Worker's Compensation Expert Witnesses

Worker's compensation 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 worker's compensation. The worker's compensation expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Audiology, Biomedical Engineering, Brain Injury Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Disability Evaluation, Employment, Forensic Psychology, Hand Surgery, Human Resources, Independent Medical Examinations, Legal Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Neurology, and Neuropsychology.

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Neil Kaura, MD

Tucson, Arizona
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Musculoskeletal Radiology, Emergency Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology, Vascular Radiology, Thoracic Radiology, General Radiology, Spine Radiology, Trauma, Child Abuse, MRI, CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Worker's Compensation, Sports Injury
Dr. Kaura is a diagnostic radiologist who is board certified by the American Board of Radiology who completed a musculoskeletal radiology fellowship from the University of Arizona Medical Center. He is an expert in general radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, and emergency radiology along with all other radiology disciplines. He is well-regarded and experienced in all imaging modalities, with expertise in cross sectional and plain film imaging. He has more than 10 years of experience in active clinical practice, including being Division Head of Musculoskeletal Radiology. Dr. Kaura previously held academic appointments at the University of Arizona Medical Center and the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Dr. Kaura is a personable, intellectual, knowledgeable, thoughtful, articulate, concise and influential public speaker. He prides himself on being very communicative and responsive with same day (<24 hour) turnaround times on radiology consultations.
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Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM

Insurance Safety - 40 years in practice - 80P/20D

Decisive MGMT

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas
Premises Liability, Risk Management - Slips trips & falls, Fairs & theme parks, Roofing, Electrical, OSHA, Risk Management, Amusement / zip lines, Premises Liability, Life Safety, NFPA, ASSP, Worker's Compensation, Construction, Scaffolding, Lockout tagout, Arc flash, Retail, Excavation, Fall protection, Environmental
Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM. Workplace accidents, Premises, General Liability, Risk Management. Qualitative Risk Management (1985-date), P & C Insurance loss control (1989-date), Arkansas Insurance Department, Risk Management Division, 1985-1989. Matriculated, June 2025, Liberty University, Doctorate in Law & Policy, expected graduation date, June 2030. In active expert practice since January 2017 with 32 retentions & 5 depositions (FEB 2025), work ratio is roughly 80/20, plaintiff to defendant. All reports are written to Federal guidelines using conclusion, basis and reason and are painstakingly researched, when needed. No work is done by others. Zipline Safety - Association of Challenge Course Technology (member) & Professional Ropes Course Association (member), familiar with ANSI & ASTM application and changes on waiver language using Kuchta v. Opco. OSHA authorized outreach trainer for construction & general industry since 2000. General contractor safety director, 2014-2...
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Emin Gharibian, Psy.D.

Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology

Verdugo Psychological Associates

La Crescenta, California
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stroke, Dementia, Personal Injury, IME/ AME, Worker's Compensation, Civil Competency (Testamentary Capacity, Contractual Capacity, Undue Influence, Conservatorship), Criminal Competency, Fitness for Duty, Violence Risk Assessment
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in forensic psychology and neuropsychology with over 10 years of experience in assessing, treating, and consulting on psychological disorders. I completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for various conditions including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, complications from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussions, learning disabilities, ADHD, and PTSD. I am appointed to the Juvenile Court Expert Witness and Competency Panel and Adult Criminal Court Expert Witness Panel in Los Angeles. I regularly conduct psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for attorneys and the court for criminal proceedings for mental health diversion and mitigation, violence risk, and competency to stand trial. I also specialize in forensic psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for immigration hearings, civil and criminal competency,...
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Yury Fayner, MD; Diplomat, American Board of Radiology

Fellowship Trained MSK Radiology; Gen & Diagnostic

Bakersfield, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Musculoskeletal, Bone & Joint, Trauma, Back & Spine, MRI, Fractures, Injuries, Worker's Compensation, X-Ray, CT Scan, Orthopedic, General Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound, Medical Imaging, Board Certified, Dislocation, Accident, Sports Injuries, Infection
Dr. Yury Fayner is a board certified radiologist with over a decade of experience in Southern California and is fellowship trained in musculoskeletal radiology. Dr. Fayner is experienced in general, diagnostic and musculoskeletal radiology and has specific interests in disorders of the spine, bone & joint disorders, sports medicine, trauma and injury, as well as infectious, inflammatory and cancerous musculoskeletal lesions. Dr. Fayner is available as an independent radiological expert to review medical records and render medical opinions to assist in litigation, and is offering expertise for both plaintiff and defense matters. He can provide a variety of medical/legal services from simple phone consultation to detailed expert reports and standard of care opinions.
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Ramona Powell, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Witness - C-Suite Executive

exPRt HR LLC

San Marcos, California
Employment, Human Resources - Human Resources, Discrimination, ADA Accommodation, Disability Discrimination, Talent Acquisition, Retaliation, FEHA protections, Constructive Termination, Wrongful termination, Worker's Compensation, Wage and Hour, Employment discrimination, Leave protection and discrimination, Whistleblower
With years of successful experience working as an HR Expert Witness, exPRt HR provides authoritative analysis and testimony in cases involving employment practices, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, workplace harassment and more. At exPRt HR, we’re passionate about offering accurate, unbiased testimonies. Legal professionals appreciate our proven ability to provide clear and concise opinions in cases covering a wide variety of topics. ‍ We don’t just provide analysis and reports, we also help unravel the complexities of HR practices within a case, whether for the Plaintiff or the Defense. Thorough case analysis by a highly skilled HR professional, Expert guidance in the nuances of HR practices, exceptional, compelling, unbiased HR testimonies. We provide case analysis, discovery review, expert witness reports, depositions, and trial testimony. exPRt HR thoroughly reviews all discovery, including deposition transcripts and related exhibits to provide compelling repo...
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Rhonda S. Renteria, BSN, RN, CLNC, CLCP, CMCPS

TBI, SCI, Amp, Catastrophic, Med Mal, Autism, CP

Quality Life Care Plans, Inc.

Brea, California
Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting - Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Life, Worker's Compensation, TBI, SCI, Birth Injury, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, Transplant, Geriatrics, Case Management, Wound Care, Amputation, Orthopedics
Rhonda has over 40 years experience as a registered nurse and currently is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, a Certified Life Care Planner and a Certified Medical Cost Projection Specialist with a myriad of extensive experience as a nurse, as well, 13 years as an expert witness. Rhonda provides consultative, expert witness and testimony services, nationally and internationally, for life care planning, future care needs, medical cost projections and rebuttals for both Plaintiff and Defense cases. Rhonda's registered nursing experience includes Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric and Adult Home Health Nursing, Wound Care and Consulting, Air Flight Nursing, Post-Anesthesia Recovery Room, Case Management, Certified Faculty for the Accredited Continued Education, Global Affairs Dept. and Hospice Care. Rhonda has extensive experience with litigation cases involving TBI, SCI, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Medical Malpractice, Amputation, Personal Injury, Pedia...
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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Trauma/Interpersonal Victimization

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

Long Beach, California
Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures, w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment
I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.
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Robert M Traynor, EdD, MBA, DFAAA, FNAP

Audiology: Hearing Loss & Tinnitus

Robert Traynor Audiology, LLC

Fort Collins, Colorado
Audiology, OSHA - Audiologist, Hearing, Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, Air Bag Deployment Injury, Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Fitting Techniques, Hearing Handicap, Tinnitus Handicap, Worker's Compensation, CAOHC Certified Occupation, Audiometric Assessment, Audiology Malpractice, Hearing Product injury, Hearing Loss, Noise, Explosions, Shootings
46 years of clinical practice in audiology, hearing industry consultant, trainer, professor, conference speaker, practice manager, author and former military audiologist. 50 years teaching courses and training clinicians within the field of audiology with specific emphasis in hearing loss, tinnitus rehabilitation, noise induced hearing loss, Audiology Practice Management (Coauthor: Strategic Practice Management, 4th Edition). Coauthor: Forensic Audiology. Adjunct Faculty in Audiology at the Rush University, Chicago, IL; Salus/Drexel University, Elkins Park, PA; and The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR. Dr. Traynor holds the designation: Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, Experience includes: • Clinical Audiology - Hearing Assessment - Hearing Rehabilitative Treatment, Hearing Aids, Hearing Conservation, Board Certified: American Speech Lang. Hearing Association, Certificate of Clinical Competence - Audiology ...
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ELLEN W PRICE, DO

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND DISABILITY EVALUATIONS/TBI

Family Health West Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Expert Witness

Fruita, Colorado
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Independent Medical Examinations - occupational medicine, disability evaluations, post covid diagnosis and treatment, brain injury medicine, orthopedics-non surgical, Pain management, complex regional pain syndrome specialist, slip trip and fall, worker's compensation, Peripheral nerve injuries , electrodiagnostics , EMGs
ELLEN W. PRICE, D.O. 551 Kokopelli Blvd, Suite F, Fruita, Colorado 81521 Phone: (970) 858-2585 | Fax: (970) 858-2555 Email: eprice@fhw.org SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Board Certifications: American Board of Independent Medical Evaluators (1995) American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1994, recerted 2003, 2014) American Osteopathic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1995 - present) Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine (2002) Licenses: Colorado Medical License (1993 - present) Drug Enforcement Agency License (1993 - present) Additional Certifications: Medical Review Officer Certified (1996, recertified 2002, 2005) Certification in Occupational Medicine (AOBPM, 1997) Certification in Acupuncture (CAFCI, 2000) Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating (5th Edition, 2006) Level II certification, Division of Workers Compensation, Colorado (1993-present) EDUCATION Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Colorado, Den...
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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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George T Gitchel, Ph.D.

Quantitative, accurate TBI assesments.

TBI litigation support

Wilmington, Delaware
Neurology, Biomedical Engineering - Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, eye movements, concussion, head injury, oculomotor, RIghtEye, Right Eye, movement disorders, eye tracking, quantitative anaylsis, remote IME, objective TBI, malingering, slip and fall, worker's compensation, motor vehicle accident, preclinical diagnosis
We believe that any litigation involving life-altering injuries like TBI requires evidence of the highest caliber in order to provide justice. We offer expert witness testimony along with objective, quantifiable, and repeatable data to TBI cases that have historically relied on evidence that is qualitative, subjective, and often speculative. Through two decades of in-depth human research on the neurophysiological "wiring" of eye movements, we have developed a novel, patented technology capable of supporting or refuting the presence or history of TBI with very high accuracy. Utilizing eye movement data collected from thousands of Veterans at the VA hospitals, we are able to conclusively support or refute a diagnosis of TBI through eye movement analysis. Further, these head injuries can be stratified from normal (i.e. healthy), to concussions, mild TBI, through moderate and severe TBI. Critically, this test cannot be faked in any way, which often provides a recording of crystal clea...
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Candace G Laryea, MD, MHA, LCP-C, CHLCP

Extensive experience MD Life Care Planner

MD Catastrophic care Consultants

New Port Richey, Florida
Occupational Medicine, Legal Medicine - Occupational Medicine, Worker's Compensation, Physician Life Care Planner, Automobile Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Non Catastrophic Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Koney is a physician who has authored over 150 life care plans and has given testimony in multiple depositions/ trials. For more than 20 years Dr. Koney has treated patients in the Tampa Bay area. For the past 10 years Dr. Koney has practiced Occupational Medicine and served as Medical Director for 4 Concentra clinics seeing patients who experienced work injury or who were seeking Urgent Care services. Additionally Dr. Koney was asked to provide consulting services to a Fortune 500 company to work as the Medical Lead on the COVID response team where she subsequently served as acting Chief Medical Officer of the North American division. Currently, Dr. Koney serves as Chief Medical Officer of an Occupational Medicine Practice treating patients and providing consulting services.
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Melissa Sims, BSN, RN, CLNC, CNLCP, LCP-C, MCP-C, BCAP

Legal Nurse Consultant & Nurse Life Care Planner

Melissa Sims Legal Nurse Consultants LLC

Naples, Florida
Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning - Medical Bill Review, Legal Nurse, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Nursing standards, Worker's Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident, IME/DEM, Medical-surgical, TBI, Pressure Ulcer, Future Medical Cost Projections, Medical Records Review, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Case Management, Plaintiff and Defense Work
Versatile and highly experienced professional with over 20 years of combined expertise in healthcare and legal settings. A Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) and Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP), I specialize in bridging the gap between medicine and law by delivering expert support to legal teams across a wide range of litigation matters. My background includes more than two decades as a paralegal—supporting both plaintiff and defense firms—and ten years as a Registered Nurse (RN) with hands-on clinical experience in hospital, clinical research, and insurance environments. I provide expert witness services and consulting for personal injury, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, product liability, workers’ compensation, toxic tort, and environmental exposure cases. My services include detailed medical record analysis, case merit review, timeline development, deposition and trial preparation, medical cost projections, and life c...
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Scott A Kelly, MD

Board-Certified Interventional Spine Physician

Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute

Atlanta, Georgia
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Interventional Spine, Spine Injury, Personal Injury, Impairment Rating, personal injury, Spinal Disorders, Medical-Legal Expert, Medical Record Review, Independent Medical Examinations, Chronic Pain, Expert Witness Testimony, Cervical pain, lumbar pain, worker's compensation, MVA
Scott A. Kelly, MD, FAAPMR, is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician specializing in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. With over 20 years of clinical and medico-legal experience, he provides independent, evidence-based opinions in complex injury and litigation matters. Dr. Kelly performs Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), Defense Medical Examinations (DMEs), comprehensive record reviews, and expert witness testimony in cases involving spine injury, chronic pain, neurologic impairment, and catastrophic injury. His expertise includes causation analysis, impairment and disability evaluation, and assessment of medical necessity and standard of care. Clinically, Dr. Kelly performs a broad range of minimally invasive spine procedures and diagnostic interventions, including electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS) and advanced interventional pain procedures. He performs epidural steroid injections, facet injections, sacroiliac joint injections, ...
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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Trauma/Interpersonal Victimization

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

Hawaii
Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures, w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment
I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.
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Kourtney Layton, MRC, CRC, ABVE/D, IPEC, CLCP, CVE, CIWCS-A

Highly Experienced and Credentialed

Kourtney Layton & Associates

Idaho Falls, Idaho
Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Personal injury, divorce, family law, worker's compensation, life care planner, vocational analysis, employment, disability, Social Security, ADA, self-employment, duty of care for persons with disabilities, historical billing review/reasonableness of billing, prelitigation assessments
Kourtney Layton holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. She is a Certified Life Care Planner and a Diplomate with the American Board of Vocational Experts. She is also a Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE). In addition to her private vocational rehabilitation and job placement practice, Ms. Layton teaches in the graduate program at Utah State University and is the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of LCP Builder, a cloud-based Life Care Planning software solution. In addition, Ms. Layton performs vocational analysis, life care planning and earning capacity assessment services in family law, Social Security, worker’s compensation, employment and personal injury settings. She also provides testimony as a Vocational Expert in administrative hearings for the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review and for the Utah Department of Health Medicaid Division. Ms. Layton has provided direct voc...
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Edward Stapleton

Occ Med Expert Witness: IME, Causation, Lost Wages

Kansas
Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine, Expert Witness, IME, Worker's Compensation, Causation, AMA Guide, Impairment Ratings, Functional Capacity, Lost Wages, Occupational Exposure, Toxic Exposure, Noise, Repetitive Trauma, Rotator Cuff, Knee, Spine, Missouri Prevailing Factor, Disability, Return-to-Work, Medical Malpractice
Dr. Austin Stapleton, MD, MPH, NPI 1508279142 Dual Board-Certified in Occupational Medicine & Preventive Medicine/Public Health I am a physician specializing in workplace injuries, occupational exposures, and medical causation analysis. My practice, Dr. Stapleton | The Injury Evaluator, is dedicated to bridging the gap between medicine and law. I provide expert witness services, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), causation reports, impairment ratings, and consulting for workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation. My background includes service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa, where I worked as a community health agent, and medical residency training with the U.S. Army. I am fluent in Spanish and have worked extensively with companies such as General Motors, Boeing, and Amazon, performing clinical assessments, causation evaluations, and job site hazard analyses. This unique blend of military, global health, and corporate experience allows me to brin...
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Beau J Bagley, MD

Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine, Spine

GULF COAST BRAIN SPORT & SPINE, LLC

Covington, Louisiana
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine - musculoskeletal disorders, neurologic disorders, motor vehicle accidents, traumatic brain injury, concussion, back/spinal cord injury, neck cervical, low back / lumbar, brain / cranial, stroke, IME, joint, electrodiagnostic medicine, nerve conduction studies, EMG, worker's compensation, impairment rating, second opinion, disability
Over 1000 disability file reviews performed. Evaluated over 1000 brain injury cases. Qualified as expert witness in Physical Medicine, Brain Injury, and Back/Spinal Cord Injury. Evaluates cases for MMI and impairment rating.
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Rebecca Wershba, PhD

Forensic Neuropsychologist

Boston Metro Neuropsychology, PC

Westborough, Massachusetts
Neuropsychology, Psychology - TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, IME, Independent Medical Examination, Financial Capacity, Testamentary Capacity, Stroke, Concussion, Fitness for Work, Return to Work, Fitness for Duty, Worker's Compensation, Disability
Neuropsychologist with expertise in TBI, dementia, stroke, and complex medical presentations. Provides IMEs, fitness for duty/return to work, workers’ compensation, disability, and capacity evaluations (including guardianship, financial, and testamentary capacity). Skilled in evaluating cognitive changes and assessing impact on everyday functioning and independent abilities, while differentiating neurological, psychiatric, and functional conditions. Consultant at acute rehab hospital, Co-Director of Psychology Services at a comprehensive neurology clinic, and founder of a private practice. Expedited availability with rapid turnaround. Postdoctoral training at UMass and Harvard-affiliated Cambridge Health Alliance, specialized postdoctoral training in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), specialized training in capacity evaluations.
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Edward Stapleton

Occ Med Expert Witness: IME, Causation, Lost Wages

Kirkwood, Missouri
Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine, Expert Witness, IME, Worker's Compensation, Causation, AMA Guide, Impairment Ratings, Functional Capacity, Lost Wages, Occupational Exposure, Toxic Exposure, Noise, Repetitive Trauma, Rotator Cuff, Knee, Spine, Missouri Prevailing Factor, Disability, Return-to-Work, Medical Malpractice
Dr. Austin Stapleton, MD, MPH, NPI 1508279142 Dual Board-Certified in Occupational Medicine & Preventive Medicine/Public Health I am a physician specializing in workplace injuries, occupational exposures, and medical causation analysis. My practice, Dr. Stapleton | The Injury Evaluator, is dedicated to bridging the gap between medicine and law. I provide expert witness services, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), causation reports, impairment ratings, and consulting for workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation. My background includes service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa, where I worked as a community health agent, and medical residency training with the U.S. Army. I am fluent in Spanish and have worked extensively with companies such as General Motors, Boeing, and Amazon, performing clinical assessments, causation evaluations, and job site hazard analyses. This unique blend of military, global health, and corporate experience allows me to brin...
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Matthew W Wilkening, MD

Orthopedist - Expert NH Independent Medical Evals

Prime Consulting NH

Manchester, New Hampshire
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - spine surgery, orthopedic surgery, Independent medical examination (IME), IME, medical chart review, spinal surgeon, worker's compensation, personal injury, orthopedist, permanent impairment rating, PIR
Dr. Matthew W. Wilkening is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon who has made significant contributions to the medical field through research and military service. A Johns Hopkins spine surgery Fellow who completed his residency and was awarded “Intern of the Year” at Spectrum Health/Michigan State University, Dr. Wilkening received his doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and bachelor’s at The United States Naval Academy. Excelling through aviation ranks to Commanding Officer, Dr. Wilkening earned numerous recognitions while based in the US and on international deployments. In the past 25+ years, the unique combination of civilian and military service has shaped his unwavering commitment to provide exceptional medical knowledge and care. His widely respected orthopedic expertise, research contributions, leadership skills, and community loyalty enables Dr. Wilkening to leave a lasting positive impact on the lives of others. A trusted medical examiner for...
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Andrew S Levy, MD,FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in knee & shoulder

Andrew S Levy MDPA

Millburn, New Jersey
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Cartilage, knee injuries, ligaments, fractures
Dr Andrew Levy is a board-Certified orthopedic surgeon who completed his fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Duke University. He has additional focus and training on cartilage restoration and Transplantation. Dr Levy routinely performs common surgeries of the shoulder and knee. He also focuses on the complex problems of atypical nerve compression, scapular winging, cartilage transplantation etc. and is willing to take on failed surgeries from others. Dr Levy is repetitively listed in best doctors in America, best doctors in New Jersey, best doctors in New York etc. Dr levy is active member of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine and International Cartilage Repair and Regenerative Medicine Society . He is a researcher and teacher, participating in various FDA trials of cutting-edge new cartilage and arthritis treatment. Dr Andrew S Levy has published over 40 peer reviewed articles on orthopedic proble...
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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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Lauren H. Goldman, MD

Breast/MSK Radiology Expert, Yale-Trained

New York, New York
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Breast radiology, Breast imaging, Breast cancer, Missed breast cancer, Breast biopsy, Mammography, Mammogram, 3D tomosynthesis, Breast MRI, Breast ultrasound, Musculoskeletal radiology, Sports injury, Worker's compensation, MRI, CT, X-ray
Dr. Lauren Goldman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologist with subspecialty expertise in breast and musculoskeletal imaging. A graduate of Yale University (BA, MD), she has been in active clinical practice for over five years and currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Goldman is the Lead Interpreting Physician for a premier private radiology practice in New York City, where she directs breast imaging services and oversees high-level diagnostic interpretation. Her clinical work involves daily evaluation of complex imaging studies and direct communication of findings to multidisciplinary teams and patients alike. As an expert witness and radiology consultant, Dr. Goldman provides clear, objective, and well-supported case reviews across all aspects of breast and musculoskeletal radiology. Her work includes standard of care analysis, causation assessment, and image interpretation for both plaintiff and defense. Kno...
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Mark A. Rowley, MD

Mark A. Rowley, M.D., LLC

North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine - Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Worker's Compensation, Causation and Work Capacity, Medical and Orthopaedic Implant Liability
Qualifications: Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Active clinical practice. I am an experienced forensic medical examiner. Residency and Fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Oregon. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Specialty focus: Orthopaedic Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Personal Injury, Causation, Standard of Care, and Orthopaedic Implant Liability. Certified MedicoLegal Evaluator (CMLE).
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Richard Tosti, MD

Professor: Surgery Hand Wrist Elbow Shoulder Nerve

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute - Thomas Jefferson U.

Limerick, Pennsylvania
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Nerve, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Surgery, Surgeon, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, orthopedic, injury, fracture, laceration, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, IME, worker's compensation, deposition, amputation, tendon
Dr. Tosti is a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in all conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. He serves as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University. He is a consulting physician for the Ultimate Fighting Championships, World Boxing Organization, and Bare Knuckle Boxing Championships. Dr. Tosti received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and trained as Chief Resident in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at Temple University Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Tosti completed the prestigious Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital during a year when U.S. News and World Report ranked both hospitals #1 in the nation. Dr. Tosti’s fellowship was a combined program that integrated him in both the orthopaedic surgery and plastic surgery depa...
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Mark A. Rowley, MD

Mark A. Rowley, M.D., LLC

Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine - Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Worker's Compensation, Causation and Work Capacity, Medical and Orthopaedic Implant Liability
Qualifications: Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Active clinical practice. I am an experienced forensic medical examiner. Residency and Fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Oregon. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Specialty focus: Orthopaedic Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Personal Injury, Causation, Standard of Care, and Orthopaedic Implant Liability. Certified MedicoLegal Evaluator (CMLE).
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Kathleen G Fraser, MSN, M. Juris, RN-BC, CCM, CRRN, FAAN

Award Winning Occupational Medical Case Management

Fraser Imagineers, LLC

Katy, Texas
Occupational Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting - Nurse Case Management Administration, Worker's Compensation, Patient Advocacy, Nurse Case Management Opioid Interventions, Care Coordination
Certified Case Manager, Certified Rehabilitation Nurse, Certified in Case Management with the American Nurses Commission & a Fellow with the American Academy of Nursing. Master of Jurisprudence in Healthcare Law and Policy as well as a Master's in Nursing Degree. Kathleen Fraser is a Registered Nurse, a Certified Case Manager, a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, and Board Certified in Case Management with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She specializes in Occupational Medicine, Patient Advocacy with a focus on Case Management, Workers’ Compensation, Opioid Crisis Management and Education for Nurses and Case Managers. Kathleen holds a Degree's in Healthcare Administration with a double major in Legal Aspects of Healthcare and Gerontology, a Masters' Degree of Nursing and also a Masters' Degree of Jurisprudence in Healthcare Law, Management & Policy from Texas A & M University School of Law. She is licensed in the state of Texas as a Registered Nurse (RN). Sh...
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Michelle Aliff, Ph.D, CRC, CVE

Keller, Texas
Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Evaluation - Loss of earning capacity, vocational evaluation, worker's compensation, disability, family law, wrongful termination, employment, discrimination, disability access
Dr. Aliff is a certified rehabilitation counselor with experience in personal injury, discrimination, special education services Social Security disability, workers compensation, and divorce cases. She provides vocational evaluation, earning capacity evaluation, vocational rehabilitation, labor market research, job analysis, job placement, workplace accommodation assessment, and consultation, and vocational expert testimony in state and federal systems. She is also a regional district manager for two Department of Veteran's Administration contracts that provide services to veterans and their families seeking employment and independent living services. Dr. Aliff has participated in numerous cases and has 1000's of hours in case preparation. Her experiences include 16 years in teaching future rehabilitation counselors as a professor in a CORE accredited Masters Program, providing vocational evaluations, and providing testimony. She has published several articles on minimum qualifica...
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Deborah E Dickerson, PhD CIH CSP

Product warnings, labels, instructions

Dickerson Consulting LLC

Blacksburg, Virginia
Products Liability, Warnings & Labels - Injury, Illness, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Industrial Accidents, Warnings and Labels, OSHA, Worker's Compensation, Human Factors, Safe Equipment Design, Respiratory Protection, Respiratory Illness, Chemical Exposures, Dust, Asbestos, Silica, Lead, Temperature Extremes, Laboratory Safety
Expertise in: product design and safety; design of product warnings and labels; chemical exposure risks, analysis, and health outcomes; industrial system design, safety, and training. I am an associate professor of safety engineering and human factors engineering and the Director of the Product and System Safety Laboratory in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. I hold MS and PhD degrees in safety engineering and the certified safety professional (CSP), certified industrial hygienist (CIH), and certified hazardous materials manager (CHMM) credentials. I have over 30 years of experience in the fields of industrial hygiene and safety engineering: conducting investigations and designing safe work systems. I led a compliance organization responsible for conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards (OSHA and EPA). I have 21 years of university teaching experience and have taugh...
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Richard L Wilson, Jr. MD FAAPMR

PM&R Physician - Injury & Disability Assessment

Ability PM&R

Blacksburg, Virginia
Disability Evaluation, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Pain Management, CRPS, IME, Impairment Ratings, Occupational Injury, Worker's Compensation, Post-Accident Injury Assessment, Brain Injury, Concussion, Post Concussion Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injury
PRACTICE FOCUS: I have long focused my private outpatient medical practice of PM&R on the direct physician evaluation & treatment of patients who suffer the physical & psychological effects of musculo-skeletal, neurological, brain injury/concussion & pain centered physical/medical conditions which are often the result of trauma. I emphasize conservative treatments & principles of medical care in effort to limit the physical & psychological disability which is often associated with these sometimes chronic/incurable conditions. My longstanding special interest has been treating patients who have been injured by occupational accidents/exposures & other trauma. In effort to improve daily functional abilities & quality of daily life. I work to assist my patients to recover as fully as is possible while also limiting, to the degree possible, the physical & psychological disabling effects of their more permanent conditions. Following my residency training & board certification by The...
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Vivian L Begali, PsyD, LCP, FACPN-ABN, ABPP

Broadly trained and experienced Neuropsychologist

Dr. Vivian Begali

North Chesterfield, Virginia
Neuropsychology, Psychology - Neuropsychologist, PTSD, Neuropsychological Assessment, Acquired Brain Injury, TBI, Stroke, Neurological Disorders, Chronic Pain, Neuro IMEs, Worker's Compensation, Second Opinion, Capacity/Competency Evaluations, Testamentary Capacity, Dementia, Cognitive Decline, Children, Adults, Geriatrics, Forensic Neuropsychology, IME
Double board-certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology, Independent practitioner with 30 years of experience. Dr. Begali provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for individuals with medical, mental, cognitive, and physical conditions. Provides expert witness consultation for forensic cases, IMEs, medical file review, second opinions, disability, and peer reviews. Expert witness services are offered in defense and plaintiff personal injury cases, consultation, and courtroom testimony. Independent and clinical neuropsychological evaluations provide a comprehensive and evidence-based measurement of neurocognitive status following brain injury and neurological conditions, chronic pain conditions, toxic exposure, stroke, work-related injuries, secondary psychiatric disorders, and PTSD. Dr. Begali has been awarded Fellow Status by the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, and the American Academy...