Podiatry Expert Witnesses

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - adult foot and ankle problems including fractures, foot and ankle sprains, foot and ankle trauma, foot and ankle arthritis, sports, foot and ankle congenital deformities, foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, foot and ankle infection, musculoskeletal infections

Dr. Spiegl received his orthopaedic training at Duke. Residency was followed by a fellowship training in foot and ankle at the Mayo Clinic, He was the first foot and ankle fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon in Georgia when he began his practice in 1983. This gave him the opportunity to evaluate and/or treat a wide range of unusual and complicated foot and ankle conditions. He practiced on the campus of Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital for 41 years, so he has had personal long-term follow-up of the patients for whom he has provided care. Dr. Spiegl obtained his American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certification in 1986. He re-certified in 1996, 2006 and 2016 and he is on track to recertify in 2025 so that he will be board certified to December 31, 2036. He intends to continue active clinical and surgical practice to 2028. Musculoskeletal infections are a second area of interest. Dr. Spiegl is member of 3 international organizations that are by invitation only. These are the M...

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, Gait, Criminal

Dr. Nirenberg is among a handful of clinical and forensic podiatrists. This rare skill-set, and his 32+ years of experience in private practice, provides for sharp insight into most foot or ankle matters. His expertise has been sought by law enforcement in criminal matters, including homicides, and also by attorneys, including the Department of Justice, for a wide range of issues related to the foot/ankle, including personal injury, medical malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, insurance/billing, motor vehicle accidents, pedicure injury and patent infringement. Dr. Nirenberg has served as an invited peer reviewer for scientific journals, including The Lancet, one of the highest rated medical journals. He’s also President of the American Society of Forensic Podiatry and is a co-editor of the textbook “Forensic Gait Analysis: Principles and Practice,” published by Taylor & Francis CRC Press. • Podiatry/podiatrist malpractice, including blood clot, CRPS, nerve injury, arthr...

Santa Monica , California

Foot & Ankle Surgery - foot, ankle, podiatry, bunion, hammertoe, achilles, plantar fascia, plantar fasciitis, foot pain, ankle pain, CRPS, RSD, achilles tear, failed surgery, revision surgery, ankle surgery, foot surgery, ankle replacement, diabetic foot, Charcot

Dr Bob Baravarian is a fellowship trained podiatric foot and ankle surgeon with specialty in foot and ankle surgery, revision surgery, and complex foot and ankle correction. Dr Baravarian received his undergraduate training at the University of Southern California and placed division one tennis at USC. He then went to the California College of Podiatric Medicine for his 4 year medical schooling. He performed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh (Southside Hospital) program for 3 years which is considered one of the finest foot and ankle training programs in the country. Dr Baravarian then completed a prestigious AO/ASIF trauma, reconstructive surgery and revision surgery fellowship in Dresden, Germany prior to joining the UCLA for the start of his career. In 2003, Dr Baravarian started University Foot and Ankle Institute in Los Angeles, California which has grown to 10 locations with 10 doctors and is considered the finest foot and ankle comprehensive center in Southern Cal...

Lutz, Florida

Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Adult Medicine, Radiology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Emergency, Pediatrics, Surgery, Heme/Onc, Psychiatry, Urology

Dr. Pamela Noel graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and completed Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. She completed fellowship training in Infectious Diseases at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. She also earned a graduate certificate in Infection Control and has a Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Practice at the University of South Florida. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Dr. Noel has served as an infectious disease expert witness, assisting attorneys in various infectious disease related legal cases. She has also performed many independent medical examinations for clients seeking disability insurance due to various acute and/or chronic medical conditions. Dr. Noel joined Infectious Disease Associates o...

ELMWOOD PARK, Illinois

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatry, Foot Ankle Injury, Gait Exam, Gait Dysfunction, Injury Fracture Foot Ankle Knee Hip Lower Limb Back, Foot Ankle Surgery, Foot Ankle Arthritis, Lisfranc, Talus Calcaneus Fracture, Degloving, Amputation Toe Foot, Foot Ankle IME, Future Medical Needs, Life Care Plan, Walking Standing Pain

31 years of clinical experience and surgical board certification. Part-time clinical practice specializing in sports medicine, lower extremity biomechanics and working with high-level athletes. Specialist in foot and ankle IME's and post-traumatic gait analysis, including slip and fall injury, motor vehicle injury, and any injury that has affected a persons ability to walk, run, or perform their usual day to day work activities. Expert and thought leader with extensive teaching experience in the use and interpretation of pressure mapping for analysis of both walking and running gait. Has presented on-site training, keynotes, webinars, and conference presentations nationally and internationally in North America, England and Australia. Multiple published chapters, posters, journal and trade articles. Experienced expert witness. Dr Williams has 23+ years of experience providing gait and video analysis for patient's suffering from foot, ankle, knee, hip and low back pain issues that ar...

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, Gait, Criminal

Dr. Nirenberg is among a handful of clinical and forensic podiatrists. This rare skill-set, and his 32+ years of experience in private practice, provides for sharp insight into most foot or ankle matters. His expertise has been sought by law enforcement in criminal matters, including homicides, and also by attorneys, including the Department of Justice, for a wide range of issues related to the foot/ankle, including personal injury, medical malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, insurance/billing, motor vehicle accidents, pedicure injury and patent infringement. Dr. Nirenberg has served as an invited peer reviewer for scientific journals, including The Lancet, one of the highest rated medical journals. He’s also President of the American Society of Forensic Podiatry and is a co-editor of the textbook “Forensic Gait Analysis: Principles and Practice,” published by Taylor & Francis CRC Press. • Podiatry/podiatrist malpractice, including blood clot, CRPS, nerve injury, arthr...

Fairfax, Virginia

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatry, Foot and Ankle surgery, Bunion, Hammer toe, Hallux Valgus, Osteomyelitis, Diabetic foot ulcers, Charcot deformity, Gangrene, Amputations, Foot Pain, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Neoplasm, Foot Infections, Cancer, Complications, Foot Reconstruction, Wound Care, Standard of Care Expert, deformity

Summa Cum Laude graduate from The George Washington University and completed medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating at the top of his class and with honors and awards for academic excellence. Completed a rigorous three-year comprehensive foot and ankle surgical residency at the prestigious Yale University Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut, serving as chief resident in his final year. This is one of top and most competitive foot and ankle surgical residencies in the world. Completed a podiatric dermatology fellowship with Bako Podiatric Pathology Services in Alpharetta, Georgia focusing on malignant soft tissue cancers, neoplasms, infections, biopsy techniques and plastic surgery. Advanced training in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery, including forefoot reconstruction, flatfoot reconstruction, diabetic foot reconstruction, wound care, limb salvage, skin grafting, external fixation, plastic flap reconstruction, sports medicine,...