Dan Filipkowski, DC, CNIM, D.ABNM
“You just made that up, didn’t you?\ That’s what Dan Filipkowski asked a colleague when he mentioned he was interviewing for a fellowship role in something called intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. A relatively new technique used in surgeries to reduce the risk of neurological damage during some surgeries, the mention of IONM often gets this reaction.
But after some research, Dan realized this was the career move he was looking for. As a chiropractor in private practice for nine years, he loved his work but also felt something was missing. So, he went on to teach at a local college, then started his IONM training in Philadelphia.
“A passion for improved patient care led me on a journey to increase my own knowledge and improve my patient outcomes,\ he said. \I had the good fortune to work with highly talented surgeons and neurophysiologists. The work was challenging, interesting, and rewarding and through a slow metamorphosis, I went from being a practicing chiropractor to becoming a surgical neurophysiologist.”
Dan is now a Director of Operations for SpecialtyCare’s Northeastern region, including eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and NYC. He loves motorcycle touring as well as hiking and camping with his wife and seven kids.
