Specialty:
- Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Medical Acupuncture
Board Certification:
- American Board of Medical Acupuncture
- Certified Specialist in Medical Acupuncture, 2003
- American Board of Preventive Medicine
- Certified Specialist in Occupational Medicine, 1992
- National Board of Medical Examiners, 1979
Education:
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, BS Cum Laude
Medical School:
- UCLA School of Medicine Medical Acupuncture for Physicians, 2000
- University of Michigan MPH in Environmental and Industrial Health, 1991
- Albany Medical College MD, 1978
Residency:
- University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Occupational Medicine, 1989 – 91
- Ball Memorial Hospital, Rotating Internship, 1978 – 79
Fellowship:
- American College of Preventive Medicine
Associations:
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Northwest Association of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
Special Interests:
- Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
- Ergonomics
- Disability Prevention
Personal Interests:
- Hiking
- Vocal Music
- Bicycling
Did You Know:
- Dr. Santoro learned his craft in the industrial Midwest. He has been a company physician for major automobile manufacturers and worked extensively with the world-renowned University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics. His work interests include sorting out complicated issues of causation and managing disability, with his greatest satisfaction arriving from helping injured individuals return to productive work. In addition to playing the violin, Dr. Santoro was a chorus member of the Indianapolis Opera and has sung in other professional vocal groups.
