Orthopedic Expert Witnesses

Orthopedic 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 orthopedic. The orthopedic expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Biomedical Engineering, Child Abuse, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Engineering, Family Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand Surgery, Internal Medicine, Life Care Planning, Medical Devices, Medical Management, Neurology, and Nurse Practitioner.

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Aaron Coppelson, M.D.

Expert MD- 20+ years of Med-Legal Lifecare plans

Los Angeles, California
Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Life Care Plan, Neurology, Orthopedic, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PMR, Pain Medicine, Pain Management, Catastrophic, SCI, Spinal Cord Injury, Neuromuscular Disorder, C.R.P.S., Psychology, Neuropych
Dr. Coppelson has a unique specialty and training in medicine. Spinal Cord and Brain injury at the world renowned Rancho Los Amigos hospital. Inpatient medicine at Cedar-Sinai. Outpatient Orthopedic medicine at the Veterans Hospital West Los Angeles and U.C.L.A.. With an additional certification in Concussion and mTBI. For over two decades he has been writing medica-legal reports as a medical legal expert as well as a vibrant active treating boutique practice with catastrophic cases managing the gestalt of the claimant in neurology, orthopedics, chronic pain management, psychology, and neuropsychology. Unlike some nationwide Life Care plan warehouse companies with cut and paste cookie cutter reports written by untrained medical assistants and rubber stamped by sinecure "doctors", his Life Care plans use his extensive and unique education, training, and experience always supported by and documented with extensive medical research to support all his opinions.
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Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME

Board-Cert Ortho: QME, PI, Trauma & Sports Injury

Chino Hills, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedic Expert Witness, Personal Injury, Joint Replacement, Fractures, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injury, Knee Injury, Hip Injury, Arthroscopy, Meniscus Tear, Ligament Injury, Rotator Cuff Tear, Dislocation, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Standard of Care, Causation, Impairment Rating, QME
Afshin Arianjam, M.D., FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine Education & Affiliations: University of Southern California, Bachelor of Science (Renaissance Scholar, Magna Cum Laude) University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Medical Doctorate Fellowship: Sports Medicine Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Medical Director Total Joint Program at Top 100 Hospital Dr. Afshin Arianjam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist with over a decade of experience in evaluating and treating complex musculoskeletal injuries. He currently serves as Medical Director of a nationally recognized Total Joint Program and practices at a Level 1 Trauma Center, where he manages acute and chronic injuries involving the shoulder, hip, knee, spine, and upper/lower extremities. As a Qualified Medical Evalua...
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Vic Perkins, DO, QME, CLCP

Pain Medicine, Anesthesia, and Life Care Planner

Perkins Anesthesiology Corp.

Calabasas, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Certified Life Care Planner, Life Care Planning, Qualified Medical Evaluator, Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Pain Management, Worker's Compensation, Expert Witness, Independent Medical Evaluation, Causation, IME, QME, Nerve, Testimony, Spine, CRPS, Catastrophic, Trauma, Personal Injury, Orthopedic
Dr. Perkins is a Dual Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Specialist, a California Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), and a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) credentialed through the International Commission on Health Care Certification (ICHCC) — a rare combination that positions him as a uniquely comprehensive resource for personal injury, catastrophic injury, and complex pain litigation. With more than 10 years of clinical experience spanning interventional pain management, regional anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, and acute pain medicine, he brings deep specialty knowledge to the evaluation of spinal disorders, failed back syndromes, complex regional pain syndromes (CRPS), neuropathic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, trauma, cancer-related pain and all things anesthesia related. This breadth of clinical training means he understands not only how injuries occur and progress, but how they are treated — and at what cost — giving his opinions a level of depth that general...
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Daniel Neudorf, DO

Brain Injury, PM&R, and Life Care Planning Expert

California Life Care

Felton, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning - Brain Injury, Spinal Cord, Stroke, Trauma, Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, TBI, IME, Life Care Plan, Accident, Causation, Disability, Nerve, Spine, Injury, Catastrophic, SCI, Rehabilitation, Expert, Brain
Dr. Neudorf is Dual Boarded in PM&R and Brain Injury Medicine, with 10+ years experience managing traumatic brain injury, stroke, nontraumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal injury, non-surgical orthopedics, non-surgical spine, and complex polytrauma. Additionally he is a QME for State of CA and a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP). He provides thorough, defensible IME reports and life care plans. -Board Certified in PM&R and Brain Injury Medicine -Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR) -Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) -Qualified Medical Examiner for the State of CA (QME) -Sacramento Top Doctor 2022
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Yury Fayner, MD; Diplomat, American Board of Radiology

Fellowship Trained MSK Radiology; Gen & Diagnostic

Bakersfield, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Musculoskeletal, Bone & Joint, Trauma, Back & Spine, MRI, Fractures, Injuries, Worker's Compensation, X-Ray, CT Scan, Orthopedic, General Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound, Medical Imaging, Board Certified, Dislocation, Accident, Sports Injuries, Infection
Dr. Yury Fayner is a board certified radiologist with over a decade of experience in Southern California and is fellowship trained in musculoskeletal radiology. Dr. Fayner is experienced in general, diagnostic and musculoskeletal radiology and has specific interests in disorders of the spine, bone & joint disorders, sports medicine, trauma and injury, as well as infectious, inflammatory and cancerous musculoskeletal lesions. Dr. Fayner is available as an independent radiological expert to review medical records and render medical opinions to assist in litigation, and is offering expertise for both plaintiff and defense matters. He can provide a variety of medical/legal services from simple phone consultation to detailed expert reports and standard of care opinions.
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Michael J Milne, MD

National Ortho Expert - Shoulder, Knee & General

Santa Barbara, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - orthopedic expert witness, knee injury expert, shoulder injury expert, general orthopedics expert, sports medicine expert, California Ortho IME, Orthopedic medical legal expert, Santa Barbara orthopedic expert, Central Coast orthopedic expert, QME orthopedic california, Joint injury expert, Arthroscopy Expert Witness
Michael J. Milne, M.D. Orthopedic Expert Witness — Knee, Shoulder & General Ortho | Sports Medicine Surgeon | CA QME | Montecito & Central Coast Location: Santa Barbara, CA ▪ Servicing Southern California Central Coast, California, Florida, Wyoming, Missouri Board Certs / Licenses: Licensed in CA, WY, FL, and MO Board‑Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, thru 2035 Fellowship‑Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), State of California Education & Training M.D., UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX Fellowship: Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Vail, CO MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia/San Francisco Expertise & Clinical Experience Former Head Team Physician/Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon, St. Louis Cardinals MLB Club - St. Louis, MO 20+ years of full‑spectrum orthopedic practice, 1000s of depositions, IMEs, record review...
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John Thomas

Trusted Orthopedic Expert for Medicolegal Cases

Intercoastal Medical Group

Sarasota, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery - orthopedic, orthopaedic, spine, hip, knee, ankle, neck, elbow, shoulder, hand, foot, wrist, nerve injury, fracture, PIP, slip and fall, malpractice, causation, hip replacement, knee replacement
Dr. John Thomas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Orlando Health and a Reconstructive and Hip Preservation Fellowship at Orthopedic Centers of Colorado in Denver. He maintains hospital affiliations with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Thomas has experience performing Compulsory Medical Examinations (CMEs) and Independent Medical Record Reviews, demonstrating his competence in providing objective medical assessments and his comfort offering expert opinion within the legal arena. His expertise in orthopedic surgery and reconstructive care positions him to evaluate causation, treatment appropriateness, and surgical decision-making across a wide range of conditions - from general orthopedic issues to complex knee and hip pathology. Known for his clear communication and thorough, well-reasoned reports, Dr. Thomas is highly responsive and readily ava...
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Arthur Kalman, DO

Board Certified Physician- Life Care Planner

Life Line Personal Injury Services

Pensacola, Florida
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Life Care Planner (LCP), PM&R, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning, Trigger point injections, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Peripheral Joint Injections, Regenerative Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Studies, Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS/EMG), Neurological conditions, Orthopedic, Life Care Plan Rebuttal
Dr. Kalman is a trusted Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with over 25 years experience. He is located in Pensacola, FL but open to cases nationwide. He primarily is a clinical physician but has ben providing Life Care Plans and testimony (depo/trial) for both plaintiff and defense attorneys for almost 2 years. Affiliations: Member of Life Care Planner Professional Societies: IARP Currently completing the CLCP certification requirements (120 Hours per the ICHCC guidelines)  Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Clinical Experience: 25 years, routinely providing patient assessments and treatments. Authored – Multiple chapters for Musculoskeletal disorders and interventional pain management procedures.. Writing LCPs: 18+ months. Expert Witness Experience: 9 Testimony appearances (depo/ trial) appearances in past 4 years. Diagnostic Imaging/Testing. Electrodiagnostic Studies. Musculoskeletal conditions. Neurologic conditions. Orthopedic con...
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Manish K Gupta, MD, FAAOS

Trauma, Sports, Arthroplasty Orthopedic Surgeon

Sports and Orthopedic Center

Deerfield Beach, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, Gunshot Wounds, Fracture Repair, Joint Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Biomechanics, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Reconstruction, Septic Arthritis, Knee Reconstruction, Amputations, Orthopedic Trauma, Arthroplasty, Compartment Syndrome, Orthobiolobics, Open Fracture, ACL
Dr. Manish Gupta is a board-certified, sports fellowship trained orthopedic Surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He takes call and performs orthopedic trauma surgery for 5 hospitals, including a level 1 trauma hospital. He is an active researcher, affiliate professor for the past 12 years at FAU-University of Miami College of Medicine, has been the team physician for Florida Atlantic University for 9 years and his high school alma mater for the past 17 years. Dr. Gupta cares for high-performance as well as aging athletes. He also performs IME's and Record Reviews. Dr. Gupta will provide for you timely and well-articulated reports that clearly establish diagnosis, causation, impairment rating, evaluation of care in accident-related cases and convincingly differentiate between degenerative and traumatic etiology and causation. Dr. Manish Gupta specializes Arthroscopic shoulder rotator cuff and instability repair, arthroscopic and open multi-ligament knee reconstruc...
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Mohamed K. Shaath

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Expert Witness

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Orlando, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery - orthopedic, orthopaedic, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot, ankle, nerve injury, fracture, PIP, slip and fall, malpractice, causation, dislocation, arthritis, orthopedic surgery, trauma, deformity, complex
M. Kareem Shaath, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeon and Chief of Orthopedic Research with the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Shaath has advanced training in caring for severely injured patients with complex fractures and dislocations. He treats injuries to the upper and lower extremities as well as the pelvis and acetabulum. He also treats patients with complex orthopedic conditions such as infected or non-healing fractures, post-traumatic deformities, and sacroiliac arthritis. Dr. Shaath has also published extensively and is a frequent presenter at national and international medical conferences. Beyond his research and clinical practice, Dr. Shaath has experience performing Compulsory Medical Examinations (CMEs) and Independent Medical Record Reviews in 40+ cases, demonstrating his competence in providing objective medical assessments and his comfort offering expert opinion within the lega...
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Deborah Watkins, MHL, MSN, RN, CCM, CRRN, CLCP, MSCC, LNCC, DipACLM

RN Expert in Bodily Injury & Insurance Practices

Medical-Legal Solutions

Sarasota, Florida
Life Care Planning, Medical Management - Rehabilitation, Orthopedic, Catastrophic /Complex/Chronic Disease, Developmental Disability, Adult, Pediatric, Workers Comp, Liability, Data Analysis, Medical File Review, Bill Review, Medical Cost Projections, Medicare Secondary Payer, Case Management, Disputes, Denials, Appeals, Legal Nurse Consulting
Nurse Leader Bridging Bedside Clinical Practice and Insurance knowledge. Deborah holds a Master’s in healthcare leadership (MHL), a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and an active Registered Nurse (RN) license. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN), Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), Medicare Set-Aside Certified Consultant (MSCC), Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) and a Diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Deborah has bedside experience in Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Adult ICU, Medical-Surgical and Rehabilitation Nursing, including home health care. Insurance experience in commercial health, Medicare, Medicaid, workers compensation, auto-liability and disability (STD/LTD) medical management, including catastrophic spinal cord injury, brain injury, concussion, amputations, multiple trauma and rehabilitation as well as many chronic disease states. Retained by both Defense and Plaintiff attorneys, she b...
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Christopher D Olenek, DO

Urgent Care Family Medicine Covid related Illness

Optimal Health Dr Christopher Olenek LLC

Vero Beach, Florida
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - Covid infections, GI, Neurosurgical, Covid Vaccine complications, Pulmonary, Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, Urologic, Cardiac, Neurologic
CHRISTOPHER D. OLENEK, D.O. FACOFP Optimal Health 927 37th Place Vero Beach, Fl 32960 772-770-6225 OptimalHealth100@proton.me Specialty: Board Certified Family Medicine 2002 Professional Experience: East Side Urgent Care 927 37th Place, Vero Beach, Fl 32960 September2010-Present Owner, CEO, Medical Director September 2010-Preen Triage , Diagnose and Treat Urgent and Emergent medical and surgical conditions. ...
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Arthur Kalman, DO

Board Certified Physician- Life Care Planner

Life Line Personal Injury Services

Georgia
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Life Care Planner (LCP), PM&R, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning, Trigger point injections, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Peripheral Joint Injections, Regenerative Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Studies, Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS/EMG), Neurological conditions, Orthopedic, Life Care Plan Rebuttal
Dr. Kalman is a trusted Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with over 25 years experience. He is located in Pensacola, FL but open to cases nationwide. He primarily is a clinical physician but has ben providing Life Care Plans and testimony (depo/trial) for both plaintiff and defense attorneys for almost 2 years. Affiliations: Member of Life Care Planner Professional Societies: IARP Currently completing the CLCP certification requirements (120 Hours per the ICHCC guidelines)  Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Clinical Experience: 25 years, routinely providing patient assessments and treatments. Authored – Multiple chapters for Musculoskeletal disorders and interventional pain management procedures.. Writing LCPs: 18+ months. Expert Witness Experience: 9 Testimony appearances (depo/ trial) appearances in past 4 years. Diagnostic Imaging/Testing. Electrodiagnostic Studies. Musculoskeletal conditions. Neurologic conditions. Orthopedic con...
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Jeffrey O. Anglen, MD

Experienced Orthopedic Surgery Expert

Indianapolis, Indiana
Orthopedic Surgery - Fractures, orthopedic, Orthopedic Trauma, bone or joint injury, dislocation, bone or joint infection, osteomyelitis, compartment syndrome, thrombosis, DVT, total joint replacement, hip, knee, motor vehicle accident, broken bone, orthopedic complication, nonunion, pulmonary embolism, fall, work comp
-Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) -Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and International Orthopaedic Trauma Association -Former Specialty Society President, Academic Department Chair and Director of the ABOS - Currently or recently Licensed in 14 states - Published >100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters - practice experience in a variety of hospital types - Specializing in fractures, dislocations, trauma, joint replacement, infection, complications of orthopedic surgery, compartment syndrome, DVT/PE following surgery, musculoskeletal infection, all aspects of orthopedic or musculoskeletal care I have done medicolegal consulting for over 25 years for both plaintiff and defense, as an adjunct to my surgical practice. I have testified successfully at trial several times, even more depositions and reports. The majority of my career has been in academic medicine, where I not only had a busy surgical practice in orthopaedic t...
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Michael S. Nirenberg, D.P.M.

The Podiatrist the FBI & DOJ Have Called

Clinical and Forensic Podiatrist

Crown Point, Indiana
Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatrist, Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Personal Injury, Foot Injury, Workers Compensation, Foot Surgery Malpractice, Podiatry, Amputation, Foot, Ankle Injury, Ankle, Diabetes, Orthopedic, Insurance, Podiatrist Malpractice, Orthopedic surgery, Orthopedic Surgeon, CRPS, Criminal
Dr. Nirenberg is a clinical and forensic podiatrist — a rare combination in the United States. He has been in active private practice for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine. Trial-tesed, he has been retained by the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada, as well as by attorneys representing plaintiffs, defendants, and insurers. Dr. Nirenberg has applied his podiatric expertise to assist attorneys, law enforcement, and government agencies across a broad range of matters — including medical malpractice, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, workers' compensation, insurance disputes, patent infringement, child abuse, robbery, and homicide. Dr. Nirenberg analyzes each case from both sides — plaintiff and defense, prosecution and accused — providing counsel with a candid assessmen...
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Moiz Khan, PhD

Surgical Robotics Expert Witness

Consult Robotics

North Grafton, Massachusetts
Engineering, Medical Devices - surgical robotics, medical robotics, robotics, rehabilitation, simulation, design, strategy, marketing, endoluminal, orthopedic, artificial intelligence, AI
Dr. Moiz Khan is a senior robotics and artificial intelligence expert with deep experience at the intersection of advanced engineering systems, AI enabled physical technologies, and real world deployment. He currently serves as Head of Market Development, where he leads strategy and technical engagement across robotics, autonomy, embedded systems, and AI driven manufacturing, working closely with industry, academia, and government stakeholders. Dr. Khan holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on medical and rehabilitation robotics from Columbia University and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School in surgical robotics, where he developed minimally invasive surgical systems and algorithms. His academic background spans robotics, control systems, perception, simulation, and human machine interaction, with applied experience across healthcare, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and embedded AI platforms. He has published numerous papers in leading...
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Mohammad A Hussain, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine

dearborn, Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Child Abuse - stroke, trauma, heart attack, sepsis, intubate, critical care, diagnosis, chest pain, airway, emergency, ultrasound, sedation, procedure, pulmonary embolism, clot, orthopedic
Emergency Medicine physician actively practicing in high-volume emergency departments in the United States. Experienced in the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions, including cardiac emergencies, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, trauma, orthopedic injuries, and critical illness. Extensive procedural experience including endotracheal intubation, procedural sedation, central venous catheter placement, chest tube thoracostomy, laceration repair, fracture and dislocation reduction, point-of-care ultrasound (including FAST examinations), and emergency resuscitation. Regularly responsible for rapid triage, diagnosis, stabilization, and disposition decisions in high-acuity settings. Familiar with current Emergency Medicine standards of care, clinical protocols, documentation practices, and risk stratification in both community and high-acuity emergency department environments. Experience working with diverse patient populati...
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David Haustein, MD, MBA, CLCP, CPLCP

Certified physician life care planner, CLCP, CPLCP

Expert Medical Consulting

Springfield, Missouri
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning - Life Care Planning (LCP), Electrodiagnosic Medicine, Neuropathy, Amputations, Musculoskeletal, Neurologic, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation, Physiatry, EMG, Medicolegal Review, IME, Chart Review, Radiculopathies, Certified Physician Life Care Planner, Amputee, Disability, Impairment, Expert Opinion
Dr. David Haustein is a senior academic physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and has practiced medicine since 2009. He is board-certified in PM&R with additional certifications in neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine and is a Certified Life Care Planner and Certified Physician Life Care Planner. Dr. Haustein provides record reviews, medical examinations, and written opinions, including life care plans, life care plan reviews, and medical cost projections. Dr. Haustein’s clinical experience includes the evaluation and management of individuals with complex and catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, and severe neurologic and orthopedic conditions. Dr. Haustein serves as an Associate Dean and Professor at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, maintains an active clinical electrodiagnostic practice, and has an extensive record of scholarship and invited regional and national pre...
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ROSEANN P VELEZ, DNP, FNP, FAANP

Adjunct Faculty University of Delaware, FNP

University of Delaware College of Health Sciences

Bozeman, Montana
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine - urgent care, cancer screenings, cardiology, heart failure, COPD, pulmonary, infectious diseases, multidisciplinary practice, transition to care, social determinants of health, telemedicine, thyroid disease, behavioral health, neurological, orthopedic
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and an American Association of Nurse Practitioners Convenient and Urgent Care Committee Co-Chair, I have the skillset to provide consultation, depositions, and expert witness services. With 26 years of primary care, urgent care, and orthopedic experience, I deliver care to primary and urgent care patients in an internal medicine practice. I work with leadership colleagues to improve patient care and eliminate barriers to practice. My academic experience includes teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing courses while maintaining a clinical practice. As an international, national, and regional presenter, author, journal reviewer, and former editor, I am well-versed in recognizing the standard of care, the importance of communication and evidence-informed documentation, and the impact of Full Practice Authority on practice. My medical legal experience includes depositions in Baltimo...
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John Foley, MD, FAAOS

JVFoley MD PLLC

Reno, Nevada
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Orthopedic Surgery, orthopedic, Board-certified, Orthopedic non-surgical, Sports medicine, Arm, Hand, Elbow, Shoulder, Neck, Back, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, arthroscopy, fracture, Joint replacement, Independent medical examination, car accident
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery • Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine • Fellow - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS) • Graduate: Harvard Orthopedic Training Program • Chief Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital • Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained • Associate Clinical Professor – University of Nevada Reno (UNR) and UNR Admissions Executive Committee member • California Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) • Harvard College Graduate • President: Truckee Surgery Center (2010-2019) • California and Nevada License California location is Truckee/Lake Tahoe region IME services in Reno/ Carson City, Truckee/Lake Tahoe region EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND I am a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine in California and Nevada. I have been a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon since 1997. I have been Subspecialty Board-Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine since 2011. I am currently a practicing orthopedic surgeon at Plumas District...
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Jonathan Mazer, MD

Montclair, New Jersey
Anesthesiology - General Anesthesia, Sedation, Regional Nerve Block, Spinal, Epidural, Thoracic, Orthopedic, Obstetrics, Vascular, Endoscopy, Urology, Gynecology, Spine, Brain, Neurosurgery, Airway, Intubation, Interventional Radiology, Ambulatory, Ophthalmology
Harvard-Trained. Board Certified in Anesthesiology. Previous case review experience. Published on neuraxial anesthesia. Presentation at a national conference on ambulatory anesthesia. Multiple poster presentations. Graduated from medical school with a distinction in research. Currently in private practice performing a wide variety of anesthetic cases (General Anesthesia, Sedation, Regional/Nerve Blocks, Spinal, Epidural, Thoracic, Orthopedic, Obstetrics, Vascular, Endoscopy, Urology, Gynecology, Spine, Brain, Neurosurgery, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ambulatory, Ophthalmology, ENT/Otolaryngology, Plastics, Adult, Pediatric, Out of OR). Both efficient and thorough with case review.
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Lillie Rosenthal, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- Injury Expert

New York, New York
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Injury, Sports medicine, Back pain, Pain management, PM&R, Manual therapy, Carpal tunnel, Spine, Disc, Orthopedic, Muscle pain, MVA, Aviation, Falls, Accident, Nerve, Osteopath, Work injuries
Dr. Lillie Rosenthal is a New York City based pain and injury management physician with 30+ year of experience. She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with expertise in non- surgical orthopedics . She is a thought leader, advisor, speaker author and frequent contributor on the topics of pain and non- surgical orthopedics. Her upstream evidence based, equitable and economically effective strategies have transformed the health and well-being of thousands in her practice and corporate health programs. Rosenthal is an expert and advocate for improving and optimizing health outcomes by focusing on the root causes of our common health issues. She educates and inspires on the power of lifestyle habits that can help or harm us. She reminds us that our DNA is not our destiny. In fact, 80% of our health is in our hands. We have the power to transform the health and well-being of our nation by rethinking our commitment and resources to support health practices and pro...
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Jennifer Solomon, MD

Board Certified MD- Life Care Planner

LifeLine Personal Injury Services

New York, New York
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Life Care Planner (LCP), Life Care Planning, Rebuttal Reports, Board Certified, Trigger Point Injections, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Joint Injections, Musculoskeletal, Orthopedic, Regenerative Medicine, Neurological, Doctor, Expert, Medical Doctor (MD)
Dr. Solomon is a trusted Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with over 25 years experience. She is located in New York, NY but is open to cases nationwide. She primarily is a clinical physician but has ben providing Life Care Plans and testimony (depo/trial) for both plaintiff and defense attorneys for almost 2 years. Affiliations: •Member of Life Care Planner Professional Societies: IARP Expert Witness Experience: •Testimony (Depo/ Trial) appearances: 16+. •Writing LCPs: 18+ months. LCP Relevant Qualifications LCP Relevant Experience •Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. •Clinical Experience: 25 years, routinely providing patient assessments and treatments. •Authored – Multiple chapters for Musculoskeletal disorders and interventional pain management procedures. •Currently completing the CLCP certification requirements (120 Hours per the ICHCC guidelines). Diagnostic Imaging/Testing. • Electrodiagnostic Studies. • Musculoskeletal conditio...
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James Kemmler, MD

Saint Marys, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery - orthopedic, orthopaedic, trauma, total joints, shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, wrist, elbow, revisions, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, hand and wrist reconstruction, arthroscopic sports reconstruction
I have spent over 13 years performing KePRO Medicare/Tricare/Medicaid standard of care reviews and have also been involved with BWC/Sheakley standard of care and care utilization evaluations for a number of years. I have also performed case and care reviews, in addition to performing depositions as necessary, for accident, medical malpractice, and BWC cases throughout my orthopaedic career. IME’s have also been an ongoing part of my practice. These reviews and involvements have transitioned into the development of my consulting business; James Kemmler, MD Consulting, LLC. I have been practicing orthopaedic surgery now for approximately 25 years. My practice is global, encompassing all ages from infants to the elderly. I cover all aspects of trauma; all total joints, including shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, wrist, elbow, including revisions as well as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty; hand and wrist reconstruction; all arthroscopic sports reconstruction, elbow, shoulder, knee, wrist...
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Calvin Johnson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon-IME & Expert Witness

Medlegal Authority

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Independent Medical Examiner, Workers Compensation Expert, Trauma expert, Catastrophic injury expert, Expert Witness, Orthopedic surgeon, Work injury expert, Orthopedic Expert, General Orthopedics, Motor Vehicle injury expert, Personal Injury expert, Sports medicine, MVA injury expert
Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Johnson provides an objective assessment of the patient's condition, that can be used in cases for workers' compensation, disability, or personal injury. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Johnson is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in Independent Medical Evaluations and expert testimony. His extensive knowledge ensures that clients receive the highest standard of orthopedic care and expert opinion.
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Richard Tosti, MD

Professor: Surgery Hand Wrist Elbow Shoulder Nerve

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute - Thomas Jefferson U.

Limerick, Pennsylvania
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Nerve, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Surgery, Surgeon, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, orthopedic, injury, fracture, laceration, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, IME, worker's compensation, deposition, amputation, tendon
Dr. Tosti is a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in all conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. He serves as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University. He is a consulting physician for the Ultimate Fighting Championships, World Boxing Organization, and Bare Knuckle Boxing Championships. Dr. Tosti received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and trained as Chief Resident in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at Temple University Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Tosti completed the prestigious Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital during a year when U.S. News and World Report ranked both hospitals #1 in the nation. Dr. Tosti’s fellowship was a combined program that integrated him in both the orthopaedic surgery and plastic surgery depa...
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Jennifer Solomon, MD

Board Certified MD- Life Care Planner

LifeLine Personal Injury Services

Tennessee
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Life Care Planner (LCP), Life Care Planning, Rebuttal Reports, Board Certified, Trigger Point Injections, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Joint Injections, Musculoskeletal, Orthopedic, Regenerative Medicine, Neurological, Doctor, Expert, Medical Doctor (MD)
Dr. Solomon is a trusted Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with over 25 years experience. She is located in New York, NY but is open to cases nationwide. She primarily is a clinical physician but has ben providing Life Care Plans and testimony (depo/trial) for both plaintiff and defense attorneys for almost 2 years. Affiliations: •Member of Life Care Planner Professional Societies: IARP Expert Witness Experience: •Testimony (Depo/ Trial) appearances: 16+. •Writing LCPs: 18+ months. LCP Relevant Qualifications LCP Relevant Experience •Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. •Clinical Experience: 25 years, routinely providing patient assessments and treatments. •Authored – Multiple chapters for Musculoskeletal disorders and interventional pain management procedures. •Currently completing the CLCP certification requirements (120 Hours per the ICHCC guidelines). Diagnostic Imaging/Testing. • Electrodiagnostic Studies. • Musculoskeletal conditio...
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Denise S. Holliday

Medical Device Quality and FDA Regulatory Expert

Capwell Consulting Group LLC

Frisco, Texas
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Ophthalmology, Spinal Implants, Non-Active Implants, Cardiology, Ventilators, General Hospital, Orthopedic, Gynecology/Obstetrics, General Surgical Equipment, In-Vitro Diagnostics, Dental, Software, Neurology, Prosthetics, Sterilization, 483 Warning Letters, FDA Regulatory Compliance, FDA Approvals
Denise Holliday is a proven strategic innovator and tactical leader in highly regulated environments, including quality management systems, international regulatory compliance, and medical device risk management. As a leading medical device regulatory consultant for Capwell Consulting Group, she provides strategic support to medical technology businesses, healthcare organizations, and startups. She delivers expert testimony for medical device litigation, guiding attorneys and organizations through the complexities of the global medical device industry. Manufacturers and attorneys trust Ms. Holliday to help navigate the complex regulatory landscape of medical device manufacturing and ensure compliance with standards and guidelines. Spanning almost two decades, Ms. Holliday’s career in medical device regulatory compliance and quality assurance showcases her extensive leadership experience. She conducts ISO 13485Medical Device and ISO 9001Quality Management certification audits, spear...
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David Goodwin, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon- 'Top Doc', 70+ Legal Cases

Arthritis & Sports

Chantilly, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - fracture, trauma, labrum, tendon, joint replacement, sports medicine, ligament, arthritis, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic expert witness, independent medical examination, medical malpractice, meniscus, dislocation, back pain, lumbar, cervical, independent medical examination, motor vehicle accident, workers compensation
Dr. David Goodwin is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in both surgical and non-operative care of shoulder, knee, hip, and sports injuries in youth and adults. After attending George Washington University for his undergraduate and medical education, he completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Georgetown University and Fellowship in Sports Medicine at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. Based in the Washington, DC area, Dr Goodwin has over a decade of clinical practice and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at George Washington University. He is the winner of multiple 'Top Doctor' awards selected by his patients and peers as a leader in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Goodwin has handled 70+ medicolegal cases, including IMEs, expert reviews, permanency ratings, and depositions. He is known for helping attorneys build strong, evidence-based cases. https://www.trueexperts.org/