Disability Rating Expert Witnesses

Encinitas, California

Dermatology - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Medication Side Effects, Cosmetic Procedures and Outcomes, Alopecia, Practice Management, Disability Rating, Allergies, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Cysts, Hemangiomas

Dr. Lisa Stirling is a board certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She has practiced clinical dermatology for the past 11 years and telemedicine for the last 5 years. She enjoys caring for patients with complex skin conditions and uses multiple treatment modalities, including topical regimens, light therapy, laser, systemic medications, and biologics. She is specialized in treating patients with skin cancer, including melanoma. Dr. Stirling believes in compassionate care and a patient centered treatment approach, including lifestyle strategies to improve outcomes and focusing on overall wellness. Dr. Stirling earned her undergraduate degree in biology at St. Ben’s University in Minnesota, graduating with the distinction of summa cum laude. She received her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. During medical school, she traveled to the Karo...

San Francisco, California

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Disability Rating, Cognitive Testing, Geriatric Psychology, Standard of Care, Capacity Evaluation, Memory Care, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, VA treatment, Functional Capacity, Executive Functioning, Prognosis, Concussion, IME

Dr. Molly Memel is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in care for adults with various neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, frontotemporal dementia, epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Memel earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology at the University of Arizona where she utilized multiple neuroimaging techniques to study the impact of age-related changes in brain structure and function on memory. She completed a neuropsychology focused internship at the Boston VA Healthcare system and a post-doctoral residency at the San Francisco VA and UCSF. Dr. Memel is currently a clinical neuropsychologist at the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at CPMC in San Francisco. Dr. Memel has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters on cognition and aging (see below) and currently serves as a research analyst at the UCSF Memory and Aging...

Spokane, Washington

Chiropractic, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Independent Medical Examinations IME, File Review, Utilization management, Quality Assurance, Medical Record Review, Motor Vehicle Accident Injury, Disability Rating, Failure to Diagnose, Chiropractic Peer Review, Malpractice, Causation, Medical Necessity, Billing Reviews, Standard of Care, Apportionment, Negligence

I have over 25 years of extensive clinical experience. Along with regular patient care as a Chiropractor who practices in a large Medical Group, I specialize in evaluating patients for Independent chiropractic examinations (IME’s) and thorough medical file reviews for disability ratings, fraudulent practice and billing cases, documentation and case reviews for insurance companies and third-party payers. I have provided depositions and have testified as an expert witness for spinal injuries involving work accidents and motor vehicle collisions By conducting comprehensive reviews and making evidence-based decisions, I effectively recommend appropriate levels of care while maximizing resources and minimizing unnecessary expenses. I am also a Certified Chiropractic Insurance Consultant, having completed the 100 hour advanced training course accredited through the C.C.E. I pride myself on prompt turnaround for completion of cases. I am on the Physician Advisory Board of the Center fo...