Wesley Lockhart, DO

Associate Professor
Wesley Lockhart
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Faculty
Phone
(702) 777-3234

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Wesley C. Lockhart, DO graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV and completed his first post-graduate year in Hollywood, FL. He then completed an Emergency Medicine residency in York, PA and subsequently became certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians. After almost 10 years of EM practice in Tallahassee, FL, Dr. Lockhart moved to East Lansing, MI and completed a Neuromusculoskeletal/OMM residency associated with Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine where he subsequently taught for several years and remains a Clinical Assistant Professor. He became board certified in NMM/OMM while in Michigan and enjoyed a private practice, while also working in Emergency Medicine until accepting an assistant professor faculty position in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine here at TUN. Currently, he is the second year course director for the OMM curriculum.

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  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Residency, Michigan State University/College of Osteopathic Medicine Ingham Regional Medical Center - Pennsylvania Campus, Lansing, Michigan, January 1995 - April 1996
  • Emergency Medicine Residency Memorial Hospital, York, Pennsylvania, July 1984 - July 1986
  • General Rotating Internship, Humana Hospital of South Broward Hollywood, Florida, July 1983 - July 1984
  • Doctor of Osteopathy, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, West Virginia, Sophomore Class Vice-President Secretary, Student Government Association, August 1979 - May 1983
  • Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology/Chemistry Concord College (now University) Athens, West Virginia Alpha Chi Omega National Honor Fraternity, Blue Key Honor Fraternity, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, August 1975 - January 1979
  • Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Nevada
  • Michigan

          Lectures at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic year 2011- 2017:

  • Introduction to OMM 3 (as course director) 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Cervical Muscle Energy skills preparation 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Inherent Motion of the Craniosacral system, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Osteopathic Approach to the Lymphatic System 2017, 2016
  • Diaphragm and Lymphatic Techniques 2017, 2016
  • Viscerosomatic Reflexes 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
  • Osteopathic Approach to Gastrointestinal Visceral Dysfunction 2017, 2016
  • Visceral Technique Skills Prep 2017, 2016
  • Introduction to OMM 4 (as course director) 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Osteopathic Approach to Lower Extremity Somatic Dysfunction lecture and skills preparation 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
  • Osteopathic Approach to Shortness of Breath 2017, 2016
  • Osteopathic Approach to Chest Pain lecture and skills prep 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Cervical Techniques lecture 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Osteopathic Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of the Ambulatory Patient 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Standing Postural Exam Review May 2017, 2016
  • Supine Exam Respiratory/Circulatory Approach Review May 2017, 2016
  • Osteopathic Approach to Carpel Tunnel Syndrome lecture and skills prep and Osteopathic Approach to Shoulder Decreased Range of Motion lecture and skills preparation 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Integrated Neuromuscular Release and Myofascial Release skills preparatory and work-shop 2017, 2014, 2013, 2012

    First-year courses:

  • Myofascial Release Technique Principles for the Extremities lecture 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Myofascial Release Technique for the Extremities skills preparation 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Myofascial Release Technique for the Thoracic inlet and diaphragms 2017, 2016
  • Respiratory/Circulatory Model lecture and skills preparation lecture 2015, 2014
  • Functional Anatomy and Lumbar Somatic Dysfunction Skills lecture and skills preparation 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Muscle Energy Technique for Lumbar Spine skills preparation 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Articulatory Technique Principles for the Spine lecture 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Muscle Energy Technique for the Lower Extremities and Long Restrictors of the hip lecture and skills preparation 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Myofascial Release and Balanced Ligamentous Techniques for the Lumbar, Sacral and Pelvic Regions lecture and skills preparation 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • University-wide Interdisciplinary Exercises (including second-year students from DO, PA, PT, OT and Nursing programs): as presenter and member of Interdisciplinary Curriculum Committee- Low Back Pain, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
  • Ethics in Medicine, (first-year students from above programs) 2016, 2015

    Third-year courses:

  • Osteopathic Management of CHF 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Exercise Prescription 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

    Post-graduate courses:

  • OMT Workshops (one per month) for Internal Medicine Residency, Postgraduate, years 1, 2 and 3, Valley Hospital, Las Vegas, NV 2013, 2012, 2011

    Additional Lectures and Workshops given within and outside TUN:

  • Introduction to Ayurveda Workshop for students and staff 2016, 2015
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in the ER Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) at Touro University California, 2015
  • EMIG at Touro University Nevada, 2015, 2013
  • Meniere's Syndrome as a Result of Multiple Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries with Proposed Anatomic Mechanism: Two Case Studies, Osteo: la revue des osteopathes, May 2000, vol. 52. Meniere's Syndrome as a Result of Multiple Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries with Proposed Anatomic Mechanism: Two Case Studies, Journal of the American Academy of Osteopathy, 1999, vol. 9, no. 3, pg. 21-24, 37-43. AIDS Overview AIDS Legal Manual, Florida AIDS Legal Defense and Education Fund, editor Jeff Peters, Esq., Tallahassee, Florida 1993.

    Co-authored papers/posters:
  • An Osteopathic Approach, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Angioedema, Lee, I; Khilnani, S; Lockhart, W; Valley Hospital Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2012, poster.

    Papers not published:
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor and Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose, written 1986, Memorial Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency Program, York, Pennsylvania.
  • The Use of Computerized Tomography for Headache in the Emergency Room: A Retrospective Study, written in 1985, Memorial Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency Program, York, Pennsylvania.

    Newspaper columns published in the community news, Tallahassee, Florida, 1993-94:
  • Summer Skin Disease
  • Will Universal Health Care Cover Alternative Therapy?
  • AIDS and Idiocy
  • Football Causes Cancer (an article on sun exposure)
  • Fascia Research Society
  • American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association
  • American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians
  • American Academy of Osteopathy
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Michigan Osteopathic Association (out of state)
  • Maharishi Ayurvedic Medical Association
  • September 2010-present: Assistant Professor Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Touro University Nevada
  • January 2001-August 2010: Private Practice Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine East Lansing and Lansing, Michigan
  • October 1999-January 2001: Private Practice Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Creative Wellness Holistic Health Center East Lansing, Michigan
  • February 1997-September 1999: Clinical Medical Director
  • June 1996-September 1999 Assistant Professor Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine East Lansing, Michigan
  • March 1997-October 2009: Emergency Medicine Physician part-time
  • February 1995-March 1996: Carson City Hospital, Carson City, Michigan
  • March 1996-2001: Emergency Medicine Physician part-time Iron County General Hospital Iron River, Michigan
  • May 1993-September 1995: Private Practice - Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Ayurveda 1150 East Tennessee Street Tallahassee, Florida
  • August 1990-November 1994: Emergency Medicine Physician part-time Gadsden Memorial Hospital Quincy, Florida
  • August 1990-May 1992: Thagard Student Health Center part-time Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida
  • July 1989-August 1990: Emergency Medicine Physician Tallahassee Community Hospital Tallahassee, Florida
  • October 1987-January 1989: Medical Director, Emergency Room Department of Family Practice Gadsden Memorial Hospital Quincy, Florida
  • July 1986-July 1989: Emergency Room Physician Gadsden Memorial Hospital Quincy, Florida