Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with extensive clinical and medico-legal experience, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions involving the spine and extremities. I actively practice orthopedic surgery and remain up to date with current standards of care, evidence-based medicine, and surgical techniques. I practice through multiple office locations across California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County, providing broad geographic accessibility for evaluations, IMEs, and consultations. In addition to my busy clinical practice, I have substantial experience serving as a third-party expert in personal injury and medical-legal cases. I have been retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel and have provided independent, objective opinions in a wide range of matters. My expert work includes case review, medical record analysis, IMEs, and preparation of detailed narrative reports. I have been deposed numerous times and have provided sworn testimony in court. I am known for delivering clear, well-supported opinions and for explaining complex orthopedic issues in a manner that is understandable to attorneys, judges, and juries. My areas of expertise include: * Spine conditions (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) * Orthopedic injuries of the upper and lower extremities * Traumatic injuries and causation analysis * Degenerative conditions vs. acute injury differentiation * Pediatric orthopedic injuries * Surgical indications, complications, and standard of care I am available for case review, independent medical examinations (IMEs), depositions, and trial testimony.