Interventional Pain Expert Witnesses

Interventional pain 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 interventional pain. The interventional pain expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology, Life Care Planning, Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, and Spine Surgery & Spine Care.

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Jordan L. Newmark, MD, QME

Nationally recognized and experienced expert.

E&S Newmark Consulting | Stanford University School of Medicine

Redwood City , California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Chronic pain, acute pain, opioids, workers' compensation, disability, addiction, surgery, perioperative, Nerve injury, interventional pain, trauma, Headache facial pain, Neuropathy, medical education, RSD, QME, independent medical evaluation, IME, CRPS, Spine
Dr. Newmark is an ABA, double board certified, Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Physician. He is President & CEO of E&S Newmark Consulting focused on the practice of medicine, qualified medical evaluation, expert witnessing, career and academic development, & medical-leadership consulting. He remains as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University. He has authored multiple journal articles, book chapters, and maintains an active simulation based pain and research program at Stanford University. Dr. Newmark has over 10 years of expert witness and medicolegal experience. Dr. Newmark won numerous awards from the American Academy of Pain Medicine, Stanford University and Alameda Health System. Dr. Newmark is the former Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology of Alameda Health System, as well as the former Medical Director for Pain Management and Functional Restoration at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. The overall focus of Dr. Newmark's ...
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Kevin F Barrette, MD

Head of Interventional Pain - Stanford trained

Scripps Clinic Medical Group

Oceanside, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Interventional Spine, Interventional Pain, Orthobiologics, Regenerative Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Basivertebral Nerve Ablation, Intracept, Cervical Transforaminal, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Epidural Steroid Injection, Radiofrequency Ablation, Nerve Ablation
Kevin F. Barrette, MD is an Interventional Spine and Pain Management doctor and head of Interventional Pain at Scripps Clinic Medical Group in San Diego, CA. He is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as his fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Stanford University. His fellowship included direct training under the tutelage of the current and past presidents of the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS). Prior to his work at Scripps Clinic, he was an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Barrette serves on several international committees in the field of pain management and spine surgery and is well-known for his expertise on Basivertebral nerve ablation. Dr. Barrette holds the following certifications and licenses: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, diplomat America...
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Jonathan Varghese, MD

Pain Management & Anesthesia Expert

JV MD INC

playa vista, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Interventional Pain, Independent Medical Exam, Standard of Care, Sedation Complication, Spine Injection, Nerve Injury, Epidural Injection, Medical Causation, Facet Injection, Future Medical Care, Radiofrequency Ablation, Permanent Impairment, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Deposition Testimony, Chronic Pain, Opioid Management
Dr. Jonathan Varghese is a board-certified anesthesiologist with advanced training and active clinical practice in both anesthesiology and interventional pain management. He maintains a high-volume procedural practice and routinely performs complex image-guided spine and peripheral nerve interventions, including epidural steroid injections, facet joint interventions, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and other neuromodulation procedures. In addition to his interventional work, he remains actively engaged in perioperative anesthesia care, including procedural sedation, intraoperative management, and postoperative pain control. Dr. Varghese’s expertise spans the full continuum of pain medicine and anesthesia care, including perioperative management, procedural sedation, injection-related complications, nerve injury, chronic pain syndromes, CRPS, opioid management, and long-term treatment planning. His work frequently involves detailed analysis of...
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Joseph H Fillmore, MD, MBA

Expert-Pain and Rehabilitation

Colorado Pain Consultants

Denver, Colorado
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Personal Injury, Workman's Compensation, Auto Collisions, Interventional Pain, Back Injuires, Joint Injuries, Cervicogenic Headache, Radiofrequency Ablation, Epidural Injections, Knee Injections, Viscosupplementation, Cervical Spine Pain Procedures, Thoracic Spine Pain Procedures, C1-2 joint injections, Celiac Plexus Blocks
I have 28 years of experience as an expert witness for cases involving worker's compensation injuries and personal liability including auto collisions, falls, etc. My medical practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions, nerve and musculoskeletal injuries. Currently, I work with an independent physical medicine and rehabilitation practice in Denver, and independently contract as a specialist for two workman's compensation practices also in Colorado. I also provide physician advisor services to a large workman's compensation insurer. Previously, I worked with a large anesthesia group in Chicago and a nationally ranked orthopedic practice at Rush University Medical Center, also in Chicago. Over the years, I have provided expert witness services for 100's of cases including independent medical evaluations, record reviews, depositions and trials. I have a medical degree from the University of Illinois and completed my residency at the Rehabilitation In...
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Vania E Fernandez, MD

Expert M.D. Pain Specialist and Anesthesiologist

VANIA E FERNANDEZ, MD LLC

Miami, Florida
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Epidurals, Trauma, Injections, Interventional Pain, Anesthesia, Surgery, Back Fracture, Pain, Pain Medicine, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Opioids, Narcotics, Prescriptions, Drug Tests, Malpractice, Ethics, Sedation, MRI, Addiction
EDUCATION 2017– 2018 Florida Medical Association Leadership Academy 10/2016– 05/2017 Physician Leadership Academy of South Florida Inaugural Class and Chair 2018-2022 08/2008– 08/2009 U of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Chief Fellow in Interventional Pain Management • Research Award Recipient 06/2005–07/2008 Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Resident in Anesthesiology 06/2004–06/2005 Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Intern in Anesthesiology 08/2000–05/2004 University of Miami School of Medicine Miami, FL Doctor of Medicine with Research Distinction 08/1991 – 05/1995 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL Major: Microbiology and Immunology Minors: Biology, Chemistry, Art Bachelor of Science with General Honors, Cum Laude Departmental Honors in Microbiology and Immunology 08/1987–06/1991 Dade Christian High School Miami, FL Graduation with Highest Honors, Salutatorian ...
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Gary Saff, M.D.

Pain management, interventional and medical-30 yrs

Integrated Pain Solutions of South Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Acupuncture, Neuropathy, Epidural, Radiculopathy, Interventional pain, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Addiction, Complex regional pain syndrome, Chronic pain, Medical management, Neuropathic pain, Nerve injury, Independent medical exam, post laminectomy pain syndrome, Spinal, Spinal cord stimulation, Automobile injury
PRIVATE PRACTICE October 2009 Integrated Pain Solutions of South Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida PRIOR CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS January 2004 – Director Pain Management/Anesthesiologist September 2009 Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston, Florida July 1994 – Assistant Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management; Director Pain October 2003 Management Fellowship - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons TRAINING July 1993 - June 1994 Pain Management Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY July 1990 – June 1993 Anesthesia Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA July 1989 - June 1990 Medical Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA July 1988 – June 1989 Medical Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION July 1984 – May 1988 University of South Florida College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine September 1980 – June 1984 Univers...
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Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM

3X-Certified: Anesthesia, Pain Med, Addiction Med

Atlanta, Georgia
Pain Management - Medicine, Addiction Medicine - opioids, opioid prescribing, overdose, addiction, suboxone, MAT, alcohol, alcohol use disorder, anesthesiology, pain medicine, chronic pain, interventional pain, spinal injections, spinal cord stimulation
Dr. Potru is a former associate professor of anesthesiology at a major academic institution in the Southeast and is triple-board-certified in anesthesiology, interventional pain medicine, and addiction medicine; he is one of less than 25 clinicians across the country with this combination of certifications and has unique expertise as a result. Dr. Potru is a nationally recognized and well-published expert in opioid safety/stewardship as well as the treatment of chronic pain and addiction and perioperative management of the patient with substance use disorders; he sits on and is an active contributor to numerous national anesthesia/pain committees and working groups. Dr. Potru has given invited lectures at multiple national and international conferences, including that of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the International Anesthesia Research Society, as well as multip...
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James P Murphy, MD, MMM, DFASAM

Pain, Addiction, Anesthesia and Prescribing Expert

Murphy Pain Center

Louisville, Kentucky
Pain Management - Medicine, Addiction Medicine - Chronic pain, Pain Management, addiction, opioids, substance abuse, Suboxone, MAT, MOUD, prescribing, controlled substance, DEA, medical board, regulations, overdose, preventive medicine, standards, harm reduction, anesthesiology, interventional pain, naloxone
James Patrick Murphy, MD, MMM, DFASAM is a nationally recognized physician leader and expert in Pain Management, Addiction Medicine and controlled substances prescribing. He is a Past President of the Kentucky Society of Addiction Medicine and is the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s representative on the influential American Medical Association Substance Use & Pain Care Task Force. Dr. Murphy is also the Southeastern United States Regional Director (Region X) for the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Murphy is founder & CEO of Murphy Pain Center, located in New Albany, Indiana. Additionally, he teaches medical students, residents, and colleagues as an Assistant Clinical Professor on faculty at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Murphy is a past president of the Greater Louisville Medical Society and currently serves on the board of directors of the Greater Louisville Medical Society Foundation. He also the Co-director and medical prescriptiv...
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Tom Simopoulos, M.D., M.A.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Southborough, Massachusetts
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - opioids, spinal cord stimulator, radiofrequency procedures, spinal injections, complex regional pain syndrome, Persistent pain after injuries, interventional pain, criminal, fraud, CRPS, ablations, nerve injury, chronic pain, failed back surgery, over dose, personal injury, RSD, disc herniation
Thomas T. Simopoulos, MD, MA, is a Harvard trained and faculty pain management specialist at the Arnold Pain Management Center and an anesthesiologist in the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). He is also an Associate Professor in Anesthesia at the Harvard Medical School. He has multiple teaching awards by fellows in training and recognized as "Top Doctor" in the Boston area since 2017. Dr. Simopoulos attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. He completed his postdoctoral training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Faulkner Hospital in Boston. Dr. Simopoulos holds a Masters of Arts degree in Biochemistry from Brandeis University in Waltham. He is board-certified in Anesthesiology with a Pain Medicine subspecialty. Dr. Simopoulos has strong clinical interests that include radiofrequency technology, intradiscal therapies and e...
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Ketan Chopra, MD

Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Expert Witness

Detroit, Michigan
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Anesthesiology, Pain management, Regional anesthesia, chronic pain, interventional pain, epidural injections, nerve blocks, medical malpractice, perioperative medicine, anesthesia complications, spinal stimulation, patient safety, opioid management, multimodal analgesia, acute pain, sedation
Dr. Ketan Chopra is a highly trained anesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, currently practicing at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his chief residency in anesthesiology at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University and a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at the University of Michigan. With board certifications in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Chopra specializes in managing complex pain conditions using state-of-the-art techniques, including regenerative medicine, spinal interventions, and neuromodulation. As a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, he is committed to advancing the field through education, research, and mentorship. Dr. Chopra is actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and the American Society of Anesthesiology.  He is a sought-after speaker at national conferences, addressing topics such as cervical spine interventi...
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Edson Erkulvrawatr, MD

Las Vegas & Reno Interventional Pain Physician

Las Vegas, Nevada
Pain Management - Medicine, Life Care Planning - Anesthesia, Expansion of Claim, Spinal Cord Stimulators, Post-Laminectomy Pain, Interventional Pain, Opioid Prescribing, Medical Malpractice, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Independent medical evaluations, Radiofrequency ablation, Workers' Compensation, Records Review, Intrathecal Pumps (Medtronic), Workman's Comp
Dr. Edson Erkulvrawatr is an interventional pain physician based out of Las Vegas who has been practicing for over 18 years in the community. His medical training includes Anesthesia Residency and Pain Fellowship at New York University. Dr. Erkulvrawatr's medicolegal expertise includes 300+ Independent Medical Evaluations for Worker's Compensation claims, expert witness in medical malpractice cases and medical case review physician for Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Erkulvrawatr has also been involved in Life Care planning in malpractice cases. His focus is spine related injuries and treatments including epidural injections, facet radio frequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal drug pumps. He has a special interest in CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). He has offices in Las Vegas and Reno.
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Jason Brajer, MD

Interventional and Medical Pain Management

JB Pain Free MD

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Pain Management - Medicine - Interventional, Stimulation, Pain, CRPS, Injections, Spinal, Pain Management, RSD, Epidural, Spinal Cord, Interventional Pain, Stellate Ganglion, RFA, Narcotics, IPM, Radiculopathy, Ablations, Methadone, Blocks, Low Back Pain
I am board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management and member of many professional societies locally with an PA, nationally, as well as internationally. I have a deep appreciation of the challenges of a pain management practice. My current focus is interventional pain management with various fluoroscopic guided spinal injections. In early 2023 I founded York Pain Center as its CEO and CMO. Our priority is multimodal medical pain management coordinated by a diverse staff of doctors and nurse practitioners in conjunction with my injections to best control chronic pain. We service nearly 1000 patients for medical management including narcotics. I completed my Anesthesiology training at Thomas Jefferson University in 1985. I previously earned my medical doctorate in 1980 from Hahnemann Medical College (now Drexel University) and my BA degree from Johns Hopkins University. I have been in clinical practice for more than 35 years. Early in my career I was in hospital pract...