Podiatric Surgeon-Foot & Ankle Surgery Expert
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- Additional States: Illinois
- Phone: (402) 651-4802
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Foot & Ankle Surgery and PodiatryKeywords/Search Terms:
Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatric Surgery, Diabetic Limb Salvage, Charcot Foot Reconstruction, Complex Foot Deformity, External Fixation, Wound Care, Surgical Site Infection, Biomechanics, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Workers’ Compensation Eval, Plantar Fasciitis, Nerve Entrapment Syndromes, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Sports InjuriesEducation:
DPM, Des Moines University, Ascension Wheaton Franciscan Podiatry ResidencyYears in Practice:
11Additional Information
Dr. James Whelan is a board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, diabetic limb salvage, complex deformity correction, and wound care. He has extensive surgical experience, including Charcot reconstruction, total ankle arthroplasty, and external fixation techniques. Dr. Whelan practices in both hospital and outpatient settings across Wisconsin and Illinois and routinely performs independent medical evaluations (IMEs) and expert medical reviews for insurers and attorneys. He is actively involved in surgical education, serving as a mentor to residents and lecturing nationally on advanced surgical techniques, billing and coding, and clinical documentation. Dr. Whelan is a published author and an experienced clinical investigator, with ongoing research in surgical outcomes, safety of peripheral nerve blocks, and delayed wound closure protocols. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and holds medical staff privileges at multiple institutions. Dr. Whelan brings a balanced, evidence-based approach to expert witness services, including case review, standard of care analysis, and deposition/testimony. He has experience in workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, personal injury, and disability cases.