A group of doctors from Johns Hopkins Hospital published the research leading to the development of these tests.
They designed a series of Pain Diagnostic Tests patient-friendly online tests scored by Bayesian logic and artificial intelligence (AI).
Dr. Nelson Hendler is a distinguished medical professional with extensive experience in neurosurgery, psychiatry, and pain management. He graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1966, where he also played varsity lacrosse[1][5]. Dr. Hendler earned his MD and MS in neurophysiology from the University of Maryland and completed his residency in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Throughout his career, Dr. Hendler has made significant contributions to the field of pain management. He served as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for 31 years and was the clinical director of the Mensana Clinic[1]. Dr. Hendler has been invited to lecture at over 50 medical schools and hospitals across the United States and internationally[1]. He is a prolific author, having published 4 books, 34 medical textbook chapters, and 65 articles[1]. Dr. Hendler has also held leadership roles, including past presidents of the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association of America and the American Academy of Pain Management.
