Traumatic Injury Expert Witnesses
Traumatic 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 traumatic injury. The traumatic injury expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Chiropractic, Dentist, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Psychology, Laser Surgery, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neuropsychology, Ophthalmology, and Oral Surgery.
Hisla Bates, M.D.
Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric/Adult Psychiatrist
Expedient Medicolegal Services
California
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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Inpatient Treatment, Standard of Care, Risk Assessment, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Adolescent Psychopharmacology, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Competency, Traumatic Injury, Capacity, Disability Evaluation, Attachment Disorders, Conduct Disorders
Dr. Hisla Bates, MD, Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric and Adult psychiatrist. After completing an internship in primary care internal medicine at Yale, her general psychiatry training was completed at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She continued on to her Child and Adolescent psychiatry Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s, Massachusetts General Hospital/ McLean’s program. She went on to complete a 12 month Fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry in 2020. She is board certified in both Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She uses Mindfulness, Positive Psychology/Psychiatry, and the Expressive and Creative Arts working with children and adults.
Dr. Bates is also the Co-Chair of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Art Committee and the Assistant Arts Editor for the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP). She is a Parsons School of Design graduate, an illustrator, printmaker, speaker and...
Neeti Bathia, MD
Expedient Medicolegal Services
San Mateo, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Back Injury, Chronic Conditions, Joint Pain, Range of Motion, Return of Function, Rehabilitation, Pain Management
Dr. Neeti Bathia is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in the diagnosis and management of spine problems and other musculoskeletal complaints. She trained at Weill Cornell Medical College, the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and the Hospital for Special Surgery, and she has been practicing medicine in the Bay Area since 2011. She currently works as a Physiatrist in private practice.
Dr. Bathia’s clinical expertise includes fluoroscopically guided cervical, thoracic and lumbar epidural injections, facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, and medial branch ablations. She has experience treating conditions that are a result of traumatic injury, over use, chronic medical conditions, sports injuries, and chronic pain. She is also skilled in ultrasound guidance for joint and soft tissue injections, and she has a particular clinical interest in treating pregnant and postpartum women with back and hip pain and people who run ...
Alonie Butler, PsyD
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Bakersfield, California
Psychology, Psychoanalysis
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Traumatic Injury, Correctional Mental Health, Risk Assessment, Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, Standard of Care, Institutional Inpatient Care, Disability, Adjustment Disorder, Military Mental Health, IME, Emotional Distress, Fitness for Duty, Competency
Dr. Butler is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She earned her doctoral degree and master’s degree in clinical psychology at Argosy University in Alameda, California. In addition, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and minored in health science at California State University: Hayward, California. Dr. Butler’s administrative and leadership career has included the role of Director of Behavioral Health and Senior Psychologist Specialist which consisted of monitoring and enforcing compliance with government regulations, developing trainings, conducting audits and effectively communicating with stake holders. She has over seven years of experience working with individuals and groups in forensic –based settings, inpatient- based settings, and outpatient community based setting. She has treated adult individuals with co-occurring disorders and those who are dealing with life stressors (e.g., career change, job loss, divorce, trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse). Fu...
Kevin J. Cebula, DDS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Pasadena, California
Dentist, Oral Surgery
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IME, Chronic Pain, Dry Mouth, Traumatic Injury, Cosmetic Dentistry, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Crowns, Dental Implant, Prosthetics, Joint Pain, Orthotics
Dr. Kevin Cebula graduated from the West Virginia School of Dentistry in 2000. After completing a one-year residency at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he spent 10 years in Lake Havasu City, Arizona practicing general dentistry. He then completed a two-year postdoctoral program in Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine at UCLA in order to pursue his interests in TMJ and sleep apnea management. Dr. Cebula specializes in non-surgical TMJ therapy, oral sleep appliances, treatment for headache, neck pain, and chronic dental pain. His dental practice is limited to orofacial pain management and dental sleep medicine.
Dr. Cebula has been awarded Fellowship in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and received board certification from the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Los Angeles, California
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease
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Standard of Care, Adverse Outcomes, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Complications, Informed Consent, Device-Related Injury, Diagnostic Errors, Myocardial Infarctions, Medication Errors, Post-Surgical Issues, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Infections, Angioplasty
Dr. Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil, is a distinguished senior cardiac surgeon with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), where he has been serving since 2004. Currently, he holds the position of Assistant Chief of the Regional Department of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Chen earned his BA in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University, followed by his MD from Stanford University, and a DPhil in Immunology from Oxford University.
His extensive training includes a residency in General Surgery and a Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School where he served as chief resident in both specialties. Dr. Chen's clinical practice focuses on adult cardiac surgery, and he is certified by the Thoracic Surgery Board. He has performed over 3000 heart operations in the last 20 years.
Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has been actively involved in clinical teaching, training medical students, physician assistants, and new cardi...
Fawaz Faisal, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Burbank, California
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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Traumatic Injury, Nerve Pain, Seizures, Standard of Care, Critical Care, Disability, Back Pain, Stroke, Migraine, Tremor, Movement Disorder, Spine Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, TBI, Concussions, Spasticity, Muscle Weakness, Loss of Consciousness, Oxygen Deprivation, Surgical Complications
Dr. Fawaz Faisal is triple board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine. He began his medical education at the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria, graduating in 1986. He moved to California in 1987 where he completed his Neurology residency at Standford University Hospital. He then completed additional fellowships in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at UCLA. He has since served as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA for 20 years.
Dr. Faisal holds hospital privileges at Providence St. Joseph Burbank, UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. In addition he has been the president and medical director of Western Neurological Associates in Burbank since 2000. His practice has included treatment of epilepsy, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders and Dementia/Parkinson’s disease.
Robert Froh, D.C.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Orangevale, California
Chiropractic
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IME, malpractice, chiropractic peer review, standard of care, personal injury, chronic back injury, whiplash, sports injury, accidents, practice guidelines, chronic pain, auto accident, traumatic injury, reduced mobility, disability rating
Dr. Robert Froh, D.C., QME has been a board certified chiropractor since 2001. He earned a B.S. in Human Biology from Northwestern Health Sciences University. He began his career in Arizona where he practiced until 2006 when he transitioned to California. Dr. Froh has dedicated his career to clinical practice where he takes pride in helping his patients find pain relief and better mobility. He provides diagnosis and treatment of the spine, shoulder, elbow, knee, hands, and feet. He has experience treating injuries related to arthritis, trauma and work-related injuries. He is currently the owner and director of Dr. Froh Spine and Rehab where he treats patients in Sacramento, California. In addition, he is also a member in good standing of the International Chiropractor’s Association of California.
Vlad Gendelman, MD, QME, FAAOS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
North Hollywood, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Sports Injuries, Scar Reduction, Tendon Tears, Traumatic Injury, Fractures, Ligament Injury, Motor Vehicle Injury, Rotator Cuff Injury, Knee Injury
Dr. Vlad Gendelman received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Southern California, and received his Doctorate from University of California at Irvine. Dr. Gendelman went on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. During his time in Brooklyn, NY he served as a team physician of Sheepshead Bay High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Teams. During his residency he completed rotations through six different New York area hospitals including Brooklyn VA Hospital as well as Kings County Hospital which provides Level 1 trauma care to the surrounding community.
Dr. Gendelman is licensed to practice medicine in the state of California, and is board certified with American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a certified fluoroscopy supervisor and holds an operator permit.
Dr. Gendelman holds membership in various professional organizations, includ...
Kerry A. Hannifin, Psy.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Patton, California
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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Correctional Mental Health, Institutional Adult and Juvenile Inpatient Care, Pediatric Mental Disability, Autism, Developmental Disorders, Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Risk Assessment, Malingering, Chronic Pain, Emotional Distress, Cognitive and Functional Capacity
Kerry A. Hannifin, Psy.D. in a licensed forensic and clinical psychologist. Dr. Hannifin is currently a Senior Psychologist Supervisor with the Department of State Hospitals - Patton, where she has been employed for 15 years. In her role at DSH-Patton, Dr. Hannifin oversees the PC 1370, Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST), division of the hospital’s Forensic Evaluation Department, the largest forensic department in the nation. Dr. Hannifin developed and implemented the IST forensic program at DSH-Patton, the first to be fully implemented within the Department of State Hospitals. Dr. Hannifin has extensive forensic experience and has provided expert testimony on various forensic matters. Dr. Hannifin frequently provides forensic trainings, presentations, and consultation.
In addition to her work at DSH-Patton, Dr. Hannifin has a forensic private practice. In her practice, Dr. Hannifin serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and has worked with the Department of Industrial Relatio...
Christopher J Heckman, M.D., M.S.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Norwalk, California
Psychiatry
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, PTSD, Sexual Offender Risk Assessment, Testamentary Capacity, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Mental Impairment, Disability, Adjustment Disorder, Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Inpatient Care, Institutional Care, Suicide Risk
Dr. Christopher Heckman is currently a member of the Clinical Operations Advisory Council (COAC) for the California Department of State Hospitals. The Clinical Operations Division facilitates the development, evaluation, and maintenance of clinical standards for California’s Department of State Hospitals (DSH).
At the heart of the DSH Clinical Operations Division is the Clinical Operations Advisory Council (COAC), an interdisciplinary team of clinicians from the state hospitals who are devoted to the quality of clinical care and therapeutic services that the DSH provides. Dr. Heckman represents the Department of Psychiatry on the COAC.
COAC works closely with clinical leaders to identify best practices within DSH facilities, as well as facilities outside of California and in the current academic literature. While conducting onsite reviews of clinical services, COAC gathers data to design data collection methodologies. These methodologies are used to better understand our patients, i...
Meghan Jain, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Santa Monica, California
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Traumatic Injury, Abuse, Standard of Care, Residential Treatment, Addiction, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Disability, Suicide Risk Evaluation, Self Harm, Capacity, Impulse Control, Executive Functioning, Panic Disorder, Intellectual Disability
Dr. Jain’s interest in psychiatry began as an undergraduate at USC where she majored in Neuroscience and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then went onto Medical School at SUNY Downstate followed by a psychiatry residency at UCLA San Fernando Valley. She then went on to become Chief Resident while completing her fellowship in Child Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA. She is currently double board certified in Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
She has further gone on to become a certified Buprenorphine prescriber, a PEERS certified provider (to provide social skills training to patients on the Autism Spectrum) and a certified psychedelic assisted therapist.
Dr. Jain currently works at Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders in Los Angeles; sees patients in Imperial County via telemedicine; and has co-founded Ocean Bay Psychiatry in Santa Monica and treats children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice includes, but is not limited to; the treatment of Adjustment Disorder, A...
Nicholas Kusnezov, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
La Jolla, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Sports Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Fractures, Ligament Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Rotator Cuff Injury, Hip Replacement, Surgical Implants, Knee Replacement, Reconstruction, Surgical Hardware, Devices and Equipment
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov is a premier, nationally-recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in Southern California. He specializes in total joint replacement with extensive experience in managing complex sports and traumatic injuries.
His interests currently lie in muscle-sparing anterior total hip replacement, state-of-the-art robotic joint replacement, and rapid recovery protocols.
Born on the East Coast, he spent his formative years in southern California, graduating summa cum laude from UCLA bioengineering and AOA from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He was the only dual recipient of the Edward K Rice Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award and university-wide Outstanding Bachelor of Science Award, in addition to being solely bestowed the Longmire Surgical Society Award for his distinctive achievement and surgical aptitude.
After medical school, he subsequently commissioned into the U.S. Military as an officer and co...
Franklin W. Lusby, Jr., M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
La Jolla, California
Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Disability, Product Liability, Vision Impariment, Surgical Complications, Vision Loss, Chemical Burns, Retinal Injury, Infections, Abrasions, Lacerations, Retinal Detachment, Hyphema, Blindness, UV Light Injury, Foreign Body Injury, Management of Systemic Illness
Dr. Franklin W. Lusby, Jr. is a distinguished ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon with a robust career spanning over four decades. Born and raised in Maryland, he completed his undergraduate education at Columbia Union College with a B.A. in Chemistry, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1974. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1978.
Following an internship at Malden Hospital affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Lusby pursued pre-residency studies in Basic and Clinical Sciences for Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. He then completed his residency in Ophthalmology at White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, in 1983, and further specialized with a fellowship in extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation at Glendale Eye Medical Group.
Dr. Lusby is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds medical licenses in California...
Jonathan Macy, MD
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Los Angeles, California
Ophthalmology
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Vision Loss, Optic Nerve, Dry Eyes, Abrasions, Lacerations, Eye Strain, Foreign Bodies, Retinal Detachment, Puncture, Chemical Exposure, Scarring, Cornea Injury, Double Vision, Eye Pain, Blurred Vision, Reduced Peripheral and/or Nighttime Vision
Jonathan Macy is a leading ophthalmologist in Los Angeles. He earned his B.A. and M.D. degrees at Boston University in 1976, with election to Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation, Dr. Macy moved to Los Angeles to do an Internal Medicine internship at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. A subsequent Research Fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute led to an Ophthalmology residency at U.S.C., which he completed in 1981. Since completion of his Ophthalmology training, Dr. Macy has been in private practice adjacent to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition to his busy office and surgery practice, Dr. Macy is a Past President of the Beverly Hills District of the Los Angeles County Medical Association. He is a Past President of the California Academy of Ophthalmology and was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Olympia Hospital. He is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at both U.S.C. and U.C.L.A. and he is the author of more than 100 chapters, papers and abstracts. Dr. Macy...
Ritvik P. Mehta, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
San Diego, California
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injury, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Nasal Injury, Vertigo, Disability, Breathing Difficulty, Dog Bite Injury, Chronic Pain, Hearing Loss, CSF Leak, Infection
Dr. Ritvik P. Mehta is a highly accomplished otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurotology, and skull base surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Facial Nerve Disorders at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He further specialized in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery during his fellowship at UC San Diego Medical Center.
Dr. Mehta is the Founder and Medical Director of California Head & Neck Specialists and the California Facial Nerve Center. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of facial paralysis, where he has developed innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes. He has been actively involved in medical missions, providing specialized surgical care for microtia ...
Sepehr Nowfar, MD, MPH, FACS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Whittier, California
Urology & Urological Surgery, Sexual Health
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury, Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Treatment of Infections, Vasectomy, Kidney Injury and Disease, Circumcision, Perforation, Kidney Stones, Loss of Function
Sepehr Nowfar, MD FACS MPH QME completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He then attended Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans where he received his Doctorate of Medicine and Master of Public Health simultaneously.
Dr. Nowfar returned to California and completed his urology and general surgery residencies at UC San Diego. He joined West Coast Urology in 2011. In his current practice he focuses on advanced robotic and stone surgery, oncology, and tertiary referrals. He has an in-depth knowledge of urinary and sexual dysfunction, including psychogenic causes of dysfunction.
Dr Nowfar is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and serves in many areas of physician leadership. He is Medical Director for Optum-Surgical Care Associates, Expert Medical Reviewer and Utilization Reviewer for multiple medical groups, Medical Executive Board Member, and Medical Credent...
Lisa Stirling, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Encinitas, California
Dermatology
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Medication Side Effects, Cosmetic Procedures and Outcomes, Alopecia, Practice Management, Disability Rating, Allergies, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Cysts, Hemangiomas
Dr. Lisa Stirling is a board certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She has practiced clinical dermatology for the past 11 years and telemedicine for the last 5 years. She enjoys caring for patients with complex skin conditions and uses multiple treatment modalities, including topical regimens, light therapy, laser, systemic medications, and biologics. She is specialized in treating patients with skin cancer, including melanoma. Dr. Stirling believes in compassionate care and a patient centered treatment approach, including lifestyle strategies to improve outcomes and focusing on overall wellness.
Dr. Stirling earned her undergraduate degree in biology at St. Ben’s University in Minnesota, graduating with the distinction of summa cum laude. She received her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. During medical school, she traveled to the Karo...
Andrew Tisser, DO, MBA, CHCQM-PHYADV
California
Emergency Medicine
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personal injury, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, failure to diagnose, standard of care, trauma, traumatic injury, cerebral vascular accident, stroke, heart attack, aortic dissection, emergency department, in hospital fall, causation, negligence, compartment syndrome
Hello! I am Dr. Andrew Tisser, a board-certified emergency physician. With a clinical footprint in over 13 diverse hospitals, I've been at the forefront of patient care, ranging from small critical access facilities to huge level 1 trauma centers, spanning both rural and urban settings. My leadership journey has taken me to pivotal roles as Medical Director for both an urgent care facility and a high-volume urban emergency department.
As a medicolegal consultant, I’ve been retained by both plaintiff and defense firms in a variety of personal injury and medical malpractice cases. My emphasis? Offering rigorous, evidence-based expert insights on failure to diagnose, standard of care, causation, and all emergency medicine-related concerns.
Please understand, that my commitment is to the objective truth of each case. When you reach out, anticipate a prompt, transparent, and unbiased review. Do call or email for an assessment grounded in integrity and expertise.
Irina V. Wiliiams, MD, MHA
Expert Anesthesiologist, Pain Mgmt Board Cert, MHA
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Oakland, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Inpatient Hospital Policy, Pharmaceutical Intervention, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spine Injury, Disability Evaluation, Impairment due to Pain, IME, Nerve Damage, Motor Vehicle Accident, Post Operative Complications, Regulatory Compliance
Dr. Irina V. Williams is a distinguished and Double Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, recognized for her expertise in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership. Dr. Williams completed her Anesthesiology residency at Wayne State University’s Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by a prestigious Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.
In her clinical role, Dr. Williams specializes in the treatment of complex pain conditions, including spine disorders, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and chronic pain related to trauma and substance use disorders. She is adept in various interventional procedures, utilizing fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided techniques to manage chronic pain effectively.
Dr Williams built and developed an Interdisciplinary Pain management service within Alameda Health System. Under her leadership, the Pain Medicin...
Richard Zumwalt, PhD
Neuropsychologist & Former First Responder
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Huntington Beach, California
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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IME, Disability Evaluation, Cognitive Impairment, Traumatic Injury, Cognitive Function, Functional Capacity, Personal Injury, Cognitive Assessment, Standard of Care, TBI, Neurodegenerative Disease, Forensic Evaluation, Risk Assessment, Post Concussion Assessment, Memory Loss, Executive Function
Dr. Richard Zumwalt is a distinguished neuropsychologist with a specialization in brain-related disorders, psychological evaluations, and psychotherapy. He is a California Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved psychological evaluator, with extensive expertise in personal injury and workers' compensation evaluations, especially in cases involving traumatic brain injury, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also has extensive experience in conducting pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety candidates.
Dr. Zumwalt holds a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University, where his dissertation focused on the relationship between self-efficacy and situated cognition in relapse situations. He furthered his specialization with post-doctoral training in Neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University and advanced training in Neuropsychological Assessment at the University of California, Berkeley.
His professional career includes roles as a Neu...
Andrew Tisser, DO, MBA, CHCQM-PHYADV
Illinois
Emergency Medicine
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personal injury, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, failure to diagnose, standard of care, trauma, traumatic injury, cerebral vascular accident, stroke, heart attack, aortic dissection, emergency department, in hospital fall, causation, negligence, compartment syndrome
Hello! I am Dr. Andrew Tisser, a board-certified emergency physician. With a clinical footprint in over 13 diverse hospitals, I've been at the forefront of patient care, ranging from small critical access facilities to huge level 1 trauma centers, spanning both rural and urban settings. My leadership journey has taken me to pivotal roles as Medical Director for both an urgent care facility and a high-volume urban emergency department.
As a medicolegal consultant, I’ve been retained by both plaintiff and defense firms in a variety of personal injury and medical malpractice cases. My emphasis? Offering rigorous, evidence-based expert insights on failure to diagnose, standard of care, causation, and all emergency medicine-related concerns.
Please understand, that my commitment is to the objective truth of each case. When you reach out, anticipate a prompt, transparent, and unbiased review. Do call or email for an assessment grounded in integrity and expertise.
Thomas Chasse, MD, FACS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Augusta, Maine
Otolaryngology, Otology
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Chemical Exposure, Exposure to Loud Noise, Repetitive Strain, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injuries, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Chronic Ear Infections, Vertigo, Breathing Difficulty
Dr. Thomas Chassé is an accomplished Otolaryngologist/ENT Surgeon with over 42 years of experience in both academic and community settings across urban and rural America, as well as internationally. He specializes in diagnosing and treating ear pain, ear drainage, hearing loss, nasal and sinus concerns, and throat issues such as voice changes, swallowing problems, and neck masses.
Dr. Chassé has held numerous academic positions, including Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He also served as a Rural Proctor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Chassé has been an Otolaryngology Consultant for several telehealth and virtual care providers, including SITKA Medical Associates (in the U.S.) and Docspert (International). He is an expert reviewer for the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, Expert IQ, Expedient M...
Hisla Bates, M.D.
Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric/Adult Psychiatrist
Expedient Medicolegal Services
New York, New York
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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Inpatient Treatment, Standard of Care, Risk Assessment, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Adolescent Psychopharmacology, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Competency, Traumatic Injury, Capacity, Disability Evaluation, Attachment Disorders, Conduct Disorders
Dr. Hisla Bates, MD, Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric and Adult psychiatrist. After completing an internship in primary care internal medicine at Yale, her general psychiatry training was completed at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She continued on to her Child and Adolescent psychiatry Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s, Massachusetts General Hospital/ McLean’s program. She went on to complete a 12 month Fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry in 2020. She is board certified in both Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She uses Mindfulness, Positive Psychology/Psychiatry, and the Expressive and Creative Arts working with children and adults.
Dr. Bates is also the Co-Chair of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Art Committee and the Assistant Arts Editor for the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP). She is a Parsons School of Design graduate, an illustrator, printmaker, speaker and...
Richard Gabel, MD, PC, DLFAPA
Expedient Medicolegal Services
New York, New York
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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Record Review, IME, PTSD, Traumatic Injury, Adjustment Disorder, Mood Disorder, Standard of Care, Institutional Policy, Psychiatric Disability, Functional Capacity, Fitness for Duty, Risk Assessment, Psychosis, Abuse, Mitigating Factors, Emotional Distress, Personal Injury, Substance Abuse
Dr. Richard Gabel, MD, DLFAPA, is a psychiatrist licensed in New York State with over 40 years of experience in private practice since 1980. He holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University School of Medicine.
Dr. Gabel has a wealth of professional experience and has held leadership administrative positions in major hospitals in the New York City metropolitan region. He obtained his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, one of Harvard Medical School's flagship hospitals.
His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia. He is also highly skilled in managing complex psychopharmacologic issues in medically ill patients.
Dr. Gabel is frequently sought after as a consultant, particularly in cases in...
Barbara Kapetanakes, Psy.D.
Neuropsych Expert Witness w Masters in Psychopharm
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Sleep Hollow, New York
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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Trauma, Traumatic Injury, Cognitive Functioning, Impairment, Standard of Care, Mood Changes, PTSD, Education Standards, Disability Evaluation, Functional Capacity, Developmental Delays, Psychoeducational Evaluation, Attention Deficits, Executive Functioning, Memory Loss, Brain Injury
Dr. Barbara Kapetanakes is a New York State Licensed Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, with a specialty in neuropsychology as well as general practice. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology and a Master’s in Education in School Psychology, both from Pace University, and has further advanced her expertise with a Post-Doctoral Certificate in Neuropsychology from the Fielding Institute and a Post-Doctoral Master’s Degree in Psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Dr. Kapetanakes is the founder and director of a thriving private practice in Sleepy Hollow, NY, where she provides comprehensive psychological services, including neuropsychological testing, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and divorce mediation. Her practice focuses on adolescents, families navigating divorce, and individuals with learning disabilities, attention deficits, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurocognitive disorders. She also offers support for patients dealing wi...
Andrew Tisser, DO, MBA, CHCQM-PHYADV
Clarence, New York
Emergency Medicine
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personal injury, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, failure to diagnose, standard of care, trauma, traumatic injury, cerebral vascular accident, stroke, heart attack, aortic dissection, emergency department, in hospital fall, causation, negligence, compartment syndrome
Hello! I am Dr. Andrew Tisser, a board-certified emergency physician. With a clinical footprint in over 13 diverse hospitals, I've been at the forefront of patient care, ranging from small critical access facilities to huge level 1 trauma centers, spanning both rural and urban settings. My leadership journey has taken me to pivotal roles as Medical Director for both an urgent care facility and a high-volume urban emergency department.
As a medicolegal consultant, I’ve been retained by both plaintiff and defense firms in a variety of personal injury and medical malpractice cases. My emphasis? Offering rigorous, evidence-based expert insights on failure to diagnose, standard of care, causation, and all emergency medicine-related concerns.
Please understand, that my commitment is to the objective truth of each case. When you reach out, anticipate a prompt, transparent, and unbiased review. Do call or email for an assessment grounded in integrity and expertise.
MaryEllen Eller, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Psychiatry
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Traumatic Injury, PTSD, Institutional Care, Standard of Care, IIED, ECT, Inpatient Care, Mental Impairment, Disability, Suicide Risk, Fitness for Duty, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Athletic Performance Enhancement, NP Supervision, Telehealth, Somatic Disorders
MaryEllen Eller, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is also certified as a master psychopharmacologist by the Neuroscience Education Institute.
Dr. Eller completed her undergraduate studies at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, where she received a Bachelor of Science in biology. She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the Loma Linda University Department of Psychiatry, where she focused on general adult psychiatry, with a special emphasis in leadership and performance optimization. Dr. Eller served in a variety of capacities at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. She was a resident physician in the university’s department of psychiatry for three years, followed by a year as the department’s chief resident. She also served as a per diem psychiatrist in the inpatient chemical dependency unit at the university’s Behavio...
Morgan R. Price, DC
West Coast Chiropractic Experts
Seattle, Washington
Chiropractic
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Standard of Care, Chiropractic Peer Review, Slip and Fall, Billing Reviews, Causation, Personal Injury, Chiropractic Case Review, Medical Necessity, Apportionment, Whiplash, Medical Record Review, Motor Vehicle, Practice Guidelines, Trauma, Auto Accident, Traumatic Injury, Chart Review
Dr. Morgan Price is a residency-trained, hospital-based chiropractor in active clinical practice. She is intimately familiar with musculoskeletal diagnosis, treatment, medical necessity, imaging referral, and medical co-management. She has written and contributed to peer-reviewed, published research in areas such as medical co-management, musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis, and best practice guidelines. She serves on a variety of advisory boards and committees with prominent professional associations and enjoys educating medical and chiropractic trainees as an attending in her clinic.
