Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of orthopedic surgery expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on orthopedic surgery and related issues. Orthopedic surgery expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these orthopedic surgery expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Trauma, Arthroscopy, Joint Replacement, Knee, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder, Knee Replacement, Fracture, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Fracture Care, and Ankle.

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Neal C Small, MD Orthopedic Expert Services

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Spine Care, Orthopedics Non-Surgical, Disability Evaluation, Fracture, Total Joint, Shoulder, Knee, Lower Extremity
Neal Small, M.D. has been in the private practice of orthopedic surgery for over 35 years. Dr. Small has performed over 15,000 orthopedic surgical procedures. Dr. Small's areas of clinical expertise include issues involving the knee, shoulder and spine. Dr. Small is a past president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). Dr. Small has performed hundreds of independent medical examinations (IME's) and thousands of medical file reviews as an expert. Dr. Small has provided expert testimony in numerous depositions and courtroom appearances.

Omar David Hussamy, MD

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

Jonathan C Hersch, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Repairs, Shoulder Instability Repair, Labrum Repairs, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, ACL Surgery, Meniscus, Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacements, Hip Arthroscopy, Elbow Surgery
-Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery -Fellowship Trained at world famous Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Sports Medicine -Surgical specialist in Knee, Shoulder and Hip arthroscopy -Practicing over 20 years, currently in practice in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida -Extensive experience in teaching medical students and residents -Extensive experience in speaking/lecturing at local, national and international meetings -Team physician and consultant for amateur and pro athletes -Published articles in peer reviewed Journals and Books -Extensive experience with deposition testimony -Perform peer reviews for insurance claims Areas Of Interest - Shoulder Replacement, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder, Knee & Hip Arthroscopy - Shoulder Arthroscopy - Knee Arthroscopy - Hip Arthroscopy - Subchondroplasty Procedure - Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections - Fracture Care - Elbow Surgery - Sports Medicine

Henry H Barnard II, MD MSA Orthopedics

Alabama
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine, Spine Surgeon, Surgery, Orthopedics, Back, Neck, Lumbar Spine
I am a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. I am familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. I have participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and my opinions are usually definitive.

David A. Fetter, MD, FAAOS, FIAIME, CMLE Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Injury Center, Ltd.

Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery - Causation Complex Orthopedic Cases, Medical File Review, Contributor Lower Extremity AMA Guides Causation of Disease and Injury, Second Edition, 2014, Faculty American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, 40+ years Experience, Active Practice
CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, (formerly American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians). QUALIFICATIONS: Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, Member American Medical Association, Mid-American Orthopaedic Society, Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Illinois State Medical Society, Lake County Medical Society (President 1996), Maricopa County Medical Society, Illinois License #036-057645, Wisconsin License #38694, Arizona License #28612, Orthopedic Consultant to the City of Chicago, and U.S. Department of Justice, CAUSATION of Complex Orthopedic Cases, 40+ years of Experience,

Ralph N. Purcell, MD Purcell Orthopedic Institute

Scottsdale, Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - General Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Impairment Ratings, Personal Injury, Industrial Injury, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Orthopedics
Board Certified Practicing Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Hand Surgery, Fellow of Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Impairment Ratings, Expert Witness, Industrial Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Extremity Surgery, Spine. Attending Ortho Surgeon Columbia U.- 15 yrs. Harvard, Columbia and New York U. Trained, National Lecturer on IMEs and Injury Causation. Extensive Deposition and Trial Experience. Licensed in: AZ, NV, UT, CO, ID, OR, WA, AK

Michael A. Steingart, DO Steingart Orthopedics, PC

Phoenix, Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management - Medicine - Laser Surgery, Spine, Ankle, Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Hand, Hip, Elbow, Wrists, Arthroscopic Surgery, Joints, Impairment Ratings, Shoulder, Fractures, Slip and Fall Injury, Auto accidents, Knees, Foot, Back Pain and Strains, Workman's Compensation Injuries
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians Fellowship in Sports Medicine from the University of Arizona Medical School Fellow of the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicne and Surgery Associate Professor of Midwestern University Medical School Adjunct Professor of A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona

Charles D Varela, M.D. Ozark Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Center, PA

Mountain View, Arkansas
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery
License(s): AR, MO 30 Years of active clinical practice. 20 years performing IMEs 100 IMEs performed Served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, U.S. Army Combat Support Hosptial Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center Authored 10 peer reviewed articles Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery Certification, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

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Long Beach, California
Engineering, Orthopedic Surgery - Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics, Premises Liability, Construction, Safety, Equipment & Machinery, Education & Schools, Medical, Dental, Materials Failure
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Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS

Claremont, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Joint Preservation, Cartilage Restoration, Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Replacement, Robotics, Navigation, Fracture Care, Stem Cell, Biologics, Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Joint Preservation and Total Joint Replacements. I'm an active Team Physician for a local university, and take call at a Level 1 Trauma Center. I take pride in my excellent bedside manner and reputation. Renaissance Scholar, Magna Cum Laude, University of Southern California Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Extensive experience with complex shoulder, hip, and knee cases: Joint Preservation: including cartilage transplantation, biologics (PRP/ stem cell/ amnion), reconstructive ligamentous surgery, and meniscal repair /transplantation, rotator cuff repair, labrum, shoulder instability. Modern Joint Replacement: minimally invasive robotic knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, navigation-assisted partial / total knee replacement, and total/ reverse shoulder replacement. Acute Trauma: Takin...

Benjamin Busfield, MD, FAAOS, FACS Diablo Orthopedic Consultants

San Francisco Bay area, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement, joint replacement, fractures, trauma, personal injury, arthroscopic surgery
Fellowship trained and board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, fellow of AAOS, 10 years of practice as a community surgeon, author of over 15 peer reviewed journal Articles Dr. Benjamin Busfield specializes in arthroscopy, care of athletes, and sports-related injuries. His interests include injuries to the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He completed an additional year of Fellowship training for sports medicine and arthroscopy at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, the birth place of the Tommy John elbow surgery. Dr. Busfield is board certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS). Furthermore, he has been awarded the Certificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ) for Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This distinction, in conjunction with his Sports Medicine fellowship training, is held by very few local surgeons in the area. As a general...

Alexis Chaudron, EdD, MSN, MHA, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FACHE AEC Consulting LLC

Studio City, California
Legal Nurse Consulting, Orthopedic Surgery - Operating Room Nurse, Circulator Nurse, Scrub Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, ENT Surgery, Plastic Surgery, DaVinci Robotic Surgery, GYN Surgery, Urological Surgery, and Pediatric Surgery, SPD, Pre-Op, PACU/Recovery, Surgery Center, GI, Nursing Leadership, Patient Safety
Alexis Chaudron is the owner of AEC Consulting LLC, an independent consulting practice through which she provides healthcare expertise honed through 15+ years of healthcare experience. Ms. Chaudron has provided expert witness services for medical legal cases. She has analyzed medical charts, depositions, declarations and other related documents to ascertain if the nursing standard of care has been met. Ms. Chaudron has provided depositions and expert testimony as needed depending on case requirements. She has worked for both plaintiffs and defense in medical malpractice and wrongful termination cases. Ms. Chaudron has a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Studies from the Johns Hopkins University and a Master's of Healthcare Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She continued to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing after working for years in healthcare administr...

Glenn D Cohen, MD Glenn D Cohen, MD, Inc

Westlake Village, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Successful Surgical Practice, Expert Witness, Active Clinical Practice, Independent Medical Evaluator, Qualified Medical Evaluator, Agreed Medical Evaluator, Case Review, and Record Review
Credentials: - Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow - Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) University Affiliation: - Adjunct Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. Hospital Affiliations: - Los Robles Regional Medical Center - Past Medical Director of the Specialty Surgical Center Westlake Village for over 10 years. Dr. Cohen possesses two board-certifications; one in Hand, Wrist and Elbow surgery and the other in orthopedic surgery. He is internationally recognized as the go to person for professional athletes, musicians, celebrities, Olympians, medical professionals, fire and police personnel and anyone with hand, wrist or elbow problems. This year marks his 23rd year in private practice in Southern California. Although primarily a clinical physician, Dr. Cohen has been an expert witness for...

John F Cook, Jr, MD

Newport Beach, California
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Double Board Certified Orthopedic Hand Wrist and Upper Extremity Specialist, IME, QME
Additional Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating by the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians

John Foley, MD, FAAOS JVFoley MD PLLC

California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Orthopedic Surgery, orthopedic, Board-certified, Orthopedic non-surgical, Sports medicine, Arm, Hand, Elbow, Shoulder, Neck, Back, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, arthroscopy, fracture, Joint replacement, Independent medical examination,
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery • Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine • Fellow - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS) • Graduate: Harvard Orthopedic Training Program • Chief Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital • Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained • Associate Clinical Professor – University of Nevada Reno (UNR) • California Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) • Harvard College Graduate • President: Truckee Surgery Center (2010-2019) • California and Nevada License California location is Truckee/Lake Tahoe region IME services in Reno/ Carson City, Truckee/Lake Tahoe region

Nic Gay, MD Silicon Valley Orthopaedics

Fremont, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Devices - Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Robotic-Assisted Total Joint Replacement, Digital Therapeutics, Stem Cell Therapy, Cellular Therapeutics, Molecular Biology, Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, Immunomodulators
Have co-founded companies in orthopaedic surgery, ambulatory surgery centers, digital therapeutics, home healthcare, payor models and algorithmic healthcare. Have advised for companies in robotic-assisted surgery research and development. Have written algorithmic based treatment algorithms in machine code. Experience in bench research methods and protocols, quality assurance, inspection and federal requirements, legal and regulatory issues. Specific publication topics include: neuroblastoma, inflammatory cascades and wound healing properties in transgenic mice, liver failure support models, fetal wound healing, necrotizing enterocolitis, near-infrared spectroscopy, negative pressure therapy, growth factors, immunomodulators, hip fracture fixation, digital rehabilitation, artificial Intelligence, orthopaedic trauma, humerus fractures, ulnar nerve biology, ivc filter placement, deep vein thrombosis, limb threatening injuries, intramedullary fixation, thromboelastography, renal tumors,...

Vlad Gendelman, MD, QME, FAAOS Expedient Medicolegal Services

North Hollywood, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Sports Injuries, Scar Reduction, Tendon Tears, Traumatic Injury, Fractures, Ligament Injury, Motor Vehicle Injury, Rotator Cuff Injury, Knee Injury
Dr. Vlad Gendelman received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Southern California, and received his Doctorate from University of California at Irvine. Dr. Gendelman went on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. During his time in Brooklyn, NY he served as a team physician of Sheepshead Bay High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Teams. During his residency he completed rotations through six different New York area hospitals including Brooklyn VA Hospital as well as Kings County Hospital which provides Level 1 trauma care to the surrounding community. Dr. Gendelman is licensed to practice medicine in the state of California, and is board certified with American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a certified fluoroscopy supervisor and holds an operator permit. Dr. Gendelman holds membership in various professional organizations, includ...

Joanne Halbrecht, MD Halbrecht Orthopedics Biologics and Sports Medicine

California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Instability, SLAP lesion, Impingement, Labral Tear, Knee, ACL Tear, MCL Tear, Meniscus Tear, Patella Dislocation, Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Cartilage, Stem Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Mechanism of Injury, Causation
Dr. Halbrecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine with over 25 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Halbrecht has been recognized for her expertise in arthroscopic surgery. As a result, she has taught courses in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago to orthopedic surgeons from all over the world. She has several publications in orthopedic journals and has been a team physician for football and hockey. The unique combination of her medical training and undergraduate degree in Engineering offers special expertise on causation. She has extensive medical-legal experience and has performed over 1000 IMEs serving as an expert for plaintiff and defense. She is known for taking complicated medical cases and terminology and presenting it in an organized fashion, using lay terms that are easy for all parties to comprehen...

John D Kaufman, MD John D. Kaufman, MD, Inc.

Valencia, California
Orthopedic Surgery - Sports Injuries, Back and Neck Injuries, Fractures
Board Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Consultant Reviewer The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Expert Medical Reviewer Medical Board State of California

Kirt M Kimball, MD Kirt Kiimball MD PC

California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - trauma, complex Orthopedic conditions, knee, shoulder, spine, knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement, work related, apportionment issues, pre-existing issues, fractures, arthroscopy
​Experienced in IME, AME, evaluation in California. Have ability to make sense out of complex musculoskeletal situations including issues of apportionment and impact of preexisting conditions. My years of experience in general orthopedic conditions as well as subspecialty focus have equipped me with a skill set in evaluating complex issues. Brigham Young University (BYU) 1965-’69. ​​Univ. Of Southern California (USC) 1969-70 ​​Univ. of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)​ M.D. Degree 1970-1974 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society Surgical Internship: ​Orange County Medical Center​1974-75. Orthopedic Surgery Residency: ​Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital ​1975-79. ​​Univ. of Southern California (USC) – Orthopedic Surgery Residency ​Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners​​​​1975 ​Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons​​​​1980 ​Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)​​1981-present ​Fellow, American Orthopedic Society Sports Medicine (AOSSM)​​1982-pr...

Guenther O Knoblich, MD

Carmel, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Orthopedics - Non-operative, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Malpractice, Personal Injury, Work Related Trauma, Independent Medical Exams, Standard of Care, Medical Records Review
Guenther Knoblich M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, both surgical and nonsurgical. His clinical experience includes sports medicine, arthroscopy, hand and elbow surgery, shoulder surgery, knee and hip replacement, joint reconstruction, and orthopedic trauma. His areas of orthopedic consulting involve assisting both plaintiff and defense in issues regarding standard of care, surgical complications, injury causation, and orthopedic malpractice. Dr. Knoblich is dual board certified in Orthopedic Surgery as well as Orthopedic Sports Medicine and is a Qualified Medical Examiner. Dr. Knoblich was the team physician for the College of the Siskiyous. He is a member of Health Volunteer Overseas and has done teaching assignments with Orthopedic Overseas in Vietnam, Nepal, and Bhutan. He is licensed in California.

michael A kropf, MD

los angeles, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Lumbar Surgery, Cervical Surgery, Artificial Disc Replacement, Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis, Minimally Invasive surgery, Robotic surgery , Micro neurologic surgery
Fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Trained at UCLA. Attending Spine Surgeon at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. Published over 100 Articles in multiple Spine and Basic Science Journals. Over 25 years in practice. Educated over 50 spine fellows who went on to practice in the field of Spine Surgery and Spinal Care. Sub-specialized in minimally invasive, robotic surgery. Areas of sub-speciality in lumbar and cervical conditions, artificial disc replacement, scoliosis and deformity, and spinal injury. Licensed in CA.

Michael Krosin, MD

Castro Valley, California
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...

Nicholas Kusnezov, M.D. Expedient Medicolegal Services

La Jolla, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Sports Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Fractures, Ligament Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Rotator Cuff Injury, Hip Replacement, Surgical Implants, Knee Replacement, Reconstruction, Surgical Hardware, Devices and Equipment
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov is a premier, nationally-recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in Southern California. He specializes in total joint replacement with extensive experience in managing complex sports and traumatic injuries. His interests currently lie in muscle-sparing anterior total hip replacement, state-of-the-art robotic joint replacement, and rapid recovery protocols. Born on the East Coast, he spent his formative years in southern California, graduating summa cum laude from UCLA bioengineering and AOA from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He was the only dual recipient of the Edward K Rice Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award and university-wide Outstanding Bachelor of Science Award, in addition to being solely bestowed the Longmire Surgical Society Award for his distinctive achievement and surgical aptitude. After medical school, he subsequently commissioned into the U.S. Military as an officer and co...

Rojeh Melikian, MD

Marina del Rey, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine Surgery, Spine Medicine, Spinal Diseases, Cauda Equina Syndrome
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with a practice devoted exclusively to spine surgery and spine medicine. Dr. Melikian's interests include the full spectrum of spine diagnostics and therapeutics, including minimally-invasive surgeries, artificial disk replacements and fusion surgeries. Dr. Melikian has experience in Independent Medical Reviews and Medical Malpractice Cases.

HAMID MIR, MD HAMID MIR MD INC

newport beach, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - I am a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in combined Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine Surgery. I am certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and have been in active private practice for 20 years. I have offices in Los Angeles, Orange County and Riverside
My practice is focused on treating patients with spinal conditions ranging from conservative treatment to surgical intervention. I have performed over 6000 surgeries in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine with laminectomies, fusions, artificial disc replacements, as well as revision surgeries. I have experience with orthopedics and spinal trauma cases.

Charles N Moon, MD

Los Angeles, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma, Pelvic surgery, Hip, Hip Surgery, Fractures, Nonunion, Malunion, Deformity, Expert Witness, Independent Medical Evaluator, IME, Open Reduction Internal Fixation, ORIF, intertrochanteric femur fracture, ORIF pelvis and acetabulum, Sacro iliac fusion
Credentials: - Board Certified by American Board of Orthopedic S Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Affiliations: - Associate Professor of Surgery Cedars Sinai Medical Center - Director Orthopedic Trauma -Vice Chair Orthopedic Surgery Hospital Affiliations: -  Cedars Sinai Orthopaedic Center (Los Angeles, CA) Dr. Charles N. Moon, MD, FAAOS, is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and trauma specialist with over 23 years of experience. Serving as the Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Orthopedic Trauma at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Moon brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. Dr. Moon is board-certified and licensed in California where he maintains a busy clinical and surgical practice. He is internationally recognized for his expertise with challenging injuries and revision surgeries. He specializes in the management of complex trauma, including peri-articular fractures and pelvic and acetabular trauma. Dr. Moon is recognized as a national lea...

Michael J Oechsel, MD California Orthopedics and Spine

San Francisco, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Trauma, Injury, Fracture, Open, Closed, Extremity, Spinal, Musculoskeletal, Dislocation, Subluxation, Tear, Rupture, Sprain, Strain, Crush, Surgical, Fixation, Reduction, Arthritis, Joint, Bone, Ligament, Tendon, Disc, Laceration, Non-surgical.
Dr. Oechsel has actively practiced as an Orthopedic Surgeon for over 33 years as a general Orthopedist and continues to do so. He has experience with almost all aspects of this field. Dr. Oechsel can render opinions on many different Orthopedic issues. This allows him to address multiple issues, injuries and problems in any single case, if needed. He prides himself in taking on the most complex cases and understands all the Orthopedic aspects of a case. Reviews, reporting, preparation, and testimony are meticulously detailed. For over twenty years, Dr. Oechsel has performed medical-legal expert witness work including Independent Medical Examinations, Independent Medical Record Reviews, depositions, and testimony. He has participated in over 150 depositions and has testified in about 40 trials. His opinions are well respected, as he continues to be retained by both the Defense and Plaintiff bar. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas Peatman, CIME, MD

San Ramon, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Causation, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedics Non Surgical, Independent Medical Examinations, IME, Life care planning, Disability evaluation, Impairment Evaluation, Medical Coding, Medical billing, Fraud, Workers’ Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident, Patents, MVA
Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon in active clinical practice. Additional sub-specialty Certification in Sports Medicine. IME certified. Have performed over 8,000 joint replacements, hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopies and open surgeries. After developing a hand tremor, I now focus on the non-operative management of orthopedic disease and trauma. Former Team Physician for the Oakland Athletics. United States Navy veteran. I have been participating in expert witness work for 13+ years. I perform complex case reviews with or without an exam, as well as provide clarity to simpler incidents. I am timely and prioritize scheduling exams, depositions and court appearances.

ROBERT A. ROVNER, MD

DANVILLE, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Neurosurgery of the Cervical/ Thoracic/ Lumbar Spine, Spine Trauma, Reconstructive Spine Surgery, Cervical Fusion, Thoracic Fusion , Lumbar Fusion, Spine Fracture Surgery, Disc Replacement Surgery, Quadriplegia/Paraplegia from Spine Injury, Scoliosis and Kyphosis Reconstruction Surgery
I am a fellowship trained board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with 38 years of clinical experience specializing in comprehensive and complex spine procedures. My expertise encompasses Neurological Surgery of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine, integrating cutting-edge techniques such as minimally invasive surgeries, microsurgery, and the application of advanced spinal implants. Beyond clinical practice, I hold the position of Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Division, at the University of California Davis School of Medicine since July 2000. My clinical repertoire includes anterior and posterior cervical fusions/ nerve decompression, total disc replacements, anterior lumbar interbody fusions/nerve decompression, thoracic fusion/ nerve decompression, and lumbar microdiscectomy, among others. Over the years, I've treated a myriad of spinal conditions for thousands of patients stemming from auto accidents, workplace spinal injuries,...

Michael D. Smith, M.D. Southern California Center for Occupational Orthopedics

Los Angeles, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Medical Billing, Slip, Trip & Fall, Gaming, Gambling

Laura Sonoda, MD, MPH Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists

San Ramon, California
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel, Dupuytren’s release and Xiaflex, DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis, trigger finger release, ganglion cysts, fractures, arthritis, sports, joint replacement, LRTI, arthroscopy, tendon repair, tendon transfer, nerve repair, non operative, microscopic hand surgery
Dr. Laura Sonoda is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. In addition to her practice, Dr. Sonoda has been involved in depositions and IMEs. She also boasts several publications describing novel techniques, clinical review, and cadaver anatomical biomechanical studies. Dr. Sonoda completed her fellowship in Sacramento at UC Davis, her orthopedic surgery residency in Orange, CA at UC Irvine, and her medical school training at USC Keck School of Medicine. She also spent a year in New Orleans obtaining a Masters in Public Health degree with emphasis in epidemiology at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Sonoda was raised in the East SF Bay Area, and is happy to return to the area to raise her family. During childhood, she trained as a competitive gymnast and maintains an understanding of the mindset of an athlete. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, working out ...

William B. Stetson, MD

Burbank, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Dr. Stetson is a specialist in and board certified in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle and trauma. He has over 15 years of experience as an expert witness. He is a clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery at USC School of Medicine and is also a QME.
Dr. Stetson specializes in sports medicine with an expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. He has first-hand knowledge of athletic injuries and trauma related injuries with over 27 years of experience. Dr. Stetson is a full time practicing orthopaedic surgeon and he is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the state of California. He has served as an expert witness for the last 16 years in over 60 cases involving complex personal injury, workers compensation, malpractice and product liability cases. He has over 25 years of teaching experience as a volunteer professor of orthopaedic surgery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center where he teaches the residents orthopaedic surgery and arthroscopy. He has also served as the medical director and on the management committee of out-patient surgery centers. He is the author of over 45 peer reviewed publications and has over 100 national and international presentations. He has ...

Edward Younger III, MD MRK Medical Consultants

Gold River, California
Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedics, Total Joint Replacement, General Orthopedics, Reconstructive Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Hip Surgery, and Reconstructive Shoulder Surgery
Dr. Younger is a practicing orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in total joint replacement as well as reconstructive surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. Dr. Younger is the Medical Director of MRK Medical Consultants and has been performing medical-legal evaluations since 2000. MRK has been providing comprehensive analysis of personal injury cases for the legal profession and insurance industry since 1975. It is a firm with a diverse experienced team of over 30 medical legal consultants that offer objective review of personal injuries.

Mark Conklin, MD Panorama Orthopedic and Spine center

Golden, Colorado
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Bunions, Hammertoes, Neuromas, Metatarsal Osteotomies, Bunionettes, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Midfoot and Hindfoot Fusions, Ankle Fusions, Ankle Replacements, Great Toe Fusion, Great Toe Replacements, Ankle Arthroscopy, Ankle Lateral Ligament Reconstructions, Achilles, tendon repairs, Amputations.
Leadership positions: Past Chairman of the Lutheran Medical Center Orthopedic Department. Past President of Woodridge Orthopedic and Spine Center. Past President of Golden Ridge Surgery Center. Past President of the Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Club. Past President of Panorama Orthopedic and Spine Center. Past Member of the AAOS Board of Councilors. Current President of the Colorado Orthopedic Society. Affiliations: Member of the American Foot and Ankle Society. Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Member of the Board of the Colorado Orthopedic Society. Level 2 Certified in Workers Compensation. I have written articles and chapters on foot and ankle conditions. I have given many presentations at local, regional and national meetings on foot and ankle problems. I have 23 years of experience in doing total ankle replacements.

Robert P. Mack, MD Integrated Medical Evaluations

Denver, Colorado
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - knee surgery, knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, hip surgery, hip replacement, shoulder surgery, orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, musculo-skeletal injuries
B.A. Princeton University 1957 20 years in Cleveland, Ohio: MD from CWRU in 1961 Orthopaedic training at University Hospitals, complete 1966 Full time Orthopaedic Faculty at CWRU until 1977 20 years in Denver, Colorado: full time private practice specializing in total joint replacement and Sports Medicine Currently: Level II certified for Worker's Comp in Colorado, and QME certified in California. Performing IME's, record reviews and expert testimony,

Hugh D McPherson, MD FRCSC Spinal Injury Experts

Englewood, Colorado
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine injuries, Spine Surgery, Motor Vehicle accidents, Slip, Fall, Narrative reports, Fusion surgery, Disc replacement, semi, truck accidents, IME, Causation, back pain, sciatica, neck pain, fracture, surgeon
Dr. McPherson has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of spinal injuries and disorders. He has opined on numerous IMEs, narrative reports and in deposition and testimony. He believes in providing reports with meticulous detail and a thorough summary of the records to set the stage for successful testimony in depositions and at trial. Dr. McPherson provides extensive research and cites literature to support his opinions beyond his training and experience alone. Dr. McPherson is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. He is board certified as both a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is originally from Canada and completed his orthopedic surgery residency and medical school at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery in 2000 at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. He completed a second spine fellowship in Nottingham England and a ...

MEREDITH P VANDERBILT, JD, RAC, CQA, MSE, BSE Empirical Technologies

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Medical Devices, Orthopedic Surgery - Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management Systems, Medical Device Testing, Orthopedic Implant Testing, Spinal Implants, 510(k), Premarket Notification, Labeling, Medical Device Failures, Implants

Michael Aron, MD

Hartford, Connecticut
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Elbow Surgery
Associate Professor University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery, CAQ in hand surgery, In active practice

Regina O Hillsman, MD

Westport, Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine - Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery, Spine Care, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Fibromyalgia

Eric Spencer, MD Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - shoulder surgery, knee surgery, wrist surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, upper extremity specialist, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, ORIF, fracture care, joint instability, general orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper extremity tendinitis
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a thriving private practice in Westchester, New York. I specialize in Sports Medicine, as well as conditions and surgery of the shoulder, knee, hand, wrist, and elbow. Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is one of the premier Orthopedic groups in Westchester County. We strive to provide world class Orthopedic care in the community setting. I have the honor of being made Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in January, 2024. I have two Ivy league degrees, including an Honors degree from Dartmouth College. I went to medical school at Columbia University. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. While there I also studied at Harvard University (Pediatric Orthopedics), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Orthopedic Oncology), and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas (Orthopedic Trauma). I completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joi...

Corinne VanBeek

Stamford, Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Replacement, Adhesive Capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder, Total Shoulder, Reverse Shoulder, Shoulder Fracture, Tennis Elbow, Biceps Tendon, Clavicle Fracture, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Instability, Labrum, Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder and elbow fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with 12+ years of expertise. I completed my orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University - New York Presbyterian Hospital and fellowship at The Rothman Institute - Thomas Jefferson University. I am currently employed at Stamford Health in Connecticut, where I also serve as Director of Surgery. I consult for a few orthopedic implant companies, and am a KOL (key opinion leader). I have served on various healthcare boards and am a leading member of our orthopedic and neurosurgery peer review committee. I serve as a peer reviewer for various orthopedic journals and have published scores of research articles.

Henry H Barnard II, MD MSA Orthopedics

Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine, Spine Surgeon, Surgery, Orthopedics, Back, Neck, Lumbar Spine
I am a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. I am familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. I have participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and my opinions are usually definitive.

Joseph Borrelli, Jr., MD, MBA

Palm Harbor, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Infections of the musculoskeletal system, total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, fractures, compartment syndromes, osteomyelitis, arthritis, joint replacement, fracture nonunion, fracture malunion, traumatic injury, amputation,
Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 3 decades of active clinical practice experience. Award winning Professor of orthopedic surgery at major medical centers including the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; The Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University, Weill College of Medicine,NY, NY; Washington University in St. Louis; and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX. Decades long experience in teaching medical students, orthopedic surgery residents and orthopedic trauma fellows. Invited lecturer on a host of orthopedic surgery issues locally, nationally and internationally. Widely published in multiple orthopedic surgery peer-reviewed journals, recognized researcher, author and medical editor of textbooks and professional journals. Experienced expert witness in multiple medical malpractice cases, including personal injury cases for the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida and Veteran's Claims and Appeals speciali...

David Buzas, MD OrthoCare Innovations Center

Delray Beach, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder Surgery including: Instability, Rotator Cuff Tears and replacement. Knee Surgery including: Arthroscopic and open knee surgery, ACL Surgery, and Meniscus. Robotic hip and knee replacement.
-Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery -Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine at Ochsner Health in New Orleans -Surgical specialist of the shoulder, hip and knee -In practice for 4 years in Palm Beach County -Team physician and consultant for collegiate and professional athletes -Published in peer reviewed Journals and Books Areas Of Interest - Sports Medicine - Fracture Care - Knee arthroscopy and Robotic Replacement - Shoulder Replacement, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Arthroscopy - Robotic Hip Replacement - Regenerative medicine: Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cells

Julian Cameron, M.D.

Tamarac, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
Dr. Cameron was born in Trinidad and Tobago to parents who were both devoted to healthcare and education. Thus inspiring his own journey. After completing his undergraduate studies at Morehouse College where he was a founding member of the soccer club and collegiate team, he continued his medical studies at the University of Miami School of Medicine. During this time he devoted efforts to being; a founding member of the Little Haiti Community Health Fair; a student Researcher at University of Miami Division of Hand Surgery and also later a Resident researcher covering topics on spinal cord injuries as well as research on MRSA infections in the upper extremity. His research has resulted in many presentations and publications. Upon completing his Orthopedic internship and residency at the prestigiously historic Howard University Hospital and subsequent spine fellowship at Sinai hospital, Baltimore and to date, Dr. Cameron has remained sincere to his Hippocratic Oath. He is rigorously...

Tyson Cobb, MD

Florida
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
Dr. Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings. Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury. Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the worl...

Harris Gellman, MD Broward Hand Center

Coral Springs, Florida
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - All areas of Hand and Upper Extremity. Additional experience in hand and wrist injury, nerve injury, neuromuscular and spastic disorders. Upper extremity trauma, fractures, all injuries to the upper extremity
License(s): FL, PA, AR, CA, UT Years in Practice: 38 Experience: 30 years performing IMEs 250 IMEs performed Deposed/Testified 100 times Served as Professor of Hand and Orthopedic Surgery Authored multiple book chapters, 2 books, and over 70 peer reviewed articles IME Certification: AME, QME Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery

David H Gilbert, MD David H. Gilbert, MD and Associates PA

Oakland Park, Florida
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Injuries, Finger Injuries, Wrist Injuries, Elbow Injuries, Carpal Tunnel, Traumatic Upper Extremity Injuries, Tendon Repair, Upper Extremity Amputations, Nerve Repair, Nerve Compression, Trigger Fingers, Upper Extremity Fractures, Orthopedic Peer Review.
CAQ (Certificate of Added Qualifications) in Surgery of the Hand Double Board Certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery Expert Medical Advisor State of FL Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand Two-time Winner Florida Choice Award Best Work Comp Doctors in FL Practice limited only to hand, wrist, elbow injuries/disorders

Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA Shawn A. Hayden MD PA

Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic an...

Jonathan C Hersch, MD, FAAOS

Deerfield Beach , Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Repairs, Shoulder Instability Repair, Labrum Repairs, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, ACL Surgery, Meniscus, Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacements, Hip Arthroscopy, Elbow Surgery
-Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery -Fellowship Trained at world famous Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Sports Medicine -Surgical specialist in Knee, Shoulder and Hip arthroscopy -Practicing over 20 years, currently in practice in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida -Extensive experience in teaching medical students and residents -Extensive experience in speaking/lecturing at local, national and international meetings -Team physician and consultant for amateur and pro athletes -Published articles in peer reviewed Journals and Books -Extensive experience with deposition testimony -Perform peer reviews for insurance claims Areas Of Interest - Shoulder Replacement, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder, Knee & Hip Arthroscopy - Shoulder Arthroscopy - Knee Arthroscopy - Hip Arthroscopy - Subchondroplasty Procedure - Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections - Fracture Care - Elbow Surgery - Sports Medicine

Omar David Hussamy, MD

Vero Beach, Florida
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

Tamara John, MD

Tamarac, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren's Contracture, De Quervain's, Cubital Tunnel, Hand Mass Excisions, Hand Fractures, Wrist fractures, Elbow Fractures, Humerus Fractures, Wrist Arthritis, Wrist Arthroscopy, Nerve Repair, Microsurgery
Tamara John is a board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon who trained at some of the top institutions in her specialty. She had an extremely busy practice in Atlanta Georgia, managing a wide variety of upper extremity conditions and injuries including those of the hand, wrist, elbow and humerus. She is now in private practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She cares for patients involved in car accidents, worker's compensation, and those with commercial insurance. Some common conditions treated include carpal tunnel, trigger finger, upper extremity mass excisions, nerve repair with and without the microscope, finger and wrist arthritis, wrist tendinopathies, tendon repair, upper extremity sports injuries, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, triceps and biceps ruptures, cubital tunnel syndrome, Tommy John surgeries, finger fractures, wrist fractures, elbow fractures, humerus fractures, and many more conditions. She is also fellowship trained in microvascular and soft tissue hand rearrange...

Kojo Marfo, MD

Tamarac, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Hip Fractures, Femur Fractures, Tibia Fractures, General Orthopedics, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Femur, Meniscus, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Leg, Fractures, Tears
Kojo Marfo, MD is a board certified Orthopedic surgeon with fellowship-training in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee. He trained at some of the top institutions in the world. He is now in private practice in Broward County, Florida. He cares for patients involved in car accidents, worker's compensation, and those with commercial insurance. Some common conditions treated include hip arthritis, knee arthritis, hip fractures, femur fractures, tibia fractures, patella fractures, ankle fractures, patella tendon tears, quadriceps tendon tears, meniscal tears, and many more painful lower extremity conditions. He is not only highly trained and skilled, but he is commonly commended for his personality, likability, and relatability--One of his major strengths is being able to explain concepts and topics such that the lay person can understand. He has active state medical licenses in Florida and Ohio.

Hugh D McPherson, MD FRCSC Spinal Injury Experts

Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine injuries, Spine Surgery, Motor Vehicle accidents, Slip, Fall, Narrative reports, Fusion surgery, Disc replacement, semi, truck accidents, IME, Causation, back pain, sciatica, neck pain, fracture, surgeon
Dr. McPherson has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of spinal injuries and disorders. He has opined on numerous IMEs, narrative reports and in deposition and testimony. He believes in providing reports with meticulous detail and a thorough summary of the records to set the stage for successful testimony in depositions and at trial. Dr. McPherson provides extensive research and cites literature to support his opinions beyond his training and experience alone. Dr. McPherson is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. He is board certified as both a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is originally from Canada and completed his orthopedic surgery residency and medical school at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery in 2000 at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. He completed a second spine fellowship in Nottingham England and a ...

Matthew M Ragsdell, DO REGENESIS ORTHOPEDICS

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Joint Replacement, Reverse Total Shoulder, arthroscopy, Knee, Shoulder, hip, ankle, trauma, wrist, elbow, ACL, Rotator Cuff, Orthopedics
Board Certified in orthopedic Surgery Sub specialty Board Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Years of Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma coverage

Kenneth Sands, MD MTM Associates

Merritt Island, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery - Total joint replacement, total hip replacement, total knee replacement.
I graduated from Duke University and then went on to Tulane University Medical School. Following medical school I did my orthopedic residency at SUNY Downstate, followed by a fellowship in Total Joint Replacements of the Hip and Knee at Florida Orthopedic Institute. After Fellowship I served 3 years on Active Duty in the US Army. I am currently the Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center in Florida.

Richard Smith, MD Florida Center for Orthopaedics

Orlando, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
Dr. Richard C. Smith, MD, FACS, has been a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Central Florida since 1990. His vast experience allows him to provide many patients with expert opinions and treatment recommendations. Dr. Smith graduated from Hahnemann University Medical School and completed his orthopedic surgery training at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith is a North American Spine Society member and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, and The Association for Medical Ethics. Dr. Richard Smith also offers expert services on IMEs, CMEs, QTCs, and Medical Reviews. Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Workers’ Compensation CERTIFIED EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISOR Expert Medical Advisor (EMA) June 1998 – present

Faissal Zahrawi, MD Celebration Minimally Invasive Spine Institute

Orlando, Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - spine injuries, Orthopedic Injuries, Work related injuries, Disabilities, IME, CME.
Extensive experience in all aspects of spinal care. Board certified in Orthopedics and Spinal Surgery. Having practiced General Orthopedics in the first 25 years of my carrier put me in a position to testify on associated orthopedic injuries in addition to the spinal one. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Orthopedic Board, North American Spinal Surgeons (NASS), Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons (SMISS), International Study for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery (ISSAS) and many others. Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery UCF.

Henry H Barnard II, MD MSA Orthopedics

Albany , Georgia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine, Spine Surgeon, Surgery, Orthopedics, Back, Neck, Lumbar Spine
I am a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. I am familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. I have participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and my opinions are usually definitive.

Damien Doute, MD Spine and Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC

Decatur, Georgia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Pedicle Screws, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Joint Replacement, Fracture/Dislocation, Paralysis, Spine Fusion, Degenerative Spine, Scoliosis, Radiculopathy, Nerve Injury, Laminectomy, Discectomy,
I am spine fellowship trained and have practiced a large amount of this discipline since my fellowship in 1998. My spinal expertise lies in the treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine in terms of nonoperative and operative treatment, congenital, traumatic, and degenerative problems. I am comfortable in anterior, posterior and lateral approaches to the entire spine. Spine Surgery, complex and non-complex, cervical, thoracic and lumbar, including revision surgery, is my forte. I have also practiced a large amount of general orthopedics surgery since residency, concentrating on total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fractures. I am comfortable with hip, knee and shoulder surgery and diagnosis, including trauma/fractures. I have taken general emergency room call consistently. I also routinely perform knee and shoulder arthroscopy and deal with foot and ankle problems and trauma. I have given both trial and deposition testimony in a variety of cases. My me...

Cynthia Savor, BSN, RN Savor Nurse Consulting LLC

Cumming, Georgia
Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery - Outpatient orthopedics, ACLs, Knees, Shoulders, Foot and Ankle, Hand/ Upper extremity, Orthopedic oncology, Spine
I have been an operating room nurse for 23 years, the last 14 of those in outpatient orthopedics/ sports medicine. I have a background in level 1 and level 2 trauma procedures including spine, orthopedics, general surgery and neuro. I spent 7 years as a travel nurse at various hospitals in the southeast before settling on a staff nurse position in Atlanta at Emory Musculoskeletal Institute. We are a busy 6 OR outpatient facility, working with top physicians in their respective fields. I train perioperative nurses who come through the program and have spent years utilizing my experience with fellows, residents and athletic trainers. I have had experience with expert witness reviews, and have demonstrated to my attorneys that I am reliable and knowledgeable in my field of practice to carry out the standards of care to which we adhere to.

Mark D Santi, MD

Honolulu, Hawaii
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - trauma, arthritis, lower extremity reconstruction, sports injuries, fracture care, accidents, causation, operating room safety, hospital liability
Over 30 years of operative orthopedic experience treating traumatic and sports related injuries with a subspecialization in lower extremity deformity and arthritis. Over 18 years experience as Chief of Surgery overseeing all surgical departments and anesthesia at a major metropolitan hospital and its affiliated clinics. Over 10 years experience as the orthopedic team physician at a Division 1 NCAA football program providing on field coverage. Over 25 years experience in report writing, deposition and trial testimony. Clinical Assistant Professor at the John A Burns School of Medicine, Univ of Hawaii, Dept of Surgery teaching orthopedic residents and students since 1994.

Michelle L Cameron-Donaldson, M.D.

Idaho
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Wound Care
Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Hourly Rates, Fast Turn Around, Johns Hopkins Trained Orthopedic Surgeon. Licensed in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Arizona.

Joanne Halbrecht, MD Halbrecht Orthopedics Biologics and Sports Medicine

Hayden, Idaho
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Instability, SLAP lesion, Impingement, Labral Tear, Knee, ACL Tear, MCL Tear, Meniscus Tear, Patella Dislocation, Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Cartilage, Stem Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Mechanism of Injury, Causation
Dr. Halbrecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine with over 25 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Halbrecht has been recognized for her expertise in arthroscopic surgery. As a result, she has taught courses in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago to orthopedic surgeons from all over the world. She has several publications in orthopedic journals and has been a team physician for football and hockey. The unique combination of her medical training and undergraduate degree in Engineering offers special expertise on causation. She has extensive medical-legal experience and has performed over 1000 IMEs serving as an expert for plaintiff and defense. She is known for taking complicated medical cases and terminology and presenting it in an organized fashion, using lay terms that are easy for all parties to comprehen...

Jesse P. Butler, MD, CIME Spine Consultants

Niles, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Complex Adult Revision Surgery, Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Spine Disorders, Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteoporotic Compression Fractures, Independent Medical Evaluations.
Jesse P. Butler, MD, CIME, ABOS certified, fellowship trained and certified independent medical examiner and practicing spine surgeon. Dr. Butler offers an evidenced based medical opinion for spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx) related cases. He has extensive experience with Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), Section 12 examinations, AMA Guides to the evaluation of permanent impairment 6th edition, record reviews, expert witness, trial testimony and complex and revision spine surgery. Dr. Butler is a past member of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Medical Fee Advisory Board (2004-2011). Northwestern University - Orthopedic Surgical Residency, Chicago, Illinois Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center - Spine Surgery Fellowship, Chicago, Illinois Highly credible expert witness renowned for clear defensible medical opinions.

Tyson Cobb, MD

Illinois
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
Dr. Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings. Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury. Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the worl...

David A. Fetter, MD, FAAOS, FIAIME, CMLE Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Injury Center, Ltd.

Lake Forest, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery - Causation Complex Orthopedic Cases, Medical File Review, Contributor Lower Extremity AMA Guides Causation of Disease and Injury, Second Edition, 2014, Faculty American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, 40+ years Experience, Active Practice
CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, (formerly American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians). QUALIFICATIONS: Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, Member American Medical Association, Mid-American Orthopaedic Society, Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Illinois State Medical Society, Lake County Medical Society (President 1996), Maricopa County Medical Society, Illinois License #036-057645, Wisconsin License #38694, Arizona License #28612, Orthopedic Consultant to the City of Chicago, and U.S. Department of Justice, CAUSATION of Complex Orthopedic Cases, 40+ years of Experience,

Randon Johnson, MD

Chicago, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Fracture, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Foot, Ankle, Independent Medical Examination, IME, Arthroscopic Surgery, trauma, Rotator cuff, revisions, ORIF, open reduction internal fixation, orthopedics – non-surgical

Bruce G Livingston, D.O., J.D. MedWitness, Ltd.

Skokie, Illinois
Legal Medicine - Medical Legal Consultant, Medical Case Consultant, Medical Malpractice Consultant, Medical Malpractice Expert, Medical Malpractice Case Review, Catastrophic Injuries, Wound Care, Emergency Medical Services, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Family Medicine
NO MERIT - NO CHARGE CASE REVIEWS FOR LAW FIRMS. Bruce Livingston is a physician & surgeon licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in the State of Illinois and he is trained in law. He has participated and consulted in a high number of complex medical litigation across the Country in all specialties. He also has experience in medical patents and medical commercial litigation. We review any type of medical case in any specialty within 72 hours. If your case does not have merit or if it does but counsel does not wish to proceed there is no charge for the consultation and/or review. We have decades of experience across the nation evaluating medical-legal cases and can tell you very quickly if the case has medical merit and what it might be worth. We are able to assist in the case set up and suggest as well as procure appropriate medical experts who will themselves testify for you. We are also available to serve as on going non-testifying experts to do research, be av...

George S Miz, MD UChicago Medicine Medical Group

Calumet City, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Workers compensation, motor vehicle accident, back injury, neck injury, spinal injury, cervical and lumbar disc injury, spinal fracture, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, radiculopathy, sciatica
Fellowship trained in spinal surgery, board certified in orthopaedic surgery. Author of textbook chapters on spinal injury. Clinical research experience with focus on artificial disc replacement surgery. National and international presentations on various spinal surgery topics. Leadership positions in the North American Spine Society (chair and member of the Committee on Medical Education as well as the chair and member of the International Education Committee) as well as the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.

Eric M Orenstein, MD, MBA IU Health Arnett Hospital

Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation
I am a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in my 34th year of practice. I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida. I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medi...

Vishnu Potini, MD, MBA, FAAOS HealthAdvise

Bloomington, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - fractures, arthritis, fracture nonunion/malunion, arthroscopic Surgery of all knee and shoulder, Rotator Cuff, ACL Reconstruction, Shoulder Instability Repair, Labrum Repairs, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Meniscus, Arthroscopy, Knee ligament, tendon injuries, hand/wrist/elbow tendon and ligament
Dr. Vishnu Potini is an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, general trauma, overuse conditions, tendinopathies, hand/carpal tunnel, joint arthritis, and knee or shoulder pain injections for over 13 years. Training Medical Emory University 2011 Residency Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School 2011-2016 Fellow Detroit Medical Center 2016-2017 Orthopaedic Surgery-Sports Medicine Fellow MBA Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University 2020-2022 Certifications ABOS Orthopaedic Surgery Board ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine CAQ Gel One Knee HA injection treatment

Jeffrey O. Anglen, MD

Indianapolis, Indiana
Orthopedic Surgery - Fractures, Orthopaedic Trauma, bone or joint injury, dislocation, bone or joint infection, osteomyelitis, compartment syndrome, thrombosis, DVT, total joint replacement, hip, knee, motor vehicle accident, broken bone, orthopaedic complication, nonunion, pulmonary embolism, fall, on the job injury
-Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) -Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and International Orthopaedic Trauma Association -Former Specialty Society President, Academic Department Chair and Director of the ABOS - Licensed in 14 states - Published >100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters - Specializing in fractures, dislocations, trauma, joint replacement, infection, complications of orthopaedic surgery, compartment syndrome, DVT/PE following surgery, musculoskeletal infection I have done medicolegal consulting for over 25 years for both plaintiff and defense, as an adjunct to my surgical practice. I have testified successfully at trial numerous times. The majority of my career has been in academic medicine, where I not only had a busy surgical practice in orthopaedic trauma, but spent a great deal of time teaching surgeons, residents, students, nurses and the public. I have served as Chairman of Orthopaedics for Indiana Uni...

Michael S. Nirenberg, D.P.M. Clinical and Forensic Podiatrist

Crown Point, Indiana
Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatrist, Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Forensic podiatrist, Foot Injury, Foot Doctor Malpractice, Foot Surgery Malpractice, Podiatry, Footprint, Foot, Infection, Ankle, Diabetes, Orthopedic, Bunion, Podiatrist Malpractice, Orthopedic surgery, Orthopedic Surgeon, Gait, Criminal, Pedicure
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 (footprints, footwear and gait) in civil and forensic matters. Trial (and Daubert) successfully tested, Dr. Nirenberg has over 31 years of podiatry experience and provides expert witness case review in: • Podiatry/podiatrist malpractice, including blood clot, CRPS, nerve injury, arthroscopic surgery, diabetes, and amputation • 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, pedicure or pedicurist-related • 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 vide...

Eric M Orenstein, MD, MBA IU Health Arnett Hospital

Lafayette, Indiana
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation
I am a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in my 34th year of practice. I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida. I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medi...

Tyson Cobb, MD

Bettendorf, Iowa
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
Dr. Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings. Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury. Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the worl...

Jeffrey Farber, MD, FACS

Des Moines, Iowa
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Jeffrey M. Farber, MD, FACS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and has been performing surgery for over 41 years. Serving as a partner at Iowa Orthopaedic Center in Des Moines, IA, Dr. Farber’s practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric musculoskeletal disorders. Complimenting his medical qualifications, he earned a Master of Jurisprudence degree in health care law from Drake University. Dr. Farber is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Michael J. Johnson, MD Salina Ortho

Salina, Kansas
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Orthopedics, Trauma, Auto Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Criminal, Whiplash, Causation, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Work Related Trauma, Independent Medical Exams, Standard of Care, Medical Records Review, Spine Care Nonoperative, Fracture, Falls, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Disorders of Spine
Dr Johnson is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina and Lead Preceptor for the surgical subspecialty rotation. He is the anatomy/cadaver lab preceptor for the medical students. He teaches family practice residents for the Smoky Hill Family Practice residency program. He did his residency at the University of Kansas-Wichita branch. He practices general orthopedic surgery in an active surgical practice in Salina, KS. He has practiced for 26 years and is still in active practice. He is licensed in Kansas and Washington. He is Medical Director for Salina Surgical Hospital. He has experience in deposition and trial testimonies (60 times in the last 4 years). Dr Johnson has several years of experience as an expert witness in a wide variety of cases including medical malpractice, workman's compensation, criminal and personal injury. He ha...

Henry H Barnard II, MD MSA Orthopedics

Louisiana
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine, Spine Surgeon, Surgery, Orthopedics, Back, Neck, Lumbar Spine
I am a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. I am familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. I have participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and my opinions are usually definitive.

Charlotte L. Kohler, [RN], CPA, CVA, CRCE-l, CPC, CHBC, CPCO Kohler Healthcare Consulting, Inc.

Woodstock, Maryland
Investigation, Medical Management - Acute Care, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Medical Devices, Medical Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine Management, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Healthcare Compliance
Healthcare Consultant, Litigation Support, Certified Valuator, CPA [RN] Retired RN. ACS Advanced Coding Specialist -Board of Medical Specialty (BMSC) CPA Certified Public Accountant -State of Maryland CVA Certified Valuation Analyst - National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts CRCE Certified Revenue Cycle Executive -American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) CPC Certified Professional Coder -American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) CHBC Certified Healthcare Business Consultant -National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants CPCO Certified Professional Compliance Officer

Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA Shawn A. Hayden MD PA

Massachusetts
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic an...

David Ruchelsman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.

Newton, Massachusetts
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Wrist and Elbow Surgery, Peripheral nerve surgery, Sports medicine of the hand and wrist
Dr. Ruchelsman is the Chief of the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedics Surgery and holds a Subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity. He is Clinical Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and a consultant at MGH/Harvard Medical School. He is the President and Director of the Hand Surgery Research & Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3). He is a hand and wrist surgery consultant for the New England Patriots, the Boston Cannons, Harvard University (Division I Ivy League), Boston College (Division I ACC) and several other regional Division I-III collegiate programs. He served as Team Physician for the USA National ice hockey and basketball teams. He continues to publish and lecture on hand and wrist injuries unique to the athlete. Dr. Ruchelsman graduated from Boston University, Summa Cum Laude. He received his medical deg...

Dean P Kendziera, MSHS, PA-C

Norton Shores, Michigan
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Physician Assistant, PA, Midlevel, Orthopedics, Surgery, Trauma, Spine, Joint replacement, fracture, sports medicine, arthroscopy, foot and ankle, osteoporosis, revision surgery, cast, splint, infections, epidural abscess, pain management, narcotics, injections, preoperative, postoperative, EMR
I have been a Physician Assistant (PA) for 23 years. I have worked in primary care, school-based health, urgent care, pediatric intensive care, outpatient orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. I have been an expert witness for 5 years. I have extensive experience as a PA, most recently in all aspects of orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. My orthopedic experience includes non-operative care and operative care as first assistant for patients with complex conditions involving the spine, neck, hand and extremities, joints, total joints and revision joints, injections, casting, wound care, perioperative care, narcotic and non-narcotic pain management, trauma and fractures. I have rounded on thousands of hospital patients for a variety of operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions; managing their pain, wellness, expectations, anticoagulation therapy, wound and dressing care, antibiotics, hospital and surgical complications, and discharge needs. I am a leader in electronic medical...

Tara L MacLaren-Gibson, CRNA

CLARKSTON, Michigan
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - Outpatient surgery, , anesthesia for office dental procedures, endoscopy, plastic surgery, airway management, orthopedic surgery, neuro surgery, General anesthesia, TIVA, pre-op evaluation, PACU, positioning, standard of care, patient safety, sedation management, CRNA practice, anesthetic techniques
I am an actively practicing CRNA with over 18 years of clinical experience including anesthesia management for inpatient and outpatient surgery, endoscopy centers, and dental offices. I worked primarily at a 400 bed community hospital for 15 years before switching completely to an outpatient practice in 2020. I was a lead CRNA for 6 years and I have been the CRNA staffing manager for a small 1099 practice for 9 years. I facilitate all onboarding of CRNAs, as well as handle staffing, payroll, and other duties necessary. I have assisted in the development of an outpatient total joint program and worked on numerous QA projects and updated and reviewed anesthesia policies. I have served as a clinical preceptor for nurse anesthetist training programs, as well as some education for medical students. I also mentor nurses as they prepare for entrance into anesthesia programs. As a clinician and expert I will provide a thorough and detail oriented review of records, case preparation a...

Kanwaldeep Sidhu, MD St Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

St Clair Shores, Michigan
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - spine surgery, orthopedic, orthopaedic, neck surgery, back surgery, thoracic spine, laminectomy, fusion, Paralysis, herniated disc, stenosis, myelopathy, quadriplegia, paraplegic, slipped disc, disc, spondylolisthesis, hematoma, disctis, osteomyelitis
Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons; In active clinical practice 28 years; Expert witness work limited to less than about 5% of entire practice. We have access to orthopaedic surgery experts for various sub specialties in orthopaedics such as Hip/knee surgery; joint replacement; hand surgery; shoulder surgery; foot/ankle surgery. All our experts are board certified by ABOS.

Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA Shawn A. Hayden MD PA

Minnesota
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic an...

Derrick L Burgess, MD Derrick L Burgess MD LLC

Madison, Mississippi
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Complex knee injuries , Shoulder injuries, Fractures , Postoperative Complications

Lawrence L Line, MD Sideline LLC

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Expert Witness, Medical Expert, IME, Deposition, Shoulder surgery , Occupational medicine, Work comp, Orthopedic Trauma
As a Board Certified Orthopedic surgeon with additional sub-specialty certification in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, I have more than 30 years of experience treating traumatic orthopedic conditions. I am the Head Team physician for the University of Southern Mississippi and have spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers organization as well as the US Olympic Team. For the last 15 years I have put this experience to use as a Medical Expert assisting lawyers in the evaluation and litigation of cases requiring medical review and expertise.

Frank O Petkovich, MD Petkovich Orthopedic and Spine Care, LLC

St. Louis, Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Orthopedics,Orthopedic Surgery,Orthopedic Surgeon,Upper Extremity,Lower Extremity,Spine Surgery,Spine Surgeon,Cervical Spine,Thoracic Spine,Lumbar Spine,back injury,neck injury,back conditions,neck conditions,Workers Compensation,Personal Injury,
**Licensed in Missouri and Illinois Dr. Petkovich was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Missouri, St. Louis, and medical degree from Saint Louis University. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (CIME). Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow and founding member, North American Spine Society Certified 6th edition AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 25% of practice includes IMEs and medical record reviews. Reports, if requested, generated in a timely manner. Multiple orthopedic body parts, including spine, examined or reviewed if requested. Practice includes general orthopedics, upper and lower extremities and spinal conditions. He is licensed in both Missouri and Illinois.

Jerome G. Piontek, MD

St. Louis , Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery - General Orthopedic Surgery, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), Fracture Care, Sports Medicine including Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Sprains, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis
Dr. Piontek is an Emeritus Member of both the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Orthopedic Surgery since 1988. He has undergone Recertification every ten years. His present Recertification extends until 2028. As a member and cofounder of the St. Luke's Hospital Orthopedic Services LLC, he has been involved in decisions and consultation regarding patient satisfaction, staff education, implant evaluation and purchasing, operating room efficiency, and quality assurance. He has been the hospital's User/Coordinator to the American Joint Replacement Registry. Dr. Piontek is available for Consultation, Chart Review, Depositions, and Trial Testimony.

Terrence Piper, MD Piper Medical-Legal Services, LLC

Saint Charles, Missouri
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - IME's, expert defendant testimony, spinal tumors, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, disability ratings, cervical spine, spinal deformities, spondylolisthesis, cauda equina syndroms, work comp, thoracic spine, general orthopedics, expert plaintiff testimony, lumbar spine, spinal trauma
Please see our website, pipermedicallegalservices.com, which provides detailed and in-depth information on Dr. Piper's personal bio and on the services he provides.

Matthew M Ragsdell, DO REGENESIS ORTHOPEDICS

Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Joint Replacement, Reverse Total Shoulder, arthroscopy, Knee, Shoulder, hip, ankle, trauma, wrist, elbow, ACL, Rotator Cuff, Orthopedics
Board Certified in orthopedic Surgery Sub specialty Board Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Years of Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma coverage

Charles D Varela, M.D. Ozark Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Center, PA

Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery
License(s): AR, MO 30 Years of active clinical practice. 20 years performing IMEs 100 IMEs performed Served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, U.S. Army Combat Support Hosptial Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center Authored 10 peer reviewed articles Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery Certification, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Michelle L Cameron-Donaldson, M.D.

Livingston, Montana
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Wound Care
Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Hourly Rates, Fast Turn Around, Johns Hopkins Trained Orthopedic Surgeon. Licensed in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Arizona.

Randa A Bascharon, DO Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute of Las Vegas

Las Vegas , Nevada
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Knee & Shoulder Specialist
Dr. Randa Bascharon is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery. Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine Sports Performance Specialist Board Certified Athletic Trainer

John Foley, MD, FAAOS JVFoley MD PLLC

Reno, Nevada
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Orthopedic Surgery, orthopedic, Board-certified, Orthopedic non-surgical, Sports medicine, Arm, Hand, Elbow, Shoulder, Neck, Back, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, arthroscopy, fracture, Joint replacement, Independent medical examination,
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery • Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine • Fellow - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS) • Graduate: Harvard Orthopedic Training Program • Chief Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital • Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained • Associate Clinical Professor – University of Nevada Reno (UNR) • California Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) • Harvard College Graduate • President: Truckee Surgery Center (2010-2019) • California and Nevada License California location is Truckee/Lake Tahoe region IME services in Reno/ Carson City, Truckee/Lake Tahoe region

Joshua A Siegel, MD Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics

Exeter, New Hampshire
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedics Non-surgical, Ultrasound, Arthroscopy, Knee Repair, Shoulder Repair, ACL Injuries, PRP Therapy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Joshua Siegel, MD is the Sports Medicine Director at Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics and has treated professional, national, and division I collegiate athletes. Dr. Siegel has mastered the latest techniques in arthroscopic surgical treatments of the knee, shoulder and elbow. He is a fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the Sports Medicine Fellowship Society. He is also a founding member of Northeast Surgery Center, an ambulatory surgery center in Newington, NH. His professional interests revolve around the surgical and medical treatment of all athletic injuries.

Raymond G. Decker, Jr., MD Central Jersey Hand Surgery

Eatontown, New Jersey
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Trauma, Hand Arthritis, Medical File Reviews, Disability Reviews, Certified Independent Medical Exams, Peer Review, Independent Medical Examinations
Board Certified in orthopedic surgery with certification of added qualification in hand surgery. Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons. American Board of Independent Medical Examiners with Certified Independent Medical Examiner. Thirty years of active clinical practice of problems related to the upper extremity. Licensed in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

Samuel E Epstein, DO Stafford Orthopedics

Manahawkin, New Jersey
Orthopedic Surgery - knee surgery, shoulder surgery, arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, fractures, carpal tunnel, disability, impairment ratings, ankle surgery, ACL, trigger finger, back pain and strain, hip pain, neck pain, wrist, auto accidents,non-surgical spine,
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery 30 years in a community based medical and surgical orthopedic practice Chief,Orthopedics Subsection of Department of Surgery at Southern Ocean Medical Center Certified by the American Board of Disability Analysts; Member of the Adult Reconstructive and Arthritis Surgery Section of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Speaker for National Business Institute

David Lent, MD Southern Westchester Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Associates

New Jersey
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Hip Replacement, Knee replacement, joint replacement, robotic surgery, adult reconstruction, partial knee replacement, MAKOplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair
F.A.A.O.S. Board certified Dr David Lent is a board certified orthopedic surgeon licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida specializing in Joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He has been in clinical practice in Westchester and the Bronx for the past 23 years at the Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates. He is now chief of Orthopedic Surgery at St Johns Riverside Hospital and is head clinical director of the Westchester Orthopedic Center. Dr Lent is a world leader in robotic hip and knee replacement surgery (MAKOplasty) and travels the country extensively lecturing and instructing surgeons in robotics. Dr Lent has been featured in the Westchester Magazine as one of Westchester County’s “Top Doctors” and has been list in Castle and Connolly for over a decade. Over the past ten years, Dr Lent has become a leader in expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. He specializes in case review prior to legal action as well as c...

Marc J Levine, MD Orthopedic and Spine Institutue

Hamilton , New Jersey
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - traumatic and degenerative cervical,lumbar,thoracic disease,IONM,cauda equina syndrome,XLIF,TLIF,ALIF,ACDF,ambulatory surgery center,instrumentation,IMEs,workers compensation,MVA,IRB,hospital employment,surgical consent,hosptial credentialing,navigation and robotic surgery,kyphoplasty,
Marc J. Levine, MD graduated from Lehigh University with Phi Beta Kappa honors. He then received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and went on to complete a surgical internship at Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Levine returned to Thomas Jefferson University for his orthopaedic surgical residency and continued on to do a fellowship in spinal surgery at the prestigious Emory University Spine Center in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Levine is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and active with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Levine is a full time practicing spinal surgeon whose practice for over 22 years has soley focused on spinal surgery. His patient population includes, traditional insurances with significant experience managing workers compensation and motor vehicle injuries. Dr. Levine is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rutgers Medical School and serves as Director of Spine Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery.He is a founding Board...

Andrew S Levy, MD,FAAOS Andrew S Levy MDPA

Millburn, New Jersey
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Cartilage
Dr Andrew Levy is a board-Certified orthopedic surgeon who completed his fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Duke University. He has additional focus and training on cartilage restoration and Transplantation. Dr Levy routinely performs common surgeries of the shoulder and knee. He also focuses on the complex problems of atypical nerve compression, scapular winging, cartilage transplantation etc. and is willing to take on failed surgeries from others. Dr Levy is repetitively listed in best doctors in America, best doctors in New Jersey, best doctors in New York etc. Dr levy is active member of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine and International Cartilage Repair and Regenerative Medicine Society . He is a researcher and teacher, participating in various FDA trials of cutting-edge new cartilage and arthritis treatment. Dr Andrew S Levy has published over 40 peer reviewed articles on orthopedic proble...

John D. Tydings, MD Central Jersey Spine Associates, PA

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Lumbar Spine Surgery, Cervical Spine Surgery, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal Trauma, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Fusion, Failed Back Surgery, Spinal Instrumentation, Workers Compensation
I am a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic spinal surgeon in practice since 1990. I am familiar with all aspects of spinal surgery including the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine from a variety of approaches, both with and without instrumentation. I have been performing sacroiliac fusions since 1990. I have been implanting spinal cord stimulators since 1991. My practice predominantly involves Workers Compensation patients and patients injured as the result of motor vehicle accidents. I regularly perform Independent Medical Evaluations and I have testified numerous times as an expert witness.

Joseph R Zerbo, DO

Linwood, New Jersey
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spine Injury, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Surgical Complications, Spine Fracture, Radiculopathy, Spinal Instrumentation, Spine Infection, Cervical Fusim, Discography
Board Certified AOBOS, Pravate Practice since 1988, member North American Spine Society 1999

Thomas Eagan, MD

Gloversville, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - ABIME, IAIME
I am an experienced orthopaedic surgeon and experienced independent medical examiner. I have testified widely in Worker's Compensation cases as well as liability cases. I have performed many independent medical examinations for a wide variety of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. I work well with the parties involved in evaluating the issues at hand. I am available for independent medical examinations and expert witness services. I perform in depth medical record reviews as part of my evaluations.

David Lent, MD Southern Westchester Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Associates

New Rochelle, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Hip Replacement, Knee replacement, joint replacement, robotic surgery, adult reconstruction, partial knee replacement, MAKOplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair
F.A.A.O.S. Board certified Dr David Lent is a board certified orthopedic surgeon licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida specializing in Joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He has been in clinical practice in Westchester and the Bronx for the past 23 years at the Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates. He is now chief of Orthopedic Surgery at St Johns Riverside Hospital and is head clinical director of the Westchester Orthopedic Center. Dr Lent is a world leader in robotic hip and knee replacement surgery (MAKOplasty) and travels the country extensively lecturing and instructing surgeons in robotics. Dr Lent has been featured in the Westchester Magazine as one of Westchester County’s “Top Doctors” and has been list in Castle and Connolly for over a decade. Over the past ten years, Dr Lent has become a leader in expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. He specializes in case review prior to legal action as well as c...

Eric Spencer, MD Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Rye, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - shoulder surgery, knee surgery, wrist surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, upper extremity specialist, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, ORIF, fracture care, joint instability, general orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper extremity tendinitis
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a thriving private practice in Westchester, New York. I specialize in Sports Medicine, as well as conditions and surgery of the shoulder, knee, hand, wrist, and elbow. Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is one of the premier Orthopedic groups in Westchester County. We strive to provide world class Orthopedic care in the community setting. I have the honor of being made Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in January, 2024. I have two Ivy league degrees, including an Honors degree from Dartmouth College. I went to medical school at Columbia University. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. While there I also studied at Harvard University (Pediatric Orthopedics), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Orthopedic Oncology), and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas (Orthopedic Trauma). I completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joi...

Henry H Barnard II, MD MSA Orthopedics

North Carolina
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine, Spine Surgeon, Surgery, Orthopedics, Back, Neck, Lumbar Spine
I am a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. I am familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. I have participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and my opinions are usually definitive.

Seth L. Jaffe, D.O. IME Solutions, PLLC

Charlotte, North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery - Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Rotator Cuff Repair, Knee and Hip Joint Replacement, Fracture Care, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries, Overuse Syndromes/Injuries, Nerve Injuries, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Chronic Pain, Soft Tissue Injuries
Board Certified, Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon, in active practice since 1994. Specialty focus in Medical-Legal evaluations, IME's, Impairment and Disability Evaluations/Ratings, AMA Guidelines, Peer-Peer and medical file reviews, Video depositions and Expert testimony. Currently working with and representing worker's compensation and insurance carriers, attorneys for plaintiffs and defense, State/Federal disability carriers. Opinions are supported by evidence based medicine and over 1000 evaluations and 200 depositions. Rapid report turnaround, usually within 48 hours.

DOUGLAS GULA, D.O. Quality Evaluation

WEST CHESTER, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Spine Surgery and Evaluations, Hand Surgery, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, and Trauma surgery

James Kemmler, MD

Celina, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery - orthopedic, orthopaedic, trauma, total joints, shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, wrist, elbow, revisions, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, hand and wrist reconstruction, arthroscopic sports reconstruction
I have spent over 13 years performing KePRO Medicare/Tricare/Medicaid standard of care reviews and have also been involved with BWC/Sheakley standard of care and care utilization evaluations for a number of years. I have also performed case and care reviews, in addition to performing depositions as necessary, for accident, medical malpractice, and BWC cases throughout my orthopaedic career. IME’s have also been an ongoing part of my practice. These reviews and involvements have transitioned into the development of my consulting business; James Kemmler, MD Consulting, LLC. I have been practicing orthopaedic surgery now for approximately 25 years. My practice is global, encompassing all ages from infants to the elderly. I cover all aspects of trauma; all total joints, including shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, wrist, elbow, including revisions as well as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty; hand and wrist reconstruction; all arthroscopic sports reconstruction, elbow, shoulder, knee, wrist...

Eric Miller, MD Ortho Expert Witness

Akron, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Fracture, Trauma, Crush, Accident, Pelvis, Femur, Arm, Leg, Elbow, Ankle, Shoulder, Knee
I am a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic trauma surgeon in clinical practice since 2009. I have spent my entire career at level-1 trauma centers caring for the most critically injured patients. In addition to general orthopedic surgery, I have expertise in all fractures of the pelvis and extremities that do not involve the spine. I have additional clinical expertise in fracture related issues such as non-unions, mal-unions, limb lengthenings and deformity corrections. I have been heavily involved with teaching orthopedic residents at our local residency program as well as at national resident fracture courses. I have been awarded "Teacher of the Year" by the orthopedic residents and medical students multiple times. I serve as Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). I have been senior author on nearly a dozen published videos on orthopedic trauma, presented both at national meetings and online. I have multiple publi...

Eric M Orenstein, MD, MBA IU Health Arnett Hospital

Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation
I am a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in my 34th year of practice. I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida. I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medi...

Randall R Wroble, MD --None--

COLUMBUS, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - knee surgery, shoulder surgery, sports injuries, knee replacement, robotic knee surgery, wrestling injuries, hockey injuries, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy
Dr Wroble has been in the private practice of orthopedic surgery for over 30 years. Dr. Wroble has performed over 10,000 orthopedic surgical procedures primarily involving the knee or shoulder and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Team physician for professional, Olympic, college and high school teams. Many years of resident and student teaching. Extensive speaking experience at the local, state, and national level. Numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and book authorship. Provided expert testimony in numerous depositions and reviewed records for dozens of cases. Expert consulting assisting both plaintiff and defense in issues regarding standard of care, surgical complications, and injury causation. Priority availability for scheduling meetings and depositions. Reliably meeting required deadlines. Willing to travel throughout the United States. Taking complex medical case and communicating the pertinent facts in a clear, simple, and organize...

Stephen Conner, MD Arcadia Medical Group

Edmond, Oklahoma
Orthopedic Surgery, Family Medicine - Total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, orthopedic trauma surgery, sports injuries, Orthopedic IMEs, Peer Reviews, Record Reviews, Medical Malpractice, plaintiff, defense, Family Medicine, Mental Health
Dr. Conner has been and currently is in the active practice of Orthopedic Surgery in the Oklahoma City area for over 35 years. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Areas of practice include operative and non-operative treatment of Adult Degenerative and Arthritic conditions; Orthopedic Trauma,; Sports Injuries; soft tissue injuries; conditions of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles; hand injuries; spinal conditions and injuries (non-operative only). His surgical procedures include total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, sports injuries. Dr Conner is an OU Physician through the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and regularly sees clinic patients, performs surgery, and takes emergency call in the practice of Orthopedic Surgery. He previously served as an Assistant Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery. His legal experience spans over 30 years of IME, Med Ma...

Akash Gupta, MD

Portland, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Foot surgery, ankle surgery, bunion, Achilles, fracture, joint replacement, sports medicine, arthritis, sprain, tendon tear, revision surgery, knee, lower extremity, arthroscopy, cartilage, hip surgery, upper extremity, trauma
Dr. Gupta is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. He completed orthopaedic residency at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center, one of the world's busiest and most respected orthopaedic trauma hospitals. He then completed a highly prestigious fellowship in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, which is annually considered the top orthopaedic hospital in the nation. Dr. Gupta has been in private practice for 6 years and practices general orthopaedic surgery with a focus on foot and ankle disorders. He treats common conditions such as bunions, hallux rigidus, and flatfeet. Dr. Gupta is one of a handful of foot and ankle surgeons nationwide with training in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. He also treats degenerative conditions such as ankle arthritis and tendon dysfunction for which he performs ankle replacements and soft tissue reconstructio...

James R Kopp, MD James R. Kopp, MD, PC

Cove, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery - Spine and spine surgery, Malpractice, Case reviews, Sports medicine, Disability, Peer review, General orthopedic surgery, Orthopedics non-surgical, Joint replacement, IMEs, Disability evaluation
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in private practice with 31 years of civilian and 8 years of military (4 Residency and 4 Staff) experience in Orthopedic Surgery. I have developed an interest in IME and Legal Expert examinations due to my interest in teaching, which is what I view the role of an expert. I have attended the SEAK conference on expert testimony, the AMA course on IMEs and currently spend about 80% of my practice time "Forensic Orthopedics," i.e. IMEs and legal expert testimony. I am licensed in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, and Alaska. I am an experienced expert witness.

chris cawley, DO, FAOAO, MPT

lebanon, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - expert witness, record reviews, Independent medical exams, plaintiff, defendant
Extensive military/combat experience , PA, VA, Washington State active licenses. UR/IME experience.

Adnan N. Cheema, MD

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Shoulder Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Sports Medicine, Workman's Compensation, PIP, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident
Adnan N. Cheema, MD is an orthopedic surgeon who trained at some of the top institutions in his specialty, including the world’s best hospital – the Mayo Clinic. He has a busy active surgical practice managing a wide variety of conditions and injuries, including those of the scapula, clavicle, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Dr. Cheema is also an expert in sports injuries of the shoulder and knee. He performs shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee arthroscopy. He cares for patients involved in car accidents, worker's compensation, and athletic injuries. Some common conditions treated include rotator cuff tears, shoulder labral tears, shoulder arthritis, shoulder fractures, humerus fractures, tennis elbow, triceps and biceps ruptures, elbow arthritis, elbow fractures, cubital tunnel syndrome, Tommy John surgeries, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist fractures, TFCC tears, trigger fingers, mass excisions, nerve repair, wrist tendinitis, wrist arthroscopy, tendon repair, finger fractures, knee ...

Darci Dellwardt, PA-C, MBA

LEWISBERRY, Pennsylvania
General Practice, Orthopedic Surgery - Veteran Disability Exams, Plastic Surgery, Family Practice, DOT/FMCSA Exams for commercial vehicle drivers, Urgent Care
Over 19 years working as a physician assistant, 6 years teaching PA students, 6 years teaching anatomy and physiology, 5 years conducting Veteran Disability Exams, FMCSA certified for DOT physicals since 2011.

Richard E Grant M.D. GOBJS

Ambler, Pennsylvania
Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Educator, Hip and Knee Replacement, Lumbar Spine Surgery
Conduct in-office Orthopaedic IMEs each Monday with IMX. Review cases with Turning Point Tuesday through Friday afternoon. Previous U.S.A.F active duty 11 years and USAF reserve to 20 years.

Asif Ilyas, MD,MBA,FACS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - vaccine injury, nerve damage/compression, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, brachial plexus, opioids, narcotics, pill mills, trauma, fractures, compartment syndrome, amputation, scarring, arthritis, infection, MRSA, trigger finger, tendonitis, epicondylitis, medical device design, causation, disability
Thought leader, prolific researcher, and dedicated educator. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Holds a Subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. Active clinical practice at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia focusing on hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and nerve injuries. Completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the Temple University Hospital and his Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital as a Harvard Fellow. Holds the rank of Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Thomas Jefferson University. Serves as the Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program Director as well at Jefferson. Previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Temple University Hospital and Clinical Instructor at the Harvard Medical School. Recipient of numerous honors and awards, including being annually recognized by Castle & Connolly Top Doctors for Philadelphia. Received multiple teaching ...

Anthony Ndu, MD, MBA Kandu Medical Consulting LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.

Ronald N. Rosenfeld, DO, MD ROSENFELD ORTHOPAEDICS

Broomall, Pennsylvania
Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Orthopedic Surgery - injury evaluation, motor vehicle, work related, disability
Ronald Rosenfeld, D.O., M.D. has been in the private practice of orthopedic surgery for over 40 years and during that time has performed thousands of orthopedic surgical procedures. Dr. Rosenfeld 's areas of clinical expertise include issues involving the shoulder, hip, knee, and non-operative spine . Dr. Rosenfeld has performed hundreds of independent medical examinations (IME's) and medical file reviews as an expert and has provided expert testimony in numerous depositions and courtroom appearances that have involved personal injuries including those related to work, sports and motor vehicle accidents. Education: Dr. Rosenfeld is one of the few physicians in the country to have both osteopathic (D.O.) and allopathic (M.D.) medical degrees, having graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He completed his postgraduate training in surgery at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and in orthopedic surgery at the Albert ...

Scott Sexton, MD VSAS Medical Legal Evaluations

Allentown , Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery - orthopedic trauma, fractures, nonunions, compartment syndrome, general orthopedics, joint replacement, shoulder, elbow,humerus, nerve injury, pelvis, acetabulum, femur, tibia fractures, ankle fractures; hip, knee, spine, pain, tendon tears, orthopedic surgery, trauma, infection, amputation
Since 2007 I have been employed full time as an orthopedic surgeon at a large level 1 trauma center. I serve as the director of orthopedic trauma and have performed over 600 cases per year for 15+ years. I manage acute injuries to the upper and lower extremities surgically and non operatively and deal with the long term sequelae of these injuries including infection, nonunion, and nerve injury. As part of my role, I educate and train medical and physician assistant students. I also oversee quality control of the orthopedic trauma program and attend and participate in monthly quality meetings and M&M reviews. I also participate in local and national meetings as an educator and instructor. I routinely see patients in the office 2 days a week and manage the acute injuries, while also maintaining a practice in general orthopedics, including performing arthroscopy and joint replacement. I perform surgery 2-3 days per week and perform 600+ surgeries per year with a high volume of...

Henry H Barnard II, MD MSA Orthopedics

South Carolina
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine, Spine Surgeon, Surgery, Orthopedics, Back, Neck, Lumbar Spine
I am a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. I am familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. I have participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and my opinions are usually definitive.

Mark A. Rowley, MD Mark A. Rowley, M.D., LLC

Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine - Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Worker's Compensation, Causation and Work Capacity, Medical and Hospital Errors, Nursing Home Injuries
Qualifications: Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Full-time clinical practice. Residency and Fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Environmental and Occupational Medicine. Specialty focus: Orthopaedic Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Causation, Standard of Care, Medical and Hospital Errors, Nursing Home Injuries.

Edwin M Holt

Knoxville, Tennessee
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - general orthopedics, trauma orthopedics, Knee surgery-sports medicine, total knee replacements
I am a Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon who had been in practice for over 32 years. My practice was high volume at the level one trauma center as well as a clinical professorship with teaching responsibilities. My practice emphasis was in general orthopedics, trauma, and sports medicine with a special emphasis on knees and knee replacement surgery. I am well versed in giving depositions and I have been an expert witness in a malpractice trial twice during my career.

H. James Wiesman, MD Columbia Orthopedic Clinic

Columbia, Tennessee
Orthopedic Surgery

Daniel J. Aldrich, MD Lakepointe Orthopaedics

Heath, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery - shoulder, knee, fracture, injury, accident, surgery
Originally from Akron, Ohio, Dr. Aldrich received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame. He attended medical school at The Chicago Medical School, and then completed a five-year orthopedic residency at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, OH, followed by a one-year fellowship in Sports Medicine in Aspen, CO. He is a board certified general orthopedic surgeon, with special interest in knee and shoulder. He has been in practice for 23 years, and has experience with case reviews, expert opinions, depositions and trial preparation.

Richard G Buch, MD The Dallas Limb Restoration Center

Plano, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery, Oncology - Orthopedic Oncology, Bone Cancer, Bone Infections, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Joint Infections, Joint Revisions, Complex Orthopedic Reconstructions, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Replacement, Ankle Replacement, Elbow Replacement, Knee Replacement, Knee Revisions
Dr. Richard G. Buch graduated from the University of Illinois in 1982 and then performed his internship and residency at Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He then completed fellowships in orthopaedic oncology at National Institute of Health-George Washington University Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center and Children's National Medical Center. A fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Buch is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic oncologist in Dallas, Texas practicing at the Dallas Limb Restoration Center. The Dallas Limb Restoration Center is a highly specialized center that was founded by Dr. Buch to offer expert care to adults and children who are at risk of loosing their limbs to cancer, infection, and failed joint replacements. With a reputation for compassionate, personalized care and highly-skilled expertise, he was named by D Magazine as one of the top 100 Dallas physicians. Dr. Buch has performe...

Jeffrey E. Budoff, MD SouthWest Orthopedic Group

Houston, Texas
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Arm, Upper Extremity, Rotator Cuff, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Pain, Trauma, Reconstruction, Fractures, Dislocations, Arthritis, Nerve Injuries, Tendon Injuries, Infection, Causation, Independent Medical Examinations / IMEs, Workers Compensation
Jeffrey E. Budoff, MD is a Board Certified Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity surgeon, with a Certificate of Additional Qualification in Hand Surgery. He specializes in the Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder. Dr. Budoff completed two fellowships, in both Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Budoff was previously an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine, where he taught residents and fellows for nine years. Dr. Budoff has edited 7 textbooks and part of another, written 47 peer-reviewed papers and authored 23 textbook chapters. He is an expert in arthroscopic and open surgery of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder. Dr. Budoff served as an Associate Master Instructor of shoulder arthroscopy for a national organization, where he taught other practicing orthopedic surgeons the most up-to-date techniques. He was an Associate Editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery and a Reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, two of the most prestigious orthop...

James Carson, MD, MPH

Houston, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery - Joint Replacement, General Orthopedics, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Fracture Care, Personal Injury
Board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstruction/joint replacement. I specialize in primary joint replacement and revision of joint replacement surgeries that failed for any reason. Multiple years of experience in high level trauma treatment for several years. I cover multiple high level trauma centers and work at a center to receive transfers from multiple smaller hospitals. I also have much experience in caring for patients in Personal Injury litigation. I perform IMEs (independent medical examinations) and depositions as needed.

Tyson Cobb, MD

Texas
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, small joint arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
Dr. Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings. Specialized areas of expertise include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Cubital tunnel surgery, Carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury. Dr. Cobb is the immediate past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the worl...

Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA Shawn A. Hayden MD PA

Plano, Texas
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic an...

Kevin Karl Kruse, MD Texas Orthopaedic Associates

Dallas, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder surgery, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Shoulder Labral Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Arthroscopic Cuff Repair, Biceps tendon
Orthopaedic surgeon double fellowship trained in the shoulder, elbow, and hand. Active clinical practice with over 700 surgeries per year. Significant teaching, and national/international lecturing experience. Consults for medical device companies on product development and has patents pending on several medical devices. Former Division one college football linebacker. Now specializes in shoulder surgery exclusively. Busiest clinical practice in the state of Texas.

Obi Osuji, MD Signature Orthopaedics

Mesquite, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery - Total Joints, Hip Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty, Hip Reconstruction, Knee Reconstruction, Total Joints, Trauma, Total Joint Replacement, Joint Replacement
Obi Osuji, MD is a fellowship-trained, board-certified general orthopedic surgeon and specialist in hip and knee conditions. He has vast training and experience in surgical repair and reconstruction of injured or degenerative joints, bones, ligaments and tendons. He has expertise in minimally invasive total joint surgery, articular cartilage restoration, regenerative medicine including stem cell treatment. He also diagnoses and treats sports injuries. Dr. Osuji believes in effective communication with patients to advise them on the optimal treatment for their conditions to fully engage them in their medical or surgical treatment. His goal is to select the treatment options that minimize pain, while restoring function and returning the patients to their active lifestyle. He completed his undergraduate premedical education at the City University of New York, graduating Summa Cum laude with a degree in Biochemistry. He obtained his medical degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto...

Jeremy Rush, MD

San Antonio, Texas
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Pediatric Sports Medicine, Pediatric Trauma, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
Jeremy K. Rush, MD FAAP is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is the only orthopedic surgeon in the San Antonio area who is dual-fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. His clinical practice includes sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle, with a focus on complex knee surgery, patellar instability, and shoulder instability. He also specializes in the treatment of fractures and other acute and chronic injuries in the young athlete. Dr. Rush graduated from Texas A&M University with a BA in Biology. He then attended the Texas A&M University System College of Medicine, where he received an M.D. and graduated with honors and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Brooke Army Medical Center and a subsequent pediatric orthopaedic fellowship at the Campbell Clinic / University of Tennessee in Memphis, TN. Dr. Rush also completed an...

Neal C Small, MD Orthopedic Expert Services

Dallas, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Spine Care, Orthopedics Non-Surgical, Disability Evaluation, Fracture, Total Joint, Shoulder, Knee, Lower Extremity
Neal Small, M.D. has been in the private practice of orthopedic surgery for over 35 years. Dr. Small has performed over 15,000 orthopedic surgical procedures. Dr. Small's areas of clinical expertise include issues involving the knee, shoulder and spine. Dr. Small is a past president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). Dr. Small has performed hundreds of independent medical examinations (IME's) and thousands of medical file reviews as an expert. Dr. Small has provided expert testimony in numerous depositions and courtroom appearances.

Michelle L Cameron-Donaldson, M.D.

Utah
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Wound Care
Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Hourly Rates, Fast Turn Around, Johns Hopkins Trained Orthopedic Surgeon. Licensed in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Arizona.

Kirt M Kimball, MD Kirt Kiimball MD PC

Provo, Utah
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - trauma, complex Orthopedic conditions, knee, shoulder, spine, knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement, work related, apportionment issues, pre-existing issues, fractures, arthroscopy
​Experienced in IME, AME, evaluation in California. Have ability to make sense out of complex musculoskeletal situations including issues of apportionment and impact of preexisting conditions. My years of experience in general orthopedic conditions as well as subspecialty focus have equipped me with a skill set in evaluating complex issues. Brigham Young University (BYU) 1965-’69. ​​Univ. Of Southern California (USC) 1969-70 ​​Univ. of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)​ M.D. Degree 1970-1974 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society Surgical Internship: ​Orange County Medical Center​1974-75. Orthopedic Surgery Residency: ​Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital ​1975-79. ​​Univ. of Southern California (USC) – Orthopedic Surgery Residency ​Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners​​​​1975 ​Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons​​​​1980 ​Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)​​1981-present ​Fellow, American Orthopedic Society Sports Medicine (AOSSM)​​1982-pr...

Romney C. Andersen, MD Andersen Orthopaedics, LLC

Newport News, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Compartment Syndrome, Amputations, Fracture Care, Limb Salvage, Orthopaedic Trauma, Soft Tissue Trauma, Osteoporosis, Extremity Injuries, Crush Injuries, Gun Shot Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Work Place Injuries, Military Injuries, Maritime Injuries, Railway Injuries and Orthopaedic Infections.
Romney C. Andersen, MD, AAOS Fellow, ABOS Board Certified. Dr. Andersen is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience managing orthopaedic trauma patients. He has published extensively in the area of orthopaedic trauma. His areas of specialty include Compartment Syndrome, Amputations, Fracture Care, Limb Salvage, Orthopaedic Trauma, Soft Tissue Trauma, Osteoporosis, Extremity Injuries, Crush Injuries, Gun Shot Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Work Place Injuries, Military Injuries, Maritime Injuries, Railway Injuries and Orthopaedic Infections. Dr. Andersen is the Chief of Orthopaedics for the Riverside Health System and is a practicing orthopaedic trauma surgeon. He is a Professor of Surgery at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Formally he was the Chairman of Orthopaedics at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and oversaw the training program of 38 trainees, and an attending staff of 26 surgeons. Dr. Andersen has testified in court...

chris cawley, DO, FAOAO, MPT

Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - expert witness, record reviews, Independent medical exams, plaintiff, defendant
Extensive military/combat experience , PA, VA, Washington State active licenses. UR/IME experience.

Lawrence F Cohen, MD Commonwealth Medical Review

Richmond, Virginia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spinal Trauma, Spinal Tumors, Scoliosis Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Disc Disease, Spinal Fusions, Spinal Instrumentation, Kyphoplasty, Minimally Invasive Spine,
Administrative Assistant Theresa Hubbard Email- [email protected]

Jan-Eric Esway, MD Jan-Eric Esway, MD, PLLC

Fredericksburg, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery
Completed SEAK training courses. Medico-legal case reviews. Depositions and trial experience. Independent medical examinations and writing reports. Workman's Compensation cases. Chart/file reviews.

David G Goss, MD, FAAOS, CIME Tidewater Spine and Orthopaedic Center / Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center

Chesapeake, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
I am a fellowship-trained spinal surgeon, and have been in full time clinical practice since 2001. I attended the University of Virginia for undergraduate studies and medical school, and trained at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for orthopaedic surgery residency. Subsequent to residency, I completed a Neuro-Orthopaedic Spinal Fellowship in Adelaide, Australia. My clinical practice consists of nonsurgical and surgical management of all spinal disorders and injuries, including work-related injuries, automobile accidents, degenerative conditions, sports injuries, etc. Additionally, I perform a vast array of interventional spine procedures in office, for the management of spinal pain. I have extensive experience in performing medicolegal services, including medical record reviews, independent medical examinations, deposition / courtroom testimony, etc. I strive to always provide thorough, timely, objective, and unbiased evaluations, in all cases. I am a certified independent ...

Candice P Holden, MD

Fairfax, Virginia
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - pediatric orthopedics, trauma, disability, sports medicine, cerebral palsy,

Ryan T Jahn, MD Jahn Orthopedics, LLC

Yorktown, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Instability Repair, Labrum Repair, Arthroscopic Surgeries, ACL surgery, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Replacements, Shoulder Arthritis, Knee Arthritis, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Meniscal Repair , Cartilage Injuries, Meniscus Injuries, Compartment Syndrome
Ryan T. Jahn, MD is an ABOS Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 9 years of experience managing orthopedic patients. Fellowship trained at the University of Colorado in Sports Medicine. Team physician and consultant for amateur, collegiate and pro athletes. Dr Jahn has published multiple articles in peer reviewed Journals. He is a Surgical specialist in Knee arthroscopy, Shoulder arthroscopy and Shoulder Arthroplasty. Dr. Jahn is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon at Langley AFB hospital specializing in Sports Medicine where he also serves as the the Medical Director of Orthopedics. Dr. Jahn provides Orthopedic Trauma Care at a Level 2 trauma Center. Dr Jahn testifies for both plaintiffs and defendants in Medical Malpractice cases and Liability Cases and provides peer reviews for insurance claims. Areas Of Interest - Sports medicine - Shoulder Surgery - Shoulder Replacement - Reverse Shoulder Replacement - Rotator Cuff Repairs - Shoulder Instability - Labrum Repairs - ...

Ugochi Okoroafor-Ridgway, MD Niche Hand Surgery and Orthopedics

Fairfax, Virginia
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Hand Fractures, Wrist Fractures, Hand and Wrist Arthritis, Hand Masses, Nerve Injury, Tendon Injury, DeQuervain's, Workers’ Compensation, TFCC, Ligament Injury, Dupuytren's, Nerve Repair, Microsurgery, Wrist Arthroscopy, Medical Record Review
Dr. Okoroafor is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery. She is the founder and CEO of Niche Hand Surgery and Orthopedics, a private medical practice located in Fairfax, VA. Warmly known by her patients and colleagues as “Dr. O,” she prides herself on her approachable bedside manner and on providing culturally competent orthopedic care. Her clinical expertise includes hand and wrist fractures, tendon injuries, sports injuries, workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, nerve problems, and more. Dr. Okoroafor is certified in both orthopedic surgery and hand surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and she has extensive training in microvascular surgery. She is licensed in Colorado, North Carolina, and Virginia. In addition to her full time clinical practice, she is actively involved in research, which she has presented nationally, and she has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters. She is a member of the Amer...

Aasta R Pedersen ARC Orthopaedics LLC

Norfolk, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Arthroscopy, Shoulder surgery, Labrum tear, Rotator cuff tear, Knee Surgery, ACL, Meniscus tear, Cartilage, Hip Surgery, Hip impingement, FAI, Bursitis, Compartment syndrome, Amputation, Sports Injury, Military Injury, Overuse Injury, Nonsurgical, PRP, Injection
Aasta R. Pedersen, MD is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine with over 14years of experience in managing orthopaedic patients. She is a surgical specialist in knee, shoulder, and hip arthroscopy. She also specializes in nonsurgical treatments such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. Sports fellowship trained at Wake Forest University. Dr. Pedersen is a Team Physician and consultant for amateur, military, and Olympic athletes. Dr. Pedersen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. She is a Reviewer for the Journal of Arthroscopy. Dr. Pedersen is currently the Chief of Orthopaedics at McDonald Army Medical Center. She testifies for both plaintiffs and defendants in Medical Malpractice cases and Liability Cases. Provides peer reviews for insurance claims. Areas Of Interest - Sports medicine - Shoulder Surgery – Shoulder Instability - Rotator Cuff Repairs - Sh...

Mark A. Rowley, MD Mark A. Rowley, M.D., LLC

Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine - Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fractures, Worker's Compensation, Causation and Work Capacity, Medical and Hospital Errors, Nursing Home Injuries
Qualifications: Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Full-time clinical practice. Residency and Fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Environmental and Occupational Medicine. Specialty focus: Orthopaedic Surgery, Worker's Compensation, Causation, Standard of Care, Medical and Hospital Errors, Nursing Home Injuries.

Henry H Barnard II, MD MSA Orthopedics

West Virginia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine, Spine Surgeon, Surgery, Orthopedics, Back, Neck, Lumbar Spine
I am a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. I am familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. I have participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and my opinions are usually definitive.

David H. Bartlett, MD David H. Bartlett M.D., LLC

Madison, Wisconsin
Orthopedic Surgery - Knee, Shoulder, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee Replacement, Total knee replacement, Makoplasty
Active clinical practice in orthopedic surgery for 35 years, specializing in knee and shoulder reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery. Pioneer in techniques of arthroscopic surgery and knee replacement.

David A. Fetter, MD, FAAOS, FIAIME, CMLE Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Injury Center, Ltd.

Wisconsin
Orthopedic Surgery - Causation Complex Orthopedic Cases, Medical File Review, Contributor Lower Extremity AMA Guides Causation of Disease and Injury, Second Edition, 2014, Faculty American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, 40+ years Experience, Active Practice
CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, (formerly American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians). QUALIFICATIONS: Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, Member American Medical Association, Mid-American Orthopaedic Society, Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Illinois State Medical Society, Lake County Medical Society (President 1996), Maricopa County Medical Society, Illinois License #036-057645, Wisconsin License #38694, Arizona License #28612, Orthopedic Consultant to the City of Chicago, and U.S. Department of Justice, CAUSATION of Complex Orthopedic Cases, 40+ years of Experience,

Jeffrey G. Nicholson, PA-C, PhD, M.Ed, MPAS, DFAAPA PA Experts Network

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Physician Assistant, General Practice - Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Nurse Practitioner, Expert Witness Referrals, PAs, NPs, and RNs, nurse, sitter, nursing home, long term care, assisted living, memory care, EMT, CRNA, CNM, PT.
Dr. Nicholson is a 30 years practicing PA, PA Educator and experienced legal consultant. He can testify himself for PAs and NPs as well as provide other PA, NP and RNs. Malpractice case merit review, expert witness, deposition and testimony for all medical specialties. Dr. Nicholson is a recognized leader in the PA profession and recognized expert on PA malpractice. He can either help you personally or provide the right expert, usually within 24 hours. Current CV Highlights: Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants; President, American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine; Membership Commission, AAPA; Delegate, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants; Board of Directors, Hillside Health Care International Mission Clinic; Adjunct Clinical Faculty, University of Wisconsin – Madison PA Program Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Marquette University PA Program Fellow, Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants President, PA Experts Netwo...

Wade K. Jensen, MD KCMD Enterprises, Inc.

Afton, Wyoming
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spinal Fusion Surgery, Lumbar Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Cervical Arthroplasty, Scoliosis Surgery, Medical Device Patents, Pedicle Screw Surgery, Workers Compensation, IMEs, Laminectomy, Microdiscectomy, Spine Surgery Complications, Endoscopic Spine Surgery
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dual Fellowship trained in Orthopedic and Neurological Spinal Surgery. I am an expert in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine from the least invasive to the most complex, including revision surgery. I also treat general Orthopedic Surgery conditions as part of my practice. I have multiple patents issued that are licensed in the medical space. I perform IME's, chart reviews, treat work compensation patients, serve as an Expert Spine Surgeon, have performed many depositions, and have testified in court. I provide a high quality opinion letter hyperlinked to the actual medical records reviewed. Attorney's have called these reports the new standard.
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