Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - General Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Impairment Ratings, Personal Injury, Industrial Injury, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Orthopedics

Board Certified Practicing Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Hand Surgery, Fellow of Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Impairment Ratings, Expert Witness, Industrial Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Extremity Surgery, Spine. Attending Ortho Surgeon Columbia U.- 15 yrs. Harvard, Columbia and New York U. Trained, National Lecturer on IMEs and Injury Causation. Extensive Deposition and Trial Experience. Licensed in: AZ, NV, UT, CO, ID, OR, WA, AK

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - General Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Impairment Ratings, Personal Injury, Industrial Injury, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Orthopedics

Board Certified Practicing Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Hand Surgery, Fellow of Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Impairment Ratings, Expert Witness, Industrial Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Extremity Surgery, Spine. Attending Ortho Surgeon Columbia U.- 15 yrs. Harvard, Columbia and New York U. Trained, National Lecturer on IMEs and Injury Causation. Extensive Deposition and Trial Experience. Licensed in: AZ, NV, UT, CO, ID, OR, WA, AK

Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery

Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row. After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan. Dr. Ze...

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Orthopedics - Non-operative, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Malpractice, Personal Injury, Work Related Trauma, Independent Medical Exams, Standard of Care, Medical Records Review

Guenther Knoblich M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, both surgical and nonsurgical. His clinical experience includes sports medicine, arthroscopy, hand and elbow surgery, shoulder surgery, knee and hip replacement, joint reconstruction, and orthopedic trauma. His areas of orthopedic consulting involve assisting both plaintiff and defense in issues regarding standard of care, surgical complications, injury causation, and orthopedic malpractice. Dr. Knoblich is dual board certified in Orthopedic Surgery as well as Orthopedic Sports Medicine and is a Qualified Medical Examiner. Dr. Knoblich was the team physician for the College of the Siskiyous. He is a member of Health Volunteer Overseas and has done teaching assignments with Orthopedic Overseas in Vietnam, Nepal, and Bhutan. He is licensed in California.

Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery

Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row. After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan. Dr. Ze...

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Elbow Surgery

Associate Professor University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery, CAQ in hand surgery, In active practice

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - shoulder surgery, knee surgery, wrist surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, upper extremity specialist, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, ORIF, fracture care, joint instability, general orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper extremity tendinitis

I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a thriving private practice in Westchester, New York. I specialize in Sports Medicine, as well as conditions and surgery of the shoulder, knee, hand, wrist, and elbow. Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is one of the premier Orthopedic groups in Westchester County. We strive to provide world class Orthopedic care in the community setting. I have the honor of being made Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in January, 2024. I have two Ivy league degrees, including an Honors degree from Dartmouth College. I went to medical school at Columbia University. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. While there I also studied at Harvard University (Pediatric Orthopedics), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Orthopedic Oncology), and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas (Orthopedic Trauma). I completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joi...

Hand Surgery - Hand Surgery, Wrist Surgery, Peripheral nerve surgery, Sports medicine of the hand and wrist, Impairment Ratings, Personal Injury, Industrial Injury, Carpal tunnel, trigger finger, fractures, arthritis, sports, joint replacement, thumb arthritis, tendon repair

Dr. Elisseou is a board-certified practicing Hand Surgeon with offices at Norwood Orthopedic Associates and Nashoba Valley Medical Center. He also practices at the Providence VA Medical Center. Dr. Elisseou earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his residency in General Surgery at Brown University, where he was selected to serve as Executive Chief Resident in his final year of training and received the prestigious Outstanding Resident Teacher award. He completed his fellowship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery at the University of Louisville. He is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Boston University. He has served as a hand and wrist consultant for the Massachusetts Pirates. Dr. Elisseou was recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle and Connolly and Boston Magazine in 2022.

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Wrist and Elbow Surgery, Peripheral nerve surgery, Sports medicine of the hand and wrist

Dr. Ruchelsman is the Chief of the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedics Surgery and holds a Subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity. He is Clinical Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and a consultant at MGH/Harvard Medical School. He is the President and Director of the Hand Surgery Research & Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3). He is a hand and wrist surgery consultant for the New England Patriots, the Boston Cannons, Harvard University (Division I Ivy League), Boston College (Division I ACC) and several other regional Division I-III collegiate programs. He served as Team Physician for the USA National ice hockey and basketball teams. He continues to publish and lecture on hand and wrist injuries unique to the athlete. Dr. Ruchelsman graduated from Boston University, Summa Cum Laude. He received his medical deg...

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Trauma, Hand Arthritis, Medical File Reviews, Disability Reviews, Certified Independent Medical Exams, Peer Review, Independent Medical Examinations

Board Certified in orthopedic surgery with certification of added qualification in hand surgery. Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons. American Board of Independent Medical Examiners with Certified Independent Medical Examiner. Thirty years of active clinical practice of problems related to the upper extremity. Licensed in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - shoulder surgery, knee surgery, wrist surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, upper extremity specialist, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, ORIF, fracture care, joint instability, general orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper extremity tendinitis

I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a thriving private practice in Westchester, New York. I specialize in Sports Medicine, as well as conditions and surgery of the shoulder, knee, hand, wrist, and elbow. Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is one of the premier Orthopedic groups in Westchester County. We strive to provide world class Orthopedic care in the community setting. I have the honor of being made Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in January, 2024. I have two Ivy league degrees, including an Honors degree from Dartmouth College. I went to medical school at Columbia University. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. While there I also studied at Harvard University (Pediatric Orthopedics), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Orthopedic Oncology), and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas (Orthopedic Trauma). I completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joi...

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Spine Surgery and Evaluations, Hand Surgery, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, and Trauma surgery

Orthopedic Surgery, Family Medicine - Total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, orthopedic trauma surgery, sports injuries, Orthopedic IMEs, Peer Reviews, Record Reviews, Medical Malpractice, plaintiff, defense, Family Medicine, Mental Health

Dr. Conner has been and currently is in the active practice of Orthopedic Surgery in the Oklahoma City area for over 35 years. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Areas of practice include operative and non-operative treatment of Adult Degenerative and Arthritic conditions; Orthopedic Trauma,; Sports Injuries; soft tissue injuries; conditions of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles; hand injuries; spinal conditions and injuries (non-operative only). His surgical procedures include total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, sports injuries. Dr Conner is an OU Physician through the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and regularly sees clinic patients, performs surgery, and takes emergency call in the practice of Orthopedic Surgery. He previously served as an Assistant Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery. His legal experience spans over 30 years of IME, Med Ma...

Orthopedic Surgery - Joint Replacement, General Orthopedics, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Fracture Care, Personal Injury

Board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstruction/joint replacement. I specialize in primary joint replacement and revision of joint replacement surgeries that failed for any reason. Multiple years of experience in high level trauma treatment for several years. I cover multiple high level trauma centers and work at a center to receive transfers from multiple smaller hospitals. I also have much experience in caring for patients in Personal Injury litigation. I perform IMEs (independent medical examinations) and depositions as needed.

Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Hand surgery, Plastic surgery, Burn reconstruction, Microsurgery, Wrist surgery, Nerve reconstruction, Soft tissue reconstruction, Limb salvage, Extremity reconstruction, Flap surgery, Pressure wounds, Skin grafts, Fractures, Nerve transfer, Tendon transfer, Tendon repair

Dr. Goodenough is a plastic surgeon, with specialization in hand and microsurgery. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, he is in active practice at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. He trained in general and plastic surgery at the University of Texas - Houston, and attended fellowship at the Buncke Clinic in San Fransisco, which focused on complex extremity reconstruction, nerve surgery and microsurgery. His practice focuses on hand surgery and plastic surgery. He is special interest in microsurgical reconstruction, nerve surgery, limb salvage.