Hip Replacement Expert Witnesses
Hip replacement expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on hip replacement. The hip replacement expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Biomedical Engineering, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations, Medical Devices, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, and Sports Medicine.
Benjamin Busfield, MD, FAAOS, FACS
Diablo Orthopedic Consultants
San Francisco Bay area, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Shoulder replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement, joint replacement, fractures, trauma, personal injury, arthroscopic surgery
Fellowship trained and board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, fellow of AAOS, 10 years of practice as a community surgeon, author of over 15 peer reviewed journal Articles
Dr. Benjamin Busfield specializes in arthroscopy, care of athletes, and sports-related injuries. His interests include injuries to the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He completed an additional year of Fellowship training for sports medicine and arthroscopy at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, the birth place of the Tommy John elbow surgery.
Dr. Busfield is board certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS). Furthermore, he has been awarded the Certificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ) for Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This distinction, in conjunction with his Sports Medicine fellowship training, is held by very few local surgeons in the area.
As a general...
Vlad Gendelman, MD, QME, FAAOS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
North Hollywood, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Sports Injuries, Scar Reduction, Tendon Tears, Traumatic Injury, Fractures, Ligament Injury, Motor Vehicle Injury, Rotator Cuff Injury, Knee Injury
Dr. Vlad Gendelman received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Southern California, and received his Doctorate from University of California at Irvine. Dr. Gendelman went on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. During his time in Brooklyn, NY he served as a team physician of Sheepshead Bay High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Teams. During his residency he completed rotations through six different New York area hospitals including Brooklyn VA Hospital as well as Kings County Hospital which provides Level 1 trauma care to the surrounding community.
Dr. Gendelman is licensed to practice medicine in the state of California, and is board certified with American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a certified fluoroscopy supervisor and holds an operator permit.
Dr. Gendelman holds membership in various professional organizations, includ...
Kirt M Kimball, MD
Kirt Kiimball MD PC
California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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trauma, complex Orthopedic conditions, knee, shoulder, spine, knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement, work related, apportionment issues, pre-existing issues, fractures, arthroscopy
Experienced in IME, AME, evaluation in California. Have ability to make sense out of complex musculoskeletal situations including issues of apportionment and impact of preexisting conditions. My years of experience in general orthopedic conditions as well as subspecialty focus have equipped me with a skill set in evaluating complex issues.
Brigham Young University (BYU) 1965-’69.
Univ. Of Southern California (USC) 1969-70
Univ. of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) M.D. Degree 1970-1974
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society
Surgical Internship: Orange County Medical Center1974-75.
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital 1975-79.
Univ. of Southern California (USC) – Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners1975
Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons1980
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)1981-present
Fellow, American Orthopedic Society Sports Medicine (AOSSM)1982-pr...
Michael Krosin, MD
Castro Valley, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Fracture, infection, nonunion, ankle, knee replacement, hip replacement, revision, arthroplasty, osteomyelitis, malunion, orthopedic trauma
My name is Michael Krosin, MD. I am an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in a high volume clinical and academic practice. I have been in practice for ten years.
My clinical focus is orthopedic trauma surgery including complex and revision fracture care, infections and post traumatic deformity. In addition I have a busy elective practice in primary and revision hip and knee replacement as well as elective foot and ankle surgery. I am involved in teaching nationally as well as with my residents and am regarded as an engaging and thoughtful teacher with excellent interpersonal relationships and presence. I have several published articles in peer-reviewed journals, have served on quality committees and ethics committees, and spent several years as Departmental Chair. I am still 100% clinical inclusive of my teaching duties.
I find medico-legal work to be very engaging and have finally found the space for a greater involvement in my practice. I have a commitment to the highest standar...
Nicholas Kusnezov, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
La Jolla, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Sports Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Fractures, Ligament Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Rotator Cuff Injury, Hip Replacement, Surgical Implants, Knee Replacement, Reconstruction, Surgical Hardware, Devices and Equipment
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov is a premier, nationally-recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in Southern California. He specializes in total joint replacement with extensive experience in managing complex sports and traumatic injuries.
His interests currently lie in muscle-sparing anterior total hip replacement, state-of-the-art robotic joint replacement, and rapid recovery protocols.
Born on the East Coast, he spent his formative years in southern California, graduating summa cum laude from UCLA bioengineering and AOA from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He was the only dual recipient of the Edward K Rice Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award and university-wide Outstanding Bachelor of Science Award, in addition to being solely bestowed the Longmire Surgical Society Award for his distinctive achievement and surgical aptitude.
After medical school, he subsequently commissioned into the U.S. Military as an officer and co...
Robert P. Mack, MD
Integrated Medical Evaluations
Denver, Colorado
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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knee surgery, knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, hip surgery, hip replacement, shoulder surgery, orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, musculo-skeletal injuries
B.A. Princeton University 1957
20 years in Cleveland, Ohio: MD from CWRU in 1961
Orthopaedic training at University Hospitals, complete 1966
Full time Orthopaedic Faculty at CWRU until 1977
20 years in Denver, Colorado: full time private practice specializing in total joint replacement
and Sports Medicine
Currently: Level II certified for Worker's Comp in Colorado, and QME certified in California.
Performing IME's, record reviews and expert testimony,
JC Alvarez, MD
Florida Joint and Spine Institute
Sebring , Florida
Orthopedic Surgery
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Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Computer navigated joint replacement
Busy clinical hip and knee replacement surgeon, Specializing in Computer navigated knee replacements, and anterior total hip replacements. Over 10,000 surgical procedures performed. Over 650 hip and knee replacements performed per year. Designer of joint replacement instrumentation and hip prosthesis. Involved in teaching these procedures, both in the United States and abroad.
Kojo Marfo, MD
Experienced Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness
Tamarac, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Hip Fractures, Femur Fractures, Tibia Fractures, General Orthopedics, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Femur, Meniscus, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Leg, Fractures, Tears
Kojo Marfo, MD is a board certified Orthopedic surgeon with fellowship-training in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee. He trained at some of the top institutions in the world. He is now in private practice in Broward County, Florida. He cares for patients with a vast array of injuries including car accidents, work accidents, and those with other debilitating orthopedic issues. Some common conditions treated include hip arthritis, knee arthritis, hip fractures, femur fractures, tibia fractures, patella fractures, ankle fractures, patella tendon tears, quadriceps tendon tears, meniscal tears, and many more painful lower extremity conditions. He is not only highly trained and skilled, but he is commonly commended for his personality, likability, and relatability--One of his major strengths is being able to explain concepts and topics such that the lay person can understand. He has active state medical licenses in Florida and Ohio.
Randon Johnson, MD
Chicago, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Fracture, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Foot, Ankle, Independent Medical Examination, IME, Arthroscopic Surgery, trauma, Rotator cuff, revisions, ORIF, open reduction internal fixation, orthopedics – non-surgical
Dr. Johnson is an award-winning, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon in active clinical practice. Experience in shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, hip, knee, foot, ankle and orthopaedic trauma. Has performed thousands of procedures. Peer Reviewer and Former Chairman of Committee on Orthopaedic Best Practices. Extensive Locum Tenens experience – licensed in six states.
David Lent, MD
Southern Westchester Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Associates
New Jersey
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip Replacement, Knee replacement, joint replacement, robotic surgery, adult reconstruction, partial knee replacement, MAKOplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair
F.A.A.O.S.
Board certified
Dr David Lent is a board certified orthopedic surgeon licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida specializing in Joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He has been in clinical practice in Westchester and the Bronx for the past 23 years at the Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates. He is now chief of Orthopedic Surgery at St Johns Riverside Hospital and is head clinical director of the Westchester Orthopedic Center. Dr Lent is a world leader in robotic hip and knee replacement surgery (MAKOplasty) and travels the country extensively lecturing and instructing surgeons in robotics. Dr Lent has been featured in the Westchester Magazine as one of Westchester County’s “Top Doctors” and has been list in Castle and Connolly for over a decade.
Over the past ten years, Dr Lent has become a leader in expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. He specializes in case review prior to legal action as well as c...
David Lent, MD
Southern Westchester Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Associates
New Rochelle, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip Replacement, Knee replacement, joint replacement, robotic surgery, adult reconstruction, partial knee replacement, MAKOplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair
F.A.A.O.S.
Board certified
Dr David Lent is a board certified orthopedic surgeon licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida specializing in Joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He has been in clinical practice in Westchester and the Bronx for the past 23 years at the Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates. He is now chief of Orthopedic Surgery at St Johns Riverside Hospital and is head clinical director of the Westchester Orthopedic Center. Dr Lent is a world leader in robotic hip and knee replacement surgery (MAKOplasty) and travels the country extensively lecturing and instructing surgeons in robotics. Dr Lent has been featured in the Westchester Magazine as one of Westchester County’s “Top Doctors” and has been list in Castle and Connolly for over a decade.
Over the past ten years, Dr Lent has become a leader in expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. He specializes in case review prior to legal action as well as c...
Kojo Marfo, MD
Experienced Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness
Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Hip Fractures, Femur Fractures, Tibia Fractures, General Orthopedics, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Femur, Meniscus, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Leg, Fractures, Tears
Kojo Marfo, MD is a board certified Orthopedic surgeon with fellowship-training in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee. He trained at some of the top institutions in the world. He is now in private practice in Broward County, Florida. He cares for patients with a vast array of injuries including car accidents, work accidents, and those with other debilitating orthopedic issues. Some common conditions treated include hip arthritis, knee arthritis, hip fractures, femur fractures, tibia fractures, patella fractures, ankle fractures, patella tendon tears, quadriceps tendon tears, meniscal tears, and many more painful lower extremity conditions. He is not only highly trained and skilled, but he is commonly commended for his personality, likability, and relatability--One of his major strengths is being able to explain concepts and topics such that the lay person can understand. He has active state medical licenses in Florida and Ohio.
Christopher Travers, MD
Joint Replacement Surgeon - UPenn Faculty
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery
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Joint Replacement, Adult Reconstruction, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Total Hip, Total Knee, Arthroplasty, Robotic Knee Replacement, Robotic Hip Replacement, Hip Replacement Revision, Knee Replacement Revision, PJI, Joint Infection, Partial Knee, Partial Hip, Periprosthetic Fracture, Revision
Dr. Travers is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstruction (joint replacement) and is on faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as the Director of the Orthopaedic Robotics and Navigation Program at UPenn and is the lead educator for the arthroplasty training curriculum - providing clinical/intraoperative training for medical students, residents, and fellows. He is also the Lead Orthopaedic Quality and Safety Officer at Pennsylvania Hospital.
His clinical interests and expertise include total hip replacement, total knee replacement, navigation and robotic technologies, complex revision knee and hip replacement surgery, periprosthetic fracture, periprosthetic infection, and general orthopaedics/trauma. He practices and maintains medical licenses in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Troy D. Drewry, MSBE, MEM
Ragin Cajun Consulting, LLC
Memphis, Tennessee
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering
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Medical Device Mfg./Design Defects, Surgical Instruments, Spinal Instrumentation, Medical Implants, Medical Device Patents, Pedicle Screws, Bone Screws, Spinal Cages, Knee Replacement, Patents Medical Devices, Hip Replacement, Spinal Rods
With 25+ years of design and development experience, Troy Drewry provides forensic engineering, litigation consulting and expert witness testimony regarding medical devices, including biomechanical devices and orthopedic implants and instrumentation, in cases involving FDA and regulatory processes, failure analysis, product liability, medical malpractice, and intellectual property, including trade secrets.
He has hands-on experience in medical device companies, from startups to large corporations and knows their environments, constraints, issues, and concerns.
He is ranked 17th out of the Top 100 Spinal Device Inventors (1971-2003).
62 US Issued Patents to date
27 US Patent Applications pending
17 Foreign Issued Patents to date
33 Foreign Patent Applications pending
His company, Ragin Cajun Consulting LLC, is a product development consulting firm helping innovators and inventors take their ideas from concept to commercialization.
He has a breadth of knowledge in the medical devi...
Richard G Buch, MD
The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
Plano, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery, Oncology
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Orthopedic Oncology, Bone Cancer, Bone Infections, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Joint Infections, Joint Revisions, Complex Orthopedic Reconstructions, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Replacement, Ankle Replacement, Elbow Replacement, Knee Replacement, Knee Revisions
Dr. Richard G. Buch graduated from the University of Illinois in 1982 and then performed his internship and residency at Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He then completed fellowships in orthopaedic oncology at National Institute of Health-George Washington University Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center and Children's National Medical Center.
A fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Buch is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic oncologist in Dallas, Texas practicing at the Dallas Limb Restoration Center. The Dallas Limb Restoration Center is a highly specialized center that was founded by Dr. Buch to offer expert care to adults and children who are at risk of loosing their limbs to cancer, infection, and failed joint replacements. With a reputation for compassionate, personalized care and highly-skilled expertise, he was named by D Magazine as one of the top 100 Dallas physicians.
Dr. Buch has performe...
Kirt M Kimball, MD
Kirt Kiimball MD PC
Provo, Utah
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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trauma, complex Orthopedic conditions, knee, shoulder, spine, knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement, work related, apportionment issues, pre-existing issues, fractures, arthroscopy
Experienced in IME, AME, evaluation in California. Have ability to make sense out of complex musculoskeletal situations including issues of apportionment and impact of preexisting conditions. My years of experience in general orthopedic conditions as well as subspecialty focus have equipped me with a skill set in evaluating complex issues.
Brigham Young University (BYU) 1965-’69.
Univ. Of Southern California (USC) 1969-70
Univ. of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) M.D. Degree 1970-1974
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society
Surgical Internship: Orange County Medical Center1974-75.
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital 1975-79.
Univ. of Southern California (USC) – Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners1975
Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons1980
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)1981-present
Fellow, American Orthopedic Society Sports Medicine (AOSSM)1982-pr...