Dr. Phillips began private practice in 1996 in Connecticut, one of the most Lyme endemic states in country. His accomplishments include: Being well published in the medical literature on the topic of Lyme disease; having lectured at numerous continuing medical education approved scientific conferences; having provided, by invitation only, testimony for the states of Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, & Vermont as a Lyme disease expert at their respective state hearings; and being a past president of The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society.(ILADS) His interview about Lyme disease was recently featured in the Fox 25 prime time, TV documentary, Lyme & Reason.