Chiropractic Expert Witnesses in California

Chiropractic, Acupuncturist - Chiropractic, Malpractice, Standard of Care, Causation, Scope of Practice, Professional Ethics, File Review, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Cervical Spine Manipulation, Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Carotid Artery Dissection, Independent Medical Examination, IME, Spinal Cord Injury

As a Chiropractic Expert Witness, I provide impartial and evidence-based opinions on cases involving cervical spine manipulation, cervical artery dissection, and stroke. I work with both plaintiff and defense attorneys, as well as insurance companies, to assess the standard of care, causation, damages, and liability. With over 27 years of clinical experience in chiropractic and acupuncture, I have a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology of the cervical spine and related structures. I also have extensive experience in conference speaking, depositions, and trial testimony. My mission is to educate, inform, and assist the legal community and the public on the benefits and risks of chiropractic care. My expert witness practice emphasizes cases involving cervical spine manipulation, vertebral artery dissection, internal carotid artery dissection, stroke, pneumothorax, disc injury and spinal cord injury. I am also available for Independent M...

Chiropractic - IME, malpractice, chiropractic peer review, standard of care, personal injury, chronic back injury, whiplash, sports injury, accidents, practice guidelines, chronic pain, auto accident, traumatic injury, reduced mobility, disability rating

Dr. Robert Froh, D.C., QME has been a board certified chiropractor since 2001. He earned a B.S. in Human Biology from Northwestern Health Sciences University. He began his career in Arizona where he practiced until 2006 when he transitioned to California. Dr. Froh has dedicated his career to clinical practice where he takes pride in helping his patients find pain relief and better mobility. He provides diagnosis and treatment of the spine, shoulder, elbow, knee, hands, and feet. He has experience treating injuries related to arthritis, trauma and work-related injuries. He is currently the owner and director of Dr. Froh Spine and Rehab where he treats patients in Sacramento, California. In addition, he is also a member in good standing of the International Chiropractor’s Association of California.

Chiropractic, Physical Therapy - Chiropractic Fraud, Standard of Care, Chiropractic Case Review, Chiropractic Malpractice, Medical Record Review, Forensic Chiropractic, Peer Review, Independent Medical Evaluation, Qualified Medical Evaluator, Regulatory Issues, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury

WORK EXPERIENCE -  Arrowhead Evaluation Services QME, AME, IME- San Diego, Inland Empire & Los Angeles (3)  Exam Works- QME, IME-  Align Networks / One Call Care Management - Lead peer review physician for entire US  President / CFO- S.T.A.R. Centers - Physical Therapy Corporation: 2002 -2005  Private practice - Chiropractic & physical rehabilitation 1997 to present UTILZATION & PEER REVIEW –  Align Networks  Broadspire  Geico  Medical Claims Evaluators  Medical Consultants Network  Medical Evaluation Specialists  MedView  North American Consultants  USAA  EXAM WORKS PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACHIEVEMENTS -  Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinators Network - Executive Board of Directors  R.I.M.S.(SD Chapter Risk Mgmt Society) –Member / volunteer  San Diego Down Town Breakfast Rotary Club - 2006 to Present  San Diego Deputy Sheriffs' Association - 2001 to Present  Concorde University - Medical Advisory Board of Directors 2001-Present  Qualified Medical Evaluat...

Chiropractic, Critical Care Medicine - Rehabilitation,Preventive medicine,Disability evaluation,Pain management medicine

Chiropractic, Disability Evaluation - manipulation and stroke, Cervical adjustment stroke, disc injury and chiropractic adjustment, stroke, death, permanent disability and chiropractic manipulation, neck, vertebrobasilar stroke, disability

Education: Chiropractic School: Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport, IA Doctor of Chiropractic Degree 1972 - 1976 Postgraduate: Diplomate National Board of Chiropractic Examiners 1976 California Chiropractic Association Certified Disability Evaluator Course 300 Hours 1990 California Chiropractic Association Qualified Medical Evaluator Course 300 Hours 1992 Academy of Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Spinal Biomechanics Course & Fellow Exam 300 Hours 1988 University of Florida School of Medicine Spinal Musculo-Skeletal Rehabilitation Certification Gainesville, FL 200 hours & Certification Exam 1989 AMA Spinal Impairment Rater Medical Legal Consultants Association Clearwater, FL Certification 1994 AMA Impairment Rater 5th Edition Academy of Forensic Chiropractic Consultants Redondo Beach, CA 2004 Manipulation Under Anesthesia California Academy of MUA Certified MUA 2002 Neuro Electrodiagnostic Certification Program Palmer College of Chiropractic 150 H...

Chiropractic, Independent Medical Examinations - Standard of Care, Negligence, Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Carotid Artery Dissection, Herniated Disc caused by Chiropractic Manipulation, Spinal Cord Injury, Sexual Assault, Chiropractor malpractice, Personal injury

Dr. Tarcha has been in practice for 37 years. She has trial and deposition experience in Standard of Care, Causation, Negligence, Stroke, Wrongful death, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Carotid Artery Dissection, Herniated Discs from Spinal Manipulation, Spinal Cord Injury, Personal injury, and Sexual Assault She served as President of the California Chiropractic Association Los Angeles Southwest District, and served on the Board of Directors for the CCA. She has been certified as a Qualified Medical Examiner, by the State of California, and is also licensed as a X-Ray Supervisor and Operator. She continues to treat patients in private practice and conducts Independent Medical Evaluations.

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology - Chiropractic Fraud, Standard of Care, Chiropractic Case Review, Chiropractic Malpractice, Medical Record Review, Forensic Chiropractic, Peer Review, Independent Medical Evaluation, Qualified Medical Evaluator, Regulatory Issues, Criminal Case Chiropractic, Personal Injury

Past President, California Chiropractic Association Past Chair, Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters Fellow, International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology Fellow, International College of Chiropractors Qualified Medical Evaluator Reviewed hundreds of files though peer review in PI cases, continuing education provider for the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Division of Workers Compensation, on topics including documentation, disability evaluation and treatment guidelines. Co-author of peer reviewed published treatment guidelines for chiropractic care of low back injuries; Expert Consultant for the Board of Examiners since 2008.