Fracture Care Expert Witnesses

Chino Hills, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Joint Preservation, Cartilage Restoration, Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Replacement, Robotics, Trauma, Fractures, Stem Cell, Biologics, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Qualified Medical Evaluator, QME

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with specialized expertise in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Total Joint Replacements, serving as an active Team Physician for a local university and providing Level 1 Trauma care. Qualified Medical Evaluator with a reputation for exceptional bedside manner and credibility. Education & Affiliations: Renaissance Scholar, Magna Cum Laude, University of Southern California Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Medical Director Total Joint Program at Local Hospital Experience with complex cases and a solid foundation in evaluating injury mechanisms, treatment appropriateness, and standard of care in legal settings: Joint Preservation: cartilage transplantation, biologics (PRP, stem cell, amnion), reconstructive ligamentous surgery, meniscal repair/transplantation, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, and shoulder instability. Modern Joint Replacement: m...

Connecticut

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - shoulder surgery, knee surgery, wrist surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, upper extremity specialist, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, ORIF, fracture care, joint instability, general orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper extremity tendinitis

I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a thriving private practice in Westchester, New York. I specialize in Sports Medicine, as well as conditions and surgery of the shoulder, knee, hand, wrist, and elbow. Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is one of the premier Orthopedic groups in Westchester County. We strive to provide world class Orthopedic care in the community setting. I have the honor of being made Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in January, 2024. I have two Ivy league degrees, including an Honors degree from Dartmouth College. I went to medical school at Columbia University. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. While there I also studied at Harvard University (Pediatric Orthopedics), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Orthopedic Oncology), and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas (Orthopedic Trauma). I completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joi...

Vero Beach, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Total Joint Replacement of the Hip, Knee and Shoulder, Arthroscopic Surgery of all Major Joints, Rotator Cuff and ACL Reconstruction, Hand and Wrist Surgery, Fracture Care, Surgery of the Foot and Ankle

Dr. Hussamy is a board certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who has been in private practice for 29 years. He has performed over 10,000 total joint replacements in his career and frequently performs reviews of failed total joint procedures and recalled joint implants. He runs an active practice including all operative and non-operative aspects of orthopedic surgery. He has served as an expert medical witness in numerous cases, regularly performs independent and compulsory medical examinations (IME and CMEs), provided depositions and appears in the courtroom both locally and throughout the country. He is a certified Expert Medical Advisor for Division of Workers’ Compensation, State of Florida. He is licensed to practice medicine in Florida, New York and California. He is available to serve as an expert witness and travel throughout the United Staes and abroad. He can be reached at 772-205-5995

Honolulu, Hawaii

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - trauma, arthritis, lower extremity reconstruction, sports injuries, fracture care, accidents, causation, operating room safety, hospital liability

Over 30 years of operative orthopedic experience treating traumatic and sports related injuries with a subspecialization in lower extremity deformity and arthritis. Over 18 years experience as Chief of Surgery overseeing all surgical departments and anesthesia at a major metropolitan hospital and its affiliated clinics. Over 10 years experience as the orthopedic team physician at a Division 1 NCAA football program providing on field coverage. Over 25 years experience in report writing, deposition and trial testimony. Clinical Assistant Professor at the John A Burns School of Medicine, Univ of Hawaii, Dept of Surgery teaching orthopedic residents and students since 1994.

Illinois

Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation

I am a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in my 34th year of practice. I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida. I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medi...

Lafayette, Indiana

Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation

I am a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in my 34th year of practice. I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida. I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medi...

St. Louis , Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery - General Orthopedic Surgery, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), Fracture Care, Sports Medicine including Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Sprains, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis

Dr. Piontek is an Emeritus Member of both the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Orthopedic Surgery since 1988. He has undergone Recertification every ten years. His present Recertification extends until 2028. As a member and cofounder of the St. Luke's Hospital Orthopedic Services LLC, he has been involved in decisions and consultation regarding patient satisfaction, staff education, implant evaluation and purchasing, operating room efficiency, and quality assurance. He has been the hospital's User/Coordinator to the American Joint Replacement Registry. Dr. Piontek is available for Consultation, Chart Review, Depositions, and Trial Testimony.

Rye, New York

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - shoulder surgery, knee surgery, wrist surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, upper extremity specialist, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, ORIF, fracture care, joint instability, general orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper extremity tendinitis

I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a thriving private practice in Westchester, New York. I specialize in Sports Medicine, as well as conditions and surgery of the shoulder, knee, hand, wrist, and elbow. Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is one of the premier Orthopedic groups in Westchester County. We strive to provide world class Orthopedic care in the community setting. I have the honor of being made Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in January, 2024. I have two Ivy league degrees, including an Honors degree from Dartmouth College. I went to medical school at Columbia University. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. While there I also studied at Harvard University (Pediatric Orthopedics), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Orthopedic Oncology), and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas (Orthopedic Trauma). I completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joi...

Charlotte, North Carolina

Orthopedic Surgery - Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Rotator Cuff Repair, Knee and Hip Joint Replacement, Fracture Care, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries, Overuse Syndromes/Injuries, Nerve Injuries, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Chronic Pain, Soft Tissue Injuries

Board Certified, Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon, in active practice since 1994. Specialty focus in Medical-Legal evaluations, IME's, Impairment and Disability Evaluations/Ratings, AMA Guidelines, Peer-Peer and medical file reviews, Video depositions and Expert testimony. Currently working with and representing worker's compensation and insurance carriers, attorneys for plaintiffs and defense, State/Federal disability carriers. Opinions are supported by evidence based medicine and over 1000 evaluations and 200 depositions. Rapid report turnaround, usually within 48 hours.

Ohio

Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation

I am a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in my 34th year of practice. I am fellowship trained in Joint Reconstructive Surgery specializing in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacement, anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgeries. I am participating in the Maintenance of Certification and am Board Certified through December 31, 2028. I am licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Oregon. I have an Expert Witness Certificate in Florida. I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medi...

Edmond, Oklahoma

Orthopedic Surgery, Family Medicine - Total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, orthopedic trauma surgery, sports injuries, Orthopedic IMEs, Peer Reviews, Record Reviews, Medical Malpractice, plaintiff, defense, Family Medicine, Mental Health

Dr. Conner has been and currently is in the active practice of Orthopedic Surgery in the Oklahoma City area for over 35 years. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Areas of practice include operative and non-operative treatment of Adult Degenerative and Arthritic conditions; Orthopedic Trauma,; Sports Injuries; soft tissue injuries; conditions of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles; hand injuries; spinal conditions and injuries (non-operative only). His surgical procedures include total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, sports injuries. Dr Conner is an OU Physician through the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and regularly sees clinic patients, performs surgery, and takes emergency call in the practice of Orthopedic Surgery. He previously served as an Assistant Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery. His legal experience spans over 30 years of IME, Med Ma...

Salt Lake City, Utah

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Mental Health Emergencies, Shock, Infection, Fracture care, Airway management

Eric Gilbert, MD, FACEP has 30 years of clinical experience and currently works full time at a level I trauma center and community hospitals. He has 25+ years of experience teaching residents and medical students as well as 14 years of experience as a physician administrator in multiple roles including department chair and Board of Directors. He currently serves on the Quality Improvement Committee for a 100+ physician group. He has served as an expert witness, consultant, and provided trial testimony.