Research Center Profile:
Redpoint Research
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Musculoskeletal
Nephrology
Neurology
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Psychiatry/Psychology
Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Rheumatology
Trauma (Emergency, Injury, Surgery)
Redpoint Research is a multi-specialty clinical research
facility employing several physicians and full-time study
coordinators. We are a private multi-physician family practice with
two locations in Phoenix, and affiliated with Northwest Medical
Center and the Southwestern Center for Pain. Our goal is to enroll
high numbers of eligible, compliant subjects, while generating and
maintaining top-quality source documentation and CRF data. Redpoint
Research maintains relationships with many physicians and medical
centers throughout the Phoenix area, creating numerous sources for
subject referrals and specialty sub-investigator needs. We always
use the central IRB, if available, and ensure a regulatory document
turnaround time of five business days or less. Three full-time
clinical study coordinators are employed at Redpoint Research, and
each study is completely assigned to one coordinator, from start to
finish – including drug dispensation and regulatory document
maintenance. All coordinators are cross-trained on other studies to
ensure proper oversight and backup.
Redpoint Research has experience with Phase II, IIb, III, IIIb,
and IV studies in a variety of indications - type I and II
diabetes, hypertension, chronic and acute pain management
(including opioids), osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,
depression, GI diseases, asthma and allergies, diabetic neuropathy,
hyperlipidemia, and more. Our affiliation with Northwest Medical
Center allows us access to an extensive patient database - over
20,000 patients a year in a primary care setting. We are able to
electronically query this database to find eligible subjects for
all indications. We use two main Principal Investigators, Dr. Jay
Bernstein and Dr. Herbert Goodman. Dr. Bernstein has over sixteen
years of clinical research experience, and Dr. Goodman has over
five years. We also use several sub-investigators who all have over
two years of research experience. Please see the Investigator
Experience section below for more detail about our
investigators.
Redpoint Research is located in a 10,000+ square foot,
free-standing building in northwest Phoenix, near the intersection
of the I-17 and Peoria Avenue. Sharing this building is the
Northwest Medical Center and the Southwestern Center for Pain. In
total, we have 15 exam rooms, a surgical procedure room, a
respiratory treatment room, a physical therapy treatment area, two
dental exam rooms, and an extremely secure drug storage area.
Redpoint Research has multiple ECG machines, vascular study
equipment, x-ray capabilities, emergency equipment, a blood drawing
station, two laboratory processing areas, a conference room, and a
staff lounge.
Monitors at Redpoint Research will find a comfortable, spacious
work area with immediate access to a phone, fax machine, copier,
wired or wireless high-speed internet, refreshments, and
privacy.
Jay G. Bernstein, DO received a diploma from
Ohio University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been
practicing in the Phoenix area since 1983 and is board certified in
Family Practice. Dr. Bernstein has been employed at Northwest
Medical Center since 1996 and has been involved in clinical trials
for sixteen years. His PI experience includes allergic rhinitis,
otitis media, depression and mental disorders, hypertension,
prostatic hyperplasia, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes,
myocardial infarction, chronic pain, hyperlipidemia and
hypercholesterolemia, pediatric vaccination, and gastro-intestinal
diseases. Dr. Bernstein has also served as a sub-investigator on
additional clinical trials.
Herbert D. Goodman, MD is a graduate of the
University of Geneva, Switzerland, where he was involved in
post-graduate studies of pharmacology and ophthalmology. Dr.
Goodman is a published author and board-certified in Pain
Management and Disability Evaluation. Dr. Goodman is an American
Academy of Disability Evaluation Fellow, a Diplomat in the American
Academy of Pain Management, and was elected as an approved
consultant of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr.
Goodman is currently the director of Northwest Medical Center and
the Southwestern Center for Pain in Phoenix, and has five years of
clinical research experience. Dr. Goodman has PI experience in
chronic pain studies, including osteoarthritis and lower back pain,
and he has also served as a sub-investigator on many additional
studies.
Alfonso Roggiero, PA-C has been in practice in
Arizona since 1987, and received his Physician’s Assistant degree
from Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been
with Northwest Medical Center since 1989. Mr. Roggiero has two
years of clinical research experience and serves as a
sub-investigator for Redpoint Research.
Lisa Sparks, MD received her medical degree
from the University of California in Davis in 1981. After
completing her internship and residency in Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Sparks
was board certified in Internal Medicine in 1985. She has practiced
Addiction Medicine full-time for 15 years, and has served as the
Medical Director of two Behavioral Health facilities. Since 2000,
Dr. Sparks has shifted her practice to include Medical Pain
Management. She is currently in private practice at Desert Pain and
Rehab Specialists, and serves as a sub-investigator for Redpoint
Research.
Juan Castro, BS, CCRC is employed full-time as
a Clinical Manager at Redpoint Research. Mr. Castro graduated from
Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and was previously a
Research Assistant at Kaiser Permanente in Pasadena, California. He
has a strong management, computer, and business background, and is
fluent in English and Spanish.
Jason Zatkovich is employed full time as a
clinical research coordinator. He is currently in his senior year
at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and is
pursuing a degree in Biology. Mr. Zatkovich has a strong background
in computer skills and communication, and will be directing all
Redpoint Research recruitment activity.
Susy Pratt, BA is employed full time as a
clinical research coordinator at Redpoint Research. She has a
Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Boston University and comes to us
from the National Genetics Institute in Los Angeles where she was a
technician and team leader. Ms. Pratt brings many years of
experience to Redpoint Research along with a solid analytical,
research, and organizational background.
Pat Kerfoot, PRT is employed full time as our
recruiting specialist. Ms. Kerfoot has for the past 13 years been
the office coordinator for Southwestern Center For Pain in both
their Phoenix and Yuma locations. She has worked closely with both
Dr. Goodman and Dr. Bernstein in the pain management field. She
brings a total of 23 years medical experience to our research
team.
Many other people work in a part-time capacity for Redpoint
Research. We have an accountant, a medical lawyer, several
consultants, a marketing specialist, and other administrative
roles.
