Quest Key Opinion Leaders
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Cindy Ivanhoe, MD
Director of the Spasticity Program—Spasticity and Associated Syndromes of Movement (SPASM)—at TIRR-Memorial Hermann
William McKinley, MD
Professor and Director of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at VCU Health System and Sheltering Arms Institute
Jonathan Myers, MD
Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center
Cindy Ivanhoe, MD
Director of the Spasticity Program—Spasticity and Associated Syndromes of Movement (SPASM)—at TIRR-Memorial Hermann
Dr. Ivanhoe is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Brain Injury Medicine. She is a senior fellow in the American Leadership Forum (ALF) and currently the director of the SPASM (Spasticity and Associated Syndromes of Movement) program at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ivanhoe is a clinical professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and was formerly a professor at Baylor College of Medicine. Her clinical experience has spanned the entire spectrum of brain injury, including but not limited to developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and stroke in settings from neurosurgical ICUs, through acute rehabilitation, “post” post-acute rehabilitation to long-term follow-up in the community. She is published in articles and textbooks. She is also involved with the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems grant from NIDILRR. Her nonprofit, IF (Ivanhoe Foundation) supports endeavors such as REELAbilities and others that serve to improve perceptions, opportunities, and lives of persons with brain injuries and other disabilities.
Dr. Ivanhoe serves on the board of directors of the International Neurotoxin Association and their educational committees and served on the board of Mentis Neuro Health until 2017, a post-acute brain injury program which she helped found. She is recognized by US News and World Report Best Doctors and Best Doctors in Texas. She has received awards from the Brain Injury Association of Texas, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine for her contributions to advocacy, teaching, and education, the service award from the CNS Council of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Distinguished Clinician award by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has been awarded “Physician of the Year” by TIRR Memorial Hermann and awarded the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching award at UT Houston.
William McKinley, MD
Professor and Director of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at VCU Health System and Sheltering Arms Institute
Dr. William McKinley is a Professor and Director of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at VCU Health System and Sheltering Arms Institute. He is board-certified in PM&R, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Spinal Cord Medicine. His clinical focus is managing neurological injuries with an interdisciplinary team to restore patient function. He specializes in SCI, stroke, traumatic brain injury, joint and muscle injuries, pain, electrodiagnosis, injection therapy, and injury prevention programs.
Dr. McKinley received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his PM&R residency at VCU in 1989 and has since focused on clinical, academic, and research pursuits. He has served as Project Director for the VCU SCI Regional Model System of Care and has been involved with national SCI organizations and clinical practice guidelines. He is extensively published and has presented nationally on SCI and neurological injuries.
Jonathan Myers, MD
Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center
Jonathan D. Myers, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 2005 and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in 2009.
Currently serving as the Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center, he treats outpatients in the clinic and inpatients at the Gwen Neilsen Anderson Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Myers’ clinical focus includes spasticity management, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputation and limb deficiencies, and cerebral palsy. As a spinal cord injury survivor, he leverages his personal experience to connect with his patients.
David Turk, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Affiliated with UCLA, Cedars Sinai, and USC Keck School of Medicine
Linda M. Schultz, PhD, CRRN
Physical Rehabilitation Nurse and Researcher
Cissi Wimberly Oloomi, MSN, RN, CNS, FNP, CNRN, CRRN
Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner
VA Spinal Cord Injury Center
David Turk, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Affiliated with UCLA, Cedars Sinai, and USC Keck School of Medicine
Dr. David Turk attended the University of Maryland and graduated from the Scholars Program with a BS in Physiology and Neurobiology. Dr. Turk also participated in bench research at Uniformed Services University, focusing on neurobiology and pharmacology.
He attended medical school at the Touro-Technion, in Long Island NY, and Haifa, Israel. Upon completing medical school, he completed an internship in the Johns Hopkins/ Sinai Hospital internal medicine program. He completed his residency at Montefiore / Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is board-certified in this specialty.
Dr. Turk currently resides in Los Angeles. Dr. Turk is a practicing physician and clinical assistant professor affiliated with several hospitals and residency training programs including UCLA, Cedars Sinai, and USC Keck School of Medicine.
He is currently on sabbatical and doing locum tenens work for several hospitals in California and New Mexico.
Linda M. Schultz, PhD, CRRN
Physical Rehabilitation Nurse and Researcher
Linda M. Schultz focuses on Physical Rehabilitation Nursing and Research. After college Linda worked at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago specializing in spinal cord injuries, and eventually went on to pioneer the activity-based therapy program for spinal cord injuries led by Dr. John McDonald at Washington University. She also structured the groundbreaking Christopher Reeve recovery project and currently is Nurse Linda for the SCI Community. She is an advocate for individuals and families with SCI and works with healthcare providers in research and quality improvements projects.
Cissi Wimberly Oloomi, MSN, RN, CNS, FNP, CNRN, CRRN
Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner
VA Spinal Cord Injury Center
Radiation Oncology
Aryavarta Kumar, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncologist
Cleveland VA, University Hospitals Cleveland, and Cleveland Clinic
Aryavarta Kumar, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncologist
Cleveland VA, University Hospitals Cleveland, and Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Aryavarta Kumar is a board-certified radiation oncologist practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. He specializes in the treatment of various malignancies, including head and neck, lung, prostate, and CNS using photon, proton, 3D, and IMRT among other radiation technologies. He attended Case Western Reserve Medical School and completed his radiation oncology residency at the Cleveland Clinic. He currently sees patients at the Cleveland VA, University Hospitals Cleveland, and the Cleveland Clinic. Dr Kumar is also very interested in teaching and research and has mentored medical students and residents. He is also the principal investigator on six clinical trials.
Lior Braunstein, MD
Radiation Oncologist & Scientist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lior Braunstein, MD
Radiation Oncologist & Scientist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Lior Braunstein is a board-certified radiation oncologist and scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in treating breast cancer that is localized or metastatic. He has expertise in using advanced radiation therapy techniques, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.
Dr. Braunstein’s research is focused on molecular and biomarker-driven clinical trials that tailor the use of radiation therapy, in addition to studies in cancer epidemiology, and translational investigations. Dr. Braunstein and his research collaborators have pioneered several studies that define the standard of care in breast cancer therapy, and they continue to optimize the way that breast cancers are prevented, treated, and surveilled.
As part of his clinical and scientific work, Dr. Braunstein serves on several national and international committees, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and NRG Oncology, among others. He is the Principal Investigator or Co-investigator on several national and international breast cancer trials. In addition, he is the Director of the MSKCC Radiation Oncology Residency Program, overseeing the education and training of radiation oncology students and residents.
Wound Care
Ruth Illiuta, APRN, CNS, BC, CWCN, COCN
Nurse Manager, Wound Care Team
VA Medical Center, Georgia
Ruth Illiuta, APRN, CNS, BC, CWCN, COCN
Nurse Manager, Wound Care Team
VA Medical Center, Georgia
Ruth Iliuta APRN, CNS BC, CWCN, COCN focuses on wound and ostomy nursing. She is the Nurse Manager for the Wound Care Team at a VAMC in Georgia where she developed a nurse run Wound Care Team for acute, long-term care and outpatients with Certified Wound/Ostomy RN’s.
She is the Chair of the interprofessional pressure Injury Committee, disseminating data analysis, root causes and processes to improve quality measures. Ms. Iliuta Incorporates standards of care and evidenced based practice guidelines of the Wound Ostomy Continence Society, the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, Minimum Data Set, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to direct and guide clinical practice and staff education for management of the patient/resident with wounds, ostomy, and skin care.
Ms. Iliuta provides monthly lecture to medical residents on staging Pressure Injuries, the Nurse Practitioner Residency Program on chronic wounds: Arterial, Venous, Diabetic, and wound Infection and Biofilm; as well as to the Pharmacist Residency Program.
Ms. Iliuta is a published author and sits on the national committee for the Office of Nursing Service Field Advisory Committee for Pressure Injury Presentation and Management.
Robert Cutler, MD
Board Certified Proctologist, Founder and Product Developer for Doctor Butler’s
Robert Cutler, MD
Board-Certified Proctologist
Dr. Robert Cutler is a Board-Certified Proctologist with over 30 years of patient care experience and a deep-rooted commitment to developing effective solutions for hemorrhoid and wound care. He is the founder and product developer behind Doctor Butler’s, where he created the first over-the-counter hemorrhoid ointment formula with Lidocaine designed to mimic doctor-compounded pharmaceutical ingredients. Guided by expert clinical knowledge and real patient feedback, Dr. Cutler has pioneered formulas that prioritize both effectiveness and safety.
Under his leadership, Doctor Butler’s has become Amazon’s top-selling hemorrhoid ointment brand, setting the standard for premium hemorrhoid treatment products. Dr. Cutler’s background includes performing FDA-approved clinical trials and completing formal research training through Human Subject Assurance Training, OHRP/NIH, and Good Clinical Practice for Investigators with Quintiles. His dedication to advancing patient care continues to shape the success and innovation of the Doctor Butler’s brand.
Rheumatology
Wesley Mizutani, MD
Lead Rheumatologist
Optum Medical Group, California
Wesley Mizutani, MD
Lead Rheumatologist
Optum Medical Group, California
Dr. Wesley Mizutani is a practicing Rheumatologist and Department Chairman for over 30 years in a group practice setting. Currently serving as lead Rheumatologist for Optum Medical Group California, Dr. Mizutani has built a successful clinical trials unit for Healthcare Partners Medical Group and participated in over 75 clinical trials. He continues to serve as California Chairman of the California Arthritis Foundation Advocacy Council and on the Arthritis Foundation National Advocacy Committee.
Dr. Mizutani received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California, his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. Dr. Mizutani formerly taught as an Associate Professor of Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine, and was also the recipient of a fellowship in rheumatology from the University of California, San Diego.
Pediatrics
(Gastroenterology, Urology, Bowel & Bladder Dysfunction)
Rina Sanghavi, MD, MBA, FAAP
Pediatric Neurogastroenterologist
UT Southwestern Medical Center / Children’s Health, Dallas
Rina Sanghavi, MD, MBA, FAAP
Pediatric Neurogastroenterologist
UT Southwestern Medical Center / Children’s Health, Dallas
Dr. Rina Sanghavi, is a Pediatric Neurogastroenterologist at U.T Southwestern Medical Center/Children’s Health, Children’s Medical Center Dallas. She practices in the division of Pediatric gastroenterology and has special expertise in motility issues including anorectal malformations, constipation, functional GI disorders and irritable bowel syndrome. She has helped establish the Aerodigestive clinic, the chronic abdominal pain program, motility and biofeedback program as well as the Center for Anorectal malformations and pelvic disorders at her institution. She is also on the vice chair of the Professional Development Committee for NASPGHAN, the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
Steve Hodges, MD
Associate Professor, Surgical Sciences
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Steve Hodges, MD
Associate Professor, Surgical Sciences
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Dr. Steve Hodges is a pediatric urologist at Wake Forest School of Medicine specializing in urinary incontinence, bedwetting and bladder exstrophy. He is an Associate Professor, Surgical Sciences, Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University.
Dr. Hodges is published in over 31 peer-reviewed publications, and he has published 7 books on pediatric bowel and bladder dysfunction. He sits on the advisory board of the American Urological Association and is a Diplomat for the American Board of Urology. Dr. Hodges has patents for 8 devices and treatments that include medical devices incorporating collagen inhibitors and topical wound treatment method and composition.
Gastroenterology / Proctology
Robert Cutler, MD
Board Certified Proctologist, Founder and Product Developer for Doctor Butler’s
Robert Cutler, MD
Board-Certified Proctologist
Dr. Robert Cutler is a Board-Certified Proctologist with over 30 years of patient care experience and a deep-rooted commitment to developing effective solutions for hemorrhoid and wound care. He is the founder and product developer behind Doctor Butler’s, where he created the first over-the-counter hemorrhoid ointment formula with Lidocaine designed to mimic doctor-compounded pharmaceutical ingredients. Guided by expert clinical knowledge and real patient feedback, Dr. Cutler has pioneered formulas that prioritize both effectiveness and safety.
Under his leadership, Doctor Butler’s has become Amazon’s top-selling hemorrhoid ointment brand, setting the standard for premium hemorrhoid treatment products. Dr. Cutler’s background includes performing FDA-approved clinical trials and completing formal research training through Human Subject Assurance Training, OHRP/NIH, and Good Clinical Practice for Investigators with Quintiles. His dedication to advancing patient care continues to shape the success and innovation of the Doctor Butler’s brand.
Disability Advocacy / Inclusion
Ryan Gebauer
Advocate
Ryan Gebauer
Advocate
Ryan is a C3/4 complete tetraplegic; he was injured as a result of jumping out of a tree into a canal 25 years ago at 16 years old. He graduated Florida Atlantic University with a Masters in Business Administration and is a founding member of the largest SCI support group in Florida, the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group of South Florida. Ryan has been working with Quest Healthcare as the National Community Relations Advocate since 2014.
Scott Chesney
International Speaker & Consultant
Scott Chesney
International Speaker & Consultant
Scott Chesney, a two-time world traveler and a navigator of life with paralysis for over two decades, has presented to millions of people in 38 countries. After awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke, Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit. He is an internationally recognized speaker, and his positive and inspiring messages have changed countless lives. His insights have been applauded by Fortune 500 corporations, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, sports’ teams, audiences at The United Nations, The Pentagon, FBI, colleges, and K-12 schools.