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Faculty: Thomas Sabalaske,
D.O.
DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Curriculum Vitae
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Background Summary
A family physician with a focus on patient care and health management and special interest and training in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.
Professional Experience
| Feasterville Family Practice, Feasterville, PA | 2002-Present |
Family Physician
 · Administer the full range of family medical services including preventive, acute and
chronic condition management, and inpatient hospital duties.
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| Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute | 2001-Present |
Professor
· Present lectures on various topics in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and applied osteopathy.
· Deliver hands-on training in the various techniques in osteopathic manipulation including myofascial,
muscle energy, counterstrain, HVLA, ligamentous articular release, and craniosacral therapy.
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| Frankford Healthcare System, Philadelphia, PA | 1999-present |
Director of Osteopathic Manipulative Training
· Prepare and deliver monthly lectures to interns, residents and guest attending physicians on
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy techniques and theory.
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| Chief Resident, Family Medicine Residency Program | 2001-2002 |
Resident, Family Medicine Program
· Educational highlights include rotations in obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, ophthalmology,
otorhinolaryngology, gastroenterology, immunology, pediatrics, emergency medicine, neurology,
orthopedic surgery, proctology, endocrinology, urology, and osteopathic manipulative therapy.
· Organize and present monthly osteopathic manipulation lectures and teaching sessions for the residency
program, supplementing residents’ medical education and providing opportunity for
hands-on learning and theory.
· Administer medical services for two local family practice medical offices, focusing on patient care
and documentation of patient medical history according to federal and state regulations and
office procedures.
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| Chief Intern | 1999-2000 |
· Educational highlights include numerous rotations in critical care and floor medicine, as well as
family medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, and neurology.
· Acted as a liaison between interns and Frankford Hospital’s medical education committee
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Education and Professional Development
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1999
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
B.S. Biology, 1995
· Holy Redeemer Hospital’s Community Center, Pain in the Neck
Lecturer, 2003
· American Academy of Osteopathy, National Convention
Participant, 2003, 2002, 1999, and 1997
Assistant Lecturer and Trainer, 1997
· Albert Einstein Evaluation and Management of Back Pain, 2003
· American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, National Convention, 2002 and 2001
· Pediatric Manipulation (presented by Viola Frymann D.O.), 2001
· Managing Headache: Modern Concepts in Headache Diagnosis and Treatment, 2001
· Basic Course in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (The Cranial Academy), 2000
· Facilitated Positional Release (presented by Dr. Dennis Dowling), 1998
· Cranial Manipulation Seminar (presented by Dr. Stephen Blood), 1998 and 1997
· Ligamentous Articular Strain (presented by Dr. Thomas Crowe), 1997 and 2001
· High Velocity Low Amplitude Overview (presented by Dr. Elaine Wallace), 1996
Professional Affiliations
· American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, Member, 2000-Present
· The Cranial Academy, Member, 2000-Present
· American Academy of Osteopathy, Member, 1999-Present
· Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, Member, 1999-Present
· American Osteopathic Association, Member, 1995-Present
· Pennsylvania Medical Society, Member, 2001-2002
· American College of Family Practitioners, Member, 2000-2002
· Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine Chapter, Member, 1995-1999, Vice President, 1996-1997
· BBB National Biology Research Honor Society, Member, 1994-1995
Licensures
· Board Certification in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy 2002-present
· Drug Enforcement Administration, 2001-present
· Pennsylvania State License, Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon, 2000-Present
· Pennsylvania Training License, Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon, 1999-2002
· National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Level III – 2000
Level II – 1999
Level I – 1997
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