Dislocation Expert Witnesses

Dislocation 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 dislocation. The dislocation expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, Sports Medicine, and Urgent Care Medicine.

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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Alabama
Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments. Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health. Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Yury Fayner, MD; Diplomat, American Board of Radiology

Fellowship Trained MSK Radiology; Gen & Diagnostic

Bakersfield, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Musculoskeletal, Bone & Joint, Trauma, Back & Spine, MRI, Fractures, Injuries, Worker's Compensation, X-Ray, CT Scan, Orthopedic, General Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound, Medical Imaging, Board Certified, Dislocation, Accident, Sports Injuries, Infection
Dr. Yury Fayner is a board certified radiologist with over a decade of experience in Southern California and is fellowship trained in musculoskeletal radiology. Dr. Fayner is experienced in general, diagnostic and musculoskeletal radiology and has specific interests in disorders of the spine, bone & joint disorders, sports medicine, trauma and injury, as well as infectious, inflammatory and cancerous musculoskeletal lesions. Dr. Fayner is available as an independent radiological expert to review medical records and render medical opinions to assist in litigation, and is offering expertise for both plaintiff and defense matters. He can provide a variety of medical/legal services from simple phone consultation to detailed expert reports and standard of care opinions.
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Michael J Oechsel, MD

California Orthopedics and Spine

San Francisco, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Trauma, Disc, Fracture, Tendon, Ligament, Extremity, Spinal, Musculoskeletal, Dislocation, Subluxation, Tear, Rupture, Sprain, Strain, Crush, Surgical, Fixation, Reduction, Arthritis, Joint
Dr. Oechsel has actively practiced as an Orthopedic Surgeon for over 33 years as a general Orthopedist and continues to do so. He has experience with almost all aspects of this field. Dr. Oechsel can render opinions on many different Orthopedic issues. This allows him to address multiple issues, injuries and problems in any single case, if needed. He prides himself in taking on the most complex cases and understands all the Orthopedic aspects of a case. Reviews, reporting, preparation, and testimony are meticulously detailed. For over twenty years, Dr. Oechsel has performed medical-legal expert witness work including Independent Medical Examinations, Independent Medical Record Reviews, depositions, and testimony. He has participated in over 150 depositions and has testified in about 40 trials. His opinions are well respected, as he continues to be retained by both the Defense and Plaintiff bar. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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Ross Levin, MD

Emergency Medicine Expert, Trusted & Experienced

Santa Barbara, California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Fracture, Pneumonia, Appendicitis, Ischemia, Torsion, AAA, Hemorrhage, Meningitis, Dissection, EMS, Burn, Dislocation, Injury, Shock
Dr. Ross Levin is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over a decade of full-time clinical experience across high-volume trauma centers, community hospitals, and rural emergency departments. He provides expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, offering timely, objective, and clearly written opinions grounded in active, real-world emergency medicine practice. Dr. Levin regularly manages high-acuity cases including trauma, cardiac arrest, stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and airway emergencies. He is well-versed in the clinical realities of limited-resource settings and has extensive experience supervising physician assistants and nurse practitioners, ensuring appropriate oversight and scope-of-practice compliance. He is a trusted expert for the California Medical Board and California Department of Justice, where he reviews allegations of substandard care and provides formal expert opinions in regulatory and legal matters. His medical-legal work is know...
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Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME

Board-Cert Ortho: QME, PI, Trauma & Sports Injury

Chino Hills, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedic Expert Witness, Personal Injury, Joint Replacement, Fractures, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injury, Knee Injury, Hip Injury, Arthroscopy, Meniscus Tear, Ligament Injury, Rotator Cuff Tear, Dislocation, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Standard of Care, Causation, Impairment Rating, QME
Afshin Arianjam, M.D., FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine Education & Affiliations: University of Southern California, Bachelor of Science (Renaissance Scholar, Magna Cum Laude) University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Medical Doctorate Fellowship: Sports Medicine Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Medical Director Total Joint Program at Top 100 Hospital Dr. Afshin Arianjam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist with over a decade of experience in evaluating and treating complex musculoskeletal injuries. He currently serves as Medical Director of a nationally recognized Total Joint Program and practices at a Level 1 Trauma Center, where he manages acute and chronic injuries involving the shoulder, hip, knee, spine, and upper/lower extremities. As a Qualified Medical Evalua...
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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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Kevin Taylor, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician/ Medical Director

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Stroke, Sepsis, Ectopic pregnancy, Ischemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial infarction, Delay of care, Aortic Dissection, Fracture, Appendicitis, Urgent Care, Torsion, EMTALA, Failure to diagnose, Trauma, Dislocation, Hemorrhage, Meningitis, Dislocation
Kevin L Taylor MD I have extensive experience in the specialty of emergency medicine and hospital governance. I have been in full time clinical practice since 2009 and have been continuously board certified throughout my career. I have been clinical faculty of emergency medicine at 3 hospital systems since 2010 including Associate Clinical Faculty since 2020 at Florida Atlantic University Emergency Medicine Residency program. In these roles I have trained new physicians on the practice of emergency medicine. I have been the Medical Director for a two-hospital system in South Florida for almost 5 years which includes oversight of two emergency departments and a pediatric emergency department. In that role I was responsible for direct operational oversight of 30+ full time and part time emergency physicians, pediatricians, and advanced practice providers. These two facilities saw over 60,000 patient visits per year. Within this role I served as Chair of Emergency Medicine ...
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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Florida
Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments. Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health. Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Mohamed K. Shaath

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Expert Witness

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

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

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Valdosta, Georgia
Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments. Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health. Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Jeffrey O. Anglen, MD

Experienced Orthopedic Surgery Expert

Indianapolis, Indiana
Orthopedic Surgery - Fractures, orthopedic, Orthopedic Trauma, bone or joint injury, dislocation, bone or joint infection, osteomyelitis, compartment syndrome, thrombosis, DVT, total joint replacement, hip, knee, motor vehicle accident, broken bone, orthopedic complication, nonunion, pulmonary embolism, fall, work comp
-Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) -Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and International Orthopaedic Trauma Association -Former Specialty Society President, Academic Department Chair and Director of the ABOS - Currently or recently Licensed in 14 states - Published >100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters - practice experience in a variety of hospital types - Specializing in fractures, dislocations, trauma, joint replacement, infection, complications of orthopedic surgery, compartment syndrome, DVT/PE following surgery, musculoskeletal infection, all aspects of orthopedic or musculoskeletal care I have done medicolegal consulting for over 25 years for both plaintiff and defense, as an adjunct to my surgical practice. I have testified successfully at trial several times, even more depositions and reports. The majority of my career has been in academic medicine, where I not only had a busy surgical practice in orthopaedic t...
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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Louisiana
Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments. Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health. Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Joseph Norris

Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Expert

Joseph B Norris MD, Ltd

WILMINGTON, North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder, Shoulder arthroplasty, ACL, rotator cuff, labral surgery, fractures, meniscus surgery, arthroscopy, total shoulder, reverse total shoulder, dislocation
I am an associate professor at two universities. I am an instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and consultant for Depuy (J&J) shoulder arthroplasty. I have been the president of an eight man private practice orthopedic group as well as an employed and consultant surgeon in my 16 years of practice.
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Bryce Bederka, MD

Orthopedics, Sports, Adult and Pediatric Fracture

Portland, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - ACL, Fracture, Growth plate, Infection, Dislocation, Multiple ligament, Knee dislocation, Sports injury
Eighteen years in orthopedic practice providing orthopedic and sports medicine care in an outpatient multi-specialty setting. Present practice primarily focused on sports related knee injuries, ligaments, patella dislocation, meniscus tears. Experience doing the breadth of sports procedures including shoulders, elbows and ankles. Provide consultant care at a level 1 trauma center for patients with traumatic knee dislocations. Provided pediatric fracture and acute care including bone, joint, and soft tissue infections for 15 years at a pediatric level 1 trauma center. Provided adult emergency care including fracture, infection, and hip fracture care for 10 years at a community hospital.
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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Tennessee
Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments. Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health. Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Jacob A Young, MD

EMERGENCY MEDICINE - DFW

Allen, Texas
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Hyponatremia, Stemi, Ultrasound, ACS, Pneumothorax, Stroke, Hemothorax, Burn, Appendicitis, Pediatrics, Cholecystitis, Respiratory failure, Liver failure, Heart attack, Kidney failure, EKG interpretation, Fracture, Epidural hematoma, Dislocation
I trained at John Peter Smith Hospital, which is a Level 1 Trauma Center and Tertiary Care Referral Center for North Texas with over 110,000 patient visits annually. I now work clinically at Baylor Scott & White - Irving ER. I have extensive experience in peer review, providing informed expert opinion about the appropriateness of care, medical necessity, bill review - including reviewing charges against Usual, Customary, and Reasonable fees. I have extensive experience in utilizing the PMIC handbook. I primarily review care and charges associated with ER encounters involving a patient who presents following a Motor Vehicle Collision. I have served as an EDQA committee member at Baylor Scott & White - Irving for the last 3 years and am one of the primary reviewers. I function to review cases brought before the committee and present them to the EDQA committee, assessing whether care was appropriate from an ER physician and going into detail into how care could have been better deliv...
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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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Adam Lorenzetti, MD

Shoulder & Elbow Specialist and Orthopedic Trauma

WATERFORD, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery - Rotator Cuff, Dislocation, Fracture, Labral tear, Labrum, Orthopedic Surgery, Tendon, Shoulder Replacement, Humerus, Olecranon, MVA, Elbow, Shoulder, Arthoplasty, Arthroscopy, Repair, Hand Fracture, Wrist Fracture
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained and actively practicing orthopedic surgeon, completing over 300 elective and traumatic orthopaedics cases annually. Clinical practice includes general orthopaedics with a focus on shoulder and elbow conditions including complex fracture, arthroplasty and tendon and ligament repairs. He is also active in orthopaedic trauma taking level 2 trauma call at multiple hospitals and is experience with a variety of traumatic injuries including motor vehicle collisions and work related injuries. Available to provide expert opinion, testimony, or medical-legal consultation in all areas of orthopaedic surgery excluding spine surgery. Extensive experience in standard of care, causation, damages, and need for future care regarding traumatic injuries. Provides expert testimony for Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice, and cases of Physician Competence, including depositions and testimony in both plaintiff and defense cases for malpractice ...