121 Invasive Expert Witnesses Found

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Neurological Surgery - ACDF, ALIF, Complications, Decompression, Defense, Interbody Fusion, Kyphoplasty, Microdiscectomy, MVC, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Plaintiff, Spine Fusion, Spinal Cord Stimulation, XLIF

...Bjerke has trained in all areas of spinal surgery at top institutions around the country, including minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical disorders, degenerative spinal conditions, trauma and post-traumatic conditions, tumor, infection, as well as complex and revision spine surgery. He has trained with all cutting edge and leading surgical technologies, including intraoperative neuromonitoring, neurophysiology, minimal access surgery techniques, stereotactic computer-aided navigation, and motion-preserving procedures. In addition to several authored publications in Spine, The Spine Journal, and many other peer-reviewed journals, he has shared his research in over 30 national and international meeting presentations. Reviews of the evidence are always honest, and opinions defensible. Legal counsel references available. Visit expertspinesurgeon.com for further information.

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Gastric bypass, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive, gastrointestinal, GI, sleeve, laparoscopic, morbidly obese, weight loss surgery, bariatrics, obesity

I am a full-time, board certified surgeon with a fellowship in bariatric surgery, specializing in complex bariatric cases. I have performed over 3500 bariatric operations including intragastric balloons, as well as many, many other related procedures. I also spend a considerable amount of time teaching, and am an associate professor of surgery at our regional medical school as well as serve as the Director of Medical Education for our hospital's medical student teaching program. I have reviewed over 30 cases in the last decade, have issued written reports, given numerous depositions, and testified in court as an expert witness. I have served on hospital peer-review committees and executive committees, the board of our state medical society and state board of medical examiners, published peer-reviewed articles, and am currently a surveyor for a national surgical quality accreditation program. I limit my expert witness services to bariatric surgery cases and general surgery complications...

Thoracic Surgery - robotic surgery, thoracic oncology, cancer diagnosis and staging, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumor, lung cancer diagnosis, lung cancer diagnosis delay, lung cancer life expectancy

...Baik is a board-certified general thoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic oncology and fellowship-trained in minimally invasive thoracic and esophageal surgery. He has performed more than 900 robotic thoracic procedures. Dr. Baik has authored many publications and presented at many national, regional and local conferences. Dr. Baik is an active member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He practices in Goodyear, AZ. Services Include: - Medical legal Record Review - Forensic analysis and reporting - Expert Witness Testimony - Telephone Conference/Meetings - Video Testimony

Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - intensive care, critical care, legal nurse consulting, expert witness, cardiac care, charge nurse, ventilator management, vasoactive medication management, cardiac surgery

...Experienced in pulmonary, arterial, venous thromboembolisms/EKOS catheter, TPA management, invasive catheters (central venous, arterial, pulmonary artery), and critical drug overdoses. Management of severe metabolic disorders related to diabetes, liver and kidney failure and surgical recovery for whole organ transplant recipients (heart, liver, kidney). Advanced neurologic monitoring (external ventricular drains). COVID-19 direct patient care and strict guidelines pertaining to personal protective isolation protocols. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations, requiring poise and diplomacy to ensure patients receive the utmost care. Strong problem solving and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels within an organization to provide results within a fast-paced and continuously evolving environment....

Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management - Medicine - Laser Surgery, Spine, Ankle, Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Hand, Hip, Elbow, Wrists, Arthroscopic Surgery, Joints, Impairment Ratings, Shoulder, Fractures, Slip and Fall Injury, Auto accidents, Knees, Foot, Back Pain and Strains, Workman's Compensation Injuries

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians Fellowship in Sports Medicine from the University of Arizona Medical School Fellow of the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicne and Surgery Associate Professor of Midwestern University Medical School Adjunct Professor of A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona

Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Acute Pain, Regional, Airway injuries, Difficult Airways, Critical Care, ACLS, BLS, Codes, Trauma Emergencies, Drug errors, Narcotics, Neuromuscular Blockers, Propofol Pharma, Invasive-catheters, OR fires, Simulation, Position/Nerve injuries, Sedation, Recall, Vents, Outpatient and Non-OR surgery

I am a Board-Certified fully practicing Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Since this is a teaching hospital, training residents helps me keep up-to-date and stay current in knowledge and practice evidence-based medicine. I have over 17 years of clinical experience and have won many teaching awards like "Golden Apple Award" or "Red Sash Award" and "Educational Excellence Award" presented to me by residents, students, and the College of Medicine. Last year I became a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA). The FASA designation is the "highest acknowledgment that recognizes years of dedication to exceptional education, leadership and commitment to the specialty" as per American Society of Anesthesiologists website. I am also Critical Care Fellowship trained at the Cleveland Clinic Medical Foundation and was Critical Care Board Certified and practiced Critical Care Medicine 2006 to about 2016. UAMS provides care to...

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine - heart, lung, thoracotomy, ICU, intensive care, minimally invasive, robotic surgery, vascular, esophagus, IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump, sternotomy, sternal closure, wound infection, ECMO, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, pulmonary catheter, wound, central line, heart rhythm, cardiac arrest

I am an experienced (nearly 15 years), detail-oriented physician assistant well versed in managing patients with cardiac, lung, vascular and esophageal disorders. I manage patients from consultation, through the operating room and intensive care, all the way to the outpatient setting, and have exclusively worked in the specialty of adult cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Skilled as an operative first assistant, managing pre- and post-operative issues in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and hospital, I can explain what should happen if all goes well during a patient's hospital course and manage any untoward outcome. I have harvested over 1300 greater saphenous veins, first-assisted in thousands of cases, and hundreds of radial artery harvests and sternal closures. Cardiothoracic surgical cases are quite complex, with several different sub-procedures within the procedure. I can help make sense of this so that interested parties can have an accurate picture of what likely took place.

Urology & Urological Surgery, Laser Surgery - Endourology, Kidney stone expert

Urologic surgeon in academic practice with strong academic, research, and clinical background involving most aspects of urology Fellowship-trained expert in advanced "Endourology", management of all urinary stones with laser and other minimally invasive techniques More than 5 years in practice in both private and now academic setting

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Joint Preservation, Cartilage Restoration, Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Replacement, Robotics, Navigation, Fracture Care, Stem Cell, Biologics, Minimally Invasive Surgery.

...Modern Joint Replacement: minimally invasive robotic knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, navigation-assisted partial / total knee replacement, and total/ reverse shoulder replacement. Acute Trauma: Taking call at a Level 1 Trauma Center exposes him to the various facets involved with acute care surgery including, timing, appropriateness, and standard of care for pelvic fractures, extremity/ long-bone fractures, joint dislocations of the shoulder, hip, and knee, and fractures of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Hand: Endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, Trigger Finger, Tenosynovitis, Wrist Fracture, Amputations, and Infections. "Part of what attracts me to Orthopedic Surgery is the ability to diagnose and treat diverse pathologies manifesting in athletes and professionals from all walks of life. Likewise in my career, variety keeps my job fresh; I enjoy taking time to assist my colleagues in the medicolegal domain....

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Malpractice, Coronary, Stent, Cardiology, PTCA, Pacemaker, Angioplasty, Infarction, Radiation Safety, Radiation Injury Heart Attack, Congestive Heart Failure, Fluoroscopy, Medical Record Review Expert, Interventional Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiology, Rotablator, Laser

...Actively practicing, Interventional Cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in Cardiology, Invasive/Interventional Cardiology and Surgery. Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and Invasive/Interventional Cardiology for Anaheim Regional Medical Center. Performs guideline and evidence-based reviews and depositions in all areas of Cardiology Nationwide. Accepts both defense and plaintiff cases as opinions address the medical facts of the case which are not dependent upon the side of retaining counsel.

Obstetrics & Gynecology - obgyn, shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean Section, Endometriosis, Vacuum Delivery, Laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Essure, Maternal Birth Injury, Fibroids, Failure to Diagnose Cancer, Ectopic Pregnancy, Infertility, Hormones

...His areas of emphasis are minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high risk obstetrics, and office related procedures. He has experience as an expert witness in legal cases and has also served as an expert for the medical board of California. He has served on the peer review committee at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for over 2 years. In addition, Dr Banooni is involved in clinical research as the primary investigator for multiple FDA trials.

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colon surgery, GI surgery, abdominal surgery

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement, joint replacement, fractures, trauma, personal injury, arthroscopic surgery

...As a general orthopedist, he is able to offer the entire spectrum of care and has a special focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Busfield has extensive training in joint replacement and fracture care. He performs total hip, total knee, partial knee, and shoulder replacements, as well as revision surgeries. He sees patients of all ages, including children. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, as well as Xiaflex injections (for Depuytren's contracture). Throughout his training, he has had a special interest in caring for the injured athlete. During his Fellowship, Dr. Busfield assisted in the orthopedic care of Los Angeles professional sports teams including the Dodgers, Lakers, Ducks, Sparks and Kings. In addition, he served as Loyola Marymount University and St. Mary's University collegiate team medical staff.

Brain Injury Medicine, Pain Management - Medicine

...He specializes in the treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain using minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Danan is one of only a few hundred Adult Neurologists in the nation to be double-certified in both Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine. Dr. Danan began his studies at Rutgers University — The State University of New Jersey. He then went on to obtain his Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, before attending medical school at St. George's University. He completed his Neurology residency training at New York Medical College, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year of training. He went on to fellowship training, serving as the Sports Neurology fellow at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in 2015. Dr....

Cardiovascular Disease - Heart disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac catheterization, CHF, maternal cardiology, coronary artery disease, chest pain, heart attack, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, high blood pressure, HTN, arrhythmia, angioplasty, peripartum cardiomyopathy, cardio obstetrics

...For almost 35 years I practiced invasive and interventional cardiology and performed thousands of invasive procedures. I have a national and international reputation and have given hundreds of lectures and directed educational programs in the US and around the globe. I was awarded the prestigious American College of Cardiology 2021 award for leadership in women's cardiovascular disease. Although legal consulting is only a small part of my professional activity, over the last 3 decades I have had a considerable experience serving as an expert witness, working as a consultant in both plaintiff and defense cases and having a substantial experience giving deposition testimonies and appearing in court.

Anesthesiology - cardiac anesthesia, airway trauma, intubation, operating room fires, positioning, central lines, airway management, regional anesthesia, ambulatory anesthesia, epidurals, spinal anesthesia, ICU sedation, preoperative assessment, general anesthesia, echocardiography

.... • Airway management including endotracheal tubes, single-lung ventilation, and non-invasive techniques. • Epidural and spinal anesthesia. • Regional anesthesia. • Invasive Monitoring including central Lines, arterial Lines, and pulmonary arterial catheters. • Pre-operative assessment and post-operative patient management. • Echocardiography and ultrasound assessment. Areas of practice include: General, cardiovascular, thoracic, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, obstetric and gynecological, vascular, urological, ophthalomological, ENT, colorectal, and neurosurgery. Significant experience doing out of OR cases including GI lab, interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, CT and MRI, and ICU anesthesia. Diplomat of the American Society of Anesthesiology. Member of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists. Member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine....

Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery - Oncologic Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracoscopy, Portacath Insertions, Vascular Surgery, Pacemaker Implants, Oncologic Breast Surgery

I can provide expert witness in entire field of thoracic surgery and general surgery with 30+ years experience in both. I have been an expert reviewer for the CA State Medical Board for years. Board Certification: American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Gynecology, Urology & Urological Surgery - Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Urogynecology, Minimally invasive gynecology surgery, Hysterectomy, Mesh surgery, Pelvic/Vaginal Mesh Complications, Slings, Prolapse surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Pelvic pain, Mesh pain, Fistula, Bowel injury, Vaginal surgery

...She is fellowship trained in both Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery and in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery/Urogynecology. Several years of experience. Experienced in testifying at deposition and trial. Her reviews are thorough and her reports are persuasive. She is a confident and effective communicator with several years of teaching experience. Dr. George has acted as an expert for Defense, Plaintiff, national insurance carriers and pelvic mesh and MDL cases, personal injury/MVA, criminal, catheter and device complications. Dr. George is double board certified in both General OBGYN and Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. She has extensive experience in benign gynecological surgery including Urogynecology. In addition she has expertise in minimally invasive gynecological surgery. She is active in hospital and national committees. References available on request.

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation

Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic and operative...

Life Care Planning, Pain Management - Medicine - Physician Certified Life Care Planner (LCP-C), Life Care Plans, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Board certified in Pain Medicine, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Defense and Plaintiff, Expert Witness, Auto Injury, Objective IMEs Contact via email [email protected]

...He is proficient in electromyography/nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) and certified to perform minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild) procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. He is also proficient in ultrasound (US)-guided injections, trigger point injections, and botulinum toxin injections. Dr. Kao is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) and the ABPM&R Pain Medicine. He has active unrestricted medical licenses in multiple states, including NJ, HI, FL, NV, AL, CA, NY, VT, TN, GA, MN, CT, LA, IL, WV, OH, TX, MI, MS, CO, and PA. He is also certified by the New York Worker’s Compensation Board and the Colorado Worker’s Compensation Board for medical-legal consultation purposes. Dr. Kao is a certified life care planner (LCP-C) and is proficient in performing medical/legal consultations for personal injury/WC cases....

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Interventional Cardiology, Endovascular Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Arrhythmia; Atrial Fibrillation; Pacemaker; Sudden Death; Cardiac arrest; Defibrillators; Syncope, Congestive Heart Failure, Myocardial infarction, PTCA, Angioplasty, Stent, Malpractice, aortic, mitral valve.

...His expertise extends from interventional cases (catherization, angioplasty, stents...etc) to peripheral endovascular interventions) and all aspects of the latest pacemaker and minimally invasive surgical technologies. Dr. Krishnan is committed to delivering unbiased, timely reports based on evidence based medicine and integrity. His preparation, meticulous attention to detail, and anticipation of opposing counsel's arguments allows him to be well prepared and composed during depositions or trial.

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Lumbar Surgery, Cervical Surgery, Artificial Disc Replacement, Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis, Minimally Invasive surgery, Robotic surgery , Micro neurologic surgery

...Sub-specialized in minimally invasive, robotic surgery. Areas of sub-speciality in lumbar and cervical conditions, artificial disc replacement, scoliosis and deformity, and spinal injury. Licensed in CA.

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care, VATS, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Medical Devices

...Alexander Marmureanu is a prominent board certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, with special expertise in the field of minimally invasive surgery where he pioneered and developed several techniques and procedures. In his 30 years of practice, he has been able to successfully treat some of the most complex and challenging heart and lung conditions with high rates of success. Dr. Marmureanu completed his General Surgery Residency and a Research Fellowship at New York University Medical Center (NYU) in New York City. He then continued his surgical training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, where he was actively involved in the field thoracic and cardiovascular surgery research. He completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2002. He continued to practice as UCLA Faculty, before joining Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and also becoming Director of several Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs in Los Angeles. Dr....

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine Surgery, Spine Medicine, Spinal Diseases, Cauda Equina Syndrome

...Melikian's interests include the full spectrum of spine diagnostics and therapeutics, including minimally-invasive surgeries, artificial disk replacements and fusion surgeries. Dr. Melikian has experience in Independent Medical Reviews and Medical Malpractice Cases.

Neurological Surgery - Spinal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Standard of Care, Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Brain Surgery, Future Treatment Needs

...He subsequently completed a General Surgery Internship, Residency in Neurological Surgery, and Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, at the University of Florida. During residency and fellowship, Dr. Mimran received the Charles Shank Award for Excellence in Neurosurgery, was a Delegate Fellow for the Council of Neurosurgical Societies, and was honored as the Outstanding Resident Educator in 2002. Between 2016-2018, Dr. Mimran completed an MBA at Cornell University. Dr. Mimran has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of Neurosurgery, Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques, Clinical Intervention Aging and the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. He has successfully patented two neurosurgical devices. As an award-winning teacher, Dr. Mimran brings the capacity to effectively and succinctly communicate complex neurological concepts to his medical-legal practice.

Cardiovascular Disease - cardiology, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, hypertension, shock, stress testing, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, pre-op cardiac eval.

I'm a board certified cardiologist with 46 years of practice experience involving non-invasive, invasive and interventional cardiology. My initial position was as an academic cardiologist at a medical school, as Director of the cath lab and Acting Chief of Cardiology at a teaching hospital, with patient care, teaching and publishing responsibilities. Following 3 years in that position I was in fee-for- service practice for 7 years, then in practice combining fee for service and managed care patients for 22 years. Following Medical Residency, I served as a physician in the US Army Medical Corps as a Major in Vietnam from August '71-August '72, where I was awarded the Bronze Star, and at Fort MacArthur, Ca, from August '72-July '73. Over the last 40 years I have served as an expert witness in 250+ malpractice cases, working with both plaintiff and defense sides, and I have received uniformly excellent feedback from all of the attorneys with whom I've worked....

Urology & Urological Surgery, Sexual Health - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury, Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Treatment of Infections, Vasectomy, Kidney Injury and Disease, Circumcision, Perforation, Kidney Stones, Loss of Function

...He also brings special expertise in men’s health and management of Peyronie’s disease with new, innovative, and minimally invasive techniques. In his free time, Dr Nowfar enjoys traveling with his family, surfing, water skiing and snowboarding.

Urology & Urological Surgery, Oncology - Urological Oncology, Robotic & Laparoscopic Cases, Expert Witness Consulting, Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Pelvic Mesh Complications, Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction, Bladder Cancer, da Vinci Surgical Robotic Complications, Kidney Stones, Ureter Injury, Testis Cancer, Prostate Hyperplasia

...He has also trained numerous urologists in the techniques of minimally invasive laparoscopy and robotic surgery. Dr. Ramin is on staff at several prestigious medical institutions, including City of Hope National Medical Center, Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California.

Orthopedic Surgery, Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery of the Cervical/ Thoracic/ Lumbar Spine, Spine Trauma, Reconstructive Spine Surgery, Cervical Fusion, Thoracic Fusion , Lumbar Fusion, Spine Fracture Surgery, Disc Replacement Surgery, Quadriplegia/Paraplegia from Spine Injury, Scoliosis and Kyphosis Reconstruction Surgery

...My expertise encompasses Neurological Surgery of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine, integrating cutting-edge techniques such as minimally invasive surgeries, microsurgery, and the application of advanced spinal implants. Beyond clinical practice, I hold the position of Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Division, at the University of California Davis School of Medicine since July 2000. My clinical repertoire includes anterior and posterior cervical fusions/ nerve decompression, total disc replacements, anterior lumbar interbody fusions/nerve decompression, thoracic fusion/ nerve decompression, and lumbar microdiscectomy, among others. Over the years, I've treated a myriad of spinal conditions for thousands of patients stemming from auto accidents, workplace spinal injuries, spine trauma, gunshots, infections, and degenerative spine disease....

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Acute Care Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Emergency Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Colon Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Complications

...He completed a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School where he was also a clinical instructor of surgery. He is currently a faculty member of the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine where he serves as a full-time surgeon & Associate Professor, researcher, and educator. Dr. Samakar is the Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program at USC Keck Medical Center. He holds a Master's degree in Bioethics and Health Law from the University of Pittsburgh and has been active in the study and practice of medical-legal issues for nearly 20 years. He has testified for both plaintiff and defense on multiple occasions with numerous depositions, trial testimony, and case reviews. Dr. Samakar's current areas of practice are Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery as well as full spectrum General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Emergency Surgery....

General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Breast Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Mesh surgery, Intestinal Obstruction, Adhesions, Gallbladder surgery, Bile Ducts, Perforations

...Fellowship trained at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery in Boston, MA. Consecutive Top Doctor Award winner from 2019-2023 for General. Voted Exceptional Women in Medicine 2023. Castle Connolly Award winner for 2019-2023, General Surgery. Currently serving as editor for the Surgical Endoscopy Journal and Journal of Surgical Research. Current hernia committee member for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). She is the Robotic Chairman at Scripps Encinitas Hospital. Experienced medical expert. Dr. Wakily offers accurate and thorough expert medical chart reviews and testimony for defense and plaintiff attorneys. Board certified, clinically active surgeon specializing in Acute Care/Emergency General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery and all aspects related to general surgery....

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colon surgery, GI surgery, abdominal surgery

Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Facet, MBB/RFA, epidural SI, major/minor joints and bursae, paravertebrals, peripheral nerve blocks, RFA, SCS, pumps

...Minimally invasive Interspinous fixation and Sacroiliac Joint Fusion. Medication Management. Clear communication and coordination of care between surgical specialties, physical therapy, behavioral medicine and myself. Impairment evaluations using AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 3rd and 6th edition. Chart Review, utilization management, disability review and pain-relate future needs. IME provided to 3rd edition (for CO WC) and 6th edition

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine,echocardiography,acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death,chest pain, congestive heart failure,atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease,arrhythmia,hypertension

Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three grown children...

Information Technology, Forensic Science - Data Science, Digital Forensics, Analysis, Examination, Investigation, Collection, Preservation, eDiscovery, Discovery, Aggregate, Presentation, Communication, Education, Legal Technology, Litigation Support, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, DEI

..., The Forensicators , Blog (April 2017) • The SBDPH & the FBI: Forcing the Apple from the Tree, Today's General Counsel (March 2016) • Preparing for the Zombie Invasion: Demonstrating the ROI of a Litigation Readiness Plan, Metropolitan Corporate Counsel (April 2014) SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: • Electronic Evidence Essential Volume 2: ESI FUNdamentals | Presentation, National Organization of Bar Counsel Annual Meeting (August 2022) • What’s the Scenario: IT Forensics Tips and Tricks | Panelist, Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel Annual Conference (July 2022) • Mission Impossible: Forensic Collections in the Era of Snapchat | Panelist, Florida Bar Annual Convention, Tech Symposium (June 2022) • Data In Hiding: Understanding, Collecting and Analyzing Metadata | Presentation, National Organization of Bar Counsel, Webinar (May 2022) • ESI Essentials: The Importance of Electronic Evidence | Guest Lecturer, George Mason University, R001-368 Pre-Trial Practice (February 2022) • Demystifying...

Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine - Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine, Maritime Injury, Decompression Sickness, Arterial Gas Embolism, Diving Injury, Decompression Illness, Dysbaric Osteonecrosis, Undersea Medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Spinal cord, Diving Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injury TBI, Concussion, SCUBA, Saturation, barotrauma

...She performed fitness to dive evaluations and cared for patients with chronic non-healing wounds, invasive fungal infections, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Dr. Barratt trained residents and fellows in hyperbaric medicine and lectured in Fitness to Dive Courses. Dr. Barratt's series of 229 cases of severe decompression Illness in Miskito Indian Lobster Divers was published in Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. Her review of the literature on Neurologic Decompression Illness was published in the Neurologist. She served as a reviewer for Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine (now entitled Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance) and co-authors the chapter on fungal infections in the textbook Hyperbaric Medicine Practice. In the course of treating injured commercial divers, she became an expert witness in the field of maritime law....

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colon surgery, GI surgery, abdominal surgery

Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease - Catheter Ablation, Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Extraction, Arrhythmia, Antiarrhythmic drug, Anticoagulation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Cardiac Arrest, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Stroke, Syncope, Cardiac Resynchronization, Echocardiography, Remote Monitoring

...I currently practice all aspects of clinical and invasive cardiac electrophysiology, performing >500 device implants/replacements(PPMs, ICDs, SICDs, Leadless PPMs, ILRs, LAAO), >50 extractions(laser lead extraction) and >200 ablations(SVT, AF, VT) yearly. I remain involved in academic medicine and research, currently holding the title of Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

Neurological Surgery, Biomechanics - neurosurgery, spine surgery, spine injury, brain injury, spinal cord injury, spinal biomechanics, slip and fall, trip and fall, motor vehicle accidents

My clinical opinions are based upon twenty-six years as a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon. Likewise, biomechanical opinions are based upon an BSc (Hon) in Applied Mathematics, an MSc in Physics, and a PhD in Medical Biophysics. I have also been inducted as a member of the American Society of Biomechanics, which as a requirement for membership, requires ten or more biomechanical articles published in peer-reviewed journals. I have testified in over 100 depositions and in 15 trials. Opinions related to injury causation, especially with regard to Personal Injuries (slip/trip and falls, motor vehicle accidents), are examined qualitatively for biomechanical consistency with the known biodynamics required for injury of structures (typically a question of traumatic causation of disc herniations). Opinions related to medical malpractice follow the stringent guidelines of impartial testimony by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Bad outcomes do not necessary mean medical...

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel

...Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings. Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury. Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society....

Otolaryngology - Sinus surgery, nasal surgery, rhinology, rhinologist, sinus surgeon, CSF leak, septoplasty, sinus tumors, endoscopic surgery, allergy,

...Debnath practices general otolaryngology and specializes in advanced nasal and sinus surgery with additional interests in allergy and minimally invasive office procedures. Dr. Debnath has expert witness experience in the fields of general otolaryngology and rhinology, especially cases involving sinus surgery outcomes. A native Tennessean, Dr. Debnath completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry with honors at Harvard University. He then received his M.D. degree from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. Dr. Debnath completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis where he developed an interest and passion for complex nasal, sinus and skull base disorders. He then went on to complete a rhinology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Debnath returned to Washington University and co-founded the Washington University Sinus Center....

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery, spine surgeon, Trauma, IMEs, Minimally Invasive Outpatient Surgery, Peripheral Nerves, Sacroiliac Joint Injection, disability, permanent impairment rating, future care costs, medical neccesity

Board Certified, Mayo Clinic trained neurosurgeon. Current focus of spine surgery, peripheral nerves, injections and sacroiliac joints. 30 years emergency room call experience handling brain and spine trauma. Since residency has performed over 15,000 operations. Extensive peer review experience evaluating compliance with the standard of care. Highly experienced expert witness and independent medical examiner who has testified hundreds of times.

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation

Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic and operative...

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine,echocardiography,acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death,chest pain, congestive heart failure,atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease,arrhythmia,hypertension

Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three grown children...

Life Care Planning, Pain Management - Medicine - Physician Certified Life Care Planner (LCP-C), Life Care Plans, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Board certified in Pain Medicine, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Defense and Plaintiff, Expert Witness, Auto Injury, Objective IMEs Contact via email [email protected]

...He is proficient in electromyography/nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) and certified to perform minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild) procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. He is also proficient in ultrasound (US)-guided injections, trigger point injections, and botulinum toxin injections. Dr. Kao is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) and the ABPM&R Pain Medicine. He has active unrestricted medical licenses in multiple states, including NJ, HI, FL, NV, AL, CA, NY, VT, TN, GA, MN, CT, LA, IL, WV, OH, TX, MI, MS, CO, and PA. He is also certified by the New York Worker’s Compensation Board and the Colorado Worker’s Compensation Board for medical-legal consultation purposes. Dr. Kao is a certified life care planner (LCP-C) and is proficient in performing medical/legal consultations for personal injury/WC cases....

Otolaryngology, Noise - Ear, Nose, and Throat, ENT, Breathing Problems, Sinusitis, Sinus Surgery, Vertigo, Dizziness, Balance Disorder, Hearing Loss, Sleep Disorders, Throat Cancer, Noise Trauma, Balloon Sinuplasty, Car Accident, Head and Neck Surgery, Voice Problems, Hoarseness, Nasal Fracture/Trauma, Facial Paralysis

...In addition to offering comprehensive care for the full scope of ENT conditions, he performs many minimally invasive procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and advanced endoscopic surgery – with a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus problems. He is also fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Lapco is an experienced expert witness, having served for both defense and plaintiff cases, at trial and deposition, as well as in the fields of disability assessment, the performance of IMEs, and forensic testing within his field. He has vast experience related to vehicle and work accidents, as well as insurance company claims. Dr. Lapco brings 15 years of clinical, research, and scientific experience to the analysis of each case and serves as an expert witness to 10-15 cases a year....

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Robotic surgery, colon surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colectomy, colonoscopy, rectal surgery, anal, anastomotic leak, intestinal, proctectomy, gastrointestinal surgery, cancer surgery, inflammatory bowel disease surgery, anal and rectal surgery, proctology, fecal incontinence

...Extensive training and experience in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery. Practice and experience includes all forms of colon and rectal surgery including colectomy, proctectomy, gastrointestinal surgery, cancer surgery, inflammatory bowel disease surgery, anal and rectal surgery, proctology, and fecal incontinence. Legal experience includes testimony as a medical fact witness in criminal trial, and deposition (fact witness and defendant) in medical liability cases.

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Neurosurgery, Artificial Disc Replacement, Fusion, Total Brain Injury, Spinal Instrumentation, BMP, Infuse, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor

Dr. Oppenheimer is an actively-practicing board-certified neurosurgeon with 27 years of experience. He founded and presently practices at Neurosurgery Medical Associates in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Oppenheimer is also on the faculty at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and holds medical licenses in several states. Dr. Oppenheimer received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he also obtained an MS with distinction in Physiology and Biophysics. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology and Behavior cum laude, from Cornell University. Dr. Oppenheimer completed his residency training at the University of Southern California-Los Angeles County Hospital. He has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters in the field of neurosurgery. He is also multilingual, and is fluent in English, German, and Spanish. Dr. Oppenheimer is a seasoned expert witness with significant testifying experience. He has provided expert...

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Medical Devices - endovascular, aneurysm repair, vascular surgery, endovascular surgery, interventional oncology, ablation, chemoembolization, catheter, radioembolization, bland embolization, biliary intervention, nephrostomy, venous access, dialysis intervention, peripheral intervention, stents, angioplasty, filters

...Particular expertise in vascular and endovascular procedures, catheter-based medical devices, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm interventions, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR), Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (TEVAR), balloon angioplasty, peripheral stent placement, vascular access, dialysis interventions, interventional oncology procedures, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, microwave ablation, chemoembolization, radioembolization, bland embolization, non-invasive arterial evaluation, non-invasive venous evaluation, venous duplex ultrasound, arterial duplex ultrasound, venous interventions, venous thrombolysis, arterial thrombolysis, arterial mechanical thrombectomy, venous mechanical thrombectomy....

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Solid Organ, Postoperative Care, Colonoscopy , Colon, Weight Loss, Acid reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Swallowing Disorders, Robotic Surgery, Informed Consent, Wound Care

...Siegal is a board-certified fellow surgeon of the American College of Surgeons with specialty training in minimally invasive bariatric, robotic, and endoscopic surgery. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2008, then received his medical degree from the University of Florida in 2013. Dr. Siegal then pursued his general surgery residency at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR where he published many peer-reviewed research papers focused on hernia surgery, esophageal cancer, and reflux disease. He then pursued a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic and bariatric surgery at Penn State University where he focused on advanced surgical endoscopy. In addition to being a Founding Member of the American Foregut Society, Dr....

Neurological Surgery, Neurocritical Care - Complex Spine Surgery, Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Brain Tumors, Ventricle-peritoneal Shunt Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain and Spine Infections

I did my neurosurgical training at the world renowned Medical College of Virginia now called Virginia Commonwealth University. I also completed a one year fellowship in Neurotraumatology. I am a diplomate in good standing of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. My first twenty three years of practice experience was as founder and partner in a robust private neurosurgical practice in metro Atlanta. Since then, I have worked as an employed neurosurgeon at several hospitals around the country. Currently I hold a medical license in the state of North Dakota and will soon hold licenses in Wyoming and Florida. I also hold an IMLCC or Compact License currently recognized in thirty seven states and soon to be more. Throughout my career I have treated thousands of traumatic brain and/or spine cases. My surgical tally is easily in the tens of thousands of cases involving the brain and spine.

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - spine injuries, Orthopedic Injuries, Work related injuries, Disabilities, IME, CME.

...Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Orthopedic Board, North American Spinal Surgeons (NASS), Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons (SMISS), International Study for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery (ISSAS) and many others. Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery UCF.

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery, general surgery, robotic surgery, gallbladder surgery complications, bariatric surgery, colon and rectal surgery, acute care surgery, upper and lower endoscopy, complex hernia surgery, bile duct injury, bowel injury, Medical error prevention, Patient safety, litigation.

...He is skilled in minimally invasive general surgery techniques, acute care surgery and trauma surgery. He completed an additional fellowship training in bariatric, advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and maintains a full time practice working as a minimally invasive general surgeon/robotic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, Georgia. His passion involves advocating for advances in minimally advanced laparoscopic techniques to improve the lives of patients after surgery. Dr. Diarra works in a very efficient and effective manner and is easily accessible. Expert professional opinions expressed by Dr. Diarra are based on his own personal capacity and do not necessarily represent the views of Kaiser Permanente / The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG). Additional information available upon request.

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine,echocardiography,acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death,chest pain, congestive heart failure,atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease,arrhythmia,hypertension

Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three grown children...

General Surgery - LAPAROSCOPY, STOMACH, BOWEL OBSTRUCTION & TUMORS, COLON CANCER & DIVERTICULITIS, GERD, FUNDOPLICATION, PARAESOPHAGEAL HERNIA, DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA, ABDOMEN & INGUINAL HERNIA, ACHALASIA, ADRENAL TUMORS, SPLEEN, BILIARY, CHOLECYSTITIS, ZENKER'S DIVERTICULUM

A practising general surgeon with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive techniques in the state of Georgia since 1999, my practice covers the breadth of general surgery from the common (i.e. cholecystectomies) to the rare (pheochromocytomas). Serving in leadership positions and on medical committees where I review charts on a regular basis in order to make challenging decisions on colleague's conduct and judgement has given me the skills to expeditiously review charts and make well thought out grounded recommendations.

Otolaryngology, Trauma Surgery - Sinus Surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty, Sleep Medicine, Cancer within the Head and Neck, Otology, Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Medical Devices, Endocrine Surgery, Thyroid and Parathyroid surgery, Allergy and Immunology, Audiology

...National and International speaker on minimally-invasive Rhinology treatments. Medical Device Consultant; Chief Medical Officer

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Steven Fowler, MD is Board Certified in General Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is also a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). He is the Medical Director and founder of the Hawaii Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Adventist Health Castle. The program participates in the MBSAQIP reporting and has been certified since 2009. His busy practice focuses on Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch, and revisional bariatric operations. In addition, he performs foregut and abdominal wall surgery. Operative approach centers on Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgery and conventional laparoscopic techniques.

Ophthalmology, Legal Medicine - Retina, cataract, medical retina, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, endophthalmitis, giant cell arteritis, glaucoma, cornea, minimally invasive, ocular surgery, cataract surgery

Associate professor of ophthalmology Hines Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois Fellowship trained medical retina specialist Comprehensive ophthalmologist

Anesthesiology - Cardiac Anesthesiology, Invasive Monitoring, TEE, Thoracic Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology, Ultrasound, EMR, Department Chair, Surgery Center, Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Intraoperative Monitoring, Cardiac Arrest

...Over 15 years experience with ultrasound use for regional anesthesia and invasive line placement.

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - minimally invasive spine, brain, peripheral nerves, carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve, peroneal nerve, cranial nerves

American Board of Neurological Surgeons; Authored Comprehensive Neurosurgical Board Review books

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel

...Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings. Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury. Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society....

Firearms & Ballistics, Safety - Firearms, shooting ranges, gun store systemic safety management systems, Firearm human factors, Gun safety, Shooting range safety, Personal protection, Concealed carry, Shooting range design, Training program design, Firearm training, Shooting club management

...Army (3 yrs) Vietnam veteran - 1st Infantry Division Medical Corps; Sworn, armed Auxiliary Sheriff's Deputy (20 yrs) Sergeant & Executive Board; NRA Training Counselor certified to teach and to train instructors to teach: Basic Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle; Home Firearm Safety; Personal Protection in the Home; Personal Protection Outside the Home; and Metallic Cartridge & Shotgun Shell Reloading; NRA Range Development & Operations certified; NRA Chief Range Safety Officer; NRA Certified Law Enforcement Instructor; NRA Regional Refuse To Be A Victim Counselor; NRA Distinguished Expert Handgun; Chicago Firearm Certification Instructor (entire duration of the program); Illinois Hunter Safety Master Instructor (5 years) ; State of Illinois Certified Firearms Instructor; Concealed Carry Instructor (Illinois and Utah); Tactical pistol instructor in use of force for self-defense and home invasion. Need someone in control when they speak?...

Urology & Urological Surgery - Prostate Cancer, Robotic surgery, bladder cancer, testis cancer, kidney cancer, kidney stone, bladder stone, benign prostate hyperplasia, laparoscopic surgery, genital injury, ureter injury, bladder injury, ureter stone, ureteroscopy, laser surgery.

Expert training in medical school at UCSF, residency trained in urological surgery at UCSF, fellowship trained in ENDOUROLOGY, STONE surgery, Minimally invasive, ROBOTIC CANCER surgery at UT-Southwestern in Dallas. Clinical Professor at University of Chicago, training residents, medical students and fellows. Very busy clinically, academically productive with multiple current and past peer-reviewed medical articles. Member of our Institutional Surgery Quality and Safety Committee - to ensure evidence based medicine and ensure standard of care is being followed, NSQIP participant, member of our Institutional EMR (electronic medical record) committee, member of our institutional Pharmacologic and Therapeutics committee, instituted ERAS pathways for cancer surgery.

Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - Coronary Artery Disease, ASHD, Coronary Angioplasty, Coronary Stents, PCI, Interventional Cardiology, Invasive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Top Physicians in America ( Consumers Research Council, Washington, DC ) Top Cardiologists in Illinois Assistant Professor of Medicine Former Director of Intensive Care and Cardiac Cath. Lab. Former Member, Editorial Research Board, Post Graduate Medicine.

Cardiovascular Disease - coronary artery disease, heart attack/ MI, rhythm disturbances/ arrhythmias, blood clots/ DVT/ PE, anticoagulation, high blood pressure/ hypertension, high blood cholesterol/ hyperlipidemia, EKG/ ECG/ electrocardiogram, stents/ PCI/ angioplasty, coronary artery bypass surgery/ CABG, heart disease

...My clinical responsibilities included complex inpatient and outpatient care; daily CCU, ICU, and ER interactions; medical director oversight of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and of the Congestive Heart Failure/ Healthy Hearts Clinic; and invasive procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. I am also enthused about medical research.

Anesthesiology - Airway management, Arterial line, Spinal anesthesia, Positioning complications, Central venous cannulation, Peripheral nerve blocks, Conscious sedation, Postoperative complications, Infection control, Resuscitation, Perioperative risk, OR fire prevention, Invasive monitoring, Regional anesthesia

I am a fellowship trained, board certified practicing anesthesiologist with 30+ years of experience in the field. Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (1997). Certified in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (2001).

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel

...Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings. Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury. Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society....

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Sacroiliac Joint, SIJ, Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA, Genicular, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, SpineJack, Vertiflex, PainTEQ, Spinal Cord Stimulation, SCS, Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation, Epidural Steroid Injections. ESI, Medial Branch Blocks, Compression Fracture

...He is an accepted industry instructor and educator in numerous minimally invasive interventional procedures. He regularly preforms Epidural Injections, Medial Branch Blocks and Sacroiliac Joint Injections. He in an industry instructor in Radiofrequency Ablation for Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacroiliac and the Knee joints. Additionally he preforms and educates in Spinal Cord Stimulation. He was one of the earliest adaptors of the MILD procedure, Vertiflex, PainTEQ percutaneous SIJ fusion, and the Intracept procedure. He also regularly preforms and teaches in Vertebroplasty, Balloon Assisted Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty), Sacropasty and SpineJack. Dr Fotopoulos is a proud veteran of the United States Navy Diving community and an active Police Captain and additionally a SWAT Medical Director. He is also an instructor for the Police academy in Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Tactical Medicine....

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine,echocardiography,acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death,chest pain, congestive heart failure,atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease,arrhythmia,hypertension

Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three grown children...

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB, Obstetrics, OB/GYN, OBGYN, pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, c-section, cesarean section, forceps/vacuum delivery, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, gynecology, hysterectomy, myomectomy, dilation & curettage (D&C), tubal ligation, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, bowel & ureter injury

Over 25 years of professional experience, academic training, and a broad and in-depth knowledge of healthcare environments that allows me to review medical facts and provide a thorough, fair and impartial assessment of the subject of the legal action. I manifest strong interpersonal relations and draw on a wide range of communication skills to inform, engage and provide complete, objective, and helpful information to both defense and plaintiff attorneys. I draw on those same skills to provide testimony regarding the standard of care that is easily understood by all parties involved in the matter. I have greater than 10 years of experience serving as chairman and/or a member of a hospital or organization committee, such as hospital medical board, compliance committee, advisory committee, quality assurance/physician performance improvement committee and peer review committee. This experience, along with a master’s in business administration (MBA) with a focus in medical management, provides...

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Laparoscopic, robotic, minimally invasive, bariatric surgery,  gastrointestinal surgery,  sleeve gastrectomy,  gastric bypass, morbidly obese, weight loss surgery, obesity, endoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopic hernia, robotic hernia, abdominal wall reconstruction, cholecystectomy

...Khairat is particularly passionate about utilizing minimally invasive/robotic surgical approaches and pioneering innovative techniques to optimize patient outcomes. Training University of Maryland Medical Center Residency, Surgery, 2013 University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL Internship, General Surgery, 2009 Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar Residency, Pediatric Surgery, 2006 Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine Professional Education, MBBCH, 1997 Organizations American Medical Association American College of Surgeons American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Society of Endolaparoscopic Surgeons American Hernia Society

Nurse - Medical-Surgical Nursing, Trauma, Infectious Disease, Clinical Nursing Care, Critical Care Nursing, Wound Care, Patient Safety, Patient Falls

...Direct care experience with complex airways, cervical instability, multi-drain management, epidural abscesses, orthopedic hardware infections, invasive monitoring, complex wounds, pain management and surgical interventions from multiple services: orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, thoracic, infectious disease and gastrointestinal medicine. Co-chaired the American Nurse's Association (ANA) Scope & Standards of Practice, the nursing standards that guides nursing practice for the country's 4 million nurses released in 04/2021. Currently Board of Directors Liaison for the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses for the medical-surgical nurses standards of practice. Column writer for Nursing Evidence-Based Practice, having published on safe bedside nursing care. Peer reviewer for the Journal of Trauma Nursing....

Vascular Surgery - Vascular surgery & endovascular therapy which includes endovascular aneurysm repair, arterial/venous angioplasty and stinting, thrombolysis & embolization, radiofrequency ablation, laser therapy, sclerotherapy

...Minimally invasive endovascular procedures performed include angioplasty, placement of stents and stentgrafts, atherectomy, embolization, radiofrequency ablation, laser therapy, and sclerotherapy.

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis, anastomotic leak, bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, surgical complications, hemorrhoids, anal fissure, fistula, laparoscopy, robotic, minimally invasive, transanal

...Louis, MO with a focus on minimally invasive colorectal surgery. This included robotic surgery with the da Vinci robot (starting in 2009), laparoscopic surgery, and advanced transanal techniques to treat benign and malignant colorectal diseases. He has broad experience with colorectal cancer, complicated diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bowel obstructions, as well as anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, prolapse and fecal incontinence. He has over 20 years experience as an expert witness, both for defense and plaintiffs, providing review, consultation, and testimony both at deposition and trial. He is currently retired from full-time surgical practice, but continues to assist on surgical cases in the operating room, as well as see patients at several wound centers.

Cardiovascular Disease - General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension

Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience. He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System. Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.

Anesthesiology - General anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthetic Care, Invasive Monitoring, Airway Management, Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia, High Risk Patient, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Emergency, Intraoperative Awareness, Positioning, Postoperative

John G. Alexander, M.D., was re-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in 2010 after obtaining primary certification in 2000. He was also certified by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons in 2017. He has medical licenses in the states of MO, IL, IN, and GA.

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Sacroiliac Joint, SIJ, Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA, Genicular, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, SpineJack, Vertiflex, PainTEQ, Spinal Cord Stimulation, SCS, Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation, Epidural Steroid Injections. ESI, Medial Branch Blocks, Compression Fracture

...He is an accepted industry instructor and educator in numerous minimally invasive interventional procedures. He regularly preforms Epidural Injections, Medial Branch Blocks and Sacroiliac Joint Injections. He in an industry instructor in Radiofrequency Ablation for Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacroiliac and the Knee joints. Additionally he preforms and educates in Spinal Cord Stimulation. He was one of the earliest adaptors of the MILD procedure, Vertiflex, PainTEQ percutaneous SIJ fusion, and the Intracept procedure. He also regularly preforms and teaches in Vertebroplasty, Balloon Assisted Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty), Sacropasty and SpineJack. Dr Fotopoulos is a proud veteran of the United States Navy Diving community and an active Police Captain and additionally a SWAT Medical Director. He is also an instructor for the Police academy in Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Tactical Medicine....

Anesthesiology - OB Anesthesia, Airway management, Regional anesthesia, Peripheral nerve blockade, Invasive Line placement, General anesthesia, Sedation

...I have expertise in general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, airway management, invasive line placement, peripheral nerve blocks. I have consulted on several anesthesia-related cases in the past 10 years, and pride myself on timely and thorough record review and clear communication with attorneys.

Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery - Trauma, Hernia, Mesh, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Bowel Obstruction, Bowel Perforation, Adhesions, Abdominal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Emergency Surgery

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery General Surgery, exp 12/2024 American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care, exp 12/2024 Academic Appointment: Associate Professor of Surgery Sub-Specialty: General Surgery Surgical Critical Care Trauma Surgery Acute Care Surgery Graduate: University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center Fellowship: Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering - intravenous, IV, needle-free, heart valves, mitral valve, cardiovascular, FEA, nitinol, pumps, heart valve repair, sutures, stents, hernia, staplers, fasteners, plastics, polymers, textile, injector, syringes, catheters, CPAP, pen injector, e-cigarettes, engineering

...Experience in cardiovascular (AAA stents, mitral valve repair, heart remodeling, vascular assist devices), intravenous IV disposables & pumps, syringes, auto injectors, pen injectors, catheters, surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments, e-cigarettes, CPAP, nebuliizers, RF endometrial ablation, Novasure, medical textiles, knitting, weaving, percutaneous devices, endoluminal devices, hernia repair, implants, animal studies, laparoscopic staplers, laparoscopic devices, medical grade plastics, polymers, manufacturing, prototypes, clinical studies, testing, FDA, GMP, and inspection.

Life Care Planning, Pain Management - Medicine - Physician Certified Life Care Planner (LCP-C), Life Care Plans, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Board certified in Pain Medicine, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Defense and Plaintiff, Expert Witness, Auto Injury, Objective IMEs Contact via email [email protected]

...He is proficient in electromyography/nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) and certified to perform minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild) procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. He is also proficient in ultrasound (US)-guided injections, trigger point injections, and botulinum toxin injections. Dr. Kao is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) and the ABPM&R Pain Medicine. He has active unrestricted medical licenses in multiple states, including NJ, HI, FL, NV, AL, CA, NY, VT, TN, GA, MN, CT, LA, IL, WV, OH, TX, MI, MS, CO, and PA. He is also certified by the New York Worker’s Compensation Board and the Colorado Worker’s Compensation Board for medical-legal consultation purposes. Dr. Kao is a certified life care planner (LCP-C) and is proficient in performing medical/legal consultations for personal injury/WC cases....

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarean Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Postpartum and GYN Surgery complications, PAP monitoring, Hysteroscopy

...In residency, she received numerous awards including the Most Outstanding Resident in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery. She also served on the Quality Improvement Committee reviewing and presenting cases to the board monthly. She is practicing with a State Medical License in New York City where she is active in working with and teaching physician assistants, residents and medical students. She specializes in obstetric & gynecologic emergencies (postpartum hemorrhage, emergency cesarean deliveries, vacuum delivery, forceps delivery, labor management, fetal heart rate monitoring, vaginal birth after cesarean section, postpartum complications, ectopic pregnancies, ovarian torsion, miscarriages, gynecological surgery and surgical complications), as well as Office OBGYN, Pap smears, STD testing, Birth Control Counseling and GYN surgeries (hysteroscopy, laparoscopic surgery, tubal ligation, open abdominal surgeries such as hysterectomy, myomectomy). Dr....

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine,echocardiography,acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death,chest pain, congestive heart failure,atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease,arrhythmia,hypertension

Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three grown children...

Life Care Planning, Pain Management - Medicine - Physician Certified Life Care Planner (LCP-C), Life Care Plans, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Board certified in Pain Medicine, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Defense and Plaintiff, Expert Witness, Auto Injury, Objective IMEs Contact via email [email protected]

...He is proficient in electromyography/nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) and certified to perform minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild) procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. He is also proficient in ultrasound (US)-guided injections, trigger point injections, and botulinum toxin injections. Dr. Kao is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) and the ABPM&R Pain Medicine. He has active unrestricted medical licenses in multiple states, including NJ, HI, FL, NV, AL, CA, NY, VT, TN, GA, MN, CT, LA, IL, WV, OH, TX, MI, MS, CO, and PA. He is also certified by the New York Worker’s Compensation Board and the Colorado Worker’s Compensation Board for medical-legal consultation purposes. Dr. Kao is a certified life care planner (LCP-C) and is proficient in performing medical/legal consultations for personal injury/WC cases....

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Thoracic Surgery, Wound Care, Phlebology, Non-invasive Vascular Testing, Lung Cancer

Dr. Craig Nachbauer is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has practiced thoracic and vascular surgery since 1991. He is experienced in medical record review, determinations of standard of care, and deposition and testimony in medical malpractice cases. Dr. Nachbauer received his thoracic surgery residency at the Ohio State University Hospitals. After a fellowship in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University, he completed his training as Clinical Associate in Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. Currently, Dr. Nachbauer is in private practice, specializing in thoracic and vascular surgery. He was former medical director of the University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Wound Center.

General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, anti reflux surgery, gastric surgery, gastro intestinal surgery, colon surgery, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia surgery, wound care, surgical infections

In community practice since 1995 after surgical training at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center in surgical critical care. Board certified in general surgery with a certificate of added qualifications in surgical critical care. Bariatric surgery experience. Currently Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.

General Surgery - Surgical oncology, trauma surgery, acute care surgery, emergency general surgery, surgical critical care, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, surgery qualify improvement, surgical education, colorectal surgery

...As an expert in minimally invasive surgery and particularly surgical robotics, I have been selected as a proctor for Intuitive Surgical to help train the next generation of robotic general surgeons. In my current clinical position in the University of Vermont Health Network, I continue to serve the community as a trauma and general surgery practitioner at a busy regional center.

Cardiovascular Disease - General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension

Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience. He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System. Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.

Vascular Surgery - Peripheral Arterial Disease, Limb ischemia and amputation, Cerebrovascular Disease , Deep vein thrombosis, Aneurysms, Venous Insufficiency, Hemodialysis Acess, Vascular Imaging interpretation

...His specialties include complex vascular procedures, encompassing endovascular interventions, open surgeries, and Minimal Invasive techniques. Dr. Adamolekun received his Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude) from North Carolina Central University (Durham, NC). This was followed with a research year as a lab technician II at Biotechnology Biomedical Research Insititute (Durham, NC) before proceeding to medical School. Dr. Adamolekun recieved is DO degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic medicine (Lewisburg WV). Graduate medical education consisted of an Internship year at North Shore-LIJ system (plainview, NY) before completing his General Surgery residency at Ohio University, St. Vincent Medical Center (Toledo Ohio) where he was a Co-Chief Surgical Resident. Vascular Surgery fellowship was completed at Wayne State University/ Detroit Medical Center (Detroit, MI) Dr....

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, mammography, image-guided surgery, image-guided cancer treatments, minimally invasive surgery, tumor cryoablation, radio frequency ablation, biopsy, diagnostic radiology, DVT, pulmonary embolism, cancer

Brian K. Brodwater MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology in both Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology and holds licenses in North Carolina and South Carolina. He has published multiple articles in his specialty and is a senior partner with Delaney Radiology in Wilmington, North Carolina after joining the practice upon the completion of his Vascular - Interventional Radiology fellowship from Duke University Medical Center. Brian K. Brodwater MD completed his internship at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1994, which was followed by his diagnostic radiology residency and fellowship at Duke University, from 1994-1999.

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine,echocardiography,acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death,chest pain, congestive heart failure,atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease,arrhythmia,hypertension

Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three grown children...

General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Minimally Invasive, Laparoscopic, Abdominal, Hernia, Stomach, Small intestine, Bowel, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Anal, Appendix, Hemorrhoid, Gall Bladder, Thyroid, Parathyroid Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Fissure, Fistula, Colonoscopy, Polyp, EGD, Mesh, Gastrostomy, PEG, Tracheostomy, Critical Care

Board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Active clinical practice with 25+ years of experience. Clinical Assistant Professor, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Surgery. Fellowship-trained endoscopist, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School affiliation. Fellowship trained trauma and surgical critical care, MIEMSS. Fellow of American College of Surgeons. Experience as risk retention group claims committee chairman, hospital quality, safety and credentials committee member and state board reviewer of standards of care. Retired Major, US Army reserve medical corps and volunteer mission surgeon.

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation

Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic and operative...

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - complex spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, cervical spine surgery, cervical arthroplasty, kyphoplasty, minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS), spinal stabilization, tumors of brain and spine, intracranial hemorrhage, shunts, Chiari Malformation, traumatic brain injury

...He has specific expertise in cervical spine surgery including cervical disc replacement, minimally invasive surgery, and kyphoplasty. With nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Horne is a highly qualified and skilled neurosurgeon. Integrity, compassion, empathy, and individuality are the pillars of Dr. Horne’s career. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He currently holds an academic position in Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati and also provides consulting services to the neurosurgical industry, focusing on intraoperative navigation and spinal robotics. He also provides occasional litigation support and follows the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) code of ethics and rules for Neurosurgical Medical/Legal Expert Opinion Services. Dr. Horne received his B.A. in Chemistry at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1982....

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology - IVC Filter Product Liability, Endovascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Interventional pain management, CT, biopsy, ESI, RFA, angioplasty, stents, vascular access, embolization, CTA, varicose veins, EVLT, sclerotherapy, thrombolysis, TIPS, Sclerotherapy, Dialysis.

...Expertise in interventional pain practice and in all minimally invasive pain procedures such as ESI, nerve blocks, SI joint injection, Facet injection, RFA/rhizotomy, Vertebroplasty, and Kyphoplasty. Section Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology for a large tertiary care hospital system since 2003.

Environmental, Environmental Engineering - Ecology, 404 permit, NPDES, Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA), 401 permit, endangered species act, bats, mussels, ecological restoration, ecological risk assessment, wetland delineation, wetland mitigation, stream mitigation, MS4, Invasive species, fish, Clean Water Act, biological toxicity

EnviroScience, Inc. is a team of over 140 expert biologists, commercial divers, environmental scientists, and environmental engineers headquartered in Stow, Ohio, with regional offices throughout the U.S. Since 1989, we have provided expert technical services to help our clients meet their environmental design and regulatory requirements. Our clients include federal, state, and municipal governments; departments of transportation; the railroad industry; utilities, mining, manufacturing, and engineering firms; and private individuals. Our ecological consulting services are nationally recognized and include restoration and environmental compliance assistance on projects of all sizes for freshwater mussels, bats, fisheries, aquatic surveys, and streams and wetlands. We also have a large bioassay and taxonomy identification laboratory to support ecological and biomonitoring projects, including whole effluent toxicity and harmful algal bloom testing. Few environmental firms in the country retain...

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation

Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic and operative...

Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery - 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

...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 reconstructions. He has a special interest in sports-related injuries of the foot and ankle including cartilage lesions, ankle instability, Achilles tendon injuries and other soft tissue injuries. Dr. Gupta takes general orthopaedic call at two hospitals and provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical fracture care of the upper and lower extremities. Being in community practice, he also treats a variety of general orthopaedic conditions of the upper and lower extremities including hip and knee arthritis, meniscal injuries, shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff injuries and other shoulder soft tissue disorders and common issues of the wrist and hand including carpal tunnel and trigger fingers. Dr....

Gynecology - Stanford Trained Internationally Known Minimally Invasive Gynecology Urogynecology Cosmetic Gynecology

...He is a leading expert in Ambulatory Surgical Center based care, economics in surgery, complication reduction, and is a mentor for a Portland based Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gyn. Dr Rosenfield has reviewed legal cases for over a decade, has testified for both plaintiff and defense, and has an incredible ability to explain complex topics in very easy to understand ways for attorneys as well as jurors. His track record as an unbiased and thoughtful expert is exceptional. Dr Rosenfield recognizes that the recent documentary, "The Bleeding Edge," a Netflix original documentary, is going to bring a huge wave of concerned women interested in Essure complications and removal, DaVinci Surgery, and Mesh complaints. Dr. Rosenfield is an expert consultant and surgeon for these and many other issues.

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Clinical diagnostics, Blood collection, Biospecimens, Point of care testing, Microfluidics, Spectroscopy, Cell therapy, Intellectual Property, Microscopy, Physics, Biomedical sensing, Optics, Imaging, Mathematics, Laboratories & Testing, Lasers

...He has particular expertise in mechanical engineering design and development of non-invasive and minimally invasive biomedical diagnostics systems, blood collection and stabilization, blood separation, and blood and cell preparation for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including the development of sample collection devices, needles, and lancets. He is co-inventor on 23 patents for devices and methods in blood collection and processing. Yale educated PhD Physicist with 30 years experience in medical devices, diagnostics, and biomedical engineering. Expertise in product development, in vitro diagnostics, point of care testing, blood collection, separation, and sample preparation, optics, sensors, infrared, optical, & X-ray spectroscopy & imaging instrumentation for measurements of physical, chemical, & biological material properties....

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine,echocardiography,acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death,chest pain, congestive heart failure,atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease,arrhythmia,hypertension

Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three grown children...

Otolaryngology, Trauma Surgery - Sinus Surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty, Sleep Medicine, Cancer within the Head and Neck, Otology, Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Medical Devices, Endocrine Surgery, Thyroid and Parathyroid surgery, Allergy and Immunology, Audiology

...National and International speaker on minimally-invasive Rhinology treatments. Medical Device Consultant; Chief Medical Officer

Obstetrics & Gynecology - General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Routine Obstetrics, Labor & Delivery, Birth Injury, Gynecological Complications, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Procedures, Gynecology, Women's Health

As a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, I have practiced general obstetrics and gynecology for over 20 years and have active privileges in middle Tennessee where I deliver babies, perform gynecological surgeries, consult on hospitalized patients and see patients in an office setting for routine gynecological care. I have served as the hospital Chief of Staff, chair of the quality assurance committee, member of the peer review committee, chair of the credentials committee and member of the hospital board of trustees. I have been doing expert witness work for over 10 years.

Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology - General Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesia, Ambulatory Surgery, Spine Surgery, Dental Anesthesia, Obstetric anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care, Sedation, Airway Management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Eye Blocks, Epidural & Spinal Anesthesia, Medication Errors, PACU, Nerve Injury, Positioning, OSA

.... • Airway management including endotracheal tubes, single-lung ventilation, and non-invasive techniques. • Epidural and spinal anesthesia. • Regional anesthesia. • Invasive Monitoring including central Lines, arterial Lines, and pulmonary arterial catheters. • Pre-operative assessment and post-operative patient management. • Echocardiography and ultrasound assessment. Areas of practice include: General, pediatric, ambulatory, cardiovascular, thoracic, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, obstetric and gynecological, vascular, urological, ophthalomological, ENT, dental, colorectal, and neurosurgery. Significant experience doing out of OR cases including GI lab, interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, CT and MRI, and ICU anesthesia....

Life Care Planning, Pain Management - Medicine - Physician Certified Life Care Planner (LCP-C), Life Care Plans, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Board certified in Pain Medicine, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Defense and Plaintiff, Expert Witness, Auto Injury, Objective IMEs Contact via email [email protected]

...He is proficient in electromyography/nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) and certified to perform minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild) procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. He is also proficient in ultrasound (US)-guided injections, trigger point injections, and botulinum toxin injections. Dr. Kao is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) and the ABPM&R Pain Medicine. He has active unrestricted medical licenses in multiple states, including NJ, HI, FL, NV, AL, CA, NY, VT, TN, GA, MN, CT, LA, IL, WV, OH, TX, MI, MS, CO, and PA. He is also certified by the New York Worker’s Compensation Board and the Colorado Worker’s Compensation Board for medical-legal consultation purposes. Dr. Kao is a certified life care planner (LCP-C) and is proficient in performing medical/legal consultations for personal injury/WC cases....

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Y90 radioembolization, chemoembolization, ablation, TIPS, BRTO, nephrostomy tube placement, biliary drain placement, CT and ultrasound biopsy, abscess drain placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis, gastrostomy tube placement

...My practice primarily involves minimally invasive image guided procedures. I also practice the entire gamut of diagnostic radiology.

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Interventional Pain Medicine, Minimally Invasive Spine, Spinal Cord Stimulator, Peripheral Nerve Stimulator, Headache Stimulator, Facial Pain, Headache, Migraine, CRPS, Non-drug Therapy, MIS, Laser Spine, Medical Device, Biomechanics, Injury Forces, Balanced Review, Conflict Resolution

My mission is to promote the advancement and development of cutting-edge truly minimally invasive surgery for acute and chronic pain conditions. I provide individualized treatment and not cookie cutter care. I am appreciative of various viewpoints on the treatment of pain, the current evidence based medicine as well as treatments that are not mainstream....

Ophthalmology - Ocular Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Vision Impairment, Standard of Care, Retinal Tear, Macular Degeneration, Optic Nerve, Eye Trauma, Vision Loss, Complications, Blindess, Sight Disorders, Traumatic Eye Injury, Surgical Intervention, Reduced Night Vision

...Bohonos has had additional fellowship training in Glaucoma and has performed over a thousand glaucoma procedures including complex glaucoma/cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (canaloplasty, istent implant), trabeculectomy, tube shunt implant, selective laser trabeculoplasty, cytophotocoagulation (cpc) and many more. Dr. Bohonos also has extensive experience with dry eye disease management including in post LASIK patients. Dr Bohonos has been in clinical practice for more than 15 years. She has served as faculty at University of Illinois, Urbana and at State University of New York, Buffalo, where she participated in resident medical and surgical training. She is currently in private practice in San Antonio, Texas.

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel

...Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings. Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury. Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society....

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation

Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic and operative...

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine,echocardiography,acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death,chest pain, congestive heart failure,atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease,arrhythmia,hypertension

Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three grown children...

Life Care Planning, Pain Management - Medicine - Physician Certified Life Care Planner (LCP-C), Life Care Plans, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Board certified in Pain Medicine, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Defense and Plaintiff, Expert Witness, Auto Injury, Objective IMEs Contact via email [email protected]

...He is proficient in electromyography/nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) and certified to perform minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild) procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. He is also proficient in ultrasound (US)-guided injections, trigger point injections, and botulinum toxin injections. Dr. Kao is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) and the ABPM&R Pain Medicine. He has active unrestricted medical licenses in multiple states, including NJ, HI, FL, NV, AL, CA, NY, VT, TN, GA, MN, CT, LA, IL, WV, OH, TX, MI, MS, CO, and PA. He is also certified by the New York Worker’s Compensation Board and the Colorado Worker’s Compensation Board for medical-legal consultation purposes. Dr. Kao is a certified life care planner (LCP-C) and is proficient in performing medical/legal consultations for personal injury/WC cases....

Orthopedic Surgery - Total Joints, Hip Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty, Hip Reconstruction, Knee Reconstruction, Total Joints, Trauma, Total Joint Replacement, Joint Replacement

...He has expertise in minimally invasive total joint surgery, articular cartilage restoration, regenerative medicine including stem cell treatment. He also diagnoses and treats sports injuries. Dr. Osuji believes in effective communication with patients to advise them on the optimal treatment for their conditions to fully engage them in their medical or surgical treatment. His goal is to select the treatment options that minimize pain, while restoring function and returning the patients to their active lifestyle. He completed his undergraduate premedical education at the City University of New York, graduating Summa Cum laude with a degree in Biochemistry. He obtained his medical degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. After completing his orthopedic surgery residency at Howard University in Washington DC, he went on to pursue a fellowship in total joint reconstruction at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr....

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Sleeve, Revision, Conversion, Endoscopy, Gastric Balloon, Morbid Obesity, Lap Band, Vitamin Deficiencies, Wernicke’s, Laparoscopy, Hernia, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy, Foregut Surgery, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication, Reflux

...He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and SUNY Brooklyn College of Medicine, and also completed a Fellowship in Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgery at East Carolina University. Dr. Barker spent 16 years on Active Duty in the Navy, where he made multiple overseas deployments and was Director of the largest Bariatric Surgery program within the Department of Defense. He continues to serve in executive and leadership positions in the Navy Reserve, including as Advisor to the Surgeon General of the Navy regarding General Surgery. Dr. Barker is currently the Medical Director of the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System Bariatric Surgery Program and Director of the Operating Room at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He maintains an active practice in bariatric surgery including primary operations, revisions, conversions, and endoscopic therapies. He also has a busy general surgery practice, performing elective and emergency procedures....

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spinal Trauma, Spinal Tumors, Scoliosis Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Disc Disease, Spinal Fusions, Spinal Instrumentation, Kyphoplasty, Minimally Invasive Spine,

Administrative Assistant Theresa Hubbard Email- [email protected]

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Interventional Cardiology, Endovascular Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Stents, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Specialist, Clinical Cardiology, Endovascular Venous Ablation

...Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) (2009-present) Endovascular Medicine, American Board of Vascular Medicine (ABVM) (2012-present) Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM (2008-present) Vascular Medicine, ABVM (2012-present) Nuclear Cardiology, ABIM (2007-present) Internal Medicine, ABIM (2006-present) Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine (2006-present) Academic Appointment Adjunct Professor of Interventional Cardiology to medical students at the University of Pikeville, Pikeville, KY (2019-Current) Fellowships Medical College of Virginia, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA Interventional Cardiology (2009) Cardiology Program (2008) Honors: Medical Society of Virginia Claude Moore Leadership Institute Alumnus, 2011 Heart Failure Society of America Abstract Acceptance (2007): Microvascular Peripheral Tissue Oxygenation in Heart Failure Correlates with Invasive...

Physician Assistant, General Surgery - Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Disease, Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gastric Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Cholecystitis, Cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy, Bowel Resection, Appendectomy, Peri-operative Care, Intra-abdominal Abscess, Hernia Repair

I am an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant with a demonstrated history of over 10 years in clinical practice. I have participated in the care of patients across numerous surgical subspecialties including hepatobiliary surgery, general surgery, surgical oncology, trauma surgery, breast surgery, bariatric surgery and colorectal surgery. My clinical roles include providing operative consultations, first assisting in the operating room and caring for postoperative patients, including quickly recognizing and triaging postoperative complications. I have experience serving as an expert witness in many legal cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. I pride myself on being efficient, knowledgeable and thorough when reviewing medical malpractice cases and consistently provide transparent and reliable opinions in a timely manner.

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Interventional Oncology, Aorta interventions, Peripheral vascular disease, Biliary interventions, Urinary interventions, Ablation procedures, Deep vein thrombosis, IVC filters, Dialysis fistula/graft procedures, Central venous catheters, Endovascular, Embolization

...I also perform interpretations of non-invasive cardiovascular imaging studies. Additionally, I participate in and help administer weekly multi-disciplinary hepatic tumor board and vascular conferences. My clinical group is a key member of a number of facets of clinical care in a robust academic medical setting.

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Trauma, Spinal fusion surgery, Total Disk Replacement Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Tumors

...He served as Director of Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine at the Southern California Center for Neuroscience and Spine in Los Angeles before joining the University of Washington/Valley Medical Center as the Medical Director of Neurosurgery/Spine Center in 2008 where is he maintains a robust clinical practice. Additionally he a Clinical Professor in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Lundin is Board Certified in Neurological surgery and is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgery(AANS), Congress of Neurosurgery (CNS) and National Association of Spine Surgeons (NASS). Dr. Lundin has been widely published in numerous medical and neurosurgical journals and publications. He has extensive experience in medical legal claims, including trial experience, and has successfully testified for cases including medical malpractice, personal injury and product liability.

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Rectal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistula, Anastomotic Leak, Surgical Complications, IBD, Bowel Obstruction, Colonoscopy, Low Anterior Resection, Colon Cancer, Ostomy, Hernia, Appendix, Gallbladder, Adhesions, Fistula

...She maintains a busy private practice where she practices both colorectal surgery and general surgery (including trauma) - with a focus on minimally invasive surgical care (robotic and laparoscopic) for diseases of the colon and rectum. She also cares for patients with anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. As the only board-certified colon and rectal surgeon in her state, she routinely sees complex patients, inherits and manages complication, and undertakes re-do operations. With experience in medical education and public speaking, Dr. Gough communicates effectively and excels at conveying complicated medical topics in a clear and coherent fashion.

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spinal Fusion Surgery, Lumbar Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Cervical Arthroplasty, Scoliosis Surgery, Medical Device Patents, Pedicle Screw Surgery, Workers Compensation, IMEs, Laminectomy, Microdiscectomy, Spine Surgery Complications, Endoscopic Spine Surgery

...I am an expert in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine from the least invasive to the most complex, including revision surgery. I also treat general Orthopedic Surgery conditions as part of my practice. I have multiple patents issued that are licensed in the medical space. I perform IME's, chart reviews, treat work compensation patients, serve as an Expert Spine Surgeon, have performed many depositions, and have testified in court. I provide a high quality opinion letter hyperlinked to the actual medical records reviewed. Attorney's have called these reports the new standard.