SCORE Physician Alliance is comprised of a network of private-practice physicians from various medical offices who perform clinical research trials.

SCORE's Medical Director, Jeffrey A. Hirschfield M.D. has a wealth of experience providing complete oversight in the ethical conduct of research involving human participants, patient privacy and confidentiality, informed consent practices, data and safety monitoring, and continuous regulatory reviews.

SCORE has delegated standard operating procedures for our sites and research personnel to ensure the highest standards of quality in the conduct of our clinical trials.

• Dermatology - acne, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, psoriasis
• Gastroenterology - GERD, gastritis, IBS, colitis
• Gynecology - multi-specialty
• Hematology - anemia, hyperlipidemia
• Infectious Diseases- multi-specialty
• Neurology - Migraine, Parkinson’s, Stroke
• Oncology - multi specialty, targeted therapies
• Ophthalmology - corneal diseases, dry eye, conjunctivitis
• Pediatrics - multi-specialty
• Podiatry - tinea pedis, onychomycosis, wound healing
• Psychiatry - anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive, panic disorder
• Respiratory - COPD, bronchial asthma, otitis media, chronic rhinitis
• Vaccines - infants, children, and adults

Research Collaborators:
Sponsors include Alcon, Allergan, Astra-Zeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen-McNeil, Medimmune, Merck, Novartis, Oxford BioMedica, Pfizer, Pharmacia, Ross, WyethCRO’s include Covance, ClinAssure, ICON, Ingenix, Kendle, PPD, PRA, Pharmanet, Paragon, Parexel, West, Quintiles

Each physician office provides outpatient medical services in a private practice setting. Each office provides for large examination rooms, comfortable monitoring rooms with internet and email access, CLIA or COLA-accredited laboratories. Emergency preparedness equipment and standard operating procedures in the event of an emergency situation. All offices have nearby hospitals and emergency room services within a 2-mile radius. Affiliate offices are located in Southern Pinellas County, FL within a 20-30 minute drive from Tampa International Airport.

Robert K. Beamer D.O- Family Medicine
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

Chetan K. Desai M.D. M.B.A. - Gastroenterology
Certified- American Board of Gastroenterology
Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine

Garcia J. DeSousa M.D.- Neurology
Certified- American Board of Neurology

Maria Gregory M.D.- Gynecology
Certified- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Jeffrey A. Hirschfield M.D. - Pediatrics
Certified- American Board of Pediatrics

Pothen Jacob M.D.- Gastroenterology
Certified- American Board of Gastroenterology
Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine

Don B. Knapp M.D. - Ophthalmology
Certified- American Board of Ophthalmology

Rakesh Mittal M.D. Ph.D.- Internal Medicine
Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine

Stephen L. Moss DPM- Podiatric Medicine
Certified- American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Mihir B. Patel M.D.- Gastroenterology
Certified- American Board of Gastroenterology
Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine

Anil N. Raiker M.D - Hematology/ Oncology
Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology

Rafael L. Rocha M.D.- Hematology/ Oncology
Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology

Nandkishor N. Shah M.D.- Internal Medicine
Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine

Sonal N. Shah M.D.- Internal Medicine
Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine

Belur S. Sreenath M.D.- Gastroenterology
Certified- American Board of Gastroenterology
Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine

Each office has its own highly qualified staff. Research personnel have been educated in good clinical practices and patient confidentiality. All study coordinators are highly trained in patient education, laboratory draws, specimen processing and shipping including IATA certification.

Jeffrey A. Hirschfield M.D., Score’s medical director, has served as Principal Investigator for over forty pediatric and adult clinical trials. He is Board-Certified in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. Hirschfield provides complete oversight for Score’s ongoing clinical trials involving multi-specialties.

Laura Toon L.P.N., C.R.C.- Nurse and Clinical Research Coordinator

Kristine Collins - Clinical Trials Regulatory Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator

Julie A. Hirschfield B.A. Education - Patient Education coordinator and Clinical Research Coordinator

Recruitment for our various clinical trials is derived primarily from private practices within Score’s physician network. Electronic databases at each site are able to stratify prospective patients by demographics, diagnosis type, etc. utilizing standard medical billing software.

All research sites are able to utilize Central IRB's.

For more information, please contact:

Jeffrey A. Hirschfield M.D.
Medical Director
SCORE Physician Alliance
6499 38th. Avenue N. Suite A-2
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 USA
Phone: 727-381-4305
Fax: 727-344-7509
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Last updated on April 21, 2008

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