216 Joints Expert Witnesses Found
Results Sorted Below by State
Dan Cousin, MD
Alabama
Diagnostic Radiology, Radiology
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Neuroradiology,
Back & Spine Imaging,
Body Imaging,
Gastrointestinal,
Genitourinary,
Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Imaging,
Oncology,
Cancer Imaging (missed cancer), Pediatric & Child Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Pulmonary, Demonstrative Evidence, MRI PET CT scan Ultrasound Mammography
...Cousin received his BA from Harvard University graduating Magna Cum Laude with a joint honors degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed his radiology residency training from Yale – Norwalk Hospitals and University of Florida Shands Hospital – Gainesville programs. In addition, Dr. Cousin completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University - NY Presbyterian in Whole Body imaging where he was Chief Fellow. Dr. Cousin served as the Program Director for the Radiology Residency at Columbia University's affiliate residency.
Craig Cherney, Esq.
Phoenix, Arizona
Real Estate, Fraud
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Real Estate Funds, Syndicated Real Estate Investments, Land, Due Diligence, Fiduciary Duty, Standards of Care, Real Estate Fund Management, Real Estate Acquisition, Real Estate Entitlements, Land Development, Land Use, Land Valuation, Management Fees, Commissions, Pre-Acquisition Diligence, Title
...Joint Venture expert between institutional capital, private investors and local real estate operators or real estate sponsors. Pooled real estate funds, real estate syndication and private equity real estate fund management and duties of care to investors.
Expert in fiduciary standards of care that relate to real estate managers' fiduciary duty and operating protocol when executing a real estate business plan or pooled investment scheme.
Can conduct multiple financial models and sensitivity analysis showing present value and projected IRR rates of return and equity multiples that a real estate project should have delivered in the open market. Single family residential, attached residential, and multifamily
Licensed attorney in 3 states (AZ, CA, NV); Licensed real estate broker (CA); Member Urban Land Institute Council: Residential Neighborhood Development Council.
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
Arizona
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management; medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense; over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
...His pain management experience includes lumbar decompression, spinal cord stimulator placement, and the new larger lesion radiofrequency procedures in the spine and for joint denervation as well as all standard interventional procedures. Other procedures offered include and lumbar, cervical and knee decompression and regenerative medicine techniques such as PRP. He is the Las Vegas representative for Stella, a program dedicated to helping patients with PTSD & anxiety using the stellate ganglion block.
Dr. Odell has had extensive experience treating patients with the Sanexas device; he was instrumental in the development of the Combined Electrochemical Technique (CET), an innovative treatment for neuropathies and inflammation-based pain using local anesthetic blocks with Electronic Cell Signal Techniques (EST).
He has done multiple reviews for plaintiff and defense medical-legal cases, including hundreds of medical records reviews....
Paul J Roubal, PT, DPT, PhD, MSc, OCS
PhysioMeFit, LLC
Arizona
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Rehabilitation, neuroanatomy, anatomy/shoulder, orthopedics/manipulation, neuroscience, therapeutic ultrasound, TM joint dysfunction, pain control, headaches, physical therapy in oncology, cardiac conditioning, balance & gait dysfunction and rehabilitation
EDUCATION CONT:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology – SUNY Oswego,
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PhysioMeFit, LLC- Stuart, FL
Owner/Physical Therapist/Consultant 2019- Present
Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C. - Troy, MI
Owner/Physical Therapist 1977-2019
Physical Therapist/ Administrator 2019- Present
Responsibilities include direct patient care and administration.
Volunteer at Treasure Coast Hospice, 2022 to present
PUBLISHED RESEARCH: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Roubal
CONTINUING EDUCATION
I have been involved in thousands of hours of postgraduate education, including courses taught by the most prominent orthopedic/sports physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons in the world. These include courses directed by Cyriax, Kaltenborn, Paris, Rocabado, McKenzie, Grimbsby, Pettman & Fowler/Canadian Manual Therapy and Olaf Evjenth.
I have also attended a large variety of course work offered by various orthopedic institutes, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic...
David S Saperstein, MD
Center for Complex Neurology, EDS & POTS
Phoenix, Arizona
Neurology, Neuropathology
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), mast cell activation syndrome, craniocervical instability, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak headaches, small fiber neuropathy, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), Guillain-Barre (GBS), myasthenia gravis
...I am also one of a small number of experts in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, joint hypermobility syndrome, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), dysautonomia, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and related disorders to include craniocervical instability (CCI) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak . In my clinical practice I have evaluated over 1000 patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Timothy A Sestak, PhD, MSAE, MBA
Prescott Vly, Arizona
Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering
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Business Operations (aviation), failure analysis, Human Factors, Aviation Software engineering and certification, aircraft design, controls, displays, hardware/software integration, Pilot Training, pilot-vehicle interface, Skydiving, Hanggliding, Parachutes, Wingsuits, Airplanes, Helicopters, Safety
...He has also made significant contributions to the development and integration of advanced technologies for Boeing wide-body airliners (747, 767, 777), the Boeing Joint Strike Fighter, the Canadian Maritime Patrol Helicopter, and the F-22 Raptor Fighter. Dr. Sestak's expertise includes integration of IBM Cell Broadband Engine technology into various fields, including medical 3-D sonograms, gaming, computer security, military applications, and the aerospace industry.
Dr. Sestak has been instrumental in the development of plans for a national vertiport system and a national small aircraft transportation system. He served as a principal systems-engineering supervisor for a comprehensive logistics support system tailored to military and commercial aircraft. His extensive background in technology and operational piloting positions him uniquely as an expert in human factors and man-machine interface.
Dr....
Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS
Claremont, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Joint Preservation, Cartilage Restoration, Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Replacement, Robotics, Navigation, Fracture Care, Stem Cell, Biologics, Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Joint Preservation and Total Joint Replacements. I'm an active Team Physician for a local university, and take call at a Level 1 Trauma Center. I take pride in my excellent bedside manner and reputation.
Renaissance Scholar, Magna Cum Laude, University of Southern California
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Extensive experience with complex shoulder, hip, and knee cases:
Joint Preservation: including cartilage transplantation, biologics (PRP/ stem cell/ amnion), reconstructive ligamentous surgery, and meniscal repair /transplantation, rotator cuff repair, labrum, shoulder instability.
Modern Joint Replacement: minimally invasive robotic knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, navigation-assisted partial / total knee replacement, and total/ reverse shoulder replacement....
Juliana Gomez Arostegui, MD, MPH, FAAP
Praxis Med Experts
Cajon, California
Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
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Pediatrics, Cardiology, MD, FAAP, General Pediatrics
...She is an active member of various professional committees, including the Rady Children’s Hospital Bioethics and Joint Quality and Credentialing Committees. Moreover, Dr. Gomez-Arostegui is also the Rady Physician Champion for the Ollie Hinkle Foundation and the PC4/PAC3 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.
Her commitment to medical education is evident by way of her formal teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students, serving as a mentor in the UCSD Master Clinician Program, as well as by her participation in invited lectures and oral presentations.
With a rich history of professional accomplishments and a relentless commitment to excellence, Dr. Juliana Gomez-Arostegui is a beacon of knowledge, compassion, and expertise in the realm of pediatric cardiology. Her contributions continue to shape the landscape of healthcare and inspire future generations of medical professionals.
Fardad Baroumand, MD
Los Gatos , California
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Pain (spine, nerve, joint, soft tissue), Interventional pain management (epidural steroid/other injections, nerve blocks), Opioids/pain medications, Second opinion, Ineffective/failed spine/other surgeries, Complex/catastrophic cases, CRPS/RSD, Back pain, Motor vehicle accidents, chronic pain
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- Work-related & personal injuries
- Surgical indications for painful orthopedic conditions
- Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary treatment of pain
- Failed or ineffective pain interventions or surgeries
- Nerve blocks, epidural, interventional pain management, nerve injury, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation
- Opioid management, tolerance, dependence and addiction
- Complex or catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries
- Chronic pain with delayed recovery
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (CRPS/RSD)
- Muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, low back pain, neck pain, and mid-back pain
- Arthritic and degenerative disease
- Spinal cord injury
- Brain injury (TBI)
- Diseases of discs, nerve roots, facet joints
- Injuries in correctional settings (prisons, jails, detention centers)
- Injuries caused by sliping or falling
- Injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents (whiplash, fractures, brain damage, spinal cord injury, or death)
- Injuries caused by acts...
Kevin F Barrette, MD
Scripps Clinic Medical Group
Oceanside, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Pain Management - Medicine
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Interventional Spine, Interventional Pain, Orthobiologics, Regenerative Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Basivertebral Nerve Ablation, Intracept, Cervical Transforaminal, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Epidural Steroid Injection, Radiofrequency Ablation, Nerve Ablation
...Barrette has specific expertise in both the clinical practice and evidence-based guidelines for the following:
- Epidural steroid injections (including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar; transforaminal and interlaminar injections)
- Radiofrequency ablations (medial branch including cervical, thoracic and lumbar)
- Basivertebral nerve ablation or Intracept
- Multifidus Stimulation or Reactiv8
- Facet joint injections
- Spinal cord stimulation or neuromodulation
- Electrodiagnostics (EMG and NCS)
- Peripheral Joint injections (hip, knee, shoulder, etc.)
- Peripheral nerve injections (cluneal, femoral, obturator)
- Novel radiofrequency ablation techniques including use of the cooled systems (Coolief) or trident (Diros)
- Genicular nerve blocks and radiofrequency ablation
- Obturator and femoral radiofrequency ablations
- Novel techniques for shoulder radiofrequency ablation
- Trigger point injections
- Occipital nerve blocks
- Ultrasound guided injections
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics...
Neeti Bathia, MD
Expedient Medicolegal Services
San Mateo, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Back Injury, Chronic Conditions, Joint Pain, Range of Motion, Return of Function, Rehabilitation, Pain Management
...Bathia’s clinical expertise includes fluoroscopically guided cervical, thoracic and lumbar epidural injections, facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, and medial branch ablations. She has experience treating conditions that are a result of traumatic injury, over use, chronic medical conditions, sports injuries, and chronic pain. She is also skilled in ultrasound guidance for joint and soft tissue injections, and she has a particular clinical interest in treating pregnant and postpartum women with back and hip pain and people who run frequently. She has volunteered as event staff at several Marathons, including the New York City Marathon.
Dr. Bathia is fluent in Spanish and Gujrati. In her free time she enjoys reading, running, piano and basketball. She is also a black belt in karate.
Stacie Benedek, RN, BSN, CIC
San Diego, California
Infectious Diseases, Nurse
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Surgical site infection, MRSA, VRE, Clostridium difficile, COVID-19, prosthetic joint infection, bacteremia, urinary tract infection, fungal infections, bacterial infections, infection control, Hospital acquired infections, medical device associated infection, hospital acquired pneumonia, PACU, ICU
I have 10+ years of experience in Infection Prevention and Control and Epidemiology as well as 8 years of experience as a bedside RN in the ICU and PACU. I am certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) credentialed by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.
I have extensive experience in the evaluation of patients who develop hospital associated infections including surgical site infections, blood stream infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, MRSA, VRE, and Clostridium difficile. My job requires extensive operational, personnel, safety, nursing, and patient care expertise in multiple complex departments within the healthcare setting.
I am detail oriented. I have the ability to breakdown complex medical conditions/terminology and make them understandable.
Case worked on: Washington Post: “Sewage and Water Leaks in Hospital Operating Rooms Cited in Lawsuit over Patient’s Death”
Feedback from attorney: “I cannot thank you enough for all of your...
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
...Busfield has extensive training in joint replacement and fracture care. He performs total hip, total knee, partial knee, and shoulder replacements, as well as revision surgeries. He sees patients of all ages, including children. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, as well as Xiaflex injections (for Depuytren's contracture).
Throughout his training, he has had a special interest in caring for the injured athlete. During his Fellowship, Dr. Busfield assisted in the orthopedic care of Los Angeles professional sports teams including the Dodgers, Lakers, Ducks, Sparks and Kings. In addition, he served as Loyola Marymount University and St. Mary's University collegiate team medical staff.
David G. Campbell, PhD
Wicomico Analytics Group LLC
California
Economics, Statistics
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Damages, Antitrust, Statistical Sampling, Class Certification, Healthcare, Health Insurance, Medicare Fraud, Intellectual Property, Patent, Insurance Coverage, Securities Fraud, Environmental Disputes
...For several years he led an Antitrust Seminar in the joint Law School/Business School program at Pepperdine.
David's research is well-cited; his article on Productivity Dynamics has over 1400 citations on Google Scholar.
David has been retained as an economic and statistical expert in litigation matters in both U.S. District courts and state courts. He has opined in antitrust, medicare fraud, and intellectual property matters.
In addition to his expert witness testimony, David has consulted for a wide variety of corporate and government clients. Last year, he served as chief statistician for the first-ever audit of the US Navy.
Kevin J. Cebula, DDS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Pasadena, California
Dentist, Oral Surgery
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IME, Chronic Pain, Dry Mouth, Traumatic Injury, Cosmetic Dentistry, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Crowns, Dental Implant, Prosthetics, Joint Pain, Orthotics
Dr. Kevin Cebula graduated from the West Virginia School of Dentistry in 2000. After completing a one-year residency at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he spent 10 years in Lake Havasu City, Arizona practicing general dentistry. He then completed a two-year postdoctoral program in Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine at UCLA in order to pursue his interests in TMJ and sleep apnea management. Dr. Cebula specializes in non-surgical TMJ therapy, oral sleep appliances, treatment for headache, neck pain, and chronic dental pain. His dental practice is limited to orofacial pain management and dental sleep medicine.
Dr. Cebula has been awarded Fellowship in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and received board certification from the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
Alexis Chaudron, EdD, MSN, MHA, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FACHE
AEC Consulting LLC
Studio City, California
Legal Nurse Consulting, Orthopedic Surgery
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Operating Room Nurse, Circulator Nurse, Scrub Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, ENT Surgery, Plastic Surgery, DaVinci Robotic Surgery, GYN Surgery, Urological Surgery, and Pediatric Surgery, SPD, Pre-Op, PACU/Recovery, Surgery Center, GI, Nursing Leadership, Patient Safety
...Chaudron specialized in orthopedics, where she scrubbed and circulated total joint replacements, foot and ankle procedures, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, anterior and posterior spine cases, and hand and elbow procedures. Additionally, Ms. Chaudron was trained and worked in Neurosurgical, General, ENT, Plastics, DaVinci, GYN, Cystoscopy, and Pediatric surgical cases.
Prior to working in the operating room, Ms. Chaudron was a clinical nurse extern in the Neurosciences Critical Care Unit at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, which exposed her to the intensive care environment and how to treat neurological life-threatening diseases. She participated in patient care for post-operative neurosurgical, orthopedic, spine and otolaryngology patients.
Prior to entering the clinical side of healthcare, Ms....
Leslie Dobson, BS, MS, MA, PsyD
Dr. Leslie Dobson
Long Beach, California
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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Damage assessment, mental health, trauma, therapy, prognosis, diagnosis, evaluation, personality cognitive testing, first responders, sexual abuse, sexual offenders, severe mental illness, psychosis, schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidal, homicidal, self-harm
...., severe mental illness and substance use), VA qualitative analytics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis and Insomnia; Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center program development, national joint commission.
March 2017 – Sept 2018; Forensic Psychology Lecturer at California Polytechnic University – San Luis Obispo, CA.
May 2013 – July 2018; Staff Psychologist at Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero; Admission assessments, suicide and violence risk assessments, short-term individual and group therapy, behavioral plans to reduce violence risk, suicide or homicide, deposition and trial; PC 1026 Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity, 1370 Incompetent to Stand Trial, 2962 Mentally Disordered Offenders, and WI 6600 Sexually Violent Predators.
May 2012 - May 2013; Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship Sharper Future; Assessment and treatment of sexual predators
May 2011 - May 2012; APA Accredited Psychology Internship at St....
Gail P Fisher, RN, BSN, CNOR
OR Futures, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Nurse, Nursing Administration
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Surgery, Nurse Educator, Cardiac/Vascular/Trauma/ Plastic Surgery, Total Joints, Fractures, Colon/Rectal Surgery, General Surgery, Fire Safety, Retained Foreign Objects/Sponges/Instruments, Operating Room Patient Positioning, Injury Prevention, Documentation/Chart Review
...This involves identifying workflow gaps, enhancing staff comfort in the new environment, and ensuring adherence to Joint Commission and CMS requirements.
Nic Gay, MD
Silicon Valley Orthopaedics
Fremont, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Devices
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Total Knee Replacement,
Total Hip Replacement,
Robotic-Assisted Total Joint Replacement,
Digital Therapeutics,
Stem Cell Therapy,
Cellular Therapeutics,
Molecular Biology,
Platelet Rich Plasma therapy,
Immunomodulators
Have co-founded companies in orthopaedic surgery, ambulatory surgery centers, digital therapeutics, home healthcare, payor models and algorithmic healthcare. Have advised for companies in robotic-assisted surgery research and development. Have written algorithmic based treatment algorithms in machine code. Experience in bench research methods and protocols, quality assurance, inspection and federal requirements, legal and regulatory issues. Specific publication topics include: neuroblastoma, inflammatory cascades and wound healing properties in transgenic mice, liver failure support models, fetal wound healing, necrotizing enterocolitis, near-infrared spectroscopy, negative pressure therapy, growth factors, immunomodulators, hip fracture fixation, digital rehabilitation, artificial Intelligence, orthopaedic trauma, humerus fractures, ulnar nerve biology, ivc filter placement, deep vein thrombosis, limb threatening injuries, intramedullary fixation, thromboelastography, renal tumors, wilms...
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, including...
Zeina A Grifoni, MPT, NCPT
Praxis Med Experts
San Rafael, California
Physical Therapy
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Physical, Therapy, Psychology, Physical Therapist, Therapist, rehabilitation, cardiovascular rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic care, chronic pain management, sports rehabilitation, Pilates
...Her work has ranged from inpatient care including cardiovascular rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation to outpatient orthopedic care including pre-and post-operative care, chronic pain management, sports rehabilitation, rehabilitation post motor vehicle accident, and special conditions including osteoporosis, scoliosis, joint replacements, osteoarthritis, Elhers-Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s disease, and women’s health issues. She is also a specialist in Pilates and Pilates for rehabilitation.
In addition to her extensive range of practice, she educates both Physical Therapists and Pilates Instructors in rehabilitation and how to maximize rehabilitative success in patients while working within the scope of practice. She also collaborates with doctors developing rehab protocols for special populations....
JOSEPH HADI, MD
Joseph Hadi MD, PC
Encino, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Joint/Spine Impairment, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Disability Evaluation, Physician Life Care Planning, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Shoulder, Knee, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Independent Medical Examination
• Board Certified, Ameerican Board Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Board Certfied, American Board of Pain Medicine
• Fellow American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Expert Reviewer, MEDICAL BOARD of CALIFORNIA
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL; Fellowship, National Pain Institute, Delray Beach, FL
• Extensive experience with independent Medical Examinations for Disability, Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, and Veteran's Disability claims.
• Exam Council Member, American Board of Pain medicine, 2019- present
• Licensed in California, Florida, Nevada, and New York.
Joanne Halbrecht, MD
Halbrecht Orthopedics Biologics and Sports Medicine
California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Instability, SLAP lesion, Impingement, Labral Tear, Knee, ACL Tear, MCL Tear, Meniscus Tear, Patella Dislocation, Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Cartilage, Stem Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Mechanism of Injury, Causation
...She has published 2 papers in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. The first explored the ethics of stem cell clinic direct-to-consumer advertising and the second identified 896 stem cell clinic websites, 96% of which gave consumers misinformation. She lectures nationally on this topic.
Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE
Manhattan Beach, California
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Medical Legal Evaluations, Developmental Disability, Brain Injury Medicine
...Judy received her bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from UC Berkeley, and her masters and doctorate from SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She completed a National Institute of Mental Health sponsored fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute. She is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology, the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology, and the National Board of Forensic Evaluators.
Paul B Hofmann, DrPH
Hofmann Healthcare Group
Moraga, California
Medical Management
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Hospital Administration, Hospital Policies and Procedures, Medical Staff Credentialing, Joint Commission Standards, Ethics, Hospital Governance, Sexual Abuse & Harassment, Healthcare Consulting
Began career at Massachusetts General Hospital after administrative residency, became a senior executive at community hospital, CEO of Stanford University Hospital & Clinics and Emory University Hospital, EVP & COO of nonprofit healthcare system, faculty appointments at Harvard, UCLA, Stanford, Emory, Seton Hall and University of California, Berkeley, co-editor of three books published by Health Administration Press and one book published by Cambridge University Press, author of over 200 articles, consultant to numerous hospitals to assist them in accelerating their clinical and financial improvement efforts, recipient of multiple awards (including Young Administrator of the Year by American College of Healthcare Executives, Award of Honor by American Hospital Association, one of eight national recipients of Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award), member of American Hospital Association's Quest for Quality Prize Committee since 2004
John D Kaufman, MD
John D. Kaufman, MD, Inc.
Valencia, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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Sports Injuries, Back and Neck Injuries, Fractures
Board Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Consultant Reviewer The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Expert Medical Reviewer Medical Board State of California
Jennifer Tsoi Keihner, MD, CLCP
JTKMD, Inc
Long Beach, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine
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Disability evaluation, impairment evaluation, Life Care Plan, rehabilitation, brain injury, neck pain, back pain, Spinal Cord Injury, stroke, degenerative joint disease, radiculopathy, limb amputation, musculoskeletal injury, spasticity.
Dr. Keihner is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician who has been in active full-time clinical practice for over 10 years. She is double board certified in Brain Injury Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a Certified Life Care Planner, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
As a current staff physician at a busy tertiary care medical facility for U.S. Veterans, Dr. Keihner serves patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Keihner also has daily teaching and supervisory responsibilities as part of her faculty appointment at the University of California, Irvine Dept of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Keihner has extensive clinical experience in the areas of physical medicine, medical and neurological rehabilitation, disability, life care planning, brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal medicine, and amputee care.
Rania Khan, MD
Santa Clara, California
Family Medicine
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addiction medicine, obesity medicine, pain medicine, urgent care, primary care, pediatrics, women's health; Supervision to PAs, women’s health, back pain, cancer screening, telemedicine, family medicine, geriatrics, diabetes, hypertension, opioid use disorder, pain management
...Regularly perform procedures such as joint injections, I&D, laceration repairs, birth control implant and IUD procedures, botulinum toxin, trigger point injections, bedside ultrasound. Regularly triage patients in urgent care setting of chest pain, respiratory distress, abdominal pain. Flexible and easy to work with, willingness to learn, and motivated to deliver quality reports in a timely manner.
Vijay Kini, MD
Vijay Kini, MD, Inc
Tustin, California
Radiation Oncology
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Cancer, Tumor, Malignancy, Metastases, Radiation Therapy, Injury, Brain, Bone, Spine, Delayed diagnosis, Breast, Lung, Prostate, Bladder, Liver, Larynx, Oral, Stereotactic, Cyberknife, Lymphoma, Skin, Rectal, Cervix, Damage, Uterus, Sarcoma, Liver, Brachytherapy, Implant, Radiosurgery
...Mahrt Resident
Research Award, 1998
COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE:
2006 Moderator, Scientific session, Abstract reviewer, Head and Neck
Section, ASTRO annual meeting
2005 -6 Abstract reviewer, Head and Neck Section, ASTRO annual
meeting
2005 Moderator Scientific Session, Breast Cancer, American
Brachytherapy Society annual meeting
2004 - Chair, Commercial Liaison Committee, American Brachytherapy
Society
2004 - Member, ASTRO Joint Economics Council
2003-2004 Member-at-large, Board of Directors, American Brachytherapy
Society.
2001-2003 Chair, Membership Committee, American Brachytherapy
Society.
1999 -2001 Membership Committee. American Brachytherapy Society.
1998-1999 Resident Coordinator. American Brachytherapy Society.
1998-1999 Resident Representative....
Guenther O Knoblich, MD
Carmel, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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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
...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.
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
...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 completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery through the U.S....
Erin Lawson, MD
Del Mar, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Interventional pain management, Opioid management, Chronic pain
...She uses an interventional approach to treat many chronic pain conditions including sciatica, spinal pain, joint pain, and migraines and is up to date on both safety guidelines and current procedure techniques for injections and spinal procedures. She is also current on safe opioid prescribing and managing patients with opioid use disorder and chronic pain.
Josephine Lee, MD
Thousand Oaks, California
Radiology
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MSK, TRAUMA, RADICULOPATHY, CONGENITAL, DISK/ DISC, MYELOMA, SPINAL CORD, ACCIDENT, MRI, CT/CAT, SCAN, sports injuries, muscle/bony tumor, orthopedic and musculoskeletal imaging, back and spine imaging, MR and CT of all joints (ie- shoulder, elbows, hand, Osteomyelitis (Bone infections)
...She is available for the review of cases involving sports injuries, trauma, muscle/bony tumor (musculoskeletal) imaging for all joints, and the spine. As well as bone/muscle/soft tissue tumors and osteomyelitis (bone infections).
Dr. Lee is dedicated to delivering high-quality independent reads, written reports, and expert testimony for malpractice cases, personal injury cases, and various consulting needs. Serving attorneys, insurance companies, and others seeking her expertise, she provides detailed analysis and valuable insights to support her clientele. If you are looking for a respected leader in radiology, contact Dr. Lee for a complimentary 10-minute call.
Navin Mallavaram, MD, QME
The Spine & Pain Center of California
Pleasanton, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Spine Injuries, Lumbar Spine Injury, Spinal Injections, Epidural Steroid Injections, Facet Joint Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, Cervical Spine Injury, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Chronic Pain, Anesthesiology
Dr. Navin Mallavaram is an Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management specialist. He Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine. Dr. Mallavaram specializes in diagnosing and treating spinal pain, stemming from work accidents, personal injuries, sports injuries, and degenerative conditions. His extensive training also allows him to treat a wide spectrum of painful disorders. He routinely serves as a primary treating physician and/or specialty / expert consultant for injured workers and motor vehicle accident victims. He has also been called on to treat NFL (National Football League) and NHL (National Hockey League) players, former and current.
- 20+ years of clinical experience
- 10 + years of expert witness, IME experience
- Founder and Medical Director, The Spine & Pain Center of California
- Medical Director, Summit Surgery Center
- Staff, Department of Anesthesiology, Eden Medical Center, Castro Valley, CA
- Expert Reviewer, Medical Board of California
- Qualified...
Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Alamo, California
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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labor and delivery, labor and delivery nurse, obstetrics, high risk obstetrics, fetal monitoring, birth injury, antepartum, nursing license defense
...Synovia panelist speaker for the Joint Commission; meeting the measures symposium April 2021.
Expert practice consultant and expert witness for the California Department of Consumer Affairs and the Board of Registered Nursing. Experienced in medical record review and summarization as well as creating timelines and writing reports for attorney review that clearly outline if the standard of care was breached.
Kimberly McGranahan
McGranahan Consulting
Riverside, California
Emergency Medicine, Nursing Administration
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Clinical Nurse Manager, Regulatory Guidelines, Nursing Standards of Care, Medication Safety, Fall Prevention/Management, Hospital Policy and Procedure, Triage, CMS Standards, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, ED Nurse Expert, COVID-19
...She has extensive knowledge of Emergency Department regulatory guidelines related to CMS and Joint Commission standards including nurse staffing ratios and nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines.
Ms. McGranahan is meticulous and detail oriented, she will provide a comprehensive analysis to aid in your success. Kimberly utilizes her experience as a bedside nurse and clinical manager to review medical records for merit and create chronologies/summaries for ease of medical record review. In addition, she will analyze and identify breaches in nursing standards of care and regulatory compliance. She is an effective communicator, both written and oral. Kimberly will provide her expert opinion efficiently and accurately to ensure a quality final product.
She is an active member in the Emergency Nurse's Association and holds a Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN)....
Gabriella W Minera
Temecula, California
Emergency Medicine, Risk Management
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Medical Education, Quality Improvement, Risk, STEMI, Stroke, Morbidity and Mortality, Airway, EMS, Spanish, community hospital
...I am also the Co-director of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee for Temecula Valley Hospital and the chairman of the Multidisciplinary Case Review Committee, which is a joint general surgery, emergency medicine and internal medicine quality review committee. Additionally I am a reviewer for the Journal of Emergency Medicine, which keeps me up to date on current medical literature. I also have prior EMS training and worked as an EMT for some time before entering medical school. I am fluent in Spanish and Italian. Please note that I also have experience in trial testimony and as a court witness.
Charles N Moon, MD
Los Angeles, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma, Pelvic surgery, Hip, Hip Surgery, Fractures, Nonunion, Malunion, Deformity, Expert Witness, Independent Medical Evaluator, IME, Open Reduction Internal Fixation, ORIF, intertrochanteric femur fracture, ORIF pelvis and acetabulum, Sacro iliac fusion
...His extensive experience extends to circular frame and fine wire applications in acute trauma and reconstruction cases, alongside significant expertise in joint replacement including elbow and shoulder.
Dr. Moon's has extensive publications in leading medical journals and regularly presents at international meetings, Dr. Moon's expertise and achievements solidify his standing as a respected authority in orthopedic surgery.
if you are looking for a distinguished and respected orthopedic leader then contact Dr. Moon for a complimentary 10 minute call. Please reach out to [email protected].
Mark Mooring, MPA
Ventura, California
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Training, Security Deployment, Use of Force, Hospital Security, Security Policies and Procedures, Active Shooter
...Instrumental in developing programs, that are responsive to OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and other legislated or recommended security programs.
Los Angeles Police Department 22 years Sergeant II - 17 years
Patrol, Metro, Special Investigations, Internal Affairs
Developed, and Officer in Charge of, Suspect Search Dogs - K-9 Unit
Chief of Protective Services - Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center. (1998-2006)
Completely re-designed and implemented a comprehensive security program, which includes all facets of Security Plan Development, Staff Development, Policies, Training, Recruitment, Personnel Management and daily security operations, associated with a large County Hospital.
Proper Authorities LLC - Founder (1993-Present)
Crime Prevention, Loss Prevention, Safety/Security Assessments, Workplace Violence Prevention, Personal Safety, Sexual Harassment, Threat Assessments and Managing Assaultive Behavior. Developed comprehensive Use of Force Policies and Programs....
Mikiko Murakami, DO
Campbell, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Spinal cord injury, Low back pain, Neck pain, Shoulder rotator cuff, Knee, Hip, Fracture, Amputation, Arthritis, Laceration, Headache, Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), Motor Vehicle Accident, Construction Accident, Crush Injury, Medical Malpractice, Forklift, Cumulative trauma
...Murakami uses an integrative approach to rehabilitating pain, which includes spine injections, joint injections, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulator trials/implants, regenerative medicine, osteopathy and acupuncture.
Tracy Myers, AIA
Myers Consulting
California
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO, architecture
...She has been retained and / or designated in hundreds of cases and has provided deposition, arbitration and trial testimony, participated in mediation and joint expert exchanges, and performed standard of care evaluations.
In addition to her forensic and consulting practices, she serves as registered design professional in responsible charge on repair / reconstruction projects and remains a practicing architect providing traditional architectural services to a variety of clients....
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management; medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense; over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
...His pain management experience includes lumbar decompression, spinal cord stimulator placement, and the new larger lesion radiofrequency procedures in the spine and for joint denervation as well as all standard interventional procedures. Other procedures offered include and lumbar, cervical and knee decompression and regenerative medicine techniques such as PRP. He is the Las Vegas representative for Stella, a program dedicated to helping patients with PTSD & anxiety using the stellate ganglion block.
Dr. Odell has had extensive experience treating patients with the Sanexas device; he was instrumental in the development of the Combined Electrochemical Technique (CET), an innovative treatment for neuropathies and inflammation-based pain using local anesthetic blocks with Electronic Cell Signal Techniques (EST).
He has done multiple reviews for plaintiff and defense medical-legal cases, including hundreds of medical records reviews....
Michael J Oechsel, MD
California Orthopedics and Spine
San Francisco, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Trauma, Injury, Fracture, Open, Closed, Extremity, Spinal, Musculoskeletal, Dislocation, Subluxation, Tear, Rupture, Sprain, Strain, Crush, Surgical, Fixation, Reduction, Arthritis, Joint, Bone, Ligament, Tendon, Disc, Laceration, Non-surgical.
Dr. Oechsel has actively practiced as an Orthopedic Surgeon for over 33 years as a general Orthopedist and continues to do so. He has experience with almost all aspects of this field. Dr. Oechsel can render opinions on many different Orthopedic issues. This allows him to address multiple issues, injuries and problems in any single case, if needed.
He prides himself in taking on the most complex cases and understands all the Orthopedic aspects of a case. Reviews, reporting, preparation, and testimony are meticulously detailed.
For over twenty years, Dr. Oechsel has performed medical-legal expert witness work including Independent Medical Examinations, Independent Medical Record Reviews, depositions, and testimony. He has participated in over 150 depositions and has testified in about 40 trials.
His opinions are well respected, as he continues to be retained by both the Defense and Plaintiff bar.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Herald Ostovar, MD, FACEP
Herald Ostovar, MD Professional Association
San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine, Doctor, Physician, Standard Care, Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Heart Failure, Stroke, Sepsis, Meningitis, Aneurysm, Accident, Fracture, EMTALA, Trauma, Error, Wound, Infection, Pediatric, Hemorrhage, Gastrointestinal, Renal, Blood pressure, Medical Record, Expert, Board Certified
...He is well versed and adept at multiple emergency procedures such as endotracheal intubation, direct and video laryngoscopy, lumbar puncture, fracture and joint reductions, trauma and cardiac resuscitation, procedural sedation. He also has many hours of training and experience as a flight physician. He is available le to work as an expert for both plaintiff and defense.
Jessica Oswald, MD MPH
Pain Management/Emergency Physician- UC San Diego
Oceanside, California
Emergency Medicine, Pain Management - Medicine
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Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, overdose, buprenorphine, addiction, nerve blocks, epidural abscess, infection, acute pain, chronic pain, radiofrequency ablation, epidural steroid injections, spinal cord stimulation, facet joints, trauma, back pain, neck pain. headache, migraine
Dr. Jessica Oswald is nationally recognized for her expertise in pain and emergency medicine. Currently based at UC San Diego, she holds the distinction of being one of the nation's few double board-certified physicians in Emergency Medicine and Pain Medicine. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Oswald plays an active role in educating and training emergency medicine residents and fellows.
Renowned for her wealth of knowledge and extensive experience, Dr. Oswald brings invaluable insights to every case she reviews. Specializing in ultrasound-guided and fluoroscopy-guided procedures, she excels in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic pain, making her an indispensable resource in cases related to pain management and medication prescriptions.
Her meticulous attention to detail and dedication to excellence ensure that legal cases entrusted to her receive the highest level of expertise and support. Whether you need an expert witness for a trial or a consultant to review a case,...
Thomas Peatman, CIME, MD
San Ramon, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Causation, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedics Non Surgical, Independent Medical Examinations, IME, Life care planning, Disability evaluation, Impairment Evaluation, Medical Coding, Medical billing, Fraud, Workers’ Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident, Patents, MVA
...Have performed over 8,000 joint replacements, hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopies and open surgeries. After developing a hand tremor, I now focus on the non-operative management of orthopedic disease and trauma.
Former Team Physician for the Oakland Athletics. United States Navy veteran.
I have been participating in expert witness work for 13+ years. I perform complex case reviews with or without an exam, as well as provide clarity to simpler incidents. I am timely and prioritize scheduling exams, depositions and court appearances.
Lisa Ravalli, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
San Diego, California
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Total joint replacement, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, low back pain, neck pain, whiplash, ankle surgery, knee surgery, ankle, knee, hip, spine, elbow, shoulder, rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, fusion, reconstruction, sciatica, traumatic brain injury, amputation.
...• Specialization in post-operative rehabilitation; developed and implemented Pre-Operative Clinic for total joint replacement patients. Established system for scheduling, created home exercise program handouts, produced patient/caregiver education brochures outlining goals/expectations of post-operative rehabilitation. Coordinate and mange pre-op clinic on a weekly basis. Responsible for overall planning, administering, monitoring and evaluating the PT pre-operative total joint replacement program....
Geoffrey Riley, M.D.
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Orthopedic imaging, sports imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, bone and joint imaging, oncology imaging, fractures,
MRI, spine, spinal injuries, worker's comp, emergency imaging, trauma radiology, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine imaging, x-rays, radiographs, radiology, CT.
Dr. Riley is a board certified radiologist with 20+ years of experience in general and musculoskeletal radiology. He is a Clinical Professor of Radiology at Stanford University Hospital. During training, he was the recipient of the Residency Research Award at UC Davis, and the Resident’s Teaching Award at UC San Francisco.
Dr. Riley is the past President, and Vice President, of the San Francisco Bay Radiological Society. He is a member of numerous leadership committees and is the conference organizer for the Musculoskeletal Infectious Disease, Hip Preservation, and Arthroscopic correlation Interdisciplinary conferences. He is the radiology liaison for Stanford Hospital’s Sarcoma Tumor Board. He is also involved in quality improvement projects at Stanford Hospital.
Dr. Riley received his board certification in radiology from the American Board of Radiology and earned certification by the American National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Riley has published in medical journals...
Walter E. B. Sipe, MD
Walter E B Sipe MD
San Francisco, California
Psychiatry, Pediatrics
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Traumatic Stress Disorders, PTSD, Neurobiology of Trauma, Memory, Child Development, Somatic Symptom Disorders, Functional Pain, Psychological Impact of Medical Illness, Capacity, Mitigation, Sentencing, Sex Abuse, Medical Complications
Holds a joint appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics. Board Certified in general psychiatry and pediatrics, with additional training in pediatric gastroenterology. Teaching physician at Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute, with specific interests in somatic manifestations of stress and long-term impacts of traumatic events on basic brain processes.
Laura Sonoda, MD, MPH
Active board-certified Ortho Hand Surgeon
Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists
San Ramon, California
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, Dupuytren’s fasciectomy/apponeurotomy/Xiaflex, DeQuervain’s, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, fractures, arthritis, sports, PRP injection, joint replacement, LRTI, arthroscopy, tendon repair, tendon transfer, nerve repair, non operative, microscopic hand surgery
Dr. Laura Sonoda is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. In addition to her practice, Dr. Sonoda has been involved in depositions and IMEs. She also boasts several publications describing novel techniques, clinical review, and cadaver anatomical biomechanical studies.
Dr. Sonoda completed her fellowship in Sacramento at UC Davis, her orthopedic surgery residency in Orange, CA at UC Irvine, and her medical school training at USC Keck School of Medicine. She also spent a year in New Orleans obtaining a Masters in Public Health degree with emphasis in epidemiology at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Sonoda was raised in the East SF Bay Area, and is happy to return to the area to raise her family. During childhood, she trained as a competitive gymnast and maintains an understanding of the mindset of an athlete. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, working out and...
gary a stein, MD
Santa Rosa Orthopedics
Santa Rosa, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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Adult reconstruction, Spine, Trauma
Currently in full-time clinical practice, general orthopedics, consisting of adult reconstruction, joint replacement surgery, back pain, cervical pain, musculoskeletal injuries and trauma
Contact for Scheduling: Kaitlin Point, Santa Rosa orthopedics, 707-546-1922 Extension 5452
Website: SRORTHO.COM
Edward Younger III, MD
MRK Medical Consultants
Gold River, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedics, Total Joint Replacement, General Orthopedics, Reconstructive Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Hip Surgery, and Reconstructive Shoulder Surgery
...Younger is a practicing orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in total joint replacement as well as reconstructive surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. Dr. Younger is the Medical Director of MRK Medical Consultants and has been performing medical-legal evaluations since 2000. MRK has been providing comprehensive analysis of personal injury cases for the legal profession and insurance industry since 1975. It is a firm with a diverse experienced team of over 30 medical legal consultants that offer objective review of personal injuries.
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
...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,
Carli McGee, MD, FAAP
University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine
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Pediatric Emergency, telehealth, pneumonia, respiratory infection, gastrointestinal illness, head and neck infection, headache, fracture, skin/soft tissue infection, musculoskeletal infection, sepsis, diabetic emergency, cancer, head and neck injury, motor vehicle accident, appendicitis, sedation
...She is experienced in multiple procedures including: procedural sedation, laceration repair, splinting, lumbar puncture, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, non-invasive airway management, and reduction of simple joint dislocations. She has worked in large academic institutions as well as in small satellite locations with limited resources.
Eric Mehlberg, MD
Golden, Colorado
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine
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Facet, MBB/RFA, epidural SI, major/minor joints and bursae, paravertebrals, peripheral nerve blocks, RFA, SCS, pumps
...All basic interventional techniques under either fluoroscopy or ultrasonography (Facet, MBB/RFA, epidural [C2 and below; both interlaminar and TFESI, with the caveat that I do not do bilateral or multilevel cervical TFESI ], SI, major/minor joints and bursae, paravertebrals, peripheral nerve blocks, etc). Kyphoplasty. Platelet Rich Plasma regenerative techniques. Spinal Cord Stimulation Percutaneous Trials and Implants. Intrathecal Pump trials, insertion and management (although I prefer not to utilize this modality). Minimally invasive Interspinous fixation and Sacroiliac Joint Fusion. Medication Management. Clear communication and coordination of care between surgical specialties, physical therapy, behavioral medicine and myself. Impairment evaluations using AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 3rd and 6th edition. Chart Review, utilization management, disability review and pain-relate future needs.
IME provided to 3rd edition (for CO WC) and 6th edition
Roshni N. Patel, MD
Ctr of Excellence in Pain & Regenerative Medicine
Farmington, Connecticut
Pain Management - Medicine, Neurology
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Headaches, Migraines, Medication Management, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Disability review, Concussion, Chronic Pain, Back Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Nerve Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neck Pain, IME, Independent medical examiner, medical review, Seizures, Spinal Injury, Stroke
...Pain Expertise in the areas includes Interventional Pain procedures, Chronic Pain, opioid and non-opioid Medication Management, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (CRPS/RSD), Spinal Pain, Neck injuries, Back injuries, Herniated disc, Sciatica, Radiculopathy, Joint injuries, Nerve injuries, Soft tissue injuries, Causation of injuries, Epidurals, Nerve blocks, Radiofrequency ablation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Intrathecal infusion pumps, Fluoroscopic guidance of procedures, chronic pain, headaches, migraines, concussions, seizures, tremors and traumatic brain injury.
Rated Top three Pain Management physician in the Hartford area. Highly experienced physician with active medical practice.
Jennifer A Robbins, MPT
Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Physical Therapy
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geriatrics, Orthopedics, Spinal Disorders, Joint Replacements, Shoulder Impingement, falls, Vestibular Conditions, balance, Oncology, Parkinson's Disease, Concussion, low back pain
Advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation and orthopedics. CEU list available upon request. Clinical experience across the continuum of care from acute through outpatient. Experienced reviewing with managed care/insurance.
Eric Spencer, MD
Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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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 completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joint Diseases.
I have been reviewing medical-legal cases related to both conservative and operative Orthopedic conditions and treatment for many years.
I have been told by many lawyers with whom I have worked that it was a pleasure, I am easy to work with, I review cases quickly, I am very informative about the Orthopedic nuances of a case and explain the complexities of cases clearly. I am very thorough in my evaluation of cases, and I am an excellent legal expert to best represent their clients' best interests.
CV readily available.
David G. Campbell, PhD
Wicomico Analytics Group LLC
Washington, District Of Columbia
Economics, Statistics
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Damages, Antitrust, Statistical Sampling, Class Certification, Healthcare, Health Insurance, Medicare Fraud, Intellectual Property, Patent, Insurance Coverage, Securities Fraud, Environmental Disputes
...For several years he led an Antitrust Seminar in the joint Law School/Business School program at Pepperdine.
David's research is well-cited; his article on Productivity Dynamics has over 1400 citations on Google Scholar.
David has been retained as an economic and statistical expert in litigation matters in both U.S. District courts and state courts. He has opined in antitrust, medicare fraud, and intellectual property matters.
In addition to his expert witness testimony, David has consulted for a wide variety of corporate and government clients. Last year, he served as chief statistician for the first-ever audit of the US Navy.
JC Alvarez, MD
Florida Joint and Spine Institute
Sebring , Florida
Orthopedic Surgery
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Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Computer navigated joint replacement
...Designer of joint replacement instrumentation and hip prosthesis. Involved in teaching these procedures, both in the United States and abroad.
Paul A. Andrews, DDS, PhD
Dentistry and Forensic Dental Expert Witness
Paul A. Andrews DDS, PhD
Lake Mary, Florida
Dentist, Independent Medical Examinations
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General Dentist
Dental Forensic Expert Witness,
Florida Certified Dental Expert Witness (DNEW 332),
Dental & Medical Malpractice,
Motor Vehicle Accident Trauma,
Forensic Traumatology,
Worker's Compensation,
PhD in Pain Management, Pain Research and Education
American Academy of Pain Management - Diplomate - Certified Pain Practitioner
American Academy of Integrated Pain Management - Diplomate - Credentialed Member
Facial Pain, TMJ, Temporomandibular Joint disorders - Cranial Pathofunction
Forensic Traumatology
PTSD & PTSI
Workers' Compensation
PhD in Pain Management, Pain Research and Education
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain - Diplomate
Certification in Head and Neck Radiology and Imaging
American College of Forensic Examiners - Diplomate
Dental Expert Witness - Medical Expert Witness
Forensic Dental and Medical Expert Witness
Professional Experience
U.S. Marine Corps Corpman 1962 - 1968
U.S....
Delcina Augustin Doreus, DrPh, MPA, RN-BSN
Tampa, Florida
Long Term Care, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Public Health, Dementia, Urgent Care, Hospice, Palliative, Policy & Procedure, Documentation, Intravenous access, Prison RN, Nurse Manager, Spinal Cord, Nurse Educator, Hospital Protocol, Evidence Base Care, Diabetes
prevention Educator, Veteran's Health, Infection Control, wound Care
...She is responsible for assuring compliance with Joint Commission and other internal/external regulatory agencies implementing actions to meet established performance measures. Dr. Augustin creates competency-based programs for nursing staff. She develops educational activities such as remediation, certification, mentoring, life support, Joint Commission requirements, product rollouts, etc. Dr. Augustin served as the VA facility's clinical instructor supervisor for several years. She covered all areas, including telephone care lines, care coordination, ambulatory care (outpatient clinics, specialty clinics, dialysis, bariatric, rheumatoid, and spinal cord), emergency care, and long-term care for over seven years. Dr. Augustin undertakes the leadership role of resolving highly complex ethical issues that affect the health organization. She served on many committees, including the ethics committee.
As a clinical expert, Dr....
DIANA M BARRATT, MD, MPH, FAAN
Board-Certified Neurologist with Fellowship Training in Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine
Boca Raton, Florida
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine, Maritime Injury, Decompression Sickness, Arterial Gas Embolism, Diving Injury, Decompression Illness, Dysbaric Osteonecrosis, Undersea Medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Spinal cord, Diving Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injury TBI, Concussion, SCUBA, Saturation, barotrauma
...Poster session presented at: the 27th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology (joint meeting with the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society), 2003 Sep 16; San Francisco, California.
Barratt and others. Magnetic resonance imaging in decompression illness. Poster session presented at the UHMS Annual Meeting; 2002 Jun 28; San Diego, California
Joseph Borrelli, Jr., MD, MBA
Palm Harbor, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery
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total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, complications associated with total joint arthroplasty, fractures, infections of the musculoskeletal system, compartment syndromes, osteomyelitis, arthritis, joint replacement, fracture nonunion, fracture malunion, PTOA
Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 3 decades of active clinical practice experience. Award winning Professor of orthopedic surgery at major medical centers including the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; The Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University, Weill College of Medicine,NY, NY; Washington University in St. Louis; and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX. Decades long experience in teaching medical students, orthopedic surgery residents and orthopedic trauma fellows. Invited lecturer on a host of orthopedic surgery issues locally, nationally and internationally. Widely published in multiple orthopedic surgery peer-reviewed journals, recognized researcher, author and medical editor of textbooks and professional journals. Experienced expert witness in multiple medical malpractice cases, including personal injury cases for the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida and Veteran's Claims and Appeals specialists.
Tyson Cobb, MD
Florida
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
...Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury.
Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the world in the use of arthroscopic and endoscopic orthopedic surgery techniques. He holds several patents for minimally invasive surgical equipment and has developed and published several techniques for minimally invasive surgery of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Cobb is a member of the American Association for Hand Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, among others. Dr. Cobb has a Certificate of added qualifications in surgery of the hand.
Dan Cousin, MD
Weston, Florida
Diagnostic Radiology, Radiology
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Neuroradiology,
Back & Spine Imaging,
Body Imaging,
Gastrointestinal,
Genitourinary,
Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Imaging,
Oncology,
Cancer Imaging (missed cancer), Pediatric & Child Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Pulmonary, Demonstrative Evidence, MRI PET CT scan Ultrasound Mammography
...Cousin received his BA from Harvard University graduating Magna Cum Laude with a joint honors degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed his radiology residency training from Yale – Norwalk Hospitals and University of Florida Shands Hospital – Gainesville programs. In addition, Dr. Cousin completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University - NY Presbyterian in Whole Body imaging where he was Chief Fellow. Dr. Cousin served as the Program Director for the Radiology Residency at Columbia University's affiliate residency.
Gina Edwards, CFE, CAMS
Ascalon Analytics LLC
Naples, Florida
Fraud, Investigation
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Data analytics, machine learning, fraud, financial crime, forensic accounting, securities fraud, complex investigations, asset investigations, investment due diligence, proxy contests, shareholder disputes, risk assessment for mergers and acquisitions, public records research, public corruption, AML
....
• Multiple data-driven investigations including analysis of millions of property records using geographic information system (GIS) software and satellite imagery to uncover hidden inventory, assets, entities and joint ventures. Creation of searchable online databases for clients.
• Corruption investigations involving bribery, bid rigging, prosecutor and police misconduct
Kent A. Edwards, PT,DPT,GCS,CLWT
Brooks Rehab Home Health
Homosassa, Florida
Physical Therapy, Geriatrics
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Elderly, Geriatrics, lymphedema, home health care, Outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facility, nursing home, falls, assisted living facility, balance, orthopedics, sub-acute, rehabilitation, acute care, rehab, long term care, exercise, total joint replacement, physical medicine and rehabilitation
Dr. Edwards has been a practicing physical therapist since 2005 after earning his Bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida. He then earned his Doctorate in Physical therapy from A.T. Still University in 2015. He has significant clinical experience in multiple settings, including home health, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics and acute care hospitals. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions. Dr. Edwards has been an APTA Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist for over 20 years and is also a Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist. He continues to work as an experienced physical therapy clinician, but has also worked as a clinical educator, manager and trainer in multiple settings.
Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist
Falls Expert
Rehabilitation Expert
Home Health Care Expert
Standards of Care Expert
National...
Michael C. Eves, DO
Beachland Anesthesia
Vero Beach, Florida
Anesthesiology
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Board Certified Anesthesiologist, Medical Director, Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Regional Anesthesia, Nerve Injury, Spinals, Peri-Operative Pain Management, Airway Management, Intubation, Extubation, Hypoxia, Appropriate Patient Selection, Orthopedic Anesthesia, Ambulatory Surgery
...Specialty areas of focus include ambulatory surgery with extensive experience in orthopedics, outpatient total joint replacements, ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks and managing post-operative pain.
-Medical Director, Chairman of Medical Executive Committee and Chairman of the Governing Body of Ambulatory Surgery Center in Vero Beach, FL. 6+ years at a high volume orthopedic and ENT surgery center. Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the assessment of appropriate patient selection for outpatient surgery, pre-admission testing guidelines, safety and quality improvement initiatives, staff education and training as well as patient education programs.
-Founding faculty member at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine. Former faculty educator at Florida State University and University of Maryland responsible for education and training of medical students and SRNAs.
Dr. Jeanine Maria Frumenti, BSN, MPA, DNP, RN
Jeanine Frumenti Consulting
SARASOTA, Florida
Nursing Administration, Medical Management
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Nursing Standard of Care, Nursing & Hospital Administration, Emergency Room, Critical Care Nursing, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Management, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care, Medication Safety, Nursing Home, Home Healthcare, Hospital Policy, and State & Federal Regulatory Compliance
...Areas of Expertise:
*Nursing Standards of Care
*Hospital Administration Standards
*State, Federal, Joint Commission Regulatory Compliance
*Root Cause Analysis
*Nursing Home & Home Health Care Standards of Care
*Wound Management, Prevention & Care
*Quality and Risk Management
*Fall Prevention/ Management
*Nursing Contracts
Taras Grosh, MD
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine
Florida
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine
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Regional Anesthesiology, Nerve Injury, Pain Management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Orthopedic Anesthesia, Ultrasound guided procedures, General Anesthesia, Sedation, Intubation, Extubation, Difficult Airway, Trauma,
...Grosh is an expert in the field of regional anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, nerve injury, anesthesia for total joint arthroplasty including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist as well as traumatology and airway management. Dr. Grosh also staffs Penn’s acute/chronic pain consult service creating care plans for patients with a history of opioid use disorder, acute on chronic pain, or chronic pain exacerbations.
Dr. Grosh is part of Penn Medicine's Multidisciplinary Nerve Center identifying and treating refractory nerve injury; the first of its kind in the Philadelphia area.
Dr. Grosh is a Member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists serving on various boards.
Additionally, he is an accomplished public speaker, lecturing regularly to faculty, residents, nurses locally and nationally on Regional Anesthesia Acute and Chronic Pain as well as how to use an ultrasound for venous and arterial cannulation as well as performing peripheral nerve blocks.
Timothy Hawkins, FACHE
Hospital Experts
Cape Coral , Florida
Medical Management, Medical Devices
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Hospital Administration, Hospital Liability, Joint Commission Standards, IRB Institutional Review Board, Medical Devices, daVinci Robot Credentialing, Operating Room, Informed Consent, Negligent Credentialing, Patient Safety, Environment of Care, Hospital Negligence
Mr. Hawkins is an accomplished Hospital Executive with experience in hospital departmental operations and regional healthcare systems. He held the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer. He is Board Certified in Healthcare Administration, and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Wesley D Hoy, PE
Hoy and Miller Consulting, LLC
Gainesville, Florida
Automotive, Accident Reconstruction
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Vehicle fire,Heavy-duty truck,rechargeable cells,Codes and standards, motorcycles,crash reconstruction,tires, brakes,motor home,vehicle preventative maintenance and inspection,vehicle recall, black box download,seat belts,HVAC, corrosion, wheel loss, Fasteners
...Hoy has consulted upon include:
• Tire failure
• Wheel-off
• Ball joint failure
• Tie rod failure
• Antilock brakes
• Catastrophic engine failure
• Liftgate incident
• Vehicle electrical fire
• Hot plate ignition
• Vehicle recall
• Line of sight crash reconstruction
• Vehicle lighting analysis
• Seat belt analysis
• Black box download and analysis
• Low-speed crash reconstruction
• Motorcycle v truck
• Truck under ride
• Transit bus
• Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Omar David Hussamy, MD
Vero Beach, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Total Joint Replacement of the Hip, Knee and Shoulder,
Arthroscopic Surgery of all Major Joints,
Rotator Cuff and ACL Reconstruction,
Hand and Wrist Surgery,
Fracture Care,
Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
...He has performed over 10,000 total joint replacements in his career and frequently performs reviews of failed total joint procedures and recalled joint implants.
He runs an active practice including all operative and non-operative aspects of orthopedic surgery.
He has served as an expert medical witness in numerous cases, regularly performs independent and compulsory medical examinations (IME and CMEs), provided depositions and appears in the courtroom both locally and throughout the country.
He is a certified Expert Medical Advisor for Division of Workers’ Compensation, State of Florida.
He is licensed to practice medicine in Florida, New York and California.
He is available to serve as an expert witness and travel throughout the United Staes and abroad.
He can be reached at 772-205-5995
Pat Leung, MD PharmD MPH
Medical Physicians Group PLLC
Jacksonville , Florida
Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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Accident, death, malpractice, correctional medicine, prison, jail, pharmacy, pharmacist, wrongful death, negligence, occupational medicine, COVID vaccine, medical medication error, patient safety, work related injury,
...Recent responsibilities include:
-Senior Medical Physician at Northeast Florida State Hospital, Macclenny, Florida
-Correctional Medicine Physician at Baker Country Sheriff's Office, Macclenny, Florida
-Root Cause Analysis (RCA) physician expert consultant for federal facilities
-Joint Patient Safety Reporting (JPSR) physician consultant for federal facilities
-COVID vaccine adverse event reporting system (VAERS) physician evaluator
-Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee member
-Infectious Disease Control Committee member
Awards
-Lifesaver Certificate from Northeast Florida State Hospital, December 2018 in appreciation for performing lifesaving actions
-25,000 miles from American Airline, November 2016 formal 'Thank You' for assistance aboard a flight and offering medical expertise
-Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Summa Cum Laude 2009, Ranked #1 in the class
Medical Licenses
-Florida
-New York
Pharmacist Licenses
-Hawaii
-Kansas
-Missouri
Languages
-Fluent in Cantonese Chinese
-Conversational...
Eli Loch, D.O.
Pain Management Physician - Florida Georgia
Ponte Vedra, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Interventional, injection, epidural, facet, radiofrequency ablation, rhizotomy, neck, back, cervical, lumbar, sciatica, radiculopathy, neuropathy, pain, spinal cord stimulation, nerve injury, herniated disc, joint, knee, shoulder, hip, orthopedic, opioid, musculoskeletal, stimulation, stem cell, PRP
...While there, he developed a passion for treating patients with complex spine, joint, and nerve pathology. Staying at the University of Florida, he was selected for an elite fellowship in interventional pain management to train with nationally recognized leaders in the field. Dr. Loch is board certified in both anesthesiology and interventional pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is very experienced in image guided interventional procedures, having personally performed over 10,000 spine, joint, and nerve injections. He is active at Baptist Hospital Nassau, being both a consulting physician and member of the credentialing committee.
Dr. Loch has also been involved with numerous professional societies including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), North American Spine Society (NASS), American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA), and has held leadership positions in the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)....
Alan A MacGill, DPM, FACFAS
Spine & Orthopedic Center
Coral Springs, Florida
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry
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Total ankle replacement, Podiatric surgery, Diabetic foot ulcer, Trauma, Ankle fracture, Ankle arthritis, Amputation, Limb salvage, Tendon transfer, Charcot foot, Hammer toe, Hallux valgus, Hallux rigidus, Flat foot reconstruction, Revision surgery,
...He is one of a few surgeons performing total ankle replacement with preoperative computerized tomography (CT) -guided navigation and custom cutting guides: a technological evolution that enhances implant position and ultimate longevity of the new joint.
Shem Malmquist, FRAeS
Malmquist System Safety, LLC
Melbourne, Florida
Aviation & Aerospace, Accident Reconstruction
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System Safety, Safety Analysis. highway, rail, marine, Airlines, Human Factors, Weather Radar, Microburst, Downburst, Windshear, International airline operations, airline safety, complex system analysis
...An elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Malmquist’s past work includes Automation and Human Factors lead for the Commercial Aviation Safety Team’s Joint Safety Implementation Team, Loss of Control working group, as well as the Aircraft State Awareness working group and the Joint Implementation Measurement and Data Analysis Team. Malmquist is a full member of ISASI, and a member of the Resilience Engineering Association, AIAA, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, IEEE, the Flight Safety Foundation and SAE where he also serves as a voting member of the Flight Deck and Handling Quality Standards for Transport Aircraft committee, the Aerospace Behavior Engineering Technology, Modeling, Simulation and Training for Emerging AV and the Aircraft and System Development and Safety Assessment Committee and the Lithium Battery Packaging Performance Committees.
Chris McDermott, MSN, APRN-IP, AGPCNP-C, CLCP
Intercoastal Consulting & Life Care Planning
Jacksonville, Florida
Life Care Planning, Nurse Practitioner
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Life Care Planning, Certified Life Care Planner, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology, Primary Care, Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Trauma, Spinal Cord Injury, Auto Accident Injury, Personal Injury
...Additionally, my expertise extends to non-catastrophic injuries such as intervertebral disc injuries, major joint injuries (hips, knees, shoulders), orthopedic trauma (including pelvic and long bone injuries), mild to moderate burns, single amputations, mild traumatic brain injuries, and chronic pain conditions, including spinal issues and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
I am available to offer my expertise in providing life care plan rebuttals or alternative conclusions to both Plaintiff and Defense Law Firms.
Services:
Catastrophic Life Care Plans
Non-Catastrophic Life Care Plans
Life Care Plan Rebuttals
Expert Witness Testimony
Standards of Care
Case Merit
Matthew R Moore, MD, FAANS, FACS
Florida Neurosurgical Experts
Lighthouse Point, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Brain Trauma, Concussion, Cranial Surgery, Cranial Trauma, Head Injury, Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Spine Surgery, Spine Injury, Subdural Hematoma
...The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is the oldest, most respected federal inspection authority of healthcare providers.
Dr Moore provides expert, credible, unbiased reviews and testimony with 2 decades of experience in both plaintiff and defense malpractice cases of brain and spine injuries, operations and complications, as well as motor vehicle accident, slip & fall and hematoma ( subdural, intracerebral & aneurysm ).
Having performed over 8,000 operations, he has been the ONLY one of over 25 active neurosurgeons in Broward selected by Castle Connelly for a Top Doctor Award every year continuously since 1999.
Dr Moore has testified in all 3 major South Florida court houses as well as appearing via Skype and Polycom in court rooms out of state. His testimony over a decade ago in PB court received the highest jury award for a whip lash, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion case....
Tracy Myers, AIA
Myers Consulting
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO, architecture
...She has been retained and / or designated in hundreds of cases and has provided deposition, arbitration and trial testimony, participated in mediation and joint expert exchanges, and performed standard of care evaluations.
In addition to her forensic and consulting practices, she serves as registered design professional in responsible charge on repair / reconstruction projects and remains a practicing architect providing traditional architectural services to a variety of clients....
Mike M. Pappas, DO
Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Nursing Homes, Life care planning, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain management, Traumatic brain injury, TBI, Spinal cord injury, amputations, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, IME, Pharmaceutical review, Herniated discs
...Mild/severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputations, Burns, Multi-trauma, Orthopedic injuries, Chronic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Pressure ulcers, Joint replacement complications, Peripheral nerve injuries, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries.
Licensed physician in NY in practice and board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Experienced Medical Expert. Clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Medical Center with over 15 years experience. 15 plus years of experience in sub acute facilities/skilled nursing facilities overseeing the rehabilitation of Spinal Cord injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Amputations, Joint Replacements. Medical malpractice, Utilization Reviews, Health Insurance Claims, Workers Compensation, Independent Medical Exams, Peer Reviews, Pharmaceutical Reviews.
Bharat C. Patel, MD
Deuk Spine Institute
Melbourne, Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Sports Medicine
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Interventional Pain Management, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
...He treats arthritis of the spine and facet joint pain with injections for pain.
Dr. Patel has performed over 30,000 procedures under fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance.
Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certified, Sports Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians
Diplomate, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Pain Medicine
Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management
Fellow of Interventional Pain Physicians
Matthew M Ragsdell, DO
REGENESIS ORTHOPEDICS
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Joint Replacement, Reverse Total Shoulder, arthroscopy, Knee, Shoulder, hip, ankle, trauma, wrist, elbow, ACL, Rotator Cuff, Orthopedics
Board Certified in orthopedic Surgery
Sub specialty Board Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
Years of Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma coverage
Paul J Roubal, PT, DPT, PhD, MSc, OCS
PhysioMeFit, LLC
Stuart, Florida
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Rehabilitation, neuroanatomy, anatomy/shoulder, orthopedics/manipulation, neuroscience, therapeutic ultrasound, TM joint dysfunction, pain control, headaches, physical therapy in oncology, cardiac conditioning, balance & gait dysfunction and rehabilitation
EDUCATION CONT:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology – SUNY Oswego,
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PhysioMeFit, LLC- Stuart, FL
Owner/Physical Therapist/Consultant 2019- Present
Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C. - Troy, MI
Owner/Physical Therapist 1977-2019
Physical Therapist/ Administrator 2019- Present
Responsibilities include direct patient care and administration.
Volunteer at Treasure Coast Hospice, 2022 to present
PUBLISHED RESEARCH: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Roubal
CONTINUING EDUCATION
I have been involved in thousands of hours of postgraduate education, including courses taught by the most prominent orthopedic/sports physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons in the world. These include courses directed by Cyriax, Kaltenborn, Paris, Rocabado, McKenzie, Grimbsby, Pettman & Fowler/Canadian Manual Therapy and Olaf Evjenth.
I have also attended a large variety of course work offered by various orthopedic institutes, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic...
Kenneth Sands, MD
MTM Associates
Merritt Island, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery
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Total joint replacement, total hip replacement, total knee replacement.
...Following medical school I did my orthopedic residency at SUNY Downstate, followed by a fellowship in Total Joint Replacements of the Hip and Knee at Florida Orthopedic Institute. After Fellowship I served 3 years on Active Duty in the US Army. I am currently the Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center in Florida.
Anand Thakur, MD
Florida Joint Spine Istitute
Sebring , Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Independent Medical Examinations
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pain mangement, epiduals C/T/L, facet injections C/T/ L, radiofrequency ablation, si injections, spinal cord stimulation, intra thecal pumps, vertiflex procedure, mild procedure, medication management, opioids, safe prescribing, back pain, neck pain, standard of care, evidence based
I am a dual board certified anesthesiologist/interventional pain management doctor. I have a clinical appointment at Wayne State University school of Medicine in Anesthesiology. I have been the past president of Michigan society of Interventional Pain Physicians. I have dome numerous depositions and IME's and comfortable in both areas.
Damien Doute, MD
Spine and Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC
Decatur, Georgia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Pedicle Screws, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Joint Replacement, Fracture/Dislocation, Paralysis,
Spine Fusion, Degenerative Spine, Scoliosis,
Radiculopathy, Nerve Injury, Laminectomy, Discectomy,
...I have also practiced a large amount of general orthopedics surgery since residency, concentrating on total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fractures.
I am comfortable with hip, knee and shoulder surgery and diagnosis, including trauma/fractures. I have taken general emergency room call consistently. I also routinely perform knee and shoulder arthroscopy and deal with foot and ankle problems and trauma.
I have given both trial and deposition testimony in a variety of cases.
My medical reports are very thorough and concise, and I try to be as responsive and timely as possible for attorneys.
Medical narratives, IME’s, depositions, consultations, medical case review and advisory roles, and trial testimony are all in my armamentarium.
I am willing to travel, do video or live deposition or trial testimony, personally examine and treat patients,
and I have an excellent malpractice history as well.
I take these cases seriously and professionalism is what we strive for....
Eli Loch, D.O.
Pain Management Physician - Florida Georgia
Georgia
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Interventional, injection, epidural, facet, radiofrequency ablation, rhizotomy, neck, back, cervical, lumbar, sciatica, radiculopathy, neuropathy, pain, spinal cord stimulation, nerve injury, herniated disc, joint, knee, shoulder, hip, orthopedic, opioid, musculoskeletal, stimulation, stem cell, PRP
...While there, he developed a passion for treating patients with complex spine, joint, and nerve pathology. Staying at the University of Florida, he was selected for an elite fellowship in interventional pain management to train with nationally recognized leaders in the field. Dr. Loch is board certified in both anesthesiology and interventional pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is very experienced in image guided interventional procedures, having personally performed over 10,000 spine, joint, and nerve injections. He is active at Baptist Hospital Nassau, being both a consulting physician and member of the credentialing committee.
Dr. Loch has also been involved with numerous professional societies including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), North American Spine Society (NASS), American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA), and has held leadership positions in the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)....
Ramzy H Rimawi, MD
Emory
Atlanta, Georgia
Infectious Diseases, Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine, Medical errors, Hospital Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Emergency Medicine
...I’m extremely well qualified in topics including sepsis, COVID-19, wound and postoperative/surgical infections, antibiotics, endocarditis, bacteremia, MRSA, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, necrotizing fasciitis, osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infections, spine infections, device-related infections, nursing home infections, ECMO, mechanical ventilation, advanced airway, life support, vasopressors, seizures, and trauma. Regardless of whether it is for the plaintiff or defendant, I am not biased and review cases equally for breaches in standard of care, negligence and/or deviations from guidelines and hospital protocols. I am very familiar with procedures including but not limited to intubation, central venous/arterial catheters, bronchoscopy, chest tubes, ECMO, dialysis, and balloon pumps.
Zaneb Yaseen, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon Sports Trained based in GA
Kathleen, Georgia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Orthopaedic Surgery, joint replacement, shoulder, acl , knee , trauma, fall, sports medicine, car accident, workmen's comp, fractures, hip
...My professional interests include arthroscopy of hip, knee, and shoulder; ligamentous reconstruction; cartilage surgery; joint preservation for knee and shoulder; arthroplasty of shoulder; hip arthroplasty via anterior approach and knee; knee arthroplasty; revision arthroplasty of shoulder; and general fracture care. I earned a medical doctorate from the University of Tennessee in 2008. I then completed an orthopaedic residency program at the University of Rochester Medical Center and concluded my training with a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2015. I currently am a team physician for Mercer University’s soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, and football teams. I recently became a Clinical Preceptor with Trinity School of Medicine. I have been involved with case reviews, narratives as well as depositions over the course of my career. I am currently in practice in middle Georgia.
Joanne Halbrecht, MD
Halbrecht Orthopedics Biologics and Sports Medicine
Hayden, Idaho
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Instability, SLAP lesion, Impingement, Labral Tear, Knee, ACL Tear, MCL Tear, Meniscus Tear, Patella Dislocation, Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Cartilage, Stem Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Mechanism of Injury, Causation
...She has published 2 papers in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. The first explored the ethics of stem cell clinic direct-to-consumer advertising and the second identified 896 stem cell clinic websites, 96% of which gave consumers misinformation. She lectures nationally on this topic.
Jeffrey O. Anglen, MD
Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery
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Fractures, orthopedic, Orthopedic Trauma, bone or joint injury, dislocation, bone or joint infection, osteomyelitis, compartment syndrome, thrombosis, DVT, total joint replacement, hip, knee, motor vehicle accident, broken bone, orthopedic complication, nonunion, pulmonary embolism, fall, work comp
-Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
-Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and International Orthopaedic Trauma Association
-Former Specialty Society President, Academic Department Chair and Director of the ABOS
- Licensed in 14 states
- Published >100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters
- Specializing in fractures, dislocations, trauma, joint replacement, infection, complications of orthopedic surgery, compartment syndrome, DVT/PE following surgery, musculoskeletal infection, all aspects of orthopedic or musculoskeletal care
I have done medicolegal consulting for over 25 years for both plaintiff and defense, as an adjunct to my surgical practice. I have testified successfully at trial numerous times. The majority of my career has been in academic medicine, where I not only had a busy surgical practice in orthopaedic trauma, but spent a great deal of time teaching surgeons, residents, students, nurses and the public....
Tyson Cobb, MD
Illinois
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
...Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury.
Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the world in the use of arthroscopic and endoscopic orthopedic surgery techniques. He holds several patents for minimally invasive surgical equipment and has developed and published several techniques for minimally invasive surgery of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Cobb is a member of the American Association for Hand Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, among others. Dr. Cobb has a Certificate of added qualifications in surgery of the hand.
Sheetal DeCaria, MD
Glenview, Illinois
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Neck pain, Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Nerve Pain, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Joint Injections, Trigger Point Injections, Spine Injections, Facet Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, Epidural Steroid Injection, ESI, Sciatica, Radiculopathy, Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Hip Pain
Dr. Sheetal DeCaria is double board-certified in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. She completed her residency at the University of Chicago and fellowship training at Northwestern University School of Medicine. She has over 12 years of clinical experience treating patients with chronic pain. She has authored numerous publications and textbook chapters on chronic pain. Dr. DeCaria is a featured TED speaker, and her TED Talk is one of the most popular TED talks on chronic pain. She has also served as a medical expert on NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS news. She enjoys treating patients in pain through various interventional procedures in her clinical pain practice, Revitalize Medical Center, in Glenview, IL. Dr. DeCaria is seeking to serve as an expert witness for both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys. She has strong communication skills and is committed to providing unbiased and evidence-based record reviews and testimony.
Walter S Friberg, MD, Cert. Ac., FAAPMR, MCIME, FACIME
Friberg Spine & Joint Institute
Chicago, Illinois
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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IME, file review, Rehabilitation, EMG/NCV, Osteopathic manipulation, Physical Therapy, Diagnostic ultrasound,Acupuncturist, Legal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Intellectual Property consulting for health professionals
Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Diplomate, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners; Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Author of book "Movements and Orthopedic Tests" and two patents.
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.
Eric M Orenstein, MD, MBA
IU Health Arnett Hospital
Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation
...I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida.
I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor.
I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty.
I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medicine participating in the teaching of medical students and residents.
Vishnu Potini, MD, MBA, FAAOS
HealthAdvise
Bloomington, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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fractures, arthritis, fracture nonunion/malunion, arthroscopic Surgery of all knee and shoulder, Rotator Cuff, ACL Reconstruction, Shoulder Instability Repair, Labrum Repairs, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Meniscus, Arthroscopy, Knee ligament, tendon injuries, hand/wrist/elbow tendon and ligament
...Vishnu Potini is an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, general trauma, overuse conditions, tendinopathies, hand/carpal tunnel, joint arthritis, and knee or shoulder pain injections for over 13 years.
Training
Medical
Emory University 2011
Residency
Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School 2011-2016
Fellow
Detroit Medical Center 2016-2017
Orthopaedic Surgery-Sports Medicine Fellow
MBA
Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University 2020-2022
Certifications
ABOS Orthopaedic Surgery Board
ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine CAQ
Gel One Knee HA injection treatment
Jeffrey S Rothbart, J.D., LL.M
Real Estate Expert Witnesses, LLC
Highand Park, Illinois
Real Estate, Appraisal & Valuation
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1031 Exchange, NNN, LLC/Partnership dispute, Real Estate Appraisal, Proforma Analysis, Zoning, commercial financing, landlord/tenant disputes, acquisition, standard of care, real estate valuation, REIT
....
- Formed over $200,000,000 in real estate joint ventures.
- Managed over 11,000,000 SF of commercial real estate assets.
- Procured over $500,000,000 in equity and debt investments.
- Approved over 200 leases totaling more than 2,000,000 SF.
- Published over 40 articles on commercial real estate investments and markets; cited in over 100 articles.
Jeffrey O. Anglen, MD
Indianapolis, Indiana
Orthopedic Surgery
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Fractures, orthopedic, Orthopedic Trauma, bone or joint injury, dislocation, bone or joint infection, osteomyelitis, compartment syndrome, thrombosis, DVT, total joint replacement, hip, knee, motor vehicle accident, broken bone, orthopedic complication, nonunion, pulmonary embolism, fall, work comp
-Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
-Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and International Orthopaedic Trauma Association
-Former Specialty Society President, Academic Department Chair and Director of the ABOS
- Licensed in 14 states
- Published >100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters
- Specializing in fractures, dislocations, trauma, joint replacement, infection, complications of orthopedic surgery, compartment syndrome, DVT/PE following surgery, musculoskeletal infection, all aspects of orthopedic or musculoskeletal care
I have done medicolegal consulting for over 25 years for both plaintiff and defense, as an adjunct to my surgical practice. I have testified successfully at trial numerous times. The majority of my career has been in academic medicine, where I not only had a busy surgical practice in orthopaedic trauma, but spent a great deal of time teaching surgeons, residents, students, nurses and the public....
John M. Kennedy, PE
Kennedy Consulting Group, LLC
Indianapolis, Indiana
Structural Engineering, Building Inspection
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Parking Structures, Concrete Cracking, Concrete Deterioration, Leak Analysis, Waterproofing, Corrosion Damage, Precast Concrete, Post-Tensioned Concrete, Post-Tensioning Failure, Expansion Joint, Deck Coating, Construction Defects
Mr. Kennedy's practice is focused on condition assessments, damage assessments, repair design, forensic investigations and expert witness consulting related to concrete parking structures, building facades, and other exterior-exposed facilities. Other related areas of expertise include structural strengthening design utilizing CFRP & GFRP, waterproofing design and leak investigations and corrosion control methods such as corrosion inhibitive treatments and cathodic protection.
Mr. Kennedy has over 20 years of structural engineering consulting experience and over 15 years of construction management experience, with the majority of that focused on repair and renovation of structures.
Eric M Orenstein, MD, MBA
IU Health Arnett Hospital
Lafayette, Indiana
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation
...I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida.
I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor.
I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty.
I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medicine participating in the teaching of medical students and residents.
Mari S Truman, MS, PE
OrthoBioMech LLC
Warsaw, Indiana
Biomechanics, Medical Devices
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Occupant Motion, Injury Biomechanics, Orthopedics, Medical Product Liability, Duties of Manufacturer, Design, Testing, Manufacturing, Warnings, Instructions for Use, Injury Event Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, Injury Pattern, Soft Tissue Injury, Low Speed Collisions, Falls, Impacts, Sports
...Product development and design experience in human joint reconstruction, spine and trauma since 1980. My experience includes laboratory evaluation of performance characteristics for orthopedic implant and instrumentation systems.
Failure modes and effects analyses, risk analyses, identify and apply methods to reduce risk of hazards and harm. Evaluate adequacy of the information contained in the instructions for use (IFU’s), surgical techniques, promotional and other training materials, from the perspective of the medical device industry.
Lectures concerning soft tissue and musculoskeletal injury biomechanics.
Tyson Cobb, MD
Bettendorf, Iowa
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
...Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury.
Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the world in the use of arthroscopic and endoscopic orthopedic surgery techniques. He holds several patents for minimally invasive surgical equipment and has developed and published several techniques for minimally invasive surgery of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Cobb is a member of the American Association for Hand Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, among others. Dr. Cobb has a Certificate of added qualifications in surgery of the hand.
Mark S Balderston, DC, FPSC, CCIC, FICC
Balderston Chiropractic
Shawnee, Kansas
Chiropractic
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Expert Witness, Malpractice, Informed Consent, Standards of Care, Chiropractic, Medical Records Review, Stroke, Carotid Artery Dissection, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Peer Review, Manipulation, Chiropractic Adjustment, Scope of Practice, Improper Documentation, Insurance Fraud, Ethics
...Fellow, Primary Spine Care in a joint partnership with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Office of Continuing Education and Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic.
Mini-Fellowship in Neuroradiology MRI Spine Interpretation, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Office of Continuing Education and Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic.
Mini-Fellowship in MSK Extremity Imagaging, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Office of Continuing Education and Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic.
Mini-Fellowship in Advanced MRI Spine Pathology, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Office of Continuing Education and Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of University....
Constantine L Fotopoulos, MD
Overland Park, Kansas
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Sacroiliac Joint, SIJ, Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA, Genicular, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, SpineJack, Vertiflex, PainTEQ, Spinal Cord Stimulation, SCS, Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation, Epidural Steroid Injections. ESI, Medial Branch Blocks, Compression Fracture
...He regularly preforms Epidural Injections, Medial Branch Blocks and Sacroiliac Joint Injections. He in an industry instructor in Radiofrequency Ablation for Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacroiliac and the Knee joints. Additionally he preforms and educates in Spinal Cord Stimulation. He was one of the earliest adaptors of the MILD procedure, Vertiflex, PainTEQ percutaneous SIJ fusion, and the Intracept procedure. He also regularly preforms and teaches in Vertebroplasty, Balloon Assisted Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty), Sacropasty and SpineJack.
Dr Fotopoulos is a proud veteran of the United States Navy Diving community and an active Police Captain and additionally a SWAT Medical Director. He is also an instructor for the Police academy in Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Tactical Medicine.
Voted “Kansas City Top Doctor” 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011
Voted “Kansas City Super Doc” 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018
Paul J Roubal, PT, DPT, PhD, MSc, OCS
PhysioMeFit, LLC
Louisiana
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Rehabilitation, neuroanatomy, anatomy/shoulder, orthopedics/manipulation, neuroscience, therapeutic ultrasound, TM joint dysfunction, pain control, headaches, physical therapy in oncology, cardiac conditioning, balance & gait dysfunction and rehabilitation
EDUCATION CONT:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology – SUNY Oswego,
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PhysioMeFit, LLC- Stuart, FL
Owner/Physical Therapist/Consultant 2019- Present
Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C. - Troy, MI
Owner/Physical Therapist 1977-2019
Physical Therapist/ Administrator 2019- Present
Responsibilities include direct patient care and administration.
Volunteer at Treasure Coast Hospice, 2022 to present
PUBLISHED RESEARCH: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Roubal
CONTINUING EDUCATION
I have been involved in thousands of hours of postgraduate education, including courses taught by the most prominent orthopedic/sports physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons in the world. These include courses directed by Cyriax, Kaltenborn, Paris, Rocabado, McKenzie, Grimbsby, Pettman & Fowler/Canadian Manual Therapy and Olaf Evjenth.
I have also attended a large variety of course work offered by various orthopedic institutes, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic...
Daniel Mickool, R.Ph, M.S., Ed.D
Drug Experts
Portland, Maine
Pharmacist, Family Medicine
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Medication expert, diabetes, gastrointestinal, psychiatric, antibiotics, narcotics, black box warnings, recalled drugs, imported drugs, herbals, Joint Commission standards, kidney injury, opioids, medication errors, geriatric medications, carcinogenic drugs, falls, pharmacology/, weight loss drugs.
...As a former Pharmacy Director, I have led successful medication management initiatives, particularly during Joint Commission surveys, prioritizing medication safety.
In my practice, I take pride in mentoring physicians, guiding them in appropriate prescribing practices, side effect avoidance, and drug interactions. Additionally, I am deeply involved in interprofessional education, co-precepting medical and pharmacy students in hospital inpatient settings to promote collaborative care and optimize patient outcomes. I also play a key role in co-precepting physician interns in medical/surgical and intensive care units, contributing to their professional growth and development.
My multifaceted experience in pharmacy practice, education, and leadership positions me as a respected authority in the field. I am committed to advancing pharmacy practice and improving patient care, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the healthcare community.
Gary Fischman, PhD, FACerS, FNICE
seasoned expert in materials science
Future Strategy Solutions
Gambrills, Maryland
Medical Devices, Products Liability
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ceramics, processing, zirconia, hard materials , coatings, device failures, medical ceramics, dental ceramics, medical device standards, properties of materials, FDA, IP, Patents
...Fischman then moved to the University of Illinois at Chicago where he served as the Director of Biomaterials and Technology with joint appointments in the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Restorative Dentistry and Bioengineering. He also returned to consulting where he was sought as a domain expert in ceramics and an expert witness in the failure of hard medical devices.
In 2005, Dr. Fischman was recruited by the US National Academies to become the Director of the National Materials Advisory Board. During his more than 5 years of service he would also add on the responsibilities as the Director for the Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design and the Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment....
Michael B. Jacobs, MD, MPH
Potomac, Maryland
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Interventional, Chronic Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulator, SCS, DRG, PNS, Pain Pump, Epidural, Radiofrequency, PRP, Stem Cells, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, Nerve Injury, Post-Operative Pain, Work Injury, Opioids, Buprenorphine, Medical Marijuana, Causation, Impairment
...Jacobs has an active clinical practice, including the management of complex chronic pain conditions, such as failed back surgery syndrome (post-laminectomy syndrome), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), post-surgical pain (e.g hernia, joint replacement, nerve injury), and chronic joint, neck, and back pain. He performs advanced interventional pain procedures as part of a multidisciplinary approach to care, including use of opioid medications when clinically indicated. Licensed in MD, VA, DC, and PA.
Alan Lipschultz, PE, CCE, CSP, CPPS, FACCE, FAAMI
Healthcare Technology Consulting LLC
North Bethesda, Maryland
Medical Devices, Products Liability
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Patient Safety, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Healthcare Technology, Medical Accident Investigation, Infusion Pumps, Defibrillators, Electrosurgical Units, Insulin Pumps, Joint Commission, Hospital Safety, Patient Safety, Patient Monitoring
37 years of hospital experience as Director of Clinical Engineering at two major hospitals; Responsible for managing all of the medical devices at those institutions; including overseeing the preventative maintenance, repairs, and incident investigation; Active member of Patient Safety Committee, Environment of Care Committee, Technology Management Committee, & Medical Product Implementation Committee.
Professional Engineer (PE); Certified in Clinical Engineering (CCE); Certified Safety Professional (CSP); & Certified Professional In Patient Safety (CPPS)
Fellow, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Fellow, American College of Clinical Engineering (FACCE)
2006 Recipient, Clinical/Biomedical Engineering Achievement Award from Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Co-Chair, AAMI Standards Board (1993-2015)
Chair, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Committee on Medical Equipment (2007-2015), Member...
Susan A Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH
Boston, Massachusetts
Medical Management, Internal Medicine
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Hospital Liability, Hospital Negligence, Hospital Administration, Peer Review, Delayed Diagnosis, Missed Diagnosis, EMTALA, Sepsis, Falls, Sexual Assault, Infection Prevention, Credentialing, Privileging, Anticoagulation, Wrong Site Surgery, Medication Error, Safe Discharge
...Extensive experience in developing programs for hospital quality, patient safety, and peer review and addressing issues such as Joint Commission Standards, Regulatory Quality Requirements, DNV Standards, Credentialing and Privileging, Medical Ethics, Infection Prevention, Medication Safety, Anticoagulation Safety, Wrong Site Surgery, Patient Discharge, Patient Admission, and Patient Transfer.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Remains clinically active as a part time attending physician.
Experience as Chief Medical Officer.
Former electrical engineer working as aviation engineer in the aerospace industry.
Experienced expert witness - have reviewed dozens of cases and testified at both deposition and trial.
Jared Bane, LNHA, MBA, CDP
Expert Consulting Services
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Nursing Homes, Nursing Home Administration
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Nursing Home, Nursing Homes, Dementia, Abuse, Pressure Wounds, Bed Sores, Neglect, Nursing Home Staffing, Wrongful Death, Fall and Fall Prevention, Failure to Prevent Accidents, Safety Hazards, COVID 19, Infection Control, Standards of Care, Nutrition, Dehydration, Sepsis, Affidavits of Merit
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- Expert in identifying Safe Provisions of Care and Appropriate Staffing Levels
- Joint Commission Accreditation and Certification for Dementia Special Care Units and Sub-Acute Units
Expert Witness Experience
- Specially trained as expert witness to provide best professional testimony available
- Access to enhanced litigation prep to ensure question and case readiness
- Timely case review and completion of Affidavits of Merit
Other Areas of Expertise:
-Certified Dementia Practitioner
-Nursing Home Administration
-Nursing Home Operations
-Nursing Home Clinical Policies and Procedures
-State and Federal Nursing Home Regulation and Guidance
-Nursing Home Standards of Care
-Safe Staffing Practices
-Advanced Care Planning
-Fall Prevention, Avoidance, and Response
-Pressure Wounds/Bed Sore Prevention, Avoidance, and Response
-Communication Requirements to Families
-Dementia and Alzheimer's Care
-Abuse, Neglect, Mistreatment
-Infection Control Policies and Procedures
-COVID-19 Nursing Home...
Nicholas Elisseou, MD, MBA
Newton Center, Massachusetts
Hand Surgery
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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.
David Friedler, LMHC, MPH
David Friedler, LMHC, LLC
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Mental Health, Long Term Care
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Standard of Care: Regulatory Compliance, Wrongful injury, Regulatory Standard of Care, Psychiatric Hospital; Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Assisted Living, Drug Alcohol Treatment Facilities CARF, Joint Commission, Hospital Regulation, Heath Care Regulation, Policy Compliance,
David Friedler, LMHC, MPH, LNHA, CNHA Emeritus, has been a psychotherapist and administrator in the long-term care, clinical, and behavioral health treatment arena for over fifty years. David Friedler’s substantial clinical and administrative expertise has been employed as a clinician or clinical director or administrator in nursing home care, psychiatric hospitals, and drug and alcohol treatment facilities. He is licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in Massachusetts and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. He is a Certified Nursing Home Administrator Emeritus, a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Administrators, a Life Member of The Academy, ACHCA, and a Mentor for the ACHCA. Mr. Friedler has a particular specialty in treatment facility regulations, policies, and operational oversight of such treatment facilities. Specifically, Mr. Friedler has direct administrative expertise in federal and state regulations and clinical treatment facility policies and procedures...
Gordon M Novak, MD
Expert witness Pain Management over 26 years
UMass Memorial
Natick, Massachusetts
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
Pain Management-Medicine, Anesthesiology Over 26 years experience and past expert for chronic pain, nerve injury, CRPS, radio frequency ablation, nerve blocks, spinal injections, spinal cord stimulater and intrathecal pumps, disc herniation, chronic headache and migraine, opiate management, failed back syndrome, chronic post surgical pain after joint replacement, fraud, billing, personal injury.
Harvard trained Pain Management and Anesthesiology with over 26 years of continuous clinical practice. Double Board Certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Surgical Internship and Anesthesiology training at Beth Israel Hospital, selected as Harvard Longwood Pain Fellow at BIDMC, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital, Boston, and Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Past medical director over 11 years running an academic multi disciplinary Pain Center with ACGME fellowship started by me at St. Elizabeths Medical Center 2000-2012....
David Ruchelsman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.
Newton, Massachusetts
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand Surgery, Wrist and Elbow Surgery, Peripheral nerve surgery, Sports medicine of the hand and wrist
...He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases.
Dr. Ruchelsman completed the Harvard Medical School Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Ruchelsman has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle and Connolly and Boston Magazine 2017-2019.
Dr. Ruchelsman has published over 60 scientific peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and his work has been presented at regional, national, and international scientific meetings. He has been nominated to the American Orthopaedic Association /Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Leadership Forum and named a 2012 Young Leader in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is a Consultant Reviewer for several hand and upper extremity journals.
Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD
Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction
Waltham, Massachusetts
Dentist
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TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction), Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, Sedation Dentistry, Dental Anesthesia
Dr. Charles Sutera is one of the most renowned and experienced dentists in the Metro Boston area due to extensive interdisciplinary training and experience.
He leads the practice, Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, which provides a comprehensive approach to dentistry with proficiency in specialty dentistry procedures at standards comparable to individual specialists.
Dr. Sutera has completed numerous post-graduate education programs and has accrued extensive experience in the fields of TMJ, dental anesthesiology, smile aesthetics, periodontics, and complex oral surgery. His multidisciplinary expertise and knowledge allow for the highest level of dental treatment, reconstruction, and maintenance.
For more information regarding Dr. Charles Sutera, please visit www.dentalexpertwitnessboston.com/ or www.aestheticsmilereconstruction.com/
Dean P Kendziera, MSHS, PA-C
Norton Shores, Michigan
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery
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Physician Assistant, PA, Midlevel, Orthopedics, Surgery, Trauma, Spine, Joint replacement, fracture, sports medicine, arthroscopy, foot and ankle, osteoporosis, revision surgery, cast, splint, infections, epidural abscess, pain management, narcotics, injections, preoperative, postoperative, EMR
...My orthopedic experience includes non-operative care and operative care as first assistant for patients with complex conditions involving the spine, neck, hand and extremities, joints, total joints and revision joints, injections, casting, wound care, perioperative care, narcotic and non-narcotic pain management, trauma and fractures. I have rounded on thousands of hospital patients for a variety of operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions; managing their pain, wellness, expectations, anticoagulation therapy, wound and dressing care, antibiotics, hospital and surgical complications, and discharge needs. I am a leader in electronic medical records (EMR) and voice-recognition dictation software. I have trained surgeons, doctors and other Physician Assistants in the use of EMR and have created order sets and protocols to improve patient care and outcomes. I insist on treating all patients and clients with dignity, equality and respect.
Tara L MacLaren-Gibson, CRNA
CLARKSTON, Michigan
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist
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Outpatient surgery, , anesthesia for office dental procedures, endoscopy, plastic surgery, airway management, orthopedic surgery, neuro surgery, General anesthesia, TIVA, pre-op evaluation, PACU, positioning, standard of care, patient safety, sedation management, CRNA practice, anesthetic techniques
...I have assisted in the development of an outpatient total joint program and worked on numerous QA projects and updated and reviewed anesthesia policies. I have served as a clinical preceptor for nurse anesthetist training programs, as well as some education for medical students. I also mentor nurses as they prepare for entrance into anesthesia programs.
As a clinician and expert I will provide a thorough and detail oriented review of records, case preparation and expert witness services. You can be assured that I will make each case review a priority and ensure a fast but thorough turnaround time.
Nancy M McClellan, M.P.H., CIH, CHMM
Occupational Health Management
Occupational Health Management, PLLC
Utica, Michigan
Industrial Hygiene, OSHA
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Chemical & Biological Hazard Assessment, Pharmaceutical Containment, Covid Pandemic Risk Assessment, Bioaerosols, Air Disinfection Technologies, Ergonomic Musculoskeletal Disorders, Noise, Respiratory Protection, Indoor Air Quality, Dermal & Inhalation Exposure Modeling, Statistical Analysis
...Domestically and internationally recognized for leadership service to the IH profession as an Executive Officer, Chair and/or Director for the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, the Occupational Hygiene Training Association and the Joint Industrial Hygiene Ethics Education Boards of Directors and a number of AIHA and ASHRAE Committees.
Currently Chair of the External Advisory Board at the University of Michigan Graduate School of Public Health COHSE, while continuing to practice industrial hygiene program management as an experienced (17+ years) independent consultant, subject matter expert, and sought-after international, AIHA-Distinguished expert lecturer....
Paul J Roubal, PT, DPT, PhD, MSc, OCS
PhysioMeFit, LLC
Michigan
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Rehabilitation, neuroanatomy, anatomy/shoulder, orthopedics/manipulation, neuroscience, therapeutic ultrasound, TM joint dysfunction, pain control, headaches, physical therapy in oncology, cardiac conditioning, balance & gait dysfunction and rehabilitation
EDUCATION CONT:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology – SUNY Oswego,
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PhysioMeFit, LLC- Stuart, FL
Owner/Physical Therapist/Consultant 2019- Present
Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C. - Troy, MI
Owner/Physical Therapist 1977-2019
Physical Therapist/ Administrator 2019- Present
Responsibilities include direct patient care and administration.
Volunteer at Treasure Coast Hospice, 2022 to present
PUBLISHED RESEARCH: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Roubal
CONTINUING EDUCATION
I have been involved in thousands of hours of postgraduate education, including courses taught by the most prominent orthopedic/sports physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons in the world. These include courses directed by Cyriax, Kaltenborn, Paris, Rocabado, McKenzie, Grimbsby, Pettman & Fowler/Canadian Manual Therapy and Olaf Evjenth.
I have also attended a large variety of course work offered by various orthopedic institutes, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic...
Kanwaldeep Sidhu, MD
St Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
St Clair Shores, Michigan
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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spine surgery, orthopedic, orthopaedic, neck surgery, back surgery, thoracic spine, laminectomy, fusion, Paralysis, herniated disc, stenosis, myelopathy,
quadriplegia, paraplegic, slipped disc, disc, spondylolisthesis, hematoma,
disctis, osteomyelitis
...We have access to orthopaedic surgery experts for various sub specialties in orthopaedics such as Hip/knee surgery; joint replacement; hand surgery; shoulder surgery; foot/ankle surgery. All our experts are board certified by ABOS.
David M Hallman, MS, PE
Hallman Engineering LLC
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction
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Automotive, Vehicle Fires, Crash Data, Failure Analysis, Origin and Cause, Vehicle Mechanical, Farm Equipment, CDR, EDR, Heavy Truck Data, Motorcycle Crash, Infotainment
...These investigations have included but are not limited to an elevator failure involving materials and design issues, a personal injury involving a paper shredder, multiple cases involving farm equipment and personal injuries, machine guarding cases, chair collapse cases, bolted joint failures, patient lifter failures, vehicle hand control issues, and tipped telehandler and boom crane cases.
My automotive background coupled with my two degrees, extensive testing and research and continuing studies qualifies me for most aspects of crash investigation and reconstruction. Some of the cases investigated include a vehicle tie rod failure that triggered a cross over crash, multiple unintended vehicle acceleration cases and cases involving heavy truck brake failure. I have also been involved in multiple cases involving tire failure analysis....
Rohaan F. Mehta, MD
Edina, Minnesota
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Neck pain, back pain, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, RSD, nerve stimulator, injury, nerve pain, IME, neuropathy, chronic pain, radiculopathy, joint pain, radiofrequency ablation, RFA, rhizotomy, neurotomy, Life care Plan support, spinal cord stimulator, interventional injections, whiplash
...He has extensive experience with pain conditions, musculoskeletal medicine, spine (neck and back), injuries, and special expertise in a wide range of interventional pain management techniques including radiofrequency ablation (RF denervation or neurotomy), spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, sympathetic nerve, plexus and ganglion blocks, spinal injections (epidural, facet joint, medial branch blocks), joint and soft tissue injections....
Maricela Schnur, MD, MBA
Duluth, Minnesota
Pain Management - Medicine, Hospital Administration
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Hospital Administration, Opioid Safety, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Neck Pain, Spinal Cord Simulation, Intrathecal Pumps, Low back Pain, Epidural safety, Cervical, thoracic, lumbar injections, Peripheral nerve blocks, CRPS, Radiofrequency Ablations, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
...She is skilled in performing a variety of interventional procedures to alleviate pain and improve quality of life for patients including epidurals, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks (cervical/thoracic/lumbar), radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulators and intrathecal pump placements. She is active in a number of professional societies and was a founding member of the Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management. She consults for device companies several times a year and teaches at cadaver courses around the country. She currently works full time at a hospital in Northern Minnesota as as interventional pain physician where she also has an administrative position as the Neuromusculoskeletal Dyad Leader at her hospital.
Kim E. Stonecypher, MSN, BSN, CLNC
Flowood, Mississippi
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse
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Nursing Administration, Nursing Standard of Care, Hospital Nursing Care, Medical Record Review, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Restraints, Joint Commission, Defense, Plaintiff, Suicide Prevention and Ligature Resistant Consulting.
...Kim’s experience also includes an in-depth knowledge base and preparation for Joint Commission surveys. She will provide a comprehensive medical record review as well as an expert opinion and summary utilizing an in-depth literature review. She has both recent deposition and trial experience. Kim remains in active practice.
Jeffrey O. Anglen, MD
Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery
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Fractures, orthopedic, Orthopedic Trauma, bone or joint injury, dislocation, bone or joint infection, osteomyelitis, compartment syndrome, thrombosis, DVT, total joint replacement, hip, knee, motor vehicle accident, broken bone, orthopedic complication, nonunion, pulmonary embolism, fall, work comp
-Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
-Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and International Orthopaedic Trauma Association
-Former Specialty Society President, Academic Department Chair and Director of the ABOS
- Licensed in 14 states
- Published >100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters
- Specializing in fractures, dislocations, trauma, joint replacement, infection, complications of orthopedic surgery, compartment syndrome, DVT/PE following surgery, musculoskeletal infection, all aspects of orthopedic or musculoskeletal care
I have done medicolegal consulting for over 25 years for both plaintiff and defense, as an adjunct to my surgical practice. I have testified successfully at trial numerous times. The majority of my career has been in academic medicine, where I not only had a busy surgical practice in orthopaedic trauma, but spent a great deal of time teaching surgeons, residents, students, nurses and the public....
Constantine L Fotopoulos, MD
Missouri
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Sacroiliac Joint, SIJ, Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA, Genicular, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, SpineJack, Vertiflex, PainTEQ, Spinal Cord Stimulation, SCS, Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation, Epidural Steroid Injections. ESI, Medial Branch Blocks, Compression Fracture
...He regularly preforms Epidural Injections, Medial Branch Blocks and Sacroiliac Joint Injections. He in an industry instructor in Radiofrequency Ablation for Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacroiliac and the Knee joints. Additionally he preforms and educates in Spinal Cord Stimulation. He was one of the earliest adaptors of the MILD procedure, Vertiflex, PainTEQ percutaneous SIJ fusion, and the Intracept procedure. He also regularly preforms and teaches in Vertebroplasty, Balloon Assisted Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty), Sacropasty and SpineJack.
Dr Fotopoulos is a proud veteran of the United States Navy Diving community and an active Police Captain and additionally a SWAT Medical Director. He is also an instructor for the Police academy in Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Tactical Medicine.
Voted “Kansas City Top Doctor” 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011
Voted “Kansas City Super Doc” 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018
Michael J Gorman, PhD, PT, DMT, FAAOMPT, CMTPT/DN
PT Expert Witness Edge
Chesterfield, Missouri
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Spinal Manipulation, Dry Needling, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Soft Tissue Injury, Physical Therapy Utilization, Geriatrics, Joint Replacements, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Whiplash Injuries
Michael Gorman, PhD, PT, DMT, FAAOMPT, CMTPT/DN is an expert clinician, educator, and business owner. Dr. Gorman is regarded as an expert in the field of Physical Therapy with extensive knowledge on current best practices, insurance reimbursement, business regulations, and clinician management. Dr. Gorman has achieved the highest level of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy training recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). He has also completed the Dry Needling Certification program through Myopain Seminars.
Dr. Gorman served on the APTA of Missouri State Board from 2010-2023, including serving six years as the Vice-President of APTA MO. Dr. Gorman was a private practice physical therapy owner since 2002; during this time growing his company from one to seven locations. In 2017 he successfully sold his practice to a national health care company. He re-entered private practice in...
Jerome G. Piontek, MD
St. Louis , Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery
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General Orthopedic Surgery, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), Fracture Care, Sports Medicine including Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Sprains, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis
...He has been the hospital's User/Coordinator to the American Joint Replacement Registry.
Dr. Piontek is available for Consultation, Chart Review, Depositions, and Trial Testimony.
Matthew M Ragsdell, DO
REGENESIS ORTHOPEDICS
Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Joint Replacement, Reverse Total Shoulder, arthroscopy, Knee, Shoulder, hip, ankle, trauma, wrist, elbow, ACL, Rotator Cuff, Orthopedics
Board Certified in orthopedic Surgery
Sub specialty Board Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
Years of Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma coverage
Dr. Jessica Chiovaro, PT, DPT
Missoula, Montana
Physical Therapy
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Outpatient orthopedics, workman's compensation, MVA, falls, balance, personal injury, chronic pain, dry needling, spine injury, spinal rehab, joint replacements, CRPS
Jessica Chiovaro, PT, DPT is a practicing physical therapist and expert in the field of physical therapy as a practitioner and clinic manager. Jessica has 14 years of clinical experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting. She has extensive experience working with post-operative rehabilitation, geriatrics, spine injuries, chronic pain and acute injuries that are treated on a daily basis.
Jessica also has participated in several depositions starting in 2009 and served as an expert witness in trial. Her experience for over 14 years gives her an advantage of explaining medical diagnosis and anatomy to the common person. With meticulous documentation standards in her own practice, these skills will also be delivered to her report writing and research that becomes an asset for both plaintiffs and defense.
Vincent G Pons, MD
Helena, Montana
Infectious Diseases
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Central Nervous System Infections (meningitis, brain abscess), Influenza, Pneumonia, Prosthetic Joint Infections, Soft Tissue Infections including Necrotizing Fasciitis, Osteomyelitis
Infectious disease consult for DRMC Hospital in Palm Springs.
John Foley, MD, FAAOS
JVFoley MD PLLC
Reno, Nevada
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Orthopedic Surgery, orthopedic, Board-certified, Orthopedic non-surgical, Sports medicine, Arm, Hand, Elbow, Shoulder, Neck, Back, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, arthroscopy, fracture, Joint replacement, Independent medical examination, car accident, casino injury, motor vehicle accident, slip, and fall,
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
• Fellow - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS)
• Graduate: Harvard Orthopedic Training Program
• Chief Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital
• Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained
• Associate Clinical Professor – University of Nevada Reno (UNR)
and UNR Admissions Executive Committee member
• California Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)
• Harvard College Graduate
• President: Truckee Surgery Center (2010-2019)
• California and Nevada License
California location is Truckee/Lake Tahoe region
IME services in Reno/ Carson City, Truckee/Lake Tahoe region
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine in California and Nevada. I have been a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon since 1997. I have been Subspecialty Board-Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine since 2011. I am currently a practicing orthopedic surgeon at Plumas District Hospital...
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management; medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense; over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
...His pain management experience includes lumbar decompression, spinal cord stimulator placement, and the new larger lesion radiofrequency procedures in the spine and for joint denervation as well as all standard interventional procedures. Other procedures offered include and lumbar, cervical and knee decompression and regenerative medicine techniques such as PRP. He is the Las Vegas representative for Stella, a program dedicated to helping patients with PTSD & anxiety using the stellate ganglion block.
Dr. Odell has had extensive experience treating patients with the Sanexas device; he was instrumental in the development of the Combined Electrochemical Technique (CET), an innovative treatment for neuropathies and inflammation-based pain using local anesthetic blocks with Electronic Cell Signal Techniques (EST).
He has done multiple reviews for plaintiff and defense medical-legal cases, including hundreds of medical records reviews....
Thomas W. Caldwell, PE
Summit Associates of Bedford, LLC
Bedford, New Hampshire
Metallurgy, Failure Analysis
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Design Defects, Material Selection, Engineering, Manufacturing Defects, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Mechanical Failure, Corrosion, Fitness for Use, Equipment Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Trade Secrets
...Cases have involved hand tools, recreational and exercise equipment, fire fighting apparatus, rotating machinery, construction hardware, fasteners, joints, piping, tubing, lighting fixtures. 40+ yrs designing, manufacturing and quality assurance of components for consumer & industrial products including safety and performance-critical applications for aircraft, automotive safety systems, medical products, construction machinery, defense arms and munitions. Mr. Caldwell has testified in patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation cases. He has lectured in the USA, Europe and India on manufacturing premium quality metal products. He has published in the areas of batteries, materials selection and materials processing. Licensed Professional Engineer, Ohio. US Patent holder.
Ralph V Collipi Jr, CIH CHMM CPEA
Oracle Safety Consulting LLC
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Industrial Hygiene, Safety
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Occupational health, emergency planning and response, job hazard assessment, personal protective equipment, fall protection, respiratory protection, chemical safety, air sampling, workplace surveys, disaster recovery, pandemic planning, hazard communication, confined space
...Co-ordinated joint hazmat training exercises with the Department of Homeland Security, EPA, and state and local emergency organizations. Mr. Collipi has more than 40 years of experience in industrial hygiene field, specializing in occupational health & safety, hazardous materials management, indoor air quality, chemical hygiene and hazardous waste management. He served as the designated company witness for AT&T in asbestos litigation since 2009 and designated by the company as a witness in investigations by regulatory agencies in a variety of matters related to environment, health and safety compliance. He is experienced serving as an expert witness, developing processes and documents to support compliance with consent judgment orders and other enforcement actions. He has extensive knowledge and experience in hazardous materials response and has provided training for hundreds of emergency response workers under OSHA HAZWOPER. Mr....
Thomas Bojko, MD, MS, JD, FCLM
Hospital Experts
Port Monmouth, New Jersey
Medical Management, Legal Medicine
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Hospital Administration, Hospital Negligence, Joint Commission Standards, Negligent Credentialing, Physician Contracting, Informed Consent, Standards of Care, Patient Transfer, Patient Safety, Pediatric Critical Care, Birth Injury, Hyperbilirubinemia
Thomas Bojko, MD, MS, JD, FCLM has spent over two decades in healthcare where he has held executive leadership positions in both hospital and medical administration. He is an expert in hospital operations, policies and procedures. Dr. Bojko has made many contributions to the administrative, clinical and educational aspects of healthcare and has received numerous awards and recognition for his efforts. He gained national prominence serving as a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Critical Care Executive Committee and as a member of the NACHRI (National Association of Children’s Hospitals) Board of Trustees. In addition, he has authored numerous articles, policy statements and editorials in peer-reviewed journals. He also participated in authoring the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Hyperbilirubinemia.
Ira A Gurland, MD
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine
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COVID 19, HIV, AIDS, surgical infections, necrotizing fasciitis, prosthetic joint infection, diabetic foot infection, bacteremia, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, prostatitis, cellulitis, wound, vaccine, Lyme disease, antibiotics, fungal infections, bacterial infections, travel medicine.
I am a board certified infectious diseases physician and internist in active clinical practice in central New Jersey for 23 years. I have had the privilege of being retained for independent medical evaluations in a variety of cases. The goals of these examinations have included evaluating the merits of a case for trial, evaluating insurer’s liability, workman’s compensation and medical malpractice.
Diagnoses involved in these matters have included COVID-19 infection, diabetic foot infection leading to limb loss, surgical site infections, necrotizing fasciitis, cellulitis, and many others. I have the ability to breakdown complex medical jargon and make it understandable. I am willing to provide redacted reports.
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
...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....
Mike M. Pappas, DO
New Jersey
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Nursing Homes, Life care planning, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain management, Traumatic brain injury, TBI, Spinal cord injury, amputations, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, IME, Pharmaceutical review, Herniated discs
...Mild/severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputations, Burns, Multi-trauma, Orthopedic injuries, Chronic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Pressure ulcers, Joint replacement complications, Peripheral nerve injuries, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries.
Licensed physician in NY in practice and board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Experienced Medical Expert. Clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Medical Center with over 15 years experience. 15 plus years of experience in sub acute facilities/skilled nursing facilities overseeing the rehabilitation of Spinal Cord injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Amputations, Joint Replacements. Medical malpractice, Utilization Reviews, Health Insurance Claims, Workers Compensation, Independent Medical Exams, Peer Reviews, Pharmaceutical Reviews.
Bruce H. Podrat, MBA, MHA
Practical Healthcare Solutions, LLC
Voorhees, New Jersey
Medical Management, Legal
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Physician credentialing, hospital policies/procedures, hospital standards of care, JCAHO, alleged billing disputes, valuations
...Podrat has more than fifteen years of extensive involvement in complex healthcare-related litigation including, identification of breach of standards of care in the operation of hospitals, nursing homes and ambulatory care environments, physician credentialing in both hospital and managed care organizations, third party billing disputes, hospital and medical staff bylaws, interpretation of Joint Commission Standards, negligent hiring, managed care contracting, administrative and billing compliance, and economic analysis related to enterprise value.
Alan J. Robinson
Risk and Threat Assessment, LLC
Brookside, New Jersey
Security, Premises Liability
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Workplace Violence, Infant Abduction, Security Negligence, Fire Safety, Use of Force, Drug Diversion, Hospital Security, executive protection, crowd control, joint commission accreditation
35+ years as a Director of Security in hospital/healthcare security; expert witness in: Security Negligence; Prevention of Workplace Violence; Infant abduction; emergency management; fire safety; executive protection; crowd control management; Use of Force; excessive force; drug and narcotic diversion.
Richard Snepar, MD, FACP, FIDSA
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine
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COVID-19, sepsis, endocarditis, bacteremia, bacterial infections, virus, MRSA, urinary tract infections, surgical infections, sexually transmitted infections, necrotizing fasciitis, osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infections, spine infections, device-related infections, nursing home infections.
...These reviews have included but are not limited to: COVID-19, sepsis, septic shock, endocarditis, bacteremia, bacterial infections including MRSA, diabetic foot infections, urinary tract infections, surgical infections and complications of surgery, viral infections, necrotizing fasciitis, osteomyelitis, spine infections, prosthetic joint infections, device related infections, Clostridium dififcile (C. Diff), food borne disease, sexually transmitted diseases, tick-borne disease, nursing home related infections and travel related infections.
John D. Tydings, MD
Central Jersey Spine Associates, PA
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Lumbar Spine Surgery, Cervical Spine Surgery, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal Trauma, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Fusion, Failed Back Surgery, Spinal Instrumentation, Workers Compensation
I am a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic spinal surgeon in practice since 1990. I am familiar with all aspects of spinal surgery including the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine from a variety of approaches, both with and without instrumentation. I have been performing sacroiliac fusions since 1990. I have been implanting spinal cord stimulators since 1991. My practice predominantly involves Workers Compensation patients and patients injured as the result of motor vehicle accidents. I regularly perform Independent Medical Evaluations and I have testified numerous times as an expert witness.
Michael D. Leibowitz, MD, C.M.D.
Advanced Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation, PC
Roslyn Heights, New York
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Geriatrics
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Catastrophic Injuries, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Personal Injury, Trauma, Pressure Ulcers, Nursing Home, Life Care Planning, Neurology Disorders, Orthopedics non-surgical, Spinal Disorder/Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Pain Management-Medicine
...Back Pain, Neck Pain, Pulmonary Embolism, DVT, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, EMG, Geriatrics, Pressure Ulcer, Amputation, Joint Replacement Infections, Arthroplasty Infections, Peripheral Nerve Injuries. Medical Malpractice, Disability Claims Disputes, Disability Insurance, Life Care Planning, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Peer Reviews, Utilization Reviews, Managed Care, Health Insurance Claims, Industrial Accidents, Workers' Compensation, Product Liability, Independent Medical Examinations, IME
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
...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....
Mike M. Pappas, DO
Astoria, New York
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Nursing Homes, Life care planning, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain management, Traumatic brain injury, TBI, Spinal cord injury, amputations, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, IME, Pharmaceutical review, Herniated discs
...Mild/severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputations, Burns, Multi-trauma, Orthopedic injuries, Chronic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Pressure ulcers, Joint replacement complications, Peripheral nerve injuries, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries.
Licensed physician in NY in practice and board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Experienced Medical Expert. Clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Medical Center with over 15 years experience. 15 plus years of experience in sub acute facilities/skilled nursing facilities overseeing the rehabilitation of Spinal Cord injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Amputations, Joint Replacements. Medical malpractice, Utilization Reviews, Health Insurance Claims, Workers Compensation, Independent Medical Exams, Peer Reviews, Pharmaceutical Reviews.
Georgia J Persky, RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC
Georgia Persky Consulting
Harrison, New York
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Nursing Standard of Care, Nursing Administration, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgical and Perioperative Nursing, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hospital Risk Management, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care, Medication Safety, Nursing Home, Home Healthcare, Hospital Policy, Regulatory Compliance
...Areas of Expertise:
Nursing Standards of Care
Hospital Nursing Care
Nursing Home Care
Home Health Care
Wound Care
Extravasation of Intravenous Line
Brachial Plexus Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Assault patient and staff
•Surgical and Perioperative Nursing
•Quality and Risk Management
•Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention
•Hospital Policy and Procedure
•Medication Safety
•Nursing Informatics
•Hospital Administration
•State, Federal, Joint Commission Regulatory Compliance
Paul J Roubal, PT, DPT, PhD, MSc, OCS
PhysioMeFit, LLC
New York
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Rehabilitation, neuroanatomy, anatomy/shoulder, orthopedics/manipulation, neuroscience, therapeutic ultrasound, TM joint dysfunction, pain control, headaches, physical therapy in oncology, cardiac conditioning, balance & gait dysfunction and rehabilitation
EDUCATION CONT:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology – SUNY Oswego,
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PhysioMeFit, LLC- Stuart, FL
Owner/Physical Therapist/Consultant 2019- Present
Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C. - Troy, MI
Owner/Physical Therapist 1977-2019
Physical Therapist/ Administrator 2019- Present
Responsibilities include direct patient care and administration.
Volunteer at Treasure Coast Hospice, 2022 to present
PUBLISHED RESEARCH: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Roubal
CONTINUING EDUCATION
I have been involved in thousands of hours of postgraduate education, including courses taught by the most prominent orthopedic/sports physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons in the world. These include courses directed by Cyriax, Kaltenborn, Paris, Rocabado, McKenzie, Grimbsby, Pettman & Fowler/Canadian Manual Therapy and Olaf Evjenth.
I have also attended a large variety of course work offered by various orthopedic institutes, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic...
Mark G Shrime, MD, MPH, PhD
New York, New York
Public Health, Otolaryngology
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Head and neck surgery, Public health, Defendant, Plaintiff, Surgery
...Medical school was followed by a residency in otolaryngology at the joint Columbia/Cornell program in Manhattan, followed, in turn, by a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology at the University of Toronto in 2007. He completed a second fellowship in microvascular reconstructive surgery, also at the University of Toronto, in 2008. He was the first to identify a novel independent prognostic indicator in head and neck cancer.
To date, he has worked and taught in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Congo, Haiti, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, and Madagascar. In May, 2011, he graduated with an MPH in global health from the Harvard School of Public Health, where he was a finalist for both the Albert Schweitzer award and the HSPH Student Recognition award, and in May, 2015, he received his PhD in health policy from Harvard University, with a concentration in decision science....
Eric Spencer, MD
Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Rye, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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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 completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joint Diseases.
I have been reviewing medical-legal cases related to both conservative and operative Orthopedic conditions and treatment for many years.
I have been told by many lawyers with whom I have worked that it was a pleasure, I am easy to work with, I review cases quickly, I am very informative about the Orthopedic nuances of a case and explain the complexities of cases clearly. I am very thorough in my evaluation of cases, and I am an excellent legal expert to best represent their clients' best interests.
CV readily available.
Wayne Stokes, MD
Stokes Medical Consulting LLC
New York
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning
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Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Spine Care
...He currently is an independent medical provider focusing on injuries to the peripheral joints, lumbar and cervical spine, and regenerative medicine injection treatments. One of Dr. Stokes' key strengths is his ability to translate complex medical terms and procedures into common, practical language.
Dr. Stokes is a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP).
Seth L. Jaffe, D.O.
IME Solutions, PLLC
Charlotte, North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery
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Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Rotator Cuff Repair, Knee and Hip Joint Replacement, Fracture Care, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries, Overuse Syndromes/Injuries, Nerve Injuries, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Chronic Pain, Soft Tissue Injuries
Board Certified, Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon, in active practice since 1994. Specialty focus in Medical-Legal evaluations, IME's, Impairment and Disability Evaluations/Ratings, AMA Guidelines, Peer-Peer and medical file reviews, Video depositions and Expert testimony. Currently working with and representing worker's compensation and insurance carriers, attorneys for plaintiffs and defense, State/Federal disability carriers. Opinions are supported by evidence based medicine and over 1000 evaluations and 200 depositions. Rapid report turnaround, usually within 48 hours.
Kevin Kucko, MAPT, ATC
Physical Therapy
Mooresville , North Carolina
Physical Therapy, Occupational Medicine
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Physical Therapy, rehabilitation, peripheral neuropathy, TMJ, Work injury, occupational Injury, Functional Capacity Evaluation
...My specific areas of expertise are in Work Injuries/Ergonomics, Peripheral Neuropathy, and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. I have conducted research in these areas and presented throughout the United States at over 200 continuing education seminars for therapists, dentists and physicians. I have extensive experience with Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE’s) and return to work testing.
ADVANTAGES: Include a meticulous review of medical records. I see this as the largest area overlooked or inadequately reviewed in preparation for trial and depositions. For Injury and Medical Malpractice cases where physical rehabilitation is involved, in the courtroom I have set the foundation for my clients by explaining medical conditions and interventions in a way that jurors understand. This sets the stage for the medical experts to follow and prove the case.
As you can see from my CV, patient care has been my full-time focus....
Paul M. Lantos, MD, MS
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina
Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Occupational Medicine
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Lyme disease, COVID, malaria, typhoid, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, tick-borne diseases, parasites, measles, pertussis, meningitis, bacterial infections, sepsis, fever, cytomegalovirus, infected animal bites, vaccines, travel medicine, epidemiology, institutional review board (IRB)
...MRSA), evaluations for recurrent or unexplained fevers, bone and joint infections.
• Employee / occupational health experience, including occupational infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, vaccination policy, worker's compensation, and disability accommodations
• Professor at Duke University and the Duke Global Health Institute, successful academic track record including approximately 70 scientific publications.
• Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA), Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)
Igor Melnychuk, MD
Asheville, North Carolina
Wound Care, Infectious Diseases
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Sepsis, septic shock, surgical infections, prosthetic joint infections, necrotizing fasciitis, COVID-19, lymphedema, osteomyelitis, pressure ulcer, bedsore, decubitus, diabetic foot ulcer, leg amputation, retained wound dressings, wound vac, burns, nursing homes, assisted living, cause of death
I am actively practicing Wound Care and Infectious Diseases and have nearly two decades of experience in both areas. I have worked in various practice settings and am knowledgeable about corresponding standards of care. I provide expertise and have testified in both Wound Care and Infectious Disease-related cases. I teach medical and nursing students and perform peer reviews for one of the leading national wound care journals, "Advances in Skin & Wound Care." Besides being Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and CMET-certified in Wound Care, I am also Board Certified in Internal Medicine. In addition, I hold certifications in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Lymphedema Therapy. I ranked in the top 10% of doctors in training nationally and have stayed current with general medical topics throughout my career as a subspecialist. In 2022, I received a national award for Outstanding Contributions to Wound Care. I am also an NPIAP group member for the development of the 2025 edition of "Prevention...
Mark A. Rowley, MD
Mark A. Rowley, M.D., LLC
North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine
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Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Worker's Compensation, Causation and Work Capacity, Medical and Orthopaedic Implant Liability.
Qualifications: Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Full-time clinical practice. Residency and Fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Environmental and Occupational Medicine. Specialty focus: Orthopaedic Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Causation, Standard of Care, and Orthopaedic Implant Liability.
Chief Roy G. Taylor, Ph.D.
Taylor Law Enforcement Consulting Group
Raleigh, North Carolina
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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Use of Force & Deadly Force, Electronic Control Devices, Standards of Conduct, High Speed Vehicle Pursuits & Chases, Law Enforcement Policies and Procedures,Failure to Train, Violations of §1983 Civil Rights, Police K-9, Firearms, Security (Private & Public), Security Training, Security at Events
...Colonel – Army National Guard – 3/2000-5/2017
• Antiterrorism/Emergency Management Branch Chief DoD – 4/2007-4/2014
• Task Force Officer FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force – 10/2007-6/2011
• Chief of Police National Geospatial Intelligence Agency – 3/2006-2/2007
• Emergency Response Coordinator Weston Solutions @ Nortel – 2/2000- 6/2005
• Chief of Police Dorothea Dix Hospital Police – 11/1998-11/1999
• Manager of External Affairs NC Governor’s Highway Safety – 3/98-11/1998
• Chief of Police Liberty, NC - 9/1997-12/1997
• Chief of Police Norwood, NC - 4/1996-9/1997
• Chief of Police Bladenboro, NC - 2/1994-4/1996
• Deputy Sheriff K-9 Wake County Sheriff’s Office - 11/1990-2/1994
• Law Enforcement Specialized Instructor Wake Technical College 2/1990-12/2003
• Police Officer Special Operations/K9 Cary, NC – 7/1986-11/1990
• Fire Fighter/EMT Sandusky, OH -6/1984-6/1986
Sophia Weinmann, MD
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine
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Immunosuppressive therapies, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Inflammatory Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Scleroderma, Joint Pain, Rheumatology-Oncology overlap, Immune related adverse events
Experience in evaluation of cases of post-motor vehicle collision symptoms and review for alternative, autoimmune, osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia.
Experience reviewing cases involving immune suppressive therapies and side effects.
Experience in medical malpractice review related to treatments, hospitalization, clinical care, and evaluation.
Experience evaluating cases for risk of or presence of autoimmune or rheumatic disease.
Expertise in reviewing cases as a second opinion of possible autoimmune or rheumatic disease.
Richard W Anderson, MD
Xenia, Ohio
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology
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Perioperative Medicine, Preoperative Clearance, Regional Anesthesia, Acute Pain Management, Anesthesia Practice Management
...Some specific projects to date include leading a team to establish an ambulatory total joint arthroplasty program, formation of a high-volume ENT service line that includes considerable pediatric volume, redesigning our pre-anesthesia testing (PAT) program, remodeling of perioperative hip fracture protocols, and multimillion-dollar pharmacy cost-savings projects. I have also established two clinical rotations, training student CRNAs (SRNAs) in regional anesthesia and emergency medicine residents in advanced airway management & ultrasound-guided procedures.
Timothy A Dimoff, CPP
SACS Consulting & Investigative Services
Akron, Ohio
Security, Police Practices & Procedures
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Human Resources, Investigations, Active Shooter, High-risk Workplace, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse, Internal Theft
...Dimoff is an internationally board Certified Protection Professional (CPP); a registered national security and human resources expert with the Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (TASA); a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS); a member of InfraGard, a joint professional organization between the FBI and security professionals to work collectively against crime, terrorism and to improve educational abilities and knowledge for the private sector; a member of The National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS); a member of the Ohio Association of Security & Investigative Services (OASIS); and a nationally certified ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training instructor.
Dimoff has authored several books, including Life Rage....
DOUGLAS GULA, D.O.
Quality Evaluation
WEST CHESTER, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Spine Surgery and Evaluations, Hand Surgery, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, and Trauma surgery
Darren R. Hurst, M. D.
Tristate Medical Legal Consulting
Cincinnati, Ohio
Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology
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IVC Filter Product Liability, Endovascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Interventional pain management, CT, biopsy, ESI, RFA, angioplasty, stents, vascular access, embolization, CTA, varicose veins, EVLT, sclerotherapy, thrombolysis, TIPS, Sclerotherapy, Dialysis.
...Expertise in interventional pain practice and in all minimally invasive pain procedures such as ESI, nerve blocks, SI joint injection, Facet injection, RFA/rhizotomy, Vertebroplasty, and Kyphoplasty. Section Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology for a large tertiary care hospital system since 2003.
James Kemmler, MD
Saint Marys, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery
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orthopedic, orthopaedic, trauma, total joints, shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, wrist, elbow, revisions, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, hand and wrist reconstruction, arthroscopic sports reconstruction
...I cover all aspects of trauma; all total joints, including shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, wrist, elbow, including revisions as well as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty; hand and wrist reconstruction; all arthroscopic sports reconstruction, elbow, shoulder, knee, wrist; nerve releases and repair; tendon repair; foot and ankle; conservative back and neck care; BWC processes.
Our clients have been, as a whole, very satisfied with services. My evaluations/reports are ethical and honest and have led, invariably, to a positive outcome for those that have hired my services.
I am interested in any discourse that you or your colleagues might desire regarding future consulting. I review cases with a thorough and ethical aim of a simplified path to a concise process. In this regard, I am able to review/consult on virtually all orthopaedic topics, in order to: add medical acumen to the case, save time for the process, and save money in the process....
Pamela J. Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW
Child Abuse, PTSD, Award-Winning Expert
Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center (APSAC Policy Center)
Columbus, Ohio
Child Abuse, Mental Health
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child torture, child mental health, child maltreatment, Child Protective Services, child custody, child fatality, Intrafamilial Child Torture, sexual abuse, foster care, psychological trauma, Complex-PTSD, mandated reporting, social work & social services standards of care, professional ethics
...Miller studied at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where she was a Moritz Merit Scholar, and she completed her JD/MSW joint degrees at the University of Cincinnati. As a student, she was awarded the national Bergstrom Fellowship by the University of Michigan College of Law. Miller has been studying, writing, speaking, and teaching about child torture since 2001. Miller wrote her undergraduate and graduate theses on aspects of child torture, advocating for the use of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 to protect severely abused and tortured children and quickly move them into permanent, safe families. Miller has been committed to ending the oppression of severely abused children for two decades and has committed her career to working with and advocating for this group of underserved children....
Nicole Morris, MSN, NP-C
Med Legal Pro LLC
Defiance, Ohio
Nurse Practitioner, Pain Management - Medicine
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neck pain, back pain, chronic pain, nerve pain, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, joint injections, trigger point injections, spinal injections, opioids, opioid overdose, pain medications, post-operative pain, epidural steroid injection, ESI, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS
Pain management nurse practitioner in active clinical practice. Former clinical instructor. Extensive experience treating chronic neck and back pain, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis.
Eric M Orenstein, MD, MBA
IU Health Arnett Hospital
Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation
...I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida.
I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor.
I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty.
I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medicine participating in the teaching of medical students and residents.
Stephen Conner, MD
Arcadia Medical Group
Edmond, Oklahoma
Orthopedic Surgery, Family Medicine
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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
...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 Mal, and expert testimony. He performs 70-90 IME’s yearly and regularly testifies in depositions, and when needed, in live trial....
Paul J Roubal, PT, DPT, PhD, MSc, OCS
PhysioMeFit, LLC
Oklahoma
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Rehabilitation, neuroanatomy, anatomy/shoulder, orthopedics/manipulation, neuroscience, therapeutic ultrasound, TM joint dysfunction, pain control, headaches, physical therapy in oncology, cardiac conditioning, balance & gait dysfunction and rehabilitation
EDUCATION CONT:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology – SUNY Oswego,
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PhysioMeFit, LLC- Stuart, FL
Owner/Physical Therapist/Consultant 2019- Present
Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C. - Troy, MI
Owner/Physical Therapist 1977-2019
Physical Therapist/ Administrator 2019- Present
Responsibilities include direct patient care and administration.
Volunteer at Treasure Coast Hospice, 2022 to present
PUBLISHED RESEARCH: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Roubal
CONTINUING EDUCATION
I have been involved in thousands of hours of postgraduate education, including courses taught by the most prominent orthopedic/sports physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons in the world. These include courses directed by Cyriax, Kaltenborn, Paris, Rocabado, McKenzie, Grimbsby, Pettman & Fowler/Canadian Manual Therapy and Olaf Evjenth.
I have also attended a large variety of course work offered by various orthopedic institutes, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic...
Dr. John R. Black, DBA
Aragon National Inc.
Redmond, Oregon
Police Practices & Procedures, Video
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Police Use-of-Force,Sensemaking,Decision-making,Jail Operations,Police Training, Patrol Operations,Police negotiations,Crowd Control,Self-Defense, Officer-Involved Shooting,Intelligence,Internal Affairs Leadership,Police Mental Health Response, De-escalation,Incident Command,Defensive Tactics,Policy
...Areas of experience include international humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR), DoD Joint Technology research evaluation and development, and the extraction of practical insight from intelligence in support of strategic decision-making. 23+ years (ret.) in law enforcement operations, including patrol, corrections, investigations, training, and command, combined with 30+ years with U.S. Army Special Operations and Peacekeeping (Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations).
Special projects and collateral duties include and have included:
Oversight of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), property crimes, violent crimes, child & sex abuse crimes, fraud & identity theft crimes, and the forensic science unit sections....
Akash Gupta, MD
Portland, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Foot surgery, ankle surgery, bunion, Achilles, fracture, joint replacement, sports medicine, arthritis, sprain, tendon tear, revision surgery, knee, lower extremity, arthroscopy, cartilage, hip surgery, upper extremity, trauma
Dr. Gupta is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. He completed orthopaedic residency at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center, one of the world's busiest and most respected orthopaedic trauma hospitals. He then completed a highly prestigious fellowship in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, which is annually considered the top orthopaedic hospital in the nation.
Dr. Gupta has been in private practice for 6 years and practices general orthopaedic surgery with a focus on foot and ankle disorders. He treats common conditions such as bunions, hallux rigidus, and flatfeet. Dr. Gupta is one of a handful of foot and ankle surgeons nationwide with training in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. He also treats degenerative conditions such as ankle arthritis and tendon dysfunction for which he performs ankle replacements and soft tissue reconstructions....
James R Kopp, MD
James R. Kopp, MD, PC
Cove, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery
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Spine and spine surgery, Malpractice, Case reviews, Sports medicine, Disability, Peer review, General orthopedic surgery, Orthopedics non-surgical, Joint replacement, IMEs, Disability evaluation
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in private practice with 31 years of civilian and 8 years of military (4 Residency and 4 Staff) experience in Orthopedic Surgery. I have developed an interest in IME and Legal Expert examinations due to my interest in teaching, which is what I view the role of an expert.
I have attended the SEAK conference on expert testimony, the AMA course on IMEs and currently spend about 80% of my practice time "Forensic Orthopedics," i.e. IMEs and legal expert testimony.
I am licensed in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, and Alaska. I am an experienced expert witness.
Thomas Peatman, CIME, MD
Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Causation, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedics Non Surgical, Independent Medical Examinations, IME, Life care planning, Disability evaluation, Impairment Evaluation, Medical Coding, Medical billing, Fraud, Workers’ Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident, Patents, MVA
...Have performed over 8,000 joint replacements, hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopies and open surgeries. After developing a hand tremor, I now focus on the non-operative management of orthopedic disease and trauma.
Former Team Physician for the Oakland Athletics. United States Navy veteran.
I have been participating in expert witness work for 13+ years. I perform complex case reviews with or without an exam, as well as provide clarity to simpler incidents. I am timely and prioritize scheduling exams, depositions and court appearances.
Veena Graff, MD
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Opioid management, Billing, Medical Fraud, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Acute and Chronic Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain syndromes, Regional Anesthesiology, Nerve Blocks, Epidurals, Spinals, Ultrasound & Fluoroscopic guided procedures, General Anesthesia, Airway, Intubation
...Her pain medicine clinical expertise spans a broad range of managements for various chronic pain conditions including chronic pain syndromes, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, musculoskeletal pain, spine related pain, opioid management, non-opioid therapies, and various interventional pain management procedures utilizing fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance such as epidural steroid injections, trigger point injections, radiofrequency ablations, medial branch blocks, and joint injections....
Taras Grosh, MD
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine
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Regional Anesthesiology, Nerve Injury, Pain Management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Orthopedic Anesthesia, Ultrasound guided procedures, General Anesthesia, Sedation, Intubation, Extubation, Difficult Airway, Trauma,
...Grosh is an expert in the field of regional anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, nerve injury, anesthesia for total joint arthroplasty including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist as well as traumatology and airway management. Dr. Grosh also staffs Penn’s acute/chronic pain consult service creating care plans for patients with a history of opioid use disorder, acute on chronic pain, or chronic pain exacerbations.
Dr. Grosh is part of Penn Medicine's Multidisciplinary Nerve Center identifying and treating refractory nerve injury; the first of its kind in the Philadelphia area.
Dr. Grosh is a Member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists serving on various boards.
Additionally, he is an accomplished public speaker, lecturing regularly to faculty, residents, nurses locally and nationally on Regional Anesthesia Acute and Chronic Pain as well as how to use an ultrasound for venous and arterial cannulation as well as performing peripheral nerve blocks.
Debra Leibold, MD, PhD
Consultant
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Pharmaceutical Regulation, Warnings & Labels
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Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Development, Product Labeling, Regulatory Labeling, Prescribing Information, Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Adverse Experiences, Regulatory Compliance, Safety, FDA, Off-label Use
...Gain consensus and champion proactive consensus-building across Research, Statistics, Regulatory, Joint Ventures, Legal, and Marketing on labeling - laser-focused on the bottom line: “What do the doctor and patient need to know?”
Provide leadership in support of label development for new applications, supplemental applications, revision filings based on new clinical data, new safety information, local labeling, new guideline compliance, and agency comments. Responsible for labeling for headquarter Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS), US (USPI), EU (SmPC), Rest of World, and Japan.
Develop, lead label development, gain consensus, and shepherd labeling through management review as Chair of Worldwide Product Circular Review/Approval Committees. Tackle >25 products concurrently across the full product life cycle from Target Product Labeling through Phase II, Phase III, and Post Marketing, and in Adverse Experience Reports....
Roy M Lerman, MD
Physiatrist specializing in Spine medicine
Main Line Spine
King of Prussia , Pennsylvania
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Spine, Invasive Physiatry, Musculoskeletal medicine
...Trained in minimally invasive Spine and peripheral joint procedures.
Bruce H. Podrat, MBA, MHA
Practical Healthcare Solutions, LLC
Pennsylvania
Medical Management, Legal
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Physician credentialing, hospital policies/procedures, hospital standards of care, JCAHO, alleged billing disputes, valuations
...Podrat has more than fifteen years of extensive involvement in complex healthcare-related litigation including, identification of breach of standards of care in the operation of hospitals, nursing homes and ambulatory care environments, physician credentialing in both hospital and managed care organizations, third party billing disputes, hospital and medical staff bylaws, interpretation of Joint Commission Standards, negligent hiring, managed care contracting, administrative and billing compliance, and economic analysis related to enterprise value.
Alan J. Robinson
Risk and Threat Assessment, LLC
Pennsylvania
Security, Premises Liability
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Workplace Violence, Infant Abduction, Security Negligence, Fire Safety, Use of Force, Drug Diversion, Hospital Security, executive protection, crowd control, joint commission accreditation
35+ years as a Director of Security in hospital/healthcare security; expert witness in: Security Negligence; Prevention of Workplace Violence; Infant abduction; emergency management; fire safety; executive protection; crowd control management; Use of Force; excessive force; drug and narcotic diversion.
Scott Sexton, MD
VSAS Medical Legal Evaluations
Allentown , Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery
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orthopedic trauma, fractures, nonunions, compartment syndrome, general orthopedics, joint replacement, shoulder, elbow,humerus, nerve injury, pelvis, acetabulum, femur, tibia fractures, ankle fractures; hip, knee, spine, pain, tendon tears, orthopedic surgery, trauma, infection, amputation
...I routinely see patients in the office 2 days a week and manage the acute injuries, while also maintaining a practice in general orthopedics, including performing arthroscopy and joint replacement. I perform surgery 2-3 days per week and perform 600+ surgeries per year with a high volume of acute orthopedic fracture care and surgery; but, I also have a large reconstructive practice to deal with the after effects of trauma as well as general musculoskeletal ailments.
I serve on many committees within the orthopedic division as well as the hospital and trauma unit itself. I oversee 10 physicians participating in the orthopedic trauma call rotation and ensure their maintenance of certification, trauma CMEs, and quality of care.
In addition, I maintain an medical legal practice where I do chart reviews, expert case reviews for personal injury and malpractice, and perform Independent Medical Evaluation.
Rebecca M. Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACP, FACR
Lancaster General Health- Penn Medicine
New Providence, Pennsylvania
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine
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Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Adynamic Bone Fracture, Bisphosphonates, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Vasculitis, Biologic Therapy, Scleroderma, Myositis, Autoimmune Diseases
I am a Board Certified Rheumatologist with clinical experience in managing autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis , systemic lupus erythematosus and vasculitis, as well as chronic bone and joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. I have knowledge of the medications used to these diseases as well as the side effect profiles of each drug. I am the Chief of Rheumatology and Director of Osteoporosis for Lancaster General Health and keep an active clinical practice. I will take a measured, thoughtful approach to your medical case review and can provide insight into standards of care. I will provide unbiased reviews for both plaintiff and defense cases.
Charles S Wade, MD
Master Clinician Cardiologist
CL Wade Enterprises LLC
DOWNINGTOWN, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Cardiologist, Myocardial infarction, Heart Failure, Cardiac arrest, Heart attack, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Hemorrhage, Cardiomyopathy, QT Prolongation, Major Bleeding
...During my time in the military, I distinguished myself with 1 Joint Commendation Medal for service at Walter Reed National Military Center. I received 2 additional Naval Commendation Medals for sustained superior performance of duties. In addition, I received Overseas and Humanitarian service medals for my service at Naval Hospital Naples and USNS COMFORT respectively. While on my final tour at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, I was awarded the academic rank of Master Clinician. I was also in charge of the Cardiology education for hundreds of military physician trainees in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Transitional Interns, Psychiatry interns, etc. It was my honor to serve to the best of my ability.
When I left active Naval service, I joined MainLine Healthcare / Lankenau Heart Group as a General Cardiologist employed in full-time practice of inpatient/outpatient Cardiovascular Diseases....
Mark A. Rowley, MD
Mark A. Rowley, M.D., LLC
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine
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Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Worker's Compensation, Causation and Work Capacity, Medical and Orthopaedic Implant Liability.
Qualifications: Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Full-time clinical practice. Residency and Fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Environmental and Occupational Medicine. Specialty focus: Orthopaedic Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Causation, Standard of Care, and Orthopaedic Implant Liability.
Christopher Janssen, MD
Sanford Medical Center
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Life Care Planning, Life Expectancy, Future Medical Needs, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Independent Medical Examinations, Impairment Rating, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spine Pain, Joint injuries, Nerve injuries, Soft tissue injuries, Causation, Whiplash
Double Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.
Clinical Assistant Professor Sanford USD School of Medicine.
Experienced Interventional Pain Management practitioner specializing in interventional spine procedures, electrodiagnostics, impairment ratings, independent medical evaluations, and life care planning.
Chief Resident at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, #1 Rated in US News & World Report over 20 years.
Licensed in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota , Iowa and Texas
Shirin Mazumder, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, AAHIVS
Memphis, Tennessee
Infectious Diseases
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Osteomyelitis, necrotizing fasciitis, cellulitis, surgical infections, blood stream infections, infections in immunocompromised hosts, COVID-19, urinary tract infections, transplant infectious disease, HIV, brain abscess, pneumonia, sepsis, staphylococcal infections, streptococcal infections, fungi.
...Mazumder has extensive experience with a various infectious diseases including osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infections, diabetic foot ulcers, sepsis, COVID-19, pneumonia, HIV, surgical site infections, urinary tract infections, central nervous system infections, fungal infections, staphylococcal infections, blood stream infections, endocarditis, infectious due to multi-drug resistant organisms and infection control. She has published over 30 articles in various medical journals and serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for over 15 medical journals. She is a member and fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America, fellow of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and is a credentialed HIV specialist through the American Academy of HIV. Dr. Mazumder has experience in assisting attorneys for both the defense and plaintiff.
William A Parsons, PhD
Parsons Consulting
Franklin, Tennessee
Mental Health, Hospital Administration
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Mental Health, Partial Hospitalization, Residential Treatment, Eating Disorders, Psychiatric Hospitals
...As a joint venture between Acadia Healthcare and Southcoast Health, he was successful in partnering with Southcoast to open the new hospital and transition staff and patients from their 30-bed inpatient unit located at St. Luke’s hospital to the new facility. He was responsible for hiring the management team, recruiting physicians, developing the operating plan and preparing the hospital for successful Joint Commission survey and state Licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
Before Acadia he was at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee from 2008 to 2014 where he served as Chief Administrator of the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Associate Executive Director of Vanderbilt Behavioral Health....
Marcelo Rains, MD
Ooltewah, Tennessee
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine
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Neonatology, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, hypoglycemia, perinatal medicine, low birth weight, sepsis, newborn resuscitation, congenital malformations, bilirubin encephalopathy, birth defects, intrauterine growth restriction, prematurity, birth trauma, NEC, NICU
Staff Neonatologist (Level IV NICU) Children's Hospital at Erlanger (5 years)
Clinical Affiliated Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee College of Medicine (5 years) Medical Director of Neonatal Resident & Medical Student Education, Children's Hospital at Erlanger (4 years)
TN Tiny Baby Bundle for Neuro Protection, State Co-Leader (TIPQC)
Erlanger Optimal Cord Clamping Pilot Site, Principal Investigator (TIPQC)
Tennessee’s Tiniest Babies (TTB) Advisor (TIPQC)
Optimal Cord Clamping Advisor (TIPQC)
Fellowship in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency in Pediatrics, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
Doctor of Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Southwestern Adventist University
Board Certified in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, Aug 2020-present
Board Certified in American Board of Pediatrics, Nov 2015-present
Medical license in TN & OH
Awards include: Best Poster in Joint Project Category for TIPQC...
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
...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 performed over 12,500 hip, knee, and shoulder replacements using only the most advanced implants available. In addition, he is actively engaged in bone and joint investigative studies, as well as researching and writing numerous reports that have been widely published in medical and orthopaedic journals. He is acclaimed as a nationally recognized consultant and speaker in the education of the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. He is sought after to teach courses in joint replacements by the manufacturing companies of prosthetics.
As an orthopedic oncologist, Dr. Buch is sometimes referred to as the physician's specialist....
Jeffrey E. Budoff, MD
SouthWest Orthopedic Group
Houston, Texas
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Arm, Upper Extremity, Rotator Cuff, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Pain, Trauma, Reconstruction, Fractures, Dislocations, Arthritis, Nerve Injuries, Tendon Injuries, Infection, Causation, Independent Medical Examinations / IMEs, Workers Compensation
...He was an Associate Editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery and a Reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, two of the most prestigious orthopedic journals, where he helped other surgeons prepare their manuscripts for publication. He has lectured locally and nationally on the diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity disorders, and has co-chaired and instructed in multiple national courses for practicing orthopedic surgeons on various upper extremity issues.
Dr. Budoff graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University and with honors from Cornell Medical School. Dr. Budoff spent 9 years teaching medical students, residents and Hand Surgery Fellows at the Baylor College of Medicine, where he was an Associate Professor. He has been in an active private clinical practice, specializing in the upper extremity, since 2008.
James Carson, MD, MPH
Houston, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery
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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.
Tyson Cobb, MD
Texas
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
...Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury.
Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the world in the use of arthroscopic and endoscopic orthopedic surgery techniques. He holds several patents for minimally invasive surgical equipment and has developed and published several techniques for minimally invasive surgery of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Cobb is a member of the American Association for Hand Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, among others. Dr. Cobb has a Certificate of added qualifications in surgery of the hand.
David A. Greetham
34+ Years Experienced Digital Forensics Expert
Level Legal
Dallas & Houston, Texas
Computers, Legal
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Digital Forensics, Computer Forensics, Theft of Trade Secrets, Fraud Examiner, Forensic Collections, Neutral Expert eDiscovery, Neutral Expert Digital Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, Testifying Expert, Consulting Expert, Information Governance, IG Consulting, Licensed Private Investigator
...He has acted as a joint neutral expert on many occasions, specifically in the areas of digital forensics analysis and eDiscovery methodologies. His consulting services are offered throughout the United States and Canada, with occasional international engagements. His accolades include:
• Tenured digital forensics expert and successful entrepreneur.
• Testified in the landmark case Coleman Holdings v. Morgan Stanley.
• Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and is a Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant.
• Developed and patented the first remote forensics collection system.
• Provided specific training for the Executive Office of the President at the White House, Harvard University, and New Scotland Yard.
David completed his Master of Science in Forensic Computing from Cranfield University, considered as one of the top five technical universities in the world, which is based at the Defense Academy of the United Kingdom....
Robert Groysman, MD
Southwest Pain Management, PLLC
Irving, Texas
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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epidurals, facet joint blocks, intubation, nerve blocks, fluoroscopy, ultrasound
I am a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. I do an impartial review of the medical records and imaging for anyone injured after an interventional procedure or anesthesia. I am an expert in standard of care for both interventional pain procedures as well as anesthesia. Prompt delivery of reports.
Vishal Kancherla, DO
Texas Orthopedics Sports and Rehabilitation
Austin, Texas
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators, nerve blocks, EPI steroid injections, spine injections, sacroiliac injections, trigger point injections, regenerative medicine, transforaminal epidural steroid injections, ultrasound guided injections, fluoroscopic guided injections
...I currently opine on multiple diagnoses and treatments including, but not limited to:
INJURIES & CONDITIONS - CAUSATION & TREATMENT
Whiplash
Low Back Pain
Neck Pain Thoracic Pain
Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Hip Injuries
Knee Injuries
Shoulder Injuries
Nerve Pain
Spinal Fractures
Tendon And Ligament Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Occipital Neuralgia
Headaches
Neuropathic Pain
Opioid And Pharmaceutical Management
Chiropractic Care
Physical Therapy
Complications Related To Interventional Pain Procedures
Chiropractic Care
Physical Therapy
PROCEDURES & TREATMENTS
Radiofrequency Ablation
Spinal Cord Stimulators
Nerve Blocks
Epidural Steroid Injections
Spine Injections
Sacroiliac Injections
Trigger Point Injections
Joint Injections
Regenerative Medicine
Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
Complications of Interventional Pain Procedures
Opioid and Pharmacological Pain Management
Edrick E Lopez, MD, JD
DFW Interventional Pain Institute
Irving, Texas
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, RSD, Life Care Planning, Nerve Injury & Pain, Nerve Blocks, Epidural Injections, Cervical Injections, Spinal Injections, Chronic pain, Opioids, Pill Mill, Overprescribing, Addiction, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulation
...He has published articles related to SI joint pain, spinal stenosis, epidural steroid injections, and chronic pain among others.
Yannique Mack, RN, BSN, MBA, NEA-BC
Yannique Nurse Expert Consultant
Liberty Hill, Texas
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine
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Stroke certified, PALS, ACLS, BLS, Medical record review, patient safety, safe patient handling, Falls, nursing policy, medication safety, process improvement, Lean Greenbelt, servant leader
...I have maintained hospital compliance with all local and state codes, regulations and have over 14 years’ experience of Joint Commission standards. I have participated and lead both Pathways to Excellence and Magnet accreditations. I have managed and written policies and procedures at a system level.
As the principle owner, I contributed to the strategic vision of the hospital and the 11 hospital system vision by successfully implementing Trauma Level II and Resuscitation program. When I opened Seton Medical Center Williamson Critical Care service line I opened it with a fully operational open heart program which was part of the strategic goal of opening that hospital. I then worked with our physicians, surgeons and executives to quickly grow and expand the program to include more advanced cardio-thoracic and neuro surgeries. Additionally, I lead other programs such as Geri Trauma, Robotics, Brain & Spine, and Chest Pain.
Daniel Mendoza, MD, PhD
Pearland, Texas
Infectious Diseases
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Sepsis, Meningitis, Encephalitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, COVID-19, HIV, Osteomyelitis, Endocarditis, Multidrug Resistant (MDR) infections, Surgical Infections, Prosthetic Joint Infections, Epidural Abscess, Urinary Tract Infection, C. difficile, MRSA, Tuberculosis, Typhus, Histoplasmosis.
Dr. Mendoza is a board-certified infectious disease specialist. He has taught clinical infectious diseases to medical students and physicians in training. His expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of serious infections, such as HIV, sepsis, pneumonia, necrotizing fasciitis, meningitis, COVID-19, endocarditis, and osteomyelitis. He is also experienced in infections that are difficult to diagnose or to treat, such as infections due to mycobacteria, multidrug resistant organisms, histoplasma and MRSA.
Dr. Mendoza has received important awards in recognition of his academic contributions, including a national award from the American Society for Microbiology. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and he has delivered presentations to national scientific conferences. Dr. Mendoza is committed to providing evidence-based and unbiased expert opinions.
Joseph B. Michels, Ph.D., P.E., C.P.L.
Solomon Bruce Consulting LLC
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Operations, Transportation
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Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Transportation, Sourcing, Logistics, Inventory Control, Aviation Logistics, Aviation, Military Logistics, Trucking, Business Operations, Material Handling, Forklift and Forklift safety
...Michels has been a DoD Joint Program Manager leading programs over $5 Billion dollars.
Dr. Michels was selected as the Montana Ambassador of the Year and is a 5 time Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International.
Robert John Nocerini, MD, MHSA
Northstar Joint and Spine
Plano, Texas
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, RSD, Life Care Planning, Nerve Injury & Pain, Nerve Blocks, Epidural Injections, Cervical Injections, Spinal Injections, Chronic pain, Opioids, Pill Mill, Overprescribing, Addiction, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulation
Triple Board-Certified Pain Physician in active clinical practice. Boarded in Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine. Highly experienced expert witness and life care planner – has testified at over 50 depositions and multiple trials.
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
Texas
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management; medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense; over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
...His pain management experience includes lumbar decompression, spinal cord stimulator placement, and the new larger lesion radiofrequency procedures in the spine and for joint denervation as well as all standard interventional procedures. Other procedures offered include and lumbar, cervical and knee decompression and regenerative medicine techniques such as PRP. He is the Las Vegas representative for Stella, a program dedicated to helping patients with PTSD & anxiety using the stellate ganglion block.
Dr. Odell has had extensive experience treating patients with the Sanexas device; he was instrumental in the development of the Combined Electrochemical Technique (CET), an innovative treatment for neuropathies and inflammation-based pain using local anesthetic blocks with Electronic Cell Signal Techniques (EST).
He has done multiple reviews for plaintiff and defense medical-legal cases, including hundreds of medical records reviews....
Obi Osuji, MD
Signature Orthopaedics
Mesquite, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery
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Total Joints, Hip Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty, Hip Reconstruction, Knee Reconstruction, Total Joints, Trauma, Total Joint Replacement, Joint Replacement
...He has vast training and experience in surgical repair and reconstruction of injured or degenerative joints, bones, ligaments and tendons. He has expertise in minimally invasive total joint surgery, articular cartilage restoration, regenerative medicine including stem cell treatment. He also diagnoses and treats sports injuries. Dr. Osuji believes in effective communication with patients to advise them on the optimal treatment for their conditions to fully engage them in their medical or surgical treatment. His goal is to select the treatment options that minimize pain, while restoring function and returning the patients to their active lifestyle. He completed his undergraduate premedical education at the City University of New York, graduating Summa Cum laude with a degree in Biochemistry. He obtained his medical degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California....
Paul J Roubal, PT, DPT, PhD, MSc, OCS
PhysioMeFit, LLC
Texas
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Rehabilitation, neuroanatomy, anatomy/shoulder, orthopedics/manipulation, neuroscience, therapeutic ultrasound, TM joint dysfunction, pain control, headaches, physical therapy in oncology, cardiac conditioning, balance & gait dysfunction and rehabilitation
EDUCATION CONT:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology – SUNY Oswego,
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PhysioMeFit, LLC- Stuart, FL
Owner/Physical Therapist/Consultant 2019- Present
Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C. - Troy, MI
Owner/Physical Therapist 1977-2019
Physical Therapist/ Administrator 2019- Present
Responsibilities include direct patient care and administration.
Volunteer at Treasure Coast Hospice, 2022 to present
PUBLISHED RESEARCH: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Roubal
CONTINUING EDUCATION
I have been involved in thousands of hours of postgraduate education, including courses taught by the most prominent orthopedic/sports physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons in the world. These include courses directed by Cyriax, Kaltenborn, Paris, Rocabado, McKenzie, Grimbsby, Pettman & Fowler/Canadian Manual Therapy and Olaf Evjenth.
I have also attended a large variety of course work offered by various orthopedic institutes, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic...
Ramesh Singa, MD
HealthAdvise
Austin, Texas
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine
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Interventional pain management, intrathecal targeted drug delivery, pump, injection, epidural, facet, radiofrequency ablation, rhizotomy, neck, back, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sciatica, radiculopathy, neuropathy, spinal cord stimulation, nerve injury, herniated disc, degeneration, osteoarthritis
...Singa’s top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
Training
Medical
Rusha Medical College
Residency
St. Barnabas Health Care System
Fellowship
Rush University Medical Center
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
Neal C Small, MD
Orthopedic Expert Services
Dallas, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Spine Care, Orthopedics Non-Surgical, Disability Evaluation, Fracture, Total Joint, Shoulder, Knee, Lower Extremity
Neal Small, M.D. has been in the private practice of orthopedic surgery for over 35 years. Dr. Small has performed over 15,000 orthopedic surgical procedures. Dr. Small's areas of clinical expertise include issues involving the knee, shoulder and spine. Dr. Small is a past president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
Dr. Small has performed hundreds of independent medical examinations (IME's) and thousands of medical file reviews as an expert. Dr. Small has provided expert testimony in numerous depositions and courtroom appearances.
Paul Uribe, MD
DMH Forensic Consulting
Richmond, Texas
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology
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Autopsy, Death investigation, Cause of death, Manner of death, Trauma, Injury, Pain and suffering, Medical examiner, Homicide, Survivability, Time of death, Forensic, Coroner, Toxicology, Overdose, Histology, Laboratory Medicine.
...During his military career, he was awarded the “A” Proficiency Designator, Order of Medical Military Merit (O2M3), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and Army Superior Unit Award among others. He graduated from the Army Medical Department’s Intermediate Level Education and Medical Management of Biological and Chemical Casualties Course. He retired from active duty with over 23 years of service. He is board certified in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology and carries medical licensure in 9 states. He has multiple publications and numerous presentations at international conferences. He recently received the FBI Director's Award for Outstanding Criminal Investigation for 2022....
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
Utah
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management; medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense; over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
...His pain management experience includes lumbar decompression, spinal cord stimulator placement, and the new larger lesion radiofrequency procedures in the spine and for joint denervation as well as all standard interventional procedures. Other procedures offered include and lumbar, cervical and knee decompression and regenerative medicine techniques such as PRP. He is the Las Vegas representative for Stella, a program dedicated to helping patients with PTSD & anxiety using the stellate ganglion block.
Dr. Odell has had extensive experience treating patients with the Sanexas device; he was instrumental in the development of the Combined Electrochemical Technique (CET), an innovative treatment for neuropathies and inflammation-based pain using local anesthetic blocks with Electronic Cell Signal Techniques (EST).
He has done multiple reviews for plaintiff and defense medical-legal cases, including hundreds of medical records reviews....
Wayne Stokes, MD
Stokes Medical Consulting LLC
Park City, Utah
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning
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Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Spine Care
...He currently is an independent medical provider focusing on injuries to the peripheral joints, lumbar and cervical spine, and regenerative medicine injection treatments. One of Dr. Stokes' key strengths is his ability to translate complex medical terms and procedures into common, practical language.
Dr. Stokes is a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP).
Christoph Mlinarchik
Christoph LLC
Alexandria, Virginia
Procurement/Purchasing, Business Operations
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government contracts, federal contracts, subcontracts, Federal Acquisition Regulation, FAR clauses, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, DFARS, bids, quotes, offers, change orders, false claims, bid rigging, prime contractor, proposals, GSA, GAO, SBA, procurement, contracting officer
...Expertise include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), bid rigging, false claims, sole source (no bid) contracts, procurement rules, competition requirements, ethics, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA), claim, joint ventures, teaming agreements, 8a, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, small business set-asides, Limitations on Subcontracting, subcontractors, Small Business Act, FAR clauses, flow-downs, source selections, proposal pricing, subcontracts, prime contracts, bid protests, cybersecurity, Department of Defense, major weapons systems, contract interpretation, contract negotiation, contract management, termination, IDIQ contracts, GSA contracts, simplified acquisitions, Other Transaction Authority, GPC (purchase card), quotes, offers, bids, task orders, delivery orders, and more....
Jonathan D Pender, NP
Richmond Ear, Nose and Throat
Richmond , Virginia
Otolaryngology, Nurse Practitioner
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ENT Nurse Practitioner, Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner, Facial Surgery Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
...Common ENT consultations include the evaluation and treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, sinusitis, allergies, hoarseness, swallowing disorders, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ), neck masses, and head and neck cancer. Mr. Pender’s current emergency medicine and primary care experience includes workplace injuries, community acquired infections, pneumonia. sepsis, hypertension, chest pain, neurological changes, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, lacerations, skin diseases and other common urgent and emergent illnesses.
Mr. Pender is a SEAK-trained expert witness working under the mentorship of Michael Armstrong, MD, who is also available for expert ENT consultations.
Mark A. Rowley, MD
Mark A. Rowley, M.D., LLC
Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine
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Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Worker's Compensation, Causation and Work Capacity, Medical and Orthopaedic Implant Liability.
Qualifications: Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Full-time clinical practice. Residency and Fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Environmental and Occupational Medicine. Specialty focus: Orthopaedic Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Causation, Standard of Care, and Orthopaedic Implant Liability.
Craig Best, DO
Seattle, Washington
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Spine, Chronic Pain, Interventional Pain, Injections, Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, Life Care Planning, Joint Pain, Epidural Steroid Injection, Back Pain, Neck Pain, CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Disc Herniation, Car Accident, Work Injury, Causation, Prognosis, EMG, Personal Injury
...His clinical practice includes diagnosis and non-operative management of a variety of spine, joint, soft tissue, orthopaedic, and neurologic injuries, headache, concussion, and chronic pain conditions. He has also completed thousands of electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS). He has been an expert witness for numerous cases, completed many independent medical examinations (IME) and life care plans, and testified in deposition or trial settings over 40 times.
Frank R. Vanecek
Police Practices Expert - Nationwide Practice
Full Spectrum Investigations, Expert Witness and Consulting
Oak Harbor, Washington
Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation
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Fingerprints, Homicide, Gangs, Narcotics, RICO, False arrest, False Conviction, Use of Force, Civil Rights, 42 U.S. Code § 1983, Identification, Crime Scene, Investigation, Policy and Procedure, Incident Management, Firearms, Firearms Instruction, Wrongful Conviction, Monell Claims,
...Assignments worked included Patrol, K-9, Detectives, Narcotics/Task Force (DEA), Special Investigations and Internal Affairs, Organized Crime, Gaming, Metro Fugitive, Metro Gang, Major Crimes/Homicide, Dignitary Protection, Security Manager, Latent Fingerprint Examiner, Identification and NICS Manager, Investigations in Indian Country, Officer Involved Shooting Team Coordinator, Joint Terrorism Task Force (FBI), Crime Scenes. Investigated three mass casualty events.
Have testified as an expert in three Gang Homicide/False Conviction Cases in Chicago area, and consulted on additional false conviction cases in Indiana, Missouri and Washington State, and previously as an expert in several areas while working for the government.
Adjunct Professor (Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA) since 2014 teaching Criminal Investigation, Investigative Report Writing, Legal Aspects of Evidence and Introduction to Criminal Justice.
Justin B Boge, DO, DABA, MHA, MS, BS
Chamuel, LLC
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Nerve epidural joint injections, quality assurance, risk management, ketamine, cannabis, marijuana, opioids, rhizotomy, radio frequency ablation, Chronic Pain, postoperative pain, Spinal Cord stimulator, pain pump, CRPS/RSD, interventional medical management, injury, infection, paralysis, death
Award winning teacher and lecturer, double board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesia (ABA). Dr. Boge received a Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), medical school scholarship from the US Air Force (1996-2000). Dr. Boge has worked in Risk Management and Quality Assurance as an Active Duty Pain and Anesthesia physician with the US Air Force. Dr. Boge also served as an Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (2006 to 2016). Dr. Boge has over 23 years of experience reviewing medical records and practicing pain and anesthesia medicine. Dr. Boge has experience in report writing, deposition and courtroom testimony. Dr. Boge recently completed a master’s in health care administration (MHA) from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (December 2021), utilizing his veteran Post 9-11 scholarship. He answers phone calls/emails promptly and is respectful of deadlines....
