David G. Ostrow, Physician Assistant
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David G. Ostrow

Physician Assistant | Surgical Technologist

723 Melrose Street First Floor Chicago Illinois, 60657

About

Design, implement, analyze and disseminate findings from studies of sensitive behaviors and social interactions related to public health, HIV and STI prevention, and major health disparities that continue to pose challenges to equality of healthcare and life in both developed and developing countries.

Education and Training

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

AIDS Task ForceAmerican Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine (AACM); Developer of National Community-Based Clinical Research Network (NA-CBCChicago Dept. Public; Health; CofounderCo-founder of first gay community-based healthcare clinic; Founding PI of the Multicenter AIDS Corhort Study (MACS); Fou

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Reviewer, Journal of Alcohol and Substance Abuse -
  • Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan -

Treatments

  • Drug related disease transmission & co morbidity, Research design and implementation for "sensitive" behaviors, Integrative Wellness oriented biopsychosocial healthcare systems

Professional Society Memberships

  • APA, APHA, Int Society Cannabinoid Research (ISCR), Int AIDS Society (IAS)

Articles and Publications

  • Over 175 Peer Reviewed Works

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Tirelessly Seeking and Trying to Eliminate Health Disparities due to Legal, Political, and Socioeconomic Factors

Areas of research

  • Senior Investigator for Research Trials Involving Cannabinoid Therapies

Hobbies / Sports

  • Travel, Art and Antique Collection, Horticulture, Fusion Cuisine. Fitness training, Swimming, Bicycling, Hiking

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Public Health

Areas of research

Senior Investigator for Research Trials Involving Cannabinoid Therapies

David G. Ostrow's Practice location

723 Melrose Street First Floor -
Chicago, Illinois 60657
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