Orthopedic Spine Surgeon • Medical Expert Witness

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Luis Felipe Colón, MD Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon • Medical Expert Witness Bilingual (English/Spanish) Dr. Luis Felipe Colón is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon at Texas Orthopaedic Associates in Dallas and Plano. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, spinal trauma, and complex revision procedures. He provides clear, objective, and efficient medical-legal reviews with a standard one-week turnaround time and excellent current availability. Dr. Colón completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. He then pursued a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York—consistently ranked the #1 orthopaedic hospital in the United States for 15 consecutive years. During fellowship, he trained under internationally recognized leaders including Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi (minimally invasive spine surgery) and Dr. Han Jo Kim (complex spine surgery). He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and has presented his research at both national and international scientific meetings, contributing to advancements across the spectrum of spine surgery. His academic productivity allows him to communicate medical concepts with clarity, precision, and a strong evidence-based approach. Dr. Colón offers medical-legal expertise in: - Independent medical evaluations (IMEs) - Standard of care reviews - Causation analysis - Disability assessments - Workers’ compensation cases - Spine-related personal injury and trauma cases - Interpretation of imaging for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar pathology As a fully fluent speaker of English and Spanish, he is able to review and explain complex medical information for a diverse set of clients and case participants. Turnaround Time: 1 week Availability: Excellent; accepting new legal review engagements