Dr. John “Jack” W. Fulkman III is the owner of and clinician at Gateway Chiropractic - South Shore, PLLC.
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Chiropractic from Texas Chiropractic College in 2002, included an orthopedic spine surgery rotation at UTMB in Galveston
Bachelors of Science in Biology from Gannon University (Erie , PA, 1993 ) activities included 4 year starter varsity running back (Football), Pi Kappa Alpha
Graduate studies in molecular cell biology at
West Virginia University, 1993-94
Post Doctoral Certificates in Sports Medicine (2007) and Acupuncture (2002)
PROFESSIONAL
Team Chiropractor - 2019- present Houston Texans. Locally over a decade of service as sideline team doctor for local high schools such as Clear Lake, Dickinson, Clear Creek, Texas City and Clear Falls Race Event Support (16+years): from local fun runs, school fundraisers, other local athletic events to Crossift Competitions and the team lead for Ironman 70.3 Galveston and the Ironman Texas National Championship
Former Board of Regents of Texas Chiropractic College, where serving Chair of the Clinical Committee and Executive Committee. He also served as the Chief of Clinical Operations at the college’s Moody Health Center. Ongoing lectures and presentations to, personal trainers, medical clinics, NASA/Safety events, as well as the Greater Houston Athletic Trainers
PERSONAL
Native of New Castle, Pennsylvania (north of Pittsburgh), relocated to League City, Texas in 1997. Great Grandfather, George Fulkman Sr., graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1923. Spouse - Dr. Deb Palazzi, an Infectious Disease Pediatrician with Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital Family resides in League City with son Jake (11), 3 cats, many fish and a dog.
