Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Expert Witnesses

San Francisco, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Cervical Spine Surgery, Thoracic Spine Surgery, Lumbar Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusion and Reconstructive Surgery, Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery, Spinal Deformity Surgery, Revision Spine Surgery, Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery, Sports-Related Spine Injuries

Dr. Jones is a board-certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with a prestigious medical career spanning over three decades. As an Independent Medical Examiner, he lends his expertise to plaintiff and defense parties in cases involving, but not limited to, individuals claiming spinal injuries from any incident, events, or accidents. Dr. Jones reflects incredible reliability, credibility, veracity, and integrity while applying critical thinking, and unbiased and evidence-based medical approaches. He possesses the ability to articulate and communicate scientific terminology effectively and with ease. Dr. Jones has expansive case experience which includes delivering prompt and accurate record reviews, independent medical examinations, and expert witness testimony in depositions and trials. Professionally, he upholds an extensive list of achievements ranging from his Navy active duty to his achieved positions in the medical field. His certifications include the American Board of Orthopaedi...

Ocala, Florida

Neurological Surgery, Neurocritical Care - Complex Spine Surgery, Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Brain Tumors, Ventricle-peritoneal Shunt Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain and Spine Infections, Neurosurgical Complications

I did my neurosurgical training at the Medical College of Virginia now called Virginia Commonwealth University. I also completed a one-year fellowship in Neurotraumatology. I am a diplomate in good standing of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. My first twenty-three years of practice experience was as founder and partner in a robust private neurosurgical practice in metro Atlanta. Since then, I have worked as an employed neurosurgeon at several hospitals around the country. Currently I hold a medical license in the states of North Dakota, Florida, Ohio, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, and Virginia. I also hold an IMLCC or Compact License currently recognized in thirty-seven states and soon to be more. Throughout my career I have treated thousands of traumatic brain and/or spine cases. My surgical tally is easily in the tens of thousands of cases involving the brain and spine. Over the last eighteen months I have developed a medicolegal consultancy concentrating primarily upon p...

Pompano Beach, Florida

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Neurosurgery, Artificial Disc Replacement, Fusion, Total Brain Injury, Spinal Instrumentation, BMP, Infuse, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor

Dr. Oppenheimer is an actively-practicing board-certified neurosurgeon with 27 years of experience. He founded and presently practices at Neurosurgery Medical Associates in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Oppenheimer is also on the faculty at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and holds medical licenses in several states. Dr. Oppenheimer received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he also obtained an MS with distinction in Physiology and Biophysics. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology and Behavior cum laude, from Cornell University. Dr. Oppenheimer completed his residency training at the University of Southern California-Los Angeles County Hospital. He has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters in the field of neurosurgery. He is also multilingual, and is fluent in English, German, and Spanish. Dr. Oppenheimer is a seasoned expert witness with significant testifying experience. He has provided exp...

Davenport, Florida

Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spinal Injuries, Complex Spine Surgery, Scoliosis Surgery, Spine Trauma, Revision Spine Surgery, Cervical Disc Replacement, Cervical Fusion, Lumbar Fusion

Joseph E. Snavely, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon with fellowship training at Northwestern University in Chicago in both neurosurgical and orthopaedic spine surgery. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed a five-year orthopaedic surgery residency at Orlando Health, including a year serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Snavely has special training in minimally invasive spine surgery, surgical and non-surgical treatment of degenerative spinal disorders and scoliosis deformity, as well as complex revision spine surgery. He was one of the first surgeons in the country to use 7D Surgical image guided navigation. 7D is now routinely utilized for safer and more efficient spine surgery, while reducing radiation exposure. Dr. Snavely currently serves as Chief of Surgery at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and is a faculty surgeon with the Orlando Health Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. He has authored peer-reviewed pub...

Tamarac, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Thoracic Spine, Radiculopathy, Low Back Pain, Orthopedic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Cervicalgia, Standard of Care, Spine Surgery, Lumbar Spine, Orthobiologics, Disc Arthroplasty, Spine Trauma, Herniated Disc, Microdiscectomy, Kyphoplasty, Cervical Spine, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion

Dr. Julian Cameron is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon based in Tamarac and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his undergraduate studies at Morehouse College, earning a B.A. in History in 1996, followed by his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 2000. Dr. Cameron went on to complete a five-year residency in orthopedic surgery at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC (2000–2005), and subsequently pursued specialized fellowship training in orthopedic spine surgery at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland (2005–2006). He further served as a Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery at Howard University Hospital from 2006–2007. Dr. Cameron has been in clinical practice since 2006 and currently serves as a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon at Comprehensive Spine Center, where he has built a long-standing reputation for excellence in patient care. In addition to his clinical practice, he has held an academic appointment...

Columbia, Missouri

Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery, Neurological Surgery, Spinal Neurosurgery, Spinal Instrumentation, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Parkinson Disease, Affective Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Nerve Injuries, Functional Neurosurgery, Pain Procedures, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Vascular Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine

Thorkild Vad Norregaard, M.D. Professor of Neurosurgery | Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Dr. Thorkild Vad Norregaard is a board-certified neurosurgeon and researcher with over 40 years of clinical experience in complex surgical interventions and medical innovation. Currently, he serves as a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, where he also previously held the role of Interim Chief. Dr. Norregaard is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, a credential he has maintained since 1992. Clinical Expertise and Case Portfolio Dr. Norregaard has maintained a high-volume academic practice, performing approximately 450 surgical cases per year, half of which are complex tertiary referrals. spinal pain through minimally invasive surgical procedures, including spinal instrumentation. Recently Dr. Norregaard has scaled back his clinical practice and added additional academic activities including teaching medical student...

Germantown, Tennessee

Neurological Surgery - Skull Base Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Stroke, Cerebral Aneurysm Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Endovascular Surgery

Board-certified neurosurgeon with broad clinical expertise in cerebrovascular (open and endovascular), skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery, including both elective and emergent neurosurgical care. Fellowship-trained with advanced subspecialty training in open cerebrovascular/skull base surgery and endovascular neurosurgery, while maintaining an active general neurosurgery and spine practice. Clinical experience includes management of degenerative spine disease, spinal trauma, cervical and lumbar pathology, spinal instrumentation, intracranial aneurysms, vascular malformations, brain tumors, skull base lesions, hemorrhagic stroke, traumatic brain injury, hydrocephalus, and perioperative neurosurgical complications. Familiar with care delivery in both academic and community practice settings. Academic neurosurgeon with extensive involvement in resident and fellow education, operative supervision, and teaching of neurosurgical decision-making, perioperative management, com...

Washington

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Thoracic Spine, Radiculopathy, Low Back Pain, Orthopedic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Cervicalgia, Standard of Care, Spine Surgery, Lumbar Spine, Orthobiologics, Disc Arthroplasty, Spine Trauma, Herniated Disc, Microdiscectomy, Kyphoplasty, Cervical Spine, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion

Dr. Julian Cameron is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon based in Tamarac and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his undergraduate studies at Morehouse College, earning a B.A. in History in 1996, followed by his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 2000. Dr. Cameron went on to complete a five-year residency in orthopedic surgery at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC (2000–2005), and subsequently pursued specialized fellowship training in orthopedic spine surgery at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland (2005–2006). He further served as a Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery at Howard University Hospital from 2006–2007. Dr. Cameron has been in clinical practice since 2006 and currently serves as a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon at Comprehensive Spine Center, where he has built a long-standing reputation for excellence in patient care. In addition to his clinical practice, he has held an academic appointment...

Seattle, Washington

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Cranial Surgery, Spinal Tumors, minimally invasive spine surgery, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Thoracic Disc Herniation, Cervical Radiculopathy, Lumbar Stenosis, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Lumbar disc herniation, Thoracic stenosis, Thoracic Myelopathy

I am a Neurosurgeon who worked in private practice in Seattle Washington for 22 years at Swedish Medical Center. Prior to that I was on the faculty of Northwestern University Department of Neurological Surgery for two years. I completed my residency and cerebrovascular fellowship at the University of Washington and my internship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons as a member of AOA in 1990. I received my Board Certification in Neurosurgery in 2003, which was then renewed in 2013 and is current. I obtained my MBA (Honors) from University of Washington in 2016, while working as a full time neurosurgeon. I then took all three of the CFA exams and passed first attempt (Level 1 in 2021, Level 2 2022, and Level 3 in February 2024). I recently left Neurosurgery to pursue a career in consulting. I had a very busy neurosurgical practice, performing 400-600 surgeries per year. Although I performed about 20% cra...

Afton, Wyoming

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - 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.”