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Arthritis Expert Witnesses

Arthritis 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 arthritis. The arthritis expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Rheumatology, and Sports Medicine.

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Rohit Aiyer, M.D

Expert in Interventional Pain and Psychiatry

Mind and Brain Link

Manhattan Beach, California

Pain Management - Medicine, Psychiatry - Pain Management, Interventonal Pain, Minimally Invasive, Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Neuromodulation, Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Pain Psychiatry, PTSD, ADHD, Insomnia, Arthritis, Ketamine

I am a Double Board-Certified Interventional Pain Management Physician and Psychiatrist and Founder of Mind and Brain Link and MindPain Relief Institute. I started his academic path by completing a 4 Year BSc. Honors Degree in Life Sciences at the prestigious Queen’s University in Canada. I then received his Medical Doctorate degree at one of the top medical schools in the United Kingdom, University of Birmingham in England. I then went on to complete his Psychiatry residency at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health at Staten Island University Hospital in New York City. I then completed his Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College, and shortly after became double board certified in both pain medicine and psychiatry. After my training, I worked at Henry Ford Health System in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Perioperative Surgery, and was also on Faculty at Wayne State School of Medicine as Assistant Professor. I...

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Jeff Sarkozi, MD, FRCPC, FACR

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Arthritis, CRPS

Fibromyalgia Polypain Arthritis Center

Santa Ana, California

Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Widespread Pain, Pain, Occupational Industrial Environmental Rheumatology, Chronic Pain, Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Regional Pain, Injury, Trauma, CRPS, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Scleroderma, Gout

Extensive consultation, case review, analysis, ME/IME/AME, deposition, trial experience. On behalf of: industry/insurers/defendant/defendant public local, state, and federal agencies/plaintiff for industrial/occupational/environmental/post-traumatic/disability claims of fibromyalgia, reflex dystrophy / complex regional pain syndrome(CRPS) and syndromes of chronic fatigue and pain, arthritis, connective tissue and other rheumatology diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, neck pain, back pain, lupus (SLE), scleroderma, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Raynaud's Syndrome, spondylitis, myositis, vasculitis, gout; manufacturers and physicians involved in silicone implant litigation; manufacturers involved in diet drug litigation; plaintiff for l-tryptophan EMS; physician / plaintiff in rheumatology medical malpractice issues. Degrees/Lic./Certification:. M.D., F.R.C.P.C (Board Certified Rheumatology & Internal Medicine)., F.A.C.R., ( Lic....

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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...

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Benjamin Cullen, DPM

Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry

San Diego, California

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Standard of Care, Malpractice, Disability, Peer Review, Lower Extremity, Arthroscopy. Foot Pain, Foot Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Ankle Pain, Ankle Surgery, Tendon Tears, Arthritis, Bunions, Reconstructive surgery, trauma, sports medicine, arthritis, hammertoes

I am a Foot and Ankle Specialist in private practice in San Diego, CA. I am board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. I have been the Program Director of the Scripps Mercy Podiatric Surgery Residency since 2020. I am also a Past President of the San Diego Podiatric Medical Society, past Podiatry Section Chief at Scripps Mercy Hospital, serve as faculty for AO Trauma, and am a national lecturer with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. I have both deposition and trial testimony experience and work with both plaintiff and defense counsel.

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JOSEPH HADI, MD, Q.ME., C.I.M.E

Expert Witness Pain Management

Joseph Hadi MD, PC

Encino, California

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Joint/Spine Impairment, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Disability Evaluation, Physician Life Care Planning, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Shoulder, Knee, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Independent Medical Examination

• Board Certified, Ameerican Board Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Board Certfied, American Board of Pain Medicine • Fellow American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Expert Reviewer, MEDICAL BOARD of CALIFORNIA • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL; Fellowship, National Pain Institute, Delray Beach, FL • Extensive experience with independent Medical Examinations for Disability, Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, and Veteran's Disability claims. • Exam Council Member, American Board of Pain medicine, 2019- present • Licensed in California, Florida, Nevada, and New York.

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Michael J Oechsel, MD

California Orthopedics and Spine

San Francisco, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Trauma, Disc, Fracture, Tendon, Ligament, Extremity, Spinal, Musculoskeletal, Dislocation, Subluxation, Tear, Rupture, Sprain, Strain, Crush, Surgical, Fixation, Reduction, Arthritis, Joint

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

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Glenna Tolbert, MD

Tolbert Rehabilitation

Los Angeles, California

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Spinal Cord Medicine, Independent Medical Exam, Life Care Planning, Orthopedics - Nonsurgical, Carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, back pain, sports injuries, industrial/work injuries, herniated disc, pinched nerve, arthritis, stroke, brain injury, concussions

Dr. Glenna Tolbert, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • Dr. Tolbert is a double board-certified physician who has specialized in physical medicine, rehabilitation and spinal cord injury medicine for 25+ years • She teaches and publishes her approaches to regenerative medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School Of Medicine • Graduate of UCLA • Completed medical school at Howard University’s Medical School • Interests: Carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, back pain, sports injuries, industrial/work injuries, herniated disc, pinched nerve, arthritis, stroke, brain injury, concussion • Received the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Outstanding Tutor Award in recognition of the exceptional quality of her teaching in the problem-based learning component of the human biology and disease medical education curriculum • She is certified by the State of California as a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for workers injured on the job • Dr. Tol...

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Mikiko Murakami, DO

PM&R, Pain Medicine and Orthopedic Injury Expert

Campbell, California

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Spinal cord injury, Low back pain, Neck pain, Shoulder rotator cuff, Knee, Hip, Fracture, Amputation, Arthritis, Laceration, Headache, Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), Motor Vehicle Accident, Construction Accident, Crush Injury, Medical Malpractice, Forklift, Cumulative trauma, CRPS, Amputation

Board-certified osteopathic physician with dual specialization in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, bringing over a decade of clinical, academic, and med-legal experience. A seasoned expert witness and a certified QME/AME for the California Division of Workers’ Compensation. Known for combining evidence-based medicine with integrative and regenerative therapies. Frequently invited to educate both medical and legal professionals on complex pain-related issues. Case Types: * Falls * Motor vehicle accidents * Construction accidents * Ladder accidents * Forklift accidents * Cumulative trauma * Product liability * Abuse * Crush Injuries * Medical Malpractice Injury types: * Spinal cord injuries * Spinal cord stimulator failures * Low back injuries * Neck injuries * Shoulder injuries * Rotator cuff tears * Knee injuries * Hip injuries * Fractures * Amputations * Degenerative arthritis * Lacerations * Headaches * Traumatic brain injuries * Head injuries * Complex reg...

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Laura Sonoda, MD, MPH

Active board-certified Ortho Hand Surgeon

Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists

Pleasanton, California

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, Dupuytren’s fasciectomy/apponeurotomy/Xiaflex, DeQuervain’s, trigger finger, masses/cysts, fractures, arthritis, sports, PRP injection, joint replacement, LRTI, arthroscopy, tendon repair, tendonitis, nerve repair, non operative, tennis elbow, microscope, golfers elbow

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 ...

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Alan R Schenk, MD

Award-winning Clinical Professor, UC Irvine

Laguna Niguel, California

Rheumatology - Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Connective tissue diseases, Giant cell arteritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, Psoriatic arthritis, Pseudogout, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Anti-synthetase syndrome, Ankylosing spondylitis, Bursitis, Sjogren's syndrome, Scleroderma, Arthritis, Rheumatism

Summary of Expertise 43+ years of experience as a rheumatologist, currently Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine. Special expertise in osteoporosis and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Prior experience as a Qualified Medical Examiner, including expert testimony at depositions and at trial. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Bone Densitometry and Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Current member and prior Chair of Continuing Medical Education (1995-2015), Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. 10-times named an Orange County Medical Association’ s Physician of Excellence, most recently 2026. Fellow, American College of Physicians and American College of Rheumatology. U.S. News & World Report/Castle Connolly Top Doctors in the US, 2011-2 (one of 500 rheumatologists so honored nationwide). SEAK Expert Witness training, 2025.

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Seth TeBockhorst, MS, MD

Hand and Plastic Surgeon - Chief of Division

Meaningful Hands

Boulder, Colorado

Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery - Nerve, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand, Hand Trauma, Burn, Plastic Surgery, Cubital Tunnel, Extremity Reconstruction, Fracture, Wrist, Carpal tunnel, Tendon, Dislocation, Arthritis, Infection, Microsurgery, Soft tissue reconstruction, Pressure wounds, Skin graft, Finger

Distinguished hand and microvascular surgeon with extensive experience in both clinical practice and leadership. Currently serving as an Attending Hand and Microvascular Surgeon. Formerly the Director of Microsurgery at St. Anthony Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Lakewood, Colorado. I completed my Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern and my residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Colorado. I hold a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine, and dual Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physiology from the University of California, Davis. I am an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and a board-certified member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, I am well-versed in the latest surgical techniques and technologies. My contributions to the field are reflected in numerous publications and presentations at national conferences. My dedication to adva...

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Adam Berlinberg, M.D.

Board Certified Private Practice Rheumatologist

Denver Arthritis Clinic

Centennial, Colorado

Rheumatology - Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Inflammatory arthritis, Vasculitis, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus, Immunosuppressive therapy, Autoimmune, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, Immune adverse events, Osteoporosis, Gout, Immunosuppression, Autoimmune, Arthritis, Pain, Chronic Pain

I am a board-certified rheumatologist with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience across clinical care, research, and healthcare leadership. As a partner and co-owner of one of the region’s largest single-specialty rheumatology practices, I have spent years managing high-volume, complex autoimmune and inflammatory cases while overseeing both strategic and operational aspects of a large clinical group. My clinical expertise covers the full spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, and other autoimmune conditions. I have particular depth in the use, safety, and risk profiles of immunosuppressive and biologic therapies—an area central to many malpractice, causation, and standard-of-care evaluations. I bring detailed insight into treatment complications, adverse events, diagnostic challenges, and appropriate clinical decision-making. My academic work includes multiple peer-reviewed publ...

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Kurtis Bertram, DPM

Fellow Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon - Georgetown

MedStar Medical Group

Washington, District Of Columbia

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Trauma, Limb Salvage, Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Wound Care, Charcot, Amputation, Ankle Fracture, Foot Fracture, Infection, Gangrene, Post operative complications, Gait, Neuropathy/Nerve Injury, External Fixation, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS , Arthritis, Limb length discrepency

I am a fellowship-trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon specializing in trauma, reconstruction, diabetic limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, sports injuries, and advanced arthroscopy. I treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle pathology, with high-volume experience in fracture care, complex deformity correction, wound management, and surgical and nonsurgical management of lower-extremity conditions. I completed my Foot & Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, one of the highest-volume trauma training programs in the country. I completed my surgical residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where I now serve as an attending physician training residents in foot and ankle surgery. I am board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. I am an experienced medical author and academic contributor, with publications and textbook chapters in limb s...

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Marc F Matarazzo, MD

Fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Specialist

Elite Sports Medicine

Jupiter, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Knee, Elbow, Shoulder, Knee replacement, Arthroscopy, Shoulder replacement, Rotator cuff tear, ACL tear, Meniscus tear, PCL tear, Articular cartilage injury, Collateral ligament tear, Labrum tear, Arthritis

Board certified, fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine specialist with over 23 years experience. 15+ years of legal case experience Full-time private practice

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Tosca Kinchelow Kulendran, MD

Orthopaedic Hand/Micro/Upper Extremity Surgeon

The Orthopaedic Hand and Arm Center

Plantation, Florida

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Upper Extremity, Amuptations, Fracture, Ulnar nerve, Arthritis, Wrist, Crush Injury, Ligament, Ultrasound, Dupuytren, Elbow, Nerve, Joint, Hand Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendon, Repetitive strain, Wrist Surgery

Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Hand/Micro/Upper Extremity Surgeon, Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Dr. Kinchelow is experienced with Worker's Compensation and personal Injury. With an emphasis on a thorough treatment of the provided questions to address, Independent Medical Evaluations and depositions focusing on various questions, including mechanism of injury, work relatedness, maximum medical improvement, impairment, need for future treatment, and others. Areas of expertise include crush injuries, contusions, falls, amputations, motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strain, nerve injury and compression, fractures, sprains, dislocations, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, strains, Dupuytren's contracture, arthritis, plasma injections, diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound guided surgery. In active practice with two offices in South Florida (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties). Actively involved in teaching and research. Licensed in Florida and New York, (IMLC in ...

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Mohamed K. Shaath

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Expert Witness

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Orlando, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery - orthopedic, orthopaedic, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot, ankle, nerve injury, fracture, PIP, slip and fall, malpractice, causation, dislocation, arthritis, orthopedic surgery, trauma, deformity, complex

M. Kareem Shaath, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeon and Chief of Orthopedic Research with the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Shaath has advanced training in caring for severely injured patients with complex fractures and dislocations. He treats injuries to the upper and lower extremities as well as the pelvis and acetabulum. He also treats patients with complex orthopedic conditions such as infected or non-healing fractures, post-traumatic deformities, and sacroiliac arthritis. Dr. Shaath has also published extensively and is a frequent presenter at national and international medical conferences. Beyond his research and clinical practice, Dr. Shaath has experience performing Compulsory Medical Examinations (CMEs) and Independent Medical Record Reviews in 40+ cases, demonstrating his competence in providing objective medical assessments and his comfort offering expert opinion within the lega...

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Curtis B Wagner, DPM

Foot and Ankle Complications

Windermere , Florida

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Diabetic wounds, Trauma, Peripheral vascular disease, Arthritis

With 39 years of private practice experience, I have extensive knowledge in foot and lower leg complications. I’ve served in various leadership and training roles including Chief of Podiatry at Orlando Health Hospital System, and on the resident training panel at Advent Health for my entire career. I’ve performed numerous IME’s and done many depositions, and have offered expert testimony for both the prosecution and defense. I pride myself on being fair and honest in evaluating the adherence to the standard of care.

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Joseph Borrelli, Jr., MD, MBA

Palm Harbor, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery - total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, complications associated with total joint arthroplasty, fractures, infections of the musculoskeletal system, compartment syndromes, osteomyelitis, arthritis, joint replacement, fracture nonunion, fracture malunion, PTOA

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...

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Mark D Santi, MD

Orthopedic Surgery - Univ of Hawaii Faculty

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.

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Joanne Halbrecht, MD

Halbrecht Orthopedics Biologics and Sports Medicine

Hayden, Idaho

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Rory Sandberg, MD, MBA

Hip & Knee Replacement Expert-Fellowship Trained

Bone and Joint Orthopedic Legal Consulting, LLC

Fishers, Indiana

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Revision Knee Replacement, Revision Hip Replacement, Infected Joint Replacement, Hip Fracture, Periprosthetic Fracture, Fractures, Failed Joint Replacement, Knee Arthroscopy, Arthritis, Meniscal Injury, Implant Failure, Metal on Metal, Standard of Care

I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and extensive clinical experience in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. My practice has focused on joint replacement surgery for more than seven years, and I have served as Medical Director of Total Joint Programs at multiple hospitals, where I developed standardized surgical pathways, perioperative protocols, and data-driven quality initiatives aimed at improving safety and outcomes. My leadership experience includes serving as Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and leading the orthopedic service line for IU Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine–Muncie. I have been actively involved in system and hospital committees focused on peer review, perioperative governance, opioid stewardship, credentialing, and strategic orthopedic program development. These roles have given me deep experience with standards of care, clinical compliance, patient safety, and ...

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Kurtis Bertram, DPM

Fellow Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon - Georgetown

MedStar Medical Group

Maryland

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Peter Lasater, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Warren, Michigan

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Fractures, Knee, Shoulder, Hip, Spine, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Total Joint, Ankle, Wrist, Hand, Arthritis

I am a board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. I have specialized training in a multitude of acute and chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal system. I am in private practice, treating and performing surgery on multiple conditions of the upper and lower extremities in the field of general orthopedic surgery as well as sports medicine. I have extensive experience performing IMEs and medical record reviews. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal orthopedic conditions of the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine/back including fractures, muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries, nerve injuries, and arthritis among others. I currently take emergency room call for orthopedic surgery.

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James J Drinane, DO

Hand & Upper Extremity and Plastic Surgery Expert

James Drinane Professional Services

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery - nerve injury, burn, wounds, tendon injury, brachial plexus, fractures, arthritis, trauma, deformity, birth injury, infection, compartment syndrome, osteomyelitis, workers compensation, Independent Medical Examinations and IMEs, hand, wrist, elbow, complex regional pain syndrome, causation

Areas of service: • Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) • Medical Records Review • Causation analysis • Functional capacity and impairment evaluations • Disability and impairment ratings • Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) determinations • Work-related and repetitive use injuries • Gillette injuries • Record reviews • Deposition and trial testimony I am a board certified hand and upper extremity specialist and plastic surgeon. I am fellowship trained in orthopedic hand surgery. I have extensive and specialized training in a multitude of acute and chronic conditions in the upper limb. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities including fractures, muscle, tendon, ligament injuries, nerve injuries, and arthritis among others. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of plastic surgery related conditions of the head and neck, body, upper and lower extremities as well. I am well versed in the treatment of burns...

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John Lesher, MD, MPH

Nonsurgical Spine and Sports Medicine Expert

JML Medical Consulting, PLLC

Charlotte, North Carolina

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Spine, Low back injury, Neck injury, Nerve injury, Hip injury, Shoulder injury, Knee injury, Bulging disc, Whiplash injury, Arthritis, Personal injury, Motor vehicle collision, Independent medical exam, Spinal Injections, Paralysis, Failed back syndrome, Spinal stenosis, Regenerative medicine, Ultrasound, Electrodiagnostics (EMG/NCS)

Dr. John M. Lesher is a triple board-certified and fellowship trained physiatrist with subspecialty certifications in Sports Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, as well as additional credentialing in musculoskeletal ultrasound (RMSK). He brings nearly two decades of clinical experience focused on the nonsurgical treatment of spine and orthopedic injuries. His expertise includes fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided pain procedures, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS), and regenerative medicine treatments. Dr. Lesher collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation treatment plans for his patients. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lesher is an accomplished educator and national thought leader in his field. He serves as a Clinical Instructor for the Carolinas Rehabilitation Residency Program and is a faculty member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), w...

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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 7 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...

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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

ASIF ILYAS, MD, MBA, FACS is an established thought leader, prolific researcher, and dedicated educator. He is doubled-boarded, holding Board Certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. ILYAS maintains an active clinical and academic practice at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia focusing on hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and nerve injuries. Dr. ILYAS is a Harvard-trained surgeon, having first completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training at the Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, and then completed his Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. ILYAS holds the rank of Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at both the Drexel University College of Medicine and Thomas Jefferson University. He is the founding Fellowship Program Director of the the Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. He ha...

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Jeffrey E. Budoff, MD

Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Expert

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

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...

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David Goodwin, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon- 'Top Doc', 70+ Legal Cases

Arthritis & Sports

Chantilly, Virginia

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - fracture, trauma, labrum, tendon, joint replacement, sports medicine, ligament, arthritis, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic expert witness, independent medical examination, medical malpractice, meniscus, dislocation, back pain, lumbar, cervical, independent medical examination, motor vehicle accident, workers compensation

Dr. David Goodwin is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in both surgical and non-operative care of shoulder, knee, hip, and sports injuries in youth and adults. After attending George Washington University for his undergraduate and medical education, he completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Georgetown University and Fellowship in Sports Medicine at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. Based in the Washington, DC area, Dr Goodwin has over a decade of clinical practice and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at George Washington University. He is the winner of multiple 'Top Doctor' awards selected by his patients and peers as a leader in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Goodwin has handled 70+ medicolegal cases, including IMEs, expert reviews, permanency ratings, and depositions. He is known for helping attorneys build strong, evidence-based cases. https://www.trueexperts.org/

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Kurtis Bertram, DPM

Fellow Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon - Georgetown

MedStar Medical Group

Virginia

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Joseph R Disabato, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM, FAENS

Fellowship Trained Foot & Ankle Surgery

Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, PC

Charlottesville, Virginia

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

Dr. Disabato is active in private practice and has over 30 years of private practice experience in Medicine and Surgery of the Foot & Ankle. He serves as President of Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, PC. He has served as the department chairman of Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery and a member of various hospital committees at his local medical health care intuitions. Triple board certified by; American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery - Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery and American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Fellowship trained in foot and ankle trauma/reconstructive surgery. The first at the world renowned Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Kurgan, Russia. Second, at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas Hospital, Milano, Italy. Dr. Disabato has been trained in traditional podiatric and orthopaedic surgical methods. He has undergone specialized training in reconstructive s...