Contractures Expert Witnesses

Orlando, Florida

Physical Therapy, Neurology - Brain injury, Spinal manipulation, Spinal cord injury, Contractures, Debility, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Stroke, Rehab, Technology, Robotics, Falls, Geriatrics, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Nursing Home, Amputation, Prosthetics

Dr. Uzair "Z" Hammad, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with board certification in neurologic physical therapy (NCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and credentialing as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) through RESNA; which is a combination held by very few clinicians nationally. He completed a formal Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency through the University of Central Florida and Orlando Health, one of the country's premier neurologic rehabilitation programs, and currently serves as one of three Rehabilitation Clinical Specialists at Orlando Health's nationally recognized, CARF-accredited Advanced Rehabilitation Institute in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Hammad's clinical practice focuses exclusively on medically complex neurologic populations, including spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), degenerative conditions, and stroke. He maintains a longitudinal outcomes database for all SCI, TBI, and stroke admissions at...

Reno, Nevada

Physical Medicine & Rehab - Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Stroke, TBI, Neurogenic bladder, Neurogenic bowel, pressure ulcer, pressure injury, wheelchair, cauda equina, tetraplegia, paraplegia, quadraplegia, hemiplegia, conus medularis, autonomic dysreflexia, contractures, spasticity, quality of life, orthostasis

Physician and Lawyer: Triple Board-Certified Physiatrist & Legal Expert in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Ellia Ciammaichella, DO, JD, offers a unique perspective as an expert witness, bridging the gap between complex medical outcomes and the rigorous demands of the legal system. As both a practicing physician and an attorney, she provides attorneys with an unparalleled advantage in cases involving catastrophic injuries. She maintains an active clinical practice at Osteopathic Wellness and Rehabilitation. Her daily immersion in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals ensures her testimony is grounded in current medical standards and real-world clinical practice. Unlike most medical experts, Dr. Ciammaichella holds a Juris Doctor (JD) with honors and is an active member of the State Bar of California. Before her medical career, she served as a patent litigation attorney and a federal law clerk. This dual background allo...