Brachial Plexus Expert Witnesses

CHICAGO, Illinois

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Cesarean section, High risk obstetrics, ectopic, VBAC, pre-eclampsia, brachial plexus, shoulder dystocia, macrosomia, birth injury, hemorrhage, induction, hysterectomy, laparoscopy, gynecology, surgery, office, vacuum, operative delivery, preterm, premature

Dr. Akash Jani is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist currently practicing as a full-scope OB/GYN with obstetrical office visits, gynecologic office visits, gynecologic surgery, and labor and delivery shift work. He provides high-quality, patient-centered care. He is known for staying up to date with medical advancements, new medical literature, and understanding the sensitive landscape of women's health care. Through this dedication he provides a modern, evidence-based approach to all aspects of his practice. He has a commitment and duty to provide thorough, thoughtful evaluations. In addition, he brings clear and effective communication ensure that all complex medical issues are presented in an accessible and understandable manner. As an expert witness, Dr. Jani combines clinical expertise with compassion to support justice and provide insight into medical cases.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery - nerve injury, burn, wounds, tendon injury, brachial plexus, fractures, arthritis, trauma, deformity, birth injury, infection, compartment syndrome, osteomyelitis, workers compensation, Independent Medical Examinations and IMEs, hand, wrist, elbow, complex regional pain syndrome, causation

Areas of service: • Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) • Medical Records Review • Causation analysis • Functional capacity and impairment evaluations • Disability and impairment ratings • Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) determinations • Work-related and repetitive use injuries • Gillette injuries • Record reviews • Deposition and trial testimony I am a board certified hand and upper extremity specialist and plastic surgeon. I am fellowship trained in orthopedic hand surgery. I have extensive and specialized training in a multitude of acute and chronic conditions in the upper limb. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities including fractures, muscle, tendon, ligament injuries, nerve injuries, and arthritis among others. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of plastic surgery related conditions of the head and neck, body, upper and lower extremities as well. I am well versed in the treatment of burns...

New Jersey

Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Intellectual Property - Neonatology, NICU, Newborn Fever, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Therapeutic Hypothermia (HIE cooling protocols), Chorioamnionitis, Perinatal Informed Consent, Epidural, Cerebral Palsy, ERMF, Hypoglycemia, Neonatology Patents, Resuscitation, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Brachial Plexus, Neonatal transport, Infant MRI, Jaundice

Award-winning neonatologist (newborn intensive care physician) in active clinical practice. Columbia and UCLA educated. Licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Treated what were (1994) the smallest surviving premature twins ever as attending physician. First use of NO (nitric oxide) for pulmonary hypertension (1995) and therapeutic hypothermia for neonatal brain injury (2008) in a community neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Pennsylvania. Extensive NICU administrative experience including quality assurance and root cause analysis of newborn morbidity and mortality. Patented inventor. 35+ years experience specializing in therapeutic hypothermia (HIE cooling protocols), Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), Neonatal hyperthermia and hypothermia, NICU temperature management, failure to initiate cooling protocol, issues related to perinatal informed consent, neonatal respiratory distress, delayed recognition of neonatal distress, criteria for transport and performa...

PLAINVIEW, New York

Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Neonatal resuscitation, Birth injury, GBS sepsis, Hypoglycemia, Kernicterus, Erb Palsy, Brachial Plexus, HIE, Volvulus, Missed delayed wrong diagnosis, BRUE or ALTE, Late preterm, Subgaleal hemorrhage, Nursery, NICU, Shoulder Dystocia, Septic joint, Hip dysplasia, Osteomyelitis, Status Asthmaticus

-Double board-certified pediatric hospitalist and pediatrician -8+ years of clinical practice (plus 3 years of residency) -1,000+ high-risk deliveries attended -Level II NICU -Nursery -Pediatric consultation in the Emergency Department -Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) instructor -Clinical Associate Professor -Editor-in-Chief I am available via call, text, and email, 24/7. If I missed you, expect a reply within 8 hours.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - vaccine injury, nerve damage/compression, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, brachial plexus, opioids, narcotics, pill mills, trauma, fractures, compartment syndrome, amputation, scarring, arthritis, infection, MRSA, trigger finger, tendonitis, epicondylitis, medical device design

ASIF ILYAS, MD, MBA, FACS is an established thought leader, prolific researcher, and dedicated educator. He is doubled-boarded, holding Board Certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. ILYAS maintains an active clinical and academic practice at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia focusing on hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and nerve injuries. Dr. ILYAS is a Harvard-trained surgeon, having first completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training at the Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, and then completed his Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. ILYAS holds the rank of Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at both the Drexel University College of Medicine and Thomas Jefferson University. He is the founding Fellowship Program Director of the the Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. He ha...

Pipersville, Pennsylvania

Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Intellectual Property - Neonatology, NICU, Newborn Fever, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Therapeutic Hypothermia (HIE cooling protocols), Chorioamnionitis, Perinatal Informed Consent, Epidural, Cerebral Palsy, ERMF, Hypoglycemia, Neonatology Patents, Resuscitation, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Brachial Plexus, Neonatal transport, Infant MRI, Jaundice

Award-winning neonatologist (newborn intensive care physician) in active clinical practice. Columbia and UCLA educated. Licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Treated what were (1994) the smallest surviving premature twins ever as attending physician. First use of NO (nitric oxide) for pulmonary hypertension (1995) and therapeutic hypothermia for neonatal brain injury (2008) in a community neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Pennsylvania. Extensive NICU administrative experience including quality assurance and root cause analysis of newborn morbidity and mortality. Patented inventor. 35+ years experience specializing in therapeutic hypothermia (HIE cooling protocols), Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), Neonatal hyperthermia and hypothermia, NICU temperature management, failure to initiate cooling protocol, issues related to perinatal informed consent, neonatal respiratory distress, delayed recognition of neonatal distress, criteria for transport and performa...

San Antonio, Texas

Neurology, Neurophysiology - stroke, meningitis, encephalitis, nerve injury, multiple sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injury (tbi), myasthenia gravis, brain hemorrhage, foot drop, neuropathy, brachial plexus, epilepsy, seizures, anoxic brain injury, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), CIDP, myopathy, muscular dystrophy, encephalopathy, charcot-marie-tooth (CMT)

Dr. Heller is a double board-certified neurologist, with ABPN board certifications in both neurology and neuromuscular medicine. He is also fellowship-trained in clinical neurophysiology, with expertise in both EEG and EMG. He has extensive experience in a wide variety of practice settings, including active duty military, private practice, and academics. He treats conditions that span the complete spectrum of neurology, and currently serves a full-time clinical role as a neurohospitalist.