Chiropractic Expert Witnesses in California

Chiropractic, Acupuncturist - Chiropractic, Standard of Care, Informed Consent, Causation, Misdiagnosis, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Manipulation, Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Internal Carotid Artery Dissection, Spinal Cord Injury, Disc Injury, Pneumothorax, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Insurance Fraud, IME, Records Review

I provide impartial and evidence-based opinions to both plaintiff and defense attorneys, as well as insurance companies, to assess the standard of care, causation, damages, and liability. My practice emphasizes cases involving manipulation, vertebral artery dissection, internal carotid artery dissection, stroke, pneumothorax, disc injury. spinal cord injury, and thoracic outlet syndrome. I am also available for Independent Medical Examinations (IME), medical file review, and insurance fraud investigation. I have extensive experience in depositions, trial testimony, conference speaking and published research.

Paradise, California

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...

San Diego, California

Chiropractic, Biomechanics - Motor Vehicle Accidents, Soft Tissue Injuries, Sprain-Strain, Independent Medical Examinations, Manipulation, Malpractice, Stroke by Manipulation, Spinal Cord Injury, Disc Injury, IME, Failure to Refer, Failure to Diagnose, Causation, Informed Consent, Peer Review, Forensic, Records Review, Misdiagnosis

Chiropractic Physician • Spinal BIomechanics Expert Witness • Independent Medical Examiner Dr. Steven B. Ross, DC, FASBE, DAAPM, is a Chiropractic Physician, Expert Witness, and Independent Medical Examiner with over four decades of clinical, diagnostic, and forensic experience in spinal biomechanics, motor vehicle accidents, and soft-tissue injury analysis. His expertise includes motor-vehicle trauma, cervical acceleration–deceleration injuries, mechanical plausibility assessment, disc and ligament injury, and trip-and-fall events. A Fellow of the American Academy of Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, Dr. Ross has advanced training in biophysical diagnostics, pathobiomechanical syndromes, and spinal stabilization engineering, forming the foundation of his evidence-based medico-legal evaluations. As an educator and author, Dr. Ross has lectured and written extensively on spinal trauma, biomechanics, and injury docum...

Green Valley Lake, California

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab - Pediatric rehabilitation, Wound care, brain injury, Sports medicine, Spinal cord injury, Polytrauma, Pain management, Burns, Chiropractic, Diabetes, Disability, Electrodiagnostic medicine, Independent medical examinations, Orthopedics, Regenerative medicine, Spine, Nerve injury, Neuropathy, Amputation, Work Related Injuries

A Baylor-trained, board-certified physiatrist with extensive experience in both adult and pediatric rehabilitation. Known for exceptional communication and the ability to clearly explain complex medical issues. Experienced expert witness and active Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, licensed in California, Colorado, and Texas. Qualifications: Board-Certified: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellow: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR) Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (a top-ranked national program) Post-Graduate: Diploma in Tropical Medicine, National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine Academic Appointment: Former Clinical Instructor, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (teaching residents from UCLA, USC, and Casa Colina) Military Service: Flight Surgeon, Major, United States Air Force Reserve Key Attributes: Exceptional Communicator: Excels at making complex medical concepts understan...

Santee, California

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.

Redondo Beach, California

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, Causation, Personal injury, Failure to Diagnose, State Board Complaints

Dr. Tarcha has been in private practice for 39 years, and continues to have an active clinical practice. She has over 20 years experience as an expert for both Plaintiff and Defense. Cases include Stroke, Wrongful Death, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Carotid Artery Dissection, Herniated Discs from Chiropractic Manipulation, Spinal Cord Injury, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Sexual Assault, and State Board complaints. Dr, Tarcha served as President of the California Chiropractic Association, Los Angeles Southwest District, and was on the Board of Directors for the CCA. Teaching experience includes Supervising Chiropractor for the Clinical Internship program at the Southern California University of Health Sciences. She has been certified as a Qualified Medical Evaluator by the State of California, and is also licensed as a X-Ray Supervisor. Professional affiliations include the American Chiropractic Association and the National Traumatic Brain Injury Association.