747747

2019 - Porter S, Rozak M, Shaw E. (2019). Peripheral Nerve Stimulators for the
Treatment of Chronic Peripheral Nerve Pain: A Case Series. American Journal of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2019 Mar; 98 (3 Suppl 1) pa1-a158. DOI
10.1097/PHM.0000000000001114 PMID 30747747

2019 - Rozak MR, McDermott H, Porter H, Porter S. (2019). Leucine Supplementation to Reverse Cachexia and Increase BMI in a Confusional State Bedridden Patient: A Case Report. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2019 Mar; 98 (3 Suppl 1) pa1-a158. DOI 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001114 PMID 30747747

2019 - Rozak MR, Porter S, Shaw E. (2019). Peripheral Nerve Stimulators for the Treatment of Chronic Peripheral Nerve Pain: A Case Series. North American Neuromodulation Society. Las Vegas, NV.

2018 - Rozak M, McCarty R, McCrate A, Chandrasekar E, Abramoff B, Reed M, Milton B, Strasser D, Patel K. (2018). Patient Pain Satisfaction Scores Are
Unchanged by an Opioid Reduction Protocol Utilizing the Tracking of Morphine Equivalent Dose Calculations. 20th Annual American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Meeting. Orlando, FL.

2017 - Rozak MR, Singh C, Yi W. (2017). The Rare Diagnosis of Cholecysto-Biliary and Cholecysto-Duodenal Fistula in One: Mirizzi Syndrome Type Va. Maryland American College of Physicians Mulholland – Mohler Residents Meeting. Baltimore, MD.

CURRENT WORKS

2020 - Rozak M, Jaio J, Cui D. Identification of Life-Altering Adverse Events in
Publication Related to Fluoroscopically-Guided Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections: A Literature Review. – Pending Completion

2020 - Elkin J, Rozak M, Shaw E. SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Two
Patients for the Treatment of Post-Thoracotomy Intercostal Neuralgia: A
Retrospective Case Series. Spine Intervention Society Research Abstracts Annual Conference. – Submitted

2020 - Rozak M, Mautner K. Interosseous Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentration for the Treatment of Talus Avascular Necrosis – A Case Report. The Orthobiologic Institute Annual Conference. – Submitted

2020 - Rozak M, Gordon T, Bilsky G. (2018). A retrospective chart review of opioid
prescription practices in the acute rehabilitation of neurological patients – 10/1/2014 through 11/1/2017. – Pending Submission

2017 - Rozak MR, Singh S, Raza R. (2017). Mirizzi Syndrome Type Va. American College of Radiology: Case in Point. – Accepted, awaiting publication.

2017 - Rozak MR, Singh S, Yi W. (2017). The Rare Diagnosis of Cholecysto-Biliary and Cholecysto-Duodenal Fistula in One: Mirizzi Syndrome Type Va. SAGE Open Medical Case Reports. – Submitted

SCIENTIFIC TALKS

2023 - What is Vertebrogenic Pain and Intracept. South Lake Tahoe, CA. January 2023

2022 - Orthobiologics, SpineNevada, Reno, Nevada October 2022

2022 - Neuromodulation. SpineNevada, Reno, NV, July 2022

2021 - Lipogems. SpineNevada. Sparks, NV November 2021

2020 - Ultrasound Verse Fluoroscopic Pudendal Nerve Block. Emory University Hospital, Emory University, Department of Anesthesiology, Atlanta, GA January 2021

2019 - Pain Management Review. Emory University Hospital, Emory University, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Jan 2020.

2018 - Intracranial Hypertension and Airway Management. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Morbid and Mortality Conference. Atlanta, GA. Jun 2019.

2017 - Opioid Reduction in the Acute Rehabilitation Setting. Georgia Statewide Opioid Task Force Meeting. Atlanta, GA. Apr 2018.

2017 - Spinal Cord Injury. Emory Rehabilitation Hospital, Emory University, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Dec 2017.

2017 - Mirizzi Syndrome: Case Based Learning. Harbor Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Jun 2017.

2017 - Pneumoperitoneum: Image of the Week. Harbor Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Apr 2017.

2017 - Low Back Pain Evaluation, Management, and Treatment: Case Based Learning. Harbor Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Apr 2017.

2016 - Acute Pancreatitis: Image of the Week. Harbor Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Feb 2017.

2016 - Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma: Case Based Learning. Harbor Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Dec 2016.

2016 - Marfan Syndrome: Case Based Learning. Harbor Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Oct 2016.

2016 - Different Types of Shock: Case Based Learning. Harbor Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Aug 2016.

2016 - Pyelonephritis Case Based Learning. Harbor Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Jul 2016.

AWARDS

PROFESSIONAL

2018 - American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Oral Abstract, First Place

2018 - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Emory University PGY2, Resident of the Year

2017 - American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Oral Abstract, First Place

2017 - Internal Medicine Residency Medstar Harbor Hospital, Excellence in Teaching Award (first time awarded to non-categorical resident)

2017 - Internal Medicine Residency Medstar Harbor Hospital, Auxiliary Award

2017 - American College of Physicians 2017 Mulholland – Mohler Residents Meeting
Best Clinical Vignette Poster Abstract, Honorable Mention

ACHIEVEMENTS

2010 - CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine All-District, First Team

2010 - All-ACC Academic Team

2009 - 2010 President’s Cup Academic Achievement Award

2009 - 2010 Stanford A. Lavine Endowment Scholarship

2009 - 2010 College of Chemical and Life Sciences Achievement Award

2006 - 2010 ACC Honor Roll

2006 - 2010 Five Year Varsity Baseball Athletic Scholarship Recipient

2003 - East Coast USA Baseball Team

EXTRACURRICULARS

Signify Health, Atlanta, Ga • June – July 2021
Performed in home evaluation assessments

Sports Physician Volunteer, Atlanta, GA • 2017 – 2020
Performed physical examinations and served as sideline physician for Clark
Atlanta University, St. Pius X High School, Blessed Trinity High School Football

Anti-Doping Committee, Staff • 2017
Worked at World’s Best 10k in San Juan, Puerto Rico ensuring proper urine collecting and sampling of top 20 athletes

UMDSOM, Curriculum Coordinating Committee, Member • 2012 – 2016
Collaborate with instructors regarding pre-clinical medical school education

UMDSOM, Clinical Years Committee, Member • 2012 – 2016
Work with clerkship directors regarding clinical medical school education

National Student Leadership Conference Teacher, Baltimore, MD • 2013
Instructor of anatomy and laparoscopic surgery to high school students

Lead America, Teacher, Baltimore, MD • 2013
Taught and inspired medicine to high school students from across the nation

Civista Hospital Emergency Department, Head Scribe, La Plata, MD  •   June 2010 – July 2012
Transcribed full HPI and administrative tasks to improve efficiency

The Miracle League, Coach, Germantown, MD • 2011
Coached baseball to children with disabilities and physical impairments

Walter Johnson High School, Bethesda, MD • 2011
Junior Varsity Assistant Coach

Varsity Baseball Team Captain • 2009—2010
University of Maryland, College Park Scholarship Player

Eppley Recreation Center, Weight Fitness Staff, College Park, MD • 2009 – 2010
Wrote a business proposal that was accepted to implement wall hand sanitizers throughout the center during the H1N1 flu and provided basic lifting technique

Washington Adventist Hospital Emergency Department, Volunteer, Takoma Park, MD • 2008—2009
Custodial duties, patient transport, and other non-direct medical contact

UMD Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, College Park, MD • 2009
Teaching Assistant for two 300 level courses in Biometrics and Organismal Biology. Lead weekly didactics, small groups, proctored examinations

MEMBERSHIPS

Spine Intervention Society • 2019
North American Neuromodulation Society • 2018
North American Spine Society • 2018
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians • 2018
Association of Academic Physiatrists • 2017
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • 2015
American Medical Association • 2012

LEISURE - INTERESTS

Any sporting activity participating or viewing (Pittsburgh allegiances), hiking, fishing, kayaking, skiing, card/board games, trivia, finance, family (married with 4 children)