Limb Loss Expert Witnesses

San Diego, California

Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, Vascular Injury, Compartment syndrome, Deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, arterial embolism, amputation, fall and head injury, iatrogenic vascular injury, limb loss, carotid endartectomy, vascular bypass surgery, ruptured aneurysm, angiogram complications

Dr. Michael J. Sise has extensive national experience as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is the senior trauma and vascular surgeon and the immediate past Chief of the Medical Staff at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. He attended the College of Holy Cross and the University of Rochester School of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society. Dr. Sise obtained his general surgery and vascular surgery training at Naval Medical Center, San Diego. He is board certified in surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical critical care. Dr. Sise served as chief surgeon aboard aircraft carriers USS Constellation, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Ranger, USS Eisenhower and USS Belleau Wood. Dr. Sise was Chief Surgeon aboard amphibious carriers USS Guam and USS Iwo Jima in the Persian Gulf during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. He completed a 20-year career as a Naval Medical Officer in 1992 and became Assistant Trauma ...

Denver, Colorado

Prosthetics - Amputation, Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics (CPO), Gait Analysis, Limb loss, Rehabilitation, Lower Limb, Microprocessor Prosthetics, Myoelectric Prosthetics, Orthotics, Osseointegration, Prosthetic Coding, Prosthetic Rehabilitation, Prosthetic Socket Design, Plaintiff and Defense Evaluations, Upper Limb, Prosthetics

Jared is a trusted expert in orthotics and prosthetics, with over a decade of experience recognized for his knowledge, attention to detail, and collaborative approach. As an advanced practitioner, he provides expert clinical care, consults on complex cases, and contributes to national policy and education initiatives. Jared spent over three years at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), one of the nation’s preeminent rehabilitation facilities, where he worked with complex amputation cases, neuromuscular conditions, and advanced prosthetic technologies. His experience there deepened his expertise in cutting-edge prosthetic design, rehabilitation strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration, shaping his approach to patient care and clinical consultation. Jared is dedicated to delivering the highest quality care and advocating for his patients. His in-depth knowledge of regulatory standards—including HCPC coding, CMS compliance, and accred...

Pensacola, Florida

Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Endovascular Surgery, Wound Care, PAD, Stenting, Aortic Aneurysm, DVT, Carotid stent, Carotid endarterectomy, amputation, Dialysis Access, Central Line, Limb loss, Ischemia, AAA, Thoracic aneurysm, Varicose veins, RF Ablations, Angiogram

I am double board-certified, fellowship trained Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon in an active practice in both traditional vascular surgery and endovascular surgery- very high volume. I can offer expertise in the management of arterial, venous conditions, acute and chronic wound care as well as amputations. I am an Assistant Professor for UCF College of Medicine and I'm actively involved in teaching surgery residents. In addition, I am a long standing member and current President Elect of Florida Vascular Society.

Crestview, Florida

Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Endovascular Surgery, Amputation, Peripheral angioplasty/stent, Aortic aneurysm repair, carotid angioplasty/stent, carotid surgery, pressure sore, chronic wound, AAA, AV Access, Fistula, Central Line, Limb loss, Abdominal aneurysm, Thoracic aneurysm, DVT, Varicose veins, RF ablations, EVLT

I am a board-certified, fellowship -trained vascular surgeon with an active practice in both traditional vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.I can offer expertise in the management of arterial and venous conditions as well as questions regarding chronic wound care and amputation.

Buford, Georgia

Vascular Surgery - Vascular surgery, DVT, PE, venous, embolism, artery, limb loss, amputation, vein, ischemia, aneurysm, thrombosis, clot, endovascular, stent, aorta, carotid, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke

After obtaining a Medical Degree and Masters in Public Health from Ohio State University in 2011, completed general surgery training at East Carolina University (2017), and vascular surgery training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center (2019). Board certifications achieved in both general and vascular surgery. Inducted as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 2023. Work experience in an academic setting for several years before transitioning to community practice. Remain active in education with teaching responsibilities at a general surgery. Currently work across the spectrum of vascular surgery including open and endovascular interventions for arterial and venous disease. Outside of direct patient care, also serve as a speaker/consultant for a device company and provide independent peer review for medical cases brought to the medical board. Additionally, serve on multiple committees of the Society for Vascular Surgery.

New Hyde Park, New York

Physical Medicine & Rehab - Limb loss, Skilled Nursing Facility, Amputation, Below knee amputation, Above knee amputation, Phantom limb pain, Chronic pain, Prosthetics, Muscle weakness, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Strokes

Dr. Tahsin Ashraf is a board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician practicing in NY. She completed her medical degree at NYCOM and completed residency at Stonybrook University Hospital. Dr. Ashraf helps patients with limb loss, spasticity, gait abnormalities, stroke, chronic pain, and orthopedic issues maximize their mobility and function. She works closely with prosthetists to help patients with amputations receive appropriate prosthetics. Dr. Ashraf helps patients with joint pains and performs joint injections (steroid, gel). She treats spasticity which can include bracing and Botox injections. She has worked in a variety of settings including acute rehabilitation, subacute/skilled nursing facilities and in offices offering in person visits and telemedicine visits.