Publications
- Kentucky Regulations Update
- ASAM Nomination to HHS Best Practices Task Force
- ASAM Nomination to AMA Future of Pain Care Task Force
- KMA Special Series on Prescription Drug Abuse
- Introducing James Patrick Murphy MD MMM
- 5-STEP Initial Approach to Caring for the Displaced Pain Patient on Chronic Opioid Therapy
- Problem Solving - The need for safe harbor for chronic pain patients and their physicians
- Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Spring 2019 newsletter featuring Dr Murphy's article on displaced pain patients
- This guy, he's got stories - Veterans Day 2019 via Louisville Medicine journal, Greater Louisville Medical Society
- Federal and State Cases 8.7.2023.pdf
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: Murphy Pain Center
- Phone: 502-736-2902
- Cell: 502-664-1803
- Fax: 877- 497-8259
- Website: www.murphypaincenter.com/louisville/
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Pain Management - Medicine and Addiction MedicineSpecialty Focus:
Chronic pain, Pain Management, addiction, opioids, substance abuse, Suboxone, MAT, prescribing, controlled substance, DEA, medical board, regulations, Kentucky, IndianaEducation:
MD, University of Louisville ; MMM (Master of Medical Management), University of Southern California; BA (English), Westminster College; DFASAM (Distinguished Fellow), American Society of Addiction MedicineYears in Practice:
37Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
9Additional Information
James Patrick Murphy, MD, MMM, DFASAM is a nationally recognized physician leader and expert in Pain Management, Addiction Medicine and controlled substances prescribing. He is the Immediate Past President of the Kentucky Society of Addiction Medicine and is the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s delegate to the American Medical Association’s Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force. Dr. Murphy is also the southeastern United States Regional Director (Region X) for the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Murphy is founder and CEO of Murphy Pain Center located in New Albany, Indiana. In addition, he serves gratis as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is also a past president of the Greater Louisville Medical Society and serves on the board of the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition. Dr. Murphy’s credentials are exceptional: ABMS board certifications in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He has earned the distinction of Distinguished Fellow, American Society of Addiction Medicine (DFASAM). His subspecialty Pain Medicine fellowship was at Minnesota’s renowned Mayo Clinic, where he also served on the faculty of the Mayo Medical School. He earned a Master of Medical Management degree (MMM) from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. In recognition of his advocacy for universal access to quality healthcare, Dr. Murphy was selected for the prestigious Mayday Fellowship in Washington, DC. Dr. Murphy has created educational programs recognized by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and the Federation of State Medical Boards. Nationwide he has given presentations in concert with government regulators, law enforcement, physician groups, and other community organizations. His work has been featured in a diversity of media ranging from peer-reviewed medical journals, magazines and newspapers, to television, Internet sites, social media, and both the Kentucky and the Indiana board of medical licensure websites. A former Commander in United States Navy with over 17 years of service to the Navy, Dr. Murphy served our nation as a Naval Flight Surgeon aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. His overseas volunteering has included numerous surgical missions as an anesthesiologist with Operation Smile.