TONDERA FAMILY PRACTICE AND CHIROPRACTIC

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CURRICULUM VITAE
ERIC K. TONDERA, D.C., NP-C
DACBN, MSN, R.N.

Personal:

• Eric K. Tondera, D.C., D.A.C.B.N., MSN, R.N., NP-C
• 10618 Holly Springs, Houston, TX  77042
• DOB: December 27, 1966
• Married: Keesha Ramey Tondera
• Children: Tompson Karl Tondera (born 07-20-98), Chloe Grace Tondera (born 11-14-01), Lillian Clair Tondera (born 11-21-05)

Work History

Tondera Chiropractic: As a doctor of chiropractic from December 1992-present. This includes examinations, performing and reading x-rays/MRI’s/CT scans and physical medicine modalities. Report writing including impairment ratings (approved doctors list II – Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission. Peer review reports, 2nd opinions and independent medical examinations. Perform Department of Transportation examinations (DOT). As a Diplomate in Nutrition, Dr. Tondera performs consultations, recommendations and evaluations for a wide variety of clinical conditions from a nutritional perspective. In October 2006, Tondera Chiropractic’s assets were purchased by Dr. Eric Tondera and subsequently moved to 2600 S. Gessner, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77063. Dr. Tondera has recently returned to school and has graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Harin-Simmons University in June 2009 and was licensed as a Registered Nurse in September 2009. He continued his educational endeavor at Samford University a t the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing and graduated again with his Masters of Science in Nursing in May 2011.

He is also licensed with the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse in September 2009. Dr. Tondera passed his National Boards for Family Nurse Practitioner in June 2011 and subsequently licensed as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Family Practice specialty. His clinical rotations and residency were completed with Dr. Jeffrey Alford (family practice) at Sweetwater Medical Associates and Dr. Karen Richardson and Ian Smalling, FNP (emergency mediciint/family practice) at Oak Bend Regional Hospital Hospital Emergency Department, Obstetrics/Gynecology with Dr. Kesha Robetrson, Obstetrics/Gynecology with Belinda Isley FNP, Pediatrics with Dr. Laura Hogarth and General Surgery/Cosmetic with Dr. Ronald Buczek. Dr. Tondera has worked PRN status at Intracare North Hospital asa Registered Nurse to maintain his basic nursing skills since 2009.

In October 2012, Dr. Tondera moved his clinic to 1201 Dairy Ashford, Suite 118 merging with Dr. Susan Vogel (internal medicine) and Dr. John P. Ott (internal medicine) for a group practice. Dr. Tondera has continued his education being certified to perform joint injections, Botox/Dermal-fill injection therapy. Dr. Tondera was employed by OakBend Medical Center Emergency Department as a  mid-level provider practicing emergency medicine from October 2011 through March 2012 where he decided to stop and concentrate on his private family medicine/chiropractic practice. He has continued to practice at this location currently, but independently from Dr. Vogel and Dr. Ott. He is currently still practicing chiropractic along with the added advantages in the role as family nurse practitioner.

Recreational Activities and Hobbies:

• Active tri-athlete for 10 years participating in Sprint-Triatlons from each season.
• Troop Committee member with Troop 1880 of Richmond, Texas
• Avid hunter with primary interest in deer and waterfowl
• Percussionist in the West University Baptists Church Praise Band
• Oil Painting

Academic Background

Pre-Professional:

• Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
• Houston Community College, Houston, Texas
• College of the Mainland, League City, Texas

Professional:

• Selected for Hospital rotations at Hermann Hospital Neurosurgery, Medical Center, Houston, Texas
• Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Texas, Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, 1992

Post Graduate:

• Clinical Nutrition (60 hrs.)
• Impairment Rating Certifications (12 hrs)
• Current Adjunct Professor at Texas Chiropractic College, 1994-1997
• Faculty; Attending Clinic Doctor at Texas Chiropractic College Clinic, 1994
• Certified Clinical Nutritionist, 1996 to 2001; sponsored by The International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists.
• Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition, 1996 to 2003.
• Texas Chiropractic Association / Texas Council of Chiropractic Orthopedists Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission Impairment Rating Seminar & License Renewal Seminar, 1997
• American Academy of Disability Evaluation Physicians, (AADEP) Advanced course, 1999
• Texas Medical Association (TMA) Impairment Evaluation Under Texas Workders’ Compensation 4th Edition, April 2001
• Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, Feb. 2003-present.
• American Academy of Disability Evaluation Physicians, (AADEP) Advanced course, Designated Doctor Evaluations, 2003.
• American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, (AADEP)
• Advanced course, Designated Doctor Evaluations, 2007
• Lecturer/Teacher  for the Nutrition Diplomate program at Texas Chiropractic College, Post Graduate Division, 2007 to 2010.
• Hardin-Simmons University, Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, June 2009.
• American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, (AADEP) Advanced course 2009
• Master’s of Science in Nursing Degree for Family Nurse Practitioner at Samford University, May 2011.
• Advanced Practice Education Services – Joint & Trigger Point Injection Course, February 3-4 2012
• Empire Medial Training, Comprehensive Botox, Dysport and Dermal Fillers training, June 16, 2012
• American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, (AADEP) Advanced course, 2012
• Advanced EKG course, December 2012
• U.S. Department of Justice DEA -Mid Level Practitioners Understanding Your Responsibilities seminar, August 29, 2014
• Division of Workers’ Compensation for the State of Texas, Designated Doctor and Maximum Medical Improvement/Impairment Rating Course, #R07-6026, September 406, 2014

Undergraduate Accomplishments:

• 1989-1990 Vice President of graduating December class 1992
• Established the Ford Johnson Memorial Tree Fund and planted 28 Red Oak trees and 4 Live Oak Trees.
• 1990-1991 Vice President of World Congress of Chiropractic Students
• Member of the Student American Chiropractic Association
• Member of the Student Texas Chiropractic Association
• Organized physical examinations for (over 150) Boy Scouts of American at Texas Chiropractic College Clinic
• Initiated, organized and performed the “Texas Chiropractic College Clinic Back School”
• Instructed a Junior level “Introduction to Physical Exam” Texas Chiropractic College.
• Hardin-Simmons University, Bachelors’ of Science in Nursing, June 2009
• Texas Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, September 2009

Graduate Accomplishments

Graduated with honors and being inducted in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society at Samford University-Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing. Masters of Science in Nursing program for Family Nurse Practitioner, graduated on May 13, 2011

Honors:

• Eagle Scout Award with Bronze Palm in 1982
• 1992 graduation class “Outstanding Clinical Internship Award“
• “Intern of the Month” for April 1992
• 1991-1992 Clinical Supervisor Assistant
• “Appreciation Award“, Delta Sigma Chi (Gamma chapter) 1992
• “Appreciation Award“, Texas Chiropractic College Alumni Association Board for serving as a Director of the Board from 1993-1996 and Secretary of the Board from 1996-1997
• Inducted in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, May 2011

Publications

• “Meningiomas”. T.C.C. Neurosurgical Rotation Newsletter, Issue No. I-6, June 1993. Edited by Floyd L. Haar, M.D.
• “Closed Reduction of Rare Type III Dislocation of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint” (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Volume 19, Nubmer 7, Sept. 1996)

Professional Membership

• American Chiropractic Association, 1993-2003
• Texas Chiropractic Association, 1993-2009
• Texas Chiropractic Association – District 11 Member, 1993-2009
• Texas Chiropractic College Alumni Association; three year Director 1993-1996 and Executive Board – Secretary 1996-1997
• Member of the Professional Fraternity, Delta Sigma Chi (Gamma chapter)
• Wranger Sports Chiropractic Organization, 1993-1997
• Chairman, Ft. Bend Sports Chiropractic Team, 1993-2000
• International and American Association of Clinical Nutrition, 1996-2001
• American Chiropractic Association – Council on Nutrition, 1996-2009
• College of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition, 1996-2003
• College of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, 2003-2011
• Houston Area Nurse Practitioners Association, 2010-present
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2011-present
• American College of Physicians, Affiliate Member #01992940, from 03-2013-present
• Texas Nurse Practitioners, Member #2013090406, September 2013-present

Community Service

• National Eagle Scout Association 1982-present
• Lectured at several corporations and schools on the issue of Back Pain and Chiropractic, 1993 to present
• Treated contestants at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 1993
• Treated contestants at the Ft. Bend Livestock Show and Rodeos 1993-2000
• Committeeman for Ft. Bend Livestock Show and Rodeo 1994-2000
• Doctor for the Houston Women’s Soccer Association Tournament, October 1994
• Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Procter-1994-1996
• Sponsor of the Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo, 1994-2000
• Texas Workers’ Compensation Designated Doctor 1995-present
• Ordained Deacon at West University Baptists Church 2003-present
• Musician – Praise Band WUBC – 2002-present
• Sunday School Director – West University Baptist Church – Homebuilder Class September 2004-2007
• Awana’s Leader – West University Baptist Church, 1st Grade, 2003-2010
• Red Cross Safety Instructor, certified by the American Red Cross 1996 to 2006
• Boy Scouts of America Troop 1880, troop committee, troop doctor and troop Quarter-master, Richmond Texas 2009-2013
• Boy Scouts of America Troop 13, Houston, Texas 2013-present
• Scouting National Honor Society – Order of the Arrow Colonneh Lodge No. 137, Brotherhood member, from 12-31-12
• USA Swimming Stroke and Timing Judge – Trainee, 09-2014-present

Hospital Affiliations:

• OakBend Medical Center, mid-level provider, from October 2011 – March 2012
• Memorial Hermann Memorial Center, mid-level provider, from October 2011 – 2014
• Houston Orthopedic and Spine Hospital, mid-level provider, from 2013-2014

Licensor:

• Texas board of Chiropractic Examiners, License #6124, November 20, 1992
• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Certificate #47423
• Certified Clinical Nutritionists, 1996-2001; sponsored by The International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists
• Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition, 1996-2003
• Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, February 2003-present
• Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation certification:
  • Approved Doctors List II
  • Maximum Medical Improvement
  • Designated Doctors Examinations
  • Required Medical Examinations
  • Independent Medical Examinations
  • Peer Review
• Texas Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse #774895, began September 2009 and Effective through 12-31-2014
• American Heart Association – Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, expired 10-2011
• Alabama Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse #1-125346, Effective from 02-26-2010 though 12-31-2012
• American Red Cross – Certified in CPR Adult, Child and Infant, expires 05-21-13
• Texas Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner-Family Nurse Practitioner, License 774895, expires 12-31-2014
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioner, certification #F0611291, expires 05-31-2016