Tendonitis Expert Witnesses

Cottonwood, Arizona

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Fractures, Trauma, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Hip Fracture, Nerve compression, Carpal tunnel, Tendonitis, Arthritis

Highly experienced, dual board-certified hospital-based orthopedic surgeon, with extensive training in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, along with general non-spinal orthopedic emergency department and inpatient consultation call. Areas of surgical expertise include: •Hand, wrist, and elbow arthritis, fractures, dislocations, and infections •Nerve compression syndromes and nerve injuries of the upper extremity •Overuse syndromes, tendonitis, and sports injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow •Lower extremity fractures, dislocations, and infections •Geriatric hip fractures

San Ramon, California

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, Dupuytren’s fasciectomy/apponeurotomy/Xiaflex, DeQuervain’s, trigger finger, masses/cysts, fractures, arthritis, sports, PRP injection, joint replacement, LRTI, arthroscopy, tendon repair, tendonitis, nerve repair, non operative, tennis/golfer's elbow, microscope

Dr. Laura Sonoda is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. In addition to her practice, Dr. Sonoda has been involved in depositions and IMEs. She also boasts several publications describing novel techniques, clinical review, and cadaver anatomical biomechanical studies. Dr. Sonoda completed her fellowship in Sacramento at UC Davis, her orthopedic surgery residency in Orange, CA at UC Irvine, and her medical school training at USC Keck School of Medicine. She also spent a year in New Orleans obtaining a Masters in Public Health degree with emphasis in epidemiology at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Sonoda was raised in the East SF Bay Area, and is happy to return to the area to raise her family. During childhood, she trained as a competitive gymnast and maintains an understanding of the mindset of an athlete. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, working out ...

St. Louis , Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery - General Orthopedic Surgery, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), Fracture Care, Sports Medicine including Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Sprains, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis

Dr. Piontek is an Emeritus Member of both the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Orthopedic Surgery since 1988. He has undergone Recertification every ten years. His present Recertification extends until 2028. As a member and cofounder of the St. Luke's Hospital Orthopedic Services LLC, he has been involved in decisions and consultation regarding patient satisfaction, staff education, implant evaluation and purchasing, operating room efficiency, and quality assurance. He has been the hospital's User/Coordinator to the American Joint Replacement Registry. Dr. Piontek is available for Consultation, Chart Review, Depositions, and Trial Testimony.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - vaccine injury, nerve damage/compression, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, brachial plexus, opioids, narcotics, pill mills, trauma, fractures, compartment syndrome, amputation, scarring, arthritis, infection, MRSA, trigger finger, tendonitis, epicondylitis, medical device design

Thought leader, prolific researcher, and dedicated educator. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Holds a Subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. Active clinical practice at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia focusing on hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and nerve injuries. Completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the Temple University Hospital and his Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital as a Harvard Fellow. Holds the rank of Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Thomas Jefferson University. Serves as the Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program Director as well at Jefferson. Previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Temple University Hospital and Clinical Instructor at the Harvard Medical School. Recipient of numerous honors and awards, including being annually recognized by Castle & Connolly Top Doctors for Philadelphia. Received multiple teaching ...