Sports Injuries Expert Witnesses

Sports injuries 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 sports injuries. The sports injuries expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Plastic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Trauma Surgery.

Weston J. Welker, MD Carewell, LLC

Huntsville, Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine - Heart attack, strokes, diabetic ketoacidosis, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, trauma, prostate disease, cholesterol management, headaches, sports injuries, cancer screening, wound care
Board certification in Family Medicine Licenses in Alabama and Tennessee ACLS, PALS, ATLS certified Has had over 30 years experience in family medicine Has had had small town ER experience to include critical care medicine and trauma medicine, for the last 25 years Has taught pre-medical, medical, and nurse practitioner students in the emergency department and the office, to include business experience, procedural medicine, and organization of efficient medical thought. Has spoken on television, and given community lectures, regarding medical topics of concern. Has had experience in working with prescribing controlled medical substances, and the legal responsibilities surrounding this in chronic and acute pain control. Wound care training and HBO by Healogics, based on military research and civilian clinic experience.

Vlad Gendelman, MD, QME, FAAOS Expedient Medicolegal Services

North Hollywood, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - 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...

John D Kaufman, MD John D. Kaufman, MD, Inc.

Valencia, California
Orthopedic Surgery - Sports Injuries, Back and Neck Injuries, Fractures
Board Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Consultant Reviewer The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Expert Medical Reviewer Medical Board State of California

Nicholas Kusnezov, M.D. Expedient Medicolegal Services

La Jolla, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Sports Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Fractures, Ligament Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Rotator Cuff Injury, Hip Replacement, Surgical Implants, Knee Replacement, Reconstruction, Surgical Hardware, Devices and Equipment
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov is a premier, nationally-recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in Southern California. He specializes in total joint replacement with extensive experience in managing complex sports and traumatic injuries. His interests currently lie in muscle-sparing anterior total hip replacement, state-of-the-art robotic joint replacement, and rapid recovery protocols. Born on the East Coast, he spent his formative years in southern California, graduating summa cum laude from UCLA bioengineering and AOA from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He was the only dual recipient of the Edward K Rice Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award and university-wide Outstanding Bachelor of Science Award, in addition to being solely bestowed the Longmire Surgical Society Award for his distinctive achievement and surgical aptitude. After medical school, he subsequently commissioned into the U.S. Military as an officer and co...

Glenna Tolbert, MD Tolbert Rehabilitation

Beverly Hills, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Spinal Cord Medicine, Independent Medical Exam, Life Care Planning, Orthopedics - Nonsurgical, Carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, back pain, sports injuries, industrial/work injuries, herniated disc, pinched nerve, arthritis, stroke, brain injury, concussions
Dr. Glenna Tolbert, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • Dr. Tolbert is a double board-certified physician who has specialized in physical medicine, rehabilitation and spinal cord injury medicine for 25+ years • She teaches and publishes her approaches to regenerative medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School Of Medicine • Graduate of UCLA • Completed medical school at Howard University’s Medical School • Interests: Carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, back pain, sports injuries, industrial/work injuries, herniated disc, pinched nerve, arthritis, stroke, brain injury, concussion • Received the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Outstanding Tutor Award in recognition of the exceptional quality of her teaching in the problem-based learning component of the human biology and disease medical education curriculum • She is certified by the State of California as a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for workers injured on the job • Dr. Tol...

Mark D Santi, MD

Honolulu, Hawaii
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - trauma, arthritis, lower extremity reconstruction, sports injuries, fracture care, accidents, causation, operating room safety, hospital liability
Over 30 years of operative orthopedic experience treating traumatic and sports related injuries with a subspecialization in lower extremity deformity and arthritis. Over 18 years experience as Chief of Surgery overseeing all surgical departments and anesthesia at a major metropolitan hospital and its affiliated clinics. Over 10 years experience as the orthopedic team physician at a Division 1 NCAA football program providing on field coverage. Over 25 years experience in report writing, deposition and trial testimony. Clinical Assistant Professor at the John A Burns School of Medicine, Univ of Hawaii, Dept of Surgery teaching orthopedic residents and students since 1994.

Eric M Orenstein, MD, MBA IU Health Arnett Hospital

Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation
I am a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in my 34th year of practice. I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida. I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medi...

Eric M Orenstein, MD, MBA IU Health Arnett Hospital

Lafayette, Indiana
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation
I am a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in my 34th year of practice. I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida. I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medi...

Stephen A Chidyllo, MD, DDS, FACS Stephen A. Chidyllo, MD,DDS, FACS

West Long Branch, New Jersey
Plastic Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Maxillofacial Surgery, Maxillofacial Trauma, Facial Trauma, Scars, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Broken Facial Bones, Craniofacial Trauma, Broken Jaw, Broken Eye socket, Orbital Fracture, Dental Injuries, Dog Bites, Work Related Injuries, Sports Injuries, Domestic Accidents, Personal Injuries, Burns,
First Non-Recorded Telephone Review of any case is always Complimentary. Dr. Stephen Chidyllo is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member surgeon of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, as well as many other national and regional societies. Dr. Chidyllo is one of an elite group of plastic surgeons internationally who have completed full education, fellowship training and expertise, in the fields of Plastic Surgery, Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry. He has dedicated his whole career, over 30 years, caring for facial trauma patients, patients who have sustained injuries after, motor vehicle accidents, work related industrial trauma and sports related injuries. Dr. Chidyllo has reviewed medical records, represented and testified equally for both the plaintiff and the defendant over his career. He is the former Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at J...

Eric M Orenstein, MD, MBA IU Health Arnett Hospital

Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation
I am a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in my 34th year of practice. I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida. I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medi...

Randall R Wroble, MD --None--

COLUMBUS, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - knee surgery, shoulder surgery, sports injuries, knee replacement, robotic knee surgery, wrestling injuries, hockey injuries, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy
Dr Wroble has been in the private practice of orthopedic surgery for over 30 years. Dr. Wroble has performed over 10,000 orthopedic surgical procedures primarily involving the knee or shoulder and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Team physician for professional, Olympic, college and high school teams. Many years of resident and student teaching. Extensive speaking experience at the local, state, and national level. Numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and book authorship. Provided expert testimony in numerous depositions and reviewed records for dozens of cases. Expert consulting assisting both plaintiff and defense in issues regarding standard of care, surgical complications, and injury causation. Priority availability for scheduling meetings and depositions. Reliably meeting required deadlines. Willing to travel throughout the United States. Taking complex medical case and communicating the pertinent facts in a clear, simple, and organize...

Stephen Conner, MD Arcadia Medical Group

Edmond, Oklahoma
Orthopedic Surgery, Family Medicine - Total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, orthopedic trauma surgery, sports injuries, Orthopedic IMEs, Peer Reviews, Record Reviews, Medical Malpractice, plaintiff, defense, Family Medicine, Mental Health
Dr. Conner has been and currently is in the active practice of Orthopedic Surgery in the Oklahoma City area for over 35 years. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Areas of practice include operative and non-operative treatment of Adult Degenerative and Arthritic conditions; Orthopedic Trauma,; Sports Injuries; soft tissue injuries; conditions of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles; hand injuries; spinal conditions and injuries (non-operative only). His surgical procedures include total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, sports injuries. Dr Conner is an OU Physician through the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and regularly sees clinic patients, performs surgery, and takes emergency call in the practice of Orthopedic Surgery. He previously served as an Assistant Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery. His legal experience spans over 30 years of IME, Med Ma...

Anthony Ndu, MD, MBA Kandu Medical Consulting LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Foot and ankle reconstruction surgery, Lower extremity trauma, Sports Injuries, Fractures, Tendon & ligament injuries
Dr. Ndu attended Yale University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He also completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ndu has a full time clinical practice where he performs complex foot and ankle reconstruction surgery including total ankle replacements, sports-related procedures and lower extremity fracture care. Dr Ndu has several years of experience performing record reviews, IMEs and serving as an expert witness.