IMEs Expert Witnesses
Imes 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 imes. The imes expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Brain Injury Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Mental Health, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Psychiatry, and Psychology.
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Ryan C Wagoner, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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Sanity, Competence, Suicide, Violence, Psychiatric Malpractice, Personal Injury, Testamentary Capacity, Disability, Fitness for Duty, Sexual Harassment, PTSD, IME
Dr. Wagoner is the Chief of Forensic Psychiatry at the University of South Florida and the program director of the forensic psychiatry fellowship. He is board certified in both general and forensic psychiatry and completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry after his residency training. He is an assistant professor at the university and maintains an active clinical practice. He is actively engaged in teaching forensic psychiatry to fellows, psychiatry residents, and medical students at the university.
Dr. Wagoner is experienced in both civil and criminal cases and has served as an expert in multiple arenas. He prides himself on preparing detailed forensic reports when requested and providing quality consultation to attorneys and businesses. Dr. Wagoner has presented educational lectures at the international, national, and local level. He is licensed to practice in Florida and Georgia.
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Stephen C. Saris, MD
Experienced Neurosurgery Expert - Harvard Faculty
Brigham & Women’s Department of Neurosurgery
Boston , Massachusetts
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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subdural hematoma, closed head injury, traumatic brain injury, TBI, causation, degenerative spine, cauda equina, fusion, whiplash, IMEs, headaches, epilepsy, gliomas, radiosurgery, gamma knife, pedicle screw, intracranial hemorrhage, glioblastoma, brain cancer, spinal abscess
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon in active clinical practice. Harvard teaching faculty. Clinical practice involves both spine and brain. Currently in active clinical practice. Harvard and Duke trained. Extensively trained in neuroradiology. Publications include over 30 refereed papers as well as several book chapters. Has served as a reviewer for several journals including Cancer and Journal of Neurological Surgery. 20+ years of plaintiff and defense medical-legal experience including hundreds of depositions and IMEs, thousands of record reviews, and dozens of court appearances. Case experience includes medical malpractice (standard of care and or causation), personal injury, and workers’ compensation. Extensive medical-legal experience opining on causation and damages in cases where spinal/head injury is alleged. Available for both in-person and virtual IMEs.
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Jurgen Luders, MD
Actively operating neurosurgeon expert witness
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Neurological Surgery
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Complex spine, Epilepsy surgery, Brain tumors, Spine trauma, Brain trauma, IMEs, Pedicle screws, Intracranial hemorrhage, Spinal abscess, cauda equina, Brain abscess, Whiplash, Spinal fusion, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Spinal cord injury, Pseudoarthrosis, Disc herniation, Cervical artificial disc
Board certified, Cleveland clinic trained and actively practicing neurosurgeon. Associate clinical professor at the College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University. Greater than 20 years of clinical experience with an average of 500 cases per year. With a focus of spine surgery, epilepsy, surgery, tumors of the nervous system, and trauma. Greater than 10 years experience in expert witness, IME and record review.
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Steven D Lockman, MD
Minnesota Neurorehabilitation Institute
Plymouth, Minnesota
Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Mild TBI, mTBI, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation, Sports Injury, Anoxic Brain Injury, HIE, Post-Concussion Syndrome, PCS, Nerve Injury, Acute Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Life Care Planning, Independent Medical Examinations, IMEs, Whiplash, MVA
Award-winning brain injury medicine physician in active clinical practice. Triple board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Certified Life Care Planner. Former Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Hennepin County Medical Center. 20+ Years of University medical school teaching experience. Experienced Expert Witness & Independent Medical Examiner.
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Tj Citta, DO
EMG & PIP Case Evaluation
New Life Rehab Medicine, P.C.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Electrodiagnostic Medicine/EMGs, PIP, PM&R, Disability Evaluation, Rehab Medicine, IMEs
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Marc J Levine, MD
Orthopedic and Spine Institutue
Hamilton , New Jersey
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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traumatic and degenerative cervical,lumbar,thoracic disease,IONM,cauda equina syndrome,XLIF,TLIF,ALIF,ACDF,ambulatory surgery center,instrumentation,IMEs,workers compensation,MVA,IRB,hospital employment,surgical consent,hosptial credentialing,navigation and robotic surgery,kyphoplasty,
Marc J. Levine, MD graduated from Lehigh University with Phi Beta Kappa honors. He then received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and went on to complete a surgical internship at Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Levine returned to Thomas Jefferson University for his orthopaedic surgical residency and continued on to do a fellowship in spinal surgery at the prestigious Emory University Spine Center in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Levine is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and active with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Levine is a full time practicing spinal surgeon whose practice for over 22 years has soley focused on spinal surgery. His patient population includes, traditional insurances with significant experience managing workers compensation and motor vehicle injuries. Dr. Levine is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rutgers Medical School and serves as Director of Spine Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery.He is a founding Board...
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Allan E. Rubenstein, MD
Clinical Professor of Neurology & Pediatrics, NYU
NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, New York
Neurology, Pediatric Neurology
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Medical Malpractice, IMEs, Developmental disorders, HIE, Generic Disorders, Autism, Birth injuries, Birth defects, Brain and Spinal cord tumors, Cerebrovascular Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, RSD, Migraine, Neuromuscular Disease, Infections of the CNS
Clinical Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, NYU School of Medicine
Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology), former Examiner
Member, American Academy of Neurology
I am certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology), a former Examiner for the ABPN. I am actively practicing and have 40+ years experience providing medical-legal reviews for malpractice, personal injury and criminal cases. I have published 50+ peer-reviewed scientific papers, authored 3 books and been a consultant to the NIH, FDA and Department of Defense. I was the founder of the Children’s Tumor Foundation and am presently Emeritus Medical Director. My testimony experience is approximately 35-65% plaintiff/defense. I have been an expert witness in malpractice cases for the Department of Justice (Southern and Eastern districts of NY). Available to travel.
Areas of expertise:
Birth trauma, HIE, Developmental disability, Genetic disorders, Traumatic brain ...
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Mark R Caryl, DO
Hospitalist- Internal Medicine Expert
Syracuse, New York
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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IME experience, medication overdose, sepsis, aspiration, diabetic ketoacidosis, polypharmacy, decubitus ulcers, respiratory failure, renal failure, pancreatitis, catheter associated UTI, central line associated blood stream infection, stroke, congestive heart failure, Post-COVID conditions
Board certified, internal medicine trained hospitalist. I have worked for 14 years as a full-time hospitalist in a comprehensive stroke center which is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital. My work has included precepting residents and medical students. I have experience as an expert medical witness and have provided deposition and court testimony as an expert witness in the past. Other experiences I have that may be pertinent to legal cases include performing independent medical examinations and peer reviews. I participate in activities with the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine. Attorney recommendations available upon request.
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Anthony Bean, PhD
Clinical Psychology Expert Witness - Multi State
Fort Worth, Texas
Psychology, Mental Health
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Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychological Assessment, IMEs, Court-Ordered, Expert Witness, Video Game Addiction, Video Games, Multi-State Coverage, Research, Social Media, Methods, Geek Therapy, Security Clearance, Popular Culture, Licensed Psychologist, Mental Health, Psychological Damages, Disability and Injury
Dr. Anthony Bean, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a nationally recognized expert in the fields of mental health, psychological assessment, and media psychology. With licensure in over 30 states across the United States, Dr. Bean offers extensive clinical, academic, and legal expertise that has positioned him as a leading authority in multiple psychological domains. He has over a decade of direct clinical experience and has provided expert witness testimony in a wide variety of legal cases involving psychological evaluations, therapy outcomes, and court-ordered assessments.
Dr. Bean’s areas of specialization include:
Clinical Psychology: With a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic practices, Dr. Bean offers a deep understanding of psychological disorders, treatment modalities, and long-term mental health outcomes. His clinical work spans a wide range of populations, including children, adolescents, and adults, and includes individual therapy, family therapy...
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AMY KOTECHA, MD
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
CAPITAL VISION
ARLINGTON , Virginia
Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Lasik, cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, medical retina, glaucoma, corneal procedures, facial aesthetics, oculoplastics, trauma and injuries, blepharoplasty, laser treatments, optometry, malpractice cases, ophthalmology emergencies, retinal lasers, intravitreal retinal injections, IMEs, coding
I am a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who graduated with honors from a highly competitive 6 year BS-MD program. I have over 20 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology and am familiar and experienced in most clinical and surgical fields of ophthalmology including but not limited to Lasik/PRK, cataract surgery, ocular trauma, glaucoma treatment and surgery, corneal diseases and surgeries , pterygium surgeries, retinal lasers and intravitreal injections, facial aesthetics including botox and fillers, and oculoplastics. I have over 15 years experience with and enjoy doing chart reviews, serving as an expert witness, and performing independent and disability medical examinations. I have significant knowledge and experience in dealing with ocular trauma and surgical complication cases. I am well versed in ocular sequalae resulting from traumatic brain injuries. I am a clinical professor for premedical program at The George Washington University. I have served on both defens...
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Wade K. Jensen, MD
Spine Surgery Expert - Practicing Surgeon
KCMD Enterprises, Inc.
Afton, Wyoming
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Spinal Fusion Surgery, Lumbar Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Cervical Arthroplasty, Scoliosis Surgery, Medical Device Patents, Pedicle Screw Surgery, Workers Compensation, IMEs, Laminectomy, Microdiscectomy, Spine Surgery Complications, Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Dr. Jensen is a Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with dual fellowship training in Orthopedic and Neurological Spinal Surgery. Expert in surgical and non-surgical treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, including complex revision surgery. Dr Jensen is a leader in his field, has multiple patents, and teaches other spine surgeons nationally. Dr Jensen has reviewed over a thousand cases including chart reviews, independent medical examination, causation opinions, ratings, work compensation cases, and is experienced in depositions and court testimony. His opinions have always exceeded the Daubert standard. Dr Jensen’s opinion letters are hyperlinked to the actual medical records and attorneys have called these reports “the new standard.”