Problem Solver

Richard Boles

I have expertise in a wide variety of fields that helps me to grasp problems and develop novel solutions. In particular, I am a practicing pediatrician as well as a researcher in mitochondrial genetics, which gives me a working perspective from molecules to the physician's office. I am a highly creative thinker and love new challenges.

Areas Richard Boles is Knowledgeable in:

Genetics

Techniques Richard Boles Uses:

Molecular genetics
Biological and biochemical techniques
Clinical Trials
Surveys
Medical examinations
Imaging techniques (e.g. magnetic resonance spectroscopy)
Autonomic testing
Whatever is needed to solve the problem.
I have traveled widely. I am conversational in Spanish, and I can read Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Richard Boles's Problem Solving Skills:

  1. Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine
  2. Pediatrics
  3. Functional Disorders (migraine, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel, pain syndromes)
  4. Autistic Spectrum Disorders/Autism
  5. Medical Research
  6. Institutional Review Board/Human Subjects
  7. Pediatric Urgent Care
  8. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  9. Genetic Testing
  10. Autonomic Nervous System/Dysautonomia
  11. Birth Defects
  12. Teratology
  13. Genetic Disease/Genetic Disorders/Syndromes
  14. Metabolic Disease
  15. Molecular Diagnostics
  16. Molecular Genetics

Richard Boles's Problem Solving Experience:

  1. - I have developed patented genetic testing for mitochondrial disorders and additional patents under review for the diagnosis of migraine, chronic fatigue syndrome, autism, sudden infant death syndrome, chronic pain disorders, and several other conditions.
    - I have identified genetic changes that are important risk factors in the development of the above listed conditions, and others.
    - I have developed a new therapeutic regiment for the treatment of cyclic vomiting syndrome, and tested it as being superior to the previous standard treatment.
    - I have co-authored clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cyclic vomiting syndrome.
    - I have developed a novel program for the evaluation of patients with multiple functional conditions of possible mitochondrial etiology and successfully implemented it at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
    - I have co-authored clinical care protocols, including most recently for metabolic patients undergoing anesthesia.