Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness -Board Certified

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WEBSITE: https://www.sawbonesconsulting.com/ Dr. Raveesh Richard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, foot, cervical spine, and lumbar spine. He actively practices orthopedic surgery and has expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, causation analysis, impairment evaluation, and long-term prognosis of orthopedic injuries. Dr. Richard provides expert witness services for plaintiff and defense counsel in matters involving personal injury, motor vehicle collisions, workplace injuries, workers' compensation claims, slip-and-fall incidents, traumatic orthopedic injuries, surgical treatment, disability, permanent impairment, future medical care, and medical causation. His services include independent medical examinations (IMEs), medical record review, impairment ratings, life-care planning support, deposition testimony, and trial testimony. He has vast medicolegal experience and understands how to serve as an effective expert both on the plaintiff and defense side. As a practicing orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Richard routinely evaluates acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, reviews diagnostic imaging studies, determines the necessity and appropriateness of treatment, and assesses functional limitations and return-to-work status. His clinical experience includes fracture management, sports-related injuries, degenerative orthopedic conditions, joint injuries, and postoperative care. Dr. Richard is committed to providing objective, evidence-based opinions grounded in current orthopedic standards of care and peer-reviewed medical literature. He is recognized for his ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly and effectively to attorneys, judges, juries, insurance professionals, and other non-medical audiences. Medical Degree: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Geisinger Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship: Indiana University Board Certification: Yes - Diplomate of ABOS (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery) State Medical Licensure: Licensure in multiple states including CO, ID, IN, MT, NE, SD, WY Professional Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), AO Foundation and other relevant professional organizations. Expert Witness Services: • Medical Record Review • Independent Medical Examinations (IME) • Medical Causation Analysis • Standard of Care Review • Future Medical Care Assessment • Deposition Testimony • Trial Testimony WEBSITE: https://www.sawbonesconsulting.com/