Back Pain Expert Witnesses

Back pain 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 back pain. The back pain expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Aviation & Aerospace, Brain Injury Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Independent Medical Examinations, Internal Medicine, Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Massage, Mental Health, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Neurophysiology, and Orthopedic Surgery.

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Murray Spruiell, MD

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

MDS Medical Consulting

Huntsville, Alabama
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - neck pain, whiplash, back pain, spine surgery, spine, robotic surgery, sciatica, nerve pain, spine fusion, laminectomy, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, neck surgery, cervical fusion, lumbar fusion, cervical spine, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, navigation
Dr. Spruiell is an orthopaedic surgeon with additional fellowship training in spine surgery, and he now focuses his practice on all aspects of adult spinal surgery including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal disorders. He attended medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, AL. He then moved west to join the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedic Surgery for his residency. There, he gained extensive training in the management of degenerative and traumatic orthopaedic and spinal conditions. He then moved to California and completed additional fellowship training in Spine Surgery at the University of California – San Diego. There, he completed a rigorous and comprehensive training in all aspects of adult spine care.
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Brian D. Rudin, M.D.

Brian D. Rudin, M.D., Inc.

Arizona
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Aviation & Aerospace - Specialist in Neck pain, Back pain, disorders of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar spine, disc problems, spinal cord, dural tear, fusion, disc replacement, pedicle screws, auto accidents, aviation accidents and personal injury cases
Dr. Rudin is an actively practicing and Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, with a fellowship in Spinal Surgery. He completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California at Los Angeles. Fellowship in complex spinal disorders was completed in 2005 under the direction of Dr. Rick Delamarter. He has been in private practice for 20 years. Formerly the Chief and Vice Chief of Orthopedics at a level 2 trauma center. His practice is 100% dedicated to spine care. Online reviews by patients are 5 stars. He is willing to travel both within California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and other states. (Licensed in CA, AZ, FL, NV, Hawaii, North Carolina).
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma- ATLS Instructor, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
I am a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician and current attending at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center with experience teaching trauma and emergency care. I regularly educate and supervise emergency medicine residents, physician assistants, and medical students, serve as an ATLS instructor, and teach trauma evaluation and resuscitation in high‑acuity clinical settings. My teaching background include pediatric emergency medicine lectures, ultrasound lectures, EKG lectures, ATLS/Trauma lectures, bedside instruction, and formal didactics, allowing me to clearly explain standards of care and clinical decision‑making to attorneys, judges, and juries. I bring a practical, evidence‑based approach to case review, report preparation, and testimony grounded in contemporary academic emergency department practice. Topics addressed in cases include: Failure to Diagnose Missed Diagnosis Delayed Diagnosis Pain & Suffering Ischemia Causation Personal Injury Delay in Care Delay in Transfer Nerv...
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Constantine L Fotopoulos, MD

Interventional Physiatrist-Expert Witness

Arizona
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Sacroiliac Joint, SIJ, Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA, Genicular, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, SpineJack, Vertiflex, PainTEQ, Spinal Cord Stimulation, SCS, Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation, Epidural Steroid Injections. ESI, Medial Branch Blocks, Compression Fracture, Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
Dr Fotopoulos is a board certified Physiatrist and fellow of the AAPMR. He also holds additional board certifications in Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. He is an accepted industry instructor and educator in numerous minimally invasive interventional procedures. He regularly preforms Epidural Injections, Medial Branch Blocks and Sacroiliac Joint Injections. He in an industry instructor in Radiofrequency Ablation for Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacroiliac and the Knee joints. Additionally he preforms and educates in Spinal Cord Stimulation. He was one of the earliest adaptors of the MILD procedure, Vertiflex, PainTEQ percutaneous SIJ fusion, and the basivertebral nerve ablation procedure. He also regularly preforms and teaches in Vertebroplasty, Balloon Assisted Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty), Sacropasty, SpineJack and Basivertebral Nerve Ablation . Dr Fotopoulos is a proud veteran of the United States Navy Diving community and an active Pol...
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Paul Lynch, MD

Wrongful Death Expert Witness

Expert Witness Pain

Scottsdale , Arizona
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injury , Interventional Pain Management, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Nerve Blocks, Pain Management/Medicine, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural, Cervical Injections, Radiofrequency, Anesthesia, Opioid Prescribing, Opioid Overdose
Dr. Lynch is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained pain management physician and anesthesiologist, with 20 years’ experience treating all types of chronic pain conditions. Throughout his career, Dr. Lynch has been focused on providing comprehensive and evidenced-based treatment, with vigilant attention to the standard of care and best practices. He has managed pain practices in 15 different states and is currently licensed to practice in 19 states. Dr. Lynch continues to actively see patients in a clinical setting and perform interventional pain management procedures, including performing independent medical examinations. Dr. Lynch is also focused on research and the advancement of chronic pain treatment, publishing over 30 journal articles relevant to pain management, specifically regarding the use of interventional procedures and practice of comprehensive pain management with responsible opioid prescribing. He has taught extensively across the country to other physicia...
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David Jackson, MD

Award-Winning Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

DAVID JACKSON, MD

PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine Trauma, Minimally invasive spine, artificial diskes, spine infections, spinal decompression, spinal cord stimulation, spinal cord injury, whiplash, sciatica, pedical screw, Independent medical examinations, cauda equina, laminectomy, spinal fusion, motor vehicle accidents, falls, back pain, neck pain, industrial injuries, IME
Award-winning orthopedic spine surgeon in active clinical practice. Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedics, University of Arizona School of Medicine. Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Banner Estrella Medical Center. Fellowship trained in spine surgery. Highly experienced - has performed 5000+ spine surgeries. Patented inventor. 10+ years teaching experience.
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Roland Hamilton, MD

Brain and Spine Expert Witness

Arizona
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Neurology, Independent Medical Examination, Stroke, Brain Death, Seizure, Spine Injury, Herniated disc, Motor Vehicle accident, nerve injury, Dementia, Back Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Encephalitis, Headaches, Head Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Pain
I am a board-certified Neurologist with neurophysiology training. I have extensive experience evaluating and treating traumatic brain injury patients and working in personal injury clinics. My practice also consists of managing neurologic emergencies such as strokes, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, neurologic infections, migraines, head/brain injuries, and neurodegenerative disorders. I review legal cases, perform independent medical examinations, and participate in depositions and trials.
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Peyman Golshani

Neurologist & TBI Specialist w 23 yrs Experience

Neuro Experts, PC

Santa Monica, California
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine - TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Whiplash, Trauma, Back Pain, Head Trauma, Medical Malpractice, Neurology, Seizure, Epilepsy, Expert Witness, Spine Injury, Mild TBI, Migraine, Capacity Evaluation, Injury, Concussion, Memory Loss, PTSD
Dr. Peyman Golshani is a dual-trained neurologist and neuroscientist with over 20 years of clinical and research experience. He earned his BA from UC Berkeley and his MD/PhD from UC Irvine, followed by residency training at UCLA, where he currently serves as a Professor in Residence in the Department of Neurology. As a board-certified neurologist at the Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center and director of an NIH-funded research laboratory, Dr. Golshani bridges the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and frontline clinical care. He possesses extensive expertise in the treatment of epilepsy, chronic headaches, and diverse neurological disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Golshani has a distinguished track record in managing complex cases of head trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Throughout his two decades of practice, he has remained dedicated to medical education, mentoring the next generation of medical students and residents at UCLA. His deep integra...
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Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH

Experienced Family Medicine Expert

Encinitas, California
Family Medicine, Mental Health - Women's Health, Depression, Back Pain, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Cancer Screening, Cancer Detection, Heart attack, Stroke, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Trauma, Pneumonia, Wound Care, Diabetes, Hypertension, Covid-19 Expert, Telemedicine Expert, Med Spa
Dr. Georgine Nanos is a board-certified Family Physician and medical director with more than twenty-two years of clinical practice across primary care, women’s health, hormone therapy, obesity medicine, mental-health care, TMS and neuromodulation, and aesthetic medicine. She has managed thousands of patients across all age groups and brings deep expertise in diagnostic decision-making, cancer and cardiovascular screening, GLP-1 and hormone therapy safety, aesthetic-procedure standards, and complex medication management. She is known for producing clear, well-supported, and highly defensible expert reports, along with confident and credible deposition and trial testimony. Her ability to translate complex medical issues into clear, understandable explanations makes her an effective expert for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Dr. Nanos maintains prompt communication, a reasonable fee schedule, and a professional, organized approach to every case. PRIMARY CARE AND DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ...
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Brian D. Rudin, M.D.

Brian D. Rudin, M.D., Inc.

Westlake Village, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Aviation & Aerospace - Specialist in Neck pain, Back pain, disorders of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar spine, disc problems, spinal cord, dural tear, fusion, disc replacement, pedicle screws, auto accidents, aviation accidents and personal injury cases
Dr. Rudin is an actively practicing and Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, with a fellowship in Spinal Surgery. He completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California at Los Angeles. Fellowship in complex spinal disorders was completed in 2005 under the direction of Dr. Rick Delamarter. He has been in private practice for 20 years. Formerly the Chief and Vice Chief of Orthopedics at a level 2 trauma center. His practice is 100% dedicated to spine care. Online reviews by patients are 5 stars. He is willing to travel both within California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and other states. (Licensed in CA, AZ, FL, NV, Hawaii, North Carolina).
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Lauren Donnelly, D.O.

Emergency Medicine Physician

Encinitas, California
Emergency Medicine - Sepsis, Stroke, Heart Attack, Abdominal Pain, Cellulitis, Fracture, Emergency Stabilization, Cardiac Arrest & CPR, Pneumonia, Necrotizing Infections, Pulmonary Embolism, Head Injury, Resident Supervision, Vascular Emergencies, UTI, Meningitis, Back Pain, Drug Abuse, Overdose, Airway management
Dr. Lauren Donnelly is an actively practicing, board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with more than 14 years of experience in both community and academic settings. She completed her Emergency Medicine residency training at Hahnemann Hospital / Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Donnelly currently serves as the Assistant Program Director and Clerkship Director for the Emergency Medicine residency at Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium (MEC), a large community-based academic program training 36 emergency medicine residents. In these leadership roles, she is extensively involved in physician education, clinical supervision, competency assessment, and professional standards, providing her with deep expertise in emergency department operations, resident supervision, and standard-of-care expectations. She has been an active member of her hospital’s Ethics Committee for over five years, contributing to ins...
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Kathryn Maxwell, MD

Family Medicine Board Certified, Urgent Care

San Diego, California
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - Family Medicine, Telehealth, Urgent Care, Heart Attack MI, Stroke, Head Injury, Back Pain, Chest Pain, Pulmonary Embolism PE, Abdominal Pain, Intestinal GI Bleed, Wounds, Infections, Sepsis, Cancer, Prescription Medications, Anticoagulation Monitoring, Physician Extenders, Physician Assistant Supervision, Nurse Practitioner Educator
Award-winning Family Medicine Urgent Care physician. Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Active clinician for 20 years in community medicine. Treats patients of all ages, pediatric to geriatric. Routinely supervises physician assistants and nurse practitioners by discussing cases and reviewing charts. Significant teaching experience as clinical educator of nurse practitioner students for eight years, also teaches UCSD School of Medicine students. Ongoing telemedicine work. Medical group Peer Review Committee member. Over a dozen reports and testifying experience for the Medical Board of California and medicolegal cases. Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Virtual Care, PA and NP supervision. Call Dr. Maxwell at 858 395 9854 to discuss your case.
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Fawaz Faisal, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Burbank, California
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Traumatic Injury, Nerve Pain, Seizures, Standard of Care, Critical Care, Disability, Back Pain, Stroke, Migraine, Tremor, Movement Disorder, Spine Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, TBI, Concussions, Spasticity, Muscle Weakness, Loss of Consciousness, Oxygen Deprivation, Surgical Complications
Dr. Fawaz Faisal is triple board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine. He began his medical education at the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria, graduating in 1986. He moved to California in 1987 where he completed his Neurology residency at Standford University Hospital. He then completed additional fellowships in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at UCLA. He has since served as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA for 20 years. Dr. Faisal holds hospital privileges at Providence St. Joseph Burbank, UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. In addition he has been the president and medical director of Western Neurological Associates in Burbank since 2000. His practice has included treatment of epilepsy, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders and Dementia/Parkinson’s disease.
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Los Angeles, California
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma- ATLS Instructor, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
I am a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician and current attending at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center with experience teaching trauma and emergency care. I regularly educate and supervise emergency medicine residents, physician assistants, and medical students, serve as an ATLS instructor, and teach trauma evaluation and resuscitation in high‑acuity clinical settings. My teaching background include pediatric emergency medicine lectures, ultrasound lectures, EKG lectures, ATLS/Trauma lectures, bedside instruction, and formal didactics, allowing me to clearly explain standards of care and clinical decision‑making to attorneys, judges, and juries. I bring a practical, evidence‑based approach to case review, report preparation, and testimony grounded in contemporary academic emergency department practice. Topics addressed in cases include: Failure to Diagnose Missed Diagnosis Delayed Diagnosis Pain & Suffering Ischemia Causation Personal Injury Delay in Care Delay in Transfer Nerv...
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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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Sina Rajamand, DO, FACOS

Board Certified Neurosurgeon Expert Witness

Golden State Neurosurgery

Encino, California
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spine, brain, pain, back pain, neck, lower back, neuro, neurosurgery, spine surgery
Expertise Board-certified neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction, neurotrauma, and brain and spinal disorders. He brings extensive experience as a treating surgeon, consultant, and practice leader, and has participated in both defense and plaintiff-side expert witness engagements. With dual roles in private practice and hospital-based neurosurgery, Dr. Rajamand provides nuanced insights into standard of care, surgical decision-making, postoperative complications, and causation in complex neurological and spine cases. Areas of Expertise Include: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Complex Cervical and Lumbar Spine Procedures Outpatient Spine Surgery Brain and Spinal Trauma Neurocritical Care & Stroke Cauda Equina Syndrome Spinal Cord Injury Vertebral Fractures Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Surgical Complications and Revision Surgery Standard of Care Reviews Medical Necessity and Appropriateness IMEs & Disability Evaluat...
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Kamyar Assil, MD

Interventional Pain/Spine Specialist

Thousand Oaks, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Neck Pain, Back Pain, Nerve Damage, Herniated Disks, Lower Back Pain, Severe Headaches, Precision Epidural Steroid Injections, Nerve Root Blocks, Facet Diagnostic Injections, Radiofrequency Neurotomy, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Sympathetic Ganglion Blocks
Credentials: - Board Certified American Board of Anesthiology - Board Certified Subspecialty, Pain Management Affliations: - Assistant Clinical Professor in Department of Anesthiology at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine - Spine Intervention Society - American Medical Association - California Medical Association - Ventura County Medical Association Hospital Affliations: - Los Robles Regional Medical Center Dr. Kamyar Assil is a board-certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty certification in pain management. He is fellowship-trained and has extensive expertise in interventional pain management. Dr. Assil earned his Bachelor of Science with honors in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Medical Degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center and his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Col...
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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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Jessica Oswald, MD MPH

Pain Management- UC San Diego Faculty

San Diego , California
Pain Management - Medicine, Pain Management - Medicine - Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, overdose, buprenorphine, addiction, nerve blocks, epidural abscess, infection, acute pain, chronic pain, radiofrequency ablation, epidural steroid injections, spinal cord stimulation, facet joints, trauma, back pain, neck pain. headache, migraine
Dr. Jessica Oswald, MD, MPH is a nationally recognized, board-certified Pain Medicine physician and academic leader with extensive expertise in interventional pain management, medication management, and standards of care related to acute and chronic pain treatment. She serves as an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she maintains an active clinical practice focused exclusively on pain medicine, including spine interventions, fluoroscopy-guided and ultrasound-guided procedures, neuromodulation, and complex pharmacologic management. Dr. Oswald is among a select group of physicians with advanced training across both Pain Medicine and Emergency Medicine, providing her with a uniquely broad perspective on patient evaluation, procedural decision-making, and complications across care settings. Dr. Oswald has national leadership experience in pain policy and clinical standards. She serves in leadership roles with the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat...
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Fardad Baroumand, MD

Los Gatos , California
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Pain (spine, nerve, joint, soft tissue), Interventional pain management (epidural steroid/other injections, nerve blocks), Opioids/pain medications, Second opinion, Ineffective/failed spine/other surgeries, Complex/catastrophic cases, CRPS/RSD, Back pain, Motor vehicle accidents, chronic pain
Dr. Fardad Baroumand, MD, is a distinguished medical-legal evaluator in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is the designated evaluator for these fields by ExamWorks Inc., the largest national provider of Independent Medical Evaluations. He is also a prominent California State Qualified Medical Evaluator and a member of the Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) Subject Matter Expert Panel and the Report Quality Panel, which oversees and promotes the quality of medical-legal reporting in the State. Workers compensation judges have repeatedly appointed Dr. Baroumand as the medical-legal evaluator in complex cases that other evaluators could not handle. Dr. Baroumand is a double board-certified subspecialist practicing Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has a reputation as "the go-to guy" for the most challenging clinical and medical-legal cases. Dr. Baroumand graduated in the top 10 percentile of his medical school in 1997 and completed...
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Ed Rockowitz, ART, PDTR, LMT

Ahhh Massage Inc

San Leandro , California
Massage, Pathology - Massage Injuries, contraindications, back pain, car accident, whiplash, malpractice, ethics, state licensening, out of scope modalities or techniques
I have experience both an as advanced practitioner and as a business owner. As a practitioner, I worked with the Oakland Raiders, National Volleyball Assoc, CrossFit Games and US Rugby team with over 22 years of experience in musculoskeletal, neurological injuries with an orthopedic massage/bodywork practice. www.neurobodywork.com I am the Founder/CEO of Ahhh Massage Inc. I have managed over 1000 massage therapists nationally for corporate and private events and onsite massages for the past 20+ years. I was an expert trial witness, July 2015: U.S. vs Albert Hee Fed court in HI and worked to assist 6 other legal teams 2021-present with docs, depos and advice to help mitigate massage injury cases quickly. Other intangables: I respond fast to all inquries and work fast!
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Hugh D McPherson, MD FRCSC

Experienced Spine Surgeon Expert Witness

Spinal Injury Experts

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

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

MDS Medical Consulting

Colorado
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - neck pain, whiplash, back pain, spine surgery, spine, robotic surgery, sciatica, nerve pain, spine fusion, laminectomy, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, neck surgery, cervical fusion, lumbar fusion, cervical spine, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, navigation
Dr. Spruiell is an orthopaedic surgeon with additional fellowship training in spine surgery, and he now focuses his practice on all aspects of adult spinal surgery including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal disorders. He attended medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, AL. He then moved west to join the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedic Surgery for his residency. There, he gained extensive training in the management of degenerative and traumatic orthopaedic and spinal conditions. He then moved to California and completed additional fellowship training in Spine Surgery at the University of California – San Diego. There, he completed a rigorous and comprehensive training in all aspects of adult spine care.
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Allen C Bowling, MD, PhD

NeuroHealth Institute

Englewood, Colorado
Neurology, Pharmacology - general neurology, back pain, neck pain, neuropathic pain, headache, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spasticity, alternative medicine, chiropractic, complementary medicine, diet, dietary supplements, herbs, integrative medicine, marijuana, multiple sclerosis, nutrition, pharmacology, vitamins
Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD, is Director of the NeuroHealth Institute and is Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Colorado. Dr. Bowling’s areas of expertise include general neurology, back pain, neck pain, neuropathic pain, headache, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spasticity, multiple sclerosis (MS), and pharmacology. He also has expertise in cannabis (marijuana), dietary supplements, herbal medicine, chiropractic, and alternative medicine. He has more than 100 lay and professional publications, including five books, and has been a principal investigator in more than 20 clinical trials. Dr. Bowling is a Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Yale, where he also obtained his MD and a PhD in pharmacology. He completed his neurology residency training at the University of California-San Francisco and his fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School. In 2016, he received the Neuroscientist of the Year Award from the Colorado Neurolo...
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Robert J. Friedman, MD

Headache & Pain Center of Palm Beach

Colorado
Neurology, Pain Management - Medicine - Double board certified in Neurology and Pain Management, neurologic injury, traumatic brain injury, TBI, headaches, back pain, RSD, CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Fibromyalgia, electrodiagnostic testing, nerve and muscle, EMG, nerve injury, neuropathic pain, concussion, mild TBI, pinched nerve
Board Certified Neurology, Board Certified Pain Medicine, Certified IME, ABIME. Licensed in Florida and Colorado.
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Roshni N. Patel, MD

Quadruple Board-Certified Pain & Neurology Expert

Ctr of Excellence in Pain & Regenerative Medicine

Farmington, Connecticut
Pain Management - Medicine, Neurology - Headaches, Migraines, Medication Management, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Disability review, Concussion, Chronic Pain, Back Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Nerve Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neck Pain, IME, Independent medical examiner, medical review, Seizures, Spinal Injury, Stroke
Dr. Roshni N. Patel, MD: Leading Medical-Legal Expert in Pain Management & Neurology Distinguished Credentials Quadruple Board-Certified Specialist in Pain Medicine, Headache Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, and Neurology One of only two physicians nationwide with this elite credential combination 15+ years of specialized medical-legal consultation experience Board Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) Medical-Legal Services Comprehensive Medical Records Review & Analysis Expert Witness Testimony (6+ cases in the last 4 years) Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) Workers' Compensation Case Evaluation Evidence-Based Impairment Ratings (AMA Guides 6th Edition) Personal Injury Case Assessment Short & Long-Term Disability Claim Review Medical Necessity Determinations Clinical Authority Assistant Clinical Professor, Frank H. Netter School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University Medical Director, Center of Excellence in Pain & Regenerative Medicine Sp...
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Robert J. Friedman, MD

Headache & Pain Center of Palm Beach

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Neurology, Pain Management - Medicine - Double board certified in Neurology and Pain Management, neurologic injury, traumatic brain injury, TBI, headaches, back pain, RSD, CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Fibromyalgia, electrodiagnostic testing, nerve and muscle, EMG, nerve injury, neuropathic pain, concussion, mild TBI, pinched nerve
Board Certified Neurology, Board Certified Pain Medicine, Certified IME, ABIME. Licensed in Florida and Colorado.
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Vania E Fernandez, MD

Expert M.D. Pain Specialist and Anesthesiologist

VANIA E FERNANDEZ, MD LLC

Miami, Florida
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Epidurals, Trauma, Injections, Interventional Pain, Anesthesia, Surgery, Back Fracture, Pain, Pain Medicine, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Opioids, Narcotics, Prescriptions, Drug Tests, Malpractice, Ethics, Sedation, MRI, Addiction
EDUCATION 2017– 2018 Florida Medical Association Leadership Academy 10/2016– 05/2017 Physician Leadership Academy of South Florida Inaugural Class and Chair 2018-2022 08/2008– 08/2009 U of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Chief Fellow in Interventional Pain Management • Research Award Recipient 06/2005–07/2008 Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Resident in Anesthesiology 06/2004–06/2005 Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Intern in Anesthesiology 08/2000–05/2004 University of Miami School of Medicine Miami, FL Doctor of Medicine with Research Distinction 08/1991 – 05/1995 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL Major: Microbiology and Immunology Minors: Biology, Chemistry, Art Bachelor of Science with General Honors, Cum Laude Departmental Honors in Microbiology and Immunology 08/1987–06/1991 Dade Christian High School Miami, FL Graduation with Highest Honors, Salutatorian ...
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Antonino Insana, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician – Standard of Care

Florida
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Headache, Back Pain, Sepsis, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, TIA, Septic Shock, Trauma, Syncope, Altered Mental Status, Confusion, Weakness, Dizziness, MI, CVA, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 15 years of active clinical practice in a hospital-based emergency department. My clinical work involves the evaluation and management of acutely ill and injured patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentations, including undifferentiated complaints, medical emergencies, and trauma. I have extensive experience working with emergency medicine residents and explaining my thought processes regarding standard of care in clinical practice. My experience includes the assessment and management of common emergency department presentations such as chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, altered mental status, sepsis, stroke evaluation, and trauma. I routinely make time-sensitive diagnostic and treatment decisions based on available clinical information, established standards of care, and institutional resources. In my medical-legal consulting work, I will provide objective, evidence-based opinions regarding emerg...
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David Siambanes, DO

Adult and child spine injury & Surgery

Tampa, Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery - Scoliosis, Spine surgeon, Spinal fusion, Child neck injury, Back pain, Spine deformity, Neck pain, Spondylolisthesis, Disc herniation, Kyphosis, Spinal fracture, Spinal injury, Neck injury, Back injury, Child back injury, Spinal hardware, Tampa
Dedicated and highly experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 25 years of specialized training in complex adult and pediatric spinal surgeries and pediatric orthopedic conditions. I am double fellowship trained in both Complex Spine Surgery and Pediatric Orthopedics. Licensed in Florida, I have performed more than 100 complex surgeries annually and have extensive experience in providing medico-legal reports and treating patients with spinal injuries. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Siambanes is a dedicated educator, researcher, and innovator. He has contributed to advancements in scoliosis instrumentation systems and published research in respected medical journals. His commitment to improving pediatric orthopedic care is reflected in his memberships with organizations like the Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America.
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Jesse Hatgis, D.O.

Pain/PM&R Physician- Double Board Certified

Interventional Spine Specialists of Florida

Parkland, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Expert witness, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Medical malpractice, Spinal injury, Spinal fractures, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Back pain, Neck pain, Spinal cord stimulation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Kyphoplasty, Discectomy, Epidurals, Headaches, Opioids, Impairment, Pain management, Spinal injections, Wrongful death
Dr. Jesse Hatgis, D.O. is a double board certified osteopathic pain management/ physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. As an interventional pain physician, Dr. Hatgis utilizes a variety of advanced therapies including, but not limited to, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, kyphoplasty, endoscopic rhizotomy, endoscopic/microdiscectomy, tumor ablation, radiofrequency ablation, interspinous process device placement, facet joint stabilization, sacroiliac joint fusion, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD procedure), stellate ganglion blocks, nerve blocks, joint injections, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Hatgis has authored and peer-reviewed numerous publications in various medical literature resources, specifically on sacral insufficiency and vertebral compression fractures, vertebral augmentation, original uses of Cortoss cement, Baastrup’s disease, percutaneous cervical discectomies, cauda equina syndrome, and innovative techniques for the usage ...
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Laszlo J Mate, M.D.

Adult and Child Neurology

Laszlo J. Mate, M.D., P.A.

North Palm Beach, Florida
Neurology, Pediatric Neurology - Traumatic head injury, Back pain, Stroke, Epilepsy, Child Neurology, Alzheimer's, Neuropathy, Headache, Workers' Compensation
Board certified in adult and pediatric neurology. In private practice in Palm Beach County for 34 years. Ex president of Florida Society of Neurology. Extensive research experience in all areas of neurology. Fluent in Spanish and Hungarian.
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Matthew R Moore, MD, FAANS, FACS

Harvard Trained opinions for spine/brain accidents

Florida Neurosurgical Experts

Lighthouse Point, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Brain Trauma, Concussion, Cranial Surgery, Cranial Trauma, Head Injury, Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Spine Surgery, Spine Injury, Subdural Hematoma, whiplash, herniated disc, neck pain, back pain, slip & fall, assault, deficits, memory loss, disability
Dr Moore is a Harvard & Yale trained board certified neurosurgery specialist and served as on-field neurosurgeon for the Miami Dolphins for over 10 years. Currently, Dr. Moore is Director of Integrated Neurosurgery at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute(MNI) of Baptist Health North in Palm Beach County. He sees clinical patients at three office locations and operates three days / week as a busy clinically active neurosurgeon. He works for the NFL as an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. He was past Chief of Surgery and Director of Neurosurgery at Broward Health North Trauma Center. Dr Moore is the Founding Director of the First JCAHO accredited Spine Care Center in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade counties of South Florida. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is the oldest, most respected federal inspection authority of healthcare providers. Dr Moore provides expert, credible, unbiased reviews and testimon...
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Arnold J. Weil, MD

Pain Management / Orthopedic Medical Expert

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics

Coral Gables, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Non-Surgical oOrthopedics, Pain Management, Back Pain, Spinal Injections, Musculoskeletal, Disability, Peer Review, PM&R, Spine Care, Neck Pain, Case Reviews, Depositions, Trial Testimony, Impairment, Plaintiff & Defense, Research
Arnold J. Weil, M.D. founded Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. in 1993 and has served as its Chief Executive Officer for more than 30 years, in addition to his work in healthcare consulting and as a medical expert witness. A Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Weil has established both himself and Non-Surgical Orthopaedics as among the premier orthopaedic and spine care and pain management practices in the metro Atlanta area. An active lecturer, Dr. Weil speaks nationally and internationally on the nonsurgical management of back and neck pain, as well as emerging advances in pain management. As a clinical practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Weil developed a comprehensive medical center that includes patient care services, a clinical research facility, diagnostic imaging and MRI, and an outpatient surgical center for interventional spine procedures. Under his leadership, the practice has expanded to include multiple physicians and healthcare...
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Bradley M White, DO, RPVI, Professor

Up to Date Evidence Based Expert

Doctor Business Solutions

Alpharetta, Georgia
Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - Biopsy, DVT, Port, Embolization, Angio, Stroke, Spine, MRI, Central venous, Hemoptysis, Angioplasty, MVA, Kyphoplasty, Back pain, Brain Injury, Mesothelioma, Bleed, Drowning, Forgein body, Malpractice
Dr. White was awarded a congressional appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point prior to graduating from Georgetown University with Honors and Distinction. Dr. White is a dual board certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist. He is fully licensed in both Georgia and Florida. Dr. White has extensive experience, not only in diagnosing acute and chronic back injuries, but he also routinely treats patients with back pain by performing minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. White is an expert in the diagnosis and management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE) and IVC filters. He performs a wide range of interventional procedures treating cancer, musculoskeletal, arterial, and venous disorders. Dr. White is widely published in his field and has presented his research findings at numerous medical conferences across the country. Dr. White takes pride in his academic faculty appointment as an assistant clinical professor at his a...
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Roland Hamilton, MD

Brain and Spine Expert Witness

Decatur, Georgia
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Neurology, Independent Medical Examination, Stroke, Brain Death, Seizure, Spine Injury, Herniated disc, Motor Vehicle accident, nerve injury, Dementia, Back Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Encephalitis, Headaches, Head Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Pain
I am a board-certified Neurologist with neurophysiology training. I have extensive experience evaluating and treating traumatic brain injury patients and working in personal injury clinics. My practice also consists of managing neurologic emergencies such as strokes, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, neurologic infections, migraines, head/brain injuries, and neurodegenerative disorders. I review legal cases, perform independent medical examinations, and participate in depositions and trials.
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Arnold J. Weil, MD

Pain Management / Orthopedic Medical Expert

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics

Georgia
Pain Management - Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Non-Surgical oOrthopedics, Pain Management, Back Pain, Spinal Injections, Musculoskeletal, Disability, Peer Review, PM&R, Spine Care, Neck Pain, Case Reviews, Depositions, Trial Testimony, Impairment, Plaintiff & Defense, Research
Arnold J. Weil, M.D. founded Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. in 1993 and has served as its Chief Executive Officer for more than 30 years, in addition to his work in healthcare consulting and as a medical expert witness. A Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Weil has established both himself and Non-Surgical Orthopaedics as among the premier orthopaedic and spine care and pain management practices in the metro Atlanta area. An active lecturer, Dr. Weil speaks nationally and internationally on the nonsurgical management of back and neck pain, as well as emerging advances in pain management. As a clinical practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Weil developed a comprehensive medical center that includes patient care services, a clinical research facility, diagnostic imaging and MRI, and an outpatient surgical center for interventional spine procedures. Under his leadership, the practice has expanded to include multiple physicians and healthcare...
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Narendra K Garg, MD

Internal Medicine Physician with broad experience

Narendra K. Garg MD PC

NAPERVILLE, IL, Illinois
Internal Medicine, Telemedicine - Internal Medicine, COVID 19, Phlebology, Varicose veins, Vein disease, Diabetes, Stroke, Venous Ulcers, Decubitus Ulcers, Hypertension, Back pain, Botox, Fillers, Falls, Telemedicine, Virtual Care
Experienced in broad Internal Medicine, Telemedicine, Virtual care, Stroke, Diabetes, Varicose Veins, Phlebology
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Jay Joshi, MD, DABA, DABAPM, FABAPM

Interventional Pain, Anesthesiology MD Expert

Deer Park, Illinois
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Interventional Pain Management, AI, MSK, Musculoskeletal, CRPS, PTSD, Ketamine, Regenerative Medicine, Personal Injuries, Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Augmented AI, Artificial Intelligence, Spine, Back Pain, Neck, Opioid
Jay Joshi, MD®, also known as "Dr. J™", is a nationally recognized double board certified Anesthesiologist and fellowship trained Interventional Spine and Pain Management physician who has distinguished himself via his solid reputation, education, experience, and leadership roles. He is considered a National “Key Opinion Leader” in pain management and he has presented to a variety of audiences, both large and small, over 700 times. Internationally, he has worked in the Department of Substance Abuse at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. He has been featured on major TV networks, Radio, Print, and the Internet. Dr. Joshi is a US born physician who was accepted into medical school at the age of 16 via an accelerated honors BS/MD program with multiple scholarships. He completed an Internal Medicine internship at Northwestern and residency and fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, one of the busiest interventional training programs in the country. Clinically, he ha...
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Phillip H Behrens, IV, MD

Spine, Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgeon

Phillip H Behrens MD LLC

Evansville, Indiana
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Hip dislocation, Spinal Cord Injury, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Back pain, Neck pain, Knee replacement, Hip replacement, shoulder replacement, fracture, postoperative infection, Cervical spine injury, Failed back surgery syndrome, Lumbar disc herniation, Degenerative disc disease, Spinal stenosis, Compression fracture
To Whom It May Concern, At the age of 17, I was accepted to Indiana University School of Medicine through the 8-year BS/MD program. At my college graduation, I was awarded the President's Medal--the highest award given to a graduating senior. In medical school, I graduated as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, which recognizes the top 15% of medical school graduates. I completed my residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California. I completed a minimally invasive and outpatient spine surgery fellowship at Masson Spine Institute in Orlando, FL under the tutelage of neurosurgeon, Robert Masson, MD. For the past 4 years, I have practiced in private practice, hospital employed, and academic environments. I contributed extensively to the scientific literature with over 40 publications, book chapters, abstracts, and presentations. I have been recognized for research excellence with awards from the WOA (Western Orthopaedic Association), ORS (Orthopaedic Research Societ...
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Constantine L Fotopoulos, MD

Interventional Physiatrist-Expert Witness

Overland Park, Kansas
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Sacroiliac Joint, SIJ, Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA, Genicular, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, SpineJack, Vertiflex, PainTEQ, Spinal Cord Stimulation, SCS, Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation, Epidural Steroid Injections. ESI, Medial Branch Blocks, Compression Fracture, Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
Dr Fotopoulos is a board certified Physiatrist and fellow of the AAPMR. He also holds additional board certifications in Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. He is an accepted industry instructor and educator in numerous minimally invasive interventional procedures. He regularly preforms Epidural Injections, Medial Branch Blocks and Sacroiliac Joint Injections. He in an industry instructor in Radiofrequency Ablation for Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacroiliac and the Knee joints. Additionally he preforms and educates in Spinal Cord Stimulation. He was one of the earliest adaptors of the MILD procedure, Vertiflex, PainTEQ percutaneous SIJ fusion, and the basivertebral nerve ablation procedure. He also regularly preforms and teaches in Vertebroplasty, Balloon Assisted Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty), Sacropasty, SpineJack and Basivertebral Nerve Ablation . Dr Fotopoulos is a proud veteran of the United States Navy Diving community and an active Pol...
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Michael J. Johnson, MD

Salina Ortho

Salina, Kansas
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Orthopedics, Trauma, Auto Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Criminal, Whiplash, Causation, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Work Related Trauma, Independent Medical Exams, Standard of Care, Medical Records Review, Spine Care Nonoperative, Fracture, Falls, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Disorders of Spine
Dr Johnson is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina and Lead Preceptor for the surgical subspecialty rotation. He is the anatomy/cadaver lab preceptor for the medical students. He teaches family practice residents for the Smoky Hill Family Practice residency program. He did his residency at the University of Kansas-Wichita branch. He practices general orthopedic surgery in an active surgical practice in Salina, KS. He has practiced for 27 years and is still in active practice. He is licensed in Kansas, Washington and Tennessee. He is Medical Director for Salina Surgical Hospital. He has experience in deposition and live trial testimonies (63 times in the last 4 years:2021-2024). Dr Johnson has several years of experience as an expert witness in a wide variety of cases including medical malpractice, workman's compensation, criminal ...
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Paul V. Birinyi, MD, FAANS, FCNS

Fellowship Trained Neurosurgeon: 12 State Licenses

Performance Spine and Brain

Alexandria, Louisiana
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Neurosurgeon, Minimally Invasive, Neurological Surgeon, Cranial, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Back Pain, Cervical Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, IME, Peripheral Nerve, Personal Injury, Workers' Comp, Motor Vehicle Accident, Job Injury, Malpractice, Brain Tumor, Neck, TBI
Unrestricted Medical Licenses in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia. Dr. Birinyi is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive spine surgery with additional training in peripheral nerve surgery. Dr. Birinyi is a member of the following organizations: American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), North American Spine Society (NASS), Louisiana Neurological Society (LANS), and Mensa. Dr. Birinyi's education is diverse, and he has traveled the nation to receive his advanced degrees and certifications. Dr. Birinyi holds a graduate degree in cellular and molecular neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, Maryland. He received his medical degree at UT Southwestern; Dallas, Texas. His residency was completed at Saint Louis University; St. Louis, Missour...
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Donald E Thomas, MD, FACP, FACR, RhMSUS

Rheumatology Expert Witness | 30+ yrs Experience

Arthritis and Pain Associates of Prince George's County

Greenbelt, Maryland
Rheumatology - Lupus, Sjogren's, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Connective Tissue Disease, Immunosuppressants, Biologics, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Joint Injections, Osteoporosis, Accident-related Arthritis, Rheumatology, Rheumatology Patient Evaluation, Rheumatology Exam, Neck Pain, Back Pain
Qualifications • Practicing rheumatologist with 30+ years of clinical experience • Board-Certified Rheumatologist • Clinical Professor of Medicine • Author: The Lupus Encyclopedia (Johns Hopkins University Press) • Expert witness since 2010 with extensive deposition and case review experience • Chair Emeritus, Chair Medical and Scientific Council, Lupus Foundation of American, DC/MD/VA • Past Chair, Sjögren’s Foundation Board Why Retain Dr. Thomas • Clear, effective communicator skilled at explaining complex medical issues • Time-efficient: prioritizes expert cases, meets deadlines, and produces thorough reports • Experienced at reviewing complex cases and basing conclusions on objective evidence • Responsive: direct access via cell and email, with prompt turnaround on calls and requests • Available nationwide for medical record review, deposition, and testimony Contact: (202) 431-6909 Email: donthomasj@proton.me www.LupusEncyclopedia.com/about LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/donald...
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Ron Avraham, MD

Physiatry & Pain Medicine, Life Care Planner, IME

Polaris Rehabilitation

PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - PM&R, Life Care Planning, LCP, IME - Independent Medical Exam, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Sciatica, Radiculopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Musculoskeletal medicine, Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Spine injections, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, SCI, Complex regional pain syndrome, Amputation, Stroke
Double Board-Certified PM&R (physiatry) physician, specializing in interventional pain management, non-surgical orthopedic care and musculoskeletal medicine, pain medicine and medical rehabilitation. Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR) and Pain Medicine (ABPM), Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) with the ICHCC and Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) with the ABIME. Dr. Avraham is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine and is fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR), American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners (AAPLCP) and the Massachusetts Medical Society. He holds active licenses in Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island. Over a decade of combined practice experience in multiple settings: outpatient private practice, acute and subacute rehabilitation care, nursing home ca...
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Rohaan F. Mehta, MD

Pain Management and PM&R Physician: 17+ years

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Neck pain, back pain, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, RSD, nerve stimulator, injury, nerve pain, IME, neuropathy, chronic pain, radiculopathy, joint pain, radiofrequency ablation, RFA, rhizotomy, neurotomy, Life care Plan support, spinal cord stimulator, interventional injections
Dr. Mehta is a highly experienced physician, clinician educator, and healthcare leader with over 17 years of expertise. He is dual board-certified and fellowship-trained in Pain Management, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). He has served as a medical expert and independent medical evaluator in over 60 cases. He has extensive experience with pain conditions, musculoskeletal medicine, spine (neck and back), injuries, and expertise in a wide range of interventional pain management techniques including radiofrequency ablation (RF denervation or neurotomy), spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, sympathetic nerve, plexus and ganglion blocks, spinal injections (epidural, facet joint, medial branch blocks), joint and soft tissue injections. Professional Experience: • Mankato Clinic, MN (05/2023 - Present) o Physician, Pain Management • North Memorial Health, MN o Medical Director of Specialty Care (08/2021 - Present) o Phy...
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Sina Rajamand, DO, FACOS

Board Certified Neurosurgeon Expert Witness

Golden State Neurosurgery

Nevada
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spine, brain, pain, back pain, neck, lower back, neuro, neurosurgery, spine surgery
Expertise Board-certified neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction, neurotrauma, and brain and spinal disorders. He brings extensive experience as a treating surgeon, consultant, and practice leader, and has participated in both defense and plaintiff-side expert witness engagements. With dual roles in private practice and hospital-based neurosurgery, Dr. Rajamand provides nuanced insights into standard of care, surgical decision-making, postoperative complications, and causation in complex neurological and spine cases. Areas of Expertise Include: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Complex Cervical and Lumbar Spine Procedures Outpatient Spine Surgery Brain and Spinal Trauma Neurocritical Care & Stroke Cauda Equina Syndrome Spinal Cord Injury Vertebral Fractures Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Surgical Complications and Revision Surgery Standard of Care Reviews Medical Necessity and Appropriateness IMEs & Disability Evaluat...
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Nevada
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma- ATLS Instructor, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
I am a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician and current attending at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center with experience teaching trauma and emergency care. I regularly educate and supervise emergency medicine residents, physician assistants, and medical students, serve as an ATLS instructor, and teach trauma evaluation and resuscitation in high‑acuity clinical settings. My teaching background include pediatric emergency medicine lectures, ultrasound lectures, EKG lectures, ATLS/Trauma lectures, bedside instruction, and formal didactics, allowing me to clearly explain standards of care and clinical decision‑making to attorneys, judges, and juries. I bring a practical, evidence‑based approach to case review, report preparation, and testimony grounded in contemporary academic emergency department practice. Topics addressed in cases include: Failure to Diagnose Missed Diagnosis Delayed Diagnosis Pain & Suffering Ischemia Causation Personal Injury Delay in Care Delay in Transfer Nerv...
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Brian D. Rudin, M.D.

Brian D. Rudin, M.D., Inc.

Nevada
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Aviation & Aerospace - Specialist in Neck pain, Back pain, disorders of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar spine, disc problems, spinal cord, dural tear, fusion, disc replacement, pedicle screws, auto accidents, aviation accidents and personal injury cases
Dr. Rudin is an actively practicing and Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, with a fellowship in Spinal Surgery. He completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California at Los Angeles. Fellowship in complex spinal disorders was completed in 2005 under the direction of Dr. Rick Delamarter. He has been in private practice for 20 years. Formerly the Chief and Vice Chief of Orthopedics at a level 2 trauma center. His practice is 100% dedicated to spine care. Online reviews by patients are 5 stars. He is willing to travel both within California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and other states. (Licensed in CA, AZ, FL, NV, Hawaii, North Carolina).
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Theresa Anne Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

MASSAGE & PHYSICAL THERAPY MALPRACTICE NEGLIGENCE

Educise PC

Newbury, New Hampshire
Physical Therapy, Massage - Malpractice, personal injury, orthopedic PT , rehabilitation, massage therapy expert witness, exercise, fitness, back pain , massage therapy malpractice, physical therapy , pain, falls, soft tissue negligence, work-related injury, PT standard of care expert, joint injuries, fractures, stretch injuries, causation witness, spine injuries
Board-certified Specialist, Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 1994, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Clinical Pain Specialist PT. Over ten years as faculty in physical therapy, physical therapist assistant, massage therapy and physical education, recreation and dance programs in NY and NH. Peer-reviewed medical journals: published scientific journal author: MOJ Orthopedics and Rheumatology and Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Massage Therapy Journal, International Fascia Research Congress presenter research author, and platform presentation speaker. Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, Back School of Atlanta. Private practice physical therapist and massage therapist for over 30 years. Professioinal speaker for American Physical, Occupational and Massage Therapy Associations, NASA Inomedic Health, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt Medical, Wake Forest, private companies and medical centers across the US. Approved provider of co...
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Beatrice C Engstrand, MD, FAAN, Hon.Sc.D

Neurological Disorders Expert Witness

Gorham, New Hampshire
Neurology - Adult neurological, prolonged concussion, long covid, head trauma, traumatic brain injury, cognitive dysfunction, stroke, complex regional pain syndrome, back pain, memory changes, personal injury, accidents, mental fog, cerebral anoxia, brain tumor, movement disorder, altered consciousness, dementia, seizure, headache
Dr. Beatrice C. Engstrand , M. D., F.A.A.N., F.A.C.G.S. HonScD, is a board-certified neurologist, fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, fellow of The American College of Geriatrics Specialists, and Diplomate of the American Board of Ethical Physicians. Licensed in NH,NY,NC. Extensive experience in traumatic brain injury She is a published author and the founder and president of the Neurodegenerative Disease Foundation. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, Lehigh University awarded her an Honorary Doctor of Science. Dr. Engstrand practices clinical neurology in Gorham, New Hampshire and is a clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at New York Medical College. For 7 consecutive years, Dr. Engstrand hosted " Neurology with Dr. Engstrand" on radio 710 WOR. She was selected by Talkers Magazine for inclusion in " The Frontier Fifty: A selection of Outstanding Talk Media Webcasters." Provides IMPARTIAL and timely REVIEWS FOR PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS, *PROMPT THORO...
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Antonino Insana, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician – Standard of Care

Mullica HIll, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Headache, Back Pain, Sepsis, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, TIA, Septic Shock, Trauma, Syncope, Altered Mental Status, Confusion, Weakness, Dizziness, MI, CVA, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 15 years of active clinical practice in a hospital-based emergency department. My clinical work involves the evaluation and management of acutely ill and injured patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentations, including undifferentiated complaints, medical emergencies, and trauma. I have extensive experience working with emergency medicine residents and explaining my thought processes regarding standard of care in clinical practice. My experience includes the assessment and management of common emergency department presentations such as chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, altered mental status, sepsis, stroke evaluation, and trauma. I routinely make time-sensitive diagnostic and treatment decisions based on available clinical information, established standards of care, and institutional resources. In my medical-legal consulting work, I will provide objective, evidence-based opinions regarding emerg...
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Lillie Rosenthal, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- Injury Expert

New York, New York
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Injury, Sports medicine, Back pain, Pain management, PM&R, Manual therapy, Carpal tunnel, Spine, Disc, Orthopedic, Muscle pain, MVA, Aviation, Falls, Accident, Nerve, Osteopath, Work injuries
Dr. Lillie Rosenthal is a New York City based pain and injury management physician with 30+ year of experience. She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with expertise in non- surgical orthopedics . She is a thought leader, advisor, speaker author and frequent contributor on the topics of pain and non- surgical orthopedics. Her upstream evidence based, equitable and economically effective strategies have transformed the health and well-being of thousands in her practice and corporate health programs. Rosenthal is an expert and advocate for improving and optimizing health outcomes by focusing on the root causes of our common health issues. She educates and inspires on the power of lifestyle habits that can help or harm us. She reminds us that our DNA is not our destiny. In fact, 80% of our health is in our hands. We have the power to transform the health and well-being of our nation by rethinking our commitment and resources to support health practices and pro...
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Beatrice C Engstrand, MD, FAAN, Hon.Sc.D

Neurological Disorders Expert Witness

New York
Neurology - Adult neurological, prolonged concussion, long covid, head trauma, traumatic brain injury, cognitive dysfunction, stroke, complex regional pain syndrome, back pain, memory changes, personal injury, accidents, mental fog, cerebral anoxia, brain tumor, movement disorder, altered consciousness, dementia, seizure, headache
Dr. Beatrice C. Engstrand , M. D., F.A.A.N., F.A.C.G.S. HonScD, is a board-certified neurologist, fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, fellow of The American College of Geriatrics Specialists, and Diplomate of the American Board of Ethical Physicians. Licensed in NH,NY,NC. Extensive experience in traumatic brain injury She is a published author and the founder and president of the Neurodegenerative Disease Foundation. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, Lehigh University awarded her an Honorary Doctor of Science. Dr. Engstrand practices clinical neurology in Gorham, New Hampshire and is a clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at New York Medical College. For 7 consecutive years, Dr. Engstrand hosted " Neurology with Dr. Engstrand" on radio 710 WOR. She was selected by Talkers Magazine for inclusion in " The Frontier Fifty: A selection of Outstanding Talk Media Webcasters." Provides IMPARTIAL and timely REVIEWS FOR PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS, *PROMPT THORO...
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Ananth Eleswarapu

Board Certified Spine Surgeon

Bronx, New York
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Diskectomy / Discectomy, Herniated Disk, Spine Surgery, Scoliosis, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Degenerative disease, Back pain, Back problems, Sciatica, Spine Deformation, Numbness, Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Post Laminectomy Syndrome, Radiculitis, Spinal Cord, back injury, neck injury, Tingling
Credentials: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Affiliations: Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery AO Spine North America Hospital Affiliations: Montefiore Medical Center Ananth Eleswarapu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, and Associate Director of the Spine Center at Montefiore-Einstein.  Dr. Eleswarapu’s clinical focus is on the operative and non-operative treatment of disorders of the spine, including scoliosis, infections, tumors, fractures and degenerative disease.  After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in 2006, Dr. Eleswarapu attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 2011. He began his postdoctoral training as a resident in orthopedic surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center, completing his residency in 2016. Dr. Eleswarapu then attended University of California Davis Medical Center for a yearlong fellowship in...
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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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Roland Hamilton, MD

Brain and Spine Expert Witness

Tennessee
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Neurology, Independent Medical Examination, Stroke, Brain Death, Seizure, Spine Injury, Herniated disc, Motor Vehicle accident, nerve injury, Dementia, Back Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Encephalitis, Headaches, Head Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Pain
I am a board-certified Neurologist with neurophysiology training. I have extensive experience evaluating and treating traumatic brain injury patients and working in personal injury clinics. My practice also consists of managing neurologic emergencies such as strokes, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, neurologic infections, migraines, head/brain injuries, and neurodegenerative disorders. I review legal cases, perform independent medical examinations, and participate in depositions and trials.
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Jordan Amadio, MD, MBA

University Prof Neurosurgeon - Spine/Trauma Expert

University of Texas - Austin

Austin, Texas
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spine surgery, Degenerative spine, Neuro-trauma, Neurosurgery, Spine trauma, Spinal fusion, Back pain, Neck pain, Motor vehicle accidents, Surgical complications, Minimally invasive surgery, Neurostimulation, Head trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subdural hematoma, Concussion, Brain surgery
I am a U.S. board certified neurosurgeon with over 15 years of experience treating patients at some of the nation's busiest Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers, as well as elective patients requiring brain surgery or complex/ minimally invasive spine surgery. I am on faculty in the Neurosurgery Department at the University of Texas at Austin, where I teach residents the nuances of trauma neurosurgery and conduct research on new types of robotic spine surgery instrumentation. I maintain a high-volume clinical practice spanning both spine and brain surgery, for both degenerative and traumatic conditions. I am a sought-after consultant and expert in the medical device industry and have numerous peer-reviewed publications and patents. For the past 6 years, I have been fortunate to serve as a medicolegal expert in numerous cases. I am a member in good standing of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurologic...
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Luis F Colon, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon • Medical Expert Witness

Dallas, Texas
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Cervical spine, Lumbar spine, Spine trauma, MVC, Neck pain, Back pain, Thoracic spine, Cervical radiculopathy, Lumbar radiculopathy, Cervical myelopathy, Spine fusion, Spinal decompression
Luis Felipe Colón, MD Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon • Medical Expert Witness Bilingual (English/Spanish) Dr. Luis Felipe Colón is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon at Texas Orthopaedic Associates in Dallas and Plano. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, spinal trauma, and complex revision procedures. He provides clear, objective, and efficient medical-legal reviews with a standard one-week turnaround time and excellent current availability. Dr. Colón completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. He then pursued a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York—consistently ranked the #1 orthopaedic hospital in the United States for 15 consecutive years. During fellowship, he trained under internationally recognized leaders including Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi (minimally invasive spine surgery) and Dr. Han Jo Kim (complex spine surge...
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Jason P Kidde, PA-C

13 year fellowship trained acute care PA

Salt Lake City, Utah
Urgent Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - fracture management, back pain, hand injuries, syncope, misdiagnosis, infectious disease, thrombosis management, lacerations, splinting, delayed diagnosis, headache, abnormal vital signs, chest pain, Physician Assistant, EKG, abdominal pain, fever, stroke, anaphylaxis, urgent care
Jason Kidde is an ER fellowship-trained Physician Associate with 13 years of experience in urgent care and 6 years of experience in emergency medicine. He has managed tens of thousands of acute care presentations in high volume, high acuity settings including cases of high medical complexity. He manages a peer review group within his organization service line that reviews cases in which standard of care or diagnostic accuracy is questioned, particularly when a poor patient outcome has occurred. He applies structured clinical reasoning and maintains a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine in both practice and case review. Additionally, he has dedicated experience in acute injury, having been the principal clinician at Solitude Mountain Ski Resort which sees large volumes of dislocations, fractures, and emergency triage. Jason's combined experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, and peer review allows him to provide clear, objective analysis in matters involving stand...
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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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Christopher Smythies, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgery and Head Injury Expert Witness

Neurosurgical Forensics LLC

Medina, Washington
Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgeon, Brain Injury, Concussion, Spinal Cord Injury, Ruptured Disc, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Cervical Fusion, Lumbar Stenosis, Brain Hemorrhage, Brain Tumor, Paralysis
From the Operating Room to the Courtroom. Board-certified neurosurgeon in active practice for 35+ years. University of Alabama at Birmingham trained. Gulf War veteran with extensive experience treating battlefield head injuries. Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. My focus is on brain, although happy to review spine cases too. Attorneys depend on accurate medical guidance. I work with both plaintiff and defense and bring the same level of commitment and objectivity to each. I don’t sell opinions—I give them. Sometimes they help a case; sometimes they don’t. I base them strictly on the evidence and my clinical experience—taking principles I’ve learned in the operating room and putting them to good use in the courtroom. My goal is to bring clarity to complex medical issues so lawyers, judges, and juries can make informed decisions. In law as in medicine, professionalism matters.
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Christine Hammer, MD, FAANS, FCNS

Board Certified Spine focused Neurosurgeon

West XIX Integrative Neurosurgery Consulting

Steilacoom, Washington
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Neurological Surgery - spine, lumbar, cervical, neurosurgery, spine surgery, back pain, neck pain
I am a neuro/ortho spine fellowship trained board certified neurosurgeon in good standing with all professional communities (AANS, NASS, CNS). I have practiced in both a hospital based and private based models (currently in private practice). I have operated in the hospital, surgery centers and procedure rooms of our clinic space. I am comfortable with LNI and MVC cases. I have testified in court and participated in depositions. I am comfortable providing a written report of my findings after reviewing charts. My style conforms to SEAK recommendations and guidelines.