Permanent Impairment Rating Expert Witnesses

Manchester, New Hampshire

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - spine surgery, orthopedic surgery, Independent medical examination (IME), IME, medical chart review, spinal surgeon, worker's compensation, personal injury, orthopedist, permanent impairment rating, PIR

Dr. Matthew W. Wilkening is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon who has made significant contributions to the medical field through research and military service. A Johns Hopkins spine surgery Fellow who completed his residency and was awarded “Intern of the Year” at Spectrum Health/Michigan State University, Dr. Wilkening received his doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and bachelor’s at The United States Naval Academy. Excelling through aviation ranks to Commanding Officer, Dr. Wilkening earned numerous recognitions while based in the US and on international deployments. In the past 25+ years, the unique combination of civilian and military service has shaped his unwavering commitment to provide exceptional medical knowledge and care. His widely respected orthopedic expertise, research contributions, leadership skills, and community loyalty enables Dr. Wilkening to leave a lasting positive impact on the lives of others. A trusted medical examiner for...

Manchester, New Hampshire

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Independent medical examination (IME), IME physician, permanent impairment rating, medical chart review, peer review, medical chart review, peer review, workers' compensation, workers' comp IME, personal injury, expert witness, medical-legal, orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine

Dr. Douglas M. Goumas is a distinguished, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine, and the diagnosis/treatment of injuries to the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle. In addition to practicing at New Hampshire Orthopedic Center, he founded Prime Consulting to provide independent medical evaluations, permanent impairment ratings, and medical chart reviews nationwide. After graduating from Yale, Dr. Goumas studied at the UCONN School of Medicine and completed a surgical internship/orthopedic residency at the UCONN Health Center. A fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital honed his interests in sports medicine, and foot/ankle reconstructive surgery. As an instructor at Tufts School of Medicine, and a member of organizations like the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the Eastern Orthopedic Society, Dr. Goumas has stayed at the forefront of his field and maintains affiliations at hospitals across the regio...