Eugene Lipov
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Eugene G. Lipov, M.D. | |
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| Born | 1958 Tcheracy, Ukraine |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.A, Northwestern University; M.D., Northwestern University; University of Illinois; Rush St. Luke's |
| Occupation(s) | Physician Researcher, Anesthesiologist & Pain Management Specialist |
| Years active | 30 |
| Known for | Intervention-based pain management & the use of the stellate ganglion block for hot flashes & PTSD |
Eugene G. Lipov, M.D. (born 1958) is a physician researcher and board-certified anesthesiologist who specializes in intervention-based pain management.
He is best known for his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment with stellate ganglion block (SGB), an injection-based technique that "seems to 'reboot' the body's temperature-regulating mechanism,"[1] and, Lipov theorizes, "might reset a PTSD patient's overreaction to stimulus — their "fight or flight" response — by interrupting connections between the sympathetic nervous system and central nervous system.[1]
Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda announced in 2014 that "a quick jab to the neck may be all it takes for immediate relief of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)."[2] In 2016, the Pentagon approved funding for a study at three army medical centers because SGB "has the potential to be a huge game changer for many, many affected people with PTSD,” whether from combat, sexual assault or other trauma....There’s really not been a great answer for this giant population.”[3] In 2017, the U.S. Army commissioned the first large-scale randomized trial of the procedure.[4]
Lipov's PTSD research has also earned him an invitation to give testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Veteran's Affairs,[5] as well as a reference from former Congressman Rahm Emanuel and former Senator Barack Obama. The latter of whom wrote: "There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that PTSD is afflicting a growing number of our heroic service members. [It] is important to consider any new approaches that may hold potential for helping our service members get the care they need."[6]
Background
Born in the Soviet-controlled Ukraine, Lipov and his family emigrated to the United States in 1973. Once settled in Chicago, cardiovascular surgeon Gregory and his physician wife Mary, were among the first group of physicians to take care of the Russian émigrés, until his mother's death in 1984. Both Lipov and his older brother Sergei went on to have careers in medicine as adults.
Education
A Frances Parker School graduate, Lipov received his bachelor's in biochemistry from Northwestern University in 1980. A medical degree from Northwestern University followed in 1984, and Lipov moved to Cook County Hospital/University of Illinois for a surgical residency, then spent two years in an anesthesiology residency at the University of Illinois before completing his training at Rush St Luke's with advanced training in pain management.
Pain Management Career
Lipov's research and interests include the development of new approaches for pain conditions, and old approaches for new indications. He has developed a new stimulator approach called the "Hybrid Stimulator" for back and leg pain. He was also the first to report a successful use of stellate ganglion block for hot flashes and PTSD.[7]
Lipov has authored multiple publications, book chapters and abstracts, as well as two theoretical papers explaining the mechanisms of the effects observed. His "unified theory" explains the prolonged effects of local anesthetic placed on the stellate ganglion resolving complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) as well as predicts the positive effect of the stellate ganglion blockade (SGB) on the estrogen depletion hot flashes, PTSD and other conditions.
Dr. Lipov has appeared many times on ABC, NBC, WGN and other networks for his innovations in the treatment of chronic pain. A number of his appearances have focused on innovative disk treatments, implantable neuro-stimulators for lower back pain, treatment of back and leg pain after surgery. Recently, his focus has been hot flash treatments and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to the lack of other effective treatments.
Personal life
Lipov is married and has one son, who co-authored "The Adventures of Captain Heart," with his father.[8] The book explains how three-to-seven year-olds can maintain a healthy heart.
References
- ^ a b Kime, Patricia (Nov 19, 2014). "Neck injections a viable treatment for PTSD, researchers say". Military Times. Retrieved Feb 3, 2019.
- ^ Hutchison, Courtney and, ABC News Medical Unit (Feb 3, 2019). "Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder With a Jab to the Neck". ABC News. Retrieved Apr 30, 2010.
- ^ Svan, Jennifer H. (Nov. 6, 2016). "Volunteers wanted for PTSD study of treatment some call a miracle". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved Feb 3, 2019.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Phillips, Michael M. (June 12, 2017). "Can a Single Injection Conquer PTSD? The Army Wants to Find Out". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved Feb 3, 2019.
- ^ "House Committee on Veteran's Affairs". Roundtable on Innovative Treatments. Retrieved Feb 3, 2019.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Drummond, Katie (July 19, 2010). "Obama Loves This Freaky PTSD Treatment; the Pentagon, Not So Much". Wired. Retrieved Feb 3, 2019.
- ^ Mulvaney, Sean W.; Lynch, James H.; Hickey, Matthew J.; Rahman-Rawlins, Tabassum; Schroeder, Matthew; Kane, Shawn; Lipov, Eugene. "Stellate Ganglion Block Used to Treat Symptoms Associated With Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series of 166 Patients". Military Medicine. 179 (10): 1133–1140. doi:10.7205/milmed-d-14-00151.
- ^ Fuller, Ruth (Sep 9, 2009). "Doctor pens children's book about heart health, obesity". The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved Feb 3, 2019.