Joint Replacement Expert Witnesses
Joint replacement expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on joint replacement. The joint replacement expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand Surgery, Occupational Medicine, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, and Sports Medicine.
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Nicolas Vardiabasis, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Foot/Ankle, Pediatric Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Fracture, Elbow, Wrist, Hand
I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with extensive clinical and medico-legal experience, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions involving the spine and extremities. I actively practice orthopedic surgery and remain up to date with current standards of care, evidence-based medicine, and surgical techniques.
I practice through multiple office locations across California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County, providing broad geographic accessibility for evaluations, IMEs, and consultations.
In addition to my busy clinical practice, I have substantial experience serving as a third-party expert in personal injury and medical-legal cases. I have been retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel and have provided independent, objective opinions in a wide range of matters. My expert work includes case review, medical record analysis, IMEs, and preparation of detailed narrative reports.
I have been d...
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Vlad Gendelman, MD, QME, FAAOS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
North Hollywood, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Sports Injuries, Scar Reduction, Tendon Tears, Traumatic Injury, Fractures, Ligament Injury, Motor Vehicle Injury, Rotator Cuff Injury, Knee Injury
Dr. Vlad Gendelman received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Southern California, and received his Doctorate from University of California at Irvine. Dr. Gendelman went on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. During his time in Brooklyn, NY he served as a team physician of Sheepshead Bay High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Teams. During his residency he completed rotations through six different New York area hospitals including Brooklyn VA Hospital as well as Kings County Hospital which provides Level 1 trauma care to the surrounding community.
Dr. Gendelman is licensed to practice medicine in the state of California, and is board certified with American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a certified fluoroscopy supervisor and holds an operator permit.
Dr. Gendelman holds membership in various professional organizations, includ...
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Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME
Board-Cert Ortho: QME, PI, Trauma & Sports Injury
Chino Hills, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Expert Witness, Personal Injury, Joint Replacement, Fractures, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injury, Knee Injury, Hip Injury, Arthroscopy, Meniscus Tear, Ligament Injury, Rotator Cuff Tear, Dislocation, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Standard of Care, Causation, Impairment Rating, QME
Afshin Arianjam, M.D., FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine
Education & Affiliations:
University of Southern California, Bachelor of Science (Renaissance Scholar, Magna Cum Laude)
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Medical Doctorate
Fellowship: Sports Medicine
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Medical Director Total Joint Program at Top 100 Hospital
Dr. Afshin Arianjam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist with over a decade of experience in evaluating and treating complex musculoskeletal injuries. He currently serves as Medical Director of a nationally recognized Total Joint Program and practices at a Level 1 Trauma Center, where he manages acute and chronic injuries involving the shoulder, hip, knee, spine, and upper/lower extremities.
As a Qualified Medical Evalua...
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Daniel Davis
Sports Medicine Physician
Simi Valley, California
Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedics, Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Joint Preservation, Ligameny Repair, Innovative Orthopedic Implants, Functional Recovery
Hospital Affiliations:
Adventist Health Simi Valley, California
Aspen Surgery Center Simi Valley, California
Specialty Surgery Center Thousand Oaks, California
Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital
Daniel K. Davis, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 25 years of experience in clinical practice, specializing in advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and knee. As a seasoned sports medicine physician, Dr. Davis is known for employing minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques that reduce perioperative risks and support faster, more complete recoveries. He is also highly skilled in joint replacement surgery, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to restore function in the shoulder and knee. In addition, Dr. Davis has extensive expertise in managing complex skeletal trauma, using state-of-the-art intramedullary devices and locked compression plating to achieve stable fixatio...
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Nicolas Vardiabasis, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Sherman Oaks, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Foot/Ankle, Pediatric Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Fracture, Elbow, Wrist, Hand
I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with extensive clinical and medico-legal experience, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions involving the spine and extremities. I actively practice orthopedic surgery and remain up to date with current standards of care, evidence-based medicine, and surgical techniques.
I practice through multiple office locations across California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County, providing broad geographic accessibility for evaluations, IMEs, and consultations.
In addition to my busy clinical practice, I have substantial experience serving as a third-party expert in personal injury and medical-legal cases. I have been retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel and have provided independent, objective opinions in a wide range of matters. My expert work includes case review, medical record analysis, IMEs, and preparation of detailed narrative reports.
I have been d...
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Joshua Matthews, MD
Experienced Orthopedic Surgery Expert
LAKEPORT, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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Venous medicine, Bone & Joint Disorders, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fracture Management, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Degenerative Joint Disease, Soft Tissue Injuries, Surgical Repair, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Spine Surgery, Trauma
Joshua Matthews, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He was educated at the University of Missouri in Columbia and received his MD degree in 2009. He then completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Kansas. After residency, Dr. Matthews underwent additional fellowship training in arthroscopy and sports medicine in San Diego, California.
As a fellow, he was fortunate to work with athletes at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels. In his nearly 10 years in practice, he has gained extensive experience in the minimally invasive treatment of sports and work-related shoulder and knee injuries. He additionally cares for a variety of traumatic and general orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Matthews enjoys an active lifestyle of rock climbing, hiking, paddleboarding, cycling, and fitness training. Dr. Matthews’s passion for staying active drives his motivation to help patients maintain their physical activity and recover from injury.
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Jordan D. Dangerfield, PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS, FAAOMPT
Orthopedic/Acute Care Physical Therapist
Anaheim, California
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Sport Rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, total knee replacement, personal injury, Manual Therapy, car accident, soft tissue injury, falls, Total Knee Replacement, Musculoskeletal, joint replacement, gait training, Acute Care Rehabilitation, Post-operative, rotator cuff repair, spinal rehabilitation, car accidents
Dr. Dangerfield is a licensed, residency-trained, and fellowship-trained Physical Therapist with a background in treating athletic, musculoskeletal, geriatric, and post-operative patients with evidence-based and biopsychosocial approaches. He maintains a strong interest in clinical reasoning, movement analysis, and individualized patient care. Currently practicing as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in an outpatient setting.
Dr. Dangerfield creates individualized treatment plans for patients in outpatient and inpatient physical therapy settings. He designs and implements return to sport programs for post-operative knee patients through a group exercise class. Moreover, he assists with competency testing in employee onboarding. Dr. Dangerfield is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) offering expert witness services including standard of care evaluations in physical therapy settings, injury causation analysis, medical record review a...
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Laura Sonoda, MD, MPH
Active board-certified Ortho Hand Surgeon
Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists
Pleasanton, California
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, Dupuytren’s fasciectomy/apponeurotomy/Xiaflex, DeQuervain’s, trigger finger, masses/cysts, fractures, arthritis, sports, PRP injection, joint replacement, LRTI, arthroscopy, tendon repair, tendonitis, nerve repair, non operative, tennis elbow, microscope, golfers elbow
Dr. Laura Sonoda is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. In addition to her practice, Dr. Sonoda has been involved in depositions and IMEs. She also boasts several publications describing novel techniques, clinical review, and cadaver anatomical biomechanical studies.
Dr. Sonoda completed her fellowship in Sacramento at UC Davis, her orthopedic surgery residency in Orange, CA at UC Irvine, and her medical school training at USC Keck School of Medicine. She also spent a year in New Orleans obtaining a Masters in Public Health degree with emphasis in epidemiology at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Sonoda was raised in the East SF Bay Area, and is happy to return to the area to raise her family. During childhood, she trained as a competitive gymnast and maintains an understanding of the mindset of an athlete. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, working out ...
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Kevin B Shrock, MD
Orthopedic Expert with Impeccable Credentials
Shrock Orthopedic Consulting, LLC
Plantation, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Joint Replacement, Fractures, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Hand, Spine, Low Back, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Cervical, Lumbar, Arthroscopy
Dr. Shrock has impeccable credentials and a stellar reputation as an orthopedic expert from over 31 years of private practice in Fort Lauderdale. Additionally, he has served his profession nationally as a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ Board of Councilors for six years, three on its Executive Board as Chair of the Committee on Professionalism and Ethics which regulates orthopedic expert witness testimony. And after serving for fifteen years on the board of the Florida Orthopaedic Society, he was elected President, successfully guiding the society’s legislative effort to address inequities in Florida’s workers compensation system.
This wealth of clinical knowledge and experience, combined with national, state and local orthopedic leadership experiences, provides him with a comprehensive and unique perspective to analyze complex medical cases and advise counsel of both the strengths and weaknesses of their case. His goal is to provide objective orthopedic fact...
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David Lent, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Southern Westchester Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Associates
Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip Replacement, Knee replacement, joint replacement, robotic surgery, adult reconstruction, partial knee replacement, MAKOplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair
F.A.A.O.S.
Board certified
Dr David Lent is a board certified orthopedic surgeon licensed in New York and Florida specializing in Joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He has been in clinical practice in Westchester and the Bronx for the past 28 years at the Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates. He is now chief of the Robotic Joint Replacement Center at St Joseph’s Medical Center. Dr Lent is a world leader in robotic hip and knee replacement surgery (MAKOplasty) and travels the country extensively lecturing and instructing surgeons in robotics. Dr Lent has been featured in the Westchester Magazine as one of Westchester County’s “Top Doctors” and has been list in Castle and Connolly for over a decade.
Over the past ten years, Dr Lent has become a leader in expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. He specializes in case review prior to legal action as well as court and deposition testimony.
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Joseph Borrelli, Jr., MD, MBA
Palm Harbor, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery
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total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, complications associated with total joint arthroplasty, fractures, infections of the musculoskeletal system, compartment syndromes, osteomyelitis, arthritis, joint replacement, fracture nonunion, fracture malunion, PTOA
Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 3 decades of active clinical practice experience. Award winning Professor of orthopedic surgery at major medical centers including the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; The Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University, Weill College of Medicine,NY, NY; Washington University in St. Louis; and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX. Decades long experience in teaching medical students, orthopedic surgery residents and orthopedic trauma fellows. Invited lecturer on a host of orthopedic surgery issues locally, nationally and internationally. Widely published in multiple orthopedic surgery peer-reviewed journals, recognized researcher, author and medical editor of textbooks and professional journals. Experienced expert witness in multiple medical malpractice cases, including personal injury cases for the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida and Veteran's Claims and Appeals speciali...
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Zaneb Yaseen, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon Sports Trained based in GA
Kathleen, Georgia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Orthopaedic Surgery, joint replacement, shoulder, acl, knee, trauma, fall, sports medicine, car accident, workmen's comp, fractures, hip
I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty certification in sports medicine. My professional interests include arthroscopy of hip, knee, and shoulder; ligamentous reconstruction; cartilage surgery; joint preservation for knee and shoulder; arthroplasty of shoulder; hip arthroplasty via anterior approach and knee; knee arthroplasty; revision arthroplasty of shoulder; and general fracture care. I earned a medical doctorate from the University of Tennessee in 2008. I then completed an orthopaedic residency program at the University of Rochester Medical Center and concluded my training with a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2015. I currently am a team physician for Mercer University’s soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, and football teams. I recently became a Clinical Preceptor with Trinity School of Medicine. I have been involved with case reviews, narratives as well as depositions over the course of my career. I am currently ...
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Damien Doute, MD
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGERY AND GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS
Spine and Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC
Decatur, Georgia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Pedicle Screws, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Joint Replacement, Fracture/Dislocation, Paralysis, Spine Fusion, Degenerative Spine, Scoliosis, Radiculopathy, Nerve Injury, Laminectomy, Discectomy
I am spine fellowship trained and have practiced a large amount of this discipline since my fellowship in 1998. My spinal expertise lies in the treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine in terms of nonoperative and operative treatment, congenital, traumatic, and degenerative problems. I am comfortable in anterior, posterior and lateral approaches to the entire spine. Spine Surgery, complex and non-complex, cervical, thoracic and lumbar, including revision surgery, is my forte.
I have also practiced a large amount of general orthopedics surgery since residency, concentrating on total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fractures.
I am comfortable with hip, knee and shoulder surgery and diagnosis, including trauma/fractures. I have taken general emergency room call consistently. I also routinely perform knee and shoulder arthroscopy and deal with foot and ankle problems and trauma.
I have given both trial and deposition testimony in a variety of cases.
My me...
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Rory Sandberg, MD, MBA
Hip & Knee Replacement Expert-Fellowship Trained
Bone and Joint Orthopedic Legal Consulting, LLC
Fishers, Indiana
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Revision Knee Replacement, Revision Hip Replacement, Infected Joint Replacement, Hip Fracture, Periprosthetic Fracture, Fractures, Failed Joint Replacement, Knee Arthroscopy, Arthritis, Meniscal Injury, Implant Failure, Metal on Metal, Standard of Care
I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and extensive clinical experience in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. My practice has focused on joint replacement surgery for more than seven years, and I have served as Medical Director of Total Joint Programs at multiple hospitals, where I developed standardized surgical pathways, perioperative protocols, and data-driven quality initiatives aimed at improving safety and outcomes.
My leadership experience includes serving as Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and leading the orthopedic service line for IU Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine–Muncie. I have been actively involved in system and hospital committees focused on peer review, perioperative governance, opioid stewardship, credentialing, and strategic orthopedic program development. These roles have given me deep experience with standards of care, clinical compliance, patient safety, and ...
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Benjamin Schwartz, MD, MBA
Orthopedic Surgeon – Joint Replacement Expert
Beverly, Massachusetts
Orthopedic Surgery
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Joint Replacement Surgery, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Revision Hip Replacement, Revision Knee Replacement, Adult Reconstruction, Hip Fracture, Joint Replacement
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in adult reconstruction with a clinical focus on primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty. Former high-volume joint replacement surgeon with experience in hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings. Clinical expertise includes complex joint reconstruction, periprosthetic fracture, prosthetic joint infection, instability, stiffness, malalignment, and management of failed arthroplasty. Current Chair of the Practice Management Committee for the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Editorial Board member and Elite Reviewer for The Journal of Arthroplasty. Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Provides medical record review, standard of care analysis, causation opinions, and independent medical evaluations.
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Dean P Kendziera, MSHS, PA-C
Physician Assistant with 25 Years of Experience
Norton Shores, Michigan
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery
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Physician Assistant, PA, Midlevel, Orthopedics, Surgery, Trauma, Spine, Joint replacement, fracture, sports medicine, arthroscopy, foot and ankle, osteoporosis, revision surgery, cast, splint, infections, epidural abscess, pain management, narcotics
I have been a Physician Assistant (PA) for 25 years. I have worked in primary care, school-based health, urgent care, pediatric intensive care, outpatient orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. I have been an expert witness for 7 years. I have extensive experience as a PA, most recently in all aspects of orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. My orthopedic experience includes non-operative care and operative care as first assistant for patients with complex conditions involving the spine, neck, hand and extremities, joints, total joints and revision joints, injections, casting, wound care, perioperative care, narcotic and non-narcotic pain management, trauma and fractures. I have rounded on thousands of hospital patients for a variety of operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions; managing their pain, wellness, expectations, anticoagulation therapy, wound and dressing care, antibiotics, hospital and surgical complications, and discharge needs. I am a leader in electronic medical...
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Edward Cheng, M.D.
Harvard trained, full professor, experienced
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Orthopedic Surgery, Oncology
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tumor, bone tumor, soft tissue tumor, sarcoma, cancer, bone cancer, orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement, osteonecrosis, avascular necrosis, amputation, revision, arthroplasty, limb salvage, soft tissue sarcoma, soft tissue cancer, joint infection, prosthesis
I am a board certified, practicing, academic orthopaedic surgeon, and currently hold the positions listed below.
CURRENT POSITIONS
1. Professor, Mairs Family Endowed Chair, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota
2. Head, Section of Adult Reconstructive and Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery
3. Disease Team Lead, Bone and Soft Tissue Service Line, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
4. Lead, Musculoskeletal Service Line, Acute care, M Health-Fairview Health system
5. Director, Adult Reconstruction Joint Replacement Fellowship
6. Chairperson, US-FDA Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee, 9/1/2024-8-31/2028.
For over 34 years, my professional activities have been performing surgical procedures on patients with musculoskeletal cancers and/or joint replacements for limb salvage/reconstruction, teaching, research, and consulting services. As an endowed full professor, I have trained surgeons since 1990 (>272 residents ...
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John Foley, MD, FAAOS
JVFoley MD PLLC
Reno, Nevada
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Orthopedic Surgery, orthopedic, Board-certified, Orthopedic non-surgical, Sports medicine, Arm, Hand, Elbow, Shoulder, Neck, Back, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, arthroscopy, fracture, Joint replacement, Independent medical examination, car accident
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
• Fellow - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS)
• Graduate: Harvard Orthopedic Training Program
• Chief Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital
• Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained
• Associate Clinical Professor – University of Nevada Reno (UNR)
and UNR Admissions Executive Committee member
• California Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)
• Harvard College Graduate
• President: Truckee Surgery Center (2010-2019)
• California and Nevada License
California location is Truckee/Lake Tahoe region
IME services in Reno/ Carson City, Truckee/Lake Tahoe region
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine in California and Nevada. I have been a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon since 1997. I have been Subspecialty Board-Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine since 2011. I am currently a practicing orthopedic surgeon at Plumas District...
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David Lent, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Southern Westchester Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Associates
New Rochelle, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip Replacement, Knee replacement, joint replacement, robotic surgery, adult reconstruction, partial knee replacement, MAKOplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair
F.A.A.O.S.
Board certified
Dr David Lent is a board certified orthopedic surgeon licensed in New York and Florida specializing in Joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He has been in clinical practice in Westchester and the Bronx for the past 28 years at the Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates. He is now chief of the Robotic Joint Replacement Center at St Joseph’s Medical Center. Dr Lent is a world leader in robotic hip and knee replacement surgery (MAKOplasty) and travels the country extensively lecturing and instructing surgeons in robotics. Dr Lent has been featured in the Westchester Magazine as one of Westchester County’s “Top Doctors” and has been list in Castle and Connolly for over a decade.
Over the past ten years, Dr Lent has become a leader in expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. He specializes in case review prior to legal action as well as court and deposition testimony.
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Mark A. Rowley, MD
Mark A. Rowley, M.D., LLC
North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine
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Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Worker's Compensation, Causation and Work Capacity, Medical and Orthopaedic Implant Liability
Qualifications: Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Active clinical practice. I am an experienced forensic medical examiner. Residency and Fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Oregon. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Specialty focus: Orthopaedic Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Personal Injury, Causation, Standard of Care, and Orthopaedic Implant Liability. Certified MedicoLegal Evaluator (CMLE).
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James R Kopp, MD, MBA
James R. Kopp, MD, PC
Cove, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery
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Spine and spine surgery, Malpractice, Case reviews, Sports medicine, Disability, Peer review, General orthopedic surgery, Orthopedics non-surgical, Joint replacement, IMEs, Disability evaluation
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in private practice with 31 years of civilian and 8 years of military (4 Residency and 4 Staff) experience in Orthopedic Surgery. I have developed an interest in IME and Legal Expert examinations due to my interest in teaching, which is what I view the role of an expert.
I have attended the SEAK conference on expert testimony, the AMA course on IMEs and currently spend about 80% of my practice time "Forensic Orthopedics," i.e. IMEs and legal expert testimony.
I am licensed in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, and Alaska. I am an experienced expert witness.
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Akash Gupta, MD
Portland, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Foot surgery, ankle surgery, bunion, Achilles, fracture, joint replacement, sports medicine, arthritis, sprain, tendon tear, revision surgery, knee, lower extremity, arthroscopy, cartilage, hip surgery, upper extremity, trauma
Dr. Gupta is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. He completed orthopaedic residency at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center, one of the world's busiest and most respected orthopaedic trauma hospitals. He then completed a highly prestigious fellowship in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, which is annually considered the top orthopaedic hospital in the nation.
Dr. Gupta has been in private practice for 7 years and practices general orthopaedic surgery with a focus on foot and ankle disorders. He treats common conditions such as bunions, hallux rigidus, and flatfeet. Dr. Gupta is one of a handful of foot and ankle surgeons nationwide with training in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. He also treats degenerative conditions such as ankle arthritis and tendon dysfunction for which he performs ankle replacements and soft tissue reconstructio...
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Christopher Travers, MD
Joint Replacement Surgeon - UPenn Faculty
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery
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Joint Replacement, Adult Reconstruction, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Total Hip, Total Knee, Arthroplasty, Robotic Knee Replacement, Robotic Hip Replacement, Hip Replacement Revision, Knee Replacement Revision, PJI, Joint Infection, Partial Knee, Partial Hip, Periprosthetic Fracture, Revision
Dr. Travers is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstruction (joint replacement) and is on faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as the Director of the Orthopaedic Robotics and Navigation Program at UPenn and is the lead educator for the arthroplasty training curriculum - providing clinical/intraoperative training for medical students, residents, and fellows. He is also the Lead Orthopaedic Quality and Safety Officer at Pennsylvania Hospital.
His clinical interests and expertise include total hip replacement, total knee replacement, navigation and robotic technologies, complex revision knee and hip replacement surgery, periprosthetic fracture, periprosthetic infection, and general orthopaedics/trauma. He practices and maintains medical licenses in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Scott Sexton, MD
VSAS Medical Legal Evaluations
Allentown , Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery
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orthopedic trauma, fractures, nonunions, compartment syndrome, amputation, joint replacement, shoulder, elbow, humerus, nerve injury, pelvis, acetabulum, femur, tibia fractures, ankle fractures, hip, knee, spine, pain, tendon tears
Since 2007 I have been employed full time as an orthopedic surgeon at a large level 1 trauma center. I serve as the director of orthopedic trauma and have performed over 600 cases per year for 15+ years. I manage acute injuries to the upper and lower extremities surgically and non operatively and deal with the long term sequelae of these injuries including infection, nonunion, and nerve injury.
As part of my role, I educate and train medical and physician assistant students. I also oversee quality control of the orthopedic trauma program and attend and participate in monthly quality meetings and M&M reviews. I also participate in local and national meetings as an educator and instructor.
I routinely see patients in the office 2 days a week and manage the acute injuries, while also maintaining a practice in general orthopedics, including performing arthroscopy and joint replacement. I perform surgery 2-3 days per week and perform 600+ surgeries per year with a high volume of...
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Mark A. Rowley, MD
Mark A. Rowley, M.D., LLC
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine
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Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Worker's Compensation, Causation and Work Capacity, Medical and Orthopaedic Implant Liability
Qualifications: Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Active clinical practice. I am an experienced forensic medical examiner. Residency and Fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Oregon. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Specialty focus: Orthopaedic Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Personal Injury, Causation, Standard of Care, and Orthopaedic Implant Liability. Certified MedicoLegal Evaluator (CMLE).
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David Goodwin, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon- 'Top Doc', 70+ Legal Cases
Arthritis & Sports
Chantilly, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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fracture, trauma, labrum, tendon, joint replacement, sports medicine, ligament, arthritis, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic expert witness, independent medical examination, medical malpractice, meniscus, dislocation, back pain, lumbar, cervical, independent medical examination, motor vehicle accident, workers compensation
Dr. David Goodwin is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in both surgical and non-operative care of shoulder, knee, hip, and sports injuries in youth and adults. After attending George Washington University for his undergraduate and medical education, he completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Georgetown University and Fellowship in Sports Medicine at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases.
Based in the Washington, DC area, Dr Goodwin has over a decade of clinical practice and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at George Washington University. He is the winner of multiple 'Top Doctor' awards selected by his patients and peers as a leader in Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Goodwin has handled 70+ medicolegal cases, including IMEs, expert reviews, permanency ratings, and depositions. He is known for helping attorneys build strong, evidence-based cases.
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