Neurology, Nutrition

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition who received his MD degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. After completing residency training in Neurology, also at the University of Miami, Dr. Perlmutter entered private practice in Naples, Florida.

Dr. Perlmutter is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Harvard University, the University of Arizona, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Columbia University. He has contributed extensively to the world medical literature with publications appearing in The Journal of Neurosurgery, The Southern Medical Journal, Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology. He is the author of many books, including:The Better Brain Book, Raise a Smarter Child By Kindergarten, Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment, the #1 New York Times Bestseller Grain Brain – The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar – Your Brain’s Silent Killers, New York Times Bestseller The Grain Brain Cookbook, and New York Times Bestseller Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain – For Life, and is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders.

Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Like with Kelly and Michael, Montel Across America and The CBS Early Show.

The cornerstone of Dr. Perlmutter’s unique approach to neurological disorders is founded in the principles of preventive medicine. He has brought to the public awareness a rich understanding that challenging brain problems including Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, depression, and ADHD may very well be prevented with lifestyle changes including a gluten free, low carbohydrate, higher fat diet coupled with aerobic exercise.

Neurological Emergencies, Neuromonitoring in the Critical Care Unit, Neurocritical Care Prognostication, Neuro-inflammation in Acute Brain Injury, Neurological Complications of Critical Care Medicine, Post-Neurocritical Care

Jason L Siegel M.D. is a neurologist and critical care specialist. His clinical focus includes: Neurological emergencies, Neuromonitoring in the critical care unit, Neurocritical care prognostication, Neuro-inflammation in acute brain injury, Neurological complications of critical care medicine, Post-neurocritical care patient outcomes, Dr. Siegel is also grant funded in investigating cerebrospinal fluid prognostic biomarkers, and is working on several projects with Mayo Clinic neuroscientists and bench-side researchers.

Nursing, Health Care, Pediatrics, Bioethics, Palliative Care, Critical Care Nursing, Intensive Care, Mindfulness, Clinical Ethics

Cynda Hylton Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Anne and George L. Bunting Professor of Clinical Ethics in the Berman Institute of Bioethics and the School of Nursing at Johns Hopkins University, with a joint appointment in the School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics. A founding member of the Berman Institute, Dr. Rushton co-chairs the Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Ethics Consultation Service.

An international leader in nursing ethics, in 2014 Dr. Rushton co-led the first National Nursing Ethics Summit, convened by the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and School of Nursing. The Summit, supported by strategic partners from 9 national nursing organizations and 7 collaborating organizations, developed a Blueprint for 21st Century Nursing Ethics. The Blueprint highlights recommendations for clinical practice, education, policy and research and has been a catalyst for strategic action coinciding with the American Nurses Association 2015 designation of the “Year of Ethics”. Dr. Rushton’s current scholarship in clinical ethics focuses on moral distress and suffering of clinicians, the development of moral resilience, designing a culture of ethical practice, and conceptual foundations of integrity, respect, trust and compassion.

Health Policy, Healthcare Economics, Clinical Nursing Research, Nursing Research, Nursing, Nursing Theory, Health Services Research, Nursing Leadership

David Benton took up his current post as Chief Executive Officer of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing in the United States on the 1st of October 2015. For the previous 10 years, he worked at the International Council of Nurses in Geneva, Switzerland, first as their consultant on nursing and health policy specializing in regulation, licensing, and education; and then as chief executive officer.

Dr. Benton qualified as a general and mental health nurse at the then Highland College of Nursing and Midwifery in Inverness, Scotland. His M Phil research degree focused on the application of computer-assisted learning to post-basic nurse education. He has, during the past 30 years published articles in relation to research, practice, education, leadership, regulation, and policy topics. He has a Ph.D. Summa Cum Laude from the University of Completeness for his work researching an international comparative analysis of the regulation of the nursing practice.

Dr. Benton has held senior roles for 25 years across a range of organizations. These roles have included working as Executive Director of Nursing at a Health Authority in London, as a senior civil servant in Northern and Yorkshire Region, as Chief Executive of a Nurse Regulatory body in Scotland, and as Nurse Director of a University Trust Health System.

Dr. Benton is the recipient of several awards and honors. He is particularly proud of being awarded the inaugural Nursing Standard Leadership award in 1993. He was presented with Fellowship of the Florence Nightingale Foundation in 2001, awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Nursing in 2003 for his contribution to health and nursing policy, and most recently became a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2015.

Radiology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Medicine Cardiology, Cardiovascular Imaging, Cardiac CT-MRI, Nuclear Cardiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Cardiopulmonary Radiology

Dr. Krishna Nallamshetty is a senior health care executive with diverse leadership experience in clinical, operations, finance, and management of large medical practices, health systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient imaging companies. He serves in several national and statewide leadership roles in Florida. Dr. Nallamshetty is an Executive Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer of Radiology Partners (RP). Radiology Partners is the largest radiology practice in the United States with over 2500+ physicians and clients in all 50 states. As Associate CMO for Clinical Value, Dr. Nallamshetty is responsible for RP’s clinical strategy and developing innovative programs to quantifiably improve value to patients, clients, referring physicians, and radiologists. As Chair of RP’s national Patient Safety Organization, he focuses on implementing clinical pathways that improve patient safety and outcomes. As an Executive Vice President on RP’s business development team, Dr. Nallamshetty works closely with RP leadership on strategic planning and growth. Dr. Nallamshetty is passionate about radiology and its value in modern healthcare.

Dr. Nallamshetty is also the President of Radiology Associates of Florida (RAF) and has served on the Executive Board of Directors of RAF since 2011. As President, he oversees the hospital, outpatient, and teleradiology practice operations, imaging utilization, quality, strategic planning, and growth. RAF is currently composed of 110+ board-certified radiologists who provide diagnostic and interventional radiology services throughout Florida and are the primary teaching faculty for the University of South Florida (USF). RAF physicians are JV owners of Tower Radiology, a network of 18 outpatient diagnostic imaging centers in the Tampa Bay region with 400+ support teammates.

Dr. Nallamshetty is triple board-certified and has been named as one of the “Best Doctors in America and Tampa Bay” for the 10+ past consecutive years. He serves as the Chief of Staff for Tampa General Hospital, a 1100+ bed, level 1, quaternary referral center. TGH has 1600+ medical staff members and is ranked the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay and top 50 nationally in 6 specialties. At USF, he is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Cardiology and director of Cardiac Imaging. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles in the fields of cardiac and vascular imaging. Dr. Nallamshetty is truly excited to be part of the mission to transform radiology and elevate the services that we provide our patients and health care partners.