Shoulder Replacement Expert Witnesses

Shoulder replacement 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 shoulder replacement. The shoulder replacement expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, and Sports Medicine.

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John O'Shea

Physician Associate Orthopedic Surgery Expert

OrthoHealth PLLC

Flagstaff, Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder elbow hand, Shoulder replacement, knee replacement, rotator cuff tear, impingment, fracture, dislocations, sports medicine, osteoarthritis, ORIF, preoperative, Postoperative care, nerve injury, workers compensation, frozen shoulder, meniscus tear, trigger finger, DVT, physician associate
John O’Shea is a highly skilled Physician Associate with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Orthopedic Surgery. With extensive expertise in sports medicine, upper extremity orthopedic conditions, joint replacements, fracture care and general orthopedics, he has first-assisted in over 1,000 surgical procedures. His surgical first assist experience spans a wide range of cases, including carpal and trigger finger releases, complex fracture fixations, tendon transfers, shoulder/knee scopes, and both partial and total joint arthroplasties. As a trusted provider, John manages his own clinic schedule, overseeing patient care from initial evaluations and orthopedic urgent care to pre-operative planning, post-operative management, and workers’ compensation cases. With six years of hands-on experience and countless hours collaborating with top orthopedic surgeons, he has developed the ability to assess and predict patient conditions, long-term disabilities, and appropriate treatm...
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Kevin Karl Kruse, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon- Upper Extremity Specialist

Texas Orthopaedic Associates

Arkansas
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder surgery, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Surgery, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Shoulder Labral Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Arthroscopic Cuff Repair, Biceps tendon, Elbow Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic surgeon double fellowship trained in the shoulder, elbow, and hand. Active clinical practice with over 700 surgeries per year. Significant teaching, and national/international lecturing experience. Consults for medical device companies on product development and has patents pending on several medical devices. Former Division one college football linebacker. Now specializes in shoulder surgery exclusively. Busiest clinical practice in the state of Texas.
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Kirt M Kimball, MD

Kirt Kimball MD PC

California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - trauma, complex Orthopedic conditions, knee, shoulder, spine, knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement, work related, apportionment issues, pre-existing issues, fractures, arthroscopy
​Experienced in IME, AME, evaluation in California. Have ability to make sense out of complex musculoskeletal situations including issues of apportionment and impact of preexisting conditions. My years of experience in general orthopedic conditions as well as subspecialty focus have equipped me with a skill set in evaluating complex issues. Brigham Young University (BYU) 1965-’69. ​​Univ. Of Southern California (USC) 1969-70 ​​Univ. of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)​ M.D. Degree 1970-1974 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society Surgical Internship: ​Orange County Medical Center​1974-75. Orthopedic Surgery Residency: ​Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital ​1975-79. ​​Univ. of Southern California (USC) – Orthopedic Surgery Residency ​Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners​​​​1975 ​Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons​​​​1980 ​Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)​​1981-present ​Fellow, American Orthopedic Society Sports Medicine (AOSSM)​​1982-pr...
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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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Eric Stuffmann, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity

Oakland, California
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder, Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Fractures, Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Tear, Trauma
I am board-certiifed in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery through the ABOS. My fellowship training included surgery of hand, shoulder and elbow. I am currently in a high volume practice specializing in hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery. My clinical practice also includes orthopedic trauma. I am publlished in peer-reviewed journals and given have presentations to my peers. I have participated and chaired quality improvement committees. I actively volunteer abroad. I have participated in medical-legal work for 13+ years.
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Corinne VanBeek, MD

Shoulder to Elbow Orthopedic Surgery Expert

Darien, Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Replacement, Adhesive Capsulitis, Injection, Total Shoulder, Reverse Shoulder, Shoulder Fracture, Tennis Elbow, Biceps Tendon, Clavicle Fracture, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Instability, Labrum, Shoulder Arthritis, Biceps Tear, Shoulder Injury, Steroid, PRP
Dr. VanBeek is a board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder to elbow orthopedic surgeon with 13+ years of expertise. She completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University - New York Presbyterian Hospital and fellowship at The Rothman Institute - Thomas Jefferson University. She is the Director of Surgery at Stamford Health. Her practice solely addresses shoulder to elbow pathology, including strains, tears, and arthritis in non-operative and operative patients. She consults for orthopedic implant companies and is a Key Opinion Leader. She has served on healthcare boards, authored numerous research articles, and is a peer reviewer for orthopedic journals. Dr. VanBeek has extensive experience as an expert witness, including testifying at trial and depositions. Her expert reviews are thorough, evidence-based, and unbiased with timely and reliable turn around.
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Corinne VanBeek, MD

Shoulder to Elbow Orthopedic Surgery Expert

Florida
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Replacement, Adhesive Capsulitis, Injection, Total Shoulder, Reverse Shoulder, Shoulder Fracture, Tennis Elbow, Biceps Tendon, Clavicle Fracture, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Instability, Labrum, Shoulder Arthritis, Biceps Tear, Shoulder Injury, Steroid, PRP
Dr. VanBeek is a board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder to elbow orthopedic surgeon with 13+ years of expertise. She completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University - New York Presbyterian Hospital and fellowship at The Rothman Institute - Thomas Jefferson University. She is the Director of Surgery at Stamford Health. Her practice solely addresses shoulder to elbow pathology, including strains, tears, and arthritis in non-operative and operative patients. She consults for orthopedic implant companies and is a Key Opinion Leader. She has served on healthcare boards, authored numerous research articles, and is a peer reviewer for orthopedic journals. Dr. VanBeek has extensive experience as an expert witness, including testifying at trial and depositions. Her expert reviews are thorough, evidence-based, and unbiased with timely and reliable turn around.
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Marc F Matarazzo, MD

Fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Specialist

Elite Sports Medicine

Jupiter, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Knee, Elbow, Shoulder, Knee replacement, Arthroscopy, Shoulder replacement, Rotator cuff tear, ACL tear, Meniscus tear, PCL tear, Articular cartilage injury, Collateral ligament tear, Labrum tear, Arthritis
Board certified, fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine specialist with over 23 years experience. 15+ years of legal case experience Full-time private practice
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Akere C ATTE, MD, PharmD

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Atte Sports Ortho Consults

DAVIE, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacement, Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee Instability, Meniscus, Patella, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Instability, Labral Tear, Hip Fracture, Femur Fracture, Tibia Fracture, Fracture, Tear, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Malpractice Defense
Dr. Atte is a board certified Orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in Sports Medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic and open surgeries of the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle. He also provides general fracture care, total joint replacement with a focus on the shoulder, and more. He has provided care to athletes of all skill levels including professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. He has extensive experience caring for patients involved in motor vehicle accidents and work-related injuries. Common conditions treated include sports and trauma related injuries to the hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle; upper extremity fractures of the humerus, forearm, and wrist; lower extremity fractures of the hip, femur, knee, tibia, and foot/ankle.
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Corinne VanBeek, MD

Shoulder to Elbow Orthopedic Surgery Expert

Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Replacement, Adhesive Capsulitis, Injection, Total Shoulder, Reverse Shoulder, Shoulder Fracture, Tennis Elbow, Biceps Tendon, Clavicle Fracture, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Instability, Labrum, Shoulder Arthritis, Biceps Tear, Shoulder Injury, Steroid, PRP
Dr. VanBeek is a board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder to elbow orthopedic surgeon with 13+ years of expertise. She completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University - New York Presbyterian Hospital and fellowship at The Rothman Institute - Thomas Jefferson University. She is the Director of Surgery at Stamford Health. Her practice solely addresses shoulder to elbow pathology, including strains, tears, and arthritis in non-operative and operative patients. She consults for orthopedic implant companies and is a Key Opinion Leader. She has served on healthcare boards, authored numerous research articles, and is a peer reviewer for orthopedic journals. Dr. VanBeek has extensive experience as an expert witness, including testifying at trial and depositions. Her expert reviews are thorough, evidence-based, and unbiased with timely and reliable turn around.
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Phillip H Behrens, IV, MD

Spine, Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgeon

Phillip H Behrens MD LLC

Evansville, Indiana
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Hip dislocation, Spinal Cord Injury, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Back pain, Neck pain, Knee replacement, Hip replacement, shoulder replacement, fracture, postoperative infection, Cervical spine injury, Failed back surgery syndrome, Lumbar disc herniation, Degenerative disc disease, Spinal stenosis, Compression fracture
To Whom It May Concern, At the age of 17, I was accepted to Indiana University School of Medicine through the 8-year BS/MD program. At my college graduation, I was awarded the President's Medal--the highest award given to a graduating senior. In medical school, I graduated as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, which recognizes the top 15% of medical school graduates. I completed my residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California. I completed a minimally invasive and outpatient spine surgery fellowship at Masson Spine Institute in Orlando, FL under the tutelage of neurosurgeon, Robert Masson, MD. For the past 4 years, I have practiced in private practice, hospital employed, and academic environments. I contributed extensively to the scientific literature with over 40 publications, book chapters, abstracts, and presentations. I have been recognized for research excellence with awards from the WOA (Western Orthopaedic Association), ORS (Orthopaedic Research Societ...
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Kevin Karl Kruse, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon- Upper Extremity Specialist

Texas Orthopaedic Associates

Kansas
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder surgery, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Surgery, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Shoulder Labral Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Arthroscopic Cuff Repair, Biceps tendon, Elbow Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic surgeon double fellowship trained in the shoulder, elbow, and hand. Active clinical practice with over 700 surgeries per year. Significant teaching, and national/international lecturing experience. Consults for medical device companies on product development and has patents pending on several medical devices. Former Division one college football linebacker. Now specializes in shoulder surgery exclusively. Busiest clinical practice in the state of Texas.
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Kevin Karl Kruse, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon- Upper Extremity Specialist

Texas Orthopaedic Associates

Louisiana
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder surgery, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Surgery, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Shoulder Labral Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Arthroscopic Cuff Repair, Biceps tendon, Elbow Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic surgeon double fellowship trained in the shoulder, elbow, and hand. Active clinical practice with over 700 surgeries per year. Significant teaching, and national/international lecturing experience. Consults for medical device companies on product development and has patents pending on several medical devices. Former Division one college football linebacker. Now specializes in shoulder surgery exclusively. Busiest clinical practice in the state of Texas.
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Kevin Karl Kruse, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon- Upper Extremity Specialist

Texas Orthopaedic Associates

Mississippi
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder surgery, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Surgery, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Shoulder Labral Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Arthroscopic Cuff Repair, Biceps tendon, Elbow Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic surgeon double fellowship trained in the shoulder, elbow, and hand. Active clinical practice with over 700 surgeries per year. Significant teaching, and national/international lecturing experience. Consults for medical device companies on product development and has patents pending on several medical devices. Former Division one college football linebacker. Now specializes in shoulder surgery exclusively. Busiest clinical practice in the state of Texas.
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Kevin Karl Kruse, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon- Upper Extremity Specialist

Texas Orthopaedic Associates

New Mexico
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder surgery, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Surgery, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Shoulder Labral Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Arthroscopic Cuff Repair, Biceps tendon, Elbow Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic surgeon double fellowship trained in the shoulder, elbow, and hand. Active clinical practice with over 700 surgeries per year. Significant teaching, and national/international lecturing experience. Consults for medical device companies on product development and has patents pending on several medical devices. Former Division one college football linebacker. Now specializes in shoulder surgery exclusively. Busiest clinical practice in the state of Texas.
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Kevin Karl Kruse, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon- Upper Extremity Specialist

Texas Orthopaedic Associates

Oklahoma
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder surgery, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Surgery, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Shoulder Labral Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Arthroscopic Cuff Repair, Biceps tendon, Elbow Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic surgeon double fellowship trained in the shoulder, elbow, and hand. Active clinical practice with over 700 surgeries per year. Significant teaching, and national/international lecturing experience. Consults for medical device companies on product development and has patents pending on several medical devices. Former Division one college football linebacker. Now specializes in shoulder surgery exclusively. Busiest clinical practice in the state of Texas.
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Eric Stuffmann, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity

Oregon
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder, Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Fractures, Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Tear, Trauma
I am board-certiifed in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery through the ABOS. My fellowship training included surgery of hand, shoulder and elbow. I am currently in a high volume practice specializing in hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery. My clinical practice also includes orthopedic trauma. I am publlished in peer-reviewed journals and given have presentations to my peers. I have participated and chaired quality improvement committees. I actively volunteer abroad. I have participated in medical-legal work for 13+ years.
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Kevin Karl Kruse, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon- Upper Extremity Specialist

Texas Orthopaedic Associates

Dallas, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder surgery, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Surgery, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Shoulder Labral Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Arthroscopic Cuff Repair, Biceps tendon, Elbow Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic surgeon double fellowship trained in the shoulder, elbow, and hand. Active clinical practice with over 700 surgeries per year. Significant teaching, and national/international lecturing experience. Consults for medical device companies on product development and has patents pending on several medical devices. Former Division one college football linebacker. Now specializes in shoulder surgery exclusively. Busiest clinical practice in the state of Texas.
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Nicholas D. Iagulli, MD

Arthroscopic, Robotic, and Sports Ortho Surgeon

RIO Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Dallas, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Replacement, Robotic Surgery, Fractures, Total Joints, Knee Injuries, Regenerative Medicine, Elbow Injuries, Hip Replacement, Hip Injuries, Stem Cells, Knee Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Platelet Rich Plasma
Dr. Nicholas Iagulli is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and robotic-assisted surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow. He maintains an active, high-volume private practice in Texas and provides comprehensive operative and non-operative care for sports injuries, degenerative conditions, traumatic injuries, and complex reconstructive cases. Dr. Iagulli completed advanced fellowship training in arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, and minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. He routinely performs complex procedures including rotator cuff repair, labral repair, biceps tenodesis, shoulder stabilization, knee ACL reconstruction and ligament repair, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration, hip arthroscopy with labral repair, elbow arthroscopy with ligament repair, robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty, robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty, and complex revision procedures. His practice includes evaluation and management of po...
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Kirt M Kimball, MD

Kirt Kimball MD PC

Provo, Utah
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - trauma, complex Orthopedic conditions, knee, shoulder, spine, knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement, work related, apportionment issues, pre-existing issues, fractures, arthroscopy
​Experienced in IME, AME, evaluation in California. Have ability to make sense out of complex musculoskeletal situations including issues of apportionment and impact of preexisting conditions. My years of experience in general orthopedic conditions as well as subspecialty focus have equipped me with a skill set in evaluating complex issues. Brigham Young University (BYU) 1965-’69. ​​Univ. Of Southern California (USC) 1969-70 ​​Univ. of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)​ M.D. Degree 1970-1974 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society Surgical Internship: ​Orange County Medical Center​1974-75. Orthopedic Surgery Residency: ​Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital ​1975-79. ​​Univ. of Southern California (USC) – Orthopedic Surgery Residency ​Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners​​​​1975 ​Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons​​​​1980 ​Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)​​1981-present ​Fellow, American Orthopedic Society Sports Medicine (AOSSM)​​1982-pr...
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Adam Lorenzetti, MD

Shoulder & Elbow Specialist and Orthopedic Trauma

WATERFORD, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery - Rotator Cuff, Dislocation, Fracture, Labral tear, Labrum, Orthopedic Surgery, Tendon, Shoulder Replacement, Humerus, Olecranon, MVA, Elbow, Shoulder, Arthoplasty, Arthroscopy, Repair, Hand Fracture, Wrist Fracture
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained and actively practicing orthopedic surgeon, completing over 300 elective and traumatic orthopaedics cases annually. Clinical practice includes general orthopaedics with a focus on shoulder and elbow conditions including complex fracture, arthroplasty and tendon and ligament repairs. He is also active in orthopaedic trauma taking level 2 trauma call at multiple hospitals and is experience with a variety of traumatic injuries including motor vehicle collisions and work related injuries. Available to provide expert opinion, testimony, or medical-legal consultation in all areas of orthopaedic surgery excluding spine surgery. Extensive experience in standard of care, causation, damages, and need for future care regarding traumatic injuries. Provides expert testimony for Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice, and cases of Physician Competence, including depositions and testimony in both plaintiff and defense cases for malpractice ...