Crush Injuries Expert Witnesses

Chatham, Illinois

Trauma Surgery, Burns - Patient Safety, Charge Nurse, Code Team, Nurse manager, Firefighter, EMT, Auto Extrication, ICU, Emergency Department, Organ Recovery / Transplant, Thermal/Burn Injuries, Crush Injuries, Compartment Syndrome, Surgical Site Infections, Central Line Infections, Pressure Injuries, TBI, Stroke

Patient Safety Coordinator for 500 Bed Level 1 Trauma Center with 18 + year of critical care experience and 25 + years of experience as a Firefighter/EMT. Review and evaluation of patient safety events to ensure the highest standard of care. Conduct RCAs (Root Cause Analysis) for Serious or Sentinel Patient Safety Events utilizing extensive experience caring for critically ill patients as bedside RN¸ Rapid Response Nurse/Code Team Leader, Organ Transplant Recovery Coordinator, ICU Trauma/Burn Nurse Manager. Prior to entering nursing, I worked 16 years in the aviation industry. These experiences allow me real world understanding and practical knowledge of what is required to be a competent healthcare provider in today's society.

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow, Wrist, Sports Medicine Specialist, Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive, Multi-Ligament, Crush Injuries, Fracture, Labrum, Evidence Based, Injury Specialist, Meniscus, Ankle, Pain, Rotator Cuff , ACL, Carpal Tunnel

Dr. Melander is a double board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine with more than 18 years performing IMEs. He is well known for providing timely and accurate exams in Missouri and Illinois. He has an excellent reputation with many insured entities and law firms and is a regional expert in worker's compensation, no-fault and personal injury claims which include issues concerning causal relationship, permanent impairment ratings, schedule loss of use, apportionment and disability. Dr. Matthew Melander is also a preeminent figure in the field of orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine, Workers' Compensation and Medicolegal Expertise, with a sterling reputation built upon 18 years of experience, dedication and excellence. With dual board certifications, Dr. Melander's expertise spans the comprehensive spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive procedures, catering to a wide array of athletic and work-related conditions. He performs ...

Richmond, Virginia

Hand Surgery - Hand Surgeon, Workers Compensation Expert, Defense and Plaintiff Expert, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger/Thumb, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist/Hand Fractures, Tendon Repairs, Crush Injuries, Nerve Injuries, Post-Operative Complications, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Traumatic Injuries, IME's, PPI's

Dr. David Galpern earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn. He completed a general surgery residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He finished two hand surgery fellowships: one at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, KY, and another at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, focusing on hand and upper limb surgery. Dr. Galpern has extensive training and knowledge in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for traumatic, degenerative, and repetitive-use injuries related to the hand, wrist, and forearm.