Paul A. Friedman MD

Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, Texas A&M University College of Medicine

3600 S Loop 340Robinson, TX 76706
Phone+1 254-523-2222
Fax+1 254-724-5334

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Summary

I am a Rehabilitation Physician with interest in the issue of falls and in developing a fall prevention technology for walker dependent older persons.

I am in the process of researching and bringing to fruition the “Reminding Walker” device. The “Reminding Walker” is an inexpensive add on to any walker that provides real time reminding for use of the walker as a person begins to stand.

(See US Patent 9180063)

I believe that this has potential to increase walker use and thus decreaseS fall risk.

I am interested in finding a path to commercialization for this invention that will likely involve Licensing but could possibly involve a Startup and Crowd Funding. I am therefore seeking to develop a Community of Interest both for early purchase of the device, and possibly for investment in a company to commercialize the device.

Most folks with whom I have discussed the “Reminding Walker” device recognize the value based on personal experience with patients or their own elderly loved ones.

I would be glad to communicate further about this.

Education & Training

University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1988 - 1991
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1987

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Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1994 - 2028
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

51 citations
Advances and Future Directions in Cardiac Pacemakers: Part 2 of a 2-Part Series
Malini Madhavan, Siva K. Mulpuru, Christopher J. McLeod, Yong Mei Cha, Paul A. Friedman
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2017-01-17
159 citations
Cardiac Pacemakers: Function, Troubleshooting, and Management: Part 1 of a 2-Part Series
Siva K. Mulpuru, Malini Madhavan, Christopher J. McLeod, Yong Mei Cha, Paul A. Friedman
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2017-01-17