Sports Injury Expert Witnesses

Sports injury 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 sports injury. The sports injury expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Brain Injury Medicine, Chiropractic, Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Radiology, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Sports Medicine, and Trauma Surgery.

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Neil Kaura, MD

Tucson, Arizona
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Musculoskeletal Radiology, Emergency Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology, Vascular Radiology, Thoracic Radiology, General Radiology, Spine Radiology, Trauma, Child Abuse, MRI, CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Worker's Compensation, Sports Injury
Dr. Kaura is a diagnostic radiologist who is board certified by the American Board of Radiology who completed a musculoskeletal radiology fellowship from the University of Arizona Medical Center. He is an expert in general radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, and emergency radiology along with all other radiology disciplines. He is well-regarded and experienced in all imaging modalities, with expertise in cross sectional and plain film imaging. He has more than 10 years of experience in active clinical practice, including being Division Head of Musculoskeletal Radiology. Dr. Kaura previously held academic appointments at the University of Arizona Medical Center and the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Dr. Kaura is a personable, intellectual, knowledgeable, thoughtful, articulate, concise and influential public speaker. He prides himself on being very communicative and responsive with same day (<24 hour) turnaround times on radiology consultations.
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA

Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon

Shawn A. Hayden MD PA

California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA

Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon

Shawn A. Hayden MD PA

Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA

Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon

Shawn A. Hayden MD PA

Georgia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Steven D Lockman, MD

Minnesota Neurorehabilitation Institute

Plymouth, Minnesota
Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Mild TBI, mTBI, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation, Sports Injury, Anoxic Brain Injury, HIE, Post-Concussion Syndrome, PCS, Nerve Injury, Acute Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Life Care Planning, Independent Medical Examinations, IMEs, Whiplash, MVA
Award-winning brain injury medicine physician in active clinical practice. Triple board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Certified Life Care Planner. Former Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Hennepin County Medical Center. 20+ Years of University medical school teaching experience. Experienced Expert Witness & Independent Medical Examiner.
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Marcin A Jankowski, DO, MBA, CPE, FACS, FACOS, CHSE, CPHQ, CHCQM-PHYADV

Experienced Surgery Complication Expert & Surgeon

Mays Landing, New Jersey
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Abdominal Surgery, Critical Care, Colon Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sports Injury, Sepsis, Brain Death, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Venous Thrombus, Pre-hospital Care, Burn Injury, Standard of Care, Surgical Complications, Trauma, Hospital Quality Safety, Policy review, Medical
I currently serve as the Vice Chair for Surgical Quality, Patient Safety and Performance Improvement for the Department of Surgery. Over the years, I have served as Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care (and Trauma Program Medical Director) at two different Trauma Centers. I have significant clinical and administrative leadership experience and have lead numerous peer and quality group review committees and group case reviews. I have significant experience in reviewing and evaluating surgical cases for complications, errors, appropriate management and care as well as serving as an expert witness in numerous medical-legal cases. I have a breadth of experience in graduate and undergraduate medical education and have also obtained an Executive Healthcare MBA degree. I am considered to be a content expert in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery and Healthcare Quality. I have also served on numerous national board of surgery examiner's committees and have participated a...
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Raphael Jaramillo

Pain Physician Expert - Musculoskeletal Trauma

Fort Lee , New Jersey
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Musculoskeletal , Sports medicine, Sports injury, Workplace injury, Musculoskeletal injury
Dr. Raphael Jaramillo is a fellowship-trained interventional pain physician with expertise in spine, sports, and musculoskeletal injuries. He provides expert witness services including independent medical examinations (IMEs), chart reviews, causation analysis, and testimony for personal injury, workers’ compensation, and medical malpractice cases. Dr. Jaramillo is known for clear, objective reports and courtroom-ready communication. He has treated thousands of patients with complex pain conditions and offers deep clinical insight into injury patterns, treatment appropriateness, and functional impact. Expertise: • Interventional Pain Management • Spine & Musculoskeletal Injury • Chronic Pain & Disability • IMEs & Causation Analysis • Personal Injury & Workers’ Comp Available nationwide for plaintiff and defense.
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Lauren H. Goldman, MD

Breast/MSK Radiology Expert, Yale-Trained

New York, New York
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Breast radiology, Breast imaging, Breast cancer, Missed breast cancer, Breast biopsy, Mammography, Mammogram, 3D tomosynthesis, Breast MRI, Breast ultrasound, Musculoskeletal radiology, Sports injury, Worker's compensation, MRI, CT, X-ray
Dr. Lauren Goldman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologist with subspecialty expertise in breast and musculoskeletal imaging. A graduate of Yale University (BA, MD), she has been in active clinical practice for over five years and currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Goldman is the Lead Interpreting Physician for a premier private radiology practice in New York City, where she directs breast imaging services and oversees high-level diagnostic interpretation. Her clinical work involves daily evaluation of complex imaging studies and direct communication of findings to multidisciplinary teams and patients alike. As an expert witness and radiology consultant, Dr. Goldman provides clear, objective, and well-supported case reviews across all aspects of breast and musculoskeletal radiology. Her work includes standard of care analysis, causation assessment, and image interpretation for both plaintiff and defense. Kno...
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA

Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon

Shawn A. Hayden MD PA

Ohio
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Bryce Bederka, MD

Orthopedics, Sports, Adult and Pediatric Fracture

Portland, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - ACL, Fracture, Growth plate, Infection, Dislocation, Multiple ligament, Knee dislocation, Sports injury
Eighteen years in orthopedic practice providing orthopedic and sports medicine care in an outpatient multi-specialty setting. Present practice primarily focused on sports related knee injuries, ligaments, patella dislocation, meniscus tears. Experience doing the breadth of sports procedures including shoulders, elbows and ankles. Provide consultant care at a level 1 trauma center for patients with traumatic knee dislocations. Provided pediatric fracture and acute care including bone, joint, and soft tissue infections for 15 years at a pediatric level 1 trauma center. Provided adult emergency care including fracture, infection, and hip fracture care for 10 years at a community hospital.
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA

Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon

Shawn A. Hayden MD PA

Plano, Texas
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Jeremy D. Busch, DC, DACBSP, CCSP, ICSC, CSCS

Chiropractic Expert – Malpractice & Injury Cases

Performance Sport and Spine

Front Royal, Virginia
Chiropractic, Sports Medicine - Chiropractic Expert, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Expert Witness, Spinal Injury, Injury Causation, Scope of Practice, Worker Compensation, Soft Tissue Injury, Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Biomechanics, Sports Injury, Return to Play, Functional Movement, Dry Needling, Stroke, Cervical Manipulation, Expert Testimony
Jeremy Busch, DC, DACBSP®, ICSC®, CCSP®, CSCS, CCEP Expert Witness – Chiropractic Medicine | Sports Injuries | Rehabilitation | Causation Analysis Front Royal, VA | Nationwide Availability (810) 241-2674 | drjbusch@performancesportandspine.com Expertise Overview Board-certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with 19+ years of clinical experience and a specialized focus in chiropractic malpractice, sports medicine, personal injury, and injury causation. Dr. Busch provides expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense in civil litigation, licensing board actions, and insurance audits. Subspecialties & Key Areas of Focus • Chiropractic standard of care and scope of practice • Adverse events from spinal/cervical manipulation • Personal injury & MVA cases: soft tissue trauma, herniations, causation • Worker’s Compensation: impairment ratings, RTW evaluations • Athletic injury & return-to-play decision-making • Rehabilitation protocols & therapeutic ex...
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Aasta R Pedersen

ARC Orthopaedics LLC

Norfolk, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Arthroscopy, Shoulder surgery, Labrum tear, Rotator cuff tear, Knee Surgery, ACL, Meniscus tear, Cartilage, Hip Surgery, Hip impingement, FAI, Bursitis, Compartment syndrome, Amputation, Sports Injury, Military Injury, Overuse Injury, Nonsurgical, PRP, Injection
Aasta R. Pedersen, MD is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine with over 14years of experience in managing orthopaedic patients. She is a surgical specialist in knee, shoulder, and hip arthroscopy. She also specializes in nonsurgical treatments such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. Sports fellowship trained at Wake Forest University. Dr. Pedersen is a Team Physician and consultant for amateur, military, and Olympic athletes. Dr. Pedersen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. She is a Reviewer for the Journal of Arthroscopy. Dr. Pedersen is currently the Chief of Orthopaedics at McDonald Army Medical Center. She testifies for both plaintiffs and defendants in Medical Malpractice cases and Liability Cases. Provides peer reviews for insurance claims. Areas Of Interest - Sports medicine - Shoulder Surgery – Shoulder Instability - Rotator Cuff Repairs - Sh...