Independent Medical Exams Expert Witnesses
Independent medical exams 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 independent medical exams. The independent medical exams expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Chiropractic, Forensic Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Hand Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehab, and Sports Medicine.
Robert P Kahn-Rose, MD, PhD
Dr. Robert P. Kahn-Rose, Inc.
Encino, California
Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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Psychiatry, Disability Evaluations, Independent Medical Exams, Elder Law, Mental Capacity Evaluations, Will Contests, Undue Influence, Dementia, Alzheimers, Depression
Dr. Kahn-Rose is a native of Southern California. He received his B.S. from the University of California at Irvine, his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the Sue Golding Graduate School of Albert Einstein for his research on the hormonal influences on memory. He has published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented papers at a number of scientific society meetings.
He trained in Psychiatry at the University of Chicago, where he completed a residency and fellowship in Biological Psychiatry. He remained on the faculty at the University of Chicago as an Assistant Professor. In 1988, he joined the faculty of UCLA as well as the West L.A. Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, where he was, among other things, the Co-Director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center from 1991–1993.
He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor in the Neuropsychiatric Institute of UCLA. He has been in...
Guenther O Knoblich, MD
Carmel, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Orthopedics - Non-operative, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Malpractice, Personal Injury, Work Related Trauma, Independent Medical Exams, Standard of Care, Medical Records Review
Guenther Knoblich M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, both surgical and nonsurgical. His clinical experience includes sports medicine, arthroscopy, hand and elbow surgery, shoulder surgery, knee and hip replacement, joint reconstruction, and orthopedic trauma. His areas of orthopedic consulting involve assisting both plaintiff and defense in issues regarding standard of care, surgical complications, injury causation, and orthopedic malpractice.
Dr. Knoblich is dual board certified in Orthopedic Surgery as well as Orthopedic Sports Medicine and is a Qualified Medical Examiner. Dr. Knoblich was the team physician for the College of the Siskiyous. He is a member of Health Volunteer Overseas and has done teaching assignments with Orthopedic Overseas in Vietnam, Nepal, and Bhutan. He is licensed in California.
FRED BECK, D.C.
CHIROPRACTIC MEDICAL REVIEWS & CHIROPRACTIC EXPERT
DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida
Chiropractic
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CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN, INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMS, EXPERT WITNESS, MALPRACTICE REVIEWS, NEW YORK, PEER REVIEWS, CHIROPRACTIC ACTIVIST, RINGSIDE BOXING PHYSICIAN, LECTURER, RESEARCHER, PHARMACEUTICAL PATENT, WRITER, FLORIDA, MOVIE PRODUCER, CHIROPRACTOR, SCIENTIST, IME's, DIAGNOSTICS, RESPECTED
Expert Witness, Thorough Chiropractic Medical Malpractice Reviews, Independent Medical Examinations (IME's) (1500+), Peer Reviews & Records Reviews (8000+). Claimants/Patients can videotape and/or have someone observe both the case history and examinations upon request. I have always utilized my full range of diagnostic authority (Laboratory Testing, Imaging, EKG, any appropriate diagnostic testing (or referral for a second opinion) to accurately arrive at the correct diagnosis. My examinations are extremely thorough, I've always provided a full range of services including a full range of chiropractic physical therapy services and a full range of appropriate chiropractic manipulative services. I've never been threatened with malpractice or had any problems with the board. Out of all the IME's I've performed (1500+) and Peer Reviews (8000+), I am not aware of any of them going to court or deposition. I have lectured on the proper performance of IMEs at the University of Miami, Mille...
Hal S Pineless, DO, FACN, FAAN
NeuroCare Institute of Central Florida
Winter Park, Florida
Neurology
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Independent Medical Exams, Medical Records Reviews, Legal Medicine, Stroke, Epilepsy, Dementia, Falls, Osteopathic Medicine, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Headaches, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neck & Back Pain, Concussions and head injuries
Board Certified - American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry
Dr. Pineless has served our community at both the state and local levels. He was President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) from 2012-2013. He was FOMA District President for Central Florida prior to his state presidency. Dr. Pineless is currently a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association Medical Sports Advisory Committee. He served as Chief of Staff at Florida Hospital East Orlando for many years. Dr. Pineless was honored as Physician of the Year on multiple occasions by the hospital. He was on the Florida Hospital Board of Trustees for 4 years. He was elected by his peers as a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Board of Neurologists and Psychiatrists and Fellow in the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Pineless served as medical director for NeuLife Rehabilitation in Mt. Dora, FL from 2014-2017. Dr. Pineless was named as one of Orlando Magazine’s Top Doctors on numerous o...
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 26 years and is still in active practice. He is licensed in Kansas and Washington. He is Medical Director for Salina Surgical Hospital.
He has experience in deposition and trial testimonies (60 times in the last 4 years).
Dr Johnson has several years of experience as an expert witness in a wide variety of cases including medical malpractice, workman's compensation, criminal and personal injury. He ha...
Robert P Kahn-Rose, MD, PhD
Dr. Robert P. Kahn-Rose, Inc.
Nevada
Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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Psychiatry, Disability Evaluations, Independent Medical Exams, Elder Law, Mental Capacity Evaluations, Will Contests, Undue Influence, Dementia, Alzheimers, Depression
Dr. Kahn-Rose is a native of Southern California. He received his B.S. from the University of California at Irvine, his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the Sue Golding Graduate School of Albert Einstein for his research on the hormonal influences on memory. He has published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented papers at a number of scientific society meetings.
He trained in Psychiatry at the University of Chicago, where he completed a residency and fellowship in Biological Psychiatry. He remained on the faculty at the University of Chicago as an Assistant Professor. In 1988, he joined the faculty of UCLA as well as the West L.A. Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, where he was, among other things, the Co-Director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center from 1991–1993.
He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor in the Neuropsychiatric Institute of UCLA. He has been in...
Jonas M Sokolof, DO
Expert in Future Medical Care Plans, Damages
Catholic Health Physician Partners
Manhasset, New York
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Sports Medicine
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Oncological Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Life Care Planning, Insurance Fraud, Section 913 Exams, Independent Medical Exams, Cancer, Oncology, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Disability Claim Review, Traumatic Brain Injury, Defense Work, Plaintiff Work
I am a Harvard Medical School-trained, board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), with fellowship training in sports medicine, non-surgical orthopedic care, and interventional pain management. My primary focus is oncological rehabilitation, where I work to enhance quality of life and function for patients facing physical impairments related to cancer and other complex medical conditions and injuries.
Throughout my career, I have held academic appointments and leadership roles at esteemed major healthcare institutions, and I frequently speak on both a local and national level. In addition, I provide expert medical-legal opinions in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, focusing on causation, future medical needs, and life care planning.
I am also actively involved in peer review for long-term disability claims with major insurance carriers and have extensive experience reviewing legal claims involving fraudulent pre...
chris cawley, DO, FAOAO, MPT
Cawley Orthopaedics LLC
lebanon, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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expert witness, record reviews, Independent medical exams, plaintiff, defendant, workman's compensation
Extensive military/combat experience, Assistant Residency Director Orthopedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Hand Fellowship trained.
Worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News VA.
Orthopedic Surgery Residency Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hand Surgery Fellowship Thomas Jefferson Philadelphia Hand Center
PA, VA, Washington State active licenses.
Utilization Review/IME experience.
Steven M Croft, MD
Houston, Texas
Neurology
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Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Stroke, Radiculopathy, Neuropathy, Nerve Injury, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Parkinson's, Occupational Injuries, Electrical Injuries, Independent Medical Exams, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (adults)
I'm a board certified Neurologist. I'm in full-time solo private practice. I work with Plaintiff and Defense attorneys on a wide range of cases including: Auto Accidents, Occupational Injuries, Falls, Electrocution and a variety of Neurological Diseases. I'm often asked to address: Causation, Standard of Care, and Extent of Injury. I'm experienced in deposition as well as trial testimony.
I've served in leadership positions in my state and local medical society. I am a officer for the Texas Chapter of the Association of Physicians and Surgeons.
I've served as Medical Director for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation and Advisory Board Member of the Houston Area Parkinson's Society. I also serve on the Medical Advisory Board for Driver Licensing for Texas.
I've been an advocate for patients having testified in front of Texas Senate Committees and participating in the American Academy of Neurology's day at the Capitol in Washington, D.C..
In my spare time, I enjoy spend...
chris cawley, DO, FAOAO, MPT
Cawley Orthopaedics LLC
Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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expert witness, record reviews, Independent medical exams, plaintiff, defendant, workman's compensation
Extensive military/combat experience, Assistant Residency Director Orthopedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Hand Fellowship trained.
Worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News VA.
Orthopedic Surgery Residency Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hand Surgery Fellowship Thomas Jefferson Philadelphia Hand Center
PA, VA, Washington State active licenses.
Utilization Review/IME experience.