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John Ventura, DC, DABCO

Dr. John Ventura has more than 30 years of clinical practice experience, for the past 22 years as co-owner of a five-doctor practice. He served 15 years as a clinical instructor in family medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and associate clinical professor at New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Ventura participated with the NCQA Back Pain Recognition Program pilot project, has NCQA recognized status and has worked with a large HMO plan to implement NCQA BPRP for its chiropractic providers. He is co-owner of Spine Care Partners, LLC, and Primary Spine Provider Network, LLC.

Previous Articles

Primary Spine Care: Addressing Concerns & Criticisms
March 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 06)
Advancing the Primary Spine Practitioner
December 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 23)
Spine Care: An Unlimited Opportunity for DCs
August 26, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 18)
Unanswered Questions About Patient Care
July 29, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 16)
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Pain Relief / Prevention
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Thomas Michaud, DC