Publications

• The Critical Role of Orthopedic Expert Testimony in Today’s Legal Landscape
• Why Choosing the Right Orthopedic Expert Witness Saves Time, Builds Credibility, and Controls Costs
• Trends in Orthopedic Litigation: Common Injuries and Emerging Case Types - July 2025
• About Dr. Milne

National Ortho Expert - Shoulder, Knee & General

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Michael J. Milne, M.D. Orthopedic Expert Witness — Knee, Shoulder & General Ortho | Sports Medicine Surgeon | CA QME | Montecito & Central Coast Location: Santa Barbara, CA ▪ Servicing Southern California Central Coast, California, Florida, Wyoming, Missouri Board Certs / Licenses: Licensed in CA, WY, FL, and MO Board‑Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, thru 2035 Fellowship‑Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), State of California Education & Training M.D., UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX Fellowship: Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Vail, CO MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia/San Francisco Expertise & Clinical Experience Former Head Team Physician/Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon, St. Louis Cardinals MLB Club - St. Louis, MO 20+ years of full‑spectrum orthopedic practice, 1000s of depositions, IMEs, record reviews, causation opinions Has performed thousands of procedures, from elite athlete rehab to joint replacement and trauma Specializes in: • Knee: ACL/multiligament reconstruction, meniscal repair, cartilage restoration, joint preservation • Shoulder: Rotator cuff, labral tears, instability, reconstructive surgery • General Orthopedics: Partial/total joint replacement, trauma, overuse injuries Expert Witness & IME Services Independent & Agreed Medical Exams (IME/AME) Personal Injury & Malpractice Evaluations Deposition & Trial Testimony Causation Analysis & Standard‑of‑Care Assessment Concise, well‑documented, courtroom‑ready medical‑legal reports Rapid turnaround, remote or in‑person evaluations Licensed to prepare evaluations and provide testimony in CA, FL, MO, WY and federal courts Professional Highlights Former corporate and advisory board member; strong communicator to legal, business, and medical stakeholders Published articles and delivered lectures on orthopedic sports injuries, arthroscopic techniques, and legal aspects of care Dedicated medical educator and mentor to orthopedic residents and medical students Known for translating complex musculoskeletal pathology into clear, case‑relevant findings Why Choose Dr. Milne? Dual background: Surgery + Wharton MBA = Strategic insights into risk, causation, and liability Reputation for integrity, objectivity, and strong ethical standards Balanced ability to serve plaintiff or defense with impartiality Recognized for clarity in both written reports and courtroom testimony Contact Michael J. Milne, MD, MBA Email: MJM17JH@gmail.com Phone: 805-259-7968 Available for in‑person appointments on the Central Coast or via tele‑evaluation, or by other arrangements as needed Keywords: Orthopedic Expert Witness; Knee Injury Expert; Shoulder Surgery Expert; General Orthopedic IME; Sports Medicine Expert; Arthroscopy; CA QME; Montecito Orthopedic Consulting; Central Coast Ortho; Personal Injury Orthopedics; Malpractice Review