Clinic Director

“My patients deserve individualized care and sometimes require a referral to another specialist (i.e., Primary Care Physician (PCP), Radiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon or Neurosurgeon). Having gained respect and trust with the medical community has allowed me the ability to easily refer my patients to these practitioners if needed.” -Dr. Priester

Education

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree, 1980
National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology, 1976
Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

Myers Park High School, 1972
Charlotte, NC

Post-Graduate Training

Family Practice and Internal Disorders, 2003
Nutrition, 2003
Forensic Chiropractic, 1997
Sports Medicine, Emergency Medical Procedures, 1995
Manipulation Under Anesthesia, 1994
Orthopedics, 1990-91
Radiology, 1982-83

Certifications

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP)
CPR Certified by the American Heart Association
Impairment Rating for Disability Evaluation
Manipulation Under Anesthesia

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Academy of Spine Physicians
American Chiropractic Association
Council on Diagnostic Imaging
Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness
Florida Chiropractic Association
National Board of Chiropractic Forensic Examiners
North Carolina Chiropractic Association
South Central Chiropractic Association

Hospital Affiliations

Presbyterian Hospital (Charlotte, NC) and Novant Healthcare Medical Staff, Level I Allied Health Practitioner with with Musculoskeletal Diagnostic and Admission Privileges

Professional Licensure
North Carolina
Florida

Peer Review and IME

Corvel, Integon, Aetna, Crawford Insurance Company, Genex Services, Inc., Allstate and others

Interdisciplinary

Charlotte Physicians & Rehabilitation Group, Founder, 2002-2004
Active participant in weekly spine conferences at OrthoCarolina and Presbyterian Orthopedic Hospital, Charlotte, NC – 1995 to Present

Appointments

Team Chiropractor
Charlotte Hornets, 1988-2002
Charlotte Checkers Hockey, 1999-2000
Charlotte Cobras Arena Football, 2004

Presentations

“Treating and Preventing Back and Neck Problems”
Various business and professional groups

“Cervical Injuries and Automobile Accidents”
Aetna, Nationwide and Statefarm Insurance Companies

“Chiropractic and Medicine – A Harmonious Relationship”
UNCC School of Nursing

Recognition
Reader’s Choice, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Voted “Best Chiropractor in Town”

Critics Choice, 1997
Voted “Best Chiropractor in Town”

Personal

Born July 19, 1954 in Charlotte, NC
Married with four children