Spine Fusion Expert Witnesses

Spine fusion 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 spine fusion. The spine fusion expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Medical Coding, Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Spine Surgery & Spine Care.

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Murray Spruiell, MD

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

MDS Medical Consulting

Huntsville, Alabama
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - neck pain, whiplash, back pain, spine surgery, spine, robotic surgery, sciatica, nerve pain, spine fusion, laminectomy, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, neck surgery, cervical fusion, lumbar fusion, cervical spine, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, navigation
Dr. Spruiell is an orthopaedic surgeon with additional fellowship training in spine surgery, and he now focuses his practice on all aspects of adult spinal surgery including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal disorders. He attended medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, AL. He then moved west to join the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedic Surgery for his residency. There, he gained extensive training in the management of degenerative and traumatic orthopaedic and spinal conditions. He then moved to California and completed additional fellowship training in Spine Surgery at the University of California – San Diego. There, he completed a rigorous and comprehensive training in all aspects of adult spine care.
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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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Benjamin Bjerke, MD

Fellowship-Trained Board-Certified Spine Surgeon

Nationwide, Alabama
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Neurological Surgery - ACDF, ALIF, Complications, Decompression, Defense, Infection, Interbody Fusion, Kyphoplasty, Medical Malpractice, Microdiscectomy, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Personal Injury, Plaintiff, Spinal Stenosis, Spine Fusion, Spinal Cord Stimulation, TLIF, Workers Compensation, XLIF
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained and actively practicing orthopedic spine surgeon, completing over 200 spine cases annually of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Clinical practice is fully dedicated to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of spinal conditions. Available to provide expert opinion, testimony, or medical-legal consultation in all areas of spine surgery, including cases of orthopedic spine and neurosurgical cases. Extensive experience in standard of care, causation, damages, and need for future care regarding spinal injuries. Provides expert testimony for Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice, and cases of Physician Competence, including depositions and testinomy in both plaintiff and defense cases for malpractice matters. Thorough imaging review (xray, MRI, CT scan) and expedited turnaround will be provided as needed. Has reviewed an extensive breadth of medical-legal matters as they relate to spinal injuries and surgery, and provided wr...
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Paul Saiz, MD, FAAOS, CIME

Spine surgery and coding expert

3 Crosses Orthopedic Spine

Arizona
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Medical Coding - Spine fusion, Spine tumors, Spine trauma, Laminectomy, Discectomy, Total disk replacement, Decompression, Dural tear, Pedicle screws, Independent medical examinations, IME, Causation, Medical coding, Medical billing, Medical necessity, Spinal abscess, Disability evaluation, Workers Comp, MVA
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained in both spinal reconstructive surgery and musculoskeletal oncology and reconstruction. 20+ years clinical experience in spine surgery. Well-experienced public speaker. Special expertise in spinal care coding and medical necessity. New Mexico State Team Physician. Experienced expert witness, certified independent medical examiner, and medical necessity peer reviewer. Licensed in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. Co-vice chair North American Spine Society Coding Committee.
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Christopher A. Sarkiss, MD

Board-certified, Fellowship-trained Neurosurgeon

Global Brain & Spine Institute

Los Angeles, California
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Neuro-oncology, Brain tumors, Brain hemorrhage, Spine Fusion, Spinal stenosis, Meningioma, Glioma, Brain metastasis, Disc herniation, Cauda equina syndrome, Traumatic brain injury, Pituitary tumors, Skull base tumors, Spine tumors, Cord compression, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery
Christopher A. Sarkiss, MD, FACS, FAANS, FCNS is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with a subspecialty focus in neurosurgical oncology and spine. Dr. Sarkiss is the Founder and Chairman of the Global Brain & Spine Institute. He specializes in the treatment of complex, minimally-invasive brain and spine surgery. Dr. Sarkiss graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Political Science. Thereafter, he attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for medical school graduating with honors. He then joined the Department of Neurosurgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City to complete his neurosurgical residency. Afterwards, Dr. Sarkiss completed a surgical neuro-oncology fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Health System. Additionally, he served as a clinical research fellow where his research efforts focused on neuro-oncology, spine, socioeconomics, machin...
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Murray Spruiell, MD

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

MDS Medical Consulting

Colorado
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - neck pain, whiplash, back pain, spine surgery, spine, robotic surgery, sciatica, nerve pain, spine fusion, laminectomy, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, neck surgery, cervical fusion, lumbar fusion, cervical spine, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, navigation
Dr. Spruiell is an orthopaedic surgeon with additional fellowship training in spine surgery, and he now focuses his practice on all aspects of adult spinal surgery including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal disorders. He attended medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, AL. He then moved west to join the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedic Surgery for his residency. There, he gained extensive training in the management of degenerative and traumatic orthopaedic and spinal conditions. He then moved to California and completed additional fellowship training in Spine Surgery at the University of California – San Diego. There, he completed a rigorous and comprehensive training in all aspects of adult spine care.
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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Florida
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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Jayson A Sack, MD

Spine and Cranial Neurosurgeon

Tampa, Florida
Neurological Surgery - Spine, Brain, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, subdural, epidural, spine fracture, spine fusion, laminectomy, spine injury, brain tumor, spine tumor, spine infection, epidural abscess, cauda equina, spinal cord, spinal stenosis, cord compression, diskectomy
I am a board-certified neurological surgeon specializing in neurosurgery. I specialize in both simple and complex spine conditions, as well as intracranial neurosurgery. I am a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and a Diplomat of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. I strive to provide exceptional, compassionate care for a wide range of spine and brain-related issues. In addition, I continue to explore new ways to limit morbidity, minimize risk, and improve outcomes through the latest technology and innovation. My relationship with God is what drew me to medicine. I consider myself a servant of God first, and it is only through HIS guidance and grace that I can do what I do. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my kids, staying fit through triathlon training, and actively keeping up with my faith through involvement in my church. As an expert witness, I commit to providing the highest quality of service ...
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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Albany , Georgia
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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Damien Doute, MD

ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGERY AND GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Spine and Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC

Decatur, Georgia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Pedicle Screws, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Joint Replacement, Fracture/Dislocation, Paralysis, Spine Fusion, Degenerative Spine, Scoliosis, Radiculopathy, Nerve Injury, Laminectomy, Discectomy
I am spine fellowship trained and have practiced a large amount of this discipline since my fellowship in 1998. My spinal expertise lies in the treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine in terms of nonoperative and operative treatment, congenital, traumatic, and degenerative problems. I am comfortable in anterior, posterior and lateral approaches to the entire spine. Spine Surgery, complex and non-complex, cervical, thoracic and lumbar, including revision surgery, is my forte. I have also practiced a large amount of general orthopedics surgery since residency, concentrating on total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fractures. I am comfortable with hip, knee and shoulder surgery and diagnosis, including trauma/fractures. I have taken general emergency room call consistently. I also routinely perform knee and shoulder arthroscopy and deal with foot and ankle problems and trauma. I have given both trial and deposition testimony in a variety of cases. My me...
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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Louisiana
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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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Mississippi
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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Paul Saiz, MD, FAAOS, CIME

Spine surgery and coding expert

3 Crosses Orthopedic Spine

Las Cruces, New Mexico
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Medical Coding - Spine fusion, Spine tumors, Spine trauma, Laminectomy, Discectomy, Total disk replacement, Decompression, Dural tear, Pedicle screws, Independent medical examinations, IME, Causation, Medical coding, Medical billing, Medical necessity, Spinal abscess, Disability evaluation, Workers Comp, MVA
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained in both spinal reconstructive surgery and musculoskeletal oncology and reconstruction. 20+ years clinical experience in spine surgery. Well-experienced public speaker. Special expertise in spinal care coding and medical necessity. New Mexico State Team Physician. Experienced expert witness, certified independent medical examiner, and medical necessity peer reviewer. Licensed in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. Co-vice chair North American Spine Society Coding Committee.
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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

New York
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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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

North Carolina
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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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

South Carolina
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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Henry H Barnard II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Barnard Consulting

Texas
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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Paul Saiz, MD, FAAOS, CIME

Spine surgery and coding expert

3 Crosses Orthopedic Spine

Texas
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Medical Coding - Spine fusion, Spine tumors, Spine trauma, Laminectomy, Discectomy, Total disk replacement, Decompression, Dural tear, Pedicle screws, Independent medical examinations, IME, Causation, Medical coding, Medical billing, Medical necessity, Spinal abscess, Disability evaluation, Workers Comp, MVA
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained in both spinal reconstructive surgery and musculoskeletal oncology and reconstruction. 20+ years clinical experience in spine surgery. Well-experienced public speaker. Special expertise in spinal care coding and medical necessity. New Mexico State Team Physician. Experienced expert witness, certified independent medical examiner, and medical necessity peer reviewer. Licensed in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. Co-vice chair North American Spine Society Coding Committee.
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Luis F Colon, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon • Medical Expert Witness

Dallas, Texas
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Cervical spine, Lumbar spine, Spine trauma, MVC, Neck pain, Back pain, Thoracic spine, Cervical radiculopathy, Lumbar radiculopathy, Cervical myelopathy, Spine fusion, Spinal decompression
Luis Felipe Colón, MD Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon • Medical Expert Witness Bilingual (English/Spanish) Dr. Luis Felipe Colón is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon at Texas Orthopaedic Associates in Dallas and Plano. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, spinal trauma, and complex revision procedures. He provides clear, objective, and efficient medical-legal reviews with a standard one-week turnaround time and excellent current availability. Dr. Colón completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. He then pursued a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York—consistently ranked the #1 orthopaedic hospital in the United States for 15 consecutive years. During fellowship, he trained under internationally recognized leaders including Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi (minimally invasive spine surgery) and Dr. Han Jo Kim (complex spine surge...