Mva Expert Witnesses
Mva 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 mva. The mva expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Audiology, Biomechanics, Brain Injury Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery, Education & Schools, Emergency Medicine, Life Care Planning, Medical Coding, Mental Health, Neuroradiology, Noise, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Management - Medicine, and Physical Medicine & Rehab.
Paul Saiz, MD, FAAOS, CIME
3 Crosses Orthopedic Spine
Arizona
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Medical Coding
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Spine fusion, Spine tumors, Spine trauma, Laminectomy, Discectomy, Total disk replacement, Decompression, Dural tear, Pedicle screws, Independent medical examinations, IME, Causation, Medical coding, Medical billing, Medical necessity, Spinal abscess, Disability evaluation, Workers Comp, MVA
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained in both spinal reconstructive surgery and musculoskeletal oncology and reconstruction. 20+ years clinical experience in spine surgery. Well-experienced public speaker. Special expertise in spinal care coding. New Mexico State Team Physician. Experienced expert witness, independent medical examiner, and medical necessity peer reviewer. Licensed in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona.
Dennis A Colucci, M.A., Au.D., ABAC, FAAA
Auditory Disorders and Balance Laboratory, Inc.
Dana Point, California
Audiology, Noise
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Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, Vertigo, Acoustic Trauma, 3M, Airbag, Head Injury, Whiplash, Malpractice, ADA, Fitness for Duty, OSHA, Noise Exposure, Hearing Aids, Product Liability, MVA, Airplane Crash, Central Auditory Processing
Fifty years of clinical practice in audiology, including 25 years in forensic audiology. Industrial consultant for Chevron (13 years), San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (15 years), British Petroleum, Tesoro Petroleum, Conoco, Valero Petroleum, Amway, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and the City of Santa Ana. Over 250 industrial audiology evaluations and worker's compensation determinations. More than 75 plaintiff or defendant forensic cases in federal and state courts, including US Department of Justice, United Airlines, 3M, Petco Park, Union Pacific Railroad, Southwest Airlines, Geico, JFK University, the City of Newport Beach, the La Puente School District, San Diego USD, and more. In 1997, he was an Expert Witness for the State of California Licensing Board, and from 2012 to the present, he authored 52 educational journal articles for The Hearing Journal in clinical and forensic audiology. Teaching experience includes the American Academy of Audiology, the Calif...
Brenda Eagan-Johnson, EdD, CBIST-AP
EXPERT NICHE: Child-Teen-Young Adult Brain Injury
Brain Injury Neurodevelopmental Consulting
California
Education & Schools, Brain Injury Medicine
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Pediatric brain injury, personal injury, acquired brain injury, TBI, concussion, traumatic brain injury, school concussions, MVA, carbon monoxide, lead poisoning, near drowning, neuro-development, brain, school, education, transition, child, special education, young adult, college
I am highly specialized in a niche area of education & transition to adulthood following child, teen, & young adult brain injury.
I received my Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Mind, Brain, & Teaching (educational neuroscience). I provide expert opinions regarding any pre- and post-brain injury changes, what to expect in the future, and recommendations for support and services into adulthood. I am the full-time director of a statewide program supporting all children who sustain a brain injury and return to school and have held this position since the program's inception in 2007. My background is in special education (all ages), neurodevelopment, brain injury in individuals ages birth to young adulthood, and post-high school transition support and services.
I investigate brain injury from a functional, clinical, and neurodevelopmental perspective. I identify strengths and weaknesses in a child's cognitive, behavioral, socio-emotional, and learning skills by...
Saman Hazany, MD
Brain Injury (TBI) Imaging Specialist
Santa Monica , California
Radiology, Neuroradiology
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DTI, Mild TBI, Accident, MVA, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Neuroradiology, Neuroradiologist, Neuroimaging, TBI, SCI, CVA, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Epilepsy, Seizure, Brain Tumor, Birth Trauma
Award-winning, Harvard trained neuroradiologist and concussion/traumatic brain injury (TBI) imaging expert in active clinical practice at major academic centers (Greater Los Angeles VA,UCLA, and USC). Focus on Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) in concussion/mild TBI. Board and Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in radiology and neuroradiology. Extensive experience in care of patients with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, epilepsy, and brain tumor. 14+ years experience. Extensive teaching and research leadership experience at USC (2012- present) and UCLA (2019- present). Former Radiology department Chair and Director of Neuroradiology at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (2012-2018). CEO and chief neuroradiology expert witness at Neuro Experts, LLC (2018-present), contributing to clinical care and medicolegal issues of numerous patients with neurological disorders. Frequent presenter and invited lecturer in neuroradiology and traumatic brain ...
Thomas Peatman, CIME, MD
San Ramon, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Causation, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedics Non Surgical, Independent Medical Examinations, IME, Life care planning, Disability evaluation, Impairment Evaluation, Medical Coding, Medical billing, Fraud, Workers’ Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident, Patents, MVA
Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon in active clinical practice. Additional sub-specialty Certification in Sports Medicine. IME certified.
Have performed over 8,000 joint replacements, hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopies and open surgeries. After developing a hand tremor, I now focus on the non-operative management of orthopedic disease and trauma.
Former Team Physician for the Oakland Athletics. United States Navy veteran.
I have been participating in expert witness work for 13+ years. I perform complex case reviews with or without an exam, as well as provide clarity to simpler incidents. I am timely and prioritize scheduling exams, depositions and court appearances.
Brenda Eagan-Johnson, EdD, CBIST-AP
EXPERT NICHE: Child-Teen-Young Adult Brain Injury
Brain Injury Neurodevelopmental Consulting
Florida
Education & Schools, Brain Injury Medicine
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Pediatric brain injury, personal injury, acquired brain injury, TBI, concussion, traumatic brain injury, school concussions, MVA, carbon monoxide, lead poisoning, near drowning, neuro-development, brain, school, education, transition, child, special education, young adult, college
I am highly specialized in a niche area of education & transition to adulthood following child, teen, & young adult brain injury.
I received my Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Mind, Brain, & Teaching (educational neuroscience). I provide expert opinions regarding any pre- and post-brain injury changes, what to expect in the future, and recommendations for support and services into adulthood. I am the full-time director of a statewide program supporting all children who sustain a brain injury and return to school and have held this position since the program's inception in 2007. My background is in special education (all ages), neurodevelopment, brain injury in individuals ages birth to young adulthood, and post-high school transition support and services.
I investigate brain injury from a functional, clinical, and neurodevelopmental perspective. I identify strengths and weaknesses in a child's cognitive, behavioral, socio-emotional, and learning skills by...
David Greene, MD, FACS, FARS
David Greene, MD, LLC
Naples, Florida
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Sinuses, hearing loss, airbag, car accident, MVA, gunshot, tinnitus, vertigo, dizziness, anosmia, medial rectus, CSF leak, mold, nasal fracture, ear plug, occupational hearing loss, noise induced hearing loss, toxic chemical, eardrum, smell loss
HARVARD & YALE educated; STANFORD & UCSF trained. CLEVELAND CLINIC Florida Chairman of Otolaryngology. DOUBLE - BOARD CERTIFIED.
Dr. Greene graduated from Harvard, phi beta kappa, & magna cum laude. He attended medical school at Yale & performed research at the NIH. Following Residency & Chief Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Greene completed a Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford. He then joined the Cleveland Clinic in Florida, where he attained the rank of Chairman of Otolaryngology. Dr. Greene later founded the Florida Sinus Institute, where he is currently providing comprehensive nasal, sinus & ENT surgery & medical care. Dr. Greene is a contributing author to multiple textbooks, has authored over 40 scholarly publications, and given over 180 lectures. Dr. Greene founded & directed the Cleveland Clinic Otolaryngology Symposium for 8 years, and has taught at numerous ENT courses nationally & internationally. He ...
Fiaz A Jaleel, MD
Personalized Medicine Consultants
Jacksonville, Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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IME, Spine, Injury, MVA, Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Joint, Personal Injury, Slip & Fall, Maritime Injury, Medical Chart Review, Muscle, No Fault, DUI, Pain Management, Peer Review, Brain, PIP, Domestic Violence, Chronic Pain
37 years of medical experience. Graduate of The University of the West Indies, School of Medicine 1987.
Internship at Port of Spain General Hospital, Trinidad & Tobago 1987-1989.
House Officer, Radiology 1989-1991. District Medical Officer 1991-1996.
Internship, Internal Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL 1996-1997.
Residency, PMR, Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University St. Louis, MO 1997-2000.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Medical Director, Rehab Unit 2002-2004.
Orthopedics private practice group, Joliet, IL 2005-2006.
Private practice, personal injury, chronic pain management in FL 2006-present.
Independent Medical Exams 2018-present.
Interested in expert witness work, maritime injuries, DUI defense, domestic violence.
Willing to travel.
Willing to testify.
Willing to participate in depositions.
Jorge A. Perez, M.D.
Perez Plastic Surgery
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Burn, Scar, MVA, Soft Tissue, Adult, Child, Injury, Skin, Breast, Tummy, Abdomen, Face, Eyes, Neck, Liposuction, Implants, Hand, Ears, Body Contour, Lips
Dr. Perez is a board certified plastic surgeon, practicing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for over 30
years. A graduate and former faculty member of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New
York City, he is selected regularly among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s listing
of America’s Top Doctors.
Dr. Perez is fluent in Spanish and has been retained as a consultant and medical expert for over 25 years. He has provided records review, examination and testimony in matters of adult and child plastic surgery, burns, scars, hand, skin and soft tissue injuries, for both plaintiff and defense. He assists attorneys in preparation for sentinel depositions and vigorous cross examination of opposing experts.
Dr. Perez is an author and has been featured as an expert in plastic surgery on worldwide media, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Univision, Telemundo and elsewhere.
He has lectured and trained thousands of surgeons, in dozens of countries, in multiple languages, in the areas of f...
Michael Tang, PT, DPT, CMPT, CLCP, CMPS
Certified Life Care Planner and Physical Therapist
Pembroke Pines , Florida
Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy
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Life Care Planner, Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy Expert Witness, Functional Capacity Evaluation, FCE, Personal Injury, Amputation, Pain Management, Spinal Cord Injury, Work Place Injury, Slip and Fall, Auto Accident, Traumatic brain Injuries, TBI, MVA, Multiple Trauma, Medical Cost Projection
Licensed physical therapist 7+ years of clinical experience including: geriatrics, adults, home health, and outpatient orthopedics, intervention including therapeutic exercise, manual/thrust-manipulative therapy, electrical stimulation and ultrasound modalities. Supervisory experience of physical therapy assistants and aides.
Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes:
- Rotator Cuff Repairs
- Shoulder Replacements
- Total/Partial Knee Replacements, Arthroscopic Meniscus
- Total/Partial Hip Replacements, Arthroscopic Hip
- Pre-operative and post-operative cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, hip, knee, ankle, foot surgeries
- Cervical/Lumbar disc pathology, arthritic pain, facet syndrome, degenerative disc disease
- Neurological Diseases such as: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Spasticity,
- Balance and Falls, Fall Risk Assessment
- Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)
- Slip and Falls
- Gait and Balance
- Home Health
- Outpatient Orthopedics
Life Care Planning (CLCP) and Me...
Ajay Wadgaonkar, MD
Lake Mary, Florida
Neuroradiology, Radiology
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Diagnostic radiology, Missed diagnosis, Brain imaging, Spine imaging, Stroke, Traumatic brain injury TBI, DTI, Hemorrhage, Slip and fall, MVA, Fractures, Cancer, Aneurym, Dissection, Disc herniation, Spinal cord injury, MRI, CT, CTA, Medical malpractice
I am a board-certified diagnostic radiologist that completed both residency and neuroradiology fellowship training at Johns Hopkins (one of the most renowned medical institutions in the world). I currently serve as Associate Director of Neuroradiology for one of the largest multi-state radiology practices in the country. In that role, I head the peer review and QA activities 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 the entirety of my clinical practice is devoted to neuroradiology. My world class, modern, and 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 assistance with challenging cases. ...
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.
Dr. Jessica Chiovaro, PT, DPT
Missoula, Montana
Physical Therapy
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Outpatient orthopedics, workman's compensation, MVA, falls, balance, personal injury, chronic pain, dry needling, spine injury, spinal rehab, joint replacements, CRPS
Jessica Chiovaro, PT, DPT is a practicing physical therapist and expert in the field of physical therapy as a practitioner and clinic manager. Jessica has 14 years of clinical experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting. She has extensive experience working with post-operative rehabilitation, geriatrics, spine injuries, chronic pain and acute injuries that are treated on a daily basis.
Jessica also has participated in several depositions starting in 2009 and served as an expert witness in trial. Her experience for over 14 years gives her an advantage of explaining medical diagnosis and anatomy to the common person. With meticulous documentation standards in her own practice, these skills will also be delivered to her report writing and research that becomes an asset for both plaintiffs and defense.
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...
Paul Saiz, MD, FAAOS, CIME
3 Crosses Orthopedic Spine
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Medical Coding
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Spine fusion, Spine tumors, Spine trauma, Laminectomy, Discectomy, Total disk replacement, Decompression, Dural tear, Pedicle screws, Independent medical examinations, IME, Causation, Medical coding, Medical billing, Medical necessity, Spinal abscess, Disability evaluation, Workers Comp, MVA
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained in both spinal reconstructive surgery and musculoskeletal oncology and reconstruction. 20+ years clinical experience in spine surgery. Well-experienced public speaker. Special expertise in spinal care coding. New Mexico State Team Physician. Experienced expert witness, independent medical examiner, and medical necessity peer reviewer. Licensed in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona.
Bonnie Miller Ladds, LCSW
Certified Divorce Coach
Focus Forward Divorce Coaching & Therapy,LLC
New York, New York
Social Work, Mental Health
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Personal injury, MVA, Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Substance Use Disorder, Phobia, Sleep Disorders, Mood Disorders, ADHD, Emotional Distress, Sex Addiction, Grief, Employment, Isolation, Custody, Memory Loss, Avoidance
Certified Divorce Coach
Certified Trauma Therapist
With over 30 years of extensive experience in the field of mental health, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to conducting comprehensive mental health evaluations following accidents. Throughout my career, I have specialized in working with individuals grappling with a myriad of mental health challenges, including PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma Divorce, and Substance Use Disorders. My in-depth understanding of the nuanced intricacies of these conditions positions me as a seasoned professional capable of providing thorough assessments that significantly enhance the value of legal cases.
Attorneys can rely on my profound insights and well-honed assessment skills to elucidate the impact of accidents on an individual's mental well-being, taking into account the complex interplay of mental health and trauma. This holistic approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation, providing attorneys with valuable information to strengt...
George J. Shaw, MD, PhD
Shaw Biomedical Consulting, LLC
Cincinnati, Ohio
Biomechanics, Emergency Medicine
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Biomedical Engineering, Mechanism of Injury, Injury Causation, Brain Injury, TBI, Concussion, Slip Trip & Fall, MVA, Motor Vehicle Accident, patents, intellectual property, battery, assault, physics, low speed impact, helmet, seatbelt, airbag, diving, ATV
Biomechanics expert.
Active emergency medicine clinical practice.
Holder of a PhD in physics.
University of Cincinnati medical school and biomedical engineering faculty.
Patented inventor of a device to detect and monitor intracranial injuries.
Well published.
Significant teaching experience.
Certified Independent Medical Examiner.
Highly experienced expert witness.
Thomas Peatman, CIME, MD
Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Causation, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedics Non Surgical, Independent Medical Examinations, IME, Life care planning, Disability evaluation, Impairment Evaluation, Medical Coding, Medical billing, Fraud, Workers’ Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident, Patents, MVA
Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon in active clinical practice. Additional sub-specialty Certification in Sports Medicine. IME certified.
Have performed over 8,000 joint replacements, hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopies and open surgeries. After developing a hand tremor, I now focus on the non-operative management of orthopedic disease and trauma.
Former Team Physician for the Oakland Athletics. United States Navy veteran.
I have been participating in expert witness work for 13+ years. I perform complex case reviews with or without an exam, as well as provide clarity to simpler incidents. I am timely and prioritize scheduling exams, depositions and court appearances.
Brenda Eagan-Johnson, EdD, CBIST-AP
EXPERT NICHE: Child-Teen-Young Adult Brain Injury
Brain Injury Neurodevelopmental Consulting
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Education & Schools, Brain Injury Medicine
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Pediatric brain injury, personal injury, acquired brain injury, TBI, concussion, traumatic brain injury, school concussions, MVA, carbon monoxide, lead poisoning, near drowning, neuro-development, brain, school, education, transition, child, special education, young adult, college
I am highly specialized in a niche area of education & transition to adulthood following child, teen, & young adult brain injury.
I received my Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Mind, Brain, & Teaching (educational neuroscience). I provide expert opinions regarding any pre- and post-brain injury changes, what to expect in the future, and recommendations for support and services into adulthood. I am the full-time director of a statewide program supporting all children who sustain a brain injury and return to school and have held this position since the program's inception in 2007. My background is in special education (all ages), neurodevelopment, brain injury in individuals ages birth to young adulthood, and post-high school transition support and services.
I investigate brain injury from a functional, clinical, and neurodevelopmental perspective. I identify strengths and weaknesses in a child's cognitive, behavioral, socio-emotional, and learning skills by...
Anthony Muffoletto, MD
Houston, Texas
Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Back and Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sciatica, Worker's Comp injury, MVA, Herniated Disc, Post-laminectomy Syndrome, Failed Back Syndrome, Post-Surgical Complications, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injury, Fracture, Dislocation, Radiculopathy, Discitis, Spondylitis, Epidural Abscess
Active Consultant to Texas Board of Medical Examiners.
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon.
Former Tenure-Track Faculty Physician at Univ. of Texas Medical Branch
Paul Saiz, MD, FAAOS, CIME
3 Crosses Orthopedic Spine
Texas
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Medical Coding
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Spine fusion, Spine tumors, Spine trauma, Laminectomy, Discectomy, Total disk replacement, Decompression, Dural tear, Pedicle screws, Independent medical examinations, IME, Causation, Medical coding, Medical billing, Medical necessity, Spinal abscess, Disability evaluation, Workers Comp, MVA
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained in both spinal reconstructive surgery and musculoskeletal oncology and reconstruction. 20+ years clinical experience in spine surgery. Well-experienced public speaker. Special expertise in spinal care coding. New Mexico State Team Physician. Experienced expert witness, independent medical examiner, and medical necessity peer reviewer. Licensed in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona.
