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Rehabilitation Expert Witnesses

Rehabilitation 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 rehabilitation. The rehabilitation expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Chiropractic, Construction, Correctional Healthcare, Employment, Engineering, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Massage, Medical Devices, Medical Management, and Neurology.

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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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Abhi Kas, MD

Expert Medical Director Skilled Nursing Facilities

California

Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - Falls, Wound Care, Stroke, Dementia, Sepsis, COPD, Pain, Physical Therapy, DVT, Blood Clot, Hospice, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Sepsis, Congestive Health Failure, Kidney Injury, Myocardial Infarction, Palliative Care, Pressure Sore, Edema

Highlights: - Medical Director - >85% of time dedicated to clinical duties - Trial/testimony experience - Evidence based approach to the latest standards of care - Confident, consistent, thorough Dr. Abhi Kasinadhuni is a highly qualified expert witness specializing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), long-term care, and post-acute rehabilitation. As the current Medical Director of a 130-bed rehabilitation facility and multiple SNF/post-acute care centers in Pennsylvania, he brings over a decade of hands-on experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, and geriatric care. Board-certified in Internal Medicine with fellowship training in Vascular Medicine, Dr. Kasinadhuni has served as a physician at facilities including The Belvedere (Chester, PA), Aventura at Prospect (Prospect Park, PA), and others, overseeing patient care for complex conditions common in long-term settings. His expertise spans critical areas in SNF and long-term care litigation, including: Geriatric and...

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Zeina A Grifoni, MPT, NCPT

Rehab Specialist & PT Standards Consultant

San Rafael, California

Physical Therapy - Physical, Therapy, Psychology, Physical Therapist, Therapist, rehabilitation, cardiovascular rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic care, chronic pain management, sports rehabilitation, Pilates, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Post-surgical rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Zeina Grifoni, MPT, is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 20 years of experience in all areas of rehabilitation. Her work has ranged from inpatient care including cardiovascular rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation to outpatient orthopedic care including pre-and post-operative care, chronic pain management, sports rehabilitation, rehabilitation post motor vehicle accident, and special conditions including osteoporosis, scoliosis, joint replacements, osteoarthritis, Elhers-Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s disease, and women’s health issues. She is also a specialist in Pilates and Pilates for rehabilitation. In addition to her extensive range of practice, she educates both Physical Therapists and Pilates Instructors in rehabilitation and how to maximize rehabilitative success in patients while working within the scope of practice. She also collaborates with doctors developing rehab protocols for special populations. ...

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Amir Aljilani, MD

Extensive inpatient hospital & SNF experience

Los Angeles, California

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, SNF, Wound, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Internist, Rehab, Rehabilitation, Falls, Acute Rehab Unit, ARU, IRF, nursing home, nursing facility, IM, Inpatient, Outpatient, ulcer, pressure injury

Dr. Amir Aljilani, M.D. Expert Witness in Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility Care Dr. Amir Aljilani is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with extensive experience providing expert medical testimony and case review for both plaintiff and defense counsel in cases involving inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility (SNF) care, and acute rehabilitation unit (ARU) care. Dr. Aljilani serves as a Lead Hospitalist for Care Transitions in the largest hospitalist group at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he has practiced since 2013. He also serves as the Assistant Medical Director of the Enhanced Care Program at Cedars Sinai, which is the hospitals associated SNF program. He also directs medical care at multiple skilled nursing facilities, including serving as Medical Director at SharonCare Skilled Nursing Facility and as a Quality Improvement Council member at Culver West Health Center and Kennedy Care Center. With leadership roles spanning hospital...

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Vishal Thakral

Double Board-Certified Sports Physician

Westlake Village, California

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Sports Medicine - Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, Muscoloskeletal sonography, Platelet rich plasma, Stem cell injections, Steroid injections, Tendon injections, Trigger point, Achilles tendinitis, Adhesive capsulitis, ACL, Biceps tendinitis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Cervical rediculopathy, Cervical stenosis

Credentials: Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Diplomate, American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography Affiliations: Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA Memberships: American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Osteopathic Association American Association of Orthopedic Medicine Dr. Vishal Thakral is double board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine with a subspecialty in Musculoskeletal Sonography. Dr. Thakral specializes in musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries related to the joints and spine. Dr. Thakral's medical interests include sports medicine utilizing musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided procedures to perform regenerative treatments for ...

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Dr. Kelly S. Harvey, MS, PT, DPT, TPS, CLCP, CFCE

Forensic Analyst, Damages Expert, Life Care Plans

Harvey Medical Legal Consulting

Los Angeles, California

Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy - Trauma, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Burns, Pain Management, Defense Medical Exam, Functional Capacity Eval, Workman's Comp, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Life Care Planner, Catastrophic Case Management

Dr. Harvey is internationally respected as a pediatric, adult, and geriatric rehabilitation expert. She specializes in the treatment of complex orthopedic trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, and burns. She draws from her 30 years of evidenced based practice expertise, utilizing a clinically driven research approach, with the support of a dynamic network of multidisciplinary experts, to serve and deliver on each case. Harvey Medical Legal Consulting provides Life Care Planning, A Day in the Life Video Presentations, Expert Witness Reports and Testimony, Damage Assessment, Medical Record Review, and Life Expectancy Services. Dr. Harvey routinely provides expert opinions addressing the following diagnoses: Orthopedic Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Anoxic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Burn Injury, Birth Injury, Neurologic Injury, Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Illness, Dental Injuries, Psychiatric, Psychological Tr...

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Jared Rammell, MSOP, CPO

Orthotics and Prosthetics

Integrated Rehab Experts

Denver, Colorado

Prosthetics - Amputation, Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics (CPO), Gait Analysis, Limb loss, Rehabilitation, Lower Limb, Microprocessor Prosthetics, Myoelectric Prosthetics, Orthotics, Osseointegration, Prosthetic Coding, Prosthetic Rehabilitation, Prosthetic Socket Design, Plaintiff and Defense Evaluations, Upper Limb, Prosthetics

Jared is a trusted expert in orthotics and prosthetics, with over a decade of experience recognized for his knowledge, attention to detail, and collaborative approach. As an advanced practitioner, he provides expert clinical care, consults on complex cases, and contributes to national policy and education initiatives. Jared spent over three years at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), one of the nation’s preeminent rehabilitation facilities, where he worked with complex amputation cases, neuromuscular conditions, and advanced prosthetic technologies. His experience there deepened his expertise in cutting-edge prosthetic design, rehabilitation strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration, shaping his approach to patient care and clinical consultation. Jared is dedicated to delivering the highest quality care and advocating for his patients. His in-depth knowledge of regulatory standards—including HCPC coding, CMS compliance, and accred...

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Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, EDI, CBCP, MAE, F.ASCE, F.NAFE

Construction Defects Expert Witness

7272 Inc

Golden, Colorado

Engineering, Construction - Construction defects litigation, property analysis, rehabilitation, design review, subrogation, allocation, premise liablity, catastrophic claim analysis

Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, D-IBFES, DFE, CBIE, CFCC, CBCP, EDI, PTI1, F.NAFE, F.ASCE has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural and forensic engineering. Ed's a Certified Level 2 Infrared Thermographer, Certified 3rd Party EIFS Inspector, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant, Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional. He is a registered engineer in the States of AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA,MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, MO, NE, NJ, NV, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR,PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY . Edward has been deposed nearly 800 times, and admitted into trial settings over 125 times. He has been used as an expert in arbitration and mediations over 500 times since the late 1990's. Edward is an instructor for the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, the College of Contract Management, U.K, Diploma in Structural Forensic...

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Marlon O Mitchell, MD

Expert in geriatrics/corrections/general medicine

West Hartford, Connecticut

Geriatrics, Family Medicine - correctional medicine, corrections, inpatient medicine, hospital medicine, jail, pressure ulcer, long-term care, nursing home, visiting nurse, prison, consultation, adult, teen, adolescent, women, SNF, short-term rehab, rehabilitation, plan of care, ethics

Dr. Marlon Mitchell, MD, a double-board certified geriatrician and family physician, brings years of experience across diverse healthcare settings to his role as an expert witness. With a commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care, Dr. Mitchell has worked in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rehabilitation and nursing facilities, large academic hospital systems, and correctional facilities in Washington, DC. This extensive background allows him to deliver nuanced insights into the standards of care in outpatient and inpatient settings, CMS compliance in both long- and short-term care facilities, and the unique clinical and administrative demands of correctional healthcare. Dr. Mitchell’s broad expertise and dedication to objective, high-quality care make him an invaluable asset for legal cases requiring specialized medical knowledge. Contact Dr. Marlon Mitchell for a trusted, impartial perspective on geriatric and family medicine standards, regulatory compliance, an...

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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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Susan Minter, DNP, APRN, CCHP, CWCN-AP

Correctional Nurse Practitioner-National Speaker

Susan Minter DNP APRN LLC

Brooksville, Florida

Correctional Healthcare, Nurse Practitioner - correctional medicine, correctional nursing, nursing administration, nursing homes, rehabilitation, facilities, correctional standards of care, addiction, primary care, nursing standards of care, jails, prisons, medication adherence, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, ICE, wound care, suboxone, detox

Doctorate-prepared nurse practitioner from a leading university. Double board certified. Expert in medication adherence standards and audit trails. Currently practicing as a primary care nurse practitioner at one of the largest jails in the country. 36 years of nursing experience, 10 years active correctional experience, decorated veteran USAF medical corps officer, leading expert consultant for attorneys regarding correctional cases and standards of care for both jails and prisons, including high-profile cases. Frequent national speaker at NCCHC conferences and AANP national conferences regarding current issues and standards of care for nurse practitioners and correctional staff. Published author regarding a study on hypertension medication adherence. High-level administration experience in both acute and post-acute settings, including wound care and nursing home standards of care. Nationally certified in advanced practice wound care (CWCN-AP), with extensive experience in comple...

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Randy J Salmons, PhD, CRC

Vocational Rehab/Earning Capacity Assessment

Orlando, Florida

Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Divorce, Loss of Earning Capacity, Family Law, Workers' Compensation, Evaluation, Employability, Disability, Vocational Evaluation, Labor Market Analysis, Job Assessment, Job Placement, Return To Work, Rehabilitation, Wage Earning Capacity

Dr. Salmons has practiced in Central Florida for over 25 years. Dr. Salmons is able to use standard, approved methodology to establish earning capacities in a wide range of impairments in Workers' Compensation and personal injury. Dr. Salmons also offers his expertise in the family law area offering earning capacity assessments for divorcing spouses which includes an up-to-date Labor Market Study Professionally licensed as a Mental Health Counselor with the state of Florida, Dr. Salmons is able to consider the mental as well as the physical dynamics of returning to work. A national certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, Dr. Salmons Ph.D. in counseling assures clients of the highest possible standard in creditable research and testimony. Dr. Salmons believes it is important to keep clients updated during the evaluation /assessment process.

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Paul J Roubal, PT, DPT, PhD, MSc, OCS

PhysioMeFit, LLC

Stuart, Florida

Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Rehabilitation, neuroanatomy, anatomy/shoulder, orthopedics/manipulation, neuroscience, therapeutic ultrasound, TM joint dysfunction, pain control, headaches, physical therapy in oncology, cardiac conditioning, balance & gait dysfunction and rehabilitation

EDUCATION CONT: Bachelor of Arts in Biology – SUNY Oswego, EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE PhysioMeFit, LLC- Stuart, FL Owner/Physical Therapist/Consultant 2019- Present Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C. - Troy, MI Owner/Physical Therapist 1977-2019 Physical Therapist/ Administrator 2019- Present Responsibilities include direct patient care and administration. Volunteer at Hospice at Michigan 1990 - 2021 PUBLISHED RESEARCH: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Roubal CONTINUING EDUCATION I have been involved in thousands of hours of postgraduate education, including courses taught by the most prominent orthopedic/sports physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons in the world. These include courses directed by Cyriax, Kaltenborn, Paris, Rocabado, McKenzie, Grimbsby, Pettman & Fowler/Canadian Manual Therapy and Olaf Evjenth. I have also attended a large variety of course work offered by various orthopedic institutes, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedi...

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Pia Spitzer, MSN/MSHCA, PHN, RN, FN-CSp

Nurse Expert in Nursing and administrative issues

Wise Alliance Consulting

Overland Park, Kansas

Nursing Homes, Nursing Administration - Elder abuse, Elder neglect, Nursing Home abuse, Nursing professional malpractice, hospital, Home Health, Assisted Living, Nursing administration, Medication Errors, Nurse, Rehabilitation nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Life Care planning, Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation

Ms. Spitzer is a Legal Nurse Consultant. She is an Experienced Chief Nurse Executive, Hospital Director, and Corporate Consultant to multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities in the past, Director of Quality and Risk in a Rehabilitation hospital and experienced in all aspects of Administrative and internal clinical operations. Ms. Spitzer has 24 years of healthcare experience in various settings and has opined on multiple nursing issues as a Consulting Expert and as an Expert Witness. Ms. Spitzer has extensive knowledge of State and Federal Regulations as they apply to Long Term Care, acute care, and rehabilitation. As a Corporate Consultant, she was heavily involved in all aspects of clinical operations including survey preparations, plans of correction write ups, writing and updating policies and procedures, staffing issues, educating nursing staff on clinical skills, elder abuse allegations investigations and reporting, standards of care, and all other aspects of clinical care. Ms...

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Sarah Malloy, MS, OTR, CCM, CLCP, FIALCP

Life Care Planning

Malloy Life Care Planning

Duxbury, Massachusetts

Life Care Planning, Occupational Therapy - Review for merit, home care, occupational therapist, life care planning, rehabilitation

Ms. Malloy is a rehabilitation and damages expert. With certifications in life care planning and case management and a license in occupational therapy, she has experience in both plaintiff and defense litigation. She has testified in both deposition and trial. Her experience includes over 29 years as a clinical OT working in various settings. Her life care planning work has spanned the last 7 years of her career and in addition to litigation support, she has authored articles and chapters in heavily relied upon texts in the field of life care planning. She has also participated on local and national life care planning boards and committees to help foster the life care planning community.

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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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Gurdeep Arora, MD, CWSP, HPM, HMD

Certified Wound care and nursing home physician

Novi, Michigan

Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Wounds, Bed sores, Pressure injury prevention, Nursing Home/Long-term, Falls, Geriatric, Opioids, Negligence, Medical records/documentation, Standard of care, Nutrition & Dehydration, Infections, Escalation/delay of care, Compliance, Dementia, Rehabilitation, Medication side effects, Psychotropics, Restraints, Hospice/end of life care

Dr Gurdeep Arora, MD carries board certifications in Internal Medicine, with specialized credentials in wound care (CWSP), Hospice & Palliative Medicine, and hospice medical director certification (HMD). She has more than 20 years of hands‑on clinical experience in nursing homes (long‑term care), skilled rehabilitation centers, assisted‑living communities, and hospice environments. This background provides a strong understanding of real‑world patient care, where individuals often have multiple medical conditions, work demands are high, and safe outcomes depend on clear communication, accurate documentation, and timely clinical decision‑making. She applies this experience to medical‑legal case review when questions arise regarding whether the standard of care was met. Her focus is on clarifying what appropriate care should have looked like, what steps were reasonable to expect, and how the actions taken align with commonly accepted medical practices. Her combined clinical and wound...

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Dr. Peter J. Arroyo, Jr., OTR, OTD, CHT

Certified Hand Therapist - Orthopedics & Trauma

Rochester, Minnesota

Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Certified Hand Therapist, Hand Injury, Cumulative Trauma, Repetitive Motion Injury, Trauma, Physical Therapy, Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist Injury, Sports Injuries, Range of Motion, Nerve Injury, Elbow Injury, Non-surgical Rehab, Activities of Daily Living, Splint & Orthosis, Rehabilitation, Post-surgical Rehab, Sprain, Fracture

Dr. Arroyo has been an occupational therapist, specializing in the rehabilitation of the hand & upper extremity, for more than 30 years. Dr. Arroyo has held many Leadership positions across the spectrum of healthcare, including: Multidisciplinary Private Practice, US Navy, and United States Public Health Service; ascending to the rank of Captain (Full Bird). Dr. Arroyo has a deep and broad academic and clinical background, including, but not limited to: Hand Therapy, Orthopedic Rehab, Neurological Rehab, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Rehab, Combat & Operational Stress, Concussion Care, PTSD, Disaster Behavioral Health, Pediatric & School Based Occupational Therapy, and Psychiatric Occupational Therapy. Chief, Rehabilitation Services: Federal Medical Center Rochester, Minnesota (Present) • Administrative &Clinical oversight: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Wound Care, Pain Management, and multiple contract services, inclu...

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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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Theresa Anne Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

MASSAGE & PHYSICAL THERAPY MALPRACTICE NEGLIGENCE

Educise PC

Newbury, New Hampshire

Physical Therapy, Massage - Malpractice, personal injury, orthopedic PT , rehabilitation, massage therapy expert witness, exercise, fitness, back pain , massage therapy malpractice, physical therapy , pain, falls, soft tissue negligence, work-related injury, PT standard of care expert, joint injuries, fractures, stretch injuries, causation witness, spine injuries

Board-certified Specialist, Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 1994, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Clinical Pain Specialist PT. Over ten years as faculty in physical therapy, physical therapist assistant, massage therapy and physical education, recreation and dance programs in NY and NH. Peer-reviewed medical journals: published scientific journal author: MOJ Orthopedics and Rheumatology and Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Massage Therapy Journal, International Fascia Research Congress presenter research author, and platform presentation speaker. Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, Back School of Atlanta. Private practice physical therapist and massage therapist for over 30 years. Professioinal speaker for American Physical, Occupational and Massage Therapy Associations, NASA Inomedic Health, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt Medical, Wake Forest, private companies and medical centers across the US. Approved provider of co...

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GEORGE BARNES

Dysphagia Expert Witness | Choking & Nursing Home

SwallowStudy & Associates, LLC

Maplewood, New Jersey

Speech-Language Pathology, Nursing Homes - swallowing, swallowing disorder, dysphagia, aspiration, pneumonia, choking, asphyxiation, medically complex, frail, elderly, geriatric, physical medicine, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, slp, medical complexity, oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, choke

George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S) providing medical expert witness services for legal cases involving choking and dysphagia. Specializing in nursing home litigation and medical malpractice, he offers clinical authority on the standard of care for high-risk populations. George has been a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) with the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association (ASHA) since 2013 and is a seven-time recipient of the ASHA ACE award for excellence in continuing education. George maintains an active clinical practice, dedicating over 50% of his time to direct patient care and the performance of instrumental evaluations, including Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS). This consistent clinical immersion ensures his expert testimony regarding aspiration pneumonia, choking prevention, and medical complexity is rooted in the cont...

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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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Caitlyn A Anderson, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS

Rehabilitation Expert - PT and Faculty

University of Utah

New York

Physical Therapy, Neurology - Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Rehabilitation, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care, Differential Diagnosis, Medically Complex, Post-surgical, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fall Risk, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Mechanical Ventilation, Neurodegenerative Disease, Demyelinating Disease, Hospital, Emergency

Caitlyn Anderson, PT, DPT is board-certified in Neurology and Geriatric specialty physical therapy practice and has been a licensed physical therapist for 12 years. She has extensive experience treating patients in both urban and rural emergency room, intensive care unit, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care environments. Caitlyn has been an invited speaker and provided continuing education on local, regional, and national platforms focusing on rehabilitation and patient management of medically complex populations, emergency room triage and care, differential diagnosis, and the intensive care unit. She has speciality training across critically-ill populations including those that require mechanical circulatory support and mechanical ventilation, as well as in stroke and traumatic brain injury. She currently is core faculty at the University of Utah Doctor of Physical Therapy program with primary teaching responsibilities in the Neuromuscular Management, Cardiovascular/Pulmonary,...

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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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