Sports Medicine Expert Witnesses in Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement, joint replacement, fractures, trauma, personal injury, arthroscopic surgery, General Orthopedics, Published research

Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, fellow of AAOS and ACS, nearly 20 years of practice as a community general Orthopedic Surgeon with an emphasis in arthroscopic surgery, author of over 15 peer reviewed journal articles. He treats all aspects of Orthopedics for one stop shopping for patient care. Nearly 20 years experience with legal consulting including product liability, personal injury, and malpractice claims. Our office is able to have documents reviewed on a rush basis to meet any deadline, and typically reports are written within 24 hours of an IME. We take both defense and plaintiff cases. 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 also treats most pathology in the field and non-operative care for spinal pain. He completed an additional year of Fellowship training for Sports Medicine and arthrosco...

Columbia, Missouri

Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery, Neurological Surgery, Spinal Neurosurgery, Spinal Instrumentation, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Parkinson Disease, Affective Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Nerve Injuries, Functional Neurosurgery, Pain Procedures, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Vascular Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine

Thorkild Vad Norregaard, M.D. Professor of Neurosurgery | Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Dr. Thorkild Vad Norregaard is a board-certified neurosurgeon and researcher with over 40 years of clinical experience in complex surgical interventions and medical innovation. Currently, he serves as a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, where he also previously held the role of Interim Chief. Dr. Norregaard is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, a credential he has maintained since 1992. Clinical Expertise and Case Portfolio Dr. Norregaard has maintained a high-volume academic practice, performing approximately 450 surgical cases per year, half of which are complex tertiary referrals. spinal pain through minimally invasive surgical procedures, including spinal instrumentation. Recently Dr. Norregaard has scaled back his clinical practice and added additional academic activities including teaching medical student...

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.

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow, Wrist, Sports Medicine Specialist, Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive, Multi-Ligament, Crush Injuries, Fracture, Labrum, Evidence Based, Injury Specialist, Meniscus, Ankle, Pain, Rotator Cuff , ACL, Carpal Tunnel

Dr. Melander is a double board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine with more than 18 years performing IMEs. He is well known for providing timely and accurate exams in Missouri and Illinois. He has an excellent reputation with many insured entities and law firms and is a regional expert in worker's compensation, no-fault and personal injury claims which include issues concerning causal relationship, permanent impairment ratings, schedule loss of use, apportionment and disability. Dr. Matthew Melander is also a preeminent figure in the field of orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine, Workers' Compensation and Medicolegal Expertise, with a sterling reputation built upon 18 years of experience, dedication and excellence. With dual board certifications, Dr. Melander's expertise spans the comprehensive spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive procedures, catering to a wide array of athletic and work-related conditions. He performs ...

Missouri

Pain Management - Medicine, Life Care Planning - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PM&R, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, sports medicine, IME, traumatic injuries, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, defense and plaintiff, Tampa, Florida, Impairment Ratings, Causation, Permanency, Independent Medical Examiner, Physician Expert Witness, Physician Life Care Planning

Board-certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with over 25 years of experience. Expertise in the areas of musculoskeletal, spine, brain, and central and peripheral nerve injuries, as well as disability and sports medicine. Active clinical practice. Certified Independent Medical Examiner and Certified Physician Life Care Planner. Has performed over 500 Future Cost of Care and Life Care Plan assessments. Experienced expert at trial and has testified in over 100 depositions. Medical licenses in Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Kansas.