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Traumatic Injury Expert Witnesses

Traumatic injury 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 traumatic injury. The traumatic injury expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Chiropractic, Dentist, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Hospital Administration, Internal Medicine, Laser Surgery, Nephrology, and Neurology.

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Fawaz Faisal, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Burbank, California

Neurology, Neurophysiology - Traumatic Injury, Nerve Pain, Seizures, Standard of Care, Critical Care, Disability, Back Pain, Stroke, Migraine, Tremor, Movement Disorder, Spine Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, TBI, Concussions, Spasticity, Muscle Weakness, Loss of Consciousness, Oxygen Deprivation, Surgical Complications

Dr. Fawaz Faisal is triple board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine. He began his medical education at the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria, graduating in 1986. He moved to California in 1987 where he completed his Neurology residency at Standford University Hospital. He then completed additional fellowships in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at UCLA. He has since served as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA for 20 years. Dr. Faisal holds hospital privileges at Providence St. Joseph Burbank, UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. In addition he has been the president and medical director of Western Neurological Associates in Burbank since 2000. His practice has included treatment of epilepsy, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders and Dementia/Parkinson’s disease.

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Lisa Stirling, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Encinitas, California

Dermatology - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Medication Side Effects, Cosmetic Procedures and Outcomes, Alopecia, Practice Management, Disability Rating, Allergies, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Cysts, Hemangiomas

Dr. Lisa Stirling is a board certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She has practiced clinical dermatology for the past 11 years and telemedicine for the last 5 years. She enjoys caring for patients with complex skin conditions and uses multiple treatment modalities, including topical regimens, light therapy, laser, systemic medications, and biologics. She is specialized in treating patients with skin cancer, including melanoma. Dr. Stirling believes in compassionate care and a patient centered treatment approach, including lifestyle strategies to improve outcomes and focusing on overall wellness. Dr. Stirling earned her undergraduate degree in biology at St. Ben’s University in Minnesota, graduating with the distinction of summa cum laude. She received her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. During medical school, she traveled to the Karo...

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Barry E. Breaux, Sr., M.D.

Experienced Ophthalmology Witness & Consultant

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Pinole, California

Ophthalmology, Optometry - Vision Loss, Impairment, Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Retina Injury, Disability, Surgical Complications, Surgical Center Management, Eye Strain, Blurred Vision, Foreign Bodies, Reduced Nighttime Vision, Cornea Injury, Vision Loss from Medical Complications, Infections

Dr. Barry E. Breaux, Sr. is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 35 years of experience in both medical and surgical ophthalmology. He completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry at the University of Kansas before earning his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Following his medical training, Dr. Breaux pursued an internal medicine internship and an ophthalmology residency at Martin Luther King, Jr. General Hospital in Los Angeles, California, later completing a fellowship in Refractive Keratoplasty at Holy Cross Hospital under Dr. Richard Villasenor. Dr. Breaux has spent the majority of his career practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he has held numerous professional and academic positions. He has served as an Instructor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His contributions to the field include roles such as ...

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Apoorva Athreya Ananth, MD

Nephrologist & Internist, USC & UCLA Trained

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Covina, California

Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Traumatic Injury, Chronic Disease, Iatrogenic injury, Pharma related Kidney Damage, Palliative Care, Standard of Care, Delayed Diagnosis, Exposure to Nephrotoxic Substances, Rhabdomyolysis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Blunt Force Trauma, Renal Artery Stenosis, Occupational Injury, Disability Evaluation

Dr. Apoorva Athreya Ananth is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and nephrology. He is currently an attending nephrologist with Mohan Renal Physicians of Covina, where he delivers comprehensive care to patients with chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Dr. Ananth completed his nephrology fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he also contributed to research and academic discussions on topics like Fanconi Syndrome and targeted treatments for IgA nephropathy. His internal medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center honed his expertise in managing complex cases, including perioperative medicine for high-risk surgical patients. A graduate of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Dr. Ananth earned membership in the prestigious Gold Humanism Honor Society, reflecting his commitment to compassionate patient care. His undergra...

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Sepehr Nowfar, MD, MPH, FACS

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Whittier, California

Urology & Urological Surgery, Sexual Health - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury, Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Treatment of Infections, Vasectomy, Kidney Injury and Disease, Circumcision, Perforation, Kidney Stones, Loss of Function

Sepehr Nowfar, MD FACS MPH QME completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He then attended Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans where he received his Doctorate of Medicine and Master of Public Health simultaneously. Dr. Nowfar returned to California and completed his urology and general surgery residencies at UC San Diego. He joined West Coast Urology in 2011. In his current practice he focuses on advanced robotic and stone surgery, oncology, and tertiary referrals. He has an in-depth knowledge of urinary and sexual dysfunction, including psychogenic causes of dysfunction. Dr Nowfar is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and serves in many areas of physician leadership. He is Medical Director for Optum-Surgical Care Associates, Expert Medical Reviewer and Utilization Reviewer for multiple medical groups, Medical Executive Board Member, and Medical Credent...

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Hisla Bates, M.D.

Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric/Adult Psychiatrist

Expedient Medicolegal Services

California

Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Inpatient Treatment, Standard of Care, Risk Assessment, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Adolescent Psychopharmacology, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Competency, Traumatic Injury, Capacity, Disability Evaluation, Attachment Disorders, Conduct Disorders

Dr. Hisla Bates, MD, Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric and Adult psychiatrist. After completing an internship in primary care internal medicine at Yale, her general psychiatry training was completed at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She continued on to her Child and Adolescent psychiatry Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s, Massachusetts General Hospital/ McLean’s program. She went on to complete a 12 month Fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry in 2020. She is board certified in both Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She uses Mindfulness, Positive Psychology/Psychiatry, and the Expressive and Creative Arts working with children and adults. Dr. Bates is also the Co-Chair of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Art Committee and the Assistant Arts Editor for the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP). She is a Parsons School of Design graduate, an illustrator, printmaker, speaker and...

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Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil

Stanford-Trained Cardiac Surgeon & Regional Chief

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Los Angeles, California

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease - Standard of Care, Adverse Outcomes, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Complications, Informed Consent, Device-Related Injury, Diagnostic Errors, Myocardial Infarctions, Medication Errors, Post-Surgical Issues, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Infections, Angioplasty

Dr. Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil, is a distinguished senior cardiac surgeon with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), where he has been serving since 2004. Currently, he holds the position of Chief of the Regional Department of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Chen earned his BA in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University, followed by his MD from Stanford University, and a DPhil in Immunology from Oxford University. His extensive training includes a residency in General Surgery and a Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School where he served as chief resident in both specialties. Dr. Chen's clinical practice focuses on adult cardiac surgery, and he is certified by the Thoracic Surgery Board. He has performed over 3000 heart operations in the last 20 years. Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has been actively involved in clinical teaching, training medical students, physician assistants, and new cardiac surgeon...

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Vlad Gendelman, MD, QME, FAAOS

Expedient Medicolegal Services

North Hollywood, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - 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, includ...

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Saira Dar, MD, MBA, MEHP, ABAARM

Board-Certified MD with Admin Expertise in Care

Expedient Medicolegal

Carmichael, California

Family Medicine, Nursing Home Administration - Standard of Care, Patient Safety, Polypharmacy, Chronic Disease Management, Traumatic Injury, Whole Person Impairment, Disability, Elder Care, Long Term Care, Geriatric Care, Opioid Use Disorder, Misdiagnosis, Informed Consent, Treatment Protocols

Dr. Saira Dar, MD, MBA, MEHP, ABAARM is a board-certified physician and educator with nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in family medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine. Based in Los Angeles, Dr. Dar is dedicated to providing personalized, patient-centered care for adults, children, and geriatric populations, with a focus on chronic disease management, anti-aging, genomics, and nutrition. Her approach to care emphasizes lifestyle medicine and preventive health, integrating these principles to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. Dr. Dar currently serves as the Program Director for a Family Medicine Residency Program, where she imparts her extensive clinical knowledge and high standards of care to future healthcare providers. Previously, she held a directorship at a high-volume clinic managing approximately 5,000 patients per month, a role that refined her expertise in patient flow management, clinical supervision, and the implementation of qualit...

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Marcel P. Fraix, DO, MBA, QME, FAAPMR

Healthcare MBA; Pain and Rehab Expert

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Pomona, California

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Hospital Administration - Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Return of Function, Functional Capacity, Level of Permanent Disability, Surgical Side Effects, Case Reviews, IME, Complex Injury, Chronic Pain, Opioid Use, Long Term Care and Rehab, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Migraines, Back and Neck Injury

Dr. Marcel Fraix received his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, CA. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA and fellowship in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Downey Regional Medical Center in Downey, CA. Dr. Fraix is board certified in Physical Medicine& Rehabilitation and specializes in musculoskeletal and rehabilitation medicine, including spinal disorders and pain, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. He is a Professor at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA and has published in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as authored chapters in Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Fraix also obtained an MBA from the Paul Merage School of Business at U.C. Irvine. He is interested in education and research as it relates to the management leadership and administration o...

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Jonathan Macy, MD

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Los Angeles, California

Ophthalmology - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Vision Loss, Optic Nerve, Dry Eyes, Abrasions, Lacerations, Eye Strain, Foreign Bodies, Retinal Detachment, Puncture, Chemical Exposure, Scarring, Cornea Injury, Double Vision, Eye Pain, Blurred Vision, Reduced Peripheral and/or Nighttime Vision

Jonathan Macy is a leading ophthalmologist in Los Angeles. He earned his B.A. and M.D. degrees at Boston University in 1976, with election to Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation, Dr. Macy moved to Los Angeles to do an Internal Medicine internship at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. A subsequent Research Fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute led to an Ophthalmology residency at U.S.C., which he completed in 1981. Since completion of his Ophthalmology training, Dr. Macy has been in private practice adjacent to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition to his busy office and surgery practice, Dr. Macy is a Past President of the Beverly Hills District of the Los Angeles County Medical Association. He is a Past President of the California Academy of Ophthalmology and was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Olympia Hospital. He is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at both U.S.C. and U.C.L.A. and he is the author of more than 100 chapters, papers and abstracts. Dr. Macy...

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Meghan Jain, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Santa Monica, California

Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Traumatic Injury, Abuse, Standard of Care, Residential Treatment, Addiction, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Disability, Suicide Risk Evaluation, Self Harm, Capacity, Impulse Control, Executive Functioning, Panic Disorder, Intellectual Disability

Dr. Jain’s interest in psychiatry began as an undergraduate at USC where she majored in Neuroscience and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then went onto Medical School at SUNY Downstate followed by a psychiatry residency at UCLA San Fernando Valley. She then went on to become Chief Resident while completing her fellowship in Child Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA. She is currently double board certified in Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has further gone on to become a certified Buprenorphine prescriber, a PEERS certified provider (to provide social skills training to patients on the Autism Spectrum) and a certified psychedelic assisted therapist. Dr. Jain currently works at Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders in Los Angeles; sees patients in Imperial County via telemedicine; and has co-founded Ocean Bay Psychiatry in Santa Monica and treats children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice includes, but is not limited to; the treatment of Adjustment Disorder, A...

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Franklin W. Lusby, Jr., M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

La Jolla, California

Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Disability, Product Liability, Vision Impariment, Surgical Complications, Vision Loss, Chemical Burns, Retinal Injury, Infections, Abrasions, Lacerations, Retinal Detachment, Hyphema, Blindness, UV Light Injury, Foreign Body Injury, Management of Systemic Illness

Dr. Franklin W. Lusby, Jr. is a distinguished ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon with a robust career spanning over four decades. Born and raised in Maryland, he completed his undergraduate education at Columbia Union College with a B.A. in Chemistry, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1974. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1978. Following an internship at Malden Hospital affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Lusby pursued pre-residency studies in Basic and Clinical Sciences for Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. He then completed his residency in Ophthalmology at White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, in 1983, and further specialized with a fellowship in extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation at Glendale Eye Medical Group. Dr. Lusby is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds medical licenses in California...

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Irina V. Wiliiams, MD, MHA

Expert Anesthesiologist, Pain Mgmt Board Cert, MHA

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Oakland, California

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Inpatient Hospital Policy, Pharmaceutical Intervention, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spine Injury, Disability Evaluation, Impairment due to Pain, IME, Nerve Damage, Motor Vehicle Accident, Post Operative Complications, Regulatory Compliance

Dr. Irina V. Williams is a distinguished and Double Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, recognized for her expertise in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership. Dr. Williams completed her Anesthesiology residency at Wayne State University’s Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by a prestigious Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. In her clinical role, Dr. Williams specializes in the treatment of complex pain conditions, including spine disorders, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and chronic pain related to trauma and substance use disorders. She is adept in various interventional procedures, utilizing fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided techniques to manage chronic pain effectively. Dr Williams built and developed an Interdisciplinary Pain management service within Alameda Health System. Under her leadership, the Pain Medicin...

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Kevin J. Cebula, DDS

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Pasadena, California

Dentist, Oral Surgery - 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.

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Richard Zumwalt, PhD

Neuropsychologist & Former First Responder

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Huntington Beach, California

Neuropsychology, Psychology - IME, Disability Evaluation, Cognitive Impairment, Traumatic Injury, Cognitive Function, Functional Capacity, Personal Injury, Cognitive Assessment, Standard of Care, TBI, Neurodegenerative Disease, Forensic Evaluation, Risk Assessment, Post Concussion Assessment, Memory Loss, Executive Function

Dr. Richard Zumwalt is a distinguished neuropsychologist with a specialization in brain-related disorders, psychological evaluations, and psychotherapy. He is a California Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved psychological evaluator, with extensive expertise in personal injury and workers' compensation evaluations, especially in cases involving traumatic brain injury, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also has extensive experience in conducting pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety candidates. Dr. Zumwalt holds a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University, where his dissertation focused on the relationship between self-efficacy and situated cognition in relapse situations. He furthered his specialization with post-doctoral training in Neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University and advanced training in Neuropsychological Assessment at the University of California, Berkeley. His professional career includes roles as a Neu...

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Ritvik P. Mehta, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

San Diego, California

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injury, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Nasal Injury, Vertigo, Disability, Breathing Difficulty, Dog Bite Injury, Chronic Pain, Hearing Loss, CSF Leak, Infection

Dr. Ritvik P. Mehta is a highly accomplished otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurotology, and skull base surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Facial Nerve Disorders at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He further specialized in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery during his fellowship at UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Mehta is the Founder and Medical Director of California Head & Neck Specialists and the California Facial Nerve Center. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of facial paralysis, where he has developed innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes. He has been actively involved in medical missions, providing specialized surgical care for microtia ...

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Thomas Chasse, MD, FACS

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Augusta, Maine

Otolaryngology, Otology - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Chemical Exposure, Exposure to Loud Noise, Repetitive Strain, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injuries, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Chronic Ear Infections, Vertigo, Breathing Difficulty

Dr. Thomas Chassé is an accomplished Otolaryngologist/ENT Surgeon with over 42 years of experience in both academic and community settings across urban and rural America, as well as internationally. He specializes in diagnosing and treating ear pain, ear drainage, hearing loss, nasal and sinus concerns, and throat issues such as voice changes, swallowing problems, and neck masses. Dr. Chassé has held numerous academic positions, including Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He also served as a Rural Proctor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Chassé has been an Otolaryngology Consultant for several telehealth and virtual care providers, including SITKA Medical Associates (in the U.S.) and Docspert (International). He is an expert reviewer for the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, Expert IQ, Expedient M...

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Erik Blutinger, MD, MSc, FACEP

Critical Care Insight, Public Health Perspective

South Orange, New Jersey

Emergency Medicine, Public Health - stroke, myocardial infarction, sepsis, spinal cord injury, meningitis, thromboembolism, appendicitis, cardiac arrythmia, bowel obstruction, intracranial hemorrhage, airway management, urgent care, cardiac arrest, traumatic injury, telemedicine, resuscitation, standard of care, advocacy, consultant

Dr. Erik Blutinger is board-certified, assistant professor of emergency physician, recognized for his expertise and extensive experience in clinical practice, leadership, global healthcare initiatives, and hospital administration. He graduated magna cum laude from Brandeis University before earning his MD from George Washington University. During medical school, Dr. Blutinger pursued an advanced Master's degree overseas in the United Kingdom (London), complementing his clinical acumen with specialized training in health policy, planning, and financing. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Dr. Blutinger's career has been marked by rapid advancement, notably appointed medical director in several roles for a large academic health system including utilization management / care management and community paramedicine. Beyond his clinical responsibilities, he is passionate ...

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Hisla Bates, M.D.

Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric/Adult Psychiatrist

Expedient Medicolegal Services

New York, New York

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Barbara Kapetanakes, Psy.D.

Neuropsych Expert Witness w Masters in Psychopharm

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Sleep Hollow, New York

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Trauma, Traumatic Injury, Cognitive Functioning, Impairment, Standard of Care, Mood Changes, PTSD, Education Standards, Disability Evaluation, Functional Capacity, Developmental Delays, Psychoeducational Evaluation, Attention Deficits, Executive Functioning, Memory Loss, Brain Injury

Dr. Barbara Kapetanakes is a New York State Licensed Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, with a specialty in neuropsychology as well as general practice. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology and a Master’s in Education in School Psychology, both from Pace University, and has further advanced her expertise with a Post-Doctoral Certificate in Neuropsychology from the Fielding Institute and a Post-Doctoral Master’s Degree in Psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Kapetanakes is the founder and director of a thriving private practice in Sleepy Hollow, NY, where she provides comprehensive psychological services, including neuropsychological testing, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and divorce mediation. Her practice focuses on adolescents, families navigating divorce, and individuals with learning disabilities, attention deficits, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurocognitive disorders. She also offers support for patients dealing wi...

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Richard Gabel, MD, PC, DLFAPA

Expedient Medicolegal Services

New York, New York

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Record Review, IME, PTSD, Traumatic Injury, Adjustment Disorder, Mood Disorder, Standard of Care, Institutional Policy, Psychiatric Disability, Functional Capacity, Fitness for Duty, Risk Assessment, Psychosis, Abuse, Mitigating Factors, Emotional Distress, Personal Injury, Substance Abuse

Dr. Richard Gabel, MD, DLFAPA, is a psychiatrist licensed in New York State with over 40 years of experience in private practice since 1980. He holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Gabel has a wealth of professional experience and has held leadership administrative positions in major hospitals in the New York City metropolitan region. He obtained his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, one of Harvard Medical School's flagship hospitals. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia. He is also highly skilled in managing complex psychopharmacologic issues in medically ill patients. Dr. Gabel is frequently sought after as a consultant, particularly in cases in...

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Robert Freed, MD

ER & ICU Imaging – Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis

Midwest Radiology

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Emergency Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Body Imaging, Thoracic Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Radiology AI, Appendicitis, Bowel Obstruction/perforation, PE/DVT, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Aortic rupture/dissection, Pancreatitis/pancreas cancer, Traumatic Injury, Trial Demonstratives, 3D Printing

I am uniquely positioned to opine on imaging of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, with dual fellowships in Abdominal Imaging and Emergency Radiology from UPMC, where I also served as faculty, and a full time practice at Midwest Radiology, the nation’s largest physician owned radiology group with more than 180 radiologists. My daily work focuses on high volume CT and MRI interpretation for emergency patients, giving me both academic rigor and real world perspective. I frequently consult on malpractice cases involving missed or delayed diagnoses, emergency imaging interpretation, and complex abdominal and chest pathology. Attorneys and paralegals rely on me for meticulous, well documented reports, dependable turnaround, and testimony that makes complex imaging understandable. When helpful for case presentation, I collaborate with the healthcare division of Ricoh to transform a patient’s CT data into precise visual reconstructions and 3D printed models. These life sized models can demo...

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Jennifer Repanshek, MD

Emergency Medicine MD - Medical Expert Witness

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Emergency Medicine - Emergency, Trauma, Toxicology, Respiratory distress, Cardiac, Standard of care, Stroke, Procedural education, Airway management, Wound management, Sepsis, Critical care, Social Media, Education, Procedures, Central venous access, Traumatic injury, Substance use, Drug use, Mental health

I am a board-certified emergency Medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience at a high acuity academic Level 1 trauma center as well as multiple community emergency departments in the Philadelphia region. I graduated from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and went on to complete an Emergency Medicine residency at Temple Hospital. I then worked as faculty at Temple Hospital with a focus on resident education, airway and procedural management, and medical simulation. I currently continue to work there as an adjunct professor while also working at several Philadelphia-area community hospitals. I have extensive experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, am published in several Emergency Medicine textbooks and journals, and routinely speak at national medical conferences.

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Morgan R. Price, DC

West Coast Chiropractic Experts

Seattle, Washington

Chiropractic - Standard of Care, Chiropractic Peer Review, Slip and Fall, Billing Reviews, Causation, Personal Injury, Chiropractic Case Review, Medical Necessity, Apportionment, Whiplash, Medical Record Review, Motor Vehicle, Practice Guidelines, Trauma, Auto Accident, Traumatic Injury, Chart Review

Dr. Morgan Price is a residency-trained, hospital-based chiropractor in active clinical practice. She is intimately familiar with musculoskeletal diagnosis, treatment, medical necessity, imaging referral, and medical co-management. She has written and contributed to peer-reviewed, published research in areas such as medical co-management, musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis, and best practice guidelines. She serves on a variety of advisory boards and committees with prominent professional associations and enjoys educating medical and chiropractic trainees as an attending in her clinic.