Board Certified General and Vascular Surgeon
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
General Surgery and Vascular SurgeryKeywords/Search Terms:
hernia, trauma, hemorrhage, central line, dialysis, amputation, surgery, deep vein thrombosis, DVT, vein, venous insufficiency, gangrene, peripheral arterial disease, mesh, infectionEducation:
MD, University of California, Irvine School of MedicineYears in Practice:
8Additional Information
Dr. Mogannam has extensive experience in the evaluation and management of patients within the medicolegal setting, with a particular focus on workers’ compensation and injury-related assessments. My work involves conducting comprehensive, objective medical evaluations to determine diagnosis, causation, apportionment, and permanent impairment in accordance with established guidelines and legal standards. I routinely perform Qualified Medical Evaluations (QMEs) and/or Agreed Medical Evaluations (AMEs), providing detailed, well-reasoned reports that address all required medicolegal elements, including injury mechanism, treatment history, functional limitations, and prognosis. My reports are structured to withstand legal scrutiny and are consistent with applicable frameworks such as the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment and relevant state workers’ compensation regulations. My experience includes: Determination of industrial causation and analysis of complex injury mechanisms Apportionment of disability between industrial and non-industrial factors Application of evidence-based medicine in forming defensible medical opinions Impairment rating using standardized methodologies Preparation of clear, concise, and legally sound medical reports Review of extensive medical records and diagnostic studies Deposition testimony and collaboration with attorneys, claims examiners, and administrative bodies I am experienced in evaluating a wide range of conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, spinal disorders, peripheral nerve conditions, and post-surgical outcomes. My approach emphasizes objectivity, clarity, and adherence to both medical and legal standards, ensuring that opinions are credible, defensible, and clinically sound.