Spinal Injections Expert Witnesses

Spinal injections 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 spinal injections . The spinal injections expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Pain Management - Medicine, and Physical Medicine & Rehab.

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F. Michael Ferrante, MD

CRPS and Spine Medicine

Ferrante Consulting

Arizona
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Spinal interventions. Nerve Blocks, Implantable Intrathecal Pumps, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal cord stimulation, Peripheral nerve stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural steroid Injections, Radiofrequency, Failed back syndrome, Spinal Medicine, neuropathic pain, MILD, Iatrogenic Nerve Injury, Trauma spinal cord
F. Michael Ferrante, MD, holds a BS in Biology from Tulane University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, and a MD from New York Medical College. Dr. Ferrante completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Between his residencies he did one year of an infectious disease fellowship at Barnes Hospital, Washington University. After Anesthesiology residency, he received his fellowship in Pain Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ferrante is currently the Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Pain Center and Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles. Prior to coming to UCLA, Dr. Ferrante was the Director of Pain Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and before that, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He was a member of the ASRA Board of Directors (1996-2011) and former President of ASRA (2007-2009). He is ...
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F. Michael Ferrante, MD

CRPS and Spine Medicine

Ferrante Consulting

Santa Monica, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Spinal interventions. Nerve Blocks, Implantable Intrathecal Pumps, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal cord stimulation, Peripheral nerve stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural steroid Injections, Radiofrequency, Failed back syndrome, Spinal Medicine, neuropathic pain, MILD, Iatrogenic Nerve Injury, Trauma spinal cord
F. Michael Ferrante, MD, holds a BS in Biology from Tulane University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, and a MD from New York Medical College. Dr. Ferrante completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Between his residencies he did one year of an infectious disease fellowship at Barnes Hospital, Washington University. After Anesthesiology residency, he received his fellowship in Pain Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ferrante is currently the Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Pain Center and Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles. Prior to coming to UCLA, Dr. Ferrante was the Director of Pain Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and before that, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He was a member of the ASRA Board of Directors (1996-2011) and former President of ASRA (2007-2009). He is ...
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Eric D Grahling, MD

Interventional Pain Management Physician Expert

Comprehensive Pain Management of Central Connecticut, LLC

Plainville, Connecticut
Pain Management - Medicine - inverventional pain management, spinal injections, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall injuries, worker's compensation, causation letters, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, whiplash, facetogenic pain
Solo private practice interventional pain management physician, double board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology. Harvard educated and trained (residency and fellowship). Over 2 decades over experience in treating, but not limited to, whiplash injuries, muscle and nerve injuries, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), spinal injuries. Work daily with attorneys who represent those injured in car accidents and other. Extensive experience in writing medical/legal reports and testifying. Additionally, extensive work in the realm of Worker's Compensation. We treat many injured workers. The insurance companies and the CT Worker's Compensation Commission frequently call upon me for Respondent's Examinations as well as Commission Examinations. Ultimately, the priority is to ensure that medically appropriate and responsible care is being rendered to an injured party and to assist said party navigate a very complex medical and legal process.
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Arnold J. Weil, MD

Pain Management / Orthopedic Medical Expert

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics

Coral Gables, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Non-Surgical oOrthopedics, Pain Management, Back Pain, Spinal Injections, Musculoskeletal, Disability, Peer Review, PM&R, Spine Care, Neck Pain, Case Reviews, Depositions, Trial Testimony, Impairment, Plaintiff & Defense, Research
Arnold J. Weil, M.D. founded Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. in 1993 and has served as its Chief Executive Officer for more than 30 years, in addition to his work in healthcare consulting and as a medical expert witness. A Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Weil has established both himself and Non-Surgical Orthopaedics as among the premier orthopaedic and spine care and pain management practices in the metro Atlanta area. An active lecturer, Dr. Weil speaks nationally and internationally on the nonsurgical management of back and neck pain, as well as emerging advances in pain management. As a clinical practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Weil developed a comprehensive medical center that includes patient care services, a clinical research facility, diagnostic imaging and MRI, and an outpatient surgical center for interventional spine procedures. Under his leadership, the practice has expanded to include multiple physicians and healthcare...
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Jesse Hatgis, D.O.

Pain/PM&R Physician- Double Board Certified

Interventional Spine Specialists of Florida

Parkland, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Expert witness, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Medical malpractice, Spinal injury, Spinal fractures, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Back pain, Neck pain, Spinal cord stimulation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Kyphoplasty, Discectomy, Epidurals, Headaches, Opioids, Impairment, Pain management, Spinal injections, Wrongful death
Scope of Practice: Dr. Jesse Hatgis, D.O. is a double board certified osteopathic pain management/ physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. As an interventional pain physician, Dr. Hatgis utilizes a variety of advanced therapies including, but not limited to, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, kyphoplasty, endoscopic rhizotomy, endoscopic/microdiscectomy, tumor ablation, radiofrequency ablation, interspinous process device placement, facet joint stabilization, sacroiliac joint fusion, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD procedure), stellate ganglion blocks, nerve blocks, joint injections, and regenerative medicine. Publications, Research, & Professional Organizations: Dr. Hatgis has authored and peer-reviewed numerous publications in various medical literature resources, specifically on sacral insufficiency and vertebral compression fractures, vertebral augmentation, original uses of Cortoss cement, Baastrup’s disease, percutaneous cervical disc...
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Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM

3X-Certified: Anesthesia, Pain Med, Addiction Med

Atlanta, Georgia
Pain Management - Medicine, Addiction Medicine - opioids, opioid prescribing, overdose, addiction, suboxone, MAT, alcohol, alcohol use disorder, anesthesiology, pain medicine, chronic pain, interventional pain, spinal injections, spinal cord stimulation
Dr. Potru is a former associate professor of anesthesiology at a major academic institution in the Southeast and is triple-board-certified in anesthesiology, interventional pain medicine, and addiction medicine; he is one of less than 25 clinicians across the country with this combination of certifications and has unique expertise as a result. Dr. Potru is a nationally recognized and well-published expert in opioid safety/stewardship as well as the treatment of chronic pain and addiction and perioperative management of the patient with substance use disorders; he sits on and is an active contributor to numerous national anesthesia/pain committees and working groups. Dr. Potru has given invited lectures at multiple national and international conferences, including that of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the International Anesthesia Research Society, as well as multip...
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Arnold J. Weil, MD

Pain Management / Orthopedic Medical Expert

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics

Georgia
Pain Management - Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Non-Surgical oOrthopedics, Pain Management, Back Pain, Spinal Injections, Musculoskeletal, Disability, Peer Review, PM&R, Spine Care, Neck Pain, Case Reviews, Depositions, Trial Testimony, Impairment, Plaintiff & Defense, Research
Arnold J. Weil, M.D. founded Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. in 1993 and has served as its Chief Executive Officer for more than 30 years, in addition to his work in healthcare consulting and as a medical expert witness. A Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Weil has established both himself and Non-Surgical Orthopaedics as among the premier orthopaedic and spine care and pain management practices in the metro Atlanta area. An active lecturer, Dr. Weil speaks nationally and internationally on the nonsurgical management of back and neck pain, as well as emerging advances in pain management. As a clinical practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Weil developed a comprehensive medical center that includes patient care services, a clinical research facility, diagnostic imaging and MRI, and an outpatient surgical center for interventional spine procedures. Under his leadership, the practice has expanded to include multiple physicians and healthcare...
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F. Michael Ferrante, MD

CRPS and Spine Medicine

Ferrante Consulting

Hawaii
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Spinal interventions. Nerve Blocks, Implantable Intrathecal Pumps, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal cord stimulation, Peripheral nerve stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural steroid Injections, Radiofrequency, Failed back syndrome, Spinal Medicine, neuropathic pain, MILD, Iatrogenic Nerve Injury, Trauma spinal cord
F. Michael Ferrante, MD, holds a BS in Biology from Tulane University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, and a MD from New York Medical College. Dr. Ferrante completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Between his residencies he did one year of an infectious disease fellowship at Barnes Hospital, Washington University. After Anesthesiology residency, he received his fellowship in Pain Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ferrante is currently the Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Pain Center and Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles. Prior to coming to UCLA, Dr. Ferrante was the Director of Pain Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and before that, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He was a member of the ASRA Board of Directors (1996-2011) and former President of ASRA (2007-2009). He is ...
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Tom Simopoulos, M.D., M.A.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Southborough, Massachusetts
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - opioids, spinal cord stimulator, radiofrequency procedures, spinal injections, complex regional pain syndrome, Persistent pain after injuries, interventional pain, criminal, fraud, CRPS, ablations, nerve injury, chronic pain, failed back surgery, over dose, personal injury, RSD, disc herniation
Thomas T. Simopoulos, MD, MA, is a Harvard trained and faculty pain management specialist at the Arnold Pain Management Center and an anesthesiologist in the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). He is also an Associate Professor in Anesthesia at the Harvard Medical School. He has multiple teaching awards by fellows in training and recognized as "Top Doctor" in the Boston area since 2017. Dr. Simopoulos attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. He completed his postdoctoral training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Faulkner Hospital in Boston. Dr. Simopoulos holds a Masters of Arts degree in Biochemistry from Brandeis University in Waltham. He is board-certified in Anesthesiology with a Pain Medicine subspecialty. Dr. Simopoulos has strong clinical interests that include radiofrequency technology, intradiscal therapies and e...
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F. Michael Ferrante, MD

CRPS and Spine Medicine

Ferrante Consulting

Nevada
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Spinal interventions. Nerve Blocks, Implantable Intrathecal Pumps, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal cord stimulation, Peripheral nerve stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural steroid Injections, Radiofrequency, Failed back syndrome, Spinal Medicine, neuropathic pain, MILD, Iatrogenic Nerve Injury, Trauma spinal cord
F. Michael Ferrante, MD, holds a BS in Biology from Tulane University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, and a MD from New York Medical College. Dr. Ferrante completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Between his residencies he did one year of an infectious disease fellowship at Barnes Hospital, Washington University. After Anesthesiology residency, he received his fellowship in Pain Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ferrante is currently the Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Pain Center and Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles. Prior to coming to UCLA, Dr. Ferrante was the Director of Pain Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and before that, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He was a member of the ASRA Board of Directors (1996-2011) and former President of ASRA (2007-2009). He is ...
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Eric D Grahling, MD

Interventional Pain Management Physician Expert

Comprehensive Pain Management of Central Connecticut, LLC

New York
Pain Management - Medicine - inverventional pain management, spinal injections, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall injuries, worker's compensation, causation letters, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, whiplash, facetogenic pain
Solo private practice interventional pain management physician, double board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology. Harvard educated and trained (residency and fellowship). Over 2 decades over experience in treating, but not limited to, whiplash injuries, muscle and nerve injuries, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), spinal injuries. Work daily with attorneys who represent those injured in car accidents and other. Extensive experience in writing medical/legal reports and testifying. Additionally, extensive work in the realm of Worker's Compensation. We treat many injured workers. The insurance companies and the CT Worker's Compensation Commission frequently call upon me for Respondent's Examinations as well as Commission Examinations. Ultimately, the priority is to ensure that medically appropriate and responsible care is being rendered to an injured party and to assist said party navigate a very complex medical and legal process.
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John Lesher, MD, MPH

Nonsurgical Spine and Sports Medicine Expert

JML Medical Consulting, PLLC

Charlotte, North Carolina
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Spine, Low back injury, Neck injury, Nerve injury, Hip injury, Shoulder injury, Knee injury, Bulging disc, Whiplash injury, Arthritis, Personal injury, Motor vehicle collision, Independent medical exam, Spinal Injections, Paralysis, Failed back syndrome, Spinal stenosis, Regenerative medicine, Ultrasound, Electrodiagnostics (EMG/NCS)
Dr. John M. Lesher is a triple board-certified and fellowship trained physiatrist with subspecialty certifications in Sports Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, as well as additional credentialing in musculoskeletal ultrasound (RMSK). He brings nearly two decades of clinical experience focused on the nonsurgical treatment of spine and orthopedic injuries. His expertise includes fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided pain procedures, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS), and regenerative medicine treatments. Dr. Lesher collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation treatment plans for his patients. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lesher is an accomplished educator and national thought leader in his field. He serves as a Clinical Instructor for the Carolinas Rehabilitation Residency Program and is a faculty member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), w...
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F. Michael Ferrante, MD

CRPS and Spine Medicine

Ferrante Consulting

Oregon
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Spinal interventions. Nerve Blocks, Implantable Intrathecal Pumps, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal cord stimulation, Peripheral nerve stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural steroid Injections, Radiofrequency, Failed back syndrome, Spinal Medicine, neuropathic pain, MILD, Iatrogenic Nerve Injury, Trauma spinal cord
F. Michael Ferrante, MD, holds a BS in Biology from Tulane University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, and a MD from New York Medical College. Dr. Ferrante completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Between his residencies he did one year of an infectious disease fellowship at Barnes Hospital, Washington University. After Anesthesiology residency, he received his fellowship in Pain Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ferrante is currently the Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Pain Center and Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles. Prior to coming to UCLA, Dr. Ferrante was the Director of Pain Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and before that, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He was a member of the ASRA Board of Directors (1996-2011) and former President of ASRA (2007-2009). He is ...