John E. Pappas, MD

Education:

1975-1977
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky
Residency in Internal Medicine

1974-1975
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky
Straight Medical Internship

1974
Doctor of Medicine
Temple University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1970
Bachelor of Science
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio

Licensure/Certification:

1977
American Board of Internal Medicine
Kentucky State License # 17920

Practical Experience:

2005-Present
Medical Director/Principal Investigator
Kentucky Medical Research Center
Lexington, Kentucky

1998-Present
Co-Investigator/Medical Monitor
ScintiPharma
Lexington, Kentucky

1992-2005
Medical Director/Principal Investigator
Central Kentucky Research Associates, Inc.
Lexington, Kentucky

1986-1996
President
Urgent Treatment Center, P.S.C.
Lexington, Kentucky

1977-2002
Private Practice of Internal Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky
President and Founding Partner
Internal Medicine Associates, P.S.C.

Other Positions:    

State Medical Director for Kentucky Medicaid Peer Review Organization
Co-Director of Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Cardinal Hill Hospital
Medical Director & Member of Advisory Board and Utilization
Review Committee of several Home Health Agencies in Lexington, Kentucky

Research:

Since 1981, served as Principal Investigator for over three hundred Phase II, III, and IV Studies. In conjunction with board-certified specialists, served as Co-Investigator for numerous specialty trials. Served as Medical Monitor and Co-Investigator for numerous Phase I and Drug Absorption trials.

Successful trials have been conducted in the areas of:

Allergy/Immunology

Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma Grass
Allergies

Cardiology

Hypertension
Coronary Artery Disease
Hypercholesterolemia
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Congestive Heart Failure

Dermatology

Acne
Tinea Pedis
Skin Infection

Endocrinology/Metabolism

Weight loss
Diabetes Mellitus
Obesity
Gout

Gastroenterology

GERD
Heartburn
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Anal Fissure

Infectious Diseases

Acute Sinusitis
Community Acquired Pneumonia
UTI
Herpes Zoster
Influenza
Fever
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Gingival Herpes
Bone and Joint Infections
Herpes Labialis
Otitis Externa
Skin Infection
Vaccines

Musculoskeletal

Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Muscle Spasm
Acute Back Pain
Chronic Back Pain 
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendonitis

Neurology

Migraine Headaches
Chronic Pain
Postoperative Pain
Insomnia 
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Non-restorative Sleep

Respiratory     

COPD
Respiratory Infections

Urology          

BPH
Erectile Dysfunction
Overactive Bladder
Premature Ejaculation                                                         

Women’s Health

HRT
Sexual Dysfunction
Oral Contraceptives
Vaginosis
Vulvovaginitis 
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Breast Pain                                                      

Miscellaneous

Smoking Cessation

Publications/Educational Materials:

“The Safety and Efficacy of Varenicline for Smoking Cessation using a Flexible Dosing Strategy in Adult Smokers in a Randomized Controlled Trial.” Current Medical Researchers Opinion. July 2008.

"Cefprozil vs. Cefuroxime Axetil in Mild-to-Moderate Lower Respiratory Tract Infections." Infections in Medicine. 2/1992

"Breast Cancer Treatment Options." Executive Producer of Videotape prepared by Health Care Communications. 1988.

"Efficacy and Safety of Once Daily Sustained Release Diltiazem Capsules in Mid-to-Moderate Hypertension." Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Dec. 1988.

"New Dimensions in Antacid Therapy." Editorial Panel. Educational Brochure prepared by Gardiner-Caldwell-Synermed.

Academic Appointments:

University of Kentucky
Doctor of Pharmacy Clerkship Program
Adjunct Clinical Faculty 1980-1985

University of Kentucky
Clinical Associate Program
Clinical Preceptor 1980-1985

University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Voluntary Faculty

Awards and Honors:

College
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Phi Sigma Alpha Liberal Arts Honorary
- Senior Class Treasurer
- Phi Delta Theta (Multiple Offices and Scholarship Awards)
- Hervey Chambers Scholarship

Medical School
- American Medical Student Assoc. (Vice President)
- Phi Chi (Executive Board)
- Clarke-Aff Scholarship
- Ohio State Medical Association Scholarship
- Health Professions Scholarship
- Dr. George Van Buren Medical Award

Miscellaneous
- AEQUUM Award, 1991 (Given by the Professional Women's Forum to Honor an Employer Who Advances Women in the Work Force)
- Nominated for Outstanding Alumnus-University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 1996.