James Demetrious, DC, DABCO

James Demetrious, DC, DABCO is a nationally distinguished board-certified recognized chiropractic orthopedist and a leading authority in evidence-based care, clinical risk management, and advanced diagnostic assessment. A Diplomate of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Dr. Demetrious brings deep clinical insight and academic rigor to chiropractic education.

As a trusted educator on the NCMIC Speakers Bureau, he delivers dynamic, evidence-based postgraduate programs nationwide. He is also the founder of PostGradDC, a PACE-approved CE provider whose courses qualify for NCMIC’s malpractice insurance discount—offering both clinical and financial value to state associations and their members.

Dr. Demetrious is a published researcher and editor whose peer-reviewed work emphasizes differential diagnosis, patient safety, and clinical excellence. He was the first to publish research linking fluoroquinolone antibiotics to connective tissue degradation and cervical artery dissection—a breakthrough with significant implications for diagnosis and care.

He offers specialized certification programs in Cervical Artery Dissection, Intervertebral Disc Herniation, and Advanced Spinal Imaging, and frequently collaborates with state associations to deliver high-impact education.

A steadfast advocate for the chiropractic profession, Dr. Demetrious is widely respected for his leadership in clinical education, expert testimony in malpractice cases, and commitment to preserving the integrity of chiropractic care. Associations seeking a highly credentialed, engaging speaker will find his programs uniquely valuable to their members and mission.

NCMIC Seminar Topics:

• Cervical Artery Dissection and Stroke
• Advanced Imaging:
  • MRI, fMRI, and CT
  • CBCT
• Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis and Management:
  • Disc Herniations, radiculopathies, and myelopathies
  • Whiplash Associated Disorders
  • Cervicogenic headache, vertigo, tinnitus, and visual complaints
• Differential Diagnosis: Identifying Tumors, Fractures, and Infections
• Pain Management & Integrative Care
• Spinal Manipulation Safety
• Functional Neurology
• Clinical Risk Management
• The Process of Informed Consent
• Documentation
  • Intake and SOAP notes
• Ethics and Sexual Boundaries
• Appropriate Standards of Chiropractic Care