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Professional Bio / Legal Profile Rayden C. Cody, M.D. Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Licensed in the State of Georgia I am a board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM\&R), with over 25 years of clinical practice experience. The first decade of my career was dedicated to academic medicine, where I was responsible for the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows. Since then, I have expanded my practice to include extensive medical-legal work, providing expert evaluations and testimony for both plaintiff and defense counsel. My clinical and forensic expertise focuses on the assessment, treatment, and long-term management of individuals with musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional impairments. I have served in a wide range of legal contexts, including personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice. My services include independent medical examinations (IMEs), impairment ratings using the AMA Guides, causation analysis, and standard-of-care reviews. I am experienced in expert witness testimony in depositions, arbitrations, and trials, offering clear, objective, and well-supported medical opinions. Education & Credentials: * Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – University of Vermont College of Medicine * Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Emory University School of Medicine * Board Certification – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation * Medical Licensure – State of Georgia **Medical-Legal Expertise: * Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) * Impairment ratings (AMA Guides) * Causation and standard-of-care analysis * Medical record review and expert reporting * Life care planning consultation * Expert witness testimony in depositions and court proceedings **Representative Case Areas: * Personal injury and motor vehicle accidents * Workers’ compensation and occupational injuries * Medical malpractice involving spinal procedures and missed diagnosis **Professional Activities: * Active clinical practice in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal pain and injury * Former academic physician responsible for training medical students, residents, and fellows I approach each case with clinical precision, fairness, and a commitment to clear communication. My role is to support legal professionals by delivering reliable, objective medical opinions that enhance case clarity and support informed resolution.