Dr. Harrell is nonsurgical orthopedic specialist. He grew up as an athlete and now enjoys working with patients with injuries of the musculoskeletal system. He believes in looking at injuries from a whole body standpoint – not just looking at an injury in isolation. Dr. Harrell values wide range of specialties and knowledge within the Fondren Orthopedic Group.
Undergraduate Education: University of Texas, Austin, TX
B.A. Biology
Fall 1994-Spring 1998
Medical School or Graduate Education: UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
Doctor of Medicine
June 1998- Spring 2002
Post Graduate Training
Internship: University Hospital, Cincinnati, OH,
Transitional Year
July 2002-June 2003
Residency: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Phys. Med. Rehab., Chief Resident
July 2003- June 2006
Current faculty position(s) at BCM:
2017-Current BCM PM&R Vice Chairman of Education and Resident Program Director
2014-Current BCM PM&R Residency Program Director
2016 – Current :Associate professor, Dept. PM&R, Baylor College of Medicine
2007 – 2016 :Assistant professor, Dept. PM&R, Baylor College of Medicine
2009 – 2011 :Residency Program Director, BCM PM&R
2008 – 2009: Associate Residency Program Director, BCM PM&R
Previous faculty position(s) at other institutions:
2006 – 2007: Clinical Instructor, Dept. of PM&R, University of Cincinnati
Formal Sabbatical leave
Not applicable
Other specialized training following academic appointment
Rice University Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management 2015
Honors or Award
Baylor College of Medicine/UTHSCH Alliance Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, 2007-8
Baylor College of Medicine/UTHSCH Alliance Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, 2008-9
Baylor College of Medicine/UTHSCH Alliance Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, 2009-2010
Fulbright & Jaworski L. L. P. Faculty Excellence Award, Teaching/Evaluation April 2013
Baylor College of Medicine/UTHSCH Alliance Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, 2012-2013
Best Doctors 2013-current
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation BCM/UTH Alliance Clinical Excellence Award, 2015
Board Eligibility/Certification
Board Certified in Phys. Med. Rehab, Dec 2007
-Re-certified in Dec 2017
Registered in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, ARDMS
September, 2013
Other non-academic positions
Not applicable
Research Support
Not applicable
National Scientific Participation
Journal editorial boards, etc.
Not applicable
Review panels, etc.
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Manuscript Reviewer 2008-current
Critical Reviews in Rehabilitation Medicine, Manuscript reviewer
Manuscript Reviewer 2008-current
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Accreditation review panel for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Labs 2011-2012
PLOS ONE online scientific journal, Manuscript reviewer 2014-current
Professional societies, etc.; elected positions, etc. American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Invited guest oral board examiner, May 2012
Oral Board Examiner, May 2013
Oral board Examiner, 2014
Oral Board Examiner, 2015
Association of Academic Physiatrists
Program Committee – 2007 – 2014
Member 2007- Current
American Academy of Phys. Med. Rehab. 2003 – Current
Regenerative Medicine Task force, Member-at-large for 2014
annual event pre-course
CME Committee 2013-current
American College of Physician Executives 2007 – 2009
Co-leader Houston Area Network 2008-2009
Member AAMC Group on Educational Affairs 2007-current
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Member 2011-current
Invited lectures, presentations, research seminars: National, International
Electromyography and Cervical Dystonia, Regional Workshop Advance Nerve Ablation Techniques, Feb. 2009
Nerve Blocks in Spasticity Management, Spasticity Pre-Course AAPM&R Annual Event, 2009, Austin, TX
Physical Activity and the Education of Medical Students, Residents and Physicians Course Director on behalf of Association of Academic Physiatrists AAMC Annual Event, 2009, Boston, MA
Electromyography and Cervical Dystonia, Regional Workshop Advance Nerve Ablation Techniques, Feb. 2010
UT/BCM PM&R Alliance Board Review Course Workshop on Therapy Prescription, April 2010
UT/BCM PM&R Alliance Board Review Course Therapy Prescription Writing, April 2010
Co-Director and Lecturer for Spasticity Management Pre-course
AAPM&R Annual Event 2010, Seattle, Washington.
Nerve Block Techniques in Spasticity Management
UT/BCM PM&R Alliance Board Review Course Therapy Prescription Writing, April 2011
Electromyography and Cervical Dystonia, Regional Workshop Ultrasound-guided Interventions, Feb. 2012
Management of spasticity and Cervical Dystonia, Regional Workshop Ultrasound-guided interventions, Sept, 2012
Spasticity Management Pre-course
AAPM&R Annual Event 2012, Atlanta, GA
Ultrasound-guided spasticity procedures.
Featured Lecturer, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Pre-course
Ultrasound in Upper extremity spasticity procedures, Table trainer.
AAPM&R Annual Event Nov. 2014
Lower Extremity MSK: Common Conditions, Diagnosis and Treatment
2016 Comprehesive PM&R Review Course, April 2016
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Pre-course Online lecture: Ultrasound in Upper extremity spasticity procedures, Table trainer.
AAPM&R Annual Event Oct. 2016
Spasticity Management Pre-course (Anticipated) AAPM&R Annual Event 2017, Denver, CO Table trainer, Nerve Blocks in Spasticity Management
Published in referred journals
Harrell JS1, Chiou-Tan FY , Zhang H,3 Kass JS, Taber KH. Procedure-oriented Sectional Anatomy of the Shoulder. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2009 September/October;33(5):814-817.
Kass JS, Chiou-Tan FY, Harrell JS, Zhang H, Taber KH: Sectional neuroanatomy of the pelvic floor, J Computer Assisted Tomography, 34(3): 473-477, 2010.
Sanchez O, Harrell JS, Chiou-Tan FY, Zhang H, Taber KH. Procedure-Oriented Sectional Anatomy of the Elbow. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2012 Jan;36(1):157-160.
Chiou-Tan FC, Harrell JS, Oscar S, Kass JS, Zhang H, Taber KH, Procedure-oriented Sectional Anatomy of the Wrist J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2012 July;36(4):502-504.
Harrell JS, Stimmler E, Chiou-Tan, FC, Oscar S_, , Zhang H, Taber KH, Procedure-oriented Sectional Anatomy Hip Region. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2014 January/February:38(1):142-145
Chiou-Tan FY, Pandit S, Harrell JS, Furr-Stimming E, Zhang H, Taber KH: Procedure-oriented Sectional Anatomy of the Knee, J Computer Assisted Tomography, (in press), 2014
Furr-Stimming E, Chiou-Tan FY, Harrell JS, Zhang H, Taber KH. Procedure Oriented Sectional Anatomy of the Ankle. Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography. 2014;38(6):992-5.
Chiou-Tan FY, Furr-Stimming E, John J, Harrell JS, Zhang H, Taber KH: Procedure-oriented Sectional Anatomy of the Foot, J Computer Assisted Tomography,39(1): 140-142, 2015.
S Hou, J Harrell, S Li. Ultrasonographic validation of anatomical landmarks for localization of the tendon of the long head of biceps brachii. BioMed Research International. Biomed Res Int. 2017;2017:1925104. PMID: 28299316
Other full papers
Bouffard K, Harrell JS. Knowledge NOW Review: Immune-mediated brachial plexopathies. Epub, www.aapmr.org, Jan 2012.
Moody E, Harrell JS. Knowledge NOW Review: Critical Illness Myopathy. Epub, www.aapmr.org, Aug 2016
published without review by peer group
Not applicable.
In preparation
Abstracts given during last three years (Total abstracts =11)
Sanchez O, Taber K, Harrell J, Chiou-Tan FY: Procedure oriented sectional anatomy of the elbow. Assoc Acad Physiatrists, Phoenix, AZ, Apr, 2011.
Chiou-Tan FY, Harrell JS, Sanchez O, Zhang H, Taber K: Procedure oriented sectional anatomy of the wrist and hand, Amer Acad Phys Med Rehabil, Orlando, FL, Nov, 2011. (accepted pending presentation)
Chiou-Tan FY, Harrell JS, Sanchez O, Zhang H, Taber K: Procedure oriented sectional anatomy of the Hip. Assoc Acad Physiatrists, Las Vegas NV, Feb 2012.
Pandit S, Taber KH, Harrell JS, Furr-Stimming, E, Zhang H, Chiou-Tan FY: Procedure-Oriented Sectional Anatomy of the Knee. Amer Acad Phys Med Rehabil, Atlanta, GA, Nov 2012
Furr-Stimming E, Harrell JS, Taber K, Zhang H, Chiou-Tan FY: Procedure oriented sectional anatomy of the foot and ankle, 16th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders – Movement Disorders Society, Dublin, Ireland, June, 2012
Anatomical landmarks for localization of the tendon of the long head of biceps brachii with ultrasonographic validation. 2016, AAP Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA
Books
Complete books written, Not applicable
Books edited, Not applicable
Book chapters written, Not applicable
Other works communicating research results to scientific colleagues
Peer reviewed Case Reports: Not applicable.
Peer reviewed Brief Reports: Not applicable
Other works communicating research results to general public
Not applicable
Didactic course work:
Courses taught at BCM within the Primary department
Courses taught at BCM external to Primary department
Courses taught at other institutions while at BCM
Curriculum development work
Complete Revision of all residency goals and objectives, 2010
C.Non-didactic teaching while at BCM:
Resident training
2-3 residents/rotation (24-36 residents/yr, 9 half days/week, all year, every year) In outpatient and procedural clinics.
Mentor for Critical Review of the Literature 2008: 2 Residents
Mentor for Critical Review of the Literature 2009: 1 Resident
Mentor for Critical Review of the Literature 2010: 2 Residents
Mentor for Critical Review of the Literature 2011: 2 residents
Mentor for Critical Review of the Literature, 2012: 1 resident, winner best review.
Mentor for Critical Review of the Literature, 2013: 1 resident
Clinical Fellow training: Not applicable
Research Fellow training: Not applicable
Graduate Student training: Not applicable
e.Medical student mentoring: Mentor for Medical Student 2-4 week rotation in PM&R, approx. 10 students/yr
Lectures
International: Not applicable
National
Workshops or Seminars
Strategies for Step I: 42nd Baylor College of Medicine/UT Houston Comprehensive PM&R Board Review Course, April 2008
Team Training: Competence Development in Medical Education, Course Director, AAMC Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Nov. 2008
What Every Medical Director Should Know About Patient Safety. Workshop, AAPPM&R 2008 Annual Event, San Diego, CA
Advanced Nerve Ablation Techniques. Workshop, AAPM&R 2008 Annual Event, San Diego, CA
Course Co-director, Course A: Medical education and Administration, 2009 Assoc. of Acad. Phys. Annual event.
Arthritis and Joint Replacement: 42nd Baylor College of Medicine/UT Houston Comprehensive PM&R Board Review Course, April 2009
Advanced Nerve Ablation Techniques. Workshop, AAPM&R 2009 Annual Event, Austin, TX
Therapy Prescription Writing: 43nd Baylor College of Medicine/UT Houston Comprehensive PM&R Board Review Course, April 2010
Co-Director and Lecturer for Spasticity Precourse Nerve Block Techniques in Spasticity Management AAPM&R Annual Event 2010, Seattle, Washington.
Advanced Nerve Ablation Techniques. Workshop, AAPM&R 2010 Annual Event, Seattle, WA
Director for Course “C” and speaker Physical Activity in Medicine Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Assembly, AZ, 2010
Spasticity Management Pre-course AAPM&R Annual Event 2012, Atlanta, GA Ultrasound-guided spasticity procedures
Basics of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Course Director Baylor College of Medicine/UT
Houston Comprehensive PM&R Review Course Anticipated March 2014
Featured Lecturer, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Pre-course Ultrasound in Upper extremity spasticity procedures, Table trainer. AAPM&R Annual Event Nov. 2014
Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal disorders Baylor College of Medicine Comprehensive PM&R Review Course Anticipated March 2015
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Pre-course Online lecture: Ultrasound in Upper extremity spasticity procedures, Table trainer. AAPM&R Annual Event Oct. 2016
Poster presentations – Last three years (Total = 10)
Sanchez O, Taber K, Harrell J, Chiou-Tan FY: Procedure oriented sectional anatomy of the elbow. Assoc Acad Physiatrists, Phoenix, AZ, Apr, 2011.
Chiou-Tan FY, Harrell JS, Sanchez O, Zhang H, Taber K: Procedure oriented sectional anatomy of the wrist and hand, Amer Acad Phys Med Rehabil, Orlando, FL, Nov, 2011. (accepted pending presentation)
Chiou-Tan FY, Harrell JS, Sanchez O, Zhang H, Taber K: Procedure oriented sectional anatomy of the Hip. Assoc Acad Physiatrists, Las Vegas NV, Feb 2012.
Pandit S, Taber KH, Harrell JS, Furr-Stimming, E, Zhang H, Chiou-Tan FY: Procedure-Oriented Sectional Anatomy of the Knee. Amer Acad Phys Med Rehabil, Atlanta, GA, Nov 2012
Furr-Stimming E, Harrell JS, Taber K, Zhang H, Chiou-Tan FY: Procedure oriented sectional anatomy of the foot and ankle, 16th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders – Movement Disorders Society, Dublin, Ireland, June, 2012
Anatomical landmarks for localization of the tendon of the long head of biceps brachii with ultrasonographic validation. 2016, AAP Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA
Regional
Electromyography and Cervical Dystonia, Regional Workshop Advance Nerve Ablation Techniques, Feb. 2009
Electromyography and Cervical Dystonia, Regional Workshop Advance Nerve Ablation Techniques, Feb. 2010
Upper extremity spasticity and Cervical Dystonia, Regional Workshop Upper extremity spasticity, Aug.. 2011
Upper extremity spasticity and cervical Dystonia, Cadaver workshop Upper extremity procedures, Oct. 2011.
Local
PM&R Mystery- Bone Health Resident Lecture, Dec. 2007
Medical Acupuncture Resident Lecture, Jan. 2008
Serotonin Syndrome Resident Lecture, Jan. 2008
Neuro ACES Resident Neurological examination workshop Feb. 2008
The Anatomy of Brain Injury -Quentin Mease Community Hospital Brain injury Support Group Jan. 2008
PM&R Mystery- Ankle Injuries Resident Lecture, Feb 2008
Introduction to Stroke Community Stroke Education Forum Keynote Speaker Feb. 2008
DVT in Rehabilitation PM&R Unit Educational Series, QMCH March 2008
PM&R Mystery- EMG waveforms Resident Lecture, Apr. 2008
PM&R Mystery- Musculoskeletal Radiology Resident Lecture, Nov. 2008
PM&R Mystery- Functional Resident Lecture, Feb. 2009 Neuroanatomy
Neuro ACES Resident Neurological examination workshop Feb. 2009
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Journal Club Resident Lecture, Apr. 2009
Differential Diagnosis in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Resident Lecture, Apr. 2009
How to run effective meetings Resident Lecture, May 2010
Neurorehab Therapy Grand Rounds 3 Hour Lecture Series to neurorehab therapists A Physicians View of Spasticity August 2010
Neurorehab Therapy Grand Rounds Understanding Neurogenic Bladder Feb, 2011
BCH/UT PMR Alliance Grand Rounds Diagnostic and procedural Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the Shoulder October, 2012
Neurorehab Therapy Grand Rounds 2 Hour Lecture Series to neurorehab therapists A Physicians View of Spasticity December 2012
Trochanteric bursitis? Is that your PM&R Grand Rounds Final Answer??? August 2014
Ultrasound in Spasticity Resident Lecture Management May 2014
Partnership for Baylor College of Invited Speaker Medicine, Fountain of Youth March 2015 Luncheon
Pathology of the forearm Resident Lecture September 2016
Pathology of the wrist/hand Resident Lecture September 2016
US evaluation of the shoulder Resident Workshop September 2016
Visiting professorships: Not applicable
Patient care responsibilities at BCM and/or its Affiliated Institutions
Department-wide
Inpatient PM&R Medical Director and attending physician, Quentin Mease Community Hospital 10/07 to 8/12
Spasticity and musculoskeletal Ultrasound clinic, 10/07 to 2/14
PM&R musculoskeletal clinic, Baylor Clinic, 7/12 to current.
Weekend coverage, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital 10/07 to current
Section or specialty: As above
Clinical laboratory responsibilities at BCM: Not applicable
National education or voluntary health organization participation
Member AAMC Group on Educational Affairs
Administrative assignments at BCM
PMR Department administration, committees, etc.
Graduate Medical Education Committee, 2007 – 2008
Co-Chair, Graduate Medical Education Committee, 2008-2009
BCM PM&R Executive Committee, 2008 – current
Associate Residency Program Director, BCM, PM&R: 2008 to 2010
Associate Alliance Residency Program Director, BCM/UTH PM&R 2008-2010
UT/BCM Alliance Executive Committee: Elected Representative 1/1/09 to 12/31/10
Residency Program Director, BCM, PM&R: 2010-2011
Chair, Graduate Medical Education Committee, 2010-2011
Alliance Residency Program Director, BCM/UTH PM&R 2010-2011
BCM PM&R Residency Program Director, 2014-current
ICD-10 Transition Department Champion, 2014
Musculoskeletal Champion for Comprehensive Review of PM&R, March 2015
BCM PM&R Leadership Committee, 2014-current
BCM Residency Program Director 2014-current
BCM PM&R Vice Chairman of Education and Residency Program Director. 2017-Current
Musculoskeletal and Exercise Medical Director for BCM 360, Executive Health Program.
Baylor College administration, committees, etc.
Graduate Medical Education Committee, 2008-2011
Residency Internal Review Subcommittee, 2008-2011 (8 program reviews)
Multidisciplinary Spine/MSK Center Development team, 2014-current
Graduate Medical Education Committee 2014-current
Harris County Hospital District:
PM&R Program Leadership Committee, 2007 – 2012
Co-Chairman, Quentin Mease Code Blue Committee, 2007 – 2012
Quentin Mease Falls PI Committee, 2007 – 2009
PM&R Executive Committee, 2007- Current
Credentials Committee for Ben Taub General Hospital and Quentin Mease Community Hospital, 2010-2012
Other pertinent information not given above.
Invited Member, Houston Marathon Medical Committee 2013-2016
Medical Race Crew Captain for Chevron Houston Marathon 2012-2016
Invited medical support crew for 2012 Marathon Olympic Trials, Houston, Texas
Medical Director, Pursuit Cross Country Ride to benefit The Center Summer 2016
