Amputations Expert Witnesses

Amputations expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on amputations. The amputations expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Construction, Critical Care Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Forensic Medicine, General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Long Term Care, Nurse, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, OSHA, and Pain Management - Medicine.

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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

Alabama
OSHA, Safety - FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, Industrial Accidents, Confined Space, Slips / Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Premises Liability Expert, Trenching & Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklifts, Workplace Safety, Amputations, Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, OSHA Citations, Construction Accidents, Machine Guarding, Electrocutions
Overview: Safety and health executive and consultant with over 15 years of progressive experience, including hands-on field work, executive leadership, consulting, and expert witness engagements. Holds board-certified and chartered professional designations in the U.S. (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and U.K. (CMIOSH). Certifications: - Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada - Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom Expertise: Recognized expertise in occupational and transportation safety compliance, including the practical application of OSHA Construction and General Industry standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910) and FMCSA/DOT regulations (49 CFR) within multi-employer, high-risk environments. Demonstrated experience investigating significant incidents, a...
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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)

Alabama
OSHA, Safety - Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Confined Space, Slips/Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Trenching/Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklift, Workplace Safety, Aerial Lifts, Amputations, Material Handling, Electrocution, Ladder Safety, OSHA, Construction Accident, Warehouse Safety, Fall Protection
Board-certified and chartered safety & health executive and consultant, holding designations in the United States (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and the United Kingdom (CMIOSH). 20+ years of relevant work experience from field to executive leadership followed by safety consulting and safety expert witness work. Expert in OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 interpretation, compliance auditing, and safety management systems. — CERTIFICATIONS — · Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States · Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada · Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom — EXPERTISE — · Construction Safety · Manufacturing Safety · Industrial Safety · OSHA Compliance · Workplace Safety & Health · Premises Liability · Confined Spaces · Fall Protection, Elevated Work · Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardo...
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Lee Davis, Ph.D.

Occupational Safety and Health

Davis Occupational Health and Safety Consulting, LLC

Birmingham, Alabama
Safety, Construction - Industrial Accidents, Scaffolding, Construction Safety, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Cranes & Rigging, Fall Protection, Electrocutions, Slips / Trips, Forklifts, Ladder Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Workplace Safety, OSHA Citations, Trenching & Excavation, Amputations, Construction Accidents
Lee Davis, Ph.D., CSP, CIT, is a multi-credentialed Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E) professional with over 30 years of cross-functional experience in high-hazard industrial sectors, including heavy construction, nuclear power generation, petrochemical refining, and global defense operations. As a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Dr. Davis possesses a deep technical and contextual understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 1926 (Construction) standards, as well as the specialized USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements. His extensive field background spans remote and austere environments, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti, where he managed complex safety management systems (SMS) for multi-million-dollar military infrastructure and de-mining projects. Domestically, Dr. Davis has held senior leadership roles in large civil works projects, such as the $1.5 billion Olmsted Dam and critical nuclear refuel outag...
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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)

California
OSHA, Safety - Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Confined Space, Slips/Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Trenching/Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklift, Workplace Safety, Aerial Lifts, Amputations, Material Handling, Electrocution, Ladder Safety, OSHA, Construction Accident, Warehouse Safety, Fall Protection
Board-certified and chartered safety & health executive and consultant, holding designations in the United States (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and the United Kingdom (CMIOSH). 20+ years of relevant work experience from field to executive leadership followed by safety consulting and safety expert witness work. Expert in OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 interpretation, compliance auditing, and safety management systems. — CERTIFICATIONS — · Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States · Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada · Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom — EXPERTISE — · Construction Safety · Manufacturing Safety · Industrial Safety · OSHA Compliance · Workplace Safety & Health · Premises Liability · Confined Spaces · Fall Protection, Elevated Work · Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardo...
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Eman Elmi, DPM

Podiatry/Foot & Ankle Expert

Diablo Foot and Ankle

Walnut Creek, California
Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Foot and Ankle Pain, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Bunions, Chronic Foot and Ankle Pain, Ankle Arthritis, Diabetic Limb Salvage, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Amputations, Sports Medicine, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Elmi is a Foot and Ankle Specialist in private practice in Walnut Creek, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He has been serving as an expert witness in his field since 2015, in addition to regularly performing IMEs. After completing his medical training at CSPM in 2012, Dr. Elmi was then accepted to a top residency program at UCSF/St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, where he served as Chief Resident. He received extensive medical and surgical training for patients of all age groups and medical backgrounds. Thereafter, Dr. Elmi went into private practice in Marin County, and served as the Chief of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at Marin General Hospital for 4 years. He then moved his practice to Walnut Creek in 2021, joining BASS Medical Group, a conglomerate multispecialty group of surgeons across many specialties. He then became Chief of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at John Muir Hospital, a title which he currently holds. Additionally...
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Jeffrey T. Kiel, Ph.D., CRC, CVE, FVE, CCM, CEAS, CLCP, ABVE/D

Vocational Rehab Expert | Life Care Planner

Vocational Solutions, LLC

California
Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Board Certified Vocational Expert, Board Certified Life Care Planner, Loss of Future Earnings, Earnings Capacity, Life Care Planner, Life Care Plan Reviews, Self-Employment Earnings Capacity, Pediatric Wage Loss, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Oil and Gas Injuries, amputations, labor market surveys, transferable skills analysis
Dr. Jeffrey Kiel is the Managing Partner of Vocational Solutions, LLC, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and is nationally recognized for his distinguished expertise in forensic vocational rehabilitation and life care planning. With about 25 years of experience, Dr. Kiel brings a depth and breadth of knowledge that sets him apart from others in his field. Dr. Kiel is regularly retained in complex litigation involving Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, personal injury, employment discrimination, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and long-term disability claims. His ability to integrate clinical, vocational, and economic factors into well-supported, objective evaluations makes him a respected contributor in both plaintiff and defense matters. He has served as a forensic vocational rehabilitation expert witness and life care planner across multiple states, providing expert testimony in a wide range of legal matters. Notably, Dr. Kiel has testified in over...
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Mark Conklin, MD

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Expert Witness

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Expert Services

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. Past President of the Colorado Orthopedic Society. Affiliations: Member of the American Foot and Ankle Society. Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Level 2 Certified in Workers Compensation. I have written articles and chapters on foot and ankle conditions. I have given presentations at local, regional and national meetings on foot and ankle problems. I have more than 20 years of experience in doing total ankle replacements.
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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

Denver, Colorado
OSHA, Safety - FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, Industrial Accidents, Confined Space, Slips / Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Premises Liability Expert, Trenching & Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklifts, Workplace Safety, Amputations, Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, OSHA Citations, Construction Accidents, Machine Guarding, Electrocutions
Overview: Safety and health executive and consultant with over 15 years of progressive experience, including hands-on field work, executive leadership, consulting, and expert witness engagements. Holds board-certified and chartered professional designations in the U.S. (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and U.K. (CMIOSH). Certifications: - Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada - Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom Expertise: Recognized expertise in occupational and transportation safety compliance, including the practical application of OSHA Construction and General Industry standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910) and FMCSA/DOT regulations (49 CFR) within multi-employer, high-risk environments. Demonstrated experience investigating significant incidents, a...
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Valerie Knafelc

Plaintiff Life Care Planner and Defense Reviews

Denver, Colorado
Life Care Planning, Speech-Language Pathology - Pediatrics, Spinal Cord Injury, Autism ASD, Amputations, Glioblastoma, Geriatrics, Hypoxic Injury, Dysphagia- PEG, Decubitus Ulcer, Augmentative Comm, Medical Mal Practice, Neuroplasticity, Aphasia, Cognitive Disorder, IEP Needs, Head Injury, Developmental Delay, CVA, Hypoxic-Ischemic HIE, ABA -behavioral TX
Life Care Options provides plans and reviews based on a consistent methodology in accordance to the published Standards of Practice. My background as a speech language pathologist coupled with experience working with children from early intervention (birth) through high school transition provides a unique background to opine on all pediatric cases. As an owner of a rehabilitation clinic, I have experience working with all ages in a variety of facilities to include, hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and home health. I hold specific certification in facial electrical stimulation (FES). As an adjunct professor, I have had the privilege of educating the next generation of therapists in keeping with the most up to date research. Please refer to my CV for further information.
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Jeffrey T. Kiel, Ph.D., CRC, CVE, FVE, CCM, CEAS, CLCP, ABVE/D

Vocational Rehab Expert | Life Care Planner

Vocational Solutions, LLC

District Of Columbia
Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Board Certified Vocational Expert, Board Certified Life Care Planner, Loss of Future Earnings, Earnings Capacity, Life Care Planner, Life Care Plan Reviews, Self-Employment Earnings Capacity, Pediatric Wage Loss, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Oil and Gas Injuries, amputations, labor market surveys, transferable skills analysis
Dr. Jeffrey Kiel is the Managing Partner of Vocational Solutions, LLC, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and is nationally recognized for his distinguished expertise in forensic vocational rehabilitation and life care planning. With about 25 years of experience, Dr. Kiel brings a depth and breadth of knowledge that sets him apart from others in his field. Dr. Kiel is regularly retained in complex litigation involving Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, personal injury, employment discrimination, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and long-term disability claims. His ability to integrate clinical, vocational, and economic factors into well-supported, objective evaluations makes him a respected contributor in both plaintiff and defense matters. He has served as a forensic vocational rehabilitation expert witness and life care planner across multiple states, providing expert testimony in a wide range of legal matters. Notably, Dr. Kiel has testified in over...
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Jeffrey T. Kiel, Ph.D., CRC, CVE, FVE, CCM, CEAS, CLCP, ABVE/D

Vocational Rehab Expert | Life Care Planner

Vocational Solutions, LLC

Florida
Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Board Certified Vocational Expert, Board Certified Life Care Planner, Loss of Future Earnings, Earnings Capacity, Life Care Planner, Life Care Plan Reviews, Self-Employment Earnings Capacity, Pediatric Wage Loss, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Oil and Gas Injuries, amputations, labor market surveys, transferable skills analysis
Dr. Jeffrey Kiel is the Managing Partner of Vocational Solutions, LLC, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and is nationally recognized for his distinguished expertise in forensic vocational rehabilitation and life care planning. With about 25 years of experience, Dr. Kiel brings a depth and breadth of knowledge that sets him apart from others in his field. Dr. Kiel is regularly retained in complex litigation involving Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, personal injury, employment discrimination, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and long-term disability claims. His ability to integrate clinical, vocational, and economic factors into well-supported, objective evaluations makes him a respected contributor in both plaintiff and defense matters. He has served as a forensic vocational rehabilitation expert witness and life care planner across multiple states, providing expert testimony in a wide range of legal matters. Notably, Dr. Kiel has testified in over...
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Manish K Gupta, MD, FAAOS

Trauma, Sports, Arthroplasty Orthopedic Surgeon

Sports and Orthopedic Center

Deerfield Beach, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, Gunshot Wounds, Fracture Repair, Joint Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Biomechanics, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Reconstruction, Septic Arthritis, Knee Reconstruction, Amputations, Orthopedic Trauma, Arthroplasty, Compartment Syndrome, Orthobiolobics, Open Fracture, ACL
Dr. Manish Gupta is a board-certified, sports fellowship trained orthopedic Surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He takes call and performs orthopedic trauma surgery for 5 hospitals, including a level 1 trauma hospital. He is an active researcher, affiliate professor for the past 12 years at FAU-University of Miami College of Medicine, has been the team physician for Florida Atlantic University for 9 years and his high school alma mater for the past 17 years. Dr. Gupta cares for high-performance as well as aging athletes. He also performs IME's and Record Reviews. Dr. Gupta will provide for you timely and well-articulated reports that clearly establish diagnosis, causation, impairment rating, evaluation of care in accident-related cases and convincingly differentiate between degenerative and traumatic etiology and causation. Dr. Manish Gupta specializes Arthroscopic shoulder rotator cuff and instability repair, arthroscopic and open multi-ligament knee reconstruc...
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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)

Florida
OSHA, Safety - Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Confined Space, Slips/Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Trenching/Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklift, Workplace Safety, Aerial Lifts, Amputations, Material Handling, Electrocution, Ladder Safety, OSHA, Construction Accident, Warehouse Safety, Fall Protection
Board-certified and chartered safety & health executive and consultant, holding designations in the United States (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and the United Kingdom (CMIOSH). 20+ years of relevant work experience from field to executive leadership followed by safety consulting and safety expert witness work. Expert in OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 interpretation, compliance auditing, and safety management systems. — CERTIFICATIONS — · Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States · Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada · Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom — EXPERTISE — · Construction Safety · Manufacturing Safety · Industrial Safety · OSHA Compliance · Workplace Safety & Health · Premises Liability · Confined Spaces · Fall Protection, Elevated Work · Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardo...
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Mike M. Pappas, DO

Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Nursing Homes, Life care planning, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain management, Traumatic brain injury, TBI, Spinal cord injury, amputations, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, IME, Pharmaceutical review, Herniated discs
Life care planning, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Management Testifying and treating physician for catastrophic injuries involving Future Care, Permanency, Causation, and Life expectancy for both defense and plaintiff firms. Mild/severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputations, Burns, Multi-trauma, Orthopedic injuries, Chronic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Pressure ulcers, Joint replacement complications, Peripheral nerve injuries, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries. Licensed physician in NY in practice and board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Experienced Medical Expert. Clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Medical Center with over 15 years experience. 15 plus years of experience in sub acute facilities/skilled nursing facilities overseeing the rehabilitation of Spinal Cord injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Amputations, Joint Replacements. Medical malpractice, Utilization Reviews, Health Insurance Claims, Workers Compensation, Independent Me...
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Issam A Halaby, MD, PhD

General & Vascular Surgery- Great Depo Skills

Venice, Florida
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Wound Care, Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vascular and endovascular surgery, Hernia surgery, colon surgery, gallbladder surgery, Limb salvage, Abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery, angioplasty, amputations, varicose veins, vein ulcers
I am a Board Certified Surgeon, , with a busy private practice divided between general and vascular surgery. I have been performing expert witness work since 2016 and will review both plaintiff and defense cases. In addition to my clinical training and extensive practice experience I hold a PhD from Cornell University. This affords me the rare combination of real world private practice expertise and academic research and reasoning skills. I am able to provide a rapid turnaround for case reviews and am able to defend my opinions strongly at deposition
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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

Illinois
OSHA, Safety - FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, Industrial Accidents, Confined Space, Slips / Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Premises Liability Expert, Trenching & Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklifts, Workplace Safety, Amputations, Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, OSHA Citations, Construction Accidents, Machine Guarding, Electrocutions
Overview: Safety and health executive and consultant with over 15 years of progressive experience, including hands-on field work, executive leadership, consulting, and expert witness engagements. Holds board-certified and chartered professional designations in the U.S. (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and U.K. (CMIOSH). Certifications: - Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada - Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom Expertise: Recognized expertise in occupational and transportation safety compliance, including the practical application of OSHA Construction and General Industry standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910) and FMCSA/DOT regulations (49 CFR) within multi-employer, high-risk environments. Demonstrated experience investigating significant incidents, a...
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Airell L Nygaard, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Expert Witness & IMEs

Nygaard ML & W PA

Excelsior, Minnesota
Orthopedic Surgery, Forensic Medicine - Personal Injuries, Multiple Injuries, Soft tissue injuries, Fractures, Slip and Falls, Auto accidents, Truck accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Agricultural injuries, Boating accidents, Spinal pain, Amputations, Hand injuries, Trip Slip & Falls, Forensic Orthopedics
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 42 years of experience in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and long-term management of complex musculoskeletal conditions, including trauma, accident-related injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, amputations, and non-surgical spine care. Broad general orthopedic experience encompasses upper and lower extremity care, arthroscopy, sports medicine, arthritis management, and joint replacement surgery, with a career total exceeding 100,000 patient encounters and 15,000 surgical procedures. Provides independent, objective medical-legal expertise for personal injury matters, with a focus on causation analysis, injury mechanism evaluation, prognosis, impairment assessment, treatment necessity, and long-term outcomes. Evaluations are grounded in a consistent, methodical process integrating detailed medical history, comprehensive physical examination, concurrent review of complex medical records, and analysis of relevant radiographic an...
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Mary Kay Kolar, RN,BSN,JD,CLCP

Certified Life Care Planner, Ret trial attorney

International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals

Woodbury, Minnesota
Life Care Planning, Nurse - Medical knowledge, Nurse consultant, Delayed diagnosis, Legal knowledge, Brain damage, Surgical error, Trial experience, Amputations, Birth injuries, Medical malpractice, Spinal cord injuries, Consultant, Trauma, Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
After high school I attended Abbot Hospital nursing school and received an RN diploma. I then worked in Critical Care at Mayo Clinic. I graduated from Mayo’s pediatric nurse practitioner program then worked in that field and critical care while attending Augsburg College to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in nursing Summa cum laude. I then practiced in critical care while attending law school. After graduating Magna Cum Lau. I practiced with a mid size firm for 30 years trying multiple medical malpractice cases. I also tried several defense cases mainly involving auto accidents. When I retired from law practice I decided to pursue a career which allowed me to use both my nursing and law experience. Life care planning does just that. I enjoy working with attorneys as it keeps my legal skills . As an LCP I personally review all medical and other relevant materials, interview the claimant, research the injuries then write a Liife Care Plan that contains a summary of the m...
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Catherine Cecconi, PA-C

Wound Care & Long-Term Care Expert Witness

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Wound Care, Long Term Care - Pressure Ulcers, Geriatrics, Bed sores, Amputations, Venous Stasis Ulcers, Spinal Cord Injury, Podiatry, Arterial Ulcers, Lymphedema, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Katie Cecconi, MMS, PA-C, CWS, CLT, is a board-certified Physician Assistant and Certified Wound Specialist with over a decade of clinical experience in wound care, dermatology, and post-acute medicine. She provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of complex acute and chronic wounds across outpatient wound clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and transitional care settings. Her clinical practice focuses on adult and geriatric populations with multifactorial wounds, including pressure injuries, venous and arterial ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical and traumatic wounds, malignant wounds, and atypical etiologies. From 2017 through 2025, she practiced at M Health Fairview Wound Healing Institute and Aurora Transitional Care Unit, where she managed a large independent panel of medically complex patients and collaborated closely with vascular surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry, and certified wound nurses. Her responsibilities included assessment and treatment of ...
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David Haustein, MD, MBA, CLCP, CPLCP

Certified physician life care planner, CLCP, CPLCP

Expert Medical Consulting

Springfield, Missouri
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning - Life Care Planning (LCP), Electrodiagnosic Medicine, Neuropathy, Amputations, Musculoskeletal, Neurologic, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation, Physiatry, EMG, Medicolegal Review, IME, Chart Review, Radiculopathies, Certified Physician Life Care Planner, Amputee, Disability, Impairment, Expert Opinion
Dr. David Haustein is a senior academic physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and has practiced medicine since 2009. He is board-certified in PM&R with additional certifications in neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine and is a Certified Life Care Planner and Certified Physician Life Care Planner. Dr. Haustein provides record reviews, medical examinations, and written opinions, including life care plans, life care plan reviews, and medical cost projections. Dr. Haustein’s clinical experience includes the evaluation and management of individuals with complex and catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, and severe neurologic and orthopedic conditions. Dr. Haustein serves as an Associate Dean and Professor at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, maintains an active clinical electrodiagnostic practice, and has an extensive record of scholarship and invited regional and national pre...
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David G Smithson, MD, CLCP

David G. Smithson, MD, PC

Kansas City, Missouri
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning - Catastrophic Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Neurology Disorders, Amputations, Stroke, Trauma, Disability, Spinal Disorder, Orthopedics Non-Surgical, Head Injury
Private practice, medical/legal consultation. Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Certified Life Care Planner. Experienced Medical Director Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation.
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Jared H Griffard, MD, FACS, CLCP

Trauma/General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

Las Vegas, Nevada
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - General Surgery, Chronic ventilator dependence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Enterocutaneous fistula, Rib fractures, Feeding tube complications, Amputations, Wound care, Spinal Cord Injury, Gun shot wounds, Knife stab wounds, Motorcycle collisions, Motor vehicle collisions, Postoperative hemorrhage
Dr. Jared Griffard is a double board-certified general surgeon and surgical critical care intensivist who is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. With extensive fellowship training in both Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery from the Yale School of Medicine, he has expertise in the management of complex trauma, emergency general surgery, and intensive care. Dr. Griffard is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, an active member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), and an active member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), where he contributes to the Palliative Care committee. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Griffard is a leader in medical education, currently serving as the Associate Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship year at UNLV. His experience as a Course Director and Instructor for Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Fundamentals of C...
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Mike M. Pappas, DO

New Jersey
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Nursing Homes, Life care planning, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain management, Traumatic brain injury, TBI, Spinal cord injury, amputations, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, IME, Pharmaceutical review, Herniated discs
Life care planning, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Management Testifying and treating physician for catastrophic injuries involving Future Care, Permanency, Causation, and Life expectancy for both defense and plaintiff firms. Mild/severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputations, Burns, Multi-trauma, Orthopedic injuries, Chronic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Pressure ulcers, Joint replacement complications, Peripheral nerve injuries, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries. Licensed physician in NY in practice and board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Experienced Medical Expert. Clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Medical Center with over 15 years experience. 15 plus years of experience in sub acute facilities/skilled nursing facilities overseeing the rehabilitation of Spinal Cord injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Amputations, Joint Replacements. Medical malpractice, Utilization Reviews, Health Insurance Claims, Workers Compensation, Independent Me...
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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

New York
OSHA, Safety - FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, Industrial Accidents, Confined Space, Slips / Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Premises Liability Expert, Trenching & Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklifts, Workplace Safety, Amputations, Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, OSHA Citations, Construction Accidents, Machine Guarding, Electrocutions
Overview: Safety and health executive and consultant with over 15 years of progressive experience, including hands-on field work, executive leadership, consulting, and expert witness engagements. Holds board-certified and chartered professional designations in the U.S. (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and U.K. (CMIOSH). Certifications: - Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada - Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom Expertise: Recognized expertise in occupational and transportation safety compliance, including the practical application of OSHA Construction and General Industry standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910) and FMCSA/DOT regulations (49 CFR) within multi-employer, high-risk environments. Demonstrated experience investigating significant incidents, a...
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Mike M. Pappas, DO

Astoria, New York
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Nursing Homes, Life care planning, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain management, Traumatic brain injury, TBI, Spinal cord injury, amputations, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, IME, Pharmaceutical review, Herniated discs
Life care planning, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Management Testifying and treating physician for catastrophic injuries involving Future Care, Permanency, Causation, and Life expectancy for both defense and plaintiff firms. Mild/severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputations, Burns, Multi-trauma, Orthopedic injuries, Chronic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Pressure ulcers, Joint replacement complications, Peripheral nerve injuries, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries. Licensed physician in NY in practice and board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Experienced Medical Expert. Clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Medical Center with over 15 years experience. 15 plus years of experience in sub acute facilities/skilled nursing facilities overseeing the rehabilitation of Spinal Cord injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Amputations, Joint Replacements. Medical malpractice, Utilization Reviews, Health Insurance Claims, Workers Compensation, Independent Me...
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Aarti Singla, MD, MBA, FAAPMR, CIME, CLCP

Dual board-certified PM&R and Pain, IME/LCP Expert

Cincinnati, Ohio
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Life Care Planning, Medical Cost projections, Amputations, Paraplegia, Rehabilitation, Spinal injury, Back Pain, Sciatica, Nerve blocks, Radiculopathy, Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Neuropathy, Independent Medical Exams, Complex regional pain syndrome, Quadriplegia, Billing Review, Disability evaluations
Johns-Hopkins Trained, Dual-Board Certified Physiatrist and Pain Management Voted Top Doctor for 7 years Expert Physiatrist, Pain Management Physician, and Life Care Planner I specialize in physiatry and pain management and perform non-surgical orthopedic care, and chronic pain management. I perform independent medical exams, life care plans, disability evaluations, medical cost projections, and billing review. I have over 15 years of experience in various settings, including outpatient private practice and inpatient hospital care. I have active licenses in Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. My areas of expertise include life care planning, medical cost projections, independent medical evaluations, disability evaluations, spinal injuries, spinal cord injuries, paraplegia, amputations, falls, trauma, motor vehicle accidents, brain injuries, complex regional pain syndrome, back pain, sciatica, nerve blocks, spondylosis, spinal stenosis, chronic pain, and neuropathy. I am able to tra...
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Laurence Z Cane, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA

Ohio Foot and Ankle Specialists

Liberty Township, Ohio
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Bunion, Hammer toe, Osteomyelitis, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Charcot Deformity, Gangrene, Amputations, Foot Pain, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Neoplasm, Foot Infections, Complications, Wound Care, Standard of Care Expert, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Gout, Heel Spur, Reconstruction Surgery, Bone, Forensic
I am a native of Philadelphia, PA and pursued my undergraduate degree at Michigan State University. From there, I went to Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago, IL to earn my doctoral in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. I completed my three surgical residency in the Pittsburgh, PA area and subsequent 1 year fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery, limb salvage medicine and surgery, and external fixation in Youngstown, OH. I hold two board certifications with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in Foot surgery and Reconstructive/Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. I also hold board certification in wound care with American Profession Wound Care Association. I train consistently throughout the years on various products and companies that pertain to foot and ankle surgery. I currently hold directorship of Podiatry for the hospital I serve. I have significant experience in foot and ankle surgery, especially in the areas of the diabetic foot and ankle, bone and soft...
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Chris Cawley, DO, FAOAO, MPT

Orthopedic Surgery- Upper Extremity Specialist

Cawley Orthopaedics LLC

lebanon, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - expert witness, record reviews, Independent medical exams, malpractice, amputations, workman's compensation, disability ratings, Nursing Home, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, fractures, nerves, hand surgery
Extensive military/combat experience, Assistant Residency Director Orthopedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Hand Fellowship trained. Worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News VA. Orthopedic Surgery Residency Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hand Surgery Fellowship Thomas Jefferson Philadelphia Hand Center PA, VA, Washington State active licenses. Utilization Review/IME experience/Disability Ratings
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Jennifer L Simoes, MSN RN LNCC CLCP

Personal Injury Catastrophic Legal Nurse CLCP

Southeastern Legal Nurse Consulting. LLC

Edgemoor, South Carolina
Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning - Brain injuries, Burns, Amputations, Spinal Cord Injuries, Catastrophic injury, General liability, Auto Liability, Oil & Gas, NY Labor Law, Construction, Intensive care, Critical Care
Highly experienced consultant and life care planner with 15+ years of insurance defense experience Keen understanding of insurance coverage Navigating aggravating factors that are posed by your client/policy holder Extensive experience handling catastrophic cases nationwide Experienced in various jurisdictional venues across the country Highly effective mitigation skillset to protect your insureds policy & assets Collaborative engagement with Attorney(s) and hired medical experts to defend cases Extensive experience in mediations both in person & Zoom Experience in attending depositions both in person & Zoom with Attorney's as their assistant; Go live approach to mitigation as questions can be delivered in real time, sometimes you only get one bite at the apple, make it a good one Comprehensive records review with a poignant report delivered for Attorney clients to utilize to successfully navigate their cases Continue to practice clinically in ICU in a level 1 trauma...
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Marco Britton, MD, MPH, CMLE

Occupational Medicine, IMEs & Life Care Plans

Insight Expert Solutions

Arlington, Texas
Occupational Medicine, Independent Medical Examinations - Occupational Medicine, IME, Life Care Planning, Disability, Legal Medicine, Noise, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Asbestos, Blood Borne Pathogen, Silica, Heat, Amputations, Respirator, OSHA, Public Health, Workers' Compensation, Impairment Evaluation, Heavy Metals
I am a board-certified physician expert in the field of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (OEM). I have nearly 12 years of experience in OEM and workers' compensation. I also am a certified medicolegal evaluator (CMLE). My expertise includes workplace and personal injury evaluation and management (musculoskeletal injuries, eye injuries, lacerations, etc.) and hazardous exposure evaluation and management (heavy metals, asbestos, chemicals, blood borne pathogens, noise, heat and more), I also evaluate and give opinions on causation, extent of injury, maximum medical improvement, impairment, disability and ability to return to work. I am trained in the utilization of the following regulatory standards: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and more. I am also experienced in using the following evidence-based resources: Official Disability Guidelines (ODG), MDG...
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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)

Houston, Texas
OSHA, Safety - Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Confined Space, Slips/Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Trenching/Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklift, Workplace Safety, Aerial Lifts, Amputations, Material Handling, Electrocution, Ladder Safety, OSHA, Construction Accident, Warehouse Safety, Fall Protection
Board-certified and chartered safety & health executive and consultant, holding designations in the United States (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and the United Kingdom (CMIOSH). 20+ years of relevant work experience from field to executive leadership followed by safety consulting and safety expert witness work. Expert in OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 interpretation, compliance auditing, and safety management systems. — CERTIFICATIONS — · Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States · Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada · Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom — EXPERTISE — · Construction Safety · Manufacturing Safety · Industrial Safety · OSHA Compliance · Workplace Safety & Health · Premises Liability · Confined Spaces · Fall Protection, Elevated Work · Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardo...
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Jeffrey T. Kiel, Ph.D., CRC, CVE, FVE, CCM, CEAS, CLCP, ABVE/D

Vocational Rehab Expert | Life Care Planner

Vocational Solutions, LLC

San Antonio, Texas
Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Board Certified Vocational Expert, Board Certified Life Care Planner, Loss of Future Earnings, Earnings Capacity, Life Care Planner, Life Care Plan Reviews, Self-Employment Earnings Capacity, Pediatric Wage Loss, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Oil and Gas Injuries, amputations, labor market surveys, transferable skills analysis
Dr. Jeffrey Kiel is the Managing Partner of Vocational Solutions, LLC, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and is nationally recognized for his distinguished expertise in forensic vocational rehabilitation and life care planning. With about 25 years of experience, Dr. Kiel brings a depth and breadth of knowledge that sets him apart from others in his field. Dr. Kiel is regularly retained in complex litigation involving Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, personal injury, employment discrimination, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and long-term disability claims. His ability to integrate clinical, vocational, and economic factors into well-supported, objective evaluations makes him a respected contributor in both plaintiff and defense matters. He has served as a forensic vocational rehabilitation expert witness and life care planner across multiple states, providing expert testimony in a wide range of legal matters. Notably, Dr. Kiel has testified in over...
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Jayesh B Shah, MD

TIMEO2 Healing Concepts, LLC

San Antonio, Texas
Wound Care, Long Term Care - Hyperbaric Medicine, Pressure Ulcer, Arterial Ulcer, Diabetic Ulcer, Unusual Wounds, Lymphedema, Geriatrics, Amputations, Nursing Homes, Venous Ulcer, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Bed Sores, Long Term Care, Pressure sores, wound care medical director
Award winning wound care and hyperbaric physician in active clinical practice. Columbia trained. Numerous leadership roles in multiple medical societies including Former Chair for the American College of Certified Wound Specialists. Extensive public speaking experience – well over 150 invited presentations. Multiple time contributing author to Wound Care Certification Study Guide. Assistant Chief Editor, American College of Clinical Wound Specialist Journal. Awards include the Paul J. Sheffield Education Award for Lifetime Dedication to Education in the Field of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Jefferson C. Davis Award for Excellence in Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine, and the Carolyn Sue Ray Memorial Award for Excellence in Hyperbaric Medicine. Experienced Medical Director for wound care services at two different facilities. Research interest in unusual wounds, transcutaneous oxygen studies, limb salvage, wound healing, offloading, prevention of ulcer recurrence, veno...
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Chris Cawley, DO, FAOAO, MPT

Orthopedic Surgery- Upper Extremity Specialist

Cawley Orthopaedics LLC

Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - expert witness, record reviews, Independent medical exams, malpractice, amputations, workman's compensation, disability ratings, Nursing Home, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, fractures, nerves, hand surgery
Extensive military/combat experience, Assistant Residency Director Orthopedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Hand Fellowship trained. Worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News VA. Orthopedic Surgery Residency Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hand Surgery Fellowship Thomas Jefferson Philadelphia Hand Center PA, VA, Washington State active licenses. Utilization Review/IME experience/Disability Ratings
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Romney C. Andersen, MD

Orthopaedic Trauma Extremity Surgeon, Professor

TRUE Experts 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...
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Airell L Nygaard, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Expert Witness & IMEs

Nygaard ML & W PA

Wisconsin
Orthopedic Surgery, Forensic Medicine - Personal Injuries, Multiple Injuries, Soft tissue injuries, Fractures, Slip and Falls, Auto accidents, Truck accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Agricultural injuries, Boating accidents, Spinal pain, Amputations, Hand injuries, Trip Slip & Falls, Forensic Orthopedics
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 42 years of experience in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and long-term management of complex musculoskeletal conditions, including trauma, accident-related injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, amputations, and non-surgical spine care. Broad general orthopedic experience encompasses upper and lower extremity care, arthroscopy, sports medicine, arthritis management, and joint replacement surgery, with a career total exceeding 100,000 patient encounters and 15,000 surgical procedures. Provides independent, objective medical-legal expertise for personal injury matters, with a focus on causation analysis, injury mechanism evaluation, prognosis, impairment assessment, treatment necessity, and long-term outcomes. Evaluations are grounded in a consistent, methodical process integrating detailed medical history, comprehensive physical examination, concurrent review of complex medical records, and analysis of relevant radiographic an...