Curriculum Vitae

Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., BCIA Certified EEG Fellow

Dr. Hoffman is one of the national leaders in his field of Quantitative EEG, Referenced EEG and Neurotherapy.  He has been a pioneer in the field, lecturing extensively throughout the country on leading-edge testing and treatment for Psychiatric Medication Selection, Learning and Behavior challenges as well as Mild Head Injury and other brain related topics. 

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS & CERTIFICATIONS: 

Medical Director; Neuro-Therapy Clinic, P.C.; Denver, Colorado; 1991 - present
General Psychiatry; Private Practice; Denver, Colorado; 1977 - present
Assistant Clinical Professor; University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Denver, Colorado; 1977 - 1996
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; 1981
Diplomate, The National Registry of Neurofeedback Providers; 1993
Certified, Academy of Certified Neurotherapists (merged with AAPB); 1993
Consulting Editor, Journal of Neurotherapy; 1995 - present
Certified, EEG Biofeedback Practitioner; Biofeedback Certification Institute of America; 1996 – present
Reviewing Editor, Journal of Applied Psychophysiology and Self Regulation (formerly, Journal of Biofeedback and Self Regulation); 1996 - present
Level II Accredited; Division of Worker's Compensation; February, 1996
Insurance Medical Consultant / Case Reviewer; CRA/QMC3; 1996 – 1999
Reviewing Editor, Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences; 1997 - present
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners; 1998 - present
Diplomate & Clinical Supervisor - American Board of Sexology; Inactive
Certified Sex Educator, Therapist and Supervisor; American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT); Inactive

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Medicine for Cognitive Deficits
Computer Enhanced or Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) and EEG Neurofeedback for Closed Head Injury, Seizures, and Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD)
Evaluation and Treatment of Chronic Pain
Sexual Dysfunction and Psychological Aspects of Infertility

EDUCATION AND RESIDENCY:

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Denver, Colorado; Chief Resident - Adult Outpatient Clinic (faculty appointment); 1976 - 1977
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Denver, Colorado; Residency in Psychiatry; 1974 - 1977
Wayne State University School of Medicine; Detroit, Michigan; Doctor of Medicine; 1970 -1974
University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology; 1966 - 1970

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:

Medical Director; Lexicor Medical Technology, Inc. - a developer of QEEG hardware and software; Boulder, Colorado; 1991 - March 1993
Staff Psychiatrist in charge of Triage Unit; Aurora Mental Health Center; Aurora, Colorado; 1977 - 1979

PRESENTATIONS & GRAND ROUNDS:

Presenter, “First, Do No Harm – Predicting a “No Medication Needed”; Response”; 14th Annual Conference, International Society for Neuronal Regulation; Atlanta, Georgia; September 8, 2006

Poster Session, “First, Do No Harm – Predicting a “No Medication Needed”; Response”; American Neuropsychiatric Association; La Jolla, California; February 19, 2006
Grand Rounds;“Sexual Dysfunction in Women”; Swedish Medical Center; Denver, Colorado; October 21,2005

Presenter, “Using Advanced Technology To Diagnose and Treat ADHD or Head Injury and How it Can Help Choose the Right Medication”; Colorado Brain Injury Foundation; Denver, Colorado; September 16, 2005

Workshop; “Referenced EEG in the Neurotherapist’s Office”; 13th Annual Conference, International Society for Neuronal Regulation; Denver, Colorado; September 9, 2005
Presenter, “Neuropsychiatry – A Glimpse into the Future”; University of South Dakota and South Dakota Psychiatric Society; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; October 8, 2004

Presenter, “Psychiatric Pearls for the Mental Health Professional”; University of South Dakota and South Dakota Psychiatric Society; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; October 8, 2004

Presenter, “Referenced EEG – A Database of Medication Response”; 12th Annual Conference, International Society for Neuronal Regulation; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; August 24, 2004

Presenter, “Why Depression Must Be Treated to Remission”; Colorado Pharmacy Association; Denver, Colorado; June 23, 2004

Presenter, “Neuroimaging in Psychiatry”; Colorado Osteopathic Association; Denver, Colorado; June 9, 2004

Grand Rounds; “Using Advances in Neuropsychiatry to Treat Symptoms of Depression: A Glimpse into the Future”; Swedish Medical Center; Denver, Colorado; June 8, 2004

Grand Rounds; “Neuropsychiatry: A Glimpse into the Future”; Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota; September 26, 2003

Presenter, “New Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cognitive Problems”; The Hidden Trauma: Tools for Success – A Collaborative Traumatic Brain Injury Conference; Denver, Colorado; September 21, 2003

Panel Moderator and Speaker, “Referenced EEG: A Pathway to Mainstream Medicine”; International Society of Neuronal Regulation; Houston, Texas; September 18, 2003

Poster Session, “Tiagabine Treatment of Symptoms of Rage and Anxiety”; American Psychiatric Association; San Francisco, California; May 22, 2003

CME Seminar & Live Video Feed, “Psychiatric Pearls for Primary Care”; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana; Billings, Montana; April 1, 2003
CME Dinner Seminar, “Diagnosis & Treatment of Depression in the Primary Care Setting”; Arizona CME Institute; Phoenix, Arizona; February 6, 2003

CME Dinner Seminar, “Psychiatric Pearls for the Primary Care Physician”; CIGNA HealthCare; Denver, Colorado; July 25, 2002

Grand Rounds, “New Medication Advances in Neuropsychiatry”; Porter Adventist Hospital; Denver, Colorado; May 28, 2002

Presenter, “New Advances in the Diagnosis of Attentional Problems”; Children’s Hospital; Denver, Colorado; August 18, 2001
"Foundations of Clinical EEG Biofeedback / Neurotherapy"; Presenter on Head Injury; American Psychiatric Association; Chicago, Illinois; May 16, 2000
Presenter, "Neurofeedback and Closed Head Injury"; Colorado Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback; Denver, Colorado; May 1, 1999
Discussant, Panel Discussion; "QEEG: Neurofeedback in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Head Injury"; Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback; Orlando, Florida; April 2, 1998
Presenter, "A New Approach to Neuronal Regulation of Pain Without Using Neurofeedback"; Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation – 5th Annual Meeting; Aspen, Colorado; September 18, 1997
Presenter, "New Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of ADD/ADHD"; Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine; Vail, Colorado; July 26, 1997
Chair and Presenter, Panel Discussion; "EEG Neurofeedback in Psychiatry"; 5th Annual Meeting; American Psychiatric Electrophysiology Association (APEA); San Diego, California; May 17, 1997
Presenter, "The Consultation / Observation of the Patient: Mood Disorders, Somatization, Assessing Cognitive Impairment, PTSD, Chronic Pain Syndrome, and Closed Head Injury"; Independent Medical Examination Seminar; Denver, Colorado; April 17, 1997
Presenter, "Uses of Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback"; 5th Annual Winter Conference on Brain Function / EEG Modification and Training; Palm Springs, California; February 21, 1997
Guest Speaker; "QEEG Based Neurofeedback Treatment of ADD, Closed Head Injury, and Depression"; Attention Deficit Disorder Clinic; Scottsdale, Arizona; January 26, 1997
Presenter, "Comprehensive Use of Digital EEG and Neurofeedback for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury"; Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation – 4th Annual Conference; Marco Island, Florida; September 22, 1996
Poster Session; "Symptom Change in the Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Using EEG Neurofeedback"; American Psychiatric Electrophysiology Association - Fourth Annual Meeting; New York, New York; May 3, 1996
Panel Presentation; "Current Status of Electrophysiologic Approaches in Psychiatry"; American Psychiatric Electrophysiology Association - Fourth Annual; Meeting; New York, New York; May 3, 1996
Moderator, "Difficult Cases in EEG Biofeedback Therapy"; Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback; 27th Annual Meeting; Albuquerque, New Mexico; March 23, 1996
Poster Session; "EEG Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brian Injury"; The American Medical Electroencephalographic Association; Charleston, South Carolina; February 24, 1996
Presenter, Grand Rounds Bethesda PsycHealth / HealthONE; "Sound and the Psyche" with Ron Minson, M.D.; Pre- and Post- QEEG Changes; Denver, Colorado; December 12, 1995
Presenter, Seminar on Managed Care sponsored by QMC3;Psychiatric Intervention of the Delayed Recovery Patient"; Denver, Colorado; December 7, 1995
Denver Public Schools - Special Education; "Advances in Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities"; Denver, Colorado; November 16, 1995
Presenter, Seminar on The Use of QEEG Data Bases in the Evaluation and Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by Robert Thatcher, Ph.D.; "Case Presentations of Neurofeedback for MTBI" and "Practical Issues in the Use of QEEG"; Colorado Springs, Colorado; November 4 and 5, 1995
HealthONE; "New Diagnostic and Treatment Modalities for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury"; Denver, Colorado; May 18, 1995
Presentation to the Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation; "Diagnosis and Treatment of Head Injury"; Third Annual Conference; Scottsdale, Arizona; May 1, 1995
Centrum Rounds; Swedish Medical Center and the Department of Family Practice; "Advances in the Treatment of Depression"; Englewood, Colorado; November 17, 1994
Presenter, American Trial Lawyers Association; Silicone Toxicity Symposium; "Neurocognitive Symptoms, Diagnosis and Work-Up of Women with Silicone Breast Implants"; Dallas, Texas; October 5, 1994
Presentation to the Colorado Rehabilitation Association's 1994 Annual Conference on "Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Neurocognitive Dysfunctions and its Implications for Vocational Rehabilitation"; Greeley, Colorado; October 3, 1994
Grand Rounds; "Diagnosis and Treatment of Mild Closed Head Injury Following Motor Vehicle Accidents or Work Related Injuries"; Aurora Regional Medical Center; Aurora, Colorado; August 8, 1994
Presenter, Symposium on Reaching for Knowledge: Breast Implant Problem Awareness; "Neurocognitive Problems in Women with Breast Implants"; Cincinnati, Ohio; June 18, 1994
Panelist, EEG Neurofeedback; American Psychiatric Electrophysiology Association - Second Annual Meeting; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; May 21, 1994
Presentation to the Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation "Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocognitive Dysfunction in Silicone Adjuvant Disease"; Second Annual Conference; Las Vegas, Nevada; May 1, 1994
Presenter, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association; "QEEG: Testing, Interpretation, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Application"; Breckenridge, Colorado; April 10, 1994
Presentation on Brainwave / EEG Biofeedback Advanced Topics "Evaluation and Treatment of Closed Head Injury" and "Cognitive Sequelae, QEEG Changes, and Neurotraining in Silicone Breast Implant Patients"; Key West, Florida; January 21 - 26, 1994
Joint presentation with Margaret Ayers to the Department of Neurology, Rehabilitation and ADD Team of Children's Hospital; "Closed Head Injury, Seizures, Coma, Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities"; Denver, Colorado; December 13, 1993
Presenter, Symposium on Silicone Adjuvant Disorder sponsored by the Coalition of Silicone Survivors; "Evaluation and Treatment of Cognitive Symptoms Secondary to Silicone Breast Implants"; Denver, Colorado; September 11, 1993
Grand Rounds; "Brain Wave Therapy in Psychiatry"; University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Department of Psychiatry; Denver, Colorado; January 27, 1993
Grand Rounds; "Advances in Brain Wave Therapy and Psychiatry - Current and Future Uses"; Rose Medical Center; Denver, Colorado; September 29, 1992
Grand Rounds; "Brain Wave Therapy"; Littleton Hospital; Littleton, Colorado; January 16, 1992
Provider of Post-Graduate Training for professionals in QEEG and Neurofeedback; 1991 - present
Lecturer for seminars on QEEG Diagnostics and EEG Neurofeedback in Mild Closed Head Injury sponsored by Lexicor Medical Technology, Inc.; 1991 - 1993
Lecturer to physicians, educators, school counselors and teachers, legal professionals, and members of the insurance industry on QEEG and EEG Neurofeedback

POSITIONS HELD IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

Chairman, Task Force on Neurofeedback, American Psychiatric Electrophysiology Association; 1995 – 1997
Member, Task Force on Neurofeedback, American Psychiatric Electrophysiology Association; 1993 - 1994
Executive Council, The National Registry of Neurofeedback Providers; 1993 - 1995
Board of Examiners, The National Registry of Neurofeedback Providers; 1993 - 1995
Conference Committee Member, Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation; 1993-1994
Standards and Ethics Committee, Academy of Certified Neurotherapists; 1994 - 1995

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:

American College of Forensic Examiners; 1998 - 1999
American Psychiatric Association; 1977 - 1999
Colorado Psychiatric Association; 1977 - 1999
American Neuropsychiatric Association; 1991 - present
American Psychiatric Electrophysiology Association; 1993 - present
The National Registry of Neurofeedback Providers; 1993 - 1995
Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation; 1993 - present
Academy of Certified Neurotherapists; 1993 - 1996
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) with additional membership in the Brain Wave Division; 1993 - present
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists; 1977-1992
American Medical Electroencephalographic Association; 1996 - 1999
Colorado Medical Society; 1996 – 1999
Arapahoe Medical Society; 1996 – 1999
American Academy of Pain Management; 1997 - present

PUBLICATIONS:

  1. "First Do No Harm - A Basic Tenet in Jeopardy?", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 10, Number 3, 2007, p.53-61.
  2. “LORETA: An Attempt At A Simple Answer To A Complex Controversy”, Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 10, Number 1, Current Concepts Section, 2006, p.57-72.
  3. “First, Do No Harm – Predicting a “No Medication Needed” Response”, Hoffman, D., Poster 17 Abstract, Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Vol. 18, Number 2, February 19, 2006.
  4. "Referenced EEG: A Database of Medication Response”, Abstract, Hoffman, D., Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 9, Number 2, 2005, p.125.
  5. "Limitations of the American Academy of Neurology and American Clinical Neurophysiology Society Paper on QEEG", Hoffman D., Lubar J., Thatcher R., Sterman B., Rosenfeld P., Striefel S., Trudeau D., Stockdale S., Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Vol 11, Number 3, pp. 401-407.
  6. "The QEEG Debate Continues", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Biofeedback, Vol.26, Number 3, Fall 1998.
  7. "The Volatility of the Bipolar Brain", Abstract, Hoffman D., The Informational Newsletter for Members of SSNR, August 1997.
  8. "Treatment of Cognitive Symptoms in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury", Hoffman D., Colorado Chiropractic Journal, Vol. 1, Number 3, July-Sept 1996."Status of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Digital Electroencephalography and Neurofeedback", Stockdale S., Hoffman D., Biofeedback, Vol. 25, Number 2, pp. 12–13.
  9. "Symptom Changes in the Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Using EEG Neurofeedback", Hoffman D., Stockdale S., Van Egeren L., Franklin D., Schwaninger J., Bermea A., Graap K., Coolidge F., Clinical Electroencephalography (Abstract), Vol. 27, Number 3, p. 164, 1996.
  10. "Current Status of Electrophysiologic Approaches in Psychiatry: Panel Discussion", Crayton J.W., Hughes J.R., John E.R., Reite M.L., Roemer R.A., Hoffman D.A., Clinical Electroencephalography (Abstract), Vol. 27, Number 3, p. 159, 1996.
  11. "The Difficulty in Diagnosing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury", Hoffman D., Colorado Chiropractic Journal, Vol. 1, Number 2, Apr-Jun 1996.
  12. "EEG Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brian Injury", Hoffman D., Stockdale S., Van Egeren L., Franklin D., Schwaninger J., Bermea A., Graap K., Clinical Electroencephalography (Abstract), Vol. 27, Number 2, p. 6, 1996.
  13. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Closed Head Injury", Hoffman D., Stockdale S., Hicks L., Schwaninger J., Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol. 1, Number 1, pp. 14-21, Summer 1995.
  14. "Neurocognitive Symptoms and Quantitative EEG Results in Women Presenting with Silicone Autoimmune Disorder", Hoffman D., Stockdale S., Hicks L., Schwaninger J., International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, Vol. 4, Number 1, pp. 91-98, 1995.
  15. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Mild Closed Head Injury", Abstract, Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation, May, 1995.
  16. "Subtypes for Postconcussional Disorder", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Letter to the Editor, Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Vol. 6, Number 3, Summer 1994.
  17. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocognitive Dysfunction in Silicone Adjuvant Disease", Abstract, Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation, May, 1994.
  18. "Neurogenetics of Compulsive Disease: Neuronutrients as Adjuncts to Recovery", Dr. Kenneth Blum, et al., in The Chemically Dependent, edited by Dr. Barbara Wallace, 1992.
  19. "Brain Wave Therapy for Chemical Dependence", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., et al., Treatment Centers Magazine, August 1992.
  20. "Finally, Accurate Diagnosis and Quantification of Mild Closed Head Injury (With Implications for Treatment)", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Trial Talk, June 1992.
  21. "Leading Towards New Treatment for Addiction Craving", The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 4, Winter 1991.
  22. "Freud and Finances", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Private Practice, June 1987.
  23. "Psych-E-Nomics: The Marriage of Mind and Money", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Dollars and Sense, May 1986.
  24. "Keeping Your Hard-Earned Dollars", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Senior Edition, May, 1986.Article in Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality, April, 1986 (Answer to question).
  25. "Erectile Dysfunctions", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Psychiatric Decision Making by Dubovsky, Feiger, Eiseman, Philadelphia: B.C. Decker, Inc., 1984.
  26. "Female Orgasmic Dysfunctions", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Psychiatric Decision Making by Dubovsky, Feiger, Eiseman, Philadelphia: B.C. Decker, Inc., 1984.
  27. "Approach to Sexual Dysfunction", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Psychiatric Decision Making by Dubovsky, Feiger, Eiseman, Philadelphia: B.C. Decker, Inc., 1984.
  28. "Loss of Sexual Interest", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Psychiatric Decision Making by Dubovsky, Feiger, Eiseman, Philadelphia: B.C. Decker, Inc., 1984.
  29. "Premature Ejaculation", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Psychiatric Decision Making by Dubovsky, Feiger, Eiseman, Philadelphia: B.C. Decker, Inc., 1984.
  30. "Retarded Ejaculation", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Psychiatric Decision Making by Dubovsky, Feiger, Eiseman, Philadelphia: B.C. Decker, Inc., 1984.
  31. "Vaginismus", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Psychiatric Decision Making by Dubovsky, Feiger, Eiseman, Philadelphia: B.C. Decker, Inc., 1984.Article in Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality, February, 1983 (Answer to question).
  32. "Sexual Dysfunction", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Clinical Psychiatry in Primary Care by Dubovsky and Weissberg, Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins Co., 1982.
  33. "Sexual Dysfunction", Daniel A. Hoffman, M.D., Clinical Psychiatry in Primary Care by Dubovsky and Weissberg, Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins Co., 1978.