Orthopedic Injuries Expert Witnesses

Orthopedic injuries expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on orthopedic injuries. The orthopedic injuries expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Life Care Planning, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, and Urgent Care Medicine.

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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
Cedars Sinai Emergency Department Attending Physician o Perform Utilization Management and QI reviews o Supervise, teach and lead a team of Physician Assistants, Medical Students and Residents o Lead lectures, Grand Rounds o Observation Medicine shifts: lead a Physician Assistant in coordinating in-patient care of patients admitted to our service o Trauma Resuscitation Leader o Airway Expert o STEMI Resuscitation American College of Emergency Physician (ACEP) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee Member o Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatric ED o Opioid Crisis in Children o Alternatives to Opioids in Children o Policy Statement on Vaccines Co-Chair of Antibiotic Stewardship for ACEPs Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee North Florida Regional Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Committee o Responsibility to oversee pediatric-specific treatment protocols o Co-author of the Hospital’s Pediatric Hypoglycemia Protocol Emergency Medici...
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Los Angeles, California
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
Cedars Sinai Emergency Department Attending Physician o Perform Utilization Management and QI reviews o Supervise, teach and lead a team of Physician Assistants, Medical Students and Residents o Lead lectures, Grand Rounds o Observation Medicine shifts: lead a Physician Assistant in coordinating in-patient care of patients admitted to our service o Trauma Resuscitation Leader o Airway Expert o STEMI Resuscitation American College of Emergency Physician (ACEP) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee Member o Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatric ED o Opioid Crisis in Children o Alternatives to Opioids in Children o Policy Statement on Vaccines Co-Chair of Antibiotic Stewardship for ACEPs Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee North Florida Regional Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Committee o Responsibility to oversee pediatric-specific treatment protocols o Co-author of the Hospital’s Pediatric Hypoglycemia Protocol Emergency Medici...
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John M. Garlich, MD, MHDS

Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma

El Cajon, California
Orthopedic Surgery - Independent Medical Examination, Expert witness, Orthopedic IME, Orthopaedic Trauma, IME physician, Medical legal expert, Spine injuries, Orthopedic Injuries, Personal injury litigation, Shoulder injuries, Personal injury cases, Deposition testimony, Knee injuries
Dr. John Garlich is an orthopedic surgeon based in Los Angeles, CA, with a subspecialty in orthopedic trauma. He completed his education and training at notable institutions, including a residency in orthopedic surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center. Dr. Garlich holds a BS in Biology from Saint Louis University, a medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and a Masters in Healthcare Delivery Science from Cedars-Sinai. His professional achievements are recognized by a full academic scholarship for his master's program and his induction into Alpha Omega Alpha. Education & Training: Dr. Garlich earned his B.S. in Biology, magna cum laude, from Saint Louis University (2005–2009), followed by his M.D. from the University of Kansas School of Medicine (2010–2014), where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Cedars-Sina...
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David L Pick, MD FAAFP FABMS

URGENT CARE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

Weston, Florida
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - Urgent Care Standard of Care, Urgent Care Malpractice, Nurse Practitioner Supervision, Physician Assistant Supervision, Wrongful Death, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Headaches, Fractures, Orthopedic injuries, Foreign Bodies, Infections, Pediatrics, urgent care medicine, sepsis, appendicitis, torsion
Dr. Pick received his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr.Pick is board certified in Family Medicine and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.In addition he is board certified in Urgent Care Medicine and is a fellow of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Pick completed his residency at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was Chief Resident.He has over 10 years experience as an expert in Urgent Care and Ambulatory Care. He conducts peer review for the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine- JUCM. Dr. Pick has practiced urgent care medicine for over 30 years as both an attending physician and Medical Director. He is a founding member of the Board of Certification in Urgent Care Medicine and a founding board member of the Urgent Care College of Physicians. Dr.Pick is in full time active Urgent Care practice where he supervises and mentors Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. D...
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Rebecca A Hutchings, MD

Pediatric and Adult Emergency Medicine Expert Witn

Children's Hospital of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - trauma, appendicitis, sepsis, febrile seizures, EMTALA violations, hospital system errors, orthopedic injuries, special needs children, chronically ill children, resident and student supervision, stroke, heart attack, precipitous deliveries, newborn care, general pediatrics, meningitis, DKA
Dr. Rebecca Hutchings is board certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and Pediatrics (ABP), and has been in full time post residency clinical practice for over 17 years. Dr. Hutchings got her undergraduate degree at Columbia University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a major in Biology and a minor in Spanish Language and Literature. She then went on to earn her medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. She completed her Emergency Medicine training with Louisiana State University School of Medicine at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, and then completed a residency in Pediatrics at the Tulane School of Medicine. Dr. Hutchings began her career as the director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Ochsner Hospital and then took an academic position at Tulane Medical Center. She currently works in the Division of Emergency Medicine at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (a level II trauma center), supervising students and residents from both Louisiana State Univers...
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David A Meguerdichian, MD

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Natick, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Orthopedic Injuries, Difficult Airway, Emergency Procedures, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Procedural Sedation, Medical Simulation, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Clinical Operations
Dr. David Meguerdichian is a board certified emergency medicine physician and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is an instructor of emergency medicine at Harvard Medical School and practices emergency medicine at the academic and community sites for Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). Dr. Meguerdichian is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency training in emergency medicine at Boston Medical Center where he served as chief resident in his final year. Through his years in practice, Dr. Meguerdichian has educated hundreds of students and resident physicians. In his current role as the assistant medical director of the Neil and Elise Wallace STRATUS Center for Medical Simulation, he has focused on the use of simulation to improve physician procedural skills, patient safety, and closed-loop physician communication. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications and lectured on key topics in emergency medicine. R...
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Joel L. Goldberg, MD, FACEP

Clinical Assistant Professor

Goldberg Medical Consulting

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Occupational Medicine - Stroke, Pneumonia, Congestive Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Sepsis, Obstetrical Emergencies, Foreign Bodies, Orthopedic Injuries, Gynecologic Emergencies, Trauma, Cellulitis, Cardiac Arrest, Pneumothorax, Pericardial Tamponade, Death, Hypoxia, Brain Damage, Hypoxic Encephalopathy, Fractures
Board Certified Emergency Physician (ABEM), Veteran of the United States Air Force, Rank of Major, Full time active clinical practice, Faculty of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Member of Michigan State Medical Society, Former Medical Director of EMS, Franklin County, North Carolina,
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Nevada
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
Cedars Sinai Emergency Department Attending Physician o Perform Utilization Management and QI reviews o Supervise, teach and lead a team of Physician Assistants, Medical Students and Residents o Lead lectures, Grand Rounds o Observation Medicine shifts: lead a Physician Assistant in coordinating in-patient care of patients admitted to our service o Trauma Resuscitation Leader o Airway Expert o STEMI Resuscitation American College of Emergency Physician (ACEP) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee Member o Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatric ED o Opioid Crisis in Children o Alternatives to Opioids in Children o Policy Statement on Vaccines Co-Chair of Antibiotic Stewardship for ACEPs Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee North Florida Regional Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Committee o Responsibility to oversee pediatric-specific treatment protocols o Co-author of the Hospital’s Pediatric Hypoglycemia Protocol Emergency Medici...
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Jonas M Sokolof, DO

PM&R Expert,Life Care Planning/Disability/Injury

Fountain Life

White Plains, New York
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Sports Medicine - Life Care Planning, Oncological Rehabilitation, Defense Work, Traumatic Brain Injury, Physician Life Care Planner, Orthopedic Injuries, Cancer, Disability, Functional Impairment, Spinal Cord Injury, Missed Cancer Diagnosis, Toxic Exposure, Work Related Injury, Damage Assessment, Causation Analysis, Motor Vehicle Accident
I am a Harvard Medical School–trained, board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with extensive experience evaluating functional impairment, disability, and long-term rehabilitation needs following injury or illness. I completed my PM&R residency training at Harvard Medical School. Thus, have training experience working within major academic medical centers including Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Following residency, I completed subspecialty fellowship training in Interventional Spine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Pain Management, and Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. I have held academic appointments and leadership roles at leading medical institutions, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and NYU Langone Health. My clinical and academic work has focused on evaluating and treating patients with complex medical conditions affecting physical function, mobility, and qu...
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Karen D Serrano

Karen D. Serrano, MD Emergency Medicine Physician

University of North Carolina Department of Emergency Medicine

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine - Sexual assault, Stroke, Necrotizing fasciitis, Angioedema, Orthopedic injuries, Critical care, Sepsis, Pulmonary embolism, Intubation, Head trauma, Trauma, Cardiovascular disease, Aortic dissection, Ectopic pregnancy, Myocardial infarction, Meningitis, Anaphylaxis, Seizures, Failure to diagnose
Dr. Karen Serrano, MD, is a board-certified, actively practicing emergency medicine physician with 15 years clinical experience in a broad range of practice settings. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospital, a Level 1 trauma and tertiary care referral center in Chapel Hill, NC. Her experience spans high-acuity academic centers as well as community and rural hospitals, giving her a broad perspective on emergency care in diverse medical settings. She is an experienced educator, playing a vital role in training emergency medicine residents and medical students. Her areas of expertise include emergency medicine malpractice, failure to diagnose, treatment delays, trauma and critical care, toxicology, cardiovascular disease/myocardial infarction, stroke, and sepsis. She also has specialized knowledge in sexual assault evaluations and forensic medicine. Dr. Serrano is a published author in Tintinalli’s Emergency Medi...
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Dr. Raphael Sadiwa, PT, DPT, CLCP

PT & Life Care Planner-trusted by AmLaw 100 firms

Injury Consulting LLC

San Antonio, Texas
Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy - cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, amputation, spinal cord injury, functional capacity evaluation, developmental disabilities, orthopedic injuries, neurologic injuries, birth injuries, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, medical cost projection, jails and prisons, wheelchairs, gait
Dr. Raphael Sadiwa is a licensed physical therapist in the State of Texas (license #: 1104404) with 30 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. His three decades of professional experience spans working with different age groups throughout the lifespan. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Boston University and have dual certifications in Life Care Planning and Functional Capacity Evaluation. As a clinical doctoral level physical therapist licensed in Texas, he has additional training in diagnostic clinical reasoning which provides him the ability to see patients in Texas directly without a physician order for a limited number of sessions. In addition, his doctoral education included graduate coursework in statistics enabling him to appraise the literature that he uses in writing and supporting his opinions. His work has been published as case abstracts in peer reviewed journals, and some have been cited in scoping and systematic...
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Karla Lacayo, MD FACEP

Vienna, Virginia
Emergency Medicine - Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Airway Management, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion, Appendicitis, Orthopedic Injuries, Medical Necessity, EMTALA, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). 16 years of experience in Adult and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Practices full-time in a mid-sized community hospital, and supervises physician extenders. Worked as the sole provider in free-standing Emergency Department. Expert in standard of care in Emergency Medicine. Can assist with case review, expert witness testimony, opinions on medical malpractice and negligence. Medical Director for the Emergency Department, Chief of Staff for the Hospital. Serves on Credentials Committee, Quality Committee, and Peer Review Committee. Graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College, completed medical school at Northwestern University, and Emergency Medicine Residency at George Washington University. Licensed in Virginia. Fluent in Spanish.
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Brett M Schmitz, MD, MPH

Urgent Care - University of Washington Faculty

Axiom Expertise, LLC

Seattle, Washington
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - standard of care, missed diagnosis, delay of care, stroke, cva, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, orthopedic injuries, appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics, supervision of residents
Brett Schmitz MD MPH is a board certified family medicine physician specializing in urgent care medicine with 14 years of experience. He is a faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington. He is involved in the training of medical students as well as residents. He serves as a peer reviewer for the Annals of Family Medicine. He is available as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff cases.