Foot & Ankle Surgery Expert Witnesses

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Foot and Ankle Pain, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Bunions, Chronic Foot and Ankle Pain, Ankle Arthritis, Diabetic Limb Salvage, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Amputations

Dr. Elmi is a Foot and Ankle Specialist in private practice in Walnut Creek, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He has been serving as an expert witness in his field since 2015, in addition to regularly performing IMEs. After completing his medical training at CSPM in 2012, Dr. Elmi was then accepted to a top residency program at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, where he served as Chief Resident. He received extensive medical and surgical training for patients of all age groups and medical backgrounds. Thereafter, Dr. Elmi went into private practice in Marin County, and served as the Chief of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at Marin General Hospital for 4 years. He then moved his practice to Walnut Creek in 2021, joining BASS Medical Group, a conglomerate multispecialty group of surgeons across many specialties. Additionally, he remains the director of Podiatry at the Marin Community Clinics, an FQHC which he has been volunteering at since...

Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Fracture, infection, nonunion, ankle, knee replacement, hip replacement, revision, arthroplasty, osteomyelitis, malunion, orthopedic trauma,

My name is Michael Krosin, MD. I am an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in a high volume clinical and academic practice. I have been in practice for ten years. My clinical focus is orthopedic trauma surgery including complex and revision fracture care, infections and post traumatic deformity. In addition I have a busy elective practice in primary and revision hip and knee replacement as well as elective foot and ankle surgery. I am involved in teaching nationally as well as with my residents and am regarded as an engaging and thoughtful teacher with excellent interpersonal relationships and presence. I have several published articles in peer-reviewed journals, have served on quality committees and ethics committees, and spent several years as Departmental Chair. I am still 100% clinical inclusive of my teaching duties. I find medico-legal work to be very engaging and have finally found the space for a greater involvement in my practice. I have a commitment to the highest standar...

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Foot Pain, Foot Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Ankle Pain, Ankle Surgery, Tendon Tears, Foot Arthritis, Bunions, Chronic Foot and Ankle Pain, Ankle Arthritis, Ankle Sprain

Dr. Soomekh is a Foot and Ankle Specialist and Surgeon in private practice in Beverly Hills since 2003. He has expertise in all foot and ankle pathology. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is the treating Foot and Ankle physician for the Los Angeles Ballet. He has served as an expert witness in his field since 2005 in a variety of cases for both prosecution and defense cases.

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - IME, Fitness for Duty, Trauma, Accident, Personal Injury, Chronic Pain, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Disability, Peer Review, Lower Extremity, Arthroscopy

Robert J. Spencer, DPM, FACFAS, QME is a board certified second-generation adult and pediatric foot & ankle specialist born and raised in Orange County, CA. He spent many years shadowing his father in his private practice in Southern California. Early in his career, he developed his leadership skills serving as class president for his entire 4 years at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Spencer was then accepted to a top residency program at Kaiser Permanente Northbay Consortium in northern California where he received extensive medical and surgical training for infants, children, and adults. After completing his residency, Dr. Spencer joined White Memorial Medical Group, Inc. (a multi-specialty group), where he took call for the emergency department for all foot and ankle problems, including trauma. During his time at White Memorial he served as the assistant residency director and clerkship director of the Foot & Ankle Surgery Residency program as ...

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Foot & Ankle Surgery, Fibromyalgia

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Expert Witness Plaintiff and Defense, Atty and Insurance IME's, Second opinions, Record review Auto, Work Comp and Slip and Fall Injuries. Extensive experience ( Foot and Ankle Surgery, Trauma, Reconstructive Surgery, CRPS, Failed Ankle and Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery Lapiplasty MIS

LIcensed in NJ, NY and FL Trauma Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery including Fusion Procedures Ankle and Foot All Ankle and Foot fractures ORIF Revision and Salvage Surgery for failed foot and ankle surgery CARTIVA REMOVAL AND REVISIONAL FOOT SURGERY Surgery for failed MIS BUNION SURGERY AND LAPIPLASTY Total Ankle Replacement (STAR and BIOMET Total Ankle Replacement) Charcot foot and ankle surgery Residual clubfoot surgery External and Internal Fixation Techniques Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy: ARTHRO-BROSTROM Minimal incision and Internal Brace Pain management of foot and ankle CRPS and RSD Pediatric fractures Ankle and Foot Sports injuries kids, teenagers and adults Tightrope Procedure for High Ankle Sprains and tears and Lis Franc's Injury Fusion of the Ankle and Foot Foot and Ankle Infections

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatric surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Trauma, Foot & Ankle Arthritis, Amputation, Diabetic Limb Salvage, Wound Care Specialist, Diabetic Complications, Sports Related Injuries

Dr. Fields is a board certified Podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). Dr. Fields is actively treating patients within his own personal practice specializing in Podiatric foot care of all aspects and complications from diabetic wounds and ulcers. He also practices part time within a multi-speciality Orthopedic practice specializing in trauma related injuries of all types. Dr. Fields grew up in Queens, NY and attended the University at Albany for undergraduate studies. He then spent two years at Pepperdine University specializing in Economics. He subsequently attended Barry University's School of Podiatry and graduated top 5 within his graduating class in 2010. Dr. Fields is often called upon to answer questions from the legal community regarding foot & ankle related injuries and complications.

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Total Joint Replacement of the Hip, Knee and Shoulder, Arthroscopic Surgery of all Major Joints, Rotator Cuff and ACL Reconstruction, Hand and Wrist Surgery, Fracture Care, Surgery of the Foot and Ankle

Dr. Hussamy is a board certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who has been in private practice for 29 years. He has performed over 10,000 total joint replacements in his career and frequently performs reviews of failed total joint procedures and recalled joint implants. He runs an active practice including all operative and non-operative aspects of orthopedic surgery. He has served as an expert medical witness in numerous cases, regularly performs independent and compulsory medical examinations (IME and CMEs), provided depositions and appears in the courtroom both locally and throughout the country. He is a certified Expert Medical Advisor for Division of Workers’ Compensation, State of Florida. He is licensed to practice medicine in Florida, New York and California. He is available to serve as an expert witness and travel throughout the United Staes and abroad. He can be reached at 772-205-5995

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Total ankle replacement, Podiatric surgery, Diabetic foot ulcer, Trauma, Ankle fracture, Ankle arthritis, Amputation, Limb salvage, Tendon transfer, Charcot foot, Hammer toe, Hallux valgus, Hallux rigidus, Flat foot reconstruction

Dr. MacGill is board certified by The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery as well as reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery and serves as one of their case reviewers. He is also a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) by The American Board of Wound Management. He is on the Board of Directors of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a professional society of more than 8,000 foot and ankle surgeons. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital. Dr. MacGill grew up in Tampa and attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. He then attended The William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. He graduated in the top 10th percentile of his class and matched with his first choice for residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida. In 2007, Dr. MacGill was selected for the prestigious AO International Trauma Fellowship with Sigvard Hansen, Jr., MD, Chai...

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Ankle Sprain, Foot Injury, Ankle Injury, Buionectomy, Foot Wound, Foot Ulcer, Foot Infection, Diabetic Foot, Foot Surgical Complication, Foot Pain, Podiatry, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Gene Pascarella DPM, FACFAS, MBA is a board certified in forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Pascarella is an Associate Professor at Kent State College of Podiatric medicine and the teaching staff for the Florida Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency program in Orlando Florida. Dr. Pascarella served on the Board of Trustees for the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and currently serves on the Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine Advisory Board and Board of Trustees for the OCPM Foundation. He has 30 plus years’ experience in private practice at Foot and Ankle Associates of Florida.

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - All adult foot and ankle problems including fractures, sprains, trauma, arthritis, sports, congenital deformities, reconstructive surgery, and infection

Orthopaedic training at Duke. Fellowship trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Board certified in 1986 with re-certification in 1996, 2006 and 2016 and now on the MOC pathway for recertification in 2026. Dr. Spiegl has performed a wide spectrum of surgical procedures and continues a full time clinical and surgical practice. Dr. Spiegl provides non-operative treatment, independent medical examinations, as well surgical treatment. Since beginning practice in 1983 as the first fellowship trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon in Georgia, he has gained extensive experience treating a wide spectrum of conditions from straightforward to the most complex.

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - IME, Fitness for Duty, Trauma, Accident, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Disability, Peer Review, Impairment Ratings, Workman's Compensation, Auto Accidents, Orthopedic Surgery, Foot, Ankle, Podiatry, Medical Legal Evaluation, Lower Extremity

David N. Garras is a board certified orthopedist who specializes in foot and ankle surgery, with an emphasis on total ankle replacement, occupational and sports injuries, ligament and tendon repairs and reconstruction, minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques, deformity correction and reconstructive surgery, as well as foot and ankle fracture care. After his honorable discharge from U.S. Navy, he attended the University of California where he graduated, not only summa cum laude, but also at the top of his class. He went on to complete his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C. and his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Rothman Institute, in Philadelphia. Under the direction of the world-renowned foot and ankle surgeon, he completed his fellowship at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, N.C. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Garras is committed to resear...

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Clinical Gait Analysis, In-Shoe Pressure Analysis, Video Analysis, Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Foot Injury, Foot Ankle Malpractice, Infection, Ankle, Diabetes, Orthopedic, Hammertoe, Bunion, Lower Limb Injury, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Foot Ankle Injury, Gait Abnormality, Back Hip Knee Pain

Dr Williams has been in practice for 31 years providing state of the art Foot and Ankle surgical and conservative care. He provides regular care for professional and high level collegiate athletes both individually and at the team level. Dr Williams has 23+ years of experience providing gait and video analysis for patient's suffering from foot, ankle, knee, hip and low back pain issues that are primarily caused by and exacerbated by poor foot function. This experience has benefitted many of Dr Williams legal personal injury clients, helping to secure a $6 million dollar settlement in one case, and significant increases in settlements for all of the other cases he has consulted on. Dr Williams and Breakthrough Sports Performance provide legal consultation, expert witness, IME and Gait analysis for personal injury, worker’s compensation, and malpractice cases. Providing thorough physical examination and gait analysis reporting for legal clients who have suffered from lower extre...

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatrist, Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Forensic Podiatry, Foot Injury, Foot Doctor Malpractice, Foot Surgery Malpractice, Podiatry, Footprint, Foot, Infection, Ankle, Diabetes, Orthopedic, Bunion, Podiatrist Malpractice, Orthopedic surgery, Orthopedic Surgeon, Gait, Gait analysis, footwear

Dr. Nirenberg is a clinical and forensic podiatrist. This skill-set provides for sharp insight into foot or ankle injury, malpractice or crime-scene evidence in civil and forensic matters. Trial (and Daubert) successfully tested, Dr. Nirenberg has over 25 years experience and provides expert witness case review in: • Podiatry/podiatrist malpractice • Orthopedic Surgeon foot or ankle malpractice • Nurse or emergency room foot or ankle malpractice • Foot or ankle surgery/treatment malpractice • Foot/ankle injury cases, including slips and falls • Workers compensation foot/ankle accidents • Product liability foot/ankle injury claims, patent dispute, cold therapy injury • Forensic Podiatry analysis of foot evidence at crime scenes, such as footprints, footwear, human remains or the gait of a criminal caught on video (forensic gait analysis) • Foot or ankle surgery/treatment malpractice by an orthopedic surgeon, emergency room, nurse, family doctor, wound care clinic, urgent ca...

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Clinical Gait Analysis, In-Shoe Pressure Analysis, Video Analysis, Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Foot Injury, Foot Ankle Malpractice, Infection, Ankle, Diabetes, Orthopedic, Hammertoe, Bunion, Lower Limb Injury, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Foot Ankle Injury, Gait Abnormality, Back Hip Knee Pain

Dr Williams has been in practice for 31 years providing state of the art Foot and Ankle surgical and conservative care. He provides regular care for professional and high level collegiate athletes both individually and at the team level. Dr Williams has 23+ years of experience providing gait and video analysis for patient's suffering from foot, ankle, knee, hip and low back pain issues that are primarily caused by and exacerbated by poor foot function. This experience has benefitted many of Dr Williams legal personal injury clients, helping to secure a $6 million dollar settlement in one case, and significant increases in settlements for all of the other cases he has consulted on. Dr Williams and Breakthrough Sports Performance provide legal consultation, expert witness, IME and Gait analysis for personal injury, worker’s compensation, and malpractice cases. Providing thorough physical examination and gait analysis reporting for legal clients who have suffered from lower extre...

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Expert Witness Plaintiff and Defense, Atty and Insurance IME's, Second opinions, Record review Auto, Work Comp and Slip and Fall Injuries. Extensive experience ( Foot and Ankle Surgery, Trauma, Reconstructive Surgery, CRPS, Failed Ankle and Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery Lapiplasty MIS

LIcensed in NJ, NY and FL Trauma Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery including Fusion Procedures Ankle and Foot All Ankle and Foot fractures ORIF Revision and Salvage Surgery for failed foot and ankle surgery CARTIVA REMOVAL AND REVISIONAL FOOT SURGERY Surgery for failed MIS BUNION SURGERY AND LAPIPLASTY Total Ankle Replacement (STAR and BIOMET Total Ankle Replacement) Charcot foot and ankle surgery Residual clubfoot surgery External and Internal Fixation Techniques Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy: ARTHRO-BROSTROM Minimal incision and Internal Brace Pain management of foot and ankle CRPS and RSD Pediatric fractures Ankle and Foot Sports injuries kids, teenagers and adults Tightrope Procedure for High Ankle Sprains and tears and Lis Franc's Injury Fusion of the Ankle and Foot Foot and Ankle Infections

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Foot, Podiatrist, foot specialist, IME, second opinion, podiatric medicine & surgery, podiatric surgeon, surgery-foot/ankle, surgeon-podiatrist, expert witness

Board Certified in Foot & Ankle Surgery by The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (formerly the American Board of Podiatric Surgery). Since 1993 - expert witness, consultant, case review & testimony for plaintiff & defense, IME's performed, second opinions given, peer review performed, record review. CV, fee schedule & legal case resume available upon request. Former hospital podiatry department head. In addition to the testimony above I have reviewed an additional 165 cases. As of 11-9-19 I have limited my surgical procedures to involve ulcers, abscesses, toenails and skin lesions, with local anesthesia. Cortico-steroid and diagnostic injections are also performed. I am in full time solo private clinical practice since 1982. This includes 30 hours of direct patient care per week. The surgery can be performed at Hackensack University Medical Center if necessary or based on patient preference.

Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Foot and ankle reconstruction surgery, Lower extremity trauma, Sports Injuries, Fractures, Tendon & ligament injuries

Dr. Ndu attended Yale University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He also completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ndu has a full time clinical practice where he performs complex foot and ankle reconstruction surgery including total ankle replacements, sports-related procedures and lower extremity fracture care. Dr Ndu has several years of experience performing record reviews, IMEs and serving as an expert witness.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Orthopaedics, Orthopedics, Orthopedics-Non-Surgical, Podiatry, Pediatric Orthopedics, fracture, ankle pain, foot pain, ankle fractures, sprain, infection, nonunion, malunion, orthopedic trauma, limb deformity, hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, compartment syndrome, tendon tears

I am currently practicing orthopedic surgery at a high volume private practice. I completed a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at Nemours/A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children after orthopaedic residency training. Following completion of this training, I then practiced pediatric orthopedics at a high volume children's hospital with a level one trauma center for four years. I later completed an adult orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship at the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center in Falls Church, Virginia. I currently practice orthopedic surgery in a private practice setting in Columbia, South Carolina. My practice consists of pediatric and adult orthopedic injuries and deformities. I see pediatric and adult patients. Greater than 50 percent of my practice consists of treating adult and pediatric foot and ankle problems. I treat patients with workers compensation injuries and regularly perform independent medical examinations. I have reviewed a number of medical malpractic...

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Diabetic Foot, Foot Surgery Complications, Amputations of Foot, Foot Infections, Foot Surgery

Dr. Boudreau is a native Oklahoman, but has spent the last 36 years in Texas, and now considers himself "a Texan". He attended Oklahoma Christian College, and graduated in 1979 Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biology. He then moved to San Francisco to attend the California College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1983 with a D.P.M. degree. Following his residency in Foot Surgery at the VAMC Waco, he established a successful private practice in Tyler Texas. He remained in Private Practice until 2008, when he joined the ETMC FirstPhysicians group. He has been Board Certified in Foot Surgery from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery since 1997. He currently practices in a multi-specialty medical group, UT Health of East Texas. Dr. Boudreau has 2 daughters, both attending Texas A & M University. His hobbies include traveling, flyfishing, and French Bulldogs.

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Ankle replacement, foot and ankle trauma, bunions, hammertoes, dropfoot deformity, nerve disorders, lower extremity wounds, sports medicine, flatfoot, hi arch, tendon disorders, plastic surgery and reconstruction - soft tissue coverage, arthritis, bone lengthening, heel pain, microsurgery,

Triple board certified Fellowship trained in foot and ankle trauma/reconstructive surgery Website: www.vfasa.com

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatry, Foot and Ankle surgery, Bunion, Hammer toe, Hallux Valgus, Osteomyelitis, Diabetic foot ulcers, Charcot deformity, Gangrene, Amputations, Foot Pain, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Neoplasm, Foot Infections, Cancer, Complications, Foot Reconstruction, Wound Care, Standard of Care Expert, deformity

Summa Cum Laude graduate from The George Washington University and completed medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating at the top of his class and with honors and awards for academic excellence. Completed a rigorous three-year comprehensive foot and ankle surgical residency at the prestigious Yale University Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut, serving as chief resident in his final year. This is one of top and most competitive foot and ankle surgical residencies in the world. Completed a podiatric dermatology fellowship with Bako Podiatric Pathology Services in Alpharetta, Georgia focusing on malignant soft tissue cancers, neoplasms, infections, biopsy techniques and plastic surgery. Advanced training in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery, including forefoot reconstruction, flatfoot reconstruction, diabetic foot reconstruction, wound care, limb salvage, skin grafting, external fixation, plastic flap reconstruction, sports medicine,...