Fracture Expert Witnesses
Fracture 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 fracture. The fracture expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Aquatics Safety, Artificial Intelligence, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Failure Analysis, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Forensic Pathology, Hand Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations, Intellectual Property, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Management, and Military.
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Ricardo Colberg, MD, RMSK
Physiatrist / Non-surgical orthopedic physician
RCMD, LLC
Birmingham, Alabama
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Joint pain, spine pain, musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, neck & back pain, work injury, personal injury, injections, fracture, concussion, orthobiologic, PRP & stem cell injection, Sports Medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections, Independent Medical Examination, IME, Bilingual in English & Spanish
Non-surgical orthopedic physician triple-board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in active clinical practice.
Published over 45 research papers and chapters for academic text books and given over 190 courses and presentations.
Faculty of the American Sports Medicine Institute Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopeadic Center and of the University of Alabama Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program in Birmingham, Alabama.
Fully fluent in English and Spanish.
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Nadia Tereshchenko, MS, MD
Jasper, Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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Gun Shot Wound, EMS, Paramedic, Appendicitis, ER, ED, Urgent Care, Cardiac, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Motor Vehicle Accident, EMT, Trauma, Fracture, Injury, Pneumonia, Dissection, Embolism, Seizure
Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician with extensive experience working in Emergency Departments of various size and degree of specialization (Rural to Urban, Community to Tertiary) including specialized trauma, stroke and cardiac centers, nationwide. Prior experience as a Paramedic in a busy and high acuity 911 system. EMS Liaison Physician. Developed systems and guidelines for hypothermia and STEMI care with extensive knowledge of guidelines dictating appropriate care. Expertise in Health Care Improvement, Health Policy, Telemedicine, and Patient Decision Making. Actively licensed in CA, CO, OK, WY, PA, NE, NM, TX, ND, ID, FL, AL, MO, LA, IL, TN and MN.
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John O'Shea
Physician Associate Orthopedic Surgery Expert
OrthoHealth PLLC
Flagstaff, Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Shoulder elbow hand, Shoulder replacement, knee replacement, rotator cuff tear, impingment, fracture, dislocations, sports medicine, osteoarthritis, ORIF, preoperative, Postoperative care, nerve injury, workers compensation, frozen shoulder, meniscus tear, trigger finger, DVT, physician associate
John O’Shea is a highly skilled Physician Associate with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Orthopedic Surgery. With extensive expertise in sports medicine, upper extremity orthopedic conditions, joint replacements, fracture care and general orthopedics, he has first-assisted in over 1,000 surgical procedures. His surgical first assist experience spans a wide range of cases, including carpal and trigger finger releases, complex fracture fixations, tendon transfers, shoulder/knee scopes, and both partial and total joint arthroplasties.
As a trusted provider, John manages his own clinic schedule, overseeing patient care from initial evaluations and orthopedic urgent care to pre-operative planning, post-operative management, and workers’ compensation cases. With six years of hands-on experience and countless hours collaborating with top orthopedic surgeons, he has developed the ability to assess and predict patient conditions, long-term disabilities, and appropriate treatm...
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Nicolas Vardiabasis, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Foot/Ankle, Pediatric Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Fracture, Elbow, Wrist, Hand
I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with extensive clinical and medico-legal experience, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions involving the spine and extremities. I actively practice orthopedic surgery and remain up to date with current standards of care, evidence-based medicine, and surgical techniques.
I practice through multiple office locations across California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County, providing broad geographic accessibility for evaluations, IMEs, and consultations.
In addition to my busy clinical practice, I have substantial experience serving as a third-party expert in personal injury and medical-legal cases. I have been retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel and have provided independent, objective opinions in a wide range of matters. My expert work includes case review, medical record analysis, IMEs, and preparation of detailed narrative reports.
I have been d...
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Garrett Blumberg, MD, FACEP
Complimentary Case Discussion Upon Request
Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound
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Stroke Trauma STEMI, AAA Aortic Dissection, Communication, Appendicitis, Lidocaine Toxicity, MI, Sepsis Meningitis Pneumonia UTI, Patient Safety, Pulmonary Embolism, Ectopic, Agitation Sedation, Opioid Overdose, Procedural, Epidural Abscess, Airway Management, Cardiac Arrest, Hemorrhage, Nerve Block, Mesenteric Ischemia, Fracture
Garrett Blumberg, MD, FACEP is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with 9+ years of experience. He is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), reflecting his commitment to excellence in emergency care. He hold a board-certified Focused Practice Designation in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography (AEMUS). Dr. Blumberg earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed both Emergency Medicine residency and Ultrasound fellowship at UT Southwestern, where he served as the Academic Chief Resident.
His clinical experience spans Level I Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI centers as well as resource-limited critical access hospitals—providing a deep understanding of variable standards, workflows, and resource constraints in emergency care.
Dr. Blumberg is a published author of peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters on emergency topics including agitation management, atrial fibrillation, and soft tissue infections such as necr...
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David Grundy, MD
Emergency Physician - Experienced & Compelling
Grundy MD Consulting
San Carlos, California
Emergency Medicine
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Myocardial infarction, Stroke, Trauma, Motor vehicle accident, Aortic dissection, Pulmonary embolism, Ectopic pregnancy, Thromboembolism, Brain bleeds, Spinal cord injury, Pneumonia, Sepsis , Brain bleeds, Fracture, Meningitis/encephalitis , Testicular torsion, Bowel perforation/ischemia, Arrhythmia
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20 years of experience in clinical emergency medicine, forensic medicine, and peer review. I specialize in providing medical-legal consultation and expert testimony in medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, standard of care, causation, and wrongful death cases to attorneys nationwide. My approach is efficient, affordable, and focused on adding significant case value, often yielding up to a 20X return on investment for my clients.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from Cornell University in 1992 and a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1998. I completed my emergency medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, one of the nation's leading training programs. Board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, I continuously engage in professional development and education to stay current with medical advancements and guide...
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Michael J Oechsel, MD
California Orthopedics and Spine
San Francisco, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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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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Andrew Wittenberg, MD, MPH, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician Expert
Long Beach, California
Emergency Medicine
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Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pregnancy/Ectopic, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, PE, Aneurysm, Pneumonia, Appendicitis, Intubation, Ischemia, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Airway Management, Fracture, Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dr. Wittenberg is a board-certified emergency physician with 20+ years of clinical experience. In addition to current practice, he is an oral board examiner for ABEM (The American Board of Emergency Medicine) and the Chair of Quality for his hospital board. He served as the department chair and medical director for 10 years.
Dr. Wittenberg graduated from Temple University Medical School and completed his residency at Los Angeles County - USC Hospital. He currently works in Southern California at a 90,000 visit per year ER and also has experience at a single-coverage community hospital ER with a census of 30,000 visits per year. Dr. Wittenberg has been recognized for excellence in teaching with awards from two residency programs.
Dr. Wittenberg provides case reviews and expert testimony for both plaintiff and defense. He has reviewed over 100 cases and provided testimony at deposition and trial.
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Garrett Blumberg, MD, FACEP
Complimentary Case Discussion Upon Request
Temecula, California
Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound
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Stroke Trauma STEMI, AAA Aortic Dissection, Communication, Appendicitis, Lidocaine Toxicity, MI, Sepsis Meningitis Pneumonia UTI, Patient Safety, Pulmonary Embolism, Ectopic, Agitation Sedation, Opioid Overdose, Procedural, Epidural Abscess, Airway Management, Cardiac Arrest, Hemorrhage, Nerve Block, Mesenteric Ischemia, Fracture
Garrett Blumberg, MD, FACEP is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with 9+ years of experience. He is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), reflecting his commitment to excellence in emergency care. He hold a board-certified Focused Practice Designation in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography (AEMUS). Dr. Blumberg earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed both Emergency Medicine residency and Ultrasound fellowship at UT Southwestern, where he served as the Academic Chief Resident.
His clinical experience spans Level I Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI centers as well as resource-limited critical access hospitals—providing a deep understanding of variable standards, workflows, and resource constraints in emergency care.
Dr. Blumberg is a published author of peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters on emergency topics including agitation management, atrial fibrillation, and soft tissue infections such as necr...
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Jeffrey M Dym, MD
Newport Coast, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Diagnostic radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, trauma, spine, fracture, herniated disc, emergency radiology, injury, child abuse, MRI, CT, Xray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, workers compensation, general radiology, neuroradiology, auto accident, pain
Dr. Dym is Chair and Medical Director of the radiology department at Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach.
Dr. Dym has a very clear, concise method of communication imaging findings of potentially complex cases in a manner that is easy to understand. Dr. Dym has experience in expert witness case reviews, and has appeared at depositions and in court.
Dr. Dym has presented at many lectures and conferences and is comfortable with public speaking. He is also a volunteer faculty member at The University of California, Irvine where he presents cases to radiology residents.
In his free time, he enjoys camping, volleyball, biking, jogging and enjoys spending time with his family.
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Lauren Donnelly, D.O.
Emergency Medicine Physician
Encinitas, California
Emergency Medicine
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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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Mike Farag, DO
Mountain Center, California
Emergency Medicine
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Aneurysm, Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Intubation, Allergic Reaction, Appendicitis, Sedation, DKA, Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Foreign Body, Fracture, Cardiac, Renal Gastrointestinal, Obstetric Emergency, Psychiatric Emergency, Hemorrhage, Sepsis, Torsion, Stroke
Additional search/index terms:
Heart Failure, Infection, Intracranial, Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction/Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, COVID 19, Accident and Central Line.
Dr. Mike Farag is:
- Trained at a Level 1 trauma hospital in Charleston WV.
- Board-certified in Emergency Medicine.
- Practicing as a Full-Time EM physician in a high volume ER.
- Licensed in the state of California.
- A teaching Physician who trains ER/IM/FP residents and medical students.
- Residency trained in bedside ultrasound.
- Director of the scribe program in a community hospital ED training scribes on accurate documentations and appropriate and thorough charting.
- Works at a stroke and vascular Medical Center.
Dr. Mike Farag has:
- Oversight/supervision of Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner mid-level providers.
- Provided medical care for numerous VIPs and famous individuals and their family members.
- Completed a SEAK expert-witness training course.
- Been certified in ACLS, PA...
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Mikiko Murakami, DO
PM&R, Pain Medicine and Orthopedic Injury Expert
Campbell, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Spinal cord injury, Low back pain, Neck pain, Shoulder rotator cuff, Knee, Hip, Fracture, Amputation, Arthritis, Laceration, Headache, Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), Motor Vehicle Accident, Construction Accident, Crush Injury, Medical Malpractice, Forklift, Cumulative trauma, CRPS, Amputation
Board-certified osteopathic physician with dual specialization in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, bringing over a decade of clinical, academic, and med-legal experience. A seasoned expert witness and a certified QME/AME for the California Division of Workers’ Compensation. Known for combining evidence-based medicine with integrative and regenerative therapies. Frequently invited to educate both medical and legal professionals on complex pain-related issues.
Case Types:
* Falls
* Motor vehicle accidents
* Construction accidents
* Ladder accidents
* Forklift accidents
* Cumulative trauma
* Product liability
* Abuse
* Crush Injuries
* Medical Malpractice
Injury types:
* Spinal cord injuries
* Spinal cord stimulator failures
* Low back injuries
* Neck injuries
* Shoulder injuries
* Rotator cuff tears
* Knee injuries
* Hip injuries
* Fractures
* Amputations
* Degenerative arthritis
* Lacerations
* Headaches
* Traumatic brain injuries
* Head injuries
* Complex reg...
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Marie Russell, MD
Emergency Medicine - Forensic Medicine Physician
San Gabriel, California
Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology
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homicide, strangulation, motor vehicle accident, correctional medicine, overdose, death, gunshot wound, dogbite, jail or prison medicine, urgent care, domestic violence, stab wound, fall, police abuse, trauma, child physical abuse, assault, fracture, deliberate indifference, infection
Emergency Medicine (Board Certified), Forensic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, autopsy review.
29 yrs. physician experience at a Level 1 trauma center, retired faculty member USC Keck School of Medicine, taught physicians and medical students for over 20 years.
Former California Medical Board in-house medical consultant - 7 yrs
CDCR Chief Medical Executive - Retired, Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional
Former full time police officer x 7 yrs.
Fellow – National Assoc of Medical Examiners, Fellow - American Academy of Forensic Science
> 500 autopsies performed
Testified in multiple state courts, federal district court, numerous trials
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T.Kim Parnell, PhD, PE
Intellectual Property, Failure, Medical Device
Parnell Expert Consulting
Sunnyvale, California
Medical Devices, Intellectual Property
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Mechanical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery, Medical Device, Nitinol, Biomedical, Patent, IP, Consumer Products, Failure Analysis, Fracture, Fatigue, Truck Rollover, Crashworthiness, Finite Element, FEA, Reliability, Cell Phone, IVC, Composite Material, Piping
T.Kim Parnell, PhD, PE is President of Parnell Engineering & Consulting. Dr.Parnell holds PhD and MSME degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, a BES from Georgia Tech, and is a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) in the State of California. Dr.Parnell is an ASME Fellow, an IEEE Life Senior Member, and a Member of NAFEMS, SAMPE, ASMI and SAE. Parnell is Past-Chair of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section (IEEE-SCV) (over 13,000 members) and Past-Chair/Board Member of the IEEE Consultants' Network of Silicon Valley (IEEE-CNSV). Vice-President of Silicon Valley Engineering Council (SVEC-ca.org)
Dr.Parnell is an experienced Expert Witness, has provided testimony in both trial and deposition, and has authored numerous expert reports, ITC and IPR declarations. He has worked extensively as an expert in medical devices, patents, product failure, product liability, and personal injury.
Dr.Parnell has been retained in medical device litigation cases that ...
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Michael Krosin, MD
Castro Valley, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Fracture, infection, nonunion, ankle, knee replacement, hip replacement, revision, arthroplasty, osteomyelitis, malunion, orthopedic trauma
My name is Michael Krosin, MD. I am an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in a high volume clinical and academic practice. I have been in practice for ten years.
My clinical focus is orthopedic trauma surgery including complex and revision fracture care, infections and post traumatic deformity. In addition I have a busy elective practice in primary and revision hip and knee replacement as well as elective foot and ankle surgery. I am involved in teaching nationally as well as with my residents and am regarded as an engaging and thoughtful teacher with excellent interpersonal relationships and presence. I have several published articles in peer-reviewed journals, have served on quality committees and ethics committees, and spent several years as Departmental Chair. I am still 100% clinical inclusive of my teaching duties.
I find medico-legal work to be very engaging and have finally found the space for a greater involvement in my practice. I have a commitment to the highest standar...
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Dr. Gabriella Minera
No-Charge Informal Case Discussion Upon Request
Temecula, California
Emergency Medicine
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Airway Management, Sepsis/Necrotizing Fasciitis, Stroke, STEMI, Trauma, AAA, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Meningitis, Pneumonia, UTI, Mesenteric Ischemia, Cardiac Arrest, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Addiction/Opioid Overdose, Pulmonary Embolism, Fracture, QI/QA/Quality Control, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Gabriella Minera is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with 15+ years of experience. Dr. Minera completed Emergency Medicine residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where she served as academic chief resident.
Her clinical experience spans Level I Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI centers as well as resource-limited critical access hospitals—providing a deep understanding of variable standards, workflows, and resource constraints in emergency care. She is Emergency Medicine core faculty at Southwest Healthcare MEC in Temecula, CA and regularly teaches on key Emergency Medicine topics. For this reason, she is keenly aware of the standard of care in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Minera is also the Director of the Morbidity and Mortality Lecture Series for Southwest Healthcare, providing medico-legal risk evaluations, and presenting specific cases and topics on how to improve care, avoid documentation disasters, and how to make system-wide changes to improve practice m...
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Ross Levin, MD
Emergency Medicine Expert, Trusted & Experienced
Santa Barbara, California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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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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Elena R Milosavljevic, MD, MA
Diagnostic Radiologist & Breast Imaging Specialist
Loma Linda, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Emergency Radiology, Breast Imaging, MISSED CANCER, Abdominal Imaging, Osteomyelitis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Appendicitis, Pneumothorax, Back and Spine Imaging, Contrast Reaction, Spinal cord, Fracture, MRI, Ultrasound, CT scan, X-ray, Breast Cancer, Mammography, Delayed Diagnosis, Case Merit Review
I am a board-certified, actively practicing general diagnostic and breast imaging radiologist with experience in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center setting. My clinical background provides attorneys with practical, real-world expertise across the full spectrum of diagnostic imaging, including X-ray, ultrasound, CT, PET-CT, and MRI, as well as specialized breast imaging services such as mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies, and preoperative localization procedures.
I provide medicolegal case review for both plaintiff and defense matters, with a focus on clear, objective analysis of imaging findings, standard-of-care issues, causation, missed or delayed diagnoses, follow-up recommendations, and communication of critical results. My goal is to help attorneys quickly understand the radiology issues in a case, identify strengths and weaknesses, and translate complex imaging questions into reports and testimony that are precise, credible, and easy to ...
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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
California
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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Miguel A Gutierrez, MD, FACEP
Military & Community Emergency Medicine Physician
San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine, Military
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Minority, Academic, Military, Diving Medicine, Community Medicine, Overseas, Executive Medicine, Urgent Care, Telemedicine, Resident Supervision, Stroke and TIA, Fracture, Failure to Diagnose, Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Appendicitis, Infection, Headache, Heart Attack, Trauma
- Board-certified in Emergency Medicine
- Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Chemistry with minor in Biochemistry from Duke University
- Medical degree (MD) from the Uniformed Services University, the nation’s military medical school
- Retired US Navy Captain with over 25 years of active duty service
- Full time expert clinician with broad clinical experiences encompassing academic, community, rural, and overseas hospitals
- Extensive combat trauma experience with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan serving as Trauma Tram Leader for complex trauma resuscitations
- Prior Chair Emergency Medicine Department community military hospital with over 60,000 annual visits
- Prior Chair Credentials Committee military community hospital responsible for oversight of credentialing and privileging for hospital’s approximately 800 medical licensed practitioners. As chair, responsible for advising Privileging Authority on privileging recomm...
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Nicolas Vardiabasis, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Sherman Oaks, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Foot/Ankle, Pediatric Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Fracture, Elbow, Wrist, Hand
I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with extensive clinical and medico-legal experience, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions involving the spine and extremities. I actively practice orthopedic surgery and remain up to date with current standards of care, evidence-based medicine, and surgical techniques.
I practice through multiple office locations across California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County, providing broad geographic accessibility for evaluations, IMEs, and consultations.
In addition to my busy clinical practice, I have substantial experience serving as a third-party expert in personal injury and medical-legal cases. I have been retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel and have provided independent, objective opinions in a wide range of matters. My expert work includes case review, medical record analysis, IMEs, and preparation of detailed narrative reports.
I have been d...
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Amanda Jordan, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
California
Emergency Medicine
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trauma, assault, toxicology, stroke, MI, fracture, concussion, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, appendicitis, sepsis, pneumonia, motor vehicle collision, DKA, abdominal pain, medical necessity
I am a full-time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, am board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and am a fellow of the American College of Emergency Practitioners. I have been in practice for over 17 years and have extensive experience at multiple practice levels, including level 1 trauma centers, teaching facilities, critical access emergency rooms, and free-standing emergency rooms.
I am ACLS and PALS certified. I have actively taught and supervised medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants throughout my 17 years of clinical and teaching practice.
I graduated cum laude with a degree in Zoology from University of Texas, attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch and was a chief resident of the emergency medicine program at University of Texas Southwestern.
Teaching Experience
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
• Clinic...
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Carli McGee, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician in Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine
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Pediatric Emergency, telehealth, pneumonia, respiratory infection, gastrointestinal illness, head and neck infection, headache, fracture, skin/soft tissue infection, musculoskeletal infection, sepsis, diabetic emergency, cancer, head and neck injury, motor vehicle accident, appendicitis, sedation
Dr. McGee is a pediatrician who has spent the last 12 years working in the Pediatric Urgent Care and Pediatric Emergency settings. She has experience in the diagnosis and urgent/emergent management of common pediatric conditions including respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal illnesses, head and neck infections, headaches, fractures, skin/soft tissue infections, musculoskeletal infections, sepsis, diabetic emergencies, new cancer diagnoses, head and neck injuries, appendicitis, and many others. She is experienced in multiple procedures including: procedural sedation, laceration repair, splinting, lumbar puncture, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, non-invasive airway management, and reduction of simple joint dislocations. She has worked in large academic institutions as well as in small satellite locations with limited resources.
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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
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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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Seth TeBockhorst, MS, MD
Hand and Plastic Surgeon - Chief of Division
Meaningful Hands
Boulder, Colorado
Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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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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Frederick C Anderson, PE
Advantec Engineering LLC
Avon, Connecticut
Failure Analysis, Products Liability
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Metallurgy, Materials Science, Forensic Engineering, Corrosion, Fatigue, Fracture, Pipe/Tube/PEX/CPVC, Valve, Bolt, Coupling, Boiler, Power Plant, Quality, Weld, Aerial Lift, Hoist, Wire Rope, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Construction Defects
Mr. Anderson is the founder of Advantec Engineering LLC and provides expert consultation, laboratory testing and analysis, and litigation support regarding materials failure analysis, forensic engineering investigations, corrosion, and structural analysis. He has more than forty five years of professional engineering experience.
Mr. Anderson has provided engineering support and/or testimony for cases involving product liability, industrial accidents and equipment failures, commercial and residential accidents and equipment failures, bridge structures, and aircraft, marine, and vehicle accidents. He has also provided expert testimony and/or litigation support in cases involving flow accelerated corrosion, stress corrosion, corrosion fatigue, pitting, weld defects, and fitness for service of large industrial components, commercial products, and consumer products. Mr. Anderson is especially skillful at translating highly complex and technical information into something understandabl...
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Amanda Jordan, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Florida
Emergency Medicine
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trauma, assault, toxicology, stroke, MI, fracture, concussion, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, appendicitis, sepsis, pneumonia, motor vehicle collision, DKA, abdominal pain, medical necessity
I am a full-time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, am board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and am a fellow of the American College of Emergency Practitioners. I have been in practice for over 17 years and have extensive experience at multiple practice levels, including level 1 trauma centers, teaching facilities, critical access emergency rooms, and free-standing emergency rooms.
I am ACLS and PALS certified. I have actively taught and supervised medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants throughout my 17 years of clinical and teaching practice.
I graduated cum laude with a degree in Zoology from University of Texas, attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch and was a chief resident of the emergency medicine program at University of Texas Southwestern.
Teaching Experience
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
• Clinic...
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Mohamed K. Shaath
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Expert Witness
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute
Orlando, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery
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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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Akere C ATTE, MD, PharmD
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Atte Sports Ortho Consults
DAVIE, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacement, Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee Instability, Meniscus, Patella, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Instability, Labral Tear, Hip Fracture, Femur Fracture, Tibia Fracture, Fracture, Tear, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Malpractice Defense
Dr. Atte is a board certified Orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in Sports Medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic and open surgeries of the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle. He also provides general fracture care, total joint replacement with a focus on the shoulder, and more. He has provided care to athletes of all skill levels including professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. He has extensive experience caring for patients involved in motor vehicle accidents and work-related injuries. Common conditions treated include sports and trauma related injuries to the hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle; upper extremity fractures of the humerus, forearm, and wrist; lower extremity fractures of the hip, femur, knee, tibia, and foot/ankle.
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John Thomas
Trusted Orthopedic Expert for Medicolegal Cases
Intercoastal Medical Group
Sarasota, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery
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orthopedic, orthopaedic, spine, hip, knee, ankle, neck, elbow, shoulder, hand, foot, wrist, nerve injury, fracture, PIP, slip and fall, malpractice, causation, hip replacement, knee replacement
Dr. John Thomas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Orlando Health and a Reconstructive and Hip Preservation Fellowship at Orthopedic Centers of Colorado in Denver. He maintains hospital affiliations with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Thomas has experience performing Compulsory Medical Examinations (CMEs) and Independent Medical Record Reviews, demonstrating his competence in providing objective medical assessments and his comfort offering expert opinion within the legal arena. His expertise in orthopedic surgery and reconstructive care positions him to evaluate causation, treatment appropriateness, and surgical decision-making across a wide range of conditions - from general orthopedic issues to complex knee and hip pathology.
Known for his clear communication and thorough, well-reasoned reports, Dr. Thomas is highly responsive and readily ava...
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Tosca Kinchelow Kulendran, MD
Orthopaedic Hand/Micro/Upper Extremity Surgeon
The Orthopaedic Hand and Arm Center
Plantation, Florida
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Upper Extremity, Amuptations, Fracture, Ulnar nerve, Arthritis, Wrist, Crush Injury, Ligament, Ultrasound, Dupuytren, Elbow, Nerve, Joint, Hand Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendon, Repetitive strain, Wrist Surgery
Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Hand/Micro/Upper Extremity Surgeon, Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Dr. Kinchelow is experienced with Worker's Compensation and personal Injury. With an emphasis on a thorough treatment of the provided questions to address, Independent Medical Evaluations and depositions focusing on various questions, including mechanism of injury, work relatedness, maximum medical improvement, impairment, need for future treatment, and others. Areas of expertise include crush injuries, contusions, falls, amputations, motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strain, nerve injury and compression, fractures, sprains, dislocations, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, strains, Dupuytren's contracture, arthritis, plasma injections, diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound guided surgery.
In active practice with two offices in South Florida (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties). Actively involved in teaching and research. Licensed in Florida and New York, (IMLC in ...
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Kevin Taylor, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician/ Medical Director
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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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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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
Florida
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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David E. Feiner, MD
Trusted Expertise in Medical Legal Cases
Sports Medicine Institute and Fx3 Holdings
Clermont, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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orthopaedic, spine, hip, knee, ankle, neck, elbow, shoulder, hand, foot, wrist, tendon, fracture, PIP, slip and fall, malpractice, causation, nerve injury
Dr. David Edward Feiner, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Fellow of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. His comprehensive expertise spans the full spectrum of orthopedic care, including trauma, peripheral nerve, microsurgery, and hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Feiner provides specialized treatment for patients of all ages, including pediatric cases, and offers expert opinions and recommendations for a wide range of conditions, from general orthopedic issues and spine injuries to sports-related and hand/nerve injuries.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Feiner has experience performing Compulsory Medical Examinations (CMEs), Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), and Independent Medical Record Reviews, demonstrating his competence in providing objective medical assessments. He is comfortable offering his expert opinion within the legal arena.
Known for his excellent and prompt communication, Dr. Feiner is highly adaptable and readily available. He is al...
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Ajay Wadgaonkar, MD
Top-tier, Johns Hopkins trained neuroradiologist
Orlando, Florida
Neuroradiology, Radiology
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Diagnostic radiology, Missed diagnosis, Brain imaging, Spine imaging, Personal Injury, Traumatic brain injury TBI, DTI, Hemorrhage, Slip and fall, MVA, Stroke CVA, Cancer, Aneurysm, Dissection, Disc herniation, Spinal cord injury, Fracture, CT, MRI, Medical malpractice
I am a board-certified diagnostic radiologist that completed residency and neuroradiology fellowship training at Johns Hopkins (a world-renowned medical institution). I currently serve as Director of Neuroradiology for one of the largest multi-state radiology practices in the country. In that role, I am responsible for supervision of 80+ neuroradiologists, including directing peer review and quality assurance for all practice neuroradiologists. A former medical school salutatorian, collegiate presidential scholar, and high school valedictorian, I've demonstrated a history of excellence throughout my life.
I am a true expert in neuroimaging, as almost the entirety of my clinical practice is devoted to neuroradiology. My world class, cutting-edge education has allowed me to keep pace with the rapidly evolving and highly technological field of radiology. In my current and prior clinical roles, I have functioned as the “go-to” neuroradiologist that other radiologists consult for assis...
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Marc J Farraye, MD, FAAEM
FarrayEMed Emergency Medicine Services, P.A.
St Augustine, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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MI, ACS, chest pain, head injury, fracture, appendicitis, stroke, TIA, SAH, SDH, infection, necrotic, sepsis, trauma, aortic dissection, epidural abscess, mesenteric ischemia, pulmonary embolism, meningitis, airway
Emergency Medicine (EM) Specialty Residency training at Shands-Jacksonville (FL) 'Level I' Trauma Center;
Undergraduate education Dartmouth College;
Medical school Georgetown University;
Former US Naval 'Flight Surgeon';
American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Board-certified continuously since 2003;
Clinical practice at multiple community-based hospitals of varying sizes in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia > 18 yrs; maintain active full-time practice of Emergency Medicine;
Extensive expert experience with both Plaintiff and Defense aspects of medicolegal litigation; References available on request
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T. Scott McGee, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon - RangerDoc LLC
Leesburg, Georgia
Orthopedic Surgery
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total joint, hip, shoulder, knee, hand, foot and ankle, back injury, neck, orthopedic surgeon, surgery, orthopedics, disability evaluation, fracture, lower extremity, rotator cuff reconstruction, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery, workman's comp, car accident
I am a board certified orthopedic surgeon with 30 years experience in general orthopedics, including 13 years of practice as a surgeon in the US Army, with 2 years assigned to the 1st Ranger Battalion. I have extensive experience with Workman's Comp and Independent Medical Exams, as well as deposition testimony as an expert witness. I have performed hundreds of IME's and do extensive Workers Comp in clinical practice. I am a true General Orthopaedic Surgeon with decision making expertise in most areas including spine. I am a current Fellow of The Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and am licensed in the state of Georgia. I have attended several American Board Of Independent Medical Examiners courses, as recently as this year and perform disability evaluations according to 5th and 6th edition AMA Guides.
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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
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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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William R Thompson, PT, DPT, PhD
Physical Therapy, Falls, Fractures, & SNF Expert
Zionsville, Indiana
Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes
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Geriatrics, skilled nursing facility (SNF), Bone, Fractures, Falls, Balance, Slip and Fall, long term care, Fall, Orthopedics, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Skeletal Health, Acute Care, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, fracture
Dr. Thompson has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2007. He has worked in both outpatient orthopedic and inpatient physical therapy settings, including major medical institutions such as University of North Carolina Hospitals and Indiana University Health Hospitals, as well as rural hospital systems. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions.
In addition to his clinical expertise as a physical therapist, Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in biomechanics and movement science where his technical expertise is in molecular biology and genetics with an emphasis on bone health and fracture healing. Dr. Thompson has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters. Additionally, he has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his contributions to the field of physical therapy, bone biology, and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Thompson’s research examines ...
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Michael J. Johnson, MD
Salina Ortho
Salina, Kansas
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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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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Tracey G Mahfouz, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse Emergency Med
Med Pro Plus Inc
Pineville, Louisiana
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Heart Attack, MI, CVA, Stroke, Fracture, Acute Appendicitis, Head Injury, Pneumonia, Ectopic Pregnancy, Torsion-Ovarian/Testicular, Sepsis, Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism, Falls, Pediatrics, Diverticulitis, Laceration, Kidney Stone
With 25 years of experience in the nursing profession, I have the skills, knowledge and background to provide quality expert witness services. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse actively working in Emergency Medicine in both the Emergency Department and Urgent Care settings. I first began my nursing career as a Registered Nurse in 2000, and for 17 years, I worked predominantly in the Emergency Department with contract work in the Intensive Care and Post-Anesthesia Care Units in Central Louisiana and in San Antonio, Texas. I obtained my MSN in 2017 and became a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. The entirety of my employment since that time has been in a 39 bed ER that averages 150 patients per day. I also work in an Urgent Care clinic on a part-time basis. My clinical experience, coupled with my love of research and problem-solving, makes me both equipped and appetent to exceed the expectations required of an expert witness.
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Michael J Hebert, M.S., PA-C
Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care PA!
M.J. Hebert Enterprises, LLC
Pineville, Louisiana
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine PA, Urgent Care, APP, MLP, Mid-level Provider, Heart Atttack, CVA, Stroke, Heart Attack, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Kidney Stone, Sepsis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pneumonia, laceration, fracture, dehydration, acute kidney injury, appendicitis
A 20 year Army Veteran, I have worked as a Physician Assistant in both Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care for 25+ years. I am a proud 1997 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the U.S. Army PA Program where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. I later obtained my Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. I am a retired Major from the Louisiana Army National Guard and have deployed overseas on two occasions. I last served as Deputy State Surgeon in charge of medical readiness for Louisiana troops. I currently split my time between working in a fast-paced emergency department and a high-acuity urgent care clinic in the central Louisiana area.
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Marie Russell, MD
Emergency Medicine - Forensic Medicine Physician
Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology
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homicide, strangulation, motor vehicle accident, correctional medicine, overdose, death, gunshot wound, dogbite, jail or prison medicine, urgent care, domestic violence, stab wound, fall, police abuse, trauma, child physical abuse, assault, fracture, deliberate indifference, infection
Emergency Medicine (Board Certified), Forensic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, autopsy review.
29 yrs. physician experience at a Level 1 trauma center, retired faculty member USC Keck School of Medicine, taught physicians and medical students for over 20 years.
Former California Medical Board in-house medical consultant - 7 yrs
CDCR Chief Medical Executive - Retired, Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional
Former full time police officer x 7 yrs.
Fellow – National Assoc of Medical Examiners, Fellow - American Academy of Forensic Science
> 500 autopsies performed
Testified in multiple state courts, federal district court, numerous trials
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Benjamin A. White, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine
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Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Appendicitis, Allergic Reaction, Emergency Procedures, Foreign Bodies, Trauma, Fracture
Benjamin A. White, MD is a board-certified emergency physician at the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He also currently serves as the Director of the Center for Emergency Medicine Innovation, and the Director of ED Observation. He also serves as the Director of Patient Experience for Mass General Brigham (MGB) Emergency Medicine. He previously served as Director of Clinical Operations at MGH, and chair of the ED Operations Committee, a group charged with overseeing the systems, processes and procedures that support optimal and efficient patient care in the MGH ED. He recently served as Co-Chair of the ED Operations Management Committee of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) and as Co-Chair of the ED Operations Interest Group of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). He serves on multiple committees charged with developing and vetting national gui...
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Dean P Kendziera, MSHS, PA-C
Physician Assistant with 25 Years of Experience
Norton Shores, Michigan
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery
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Physician Assistant, PA, Midlevel, Orthopedics, Surgery, Trauma, Spine, Joint replacement, fracture, sports medicine, arthroscopy, foot and ankle, osteoporosis, revision surgery, cast, splint, infections, epidural abscess, pain management, narcotics
I have been a Physician Assistant (PA) for 25 years. I have worked in primary care, school-based health, urgent care, pediatric intensive care, outpatient orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. I have been an expert witness for 7 years. I have extensive experience as a PA, most recently in all aspects of orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. My orthopedic experience includes non-operative care and operative care as first assistant for patients with complex conditions involving the spine, neck, hand and extremities, joints, total joints and revision joints, injections, casting, wound care, perioperative care, narcotic and non-narcotic pain management, trauma and fractures. I have rounded on thousands of hospital patients for a variety of operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions; managing their pain, wellness, expectations, anticoagulation therapy, wound and dressing care, antibiotics, hospital and surgical complications, and discharge needs. I am a leader in electronic medical...
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Dr. Peter J. Arroyo, Jr., OTR, OTD, CHT
Certified Hand Therapist - Orthopedics & Trauma
Rochester, Minnesota
Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Certified Hand Therapist, Hand Injury, Cumulative Trauma, Repetitive Motion Injury, Trauma, Physical Therapy, Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist Injury, Sports Injuries, Range of Motion, Nerve Injury, Elbow Injury, Non-surgical Rehab, Activities of Daily Living, Splint & Orthosis, Rehabilitation, Post-surgical Rehab, Sprain, Fracture
Dr. Arroyo has been an occupational therapist, specializing in the rehabilitation of the hand & upper extremity, for more than 30 years.
Dr. Arroyo has held many Leadership positions across the spectrum of healthcare, including: Multidisciplinary Private Practice, US Navy, and United States Public Health Service; ascending to the rank of Captain (Full Bird).
Dr. Arroyo has a deep and broad academic and clinical background, including, but not limited to: Hand Therapy, Orthopedic Rehab, Neurological Rehab, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Rehab, Combat & Operational Stress, Concussion Care, PTSD, Disaster Behavioral Health, Pediatric & School Based Occupational Therapy, and Psychiatric Occupational Therapy.
Chief, Rehabilitation Services: Federal Medical Center Rochester, Minnesota (Present)
• Administrative &Clinical oversight: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Wound Care, Pain Management, and multiple contract services, inclu...
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Matthew P Melander, DO
Double Board Certified Orthopedics Expert
Excel Orthopedics
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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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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John Foley, MD, FAAOS
JVFoley MD PLLC
Reno, Nevada
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Orthopedic Surgery, orthopedic, Board-certified, Orthopedic non-surgical, Sports medicine, Arm, Hand, Elbow, Shoulder, Neck, Back, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, arthroscopy, fracture, Joint replacement, Independent medical examination, car accident
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
• Fellow - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS)
• Graduate: Harvard Orthopedic Training Program
• Chief Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital
• Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained
• Associate Clinical Professor – University of Nevada Reno (UNR)
and UNR Admissions Executive Committee member
• California Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)
• Harvard College Graduate
• President: Truckee Surgery Center (2010-2019)
• California and Nevada License
California location is Truckee/Lake Tahoe region
IME services in Reno/ Carson City, Truckee/Lake Tahoe region
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine in California and Nevada. I have been a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon since 1997. I have been Subspecialty Board-Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine since 2011. I am currently a practicing orthopedic surgeon at Plumas District...
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Amanda Jordan, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Henderson, Nevada
Emergency Medicine
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trauma, assault, toxicology, stroke, MI, fracture, concussion, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, appendicitis, sepsis, pneumonia, motor vehicle collision, DKA, abdominal pain, medical necessity
I am a full-time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, am board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and am a fellow of the American College of Emergency Practitioners. I have been in practice for over 17 years and have extensive experience at multiple practice levels, including level 1 trauma centers, teaching facilities, critical access emergency rooms, and free-standing emergency rooms.
I am ACLS and PALS certified. I have actively taught and supervised medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants throughout my 17 years of clinical and teaching practice.
I graduated cum laude with a degree in Zoology from University of Texas, attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch and was a chief resident of the emergency medicine program at University of Texas Southwestern.
Teaching Experience
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
• Clinic...
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Philip Smucker, MD
Neurosurgery MD - 17 years practice spine + brain
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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spine, brain, peripheral nerve, lumbar, cervical, thoracic, spine surgery, fusion, myelopathy, cauda equina syndrome, lumbar stenosis, brain injury, subdural, head injury, fracture, hematoma, disc, infection, minimally invasive, trauma
I am available for neurosurgery and spine surgery expert witness and Independent Medical Examination services.
I am a board certified neurosurgeon, actively practicing full brain and spine surgery along with neurosurgery clinic at a regional medical center, including elective/urgent/trauma surgeries. I have worked 17+ years in one stable practice.
My primary neurosurgery focus is on spine, brain, and trauma.
I graduated with multiple scholarships from Indiana University, the largest medical school in the country, and did 7 years of neurosurgery residency covering 5 hospitals following that time.
My academic achievements include 99th percentile national scores on USMLE step 1 medical boards, and 95th percentile nationally for neurosurgery written boards.
I have been published in peer-reviewed journals and served in many administrative roles.
I was elected to 2 terms (4 years) as department of surgery chair, and I currently serve as section of neurosurgery lead physician. I se...
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WOOJIN CHO, MD, PhD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon – Complex Spine Disorders
HARTSDALE, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Artificial Intelligence
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Adult spinal deformity, Degenerative, Thoracolumbar, Cervical, Biomechanics, Spine surgery, Standards of care, Surgical indications, Postoperative complications, Failed back surgery, Spinal instrumentation, Medical record review, Expert medical opinion, Pseudarthrosis, Complex spine cases, Evidence-based medicine, Trauma, Fracture, AI
I am an orthopedic spine specialist with extensive experience in adult spinal deformity, degenerative spine disease, and spinal biomechanics. I completed my medical training and orthopedic surgery residency at Hanyang University Hospital in Korea, followed by advanced spine fellowship training and research fellowships in the United States, including Twin Cities Spine Center, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Virginia, and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York.
My professional background includes academic and clinical appointments in both Korea and the United States, as well as years of experience in spine research, education, and complex case management. I have served as a faculty member and research director in an academic spine center and have been actively involved in peer-reviewed publications, clinical research, and medical education.
My areas of expertise include adult spinal deformity, thoracolumbar and cervical spine disorders, spinal biome...
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Rasel Rana, DO, JD
Board certified orthopedic spine surgeon
Setauket, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Orthopedic surgery, Spine surgery, Attorney, Doctor Lawyer, Fracture, Total joints, Veteran, Board Certified, Esquire
Dr. Rana is a Board Certified fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. He has been in practice of orthopedic surgery for over 14 years. Dr. Rana has performed over 5,000 orthopedic surgical procedures. Dr. Rana's areas of clinical expertise include issues involving the knee, hips, shoulder, spine and fracture care. He is also an attorney and admitted to the bar in the state of Connecticut.
Dr. Rana is a veteran of the United States Army and was the chief of orthopedic surgery at McDonald Army Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. He holds academic appointment of clinical assistant professor of orthopedic and spine surgery at Stony Brook School of Medicine.
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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
New York, New York
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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Marie Russell, MD
Emergency Medicine - Forensic Medicine Physician
New York
Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology
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homicide, strangulation, motor vehicle accident, correctional medicine, overdose, death, gunshot wound, dogbite, jail or prison medicine, urgent care, domestic violence, stab wound, fall, police abuse, trauma, child physical abuse, assault, fracture, deliberate indifference, infection
Emergency Medicine (Board Certified), Forensic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, autopsy review.
29 yrs. physician experience at a Level 1 trauma center, retired faculty member USC Keck School of Medicine, taught physicians and medical students for over 20 years.
Former California Medical Board in-house medical consultant - 7 yrs
CDCR Chief Medical Executive - Retired, Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional
Former full time police officer x 7 yrs.
Fellow – National Assoc of Medical Examiners, Fellow - American Academy of Forensic Science
> 500 autopsies performed
Testified in multiple state courts, federal district court, numerous trials
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Randolph J. Cordle, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Adult EM
Randolph Cordle Consulting
North Carolina
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Diagnostic Delay, Appendicitis, Abuse, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Airway, Fever Evaluation, Procedures, Meningitis, Stroke, Fracture, Wounds, Urgent Care Medicine, Cruise Ship, Policy and Procedure, Trauma/Accidents, Aeromedical Transport, Emergency Medical Systems, Hospital/Department Negligence, Neonatal Presentations
I have practiced Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine for decades. I have also worked in Urgent Care and in maritime medicine. I am triple board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and General Pediatrics, and have over 26 years of clinical and administrative experience. I love to teach and have served as a Professor in both Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine for many years. I also have experience as a Cruise Ship (Senior Physician) and can speak to the standards of care in these areas. I continue to teach on a wide variety of emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine topics.
A few highlights from my CV include experience as a US ARMY Flight Surgeon, Division Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of three emergency departments, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Creator and Director, QA Director of Pediatric Division, QI Director Level One Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments, Pediatric Trauma L...
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Eric Miller, MD
Orthopedic Trauma Expert
Ortho Expert Witness
Akron, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Fracture, Trauma, Crush, Accident, Pelvis, Femur, Arm, Leg, Elbow, Ankle, Shoulder, Knee
I am a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic trauma surgeon in clinical practice since 2009. I have spent my entire career at level-1 trauma centers caring for the most critically injured patients. In addition to general orthopedic surgery, I have expertise in all fractures of the pelvis and extremities that do not involve the spine. I have additional clinical expertise in fracture related issues such as non-unions, mal-unions, limb lengthenings and deformity corrections.
I have been heavily involved with teaching orthopedic residents at our local residency program as well as at national resident fracture courses. I have been awarded "Teacher of the Year" by the orthopedic residents and medical students multiple times. I serve as Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).
I have been senior author on nearly a dozen published videos on orthopedic trauma, presented both at national meetings and online. I have multiple publi...
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Ernest B Foster, II, MD, PhD
Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
Newcastle, Oklahoma
Emergency Medicine
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Stroke, Sepsis, Cardiac arrest, Pulmonary embolism, fracture reduction, fracture, cardiopulmonary arrest, code, coding, neurologic deficits, CPR, ATLS, trauma, MVC, arthrocentesis, chest tube, central venous line, lumbar puncture, central line, intubation
I obtained my PhD in human physiology from Auburn University in 2008. While there I performed and published research regarding control and regulation of growth hormone and IGF-1 as well as regulation of the HPA axis. I obtained my medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012 and subsequently completed Emergency Medicine residency there in 2015. I am Board Certified with the American Board of Emergency Medicine as of 2018. I have been a practicing emergency medicine attending physician since 2012. I am employed by a physician group in Norman, Oklahoma and am a member of the core faculty for the Emergency Medicine residency program affiliated with Oklahoma State University. I serve as the Research Director for the residency program. I opened a private medical spa in 2017 that I own and oversee that performs noninvasive cosmetic procedures, hormone replacement, medical weight loss, etc.
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Kurtis A Mayz, JD MD MBA RP FAAP FCLM FAAP FACEP
Emergency Medicine & Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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airway, emergency, child abuse, trauma, resucitation, appendicitis, torsion, fracture, meningitis, sepsis, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, seizure, malpractice, fever, abdominal pain, discharge, CPR, drowning
Dr. Mayz is the former Chair of Emergency Medicine at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Saint Francis Children’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at Oklahoma State University. He is board certified in both emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. He has worked in several emergency and pediatric emergency departments around the country, encompassing a variety of different practice settings. His experience includes both administrative and clinical practice. In addition to his work as a practicing clinician, Dr. Mayz has served on multiple ACEP committees most recently on bylaws and medical legal and is the President of the Oklahoma College of Emergency Physicians. He is also actively involved in risk and claims management with United States Acute Care Solutions. Dr. Mayz is a Registered Parliamentarian and a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians and i...
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Bryce Bederka, MD
Orthopedics, Sports, Adult and Pediatric Fracture
Portland, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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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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Akash Gupta, MD
Portland, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Foot surgery, ankle surgery, bunion, Achilles, fracture, joint replacement, sports medicine, arthritis, sprain, tendon tear, revision surgery, knee, lower extremity, arthroscopy, cartilage, hip surgery, upper extremity, trauma
Dr. Gupta is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. He completed orthopaedic residency at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center, one of the world's busiest and most respected orthopaedic trauma hospitals. He then completed a highly prestigious fellowship in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, which is annually considered the top orthopaedic hospital in the nation.
Dr. Gupta has been in private practice for 7 years and practices general orthopaedic surgery with a focus on foot and ankle disorders. He treats common conditions such as bunions, hallux rigidus, and flatfeet. Dr. Gupta is one of a handful of foot and ankle surgeons nationwide with training in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. He also treats degenerative conditions such as ankle arthritis and tendon dysfunction for which he performs ankle replacements and soft tissue reconstructio...
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Sameer Sinha, MD
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
State College, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine
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Sepsis, Stroke, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Cauda Equina Syndrome, Appendicitis, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Aortic Dissection, Airway, Procedural Sedation, Appendicitis , Meningitis, Fracture, Ectopic Pregnancy
Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute medical and traumatic conditions in emergency department settings. He has practiced in high-volume community and hospital-based emergency departments and has held leadership roles in clinical operations and quality improvement. Former clinical instructor working with residents and medical students. In addition to clinical practice, has participated in peer review as well as multidisciplinary committee work focused on quality assurance, risk reduction, and systems-based emergency care improvement.
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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
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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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Andrew Nathanson, MD, FACEP, FAWM
Emergency Medicine & Water Sports Injuries
Bristol, Rhode Island
Emergency Medicine, Aquatics Safety
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Intubation, MI, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Epidural abscess, Aortic dissection, DVT, Pulmonary Embolism, Ischemia, Frostbite, Fracture, Ectopic Pregnancy, head trauma, emergency trauma, Intracranial Hemorrhage. Wilderness medicine, Drowning, Sailing injuries, Surfing injury
I am a Board Certified in Emergency Medicine since 1994. I am a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, working full-time clinically at 2 at hospitals for the last 30 years. One, a busy urban academic trauma center, the other a community hospital. I attended Ivy league College and am professor at an Ivy league medical school. Over my career I have been: Director of Quality Assurance, Chair of Morbidity and Mortality conference, served on the BOD, led a Medical School course, served on Peer-Review committees for insurance companies, taught hundreds of Emergency Medicine Residents, and been recipient of numerous teaching and research awards. I have been a Fellow in the American College of Emergency Medicine since 1997.
I lecture nationally on Error Reduction in emergency medicine, and internationally on Wilderness Medicine topics and have been a Fellow in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) since 2013 . I am the author of over a dozen peer-reviewed publications, a book, and ...
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Randolph J. Cordle, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Adult EM
Randolph Cordle Consulting
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Diagnostic Delay, Appendicitis, Abuse, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Airway, Fever Evaluation, Procedures, Meningitis, Stroke, Fracture, Wounds, Urgent Care Medicine, Cruise Ship, Policy and Procedure, Trauma/Accidents, Aeromedical Transport, Emergency Medical Systems, Hospital/Department Negligence, Neonatal Presentations
I have practiced Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine for decades. I have also worked in Urgent Care and in maritime medicine. I am triple board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and General Pediatrics, and have over 26 years of clinical and administrative experience. I love to teach and have served as a Professor in both Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine for many years. I also have experience as a Cruise Ship (Senior Physician) and can speak to the standards of care in these areas. I continue to teach on a wide variety of emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine topics.
A few highlights from my CV include experience as a US ARMY Flight Surgeon, Division Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of three emergency departments, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Creator and Director, QA Director of Pediatric Division, QI Director Level One Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments, Pediatric Trauma L...
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Ryan Turkington, MD
Emergency Medicine ER Expert - Active Practice
San Antonio, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Heart Attack, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Shock, Meningitis, Fracture, Airway Management, Sedation, Critical Care, Infection
• Emergency Medicine Physician with over 7 years of experience as an attending physician
• Experience in multiple practice environments: level II and III trauma centers, community hospitals, large urban, suburban hospitals, and freestanding emergency departments
• Active clinical practice
• Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Turkington is an emergency medicine physician currently located in Texas with over 7 years of experience as an attending physician. He completed his emergency medicine residency in Louisiana and obtained his medical degree from McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. He has worked in numerous practice environments and has additional experience in teaching medical students and residents.
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Neal C Small, MD
Orthopedic Expert Services
Dallas, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Spine Care, Orthopedics Non-Surgical, Disability Evaluation, Fracture, Total Joint, Shoulder, Knee, Lower Extremity
Neal Small, M.D. has been in the private practice of orthopedic surgery for over 35 years. Dr. Small has performed over 15,000 orthopedic surgical procedures. Dr. Small's areas of clinical expertise include issues involving the knee, shoulder and spine. Dr. Small is a past president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
Dr. Small has performed hundreds of independent medical examinations (IME's) and thousands of medical file reviews as an expert. Dr. Small has provided expert testimony in numerous depositions and courtroom appearances.
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Amanda Jordan, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Texas
Emergency Medicine
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trauma, assault, toxicology, stroke, MI, fracture, concussion, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, appendicitis, sepsis, pneumonia, motor vehicle collision, DKA, abdominal pain, medical necessity
I am a full-time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, am board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and am a fellow of the American College of Emergency Practitioners. I have been in practice for over 17 years and have extensive experience at multiple practice levels, including level 1 trauma centers, teaching facilities, critical access emergency rooms, and free-standing emergency rooms.
I am ACLS and PALS certified. I have actively taught and supervised medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants throughout my 17 years of clinical and teaching practice.
I graduated cum laude with a degree in Zoology from University of Texas, attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch and was a chief resident of the emergency medicine program at University of Texas Southwestern.
Teaching Experience
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
• Clinic...
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Scott J. Anson, Ph.D., P.E.
Forensic Engineer - Mechanical & Materials
Anson Engineering, LLC
Harleton (Longview), Texas
Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Warnings - Marketing Defect, Oil & Gas, Metallurgy, Stress, Root Cause, Safety Hierarchy Application, Lab Analysis, Inspection, Firearms, Electronics, Field Investigation, Fracture, Golf Cart, ATVs/UTVs
Dr. Scott Anson has been practicing and teaching engineering for over 30 years. The first 8 years were in industry engineering roles involving process development and tooling design, as well as extensive laboratory failure analysis. During his over 22+ yr. academic career he held multiple industry appointments simultaneous with his academic role, in addition to his independent consulting work.
He provides forensic engineering services involving product design, manufacturing defects, and warnings/instructions (marketing defects) and workplace injuries.
He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in TX, GA, LA, OK and has an active NCEES record to facilitate efficient licensing in additional states.
Dr. Anson has complementary skills in four key dualities that uniquely enhance his effectiveness in forensic engineering and expert witness services.
1) He is formally trained and experienced in both Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering, which enables him to assess bot...
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Daniel J. Aldrich, MD
Lakepointe Orthopaedics
Heath, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery
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shoulder, knee, fracture, injury, accident, surgery
Originally from Akron, Ohio, Dr. Aldrich received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame. He attended medical school at The Chicago Medical School, and then completed a five-year orthopedic residency at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, OH, followed by a one-year fellowship in Sports Medicine in Aspen, CO. He is a board certified general orthopedic surgeon, with special interest in knee and shoulder. He has been in practice for 23 years, and has experience with case reviews, expert opinions, depositions and trial preparation.
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Jacob A Young, MD
EMERGENCY MEDICINE - DFW
Allen, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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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
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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.
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Adam Lorenzetti, MD
Shoulder & Elbow Specialist and Orthopedic Trauma
WATERFORD, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery
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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 ...
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Paul Trinquero, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician- Experienced
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accident, Fracture, Critical Care, Emergencies, Emergency, General Medicine, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pediatrics, Ultrasound, Evacuation, EMS, Injury, Minor emergencies, Psych
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). Works full time in Emergency Medicine 15+ shifts per month. Emergency Physician at Riverside Regional Medical Center, a Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center (2021-Present). Operational Medical Director for Legacy EMS. USAF Vet- Prior Medical Director for the Emergency Department at USAF Hospital Langley (2021-2023). Extensive experience with Critical Care Air Transport (CCATT) and Tactical Critical Care Evacuation Team (TCCET). Deployed as Critical Care Evacuation Physician, Special Operations Task Force North & West Africa and Lead MEDEVAC Physician and Medical Advisor for Senior Leadership Summit for Special Operations Command Africa, Flintlock Exercise, Mauritania. Educational experience as Physician Assistant Rotation Coordinator, USAF Hospital Langley (2021-Present) as well as Instructor & Evaluator: Tactical Combat Casualty...
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Russell Goldstein, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Specialist and Risk Expert
Falls Church, Virginia
Emergency Medicine
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Sepsis, Stroke, Heart attack, Appendicitis, Fracture, Trauma, Infection, Pulmonary embolism
I am a board-certified full-time practicing emergency medicine physician. As the Assistant Medical Director and Director of Quality & Risk for my department, I review between 400-500 clinical cases per year. These are mostly related to unexpected patient outcomes, return visits requiring hospitalization following an ER discharge, staff member incident reports, or patient complaints. My analysis is used to determine follow-up actions including clinician education, systems improvements, and/or disciplinary measures. I am also an active member of the hospital multidisciplinary Clinical Performance Committee and the Trauma Peer Review Committee, both of which conduct in-depth analysis of patient cases. I have spearheaded efforts to improve clinical care in high-risk areas including stroke, heart attack, sepsis, and pediatric fever. I have received several recognitions including being named an Emergency Medicine ‘Top Doctor’ by Arlington Magazine in 2023 & 2025 and voted ‘Emergency...
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Scott J. Haight, MD
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness - 50+ Cases
Haight Medical Consulting, PLLC
Newcastle, Washington
Emergency Medicine
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Homicide, Strangulation, Child Abuse, Child torture, Assault, Syncope, Medical Malpractice, DUI, Motor Vehicle Accident, Whiplash, Fracture, Domestic Violence
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 14 years of clinical experience. My clinical practice spans diverse emergency department settings, including community hospitals, trauma centers, and academic medical centers.
I provide expert witness consultation in criminal and civil matters and have worked with public defense as well as private counsel.
I have consulted on over 50 cases involving homicide, assault, domestic violence, strangulation, child abuse and torture, DUI, murder, and manslaughter, as well as medical malpractice cases involving a wide range of conditions including arterial dissection, ischemic limb, chronic wounds, rib fractures, and necrotizing soft tissue infection. I have additional training in the evaluation of strangulation.
My services include medical record review, standard of care analysis, causation assessment, written reports, deposition, and trial testimony as needed.
