Occ Med Expert Witness: IME, Causation, Lost Wages

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Dr. Austin Stapleton, MD, MPH, NPI 1508279142 Dual Board-Certified in Occupational Medicine & Preventive Medicine/Public Health I am a physician specializing in workplace injuries, occupational exposures, and medical causation analysis. My practice, Dr. Stapleton | The Injury Evaluator, is dedicated to bridging the gap between medicine and law. I provide expert witness services, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), causation reports, impairment ratings, and consulting for workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation. My background includes service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa, where I worked as a community health agent, and medical residency training with the U.S. Army. I am fluent in Spanish and have worked extensively with companies such as General Motors, Boeing, and Amazon, performing clinical assessments, causation evaluations, and job site hazard analyses. This unique blend of military, global health, and corporate experience allows me to bring a broad and practical perspective to occupational injury cases. Education & Training • B.A., St. John’s College, Santa Fe, NM • Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO • MD, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • MPH, University of Washington, Seattle • Residency in Occupational & Preventive Medicine, U.S. Army Certifications & Professional Credentials • Board Certified, Occupational Medicine (ABPM) • Board Certified, Preventive Medicine & Public Health (ABPM) • Certified Independent Medical Examiner • FMCSA (DOT) Certified Medical Examiner • CAOHC Supervisor Certification – Hearing Conservation Programs • Former Medical Review Officer (MRO) • Licensed in Missouri, Illinois, Texas and Kansas Areas of Expertise • Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) • Causation Analysis & Expert Testimony • Workers’ Compensation (Missouri, Kansas, and expanding to Texas) • OSHA Recordability & Classification Consulting • Personal Injury Evaluation • Impairment Ratings (AMA Guides, 6th Edition) • Functional Capacity & Return-to-Work Assessments • Occupational & Environmental Exposure Medicine Approach My work is guided by evidence-based medicine, the AMA Guides, and ACOEM’s MDGuidelines. I align medical findings with legal standards such as Missouri’s prevailing factor rule to provide attorneys with well-supported, defensible reports. My goal is to deliver clear, objective, and medically sound opinions that withstand scrutiny. Why Attorneys Choose Me Attorneys value my ability to integrate clinical expertise with legal standards, present complex medical concepts in plain language, and engage early with injured workers before claims are denied. I work closely with plaintiff and defense counsel, providing impartial and thorough evaluations designed to clarify causation, document impairment, and identify workplace factors. Professional Mission I am committed to safeguarding worker health, ensuring fair treatment in the workers’ compensation system, and supporting attorneys with precise, well-documented medical opinions. My career reflects a deep dedication to both prevention and advocacy: protecting employees in the workplace while providing attorneys and courts with reliable medical expertise. Contact Dr. Austin Stapleton, MD, MPH Founder, Dr. Stapleton | Medical Evaluator Phone: 314-252-0523 Email: info@staplecomp.com Website: staplecomp.com