Curriculum Vitae
James R. Laidler, M.D.
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Science, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington, 1981
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, 1985
- Pediatric Internship, Mt. Zion/University of California at San Francisco, 1985-1986
- Anesthesiology Residency, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1990-1993
- Chief Resident of Anesthesiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994-1995
- Fellowship in Acute and Chronic Pain Management, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1993-1994
Licensure and Certification
- Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiology, 1994
- Board Certification in Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology, 1996
- Licensed in Washington and Oregon
Professional Positions
- Chief Flight Surgeon, Director of Emergency Medical Services, Logistical Support Unit (US Army), Multinational Force and Observers, El Gorah, Sinai, Arab Republic of Egypt, 1986-1987
- Clinical Consultant, Army Medical Department Division of Combat Development, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1987-1988
- Clinic Director (Officer in Charge) and Squadron Flight Surgeon, 1st Squadron of the 9th Cavalry Brigade (Air Attack), Fort Lewis, Washington, 1988-1990
- Pain Medicine Specialist and Staff Anesthesiologist, Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group, 1994-1996
- Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Oregon Health and Sciences University, 1997-2002
- Consultant in private practice, 2002-
Awards
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Pacific Lutheran University, 1981
- Multinational Force and Observers Medals for service with a peacekeeping mission on the border between Egypt and Israel, 1986, 1987
- Army Commendation Medal for establishing an emergency medical care system covering the Sinai desert and for personally directing medical evacuation missions under harsh and often dangerous conditions, 1987.
- Humanitarian Service Medal for meritorious service while fighting the Yellowstone National Park Fire of 1988
- Army Commendation Medal for exceptional performance while providing medical support to a highly mobile cavalry unit in the field, 1990
- Robert D. Dripps, MD, Memorial Award as the outstanding graduating resident in anesthesiology, 1993
Publications
- Local Anesthetics, Ch. 5 in Basic Sciences for the Anesthesiologist, G. Weinberg, editor. McGraw/Hill, 1995
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks, Ch. 16 in The Surgical Management of Pain, K. Burchiel, editor. Thieme Medical Publishers, 2002
Major Presentations
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in Orthopedic Injuries; Nerve Blocks, and Invasive Techniques; Pain Management Case Presentations. Pain Symposium, Anchorage, Alaska, December 1995. (Also course co-director)
- Non-Surgical Management of Pelvic Pain. University of Chicago Obstetric and Gynecology Conference, Sun River, Oregon, July 1997.
- Pain Management in Multiple Sclerosis. Northwest MS Society Meeting, Portland, Oregon, May 1999.
- Concepts and Controversies in Autism. Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon, Portland, Oregon, November 2003.
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