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Orthopedics Expert Witnesses

Orthopedics 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 orthopedics. The orthopedics expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Biomechanics, Critical Care Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Practice, Hospitalist, Independent Medical Examinations, Information Technology, Internal Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Medical Devices, Neurology, Nurse, and Nurse Anesthetist.

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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert

Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.

Alabama

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological

Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students. Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...

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Shannon M Stinson, MD, MBA, FACEP

Emergency Medicine and IT Expert Witness

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Emergency Medicine, Information Technology - Clinical Informatics, General Emergency Medicine, Chest Pain/MI/ACS, Stroke, Trauma, Emergent Dermatologic Diagnosis, Pregnancy Complications, Orthopedics

Dual board certified in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics with twenty years post-residency clinical experience. I presently hold licenses in GA, AL, and FL and am currently practicing Emergency Medicine clinically. I also obtained my MBA from UMass-Amherst. I have practiced at facilities holding all trauma level designations (I-III) and various sized facilities ranging from 10,000 annual volume up to over 100,000 annual volume. I also held a prior senior level (VP) position as a Chief Medical Information Officer and was in charge of implementing Epic in 28 physicians practices and a large hospital. Please feel free to call, text, or email me and I will respond as quickly as possible. (Call and text preferable.)

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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Alabama

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine, Spine Surgeon, Surgery, Orthopedics, Back, Neck, Lumbar Spine ACDF, Decompression, Interbody Fusion, Kyphoplasty, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Spine Fusion, Spinal Cord Stimulation

I am a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. I am familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. I have participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and my opinions are usually definitive. I hold an active medical license in the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. I am also an active member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Legal Nurse Consulting

Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.

Arizona

Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care

Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...

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DAVID MARK SPIRO

Board Certified, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Spiro Consulting

Little Rock, Arkansas

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics - Antimicrobials, Research, Depression, Child abuse, Obesity, Antibiotics, Migraine, Suicide, Child maltreatment, Orthopedics, Intussusception, Appendicitis, Gastroenteritis, Sepsis, Sedation, Clinical Pathways, Migraine, Trauma, Head Injury, Meningitis

I am a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician with over three decades of experience providing and overseeing care in high-acuity settings, including major children’s hospitals, Level 1 trauma centers, and community emergency departments. I currently serve as Section Chief and Endowed Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. My practice focuses on the management of critically ill and injured children, with expertise in pediatric trauma, airway emergencies, sepsis, child maltreatment, and complex medical presentations. I have served in key leadership roles—including Medical Director, Research Director, and Interim Section Chief—responsible for clinical operations, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives. I bring particular strength in evaluating standard of care within the realities of emergency medicine, including the constraints and decision-making ...

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Avram A. Bram-Mostyn, DO, FAAPMR, FS

Baylor-Trained Physiatrist, Board-Certified PM&R

Maimonides Physiatry

Green Valley Lake, California

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab - Pediatric rehabilitation, Wound care, brain injury, Sports medicine, Spinal cord injury, Polytrauma, Pain management, Burns, Chiropractic, Diabetes, Disability, Electrodiagnostic medicine, Independent medical examinations, Orthopedics, Regenerative medicine, Spine, Nerve injury, Neuropathy, Amputation, Work Related Injuries

A Baylor-trained, board-certified physiatrist with extensive experience in both adult and pediatric rehabilitation. Known for exceptional communication and the ability to clearly explain complex medical issues. Experienced expert witness and active Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, licensed in California, Colorado, and Texas. Qualifications: Board-Certified: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellow: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR) Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (a top-ranked national program) Post-Graduate: Diploma in Tropical Medicine, National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine Academic Appointment: Former Clinical Instructor, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (teaching residents from UCLA, USC, and Casa Colina) Military Service: Flight Surgeon, Major, United States Air Force Reserve Key Attributes: Exceptional Communicator: Excels at making complex medical concepts understan...

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Edward Younger III, MD

MRK Medical Consultants

Gold River, California

Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedics, Total Joint Replacement, General Orthopedics, Reconstructive Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Hip Surgery, and Reconstructive Shoulder Surgery

Dr. Younger is a practicing orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in total joint replacement as well as reconstructive surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. Dr. Younger is the Medical Director of MRK Medical Consultants and has been performing medical-legal evaluations since 2000. MRK has been providing comprehensive analysis of personal injury cases for the legal profession and insurance industry since 1975. It is a firm with a diverse experienced team of over 30 medical legal consultants that offer objective review of personal injuries.

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Benjamin Busfield, MD, FAAOS, FACS

Fellowship trained + double Board Certified Ortho

Diablo Orthopedic Consultants

Alamo, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement, joint replacement, fractures, trauma, personal injury, arthroscopic surgery, General Orthopedics, Published research

Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, fellow of AAOS and ACS, nearly 20 years of practice as a community general Orthopedic Surgeon with an emphasis in arthroscopic surgery, author of over 15 peer reviewed journal articles. He treats all aspects of Orthopedics for one stop shopping for patient care. Nearly 20 years experience with legal consulting including product liability, personal injury, and malpractice claims. Our office is able to have documents reviewed on a rush basis to meet any deadline, and typically reports are written within 24 hours of an IME. We take both defense and plaintiff cases. Dr. Benjamin Busfield specializes in arthroscopy, care of athletes, and sports-related injuries. His interests include injuries to the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He also treats most pathology in the field and non-operative care for spinal pain. He completed an additional year of Fellowship training for Sports Medicine and arthrosco...

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ANNE MCADAM, MSN, RN

PACU RN, Expert Witness

McAdam Healthcare Consulting

San Marcos, California

Nurse, Critical Care Surgery - Registered Nurse, PACU, post anesthesia, critical care, general surgery, plastic surgery, urology, OB-GYN, orthopedics, robotic, medications, laparoscopic, spinal surgery, pain procedures, eye surgery, ambulatory surgery, colorectal, education, competencies

Anne McAdam has been a California registered nurse for 21 years and has served in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit. She also worked as a Nurse Educator in a women’s acute care unit and recovery room, where she trained nurses and contributed to the development and revision of nursing competencies and policies and procedures. In the recovery room, she worked in various capacities including bedside clinician, charge nurse and preceptor to students, new graduates and transferring nurses. In 2008, she worked as an adjunct faculty member at National University where she was a lecture professor for Medical Surgical Nursing III. She currently cares for a variety of inpatient and outpatient postoperative patients in an ambulatory care center recovery room.

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Paul Sayegh, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA

Double Board-Certified Pre-op & PACU Nurse Expert

Sayegh PeriAnesthesia Consulting, LLC

San Francisco , California

Nurse - PACU, Recovery Room, Pre-op, Perioperative, IV, Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Ear Nose & Throat (ENT), Surgical Oncology, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Pulmonary (bronchoscopy), Transgender Care, Surgical Wound, Surgical Dressings, Pain, Patient safety, Medication Administration, Plastic Surgery, Nurse

I’m a Double Board-Certified (CPAN, CAPA) PeriAnesthesia Nurse with over 20 years of hands-on clinical experience, with expertise in perioperative nursing, from pre-op assessment and preparation to PACU and Phase II recovery. My background includes a foundation in Medical/Surgical ICU and critical care, giving me a well-rounded perspective on patient safety, clinical protocols, and acute care management. In recent years, I’ve transitioned my clinical insight into the legal field, providing Legal Nurse Consulting and Expert Witness services to support attorneys and legal teams on cases involving healthcare delivery, standards of care, and medical outcomes. I bring clarity and credibility to complex medical issues by bridging my practical experience with the needs of legal professionals. My specialties include PACU protocols, perioperative workflows, airway and pain management, and comprehensive patient education throughout the surgical continuum. I’m passionate about patient advoca...

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Daniel Davis

Sports Medicine Physician

Simi Valley, California

Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedics, Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Joint Preservation, Ligameny Repair, Innovative Orthopedic Implants, Functional Recovery

Hospital Affiliations: Adventist Health Simi Valley, California Aspen Surgery Center Simi Valley, California Specialty Surgery Center Thousand Oaks, California Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center Thousand Oaks, California Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital Daniel K. Davis, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 25 years of experience in clinical practice, specializing in advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and knee. As a seasoned sports medicine physician, Dr. Davis is known for employing minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques that reduce perioperative risks and support faster, more complete recoveries. He is also highly skilled in joint replacement surgery, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to restore function in the shoulder and knee. In addition, Dr. Davis has extensive expertise in managing complex skeletal trauma, using state-of-the-art intramedullary devices and locked compression plating to achieve stable fixatio...

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Rhonda S. Renteria, BSN, RN, CLNC, CLCP, CMCPS

TBI, SCI, Amp, Catastrophic, Med Mal, Autism, CP

Quality Life Care Plans, Inc.

Brea, California

Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting - Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Life, Worker's Compensation, TBI, SCI, Birth Injury, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, Transplant, Geriatrics, Case Management, Wound Care, Amputation, Orthopedics

Rhonda has over 40 years experience as a registered nurse and currently is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, a Certified Life Care Planner and a Certified Medical Cost Projection Specialist with a myriad of extensive experience as a nurse, as well, 13 years as an expert witness. Rhonda provides consultative, expert witness and testimony services, nationally and internationally, for life care planning, future care needs, medical cost projections and rebuttals for both Plaintiff and Defense cases. Rhonda's registered nursing experience includes Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric and Adult Home Health Nursing, Wound Care and Consulting, Air Flight Nursing, Post-Anesthesia Recovery Room, Case Management, Certified Faculty for the Accredited Continued Education, Global Affairs Dept. and Hospice Care. Rhonda has extensive experience with litigation cases involving TBI, SCI, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Medical Malpractice, Amputation, Personal Injury, Pedia...

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Adam Schulte, D.O.

5⭐️ Family Med Physician w/ Multiple Specialties

The Drop-In Doc

Yorba Linda, California

Family Medicine, Sports Medicine - Urgent Care, Aesthetic Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Primary Care, General Practice, Electronic Medical Records, Orthopedics, Aviation Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, Women's Health, Men's Health, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose, Medical Records Review, Medical Necessity

Owner/operator of a Direct Primary Care clinic in Southern California. Board certified in Family Medicine, fellowship trained in Primary Care Sports Medicine. Additional extensive experience in Aesthetic medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and Aviation Medicine (current FAA Aviation Medical Examiner). Current workload is very flexible, eager to lend my variegated acumen and professional experience as an expert witness. Immaculate claims history, 8-year member of CAP-MPT. Licensed in CA, AZ, and TX. Erudite and adroit speaker, interpersonal communication is a marked strength. Licensed in California, Arizona, and Texas.

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David Woodson, DO, CAQSM

Family Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine

Lakewood, Colorado

Family Medicine, Sports Medicine - primary care sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided procedures, family medicine, preventative medicine, musculoskeletal, nonoperative, orthopedics, osteopathic medicine, joint injection, overuse injury

Dr. Woodson is a board certified family medicine physician with certificate of added qualification in sports medicine (CAQSM). He graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Blacksburg with a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine in 2014 and completed his family medicine residency in 2017 at Virginia Commonwealth University - Riverside Family Medicine Residency. He subsequently returned to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia to complete a fellowship in primary care sports medicine in conjunction with Virginia Tech. He has worked in community based clinics since, practicing as both a primary care provider and as a non-operative sports medicine specialist. He has experience overseeing advanced practice providers and teaching, both in the classroom and in the clinical setting. He has experience with sideline medicine including mass events, high school sports, NCAA athletics, and professional sporting events. Dr. Woodson prides himself on prac...

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Jennifer A Robbins, MPT

24+ years of experience, outpatient most recent

Old Greenwich, Connecticut

Physical Therapy - geriatrics, Orthopedics, Spinal Disorders, Joint Replacements, Shoulder Impingement, falls, Vestibular Conditions, balance, Oncology, Parkinson's Disease, Concussion, low back pain

Clinical experience across the continuum of care from acute through outpatient. Experienced reviewing with managed care/insurance. Advanced training in orthopedics, vestibular conditions, and concussion. Graduate training in clinical research.

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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Florida

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Irene Rahman-Garcia, MD, FACP

Expert witness internal medicine trained

Irene Rahman-Garcia, MD, PA

Vero Beach, Florida

Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Cardiology, Pulmonary, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Injury or Trauma, General surgery, Infectious disease, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Geriatric medicine, Hematology/oncology, Critical care, Telemedicine

Irene Rahman-Garcia, MD, FACP is board-certified in Internal Medicine with extensive experience in acute and chronic care management. During her tenure as a hospitalist at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Beach, FL, she received multiple awards recognizing her excellence in patient care and experience. Most recently, she served as Associate Director for Hospital Medicine and Co-Medical Director for Cleveland Clinic’s Hospital Care at Home program, leading initiatives that expanded access to care, streamlined patient services, and enhanced quality and safety across all five Cleveland Clinic hospitals in Florida. Her years of caring for acutely ill patients deepened her understanding of the limitations of traditional healthcare — insights that inspired her transition into concierge medicine in Vero Beach, where she is able to provide personalized, relationship-based care.

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Alexandra Hafenbrack

Clinically active PCU & Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Lehigh Acres, Florida

Nurse - Progressive care, Medical/surgical, Inpatient Rehab, Med/Surg, Neurology, Stroke, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neuroscience, Cardiac, Surgical, Acute care, Stroke, Wound, Traumatic brain injury, Registered nurse, Pain, Hospital, Falls

I’m a clinically active Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience working in progressive care (PCU) and Medical/Surgical nursing in acute care hospitals. Previous experience within the last 5 years in inpatient rehab and intermediate care. Licensed in Florida with a compact (multi-state) nursing license. My specialities in PCU and Med/Surg include trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, stroke, orthopedics, wound care (pressure injuries), cardiac, surgical care, telemetry, inpatient rehab, geriatric care, and a wide range of medical conditions. I’m a stroke certified nurse with my NIHSS certification and additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS).

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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert

Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.

Florida

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Martin J Landa, MD

Injury Causation Consultant Physician/Engineer

Martin Landa, MD LLC

Miramar Beach, Florida

Biomechanics, Emergency Medicine - Injury, Causation, Orthopedics, Trauma, Bioengineer, Physician, TBI, Concussion, Shoulder, Spine, MVA, Motor, Vehicle, Accident, Kinematics, accident reconstruction

I am a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Bioengineer with specialized expertise in injury causation analysis, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and medico-legal evaluation of trauma related to motor vehicle collisions. I currently serve as Medical Director of a clinic, where my clinical and analytical work is focused almost exclusively on collision-related injuries. My practice emphasizes mechanism-based medical analysis, integrating clinical medicine with principles of biomechanics, occupant kinematics, and force transmission. I routinely evaluate whether reported injuries are medically and biomechanically consistent with the described event, with careful consideration of timing, symptom progression, imaging findings, and alternative etiologies. With a foundation in engineering principles and decades of frontline trauma experience, I provide clear, defensible medical opinions grounded in objective data and peer-accepted medical reasoning. My work includes co...

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Uzair Z Hammad, DPT, NCS, ATP

Board-Certified Neurologic PT Expert SCI, TBI, CVA

Orlando, Florida

Physical Therapy, Neurology - Brain injury, Spinal manipulation, Spinal cord injury, Contractures, Debility, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Stroke, Rehab, Technology, Robotics, Falls, Geriatrics, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Nursing Home, Amputation, Prosthetics

Dr. Uzair "Z" Hammad, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with board certification in neurologic physical therapy (NCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and credentialing as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) through RESNA; which is a combination held by very few clinicians nationally. He completed a formal Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency through the University of Central Florida and Orlando Health, one of the country's premier neurologic rehabilitation programs, and currently serves as one of three Rehabilitation Clinical Specialists at Orlando Health's nationally recognized, CARF-accredited Advanced Rehabilitation Institute in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Hammad's clinical practice focuses exclusively on medically complex neurologic populations, including spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), degenerative conditions, and stroke. He maintains a longitudinal outcomes database for all SCI, TBI, and stroke admissions at...

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T. Scott McGee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgeon - RangerDoc LLC

Leesburg, Georgia

Orthopedic Surgery - total joint, hip, shoulder, knee, hand, foot and ankle, back injury, neck, orthopedic surgeon, surgery, orthopedics, disability evaluation, fracture, lower extremity, rotator cuff reconstruction, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery, workman's comp, car accident

I am a board certified orthopedic surgeon with 30 years experience in general orthopedics, including 13 years of practice as a surgeon in the US Army, with 2 years assigned to the 1st Ranger Battalion. I have extensive experience with Workman's Comp and Independent Medical Exams, as well as deposition testimony as an expert witness. I have performed hundreds of IME's and do extensive Workers Comp in clinical practice. I am a true General Orthopaedic Surgeon with decision making expertise in most areas including spine. I am a current Fellow of The Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and am licensed in the state of Georgia. I have attended several American Board Of Independent Medical Examiners courses, as recently as this year and perform disability evaluations according to 5th and 6th edition AMA Guides.

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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Albany , Georgia

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Carol Reynolds, MSN, MBA, RN, ONC

Expert RN for Medical Legal Case Reviews

Cumming, Georgia

Nurse - Medical/ surgical, Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine

With over 30 years of nursing experience, I provide expert witness and legal nurse consulting services with a focus on medical/surgical, orthopedic, trauma, and spine care. I offer thorough, objective medical record reviews, identifying key issues and standards of care relevant to each case. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and maintain active RN licensure. Known for attention to detail, professionalism, and clear communication, I deliver reliable, high-quality support to attorneys for both plaintiff and defense cases.

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William R Thompson, PT, DPT, PhD

Physical Therapy, Falls, Fractures, & SNF Expert

Zionsville, Indiana

Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes - Geriatrics, skilled nursing facility (SNF), Bone, Fractures, Falls, Balance, Slip and Fall, long term care, Fall, Orthopedics, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Skeletal Health, Acute Care, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, fracture

Dr. Thompson has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2007. He has worked in both outpatient orthopedic and inpatient physical therapy settings, including major medical institutions such as University of North Carolina Hospitals and Indiana University Health Hospitals, as well as rural hospital systems. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions. In addition to his clinical expertise as a physical therapist, Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in biomechanics and movement science where his technical expertise is in molecular biology and genetics with an emphasis on bone health and fracture healing. Dr. Thompson has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters. Additionally, he has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his contributions to the field of physical therapy, bone biology, and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Thompson’s research examines ...

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Mari S Truman, MS, PE

Injury Biomechanics, Orthopaedics Medical Devices

OrthoBioMech LLC

Warsaw, Indiana

Biomechanics, Medical Devices - Occupant Motion, Injury Biomechanics, Orthopedics, Medical Product Liability, Duties of Manufacturer, Design, Testing, Manufacturing, Warnings, Instructions for Use, Injury Event Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, Injury Pattern, Soft Tissue Injury, Low Speed Collisions, Falls, Impacts, Sports

Licensed Professional Engineer Medical Device Design & Development  40+ years orthopaedic device development  14 patents Testified in State and Federal Courts , Injury Biomechanics and Medical Device Litigation  35+ trials  150+ depositions 46 years of experience in the biomechanics and orthopedics fields, 24 years forensic case analyses. I routinely deal with forces that are applied to the human body during many activities, including impact and injury scenarios. To assure the safety and efficacy of new medical devices, we define clinically relevant performance requirements for their installation and use, and then test to define the product specific performance characteristics. The physical principles and methods used in orthopedic biomechanics are the same as those used to reconstruct injury events. I am familiar with forces and loads applied to the hips, knees, wrist, shoulder, head, neck, lower back and skeleton in many typical activities, including sitting, walking, jumpin...

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Jodi White

Anesthesia - CRNA

Guilford, Indiana

Nurse Anesthetist - Standards of Care, MAC/general/regional, Obstetrics/Gyn, Neurological, Thoracic, Orthopedics, Vascular, ENT, Urology, Plastics, General, Endoscopy, CT/MRI/IR, Non OR Intubations

CRNA with 17 years of extensive experience delivering safe quality anesthesia across hospital and outpatient settings. Trained and practice primarily in Detroit Mi delivering anesthesia to high acuity diverse patient populations. Skilled at independent anesthesia practice - including 24 hour shifts in a level II hospital setting and high volume outpatient endoscopy centers. Experience includes but not limited to regional anesthesia including obstetrics and OR, Covid airway management, ENT, endoscopy, thoracic, vascular, orthopedics, neurological, urology, plastics, IR/CT/MRI, non OR intubations, stat C sections and routine obstetric care. Experienced clinical instructor emphasizing anesthesia standards of care, safety, professionalism and clinical excellence. Strong communication skills, ability to easily collaborate with other disciplines.

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Michael J. Johnson, MD

Salina Ortho

Salina, Kansas

Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - 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 27 years and is still in active practice. He is licensed in Kansas, Washington and Tennessee. He is Medical Director for Salina Surgical Hospital. He has experience in deposition and live trial testimonies (63 times in the last 4 years:2021-2024). Dr Johnson has several years of experience as an expert witness in a wide variety of cases including medical malpractice, workman's compensation, criminal ...

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Amanda Mallory Spillman, DMSc, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant Expert Witness

White Coat Medical Legal Consulting

Walton, Kentucky

Orthopedic Surgery, Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant, Merit Review, PA Standard of Care, Medical Cost Projection, IME Report Writing, Audit Trail, Orthopedics, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Spine Injury, EMR, Causation, Triage, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

Amanda is an Orthopedic PA with over 19 years of clinical practice experience in orthopedics including orthopedic urgent care and spine surgery and emergency medicine. She received her Doctor of Medical Science from A.T. Still University in 2024 and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky in 2007. She obtained her Certification in Medical Legal Consulting from the University of Tennessee in 2024. In addition to clinical practice, she serves as Adjunct Faculty for South College's Doctor of Medical Science program and lectures for Thrive AP's Orthopedic Upskilling program. Amanda also serves as a Director at Large for the Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine (APALM) and serves on the Judicial Affairs Commission for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). She also participates in orthopedic medical missions in Nicaragua assisting with total joints and spine surgery. Amanda has served as an expert witness in ...

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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Louisiana

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Adam T Broughton

Experienced Emergency Medicine PA & Educator

Lahey Beverly Hospital

Wenham, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Physician assistant education, Critical care, Standard of care evaluation, Orthopedics, Clinical professor, Trauma care, Medical best practices, Urgent care, Advanced practice clinician, Emergency medical services, Clinical skills training, Ultrasound education, Pediatric resuscitation, Stroke care

Adam Broughton, MSc, PA-C, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with over 17 years of clinical experience and specialized expertise in legal medicine. He combines extensive emergency care practice with academic credentials and deep understanding of medical-legal standards to provide authoritative expert witness testimony. Clinical Experience Mr. Broughton maintains active emergency department practice at Beverly Hospital (50 hours monthly), a busy 55,000-patient-per-year community ED with trauma center, stroke, and cardiac catheterization capabilities. His clinical experience spans diverse settings including Brigham & Women's Hospital, one of the nation's top-ranking academic medical centers, where he practiced for six years while participating in regular simulations, trainings, and education of medical students and residents. He previously served as Chief Advanced Practice Clinician at Holy Family Emergency Department, where he developed innovative advanced...

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CHRISTOPHER R CANNELL, DMSc, MPAS, MPLC, PA-C, DFAAPA, CAQ

Emergency/UC Medicine, Orthopedics, Hospitalist

The APC Consultant, LLC

Pembroke, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Urgent Care, Hospital Medicine, personal injury, expert testimony, medical review, merit review

Dr. Cannell has been practicing as a Physician Assistant/Associate for 22 years with the last 22 in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, UC, Hospital Medicine and Orthopedics. Currently serves as the President of The Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine (https://apalm.net/). He has received a certification as a medical professional legal consultant from Auburn University. He has served as an adjunct clinical instructor in Emergency Medicine at Tufts School of Medicine since 2015 and is also on faculty at Northeastern University. He has been a community Emergency Medicine PA Educator since 2007. He has spent the last 8 years also serving as a legal consultant/expert witness on both the plaintiff and defense sides in addition to full-time clinical duties. Dr. Cannell has been a lead PA in the Emergency Department and Co-Chief of APCs all within South Shore Health System, Senior Leader at South Shore Health, consultant with MedPro Group, and national speaker on medical ...

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Dean P Kendziera, MSHS, PA-C

Physician Assistant with 25 Years of Experience

Norton Shores, Michigan

Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Physician Assistant, PA, Midlevel, Orthopedics, Surgery, Trauma, Spine, Joint replacement, fracture, sports medicine, arthroscopy, foot and ankle, osteoporosis, revision surgery, cast, splint, infections, epidural abscess, pain management, narcotics

I have been a Physician Assistant (PA) for 25 years. I have worked in primary care, school-based health, urgent care, pediatric intensive care, outpatient orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. I have been an expert witness for 7 years. I have extensive experience as a PA, most recently in all aspects of orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. My orthopedic experience includes non-operative care and operative care as first assistant for patients with complex conditions involving the spine, neck, hand and extremities, joints, total joints and revision joints, injections, casting, wound care, perioperative care, narcotic and non-narcotic pain management, trauma and fractures. I have rounded on thousands of hospital patients for a variety of operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions; managing their pain, wellness, expectations, anticoagulation therapy, wound and dressing care, antibiotics, hospital and surgical complications, and discharge needs. I am a leader in electronic medical...

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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Mississippi

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Frank O Petkovich, MD

Petkovich Orthopedic and Spine Care, LLC

St. Louis, Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgeon, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Spine Surgery, Spine Surgeon, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, back injury, neck injury, back conditions, neck conditions, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

**Licensed in Missouri and Illinois Dr. Petkovich was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Missouri, St. Louis, and medical degree from Saint Louis University. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (CIME). Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow and founding member, North American Spine Society Certified 6th edition AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 25% of practice includes IMEs and medical record reviews. Reports, if requested, generated in a timely manner. Multiple orthopedic body parts, including spine, examined or reviewed if requested. Practice includes general orthopedics, upper and lower extremities and spinal conditions. He is licensed in both Missouri and Illinois.

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Dr. Michelle E Wolpov, PT, DPT, MBA, AT(R), CSCS

Physical Therapy Expert Witness since 2005

Physical Therapy Expert Witness Services

Freehold, New Jersey

Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Injury, Standard of Care, Rehabilitation, Health Club, Personal Training, Personal Trainer, Fitness, Gym

Dr. Wolpov has practiced in the physical therapy industry for over 38 years, and she specializes in the outpatient orthopedic setting. In 1987, Dr. Wolpov graduated from Ithaca College with an undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy. She began employment as a PT in a variety of settings, including acute care in hospitals, and subacute care in nursing homes, home care, and assisted-living facilities. She also worked with athletes from the U.S. Olympic Team and for the NY Giants. In 2001, Dr. Wolpov graduated top of her class, with a 4.0 GPA and an MBA from Monmouth University. In May 2002, Dr. Wolpov opened Game Shape Physical Therapy and Fitness Center in Manalapan, NJ. Game Shape is a premier full-service physical therapy facility, also offering exclusive one-on-one personal training and fitness memberships. Game Shape is a Rehabilitation Network - Participating Location with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. In late 2023, Game Shape Physical Therapy was so...

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Jonathan D Scherl, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Board Certified, Trauma Fellowship Trained

JDS Orthopedic Consulting

Maywood, New Jersey

Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Trauma, Fractures, Orthopedics, Medical File Reviews, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Hip Fractures, Joint Injury, Board Certified, Expert Witness, Nonunion, Malunion, Deformity, Open Reduction Internal Fixation, ORIF, Femoral Neck Fracture, Intertrochanteric Fracture, IME, Pediatric Fractures, Tibia Fractures, Ankle Fractures

Dr. Scherl is a board-certified, trauma fellowship-trained, orthopedic surgeon with more than28 years of clinical experience. After graduating magna cum laude from Brown University, he obtained his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and his fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He has performed over 3000 surgeries. Dr. Scherl ran a solo private practice in New Jersey from 2002-2024. During that time, he took call at Hackensack University Medical Center, a Level-1 trauma center. He currently practices Acute Care Orthopedics at a Level-3 trauma center in Connecticut for TeamHealth, a physician staffing company. There he covers the emergency room, treats patients in an outpatient clinic, and performs emergent and urgent orthopedic surgeries. In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Scherl serves as the National Medical Director for Orthopedics...

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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert

Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.

Glen Rock , New Jersey

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Daniel J. Lee, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, OCS, COMT

Physical Therapy Expert- Chair of Doctoral Program

Southampton, New York

Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes - physical therapy, merit, standards of care, amputation, prosthetics, falls, geriatrics, orthopedics, functional capacity evaluation, nursing homes, PT, rehabilitation

Updated 10/22/23 Summary: -Doctor of Physical Therapy -PhD in Physical Therapy (dual doctoral degrees) -Board-Certified in Geriatrics -Board-Certified in Orthopedics -Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist -Program Chair -National/International presenter -Published scientific journal manuscripts/textbook chapters -Can perform independent physical therapy examinations Beyond being a licensed physical therapist (DPT) and a PhD in Physical Therapy, I am also dual board-certified in Orthopedics and Geriatrics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, which in turn is recognized and promoted by the American Physical Therapy Association. I have over 14 years of experience working with primarily geriatric, orthopedic, and amputee populations in nearly all the primary clinical settings (skilled nursing, sub-acute rehabilitation, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation.) I currently serve as the Chair and an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Stony Bro...

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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert

Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.

New York

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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

New York

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Stephanie L Burgess, MPAS, BS, PA-C

Burgess Experts INC

Farmingdale, New York

Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine - Orthopedics, First Assist, Surgery, Opioid prescribing, pediatrics, adults, geriatric, lead PA

Over 10 years as a full time Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Physician Assistant assessing patients and performing surgery. Prescribing and monitoring opioid and other medications in pediatrics, adults and geriatric population.

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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

North Carolina

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Jennifer Robb, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner- Occupational & Veteran Health

PRI-MED Exams, LLC

Hamilton, Ohio

General Practice, Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics, Occupational Health, Veteran's Benefits, Veteran, Military, Orthopedics, Work Injury, Government, DOT Examinations, Department of Transportation

Jennifer Robb, DNP, APRN-CNP, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a highly accomplished and dependable Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of clinical, military, and leadership experience. A Doctor of Nursing Practice and dual board-certified in Family and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, she has provided comprehensive care across diverse settings, including primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, veterans’ health, and government examinations. As a retired U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Officer, she brings a wealth of expertise in military medicine, having served in both the Navy and Army, with a deep commitment to veteran care. Jennifer is licensed in seven states and is known for her skill in performing medical evaluations, delivering patient education, and utilizing evidence-based practice to guide treatment. She is recognized for her meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of current government healthcare policies and protocols, ensuring compliant, high-quality care and evaluatio...

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Stephen M Sandelich, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine/General Pediatrics

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Substance Abuse Disorders, Emergency, Critical Care, General Pediatrics, Sedation, Mental Health Emergencies, Airway Emergencies, Resuscitation, Pain, Respiratory Emergencies, Cardiology, Sepsis, Poisoning, Nutrition, Orthopedics, Dehydration, Asthma, Shock, Allergy

Dr. Stephen M. Sandelich, a distinguished pediatric emergency medicine physician, currently serves as an Attending Physician at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and holds an Assistant Professorship in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. With a robust educational background, Dr. Sandelich obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Pediatrics at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children. Dr. Sandelich's clinical and research expertise encompasses a wide range of pediatric emergencies, including but not limited to substance abuse disorders, mental health crises, and the development of emergency department-based interventions. His certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS, ensuring his comprehensive preparedness for emergency medical situations. Throughout his career, Dr. Sandelich has demonstra...

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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

South Carolina

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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Texas

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Sean Harris, PT,DPT, PhD

Spine Expert - Physical Therapist and Researcher

Tomball, Texas

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Therapy - Low back pain, Nerve injury, Workers comp, orthopedics, physical therapy, fitness, anatomy, disability, neck pain, spine, sports medicine

I have my clinical doctorate in physical therapy as well as my PhD, with research emphasis on spine pain. I have also completed a residency and fellowship program in orthopedics/manual therapy, which puts me in the top 0.002% of all Physical Therapists in the US in terms of advanced training. I have over 10 years of clinical experience over a variety of clinics and specialties. I currently own my own businesses, where I do clinical consulting, mentorship, and patient care. I teach other clinicians in the field weekly, giving an average of 10 lectures each month over a variety of orthopedic topics.