Dr. Kirkpatrick has devoted his life to the fight against RSD. He has been the recipient of awards from Florida Governors Jeb Bush and Bob Martinez, and from several Deans of the College of Medicine for his accomplishments while at USF. In 2002, the Dean recognized his service and gave him 
an award for being an "outstanding employee who exemplifies the work ethic and commitment that has helped to make the College of Medicine and the Health Science Center a success”.
In 2001 Dr. Kirkpatrick established The International Research Foundation for RSD / CRPS . He has had the honor of serving as the Chairman of the Foundation’s distinguished Scientific Advisory Committee since its inception. His duties for the Foundation have included conducting clinical research, educating and advising patients who elect to participate in clinical studies, and providing special treatments for RSD / CRPS research subjects.
Some of these treatments, such as conscious sedation with ketamine IV infusions, are critical and not readily available elsewhere in the USA. Patients who fail to receive this treatment are likely to suffer an acute exacerbation of unbearable pain due to RSD / CRPS. Additionally, there are children who suffer from RSD /CRPS and receive treatments that are only available through Dr. Kirkpatrick.
Dr. Kirkpatrick has also devoted significant efforts to educating physicians worldwide on RSD / CRPS and has led the Foundation’s fund raising efforts.
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The Institute opened its Ambulatory Surgical Center in February 2008 and is headquartered in Tampa.
The Center is approved by the Florida Board of Medicine for Level II surgery.