Publications

• Prevalence of Burnout in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physicians in the United States

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Dr. Tim Lawler is a distinguished physician specializing in Occupational Medicine and Physician Life Care Planning, with a comprehensive background in both medical practice and leadership. He actively practices as the Associate Medical Director at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group in San Diego, CA, where he oversees occupational medicine and preventive health services. His professional training includes a Transitional Internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego and a Residency in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lawler’s career is marked by a series of prominent roles, including serving as the President of US HealthWorks Medical Group of Wisconsin SC, where he oversaw several clinics throughout Wisconsin - and guided them in providing occupational and urgent care services. Dr. Lawler has a notable military background as a Flight Surgeon, having served with the Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 in Japan, and with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 in support of combat missions in Afghanistan. His exemplary service earned him the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Fleet Marine Force Qualification Warfare Device. Dr. Lawler founded Cardinal Medical Services, Inc. - a specialized consultancy focusing on Life Care Planning, Medical Cost Projections, and Expert Medical Witness testimony. This venture underscores his dedication to providing comprehensive medical assessments and expert insights, in addition to supporting legal professionals and individuals in navigating complex medical and financial planning. An accomplished academic, Dr. Lawler has contributed to the field through publications, such with his publication on "Prevalence of Burnout in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physicians in the United States." He has also been recognized with numerous awards, including the Surgeon General’s Award for Excellence upon graduation from Naval Flight Surgeon training, and the US HealthWorks Leadership Award. Dr. Lawler holds multiple medical licenses across California, Missouri, and Wisconsin, and he is board certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. During the height of the COVID pandemic, he advised the US District Court for the Southern District of California on safe resumption of court activities. Additionally, Dr. Lawler serves on the Executive Council for the Workplace Violence Prevention Association. Dr. Lawler's expertise includes the following: - Life Care Planning - Medical Cost Projections - Musculoskeletal Injuries (both Acute and Chronic) - Disability Case Management - Causation Analysis - Workplace Violence Prevention/Management - Workers Compensation Cases - Medical Record Review/Medical Timeline Creation - Collaboration with other physicians, nurses, case managers, claims adjusters, and insurance specialist - Catastrophic Case Review/Costing Recommendations - Non-catastrophic Case Review/Costing Recommendation - Closed Head Trauma/Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) - Delayed Healing/Recovery Cases At Cardinal Medical Services, we have a vast network of Physician Life Care Planners, general Life Care Planners, and board Certified Occupational Medicine physicians - who can handle high case volume, if needed. Also, Dr. Lawler offers flat fee rates on many cases, especially Medical Costs Projections. Please call or text him directly at 619-241-4942 to discuss any and all cases, or visit www.CardinalMedicalServices.com.