Carpal Tunnel Expert Witnesses

Carpal tunnel 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 carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Cosmetic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Pharmaceutical Research, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Plastic Surgery, and Sports Medicine.

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Eric Stuffmann, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity

Oakland, California
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder, Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Fractures, Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Tear, Trauma
I am board-certiifed in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery through the ABOS. My fellowship training included surgery of hand, shoulder and elbow. I am currently in a high volume practice specializing in hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery. My clinical practice also includes orthopedic trauma. I am publlished in peer-reviewed journals and given have presentations to my peers. I have participated and chaired quality improvement committees. I actively volunteer abroad. I have participated in medical-legal work for 13+ years.
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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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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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Sidney Spector

Sidney A. Spector, MD, PhD

Tampa, Florida
Neurology, Pharmaceutical Research - Neurology, Pharmaceutical, Concussion, peripheral, stroke, Neuorologist, Research, musculoskeletal, sclerosis, nerve injury, Spine, Kinesiological, migraine, lumbar, neurodegenerative, Carpal Tunnel, spinal, headaches, cervical, seizures
Dr. Sidney A. Spector, MD, PhD, is a Board Certified Neurologist with a post doctorate degree in Kinesiological Sciences, currently actively practicing Neurology. Dr. Spector has performed independent medical evaluations over the past 13 years in the areas of worker's compensation, no-fault and personal injury, and has provided expert testimony in depositions and arbitrations. With active medical licenses in New York, Florida, Arizona, Oregon and Washington, Dr. Spector provides expert medical opinion to defense and plaintiffs' attorneys, insurers and state worker's compensation departments in the context of IMEs, Fitness for Duty and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance examinations throughout the United States. In addition, Dr. Spector lectures on related topics including work- and sports-related concussion, carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and lower back, traumatic peripheral nerve injury, migraine, seizures, stroke, multiple...
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Tyson Cobb, MD

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

PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY

Associates in Cosmetic Surgery

Fort Myers, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - HAND SURGERY, renuvion, LIPOMA, liposuction, SKIN CANCER, SCAR, CARPAL TUNNEL, TRIGGER FINGER, GANGLION CYST, FACELIFT, BREAST IMPLANTS, BREAST REDUCTION, LIPOSUCTION, EYELID SURGERY, CYST, SKIN MOLE SURGERY, TUMMY TUCK, ARMLIFT, FAT INJECTION, FILLER BOTOX
Dr. Michael K. Kim is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years in practice and 10 years of extensive specialized surgical training. His expertise includes facial and body rejuvenation, lipoma removal, eyelid surgery, facelifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and liposuction. His high-level surgical skill also includes the ability to tackle a vast array of corrective surgery, stemming from cleft lip, burns, facial trauma, hand surgery, breast reconstruction, lower extremity reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and skin cancer surgery. TRAINING Plastic Surgery Fellow - Emory University in Atlanta, GA General Surgery New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY Plastic Surgery Research Fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville. Hand Surgery Fellwoship Kutz and Kleinert Louisvile, KY Plastic Surgery resident Wright State Medical Center Dayton , Ohio CERTIFICATIONS Board Certified in Plastic Surgery...
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Michael Kim, MD

PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY

Associates in Cosmetic Surgery

Georgia
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - HAND SURGERY, renuvion, LIPOMA, liposuction, SKIN CANCER, SCAR, CARPAL TUNNEL, TRIGGER FINGER, GANGLION CYST, FACELIFT, BREAST IMPLANTS, BREAST REDUCTION, LIPOSUCTION, EYELID SURGERY, CYST, SKIN MOLE SURGERY, TUMMY TUCK, ARMLIFT, FAT INJECTION, FILLER BOTOX
Dr. Michael K. Kim is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years in practice and 10 years of extensive specialized surgical training. His expertise includes facial and body rejuvenation, lipoma removal, eyelid surgery, facelifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and liposuction. His high-level surgical skill also includes the ability to tackle a vast array of corrective surgery, stemming from cleft lip, burns, facial trauma, hand surgery, breast reconstruction, lower extremity reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and skin cancer surgery. TRAINING Plastic Surgery Fellow - Emory University in Atlanta, GA General Surgery New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY Plastic Surgery Research Fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville. Hand Surgery Fellwoship Kutz and Kleinert Louisvile, KY Plastic Surgery resident Wright State Medical Center Dayton , Ohio CERTIFICATIONS Board Certified in Plastic Surgery...
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Tyson Cobb, MD

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

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

Harvard/Columbia Trained Hand Surgeon

CARY MEDICAL CENTER

CARIBOU, Maine
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - upper extremity, shoulder surgery, cervical spine, carpal tunnel, trigger finger, tumors, infections, tenosynovitis, Dupuytren's, nerve, fractures, malunion, arthritis, flexor tendons, rotator cuff, joint replacement, complex regional pain, instability, amputations, work evaluation
Harvard-Columbia trained orthopedic and hand/upper extremity hand surgeon. 41 years experience. Chief of Hand Service at USC/LA County Medical Center. Hand Surgery practice at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified in Hand Surgery. Experienced in IME and Expert Witness
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Matthew P Melander, DO

Double Board Certified Orthopedics Expert

Excel Orthopedics

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow, Wrist, Sports Medicine Specialist, Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive, Multi-Ligament, Crush Injuries, Fracture, Labrum, Evidence Based, Injury Specialist, Meniscus, Ankle, Pain, Rotator Cuff , ACL, Carpal Tunnel
Dr. Melander is a double board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine with more than 18 years performing IMEs. He is well known for providing timely and accurate exams in Missouri and Illinois. He has an excellent reputation with many insured entities and law firms and is a regional expert in worker's compensation, no-fault and personal injury claims which include issues concerning causal relationship, permanent impairment ratings, schedule loss of use, apportionment and disability. Dr. Matthew Melander is also a preeminent figure in the field of orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine, Workers' Compensation and Medicolegal Expertise, with a sterling reputation built upon 18 years of experience, dedication and excellence. With dual board certifications, Dr. Melander's expertise spans the comprehensive spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive procedures, catering to a wide array of athletic and work-related conditions. He performs ...
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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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Eric Stuffmann, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity

Oregon
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder, Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Fractures, Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Tear, Trauma
I am board-certiifed in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery through the ABOS. My fellowship training included surgery of hand, shoulder and elbow. I am currently in a high volume practice specializing in hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery. My clinical practice also includes orthopedic trauma. I am publlished in peer-reviewed journals and given have presentations to my peers. I have participated and chaired quality improvement committees. I actively volunteer abroad. I have participated in medical-legal work for 13+ years.
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Richard Tosti, MD

Professor: Surgery Hand Wrist Elbow Shoulder Nerve

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute - Thomas Jefferson U.

Limerick, Pennsylvania
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Nerve, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Surgery, Surgeon, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, orthopedic, injury, fracture, laceration, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, IME, worker's compensation, deposition, amputation, tendon
Dr. Tosti is a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in all conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. He serves as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University. He is a consulting physician for the Ultimate Fighting Championships, World Boxing Organization, and Bare Knuckle Boxing Championships. Dr. Tosti received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and trained as Chief Resident in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at Temple University Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Tosti completed the prestigious Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital during a year when U.S. News and World Report ranked both hospitals #1 in the nation. Dr. Tosti’s fellowship was a combined program that integrated him in both the orthopaedic surgery and plastic surgery depa...
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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
Thought leader, prolific researcher, and dedicated educator. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Holds a Subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. Active clinical practice at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia focusing on hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and nerve injuries. Completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the Temple University Hospital and his Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital as a Harvard Fellow. Holds the rank of Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Thomas Jefferson University. Serves as the Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program Director as well at Jefferson. Previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Temple University Hospital and Clinical Instructor at the Harvard Medical School. Recipient of numerous honors and awards, including being annually recognized by Castle & Connolly Top Doctors for Philadelphia. Received multiple teaching ...
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Chris Cawley, DO, FAOAO, MPT

Orthopedic Surgery- Upper Extremity Specialist

Cawley Orthopaedics LLC

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

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

Orthopedic Surgery- Upper Extremity Specialist

Cawley Orthopaedics LLC

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