Return To Play Expert Witnesses

Bangor, Maine

Pediatrics, Child Abuse - child abuse, neglect, Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), Münchausen Syndrome (MSP), sports medicine, concussion, TBI, brain injury, medical clearance, return to play, newborn hearing, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) hearing loss, vaccines, child safety, burns, sepsis, meningitis, diabetes

I am a board certified pediatrician with 30 years of experience in both ambulatory and hospital pediatrics. I am experienced in child abuse and neglect as well as pediatric head trauma. I have additional expertise in newborn care, neonatal resuscitation, circumcision and birth injuries. I have been a Neonatal Advanced Life Support instructor for over 10 years and an instructor in Pediatric Advanced Life Support for 20 years. I received the "Special Achievement Award" for distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy from the American Academy of Pediatrics due to my work in child safety. Lastly, I am an experienced medical educator with multiple teaching awards. I am available for medical case review, written reports, deposition and testimony as well as pediatric life care planning.

Waynesville, North Carolina

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - neuropsychological assessment, traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, PTSD, malingering, fitness for duty, return to work, return to play, competency, substance abuse, somatoform disorder, conversion disorder, functional neurological disorder

Dr. Acheson is a Forensic Neuropsychologist in private practice in Asheville, NC. He provides neuropsychological evaluations in civil, criminal and administrative courts. He also performs independent medical evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, and record reviews. Dr. Acheson provides evaluation of and expert testimony on a variety of neuropsychological conditions including concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, brain tumor, neurodevelopmental abnormalities (e.g., fetal alcohol exposure), and neurotoxic exposures (e.g., lead, organic solvents, mold). He also provides evaluation of and expert testimony on mental health conditions including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)), conversion / functional neurological disorder, as well as malingering and factious disorder. He has worked with clients from early adolescence through late adulthood. For most of his career, Dr. Acheson was an educator, researcher, and clinician at Western Carolina University, Duke University...

Mclean, Virginia

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fracture Care, Knee Replacement, Cartilage Injury, Ligament Reconstruction, Standards of Orthopedic Care, Orthopedic Complications, Return-to-play, Knee Surgery Complications, Shoulder Surgery Complications, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy

Dr. Pandarinath is a double board certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist. He practices in the Washington DC area, with clinic locations in both Maryland and Virginia. He was previously part of the academic faculty at George Washington University for 10 years, earning the rank of Associate Professor. He transitioned to private practice in 2020 and is currently practicing at OrthoBethesda. He has been part of numerous consultations regarding personal injury and medical malpractice, and has participated on both the plaintiff and defense sides. Contact Information: drpandarinath@gmail.com 6605 Placid Street, Falls Church, VA 22043 Phone: 310-488-7557 | Website: www.drpandarinath.com Credentials • Board Certified – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2022) • Subspecialty Certification (CAQ) – Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2013) • Licenses – District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland • Education/Training: Duke University (BS, Cum Laude), UNC-Chapel Hill (MD), U...

Front Royal, Virginia

Chiropractic, Sports Medicine - Chiropractic Expert, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Expert Witness, Spinal Injury, Injury Causation, Scope of Practice, Worker Compensation, Soft Tissue Injury, Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Biomechanics, Sports Injury, Return to Play, Functional Movement, Dry Needling, Stroke, Cervical Manipulation, Expert Testimony

Jeremy Busch, DC, DACBSP®, ICSC®, CCSP®, CSCS, CCEP Expert Witness – Chiropractic Medicine | Sports Injuries | Rehabilitation | Causation Analysis Front Royal, VA | Nationwide Availability (810) 241-2674 | drjbusch@performancesportandspine.com Expertise Overview Board-certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with 19+ years of clinical experience and a specialized focus in chiropractic malpractice, sports medicine, personal injury, and injury causation. Dr. Busch provides expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense in civil litigation, licensing board actions, and insurance audits. Subspecialties & Key Areas of Focus • Chiropractic standard of care and scope of practice • Adverse events from spinal/cervical manipulation • Personal injury & MVA cases: soft tissue trauma, herniations, causation • Worker’s Compensation: impairment ratings, RTW evaluations • Athletic injury & return-to-play decision-making • Rehabilitation protocols & therapeutic ex...