MEET OUR INVESTIGATORS

CITY	STATE
Dallas	Texas
Carrollton	Texas
Plano	Texas
Katy	Texas
El Paso	Texas
New York	New York
Lancaster	Pennsylvania
Reading	Pennsylvania

Dallas, TX area investigators: ^ top

The Biography of
JOE BLUMENAU, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.

JOE BLUMENAU, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. is a full-time research physician who has conducted over 100 clinical trials with Research Across America. Before directing his full-time efforts to medical research, Dr. Blumenau had a successful and well-established family practice in the North Dallas Area.

His comprehensive experience in all branches of medicine have allowed him to conduct clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas. Dr. Blumenau’s clinical trial experience includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Allergy/Asthma	Cholesterol
Urology	Senior’s Health
Ear, Nose & Throat	Cold Sores/Fever Blisters
Arthritis Pain	Obesity/Weight Loss
Birth Control	Flu Vaccination
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)	Migraine Headaches
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)	Back Pain
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)	Low Testosterone in Men
High Blood Pressure	Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Dr. Blumenau is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Research Across America is proud to have such a dedicated and experienced doctor as Dr. Blumenau as its Medical Director.


BIOGRAPYHY OF
GERALD SIGMAN, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.R.C.S.

Dr. Sigman is an OB/GYN who has been a part of a trusted women’s health, medical practice in the North Dallas area. He has also been working as a research physician on numerous women’s studies in partnership with Research Across America.

Dr. Sigman’s many years as a dedicated women’s health physician have afforded him the expertise and the opportunity to conduct clinical trials in many specialty areas for females. Dr. Sigman’s clinical trial experience includes, but is not limited to, the following women’s health areas:

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD)	Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Contraception/Birth Control	Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)	Incontinence
Bacterial Vaginosis	Atrophic Vaginitis
Yeast Infections	Human Papalloma Virus (HPV)

Dr. Sigman is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and maintains seeing patients at his medical practice in Carrollton, TX. Research Across America is fortunate to have such an entrusted OB/GYN conducting trials for women’s health.


BIOGRAPHY OF
JACK DAVID SEIDEL, M.D.

Jack David Seidel, M.D. is the Director of Pediatric Research at Research Across America and
has conducted dozens of clinical research studies involving children. He has been in private practice specializing in infants, children, and adolescents in North Dallas since 1990. Dr. Seidel is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern
Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He has been Chief of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern University Hospital-St. Paul since 1995. In 1997 Dr. Seidel helped found the pediatric nurse triage system for Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and was its medical director from 1997 to 2005. In 2005 Dr. Seidel transitioned the program to Medical City Children’s Hospital where he remains the Medical Director of Pediatric Phone Triage.

Dr. Seidel has been conducting clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas for infants, toddlers and teenagers since 1995. Examples of some of the pediatric therapeutic areas include, but are not limited to:

Otitis Media

Vaccines

Allergic Rhinitis

Perennial Allergies

Infant Formula

Head Lice

Fever

Pharyngitis

Dr. Seidel is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is a Diplomat of The American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Seidel’s strong ties in the community show his commitment to improving the quality of healthcare for children. Research Across America is fortunate to have Dr. Seidel as one of our pediatric investigators.

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Carrollton, TX area investigators: ^ top

BIOGRAPHY OF
JEFFREY G. STEWART, MD

JEFFREY G. STEWART, MD is the primary investigator for Research Across America in Carrollton TX. In 1984 he graduated with honors from Baylor University in Waco TX with a BA in biology. He graduated from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX in 1988. Upon completing the McLennan Co. Family Practice Residency Program in 1991, Dr. Stewart joined Family Medicine Associates of Texas, P.A. in Carrollton TX.
Dr. Stewart’s clinical trial experience includes the following areas:

Acute Sinusitis
Pediatric Allergies
Gastro-Intestinal
Hypertension
Diabetes

Dr. Stewart is an active member of the: American Academy of Family Practice, Texas Medical Association, Dallas County Medical Society, Texas Academy of Family Practice and Dallas Academy of Family Practice. He is also certified with the American Board of Family Practice.

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Plano, TX area investigators: ^ top

The Biography of
SEJAL MEHTA, M.D., MBA

Dr. Sejal Mehta provides a comprehensive range of psychiatric services to adults and children through her practice, Psychiatric Medical Associates. She recently joined Research Across America’s experienced clinical research team to participate in CNS / Psychiatry clinical studies. Dr. Mehta is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and will bring highly valued experience to Research Across America’s CNS trials.

Being a partner in one of the largest, state-of-the-art psychiatric practices in the Dallas metropolitan area, she works with inpatient as well as outpatient settings while also coordinating care with other providers and/or therapists. Dr. Mehta’s expertise includes, but is not limited to the following areas:

Child-Adolescent-Adult Services (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, ADHD, Chemical Dependency, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, etc.)
Alternative Medical Supports for Stress Management, Depression, and Anxiety
Medication Evaluations and Management for Adults, Children, Adolescent, and Geriatrics
Adult, Marital, and Family Services Group Programs and Workshops
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulus (TMS) machine in office.

Dr. Mehta and her team have years of experience with various ratings and scales. Research Across America’s experienced CRCs, Regulatory, Contracts, and other administrative staff support her clinical studies.

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Katy, TX area investigators: ^ top

The Biography of
NANCY G. CAMPBELL, M.D.

Dr. Campbell is the Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Research Across America’s 6th dedicated clinical research site in Houston/Katy, Texas.

Dr. Campbell is a Family Medicine physician who has extensive experience conducting multispecialty clinical trials for over 12 years and has conducted over 125 clinical trials.

Dr. Campbell has over 10 years experience as a cardiovascular registered nurse prior to her 10 years experience in private practice in Family medicine and as faculty teaching Family Medicine residents. For the last 10 years, she has been conducting clinical trials full time as Medical Director and Principal Investigator of a dedicated clinical research site.

Dr. Campbell’s multispecialty clinical trial experience includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Allergy/Asthma	IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
Back Pain	Low Libido for women
Bronchitis	Low testosterone for men
Chronic Constipation	Muscle spasms
COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)	Obesity/ Weight loss
Diabetes	Osteoarthritis
Dyspepsia	Osteoporosis
GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)	Overactive bladder
Geriatric studies	PK (Pharmacokinetic) studies
Healthy subject studies	PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Heartburn	PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder)
Hypercholesterolemia	Sinusitis
Hypertension	Travelers diarrhea vaccine
Influenza	Vaginitis/ Vaginosis
Insomnia	Vasomotor Symptoms (Hot flashes)

Dr Campbell is board certified by the American board of Family Medicine and licensed by the Texas Medical Board.

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El Paso, TX area investigators: ^ top

BIOGRAPHY OF
SERGIO IBARRA M.D.

Dr. Ibarra operates and owns a busy, state-of-the-art urgent care facility where he conducts clinical trials with Research Across America. He also holds an exclusive contract with the University of El Paso to treat students as needed and works in the local El Paso hospital Emergency Room.

Dr. Ibara’s enthusiasm and dedication to research have proven him to be an excellent investigator, as he strives for high quality patient care. His clinical trial experience over the last three years with Research Across America includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Allergy/Asthma	Flu Vaccination
Arthritis Pain	Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Back Pain	High Blood Pressure
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)	Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Birth Control	Low Testosterone in Men
Cholesterol	Migraine Headaches
Cold Sores/Fever Blisters	Obesity/Weight Loss
Diabetes	Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Ear, Nose & Throat	Seniors’ Health
Urology

Dr. Ibarra is a Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.

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New York, NY area investigators: ^ top

BIOGRAPHY OF
HOWARD ADELGLASS, M.D.

Dr. Howard Adelglass has more than six years of research experience specializing primarily in medications for pain conditions. With over 20 years of experience helping people treat pain conditions through his private practice, his unprecedented knowledge has lent itself to numerous types of pain-related clinical trials. His principal investigator experience includes, but is not limited to:

Acute Lower Back Pain
Acute Ankle Sprain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic low back pain
Opioid-Induced Constipation
Osteoarthritis of the Knee & Hip
Sciatica
Non Cancer Break Through Pain
Cancer Break Through Pain

Dr. Howard Adelglass is a Board Certified Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehab) with a devoted private practice in the heart of New York City, where he also conducts research.

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Lancaster, PA area investigators: ^ top

BIOGRAPHY OF
MICHAEL W. WARREN, MD

Dr. Warren has conducted clinical trials for Research Across America for more than a decade. He has been in clinical practice since 1986 and serves as President of a multi-therapeutic physician group practice network. Dr. Warren’s clinical trial experience spans a variety of therapeutic areas including, but not limited to:

Cardiovascular	Migraine Musculoskeletal
CNS	Nutrition
Depression	Obesity
Diabetes Endocrine	Otolaryngology Pediatrics
Gastrointestinal	Respiratory
Infectious Disease Men’s Health	Women’s Health
Metabolic Syndrome

Dr. Warren is certified by the American Board of Family Practice and holds additional certifications in Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a frequently sought after Investigator because of his credentials and clinical practice and research experience.

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Reading, PA area investigators: ^ top

Alan P. Levine, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Dr. Levine has practiced internal medicine at Southeastern Berks Internal Medicine Associates for more than 20 years.  His expertise in the field has afforded him the ability to serve as a principle investigator with Research Across America in a wide array of therapeutic areas.  Since 1996 Dr. Levine has conducted the following types of research studies:

Dr. Levine is an Attending Physician at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center and the Assistant Medical Director of The Leader Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.   He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Charles Givens, M.D., FAAFP

Dr. Givens practices family medicine at Southern Berks Family Medicine and serves as the Medical Director of Golden Living Center.  With over 25 years of family practice experience, his extensive medical background has helped grant him research study opportunities as well.  Since 2003 Dr. Givens has served as an investigator with Research Across American in many areas, including, but not limited to:

Dr. Givens is certified by the American Board of Family and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.  Research Across America is pleased to have him as an Investigator on staff and recognizes his commitment to improving medicine.

David S. Bluestone, DDS

Dr. Bluestone is the newest Investigator to Research Across America and founder of Bluestone Family Dental.  Poised to bring the most advanced, modernized training and education applications to Research Across America, Dr. Bluestone is eager to begin his research career.   Dr. Bluestone is a member of the American Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry.


Michael Sinitsa, M.D.

Dr. Sinitsa has practiced Family Medicine at Southern Berks Family Medicine for over 10 years.  He has worked with Research Across America as an Investigator for the last 7 years in many different fields of medicine.  Dr. Sinitsa has conducted the following types of research studies:

Dr. Sinitsa is Board Certified in Family Practice and is a member of the Academy of Family Physicians, as well as a member of the American Medical Association.  His multi-specialty medical knowledge has helped him become a successful research Investigator.  

BIOGRAPHY OF
GLENN S. CORBIN, OD

Dr. Corbin has been conducting ophthalmic clinical research for more than 16 years. He serves as Financial Officer for our Pennsylvania site and as an advisor for ophthalmic studies conducted at Research Across America. Dr. Corbin is the President of a full-time multi-doctor eye care practice in Reading, Pennsylvania, where he provides comprehensive vision and medical eye care services. His practice is a natural resource for research patients. Dr. Corbin has conducted clinical trials in a number of therapeutic areas (medications and/or devices) including, but not limited to:

Ocular Allergy
Ocular Infection
Glaucoma
Dry Eye
Contact Lens Care
Ocular Inflammation

A well respected national lecturer, Dr. Corbin speaks to professional audiences providing continuing education. He has authored numerous professional journal articles and has contributed to several textbooks. Dr. Corbin is a member of the Consulting Medical Staff at HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital, serves on the Adjunct Faculty at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia and is a member of the Editorial Review Board for Review of Optometry, a national journal.

BIOGRAPHY OF
MOIZ M. CARIM, MD

Dr. Carim has been a Clinical Investigator for Research Across America for more than 15 years. He owns and manages a multi-specialty group ophthalmology practice in Reading, Pennsylvania. As a fellowship trained vitreo-retinal specialist, Dr. Carim has been afforded numerous research opportunities in the following areas:

Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma
CRVO/BRVO
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Devices

Dr. Carim serves as a Clinical Associate on the faculty at University of Pennsylvania. Having general ophthalmologists and optometrists in his practice, Dr. Carim can conduct ophthalmic clinical trials in a variety of specialty areas