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Theodore Tuinstra, DO.

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Addison, Texas  75254

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Education: 

1958 – AB, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

1960 – MS, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

1964 - DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL

Externships:

1963 - Chicago Osteopathic Hospital, Chicago, IL

1964 - Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Detroit, MI

1964 - Hillcrest Osteopathic Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK

Internship:

July 1, 1964 – July 1, 1965 - Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital, Tulsa, OK

Residency General Surgery:

July 1, 1965 – July 1, 1968 -  Midcities Memorial Hospital, Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas Ft. Worth Medical Center)

Honors:

1954 -1958 - 4 Year College Tuition Scholarship, MI Board of Rehabilitation

1962 - Ingram Company Scholarship Award

1963 - Mosby Company Scholarship Award

1963 - President of Junior Class

1963 - Co-Editor Osteon CCOM Yearbook

1964 - Dean’s List (Magna Cum Laude)

1963-1964 – Sigma Sigma Phi- Honorary Fraternity

1971 - Docare International – Humanitarian Services

1998 - Exceptional Service Award -  Tri-Cities Hospital

2002 - Inducted into the Alternative Medicine Hall of Fame

2002 - Recognized as Dallas Health Hero for Public Education Efforts

Certification

1966 - Diplomate, National Board of Osteopathic Examiners

1974 - Diplomate, American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

2000 - Diplomate, American Board Of Chelation Therapy

2002 – Diplomate, International Board Of Oxidative Medicine

Fellow:

1987 - American Society of Abdominal Surgeons

Academic Appointments:

1973-1977 - Director of General Surgery Residency Training Program, East Town Osteopathic Hospital

1994-1998 – Co-Director General Surgery Residency Training Program Tri-Cities Hospital

1995-1998 – Director of Physical Therapy Department Tri-Cities Hospital

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery – TCOM (Inactive)

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery – KCOM (Inactive)

Professional Affiliations:

Atlas Club

Sigma Sigma Phi- Honorary Fraternity

District V – Texas Osteopathic Medical Association

American Society of Abdominal Surgeons

American College for Advancement in Medicine

International Oxidative Medicine Assoc.

International College Of Integrative Medicine

Publication:

1969 - Wound Healing and the Case For Sutureless Closure, Journal of American Osteopathic Assoc.

Postgraduate Education:

Yearly fulfillment of CME credits

Special emphasis on Laser and Laparoscopic Surgery

Heavy Metal Detox, Nutrition and Complimentary Medicine

Community Activities:

Active member and past President Holland America Club, Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex

Captain Of Holland America Club Soccer Team

Active Member of Dallas Symphony Chorus

Past Member of the “Dallas Opera Chorus”

Life Member American Tennis Association

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