Neck Pain Expert Witnesses
Neck 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 neck pain. The neck pain expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Acupuncturist, Anesthesiology, Audiology, Aviation & Aerospace, Hospital Administration, Independent Medical Examinations, Internal Medicine, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Otolaryngology, and Pain Management - Medicine.
Paul Lynch, MD
Wrongful Death Expert Witness
Glendale, Arizona
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Wrongful Death, Pain Management/Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Nerve Blocks, Intrathecal Pumps, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural, Cervical Injections, Radiofrequency, Anesthesia, Opioid Prescribing, Opioid Overdose
Dr. Lynch is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained pain management physician and anesthesiologist, with 17 years’ experience treating all types of chronic pain conditions. Throughout his career, Dr. Lynch has been focused on providing comprehensive and evidenced-based treatment, with vigilant attention to the standard of care and best practices. He has managed pain practices in 15 different states and is currently licensed to practice in 7 states. Dr. Lynch continues to actively see patients in a clinical setting and perform interventional pain management procedures, including performing independent medical examinations.
Dr. Lynch is also focused on research and the advancement of chronic pain treatment, publishing over 30 journal articles relevant to pain management, specifically regarding the use of interventional procedures and practice of comprehensive pain management with responsible opioid prescribing. He has taught extensively across the country to other physician...
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
Arizona
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management, medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense, over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
Dr. Odell is a Stanford and UCLA trained practicing anesthesiologist and pain management physician. A fellow of the Medical Scientist Training Program at Stanford, he received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (1974) and his MD (1976). He completed an anesthesia residency at UCLA in 1982. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine and a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP).
Dr. Odell is the Founder of the Neuropathy & Pain Centers of Las Vegas and Owner of Associated Pain Specialists, located in east TN. A well-established pain management expert, he uses a wide variety of pain management techniques to treat patients in his private practices. Patients from around the country seek out the acclaimed Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas. Dr. Odell uses Sanexas, an advanced electromedical device that can produce favorable outcomes for treating neuropathic pain by healing the nerves. A broad spectrum of debilitating co...
Brian D. Rudin, M.D.
Brian D. Rudin, M.D., Inc.
Arizona
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Aviation & Aerospace
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Specialist in Neck pain, Back pain, disorders of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar spine, disc problems, spinal cord, dural tear, fusion, disc replacement, pedicle screws, auto accidents, aviation accidents and personal injury cases
Dr. Rudin is an actively practicing and Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, with a fellowship in Spinal Surgery. He completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California at Los Angeles. Fellowship in complex spinal disorders was completed in 2005 under the direction of Dr. Rick Delamarter. He has been in private practice for 20 years. Formerly the Chief and Vice Chief of Orthopedics at a level 2 trauma center. His practice is 100% dedicated to spine care. Online reviews by patients are 5 stars. He is willing to travel both within California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and other states. (Licensed in CA, AZ, FL, NV, Hawaii, North Carolina).
Mikiko Murakami, DO
Campbell, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Spinal cord injury, Low back pain, Neck pain, Shoulder rotator cuff, Knee, Hip, Fracture, Amputation, Arthritis, Laceration, Headache, Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), Motor Vehicle Accident, Construction Accident, Crush Injury, Medical Malpractice, Forklift, Cumulative trauma
Dr. Mikiko Murakami is double-board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. Her current practice:
* Private practice
* Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
* Qualified Medical Examinations (QMEs) for the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC)
* Expert Witness
Her publications and lecture topics include neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulator), acupuncture, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), musculoskeletal pain, acupuncture, regenerative medicine and integrative medicine.
Dr. Murakami has served many attorneys and claimants in cases involving:
* Falls
* Motor vehicle accidents
* Construction accidents
* Premises liability
* Ladder accidents
* Forklift accidents
* Cumulative trauma
* Product liability
* Abuse
* Crush Injuries
Dr. Murakami has also served claimants who have suffered conditions such as:
* Spinal cord injuries
* Spinal cord stimulator failures
* Low back injuries
* Neck injuries
* Shoulder injuries
* Ro...
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management, medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense, over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
Dr. Odell is a Stanford and UCLA trained practicing anesthesiologist and pain management physician. A fellow of the Medical Scientist Training Program at Stanford, he received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (1974) and his MD (1976). He completed an anesthesia residency at UCLA in 1982. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine and a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP).
Dr. Odell is the Founder of the Neuropathy & Pain Centers of Las Vegas and Owner of Associated Pain Specialists, located in east TN. A well-established pain management expert, he uses a wide variety of pain management techniques to treat patients in his private practices. Patients from around the country seek out the acclaimed Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas. Dr. Odell uses Sanexas, an advanced electromedical device that can produce favorable outcomes for treating neuropathic pain by healing the nerves. A broad spectrum of debilitating co...
Lisa Ravalli, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
San Diego, California
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Total joint replacement, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, low back pain, neck pain, whiplash, ankle surgery, knee surgery, ankle, knee, hip, spine, elbow, shoulder, rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, fusion, reconstruction, sciatica, traumatic brain injury
Education
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Montana, August 2021: specialized education in Physical Therapy law and ethics (depositions, standards of proof,
expert witness preparation, APTA clinical practice guidelines)
Experience
Physical Therapist, Inpatient/Outpatient (GS-0633-13)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (La Jolla, CA), 5/2009-Present (40 hours/week)
• Advanced knowledge and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in a specialized treatment area of physical therapy to serve as a consultant and subject matter expert for health care providers regarding the delivery of care within Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
• Exceptional customer service as Lead Physical Therapist for Inpatient and Outpatient post-operative population including evaluation, treatment, and direct orthopedic team communication. Inpatient, Subacute, and Outpatient experience including patients with Polytrauma, Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA),...
Brian D. Rudin, M.D.
Brian D. Rudin, M.D., Inc.
Westlake Village, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Aviation & Aerospace
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Specialist in Neck pain, Back pain, disorders of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar spine, disc problems, spinal cord, dural tear, fusion, disc replacement, pedicle screws, auto accidents, aviation accidents and personal injury cases
Dr. Rudin is an actively practicing and Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, with a fellowship in Spinal Surgery. He completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California at Los Angeles. Fellowship in complex spinal disorders was completed in 2005 under the direction of Dr. Rick Delamarter. He has been in private practice for 20 years. Formerly the Chief and Vice Chief of Orthopedics at a level 2 trauma center. His practice is 100% dedicated to spine care. Online reviews by patients are 5 stars. He is willing to travel both within California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and other states. (Licensed in CA, AZ, FL, NV, Hawaii, North Carolina).
Jeff Sarkozi, MD, FRCPC, FACR
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Arthritis, CRPS
Fibromyalgia Polypain Arthritis Center
Santa Ana, California
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine
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Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Widespread Pain, Pain, Occupational Industrial Environmental Rheumatology, Chronic Pain, Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Regional Pain, Injury, Trauma, CRPS, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Scleroderma, Gout
Extensive consultation, case review, analysis, ME/IME/AME, deposition, trial experience. On behalf of: industry/insurers/defendant/defendant public local, state, and federal agencies/plaintiff for industrial/occupational/environmental/post-traumatic/disability claims of fibromyalgia, reflex dystrophy / complex regional pain syndrome(CRPS) and syndromes of chronic fatigue and pain, arthritis, connective tissue and other rheumatology diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, neck pain, back pain, lupus (SLE), scleroderma, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Raynaud's Syndrome, spondylitis, myositis, vasculitis, gout; manufacturers and physicians involved in silicone implant litigation; manufacturers involved in diet drug litigation; plaintiff for l-tryptophan EMS; physician / plaintiff in rheumatology medical malpractice issues.
Degrees/Lic./Certification:. M.D., F.R.C.P.C (Board Certified Rheumatology & Internal Medicine)., F.A.C.R., ( Lic....
Andrew Shubov, MD
Pain MD - Acupuncture / Internal Medicine at UCLA
UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Internal Medicine, Acupuncturist
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Integrative, Alternative, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Hospital, Inpatient, TENS, TEAS, neck pain, Supplements, Complementary Medicine, Trigger Point, Sports Medicine, Chronic Pain, Myofascial, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID, low back pain, Chronic Lyme
Dr. Andrew Shubov is the director of the inpatient East-West medicine consult service at UCLA. As part of the service, he and other East-West medicine physicians provide acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic and treatment strategies to critically ill hospitalized patients. He also works in the outpatient setting to bring integrative East-West medicine to complex patients with multiple medical conditions. He is board certified both in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Shubov believes that the integrative East-West approach is an excellent companion to traditional Western medicine, as it incorporates the treatment of the whole patient and minimizes side effects of common modern therapies. He frequently works with patients who have chronic conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune disorders and chronic pain.
Dr. Shubov obtained his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, and completed his in...
Glenna Tolbert, MD
Tolbert Rehabilitation
Beverly Hills, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Spinal Cord Medicine, Independent Medical Exam, Life Care Planning, Orthopedics - Nonsurgical, Carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, back pain, sports injuries, industrial/work injuries, herniated disc, pinched nerve, arthritis, stroke, brain injury, concussions
Dr. Glenna Tolbert, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Dr. Tolbert is a double board-certified physician who has specialized in physical medicine, rehabilitation and spinal cord injury medicine for 25+ years
• She teaches and publishes her approaches to regenerative medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School Of Medicine
• Graduate of UCLA
• Completed medical school at Howard University’s Medical School
• Interests: Carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, back pain, sports injuries, industrial/work injuries, herniated disc, pinched nerve, arthritis, stroke, brain injury, concussion
• Received the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Outstanding Tutor Award in recognition of the exceptional quality of her teaching in the problem-based learning component of the human biology and disease medical education curriculum
• She is certified by the State of California as a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for workers injured on the job
• Dr. Tol...
Allen C Bowling, MD, PhD
NeuroHealth Institute
Englewood, Colorado
Neurology, Pharmacology
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general neurology, back pain, neck pain, neuropathic pain, headache, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spasticity, alternative medicine, chiropractic, complementary medicine, diet, dietary supplements, herbs, integrative medicine, marijuana, multiple sclerosis, nutrition, pharmacology, vitamins
Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD, is Director of the NeuroHealth Institute and is Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Colorado. Dr. Bowling’s areas of expertise include general neurology, back pain, neck pain, neuropathic pain, headache, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spasticity, multiple sclerosis (MS), and pharmacology. He also has expertise in cannabis (marijuana), dietary supplements, herbal medicine, chiropractic, and alternative medicine. He has more than 100 lay and professional publications, including five books, and has been a principal investigator in more than 20 clinical trials.
Dr. Bowling is a Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Yale, where he also obtained his MD and a PhD in pharmacology. He completed his neurology residency training at the University of California-San Francisco and his fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School. In 2016, he received the Neuroscientist of the Year Award from the Colorado Neurolo...
Hugh D McPherson, MD FRCSC
Spinal Injury Experts
Englewood, Colorado
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Spine injuries, Spine Surgery, Motor Vehicle accidents, Slip, Fall, Narrative reports, Fusion surgery, Disc replacement, semi, truck accidents, IME, Causation, back pain, sciatica, neck pain, fracture, surgeon
Dr. McPherson has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of spinal injuries and disorders. He has opined on numerous IMEs, narrative reports and in deposition and testimony. He believes in providing reports with meticulous detail and a thorough summary of the records to set the stage for successful testimony in depositions and at trial. Dr. McPherson provides extensive research and cites literature to support his opinions beyond his training and experience alone.
Dr. McPherson is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. He is board certified as both a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is originally from Canada and completed his orthopedic surgery residency and medical school at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery in 2000 at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. He completed a second spine fellowship in Nottingham England and a ...
Roshni N. Patel, MD
Quadruple Board-Certified Pain & Neurology Expert
Ctr of Excellence in Pain & Regenerative Medicine
Farmington, Connecticut
Pain Management - Medicine, Neurology
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Headaches, Migraines, Medication Management, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Disability review, Concussion, Chronic Pain, Back Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Nerve Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neck Pain, IME, Independent medical examiner, medical review, Seizures, Spinal Injury, Stroke
Dr. Roshni N. Patel, MD: Elite Pain Management and Neurology Expert- Quadruple board-certified in Pain Medicine, Headache Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, and Neurology - one of only two physicians in the United States with this unique combination of qualifications.
Education and Appointments:
Assistant Clinical Professor, Frank H. Netter School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University
Pain Medicine Fellowship, New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesia
Neurology Residency, University of Connecticut School of Medicine
MD, Ross University School of Medicine
Expertise:
15+ years of specialized practice in Pain Management and Neurology
Comprehensive experience in medicolegal consultations, including:
Workers' Compensation Cases
Disability Impairment Ratings
Medical Records Review
Personal Injury Cases
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Claim Reviews
Medical Necessity Determinations
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
Board Certified by the American Boar...
Jonathan M. Clark, MD
Med Legal Pro, LLC
Sarasota, Florida
Otolaryngology, Audiology
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ENT, Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vertigo, Neck pain, Ear Nose Throat, Loss of smell, Facial injury, Facial pain, facial trauma, Tubes, Facial numbness, Throat pain, chronic ear disease, endoscopic ear surgery, chronic sinus disease, chronic rhinitis, otology, vestibular testing
Board-certified ENT physician. Active clinical practice. M.D., magna cum laude, University of Louisville. Published author. Invited Speaker. Former Clinical Assistant Professor, Allergy, Sinus, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, ontology, cochlear implants.
Vania E Fernandez, MD
Expert M.D. Anesthesiologist and Pain Specialist
VANIA E FERNANDEZ, MD LLC
Miami, Florida
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine
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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
Broward County Medical Association Representative Inaugural Class
Current Chair and Executive Board Member
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 ...
Roland Hamilton, MD
Brain and Spine Expert Witness
Florida
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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Neurology, Independent Medical Examination, Stroke, Brain Death, Seizure, Spine Injury, Herniated disc, Motor Vehicle accident, nerve injury, Dementia, Back Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Encephalitis, Headaches, Head Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Pain
I am a board-certified Neurologist with neurophysiology training. I have extensive experience evaluating and treating traumatic brain injury patients and working in personal injury clinics. My practice also consists of managing neurologic emergencies such as strokes, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, neurologic infections, migraines, head/brain injuries, and neurodegenerative disorders. I review legal cases, perform independent medical examinations, and participate in depositions and trials.
Jesse Hatgis, D.O.
Pain/PM&R Physician- Double Board Certified
Interventional Spine Specialists of Florida
Parkland, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Expert witness, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Medical malpractice, Spinal injury, Spinal fractures, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Back pain, Neck pain, Spinal cord stimulation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Kyphoplasty, Discectomy, Epidurals, Headaches, Opioids, Impairment
Scope of Practice:
Dr. Jesse Hatgis, D.O. is a double board certified osteopathic pain management/ physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. As an interventional pain physician, Dr. Hatgis utilizes a variety of advanced therapies including, but not limited to, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, kyphoplasty, endoscopic rhizotomy, endoscopic/microdiscectomy, tumor ablation, radiofrequency ablation, interspinous process device placement, facet joint stabilization, sacroiliac joint fusion, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD procedure), stellate ganglion blocks, nerve blocks, joint injections, and regenerative medicine.
Publications, Research, & Professional Organizations:
Dr. Hatgis has authored and peer-reviewed numerous publications in various medical literature resources, specifically on sacral insufficiency and vertebral compression fractures, vertebral augmentation, original uses of Cortoss cement, Baastrup’s disease, percutaneous cervical disc...
Hugh D McPherson, MD FRCSC
Spinal Injury Experts
Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Spine injuries, Spine Surgery, Motor Vehicle accidents, Slip, Fall, Narrative reports, Fusion surgery, Disc replacement, semi, truck accidents, IME, Causation, back pain, sciatica, neck pain, fracture, surgeon
Dr. McPherson has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of spinal injuries and disorders. He has opined on numerous IMEs, narrative reports and in deposition and testimony. He believes in providing reports with meticulous detail and a thorough summary of the records to set the stage for successful testimony in depositions and at trial. Dr. McPherson provides extensive research and cites literature to support his opinions beyond his training and experience alone.
Dr. McPherson is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. He is board certified as both a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is originally from Canada and completed his orthopedic surgery residency and medical school at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery in 2000 at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. He completed a second spine fellowship in Nottingham England and a ...
Anand Thakur, MD
Florida Joint Spine Istitute
Sebring , Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Independent Medical Examinations
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pain mangement, epiduals C/T/L, facet injections C/T/ L, radiofrequency ablation, si injections, spinal cord stimulation, intra thecal pumps, vertiflex procedure, mild procedure, medication management, opioids, safe prescribing, back pain, neck pain, standard of care, evidence based
I am a dual board certified anesthesiologist/interventional pain management doctor. I have a clinical appointment at Wayne State University school of Medicine in Anesthesiology. I have been the past president of Michigan society of Interventional Pain Physicians. I have dome numerous depositions and IME's and comfortable in both areas.
Arnold J. Weil, MD
Non-Surgical Orthopaedics
Coral Gables, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Non-Surgical oOrthopedics, Pain Management, Back Pain, Spinal Injections, Musculoskeletal, Disability, Peer Review, PM&R, Spine Care, Neck Pain, Case Reviews, Depositions, Trial Testimony, Impairment, Plaintiff & Defense, Research
Arnold J. Weil, M.D. founded the medical practice of Non-Surgical Orthopaedics P.C. in 1993, and has served as CEO for 30 years , including healthcare consulting and as a medical expert witness. A diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Non-Surgical Orthopaedics is one of the premier orthopaedic practices in the metro Atlanta area. An active lecturer, Dr. Weil speaks nationally and internationally on the nonsurgical management of back and neck pain as well as new advances in pain management.
As an clinical practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, , Dr. Weil developed an extensive medical center complete with patient care, a clinical research facility, diagnostic imaging and MRI, and an outpatient surgical center for interventional spine injections. The practice has grown to include multiple physicians and healthcare providers, additional satellite offices surrounding Atlanta, and a variety of ancillary services including an in-house pharmacy, regenerat...
Roland Hamilton, MD
Brain and Spine Expert Witness
Decatur, Georgia
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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Neurology, Independent Medical Examination, Stroke, Brain Death, Seizure, Spine Injury, Herniated disc, Motor Vehicle accident, nerve injury, Dementia, Back Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Encephalitis, Headaches, Head Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Pain
I am a board-certified Neurologist with neurophysiology training. I have extensive experience evaluating and treating traumatic brain injury patients and working in personal injury clinics. My practice also consists of managing neurologic emergencies such as strokes, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, neurologic infections, migraines, head/brain injuries, and neurodegenerative disorders. I review legal cases, perform independent medical examinations, and participate in depositions and trials.
Sheetal DeCaria, MD
Glenview, Illinois
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Neck pain, Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Nerve Pain, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Joint Injections, Trigger Point Injections, Spine Injections, Facet Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, Epidural Steroid Injection, ESI, Sciatica, Radiculopathy, Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Hip Pain
Dr. Sheetal DeCaria is double board-certified in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. She completed her residency at the University of Chicago and fellowship training at Northwestern University School of Medicine. She has over 12 years of clinical experience treating patients with chronic pain. She has authored numerous publications and textbook chapters on chronic pain. Dr. DeCaria is a featured TED speaker, and her TED Talk is one of the most popular TED talks on chronic pain. She has also served as a medical expert on NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS news. She enjoys treating patients in pain through various interventional procedures in her clinical pain practice, Revitalize Medical Center, in Glenview, IL. Dr. DeCaria is seeking to serve as an expert witness for both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys. She has strong communication skills and is committed to providing unbiased and evidence-based record reviews and testimony.
Ahmad Elakil, MD, MBA
Neurosurgeon - Chief of Neurosurgery Department
chicago, Illinois
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Neurosurgeon, spine surgery, back, neck pain, spine fusion, traumatic brain injury, TBI, concussion, subdural hematoma, brain bleed, cervical fusion, lumbar fusion, spine surgeon, brain tumor, epidural hematoma, car accident, spinal injury, cervical surgery
Dr. Ahmad Elakil
Chief of Neurosurgery
Dr. Ahmad Elakil, is the chief of the division of neurosurgery in Chicago,IL. He is a board certified neurosurgeon.He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Calgary, followed by a postgraduate training at the University of Miami. During his residency, Dr. Elakil completed his Masters of Business Administration at Cornell University. He was awarded the Social Butterfly Award that year.
Expert in traumatic brain injury, TBI, spinal injury, spine surgery, cervical surgery, ACDF, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, lumbar fusion, TLIF, XLIF, craniotomy, spinal abscess, spinal trauma, back pain, neck pain, disc herniation, spinal cord injury
Dr. Elakil was cited in many prestigious national and international neurosurgical journals. He was awarded more than twenty awards in national and international neurosurgical meetings.
Morris A Fisher, MD
Evanston, Illinois
Neurology
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Nerve injury, neuropathies, myopathies, neuromuscular diseases, electrodiagnosis, electromyography, cerebrovascular disease, strokes, lumbosacral and cervical radiculopathies, back pain, neck pain, traumatic brain injury
National and international reputation in neuromuscular disease and electrodiagnosis. Has had excellent training and extensive experience in cerebrovascular disease. Has frequently dealt with all aspects of nerve and root dysfunction including focal nerve injury as well as lumbosacral and cervical radiculopathies. Has knowledge and expertise in head trauma and neurological injury in general. Has published over 100 scholarly articles and has been President of an international organization. Has been a Professor of Neurology for 30 years and has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and younger faculty. He has examined at national certification examinations. Has provided expert legal testimony for over 30 years. Has been cited in listings of prominent physicians including US News and World Report of Top Doctors.
Derron K Wilson, MD, FIPP
Interventional Pain Management Expert Witness
Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine
Carmel, Indiana
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Chronic Pain Management, Spinal Cord Stimulation, DRG Stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural Steroid Injections, Spinal Injuries, Interventional Pain Management, Rhizotomies, Facet Joint Injections, Sacroiliac Joint Injections, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Opioid Management, Nerve Blocks
Dr. Derron K. Wilson received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, and went on to earn his doctorate from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed an anesthesiology residency and a fellowship in pain management at Indiana University. Currently, Dr. Wilson serves as the director of interventional pain management at Goodman Campbell.
Dr. Wilson’s specialty in interventional pain management makes it a topic he frequently speaks on at conferences both nationally and internationally, and his ongoing research centers on advancing neuromodulation as an alternative pain management option for refractory pain conditions. He also serves as a faculty member for national courses where neuromodulation and other advanced techniques are taught to other pain management physicians.
Dr. Wilson has been an author and contributor to recent peer-reviewed publications focusing on neuromodulation. He is an active leader in his field through his International N...
Constantine L Fotopoulos, MD
Overland Park, Kansas
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Sacroiliac Joint, SIJ, Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA, Genicular, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, SpineJack, Vertiflex, PainTEQ, Spinal Cord Stimulation, SCS, Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation, Epidural Steroid Injections. ESI, Medial Branch Blocks, Compression Fracture
Dr Fotopoulos is a board certified Physiatrist and fellow of the AAPMR. He also holds additional board certifications in Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. He is an accepted industry instructor and educator in numerous minimally invasive interventional procedures. He regularly preforms Epidural Injections, Medial Branch Blocks and Sacroiliac Joint Injections. He in an industry instructor in Radiofrequency Ablation for Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacroiliac and the Knee joints. Additionally he preforms and educates in Spinal Cord Stimulation. He was one of the earliest adaptors of the MILD procedure, Vertiflex, PainTEQ percutaneous SIJ fusion, and the Intracept procedure. He also regularly preforms and teaches in Vertebroplasty, Balloon Assisted Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty), Sacropasty and SpineJack.
Dr Fotopoulos is a proud veteran of the United States Navy Diving community and an active Police Captain and additionally a SWAT Medical Direct...
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...
Ron Avraham, MD
Physiatry and Pain Medicine, Life Care Planning
Polaris Rehabilitation
PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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PM&R, Life Care Planning, LCP, Musculoskeletal medicine, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Sciatica, Radiculopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated disc, Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Spine injections, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, SCI, Complex regional pain syndrome, Amputation, Stroke
Double Board-Certified PM&R (physiatry) physician, specializing in interventional pain management, non-surgical orthopedic care and musculoskeletal medicine, pain medicine and medical rehabilitation. Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR) and Pain Medicine (ABPM) and is a Certified Life Care Planner with the ICHCC. Dr. Avraham is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine and is fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR), American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners (AAPLCP) and the Massachusetts Medical Society. He holds active licenses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nearly a decade of combined practice experience in multiple settings: outpatient private practice, acute and subacute rehabilitation care, nursing home care and life care planning.
Gary L. Stanton, MD
Gary Stanton, MD, PC
Concord, Massachusetts
Neurology, Sleep Medicine
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Pain Medicine/Management, Clinical Neurophysiology, Acupuncturist, radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, low back pain, headache, migraine, vertigo, multiple sclerosis, stroke, epilepsy, seizures, obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, EEG, EMG
Gary Stanton, M.D. graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1977. He has been in continuous practice as a neurologist since completing a neurology residency and EMG fellowship at Boston University in 1983. He is board certified in neurology, pain medicine, sleep medicine, clinical neurophysiology (EMG, EEG), and medical acupuncture. His expert witness practice includes independent medical examinations, review of medical records, and testimony by deposition and at trial. His neurology, pain medicine, and sleep medicine practice includes the possibility of treatment with medical and auricular acupuncture. He has trained in acupuncture at Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and at the University of Paris XIII Faculty of Medicine. He has lectured on acupuncture extensively in the United States and internationally. He has published articles on acupuncture in medical journals.
Rohaan F. Mehta, MD
Pain Management and PM&R Physician: 17+ years
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Neck pain, back pain, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, RSD, nerve stimulator, injury, nerve pain, IME, neuropathy, chronic pain, radiculopathy, joint pain, radiofrequency ablation, RFA, rhizotomy, neurotomy, Life care Plan support, spinal cord stimulator, interventional injections
Dr. Mehta is a highly experienced physician, clinician educator, and healthcare leader with over 17 years of expertise. He is dual board-certified and fellowship-trained in Pain Management, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). He has served as a medical expert and independent medical evaluator in over 50 cases.
He has extensive experience with pain conditions, musculoskeletal medicine, spine (neck and back), injuries, and expertise in a wide range of interventional pain management techniques including radiofrequency ablation (RF denervation or neurotomy), spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, sympathetic nerve, plexus and ganglion blocks, spinal injections (epidural, facet joint, medial branch blocks), joint and soft tissue injections.
Professional Experience:
• Mankato Clinic, MN (05/2023 - Present)
o Physician, Pain Management
• North Memorial Health, MN
o Medical Director of Specialty Care (08/2021 - Present)
o Phy...
Maricela Schnur, MD, MBA
Duluth, Minnesota
Pain Management - Medicine, Hospital Administration
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Hospital Administration, Opioid Safety, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Neck Pain, Spinal Cord Simulation, Intrathecal Pumps, Low back Pain, Epidural safety, Cervical, thoracic, lumbar injections, Peripheral nerve blocks, CRPS, Radiofrequency Ablations, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Dr. Maricela Schnur is a Harvard and Mayo trained interventional Pain Physician with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating patients with chronic pain conditions. She is skilled in performing a variety of interventional procedures to alleviate pain and improve quality of life for patients including epidurals, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks (cervical/thoracic/lumbar), radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulators and intrathecal pump placements. She is active in a number of professional societies and was a founding member of the Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management. She consults for device companies several times a year and teaches at cadaver courses around the country. She currently works full time at a hospital in Northern Minnesota as as interventional pain physician where she also has an administrative position as the Neuromusculoskeletal Dyad Leader at her hospital.
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management, medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense, over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
Dr. Odell is a Stanford and UCLA trained practicing anesthesiologist and pain management physician. A fellow of the Medical Scientist Training Program at Stanford, he received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (1974) and his MD (1976). He completed an anesthesia residency at UCLA in 1982. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine and a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP).
Dr. Odell is the Founder of the Neuropathy & Pain Centers of Las Vegas and Owner of Associated Pain Specialists, located in east TN. A well-established pain management expert, he uses a wide variety of pain management techniques to treat patients in his private practices. Patients from around the country seek out the acclaimed Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas. Dr. Odell uses Sanexas, an advanced electromedical device that can produce favorable outcomes for treating neuropathic pain by healing the nerves. A broad spectrum of debilitating co...
Brian D. Rudin, M.D.
Brian D. Rudin, M.D., Inc.
Nevada
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Aviation & Aerospace
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Specialist in Neck pain, Back pain, disorders of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar spine, disc problems, spinal cord, dural tear, fusion, disc replacement, pedicle screws, auto accidents, aviation accidents and personal injury cases
Dr. Rudin is an actively practicing and Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, with a fellowship in Spinal Surgery. He completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California at Los Angeles. Fellowship in complex spinal disorders was completed in 2005 under the direction of Dr. Rick Delamarter. He has been in private practice for 20 years. Formerly the Chief and Vice Chief of Orthopedics at a level 2 trauma center. His practice is 100% dedicated to spine care. Online reviews by patients are 5 stars. He is willing to travel both within California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and other states. (Licensed in CA, AZ, FL, NV, Hawaii, North Carolina).
Roland Hamilton, MD
Brain and Spine Expert Witness
New Jersey
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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Neurology, Independent Medical Examination, Stroke, Brain Death, Seizure, Spine Injury, Herniated disc, Motor Vehicle accident, nerve injury, Dementia, Back Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Encephalitis, Headaches, Head Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Pain
I am a board-certified Neurologist with neurophysiology training. I have extensive experience evaluating and treating traumatic brain injury patients and working in personal injury clinics. My practice also consists of managing neurologic emergencies such as strokes, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, neurologic infections, migraines, head/brain injuries, and neurodegenerative disorders. I review legal cases, perform independent medical examinations, and participate in depositions and trials.
Nicole Morris, MSN, NP-C
Med Legal Pro LLC
Defiance, Ohio
Nurse Practitioner, Pain Management - Medicine
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neck pain, back pain, chronic pain, nerve pain, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, joint injections, trigger point injections, spinal injections, opioids, opioid overdose, pain medications, post-operative pain, epidural steroid injection, ESI, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS
Pain management nurse practitioner in active clinical practice. Former clinical instructor. Extensive experience treating chronic neck and back pain, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis.
Jordan Amadio, MD, MBA
University Prof Neurosurgeon - Spine/Trauma Expert
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, Texas
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Spine surgery, Degenerative spine, Neuro-trauma, Neurosurgery, Spine trauma, Spinal fusion, Back pain, Neck pain, Motor vehicle accidents, Surgical complications, Minimally invasive surgery, Neurostimulation, Head trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subdural hematoma, Concussion, Brain surgery
I am a U.S. board certified neurosurgeon with over 15 years of experience treating patients at some of the nation's busiest Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers, as well as elective patients requiring brain surgery or complex/ minimally invasive spine surgery. I am on faculty in the Neurosurgery Department at the University of Texas at Austin, where I teach residents the nuances of trauma neurosurgery and conduct research on new types of robotic spine surgery instrumentation. I maintain a high-volume clinical practice spanning both spine and brain surgery, for both degenerative and traumatic conditions. I am a sought-after consultant and expert in the medical device industry and have numerous peer-reviewed publications and patents. For the past 6 years, I have been fortunate to serve as a medicolegal expert in numerous cases. I am a member in good standing of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurologic...
Robert John Nocerini, MD, MHSA
Northstar Joint and Spine
Plano, Texas
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, RSD, Life Care Planning, Nerve Injury & Pain, Nerve Blocks, Epidural Injections, Cervical Injections, Spinal Injections, Chronic pain, Opioids, Pill Mill, Overprescribing, Addiction, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulation
Triple Board-Certified Pain Physician in active clinical practice. Boarded in Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine. Highly experienced expert witness and life care planner – has testified at over 50 depositions and multiple trials.
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
Texas
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management, medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense, over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
Dr. Odell is a Stanford and UCLA trained practicing anesthesiologist and pain management physician. A fellow of the Medical Scientist Training Program at Stanford, he received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (1974) and his MD (1976). He completed an anesthesia residency at UCLA in 1982. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine and a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP).
Dr. Odell is the Founder of the Neuropathy & Pain Centers of Las Vegas and Owner of Associated Pain Specialists, located in east TN. A well-established pain management expert, he uses a wide variety of pain management techniques to treat patients in his private practices. Patients from around the country seek out the acclaimed Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas. Dr. Odell uses Sanexas, an advanced electromedical device that can produce favorable outcomes for treating neuropathic pain by healing the nerves. A broad spectrum of debilitating co...
Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas
Utah
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management, medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense, over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management
Dr. Odell is a Stanford and UCLA trained practicing anesthesiologist and pain management physician. A fellow of the Medical Scientist Training Program at Stanford, he received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (1974) and his MD (1976). He completed an anesthesia residency at UCLA in 1982. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine and a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP).
Dr. Odell is the Founder of the Neuropathy & Pain Centers of Las Vegas and Owner of Associated Pain Specialists, located in east TN. A well-established pain management expert, he uses a wide variety of pain management techniques to treat patients in his private practices. Patients from around the country seek out the acclaimed Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas. Dr. Odell uses Sanexas, an advanced electromedical device that can produce favorable outcomes for treating neuropathic pain by healing the nerves. A broad spectrum of debilitating co...
Craig Best, DO
Seattle, Washington
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Spine, Chronic Pain, Interventional Pain, Injections, Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, Life Care Planning, Joint Pain, Epidural Steroid Injection, Back Pain, Neck Pain, CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Disc Herniation, Car Accident, Work Injury, Causation, Prognosis, EMG, Personal Injury
Dr. Best is a dual board certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine physician. He is also a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP). He completed his residency in PM&R at Rush University Medical Center, a Rush Medical College teaching hospital, in Chicago followed by fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, in Boston. He is ABPMR certified in PM&R and Pain Medicine. He is also board certified in PM&R by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada and has attained his Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) designation.
His clinical practice includes diagnosis and non-operative management of a variety of spine, joint, soft tissue, orthopaedic, and neurologic injuries, headache, concussion, and chronic pain conditions. He has also completed thousands of electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS). He has been an expert witness for numerous cases, completed man...
