Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of hand surgery expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on hand surgery and related issues. Hand surgery expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these hand surgery expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Hand Surgery, Fractures, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel, Elbow, Wrist, Arthritis, Cubital Tunnel, Breast Reconstruction, Hand, Hand Trauma, Nerve Injury, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Wound Care, and Amputation.
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Ralph N. Purcell, MD
Purcell Orthopedic Institute
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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General Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Impairment Ratings, Personal Injury, Industrial Injury, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Orthopedics
Board Certified Practicing Orthopedic Surgeon,
Fellowship Trained in Hand Surgery,
Fellow of Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Impairment Ratings, Expert Witness, Industrial Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Extremity Surgery, Spine.
Attending Ortho Surgeon Columbia U.- 15 yrs.
Harvard, Columbia and New York U. Trained,
National Lecturer on IMEs and Injury Causation.
Extensive Deposition and Trial Experience.
Dr. Purcell is licensed in AZ, NV, UT, WY, KS, IA, WA, AK, OR, ID, NE, MT, CO and FL*
(*FL is telemedicine only)
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Jeffrey E. Budoff, MD
Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Expert
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Arm, Upper Extremity, Rotator Cuff, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Pain, Trauma, Reconstruction, Fractures, Dislocations, Arthritis, Nerve Injuries, Tendon Injuries, Infection, Causation, Independent Medical Examinations / IMEs
Jeffrey E. Budoff, MD is a Board Certified Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity surgeon, with a Certificate of Additional Qualification in Hand Surgery. He specializes in the Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder. Dr. Budoff completed two fellowships, in both Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Budoff was previously an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine, where he taught residents and fellows for nine years.
Dr. Budoff has edited 7 textbooks and part of another, written 47 peer-reviewed papers and authored 23 textbook chapters. He is an expert in arthroscopic and open surgery of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder. Dr. Budoff served as an Associate Master Instructor of shoulder arthroscopy for a national organization, where he taught other practicing orthopedic surgeons the most up-to-date techniques. He was an Associate Editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery and a Reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, two of the most prestigious orthop...
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Christopher J Goodenough, MD
Hand and plastic surgeon - University of Utah
University of Utah
Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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Hand surgery, Plastic surgery, Burn reconstruction, Microsurgery, Wrist surgery, Nerve reconstruction, Soft tissue reconstruction, Limb salvage, Extremity reconstruction, Flap surgery, Pressure wounds, wound, Fractures, Nerve transfer, Tendon transfer, Tendon repair, peripheral nerve surgery, hand trauma, carpal tunnel surgery
Dr. Goodenough is a plastic surgeon, with specialization in hand and microsurgery. His practice focuses on hand surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery, including bone, tendon, nerve, and soft tissue reconstruction. He has special interests in microsurgical reconstruction, nerve surgery, limb salvage, burn reconstruction of the hand.
Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, he is in active practice at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. He trained in general and plastic surgery at the University of Texas - Houston, and attended fellowship at the Buncke Clinic in San Fransisco, which focused on complex extremity reconstruction, nerve surgery and microsurgery. His practice deals with all aspects of hand, wrist and forearm surgery, including bone and joint, tendon, nerve, vascular, and soft tissue injuries. He also has significant experience in subspecialty aspects of hand surgery, including pediatric hand surgery, han...
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Ralph N. Purcell, MD
Purcell Orthopedic Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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General Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Impairment Ratings, Personal Injury, Industrial Injury, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Orthopedics
Board Certified Practicing Orthopedic Surgeon,
Fellowship Trained in Hand Surgery,
Fellow of Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Impairment Ratings, Expert Witness, Industrial Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Extremity Surgery, Spine.
Attending Ortho Surgeon Columbia U.- 15 yrs.
Harvard, Columbia and New York U. Trained,
National Lecturer on IMEs and Injury Causation.
Extensive Deposition and Trial Experience.
Dr. Purcell is licensed in AZ, NV, UT, WY, KS, IA, WA, AK, OR, ID, NE, MT, CO and FL*
(*FL is telemedicine only)
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Jonathan A Zelken, MD
Jonathan Zelken MD
Arizona
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery
Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row.
After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan.
Dr. Ze...
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Charles D Varela, M.D.
Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Ozark Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Center, PA
Mountain View, Arkansas
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Hand and Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery
License(s): AR, MO
Over 30 Years of active clinical practice.
Review 5-10 medical/legal cases a year.
20 years performing IMEs
100 IMEs performed
Served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, U.S. Army Combat Support Hosptial
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center
Authored 10 peer reviewed articles
Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery Certification, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
I am available to review medical cases quickly and cost-effectively.
I provide straightforward, impartial feedback concerning the merits of each case and offer thorough services for both plaintiff and defense attorneys throughout the entire process.
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Jonathan A Zelken, MD
Jonathan Zelken MD
Newport Beach, California
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery
Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row.
After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan.
Dr. Ze...
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Steven D Lin, MD, FAAOS, SCSH
Double Board Certified Orthopedic & Hand Surgeon
SPECTRUM MEDICAL EVALUATORS
EL CAJON, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Upper Extremity, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Nerve Transfer, Hand Surgeon, Orthopedic Trauma, Reconstruction, Shoulder Surgery, Board Certified Hand Surgeon, Pediatric Hand Surgeon
Dr. Steven D. Lin is a Board Certified fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, and specializes in treatment of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Microsurgery.
He has worked with world-renowned hand and upper-extremity surgeons across the United States and abroad. Having trained with Dr. A. Lee Osterman at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, and Dr. Scott H. Kozin at Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, he is experienced in all aspects of upper extremity reconstruction from shoulder to fingertips.
His special interests include wrist arthroscopy, microsurgery, sports injuries, arthritis, and upper extremity trauma.
Dr. Lin is also comprehensively trained in Orthopaedic Trauma and General Orthopaedics. He received extensive training at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Hospitals, taking care of patients ranging from USC athletes to high-energy trauma reconstruction. Highly involved in clinical research, Dr. Lin has multiple publica...
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Laura Sonoda, MD, MPH
Active board-certified Ortho Hand Surgeon
Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists
Pleasanton, California
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, Dupuytren’s fasciectomy/apponeurotomy/Xiaflex, DeQuervain’s, trigger finger, masses/cysts, fractures, arthritis, sports, PRP injection, joint replacement, LRTI, arthroscopy, tendon repair, tendonitis, nerve repair, non operative, tennis elbow, microscope, golfers elbow
Dr. Laura Sonoda is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. In addition to her practice, Dr. Sonoda has been involved in depositions and IMEs. She also boasts several publications describing novel techniques, clinical review, and cadaver anatomical biomechanical studies.
Dr. Sonoda completed her fellowship in Sacramento at UC Davis, her orthopedic surgery residency in Orange, CA at UC Irvine, and her medical school training at USC Keck School of Medicine. She also spent a year in New Orleans obtaining a Masters in Public Health degree with emphasis in epidemiology at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Sonoda was raised in the East SF Bay Area, and is happy to return to the area to raise her family. During childhood, she trained as a competitive gymnast and maintains an understanding of the mindset of an athlete. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, working out ...
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Sepideh Saber, MD, FACS
Stanford, USC, NYU Trained Plastic & Hand Surgeon
Encino, California
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Medical Malpractice, Nerve Injury, Scarring and Deformity, Workplace Injury, Damages Assessment, Standard of Care, Fractures, Facial Trauma, Motor Vehicle Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Burns, Breast Reconstruction, Surgical Complications, Hand & Upper Extremity Trauma, Soft Tissue Injury, Implant Complications, Causation Analysis
Professional Summary:
Dr. Sepideh Saber, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with fellowship training in hand and microsurgery. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, completed an integrated Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at USC, and subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in hand and microsurgery at NYU.
Dr. Saber maintains an active clinical practice with extensive experience in the evaluation and surgical management of complex traumatic, reconstructive, and post-injury conditions. Her clinical background includes the treatment of hand and upper extremity trauma, nerve injuries, fractures, burns, facial trauma, scarring and deformity, breast reconstruction, and complications arising from prior surgical care.
As an expert witness, Dr. Saber provides objective, evidence-based opinions in matters involving medical malpractice (plaintiff and defense), catastrophic injury, standard-of-care analy...
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Glenn D Cohen, MD
Glenn D Cohen, MD, Inc
Westlake Village, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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DeQuervain's Tendonitis, Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Successful Surgical Practice, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thumb Arthritis hand/wrist osteoarthritis, Trigger Finger / Thumb, Dupuytren’s Disease, Traumatic Hand fractures, Finger amputations, Ganglion cysts
Credentials:
- Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow
- Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
University Affiliation:
- Adjunct Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.
Hospital Affiliations:
- Los Robles Regional Medical Center
- Past Medical Director of the Specialty Surgical Center Westlake Village for over 10 years.
Dr. Cohen possesses two board-certifications; one in Hand, Wrist and Elbow surgery and the other in orthopedic surgery. He is internationally recognized as the go to person for professional athletes, musicians, celebrities, Olympians, medical professionals, fire and police personnel and anyone with hand, wrist or elbow problems. This year marks his 23rd year in private practice in Southern California. Although primarily a clinical physician, Dr. Cohen has been an expert witness for...
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Douglas H L Chin, MD, CAQ, FACS
Harvard-MIT Plastic & Hand Surgeon
East Bay Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Oakland, California
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Peripheral Nerve, Burns, Scars, Dog bites, Lacerations abrasions avulsions, Motor vehicle injury, Hot coffee injury, Car Crash, Slip and Fall, Airline injuries, Product Liability, Workplace accident, Bike accident, Car accidents, torture, asylum, human rights
Dr. Douglas Chin is one of the leading Plastic & Reconstructive surgeons and Hand & Upper Extremity surgeons in Northern California. He received his medical education at the M.I.T.-Harvard Medical School Division of Health Science & Technology before completing surgical training at NYU, Bellevue Hospital, and UCLA. He is quadruply trained in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Hand Surgery, Microsurgery, and Cosmetic Surgery. He is a leading expert in peripheral nerve disorders and catastrophic hand injuries. He was formerly a research associate at the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases and completed a doctoral thesis on burn immunology at the Harvard Medical School and M.I.T.
A graduate of Harvard College, M.I.T., and the Harvard Medical School, Dr. Chin completed surgical training in Plastic Surgery at the NYU Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and in Upper Extremity Surgery and Microsurgery in the Department of Orthopedics at the UCLA Ce...
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Eric Stuffmann, MD
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity
Oakland, California
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Shoulder, Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Fractures, Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Tear, Trauma
I am board-certiifed in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery through the ABOS. My fellowship training included surgery of hand, shoulder and elbow. I am currently in a high volume practice specializing in hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery. My clinical practice also includes orthopedic trauma. I am publlished in peer-reviewed journals and given have presentations to my peers. I have participated and chaired quality improvement committees. I actively volunteer abroad. I have participated in medical-legal work for 13+ years.
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John F Cook, Jr, MD
Newport Beach, California
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Double Board Certified Orthopedic Hand Wrist and Upper Extremity Specialist, IME, QME
Additional Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating by the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
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Mort Rizvi, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
North Hollywood, California
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Facial Trauma, Hand Trauma, Scarring, Standard of Care, Fractures, Wound Care, Facial Injury, Hand Injury, Informed Consent, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, Post Trauma Reconstructive Surgery, Skin Abrasions, Finger Injury, Microvascular Surgery, Adverse Reactions
Dr. Mort Rizvi is one of the leading plastic and cosmetic surgeons in the Greater Los Angeles area, but he is also known as one of Southern California’s most versatile surgeons of any type. Dr. Rizvi is board-certified both in plastic surgery and hand surgery. He is also a widely respected craniofacial, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgeon with an in-depth background in microsurgery.
His training began in medical school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where he had also completed his undergraduate work. After that, Dr. Rizvi completed his general surgery residency in 2003 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He then went to Houston Methodist Hospital, where he finished his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery in 2006. Later, Dr. Rizvi completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center (also referred to as CountyUSC). He completed his craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery fellowship training at Children’s Hosp...
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Douglas Mackenzie, MD
Experienced Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hand Surgeon
California
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand trauma, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, mommy makeover, medical spa, wound care, skin cancer, abdominoplasty, breast implants, dog bites, scars, breast reduction, breast lift, facial plastic surgery, Moh's reconstruction, hand surgery, breast reconstruction
I have a broad clinical experience in plastic surgery including both aesthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. My career began in academics as Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University following a fellowship in hand and microsurgery. I started a private practice in Santa Barbara where for over 20 years I did almost exclusively aesthetic surgery and adjunctive, nonsurgical aesthetic procedures such as injectables and laser/IPL. I continue to do aesthetic surgery, but now work at a regional medical center in Tennessee (Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee) where my practice is predominately hand surgery, breast reconstruction, complex wound care, and skin cancer. I often work with orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, oncologic breast surgeons, dermatologists, and wound care specialists to provide appropriate plastic surgery support.
Training:
MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
General Surgery residency at Cedars...
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Benson Pulikkottil, MD, FACS
Plastic Surgery, Burn Surgery, Hand Surgery
Denver, Colorado
Burns, Hand Surgery
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Burn Surgery, Wound surgery, Pressure sore, Microsurgery, Burn reconstruction, Pressure ulcer, Peripheral nerve surgery, Amputee care, Aesthetic surgery, Wound care, Amputation, Scar revision
Dr. Benson Pulikkottil MD, FACS is a double board-certified burn, orthopedic hand, nerve, plastic surgeon and microsurgeon. He has been the medical director of the Burn and Reconstructive Center at Swedish Medical Center since 2017. In April 2022, he secured the prestigious and distinguishing accolade of American Burn Verification marking Swedish Medical Center as one of three hospitals with American Burn Verification amongst the 184 hospitals within the HCA system. In addition, Dr. Pulikkottil daily performs the full gamut of plastic and reconstructive surgery with additional expertise in hand, wrist and upper extremity reconstruction. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and abstracts, he is an expert in his field. He routinely presents at local, national and international conferences and has over 150 such presentations. He is an active member of several plastic, burn and hand societies. He has over 481 five-star Google reviews of validated patients. Reconst...
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Lily Daniali, MD, FACS
Colorado Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery PLLC
Denver, Colorado
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Burn Surgery, Microsurgery, Breast Reconstruction, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Wound Care, Wound Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Burn Reconstruction, Amputee Care, Amputation, Pressure Sore, Pressure Ulcer, Aesthetic surgery, Scar revision
Dr. Lily Daniali MD, FACS is a double board-certified burn, hand, nerve, plastic surgeon, microsurgeon and craniofacial surgeon. She completed her plastic surgery training with two sub-specialty fellowships in hand and microsurgery and craniofacial surgery. Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Daniali has an additional certification of qualification in hand surgery. She is a plastic surgeon at the Burn and Reconstructive Center at Swedish Medical Center since 2016, and she has been instrumental in obtaining verification as an accredited American Burn Association burn center in 2022. Dr. Daniali daily performs the full gamut of plastic and reconstructive surgery, and she provides on call services at the level 1 trauma center and burn center for burn injuries, wounds, soft tissue traumatic injuries, hand injuries, and other complex conditions requiring reconstructive services. Additionally, she is the medical director of the Center for Wound Healing at Swed...
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Seth TeBockhorst, MS, MD
Hand and Plastic Surgeon - Chief of Division
Meaningful Hands
Boulder, Colorado
Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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Nerve, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand, Hand Trauma, Burn, Plastic Surgery, Cubital Tunnel, Extremity Reconstruction, Fracture, Wrist, Carpal tunnel, Tendon, Dislocation, Arthritis, Infection, Microsurgery, Soft tissue reconstruction, Pressure wounds, Skin graft, Finger
Distinguished hand and microvascular surgeon with extensive experience in both clinical practice and leadership. Currently serving as an Attending Hand and Microvascular Surgeon. Formerly the Director of Microsurgery at St. Anthony Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Lakewood, Colorado. I completed my Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern and my residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Colorado. I hold a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine, and dual Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physiology from the University of California, Davis. I am an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and a board-certified member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, I am well-versed in the latest surgical techniques and technologies. My contributions to the field are reflected in numerous publications and presentations at national conferences. My dedication to adva...
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Michael Aron, MD
Farmington, Connecticut
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Elbow Surgery, General Orthopedics, Industrial Injuries, Impairment Ratings, Pediatric Orthopedics, Work injuries, Sports Injuries, Nerve and trauma surgery, Case review, Record Review, IME, Personal Injury, Malpractice
Board Certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery.
Associate Professor University of Connecticut School of Medicine
In active practice seeing patients for issues regarding the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder along with general orthopedic conditions.
Expert witness, malpractice review, permanency evaluation,IME, deposition and trial experience for both plaintiff and defendant for over 20 years.
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Eric Spencer, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Dep't Chief
Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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shoulder surgery, knee surgery, wrist surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, upper extremity specialist, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, ORIF, fracture care, joint instability, general orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper extremity tendinitis, operative and nonoperative
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a thriving private practice in Westchester, New York. I specialize in Sports Medicine, as well as conditions and surgery of the shoulder, knee, hand, wrist, and elbow. Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is one of the premier Orthopedic groups in Westchester County. We strive to provide world class Orthopedic care in the community setting. I have the honor of being made Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in January, 2024.
I have two Ivy league degrees, including an Honors degree from Dartmouth College, and medical school at Columbia University. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. While there I also studied at Harvard University (Pediatric Orthopedics), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Orthopedic Oncology), and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas (Orthopedic Trauma). I completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joint Dis...
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Tyson Cobb, MD
Florida
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
Dr. Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings.
Specialized areas of expertise include shoulder arthroscopy, cubital tunnel surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury.
Dr. Cobb is a past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the world in the use...
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David E. Feiner, MD
Trusted Expertise in Medical Legal Cases
Sports Medicine Institute and Fx3 Holdings
Clermont, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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orthopaedic, spine, hip, knee, ankle, neck, elbow, shoulder, hand, foot, wrist, tendon, fracture, PIP, slip and fall, malpractice, causation, nerve injury
Dr. David Edward Feiner, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Fellow of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. His comprehensive expertise spans the full spectrum of orthopedic care, including trauma, peripheral nerve, microsurgery, and hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Feiner provides specialized treatment for patients of all ages, including pediatric cases, and offers expert opinions and recommendations for a wide range of conditions, from general orthopedic issues and spine injuries to sports-related and hand/nerve injuries.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Feiner has experience performing Compulsory Medical Examinations (CMEs), Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), and Independent Medical Record Reviews, demonstrating his competence in providing objective medical assessments. He is comfortable offering his expert opinion within the legal arena.
Known for his excellent and prompt communication, Dr. Feiner is highly adaptable and readily available. He is al...
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Eric Weiss
Board Certified Ivy League Trained Plastic Surgeon
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plastic Surgery
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Facial Reconstruction, Extremity Salvage, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Scars, Cosmetic Surgery, Dog Bite, Fillers, Botox, Breast Reconstruction, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Wound Care, Nerve Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Breast Implants
Dr. Weiss is a double Board Certified Plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery. He has an active and diverse clinical practice in South Florida including trauma facial and extremity reconstruction, limb salvage, hand surgery, cosmetic facial, breast, and body surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, and breast reconstruction. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds faculty positions at Broward Health Plastic Surgery Residency Program, HCA Westside General Surgery Program, Florida International Surgery Program, and trains residents from Cleveland Clinic's Weston Plastic Surgery program. He has numerous publications and national presentations and has years of experience in plaintiff and defense cases.
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Jacob S. Landes, D.O.
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Miami Institute for Joint Reconstruction
Doral, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Hand wrist and elbow surgery, Tendon repair and reconstruction, Peripheral nerve repair and reconstruction, Complex fracture care.
Dr. Landes is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the hand and upper extremity. Full-time practice for approximately 8 years, in both private and employed positions. Taken both orthopedic trauma and hand surgery call at level 1 institutions for the duration of professional tenure. Has previously taught residents and students in an adjunct faculty position.
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Tosca Kinchelow Kulendran, MD
Orthopaedic Hand/Micro/Upper Extremity Surgeon
The Orthopaedic Hand and Arm Center
Plantation, Florida
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Upper Extremity, Amuptations, Fracture, Ulnar nerve, Arthritis, Wrist, Crush Injury, Ligament, Ultrasound, Dupuytren, Elbow, Nerve, Joint, Hand Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendon, Repetitive strain, Wrist Surgery
Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Hand/Micro/Upper Extremity Surgeon, Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Dr. Kinchelow is experienced with Worker's Compensation and personal Injury. With an emphasis on a thorough treatment of the provided questions to address, Independent Medical Evaluations and depositions focusing on various questions, including mechanism of injury, work relatedness, maximum medical improvement, impairment, need for future treatment, and others. Areas of expertise include crush injuries, contusions, falls, amputations, motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strain, nerve injury and compression, fractures, sprains, dislocations, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, strains, Dupuytren's contracture, arthritis, plasma injections, diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound guided surgery.
In active practice with two offices in South Florida (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties). Actively involved in teaching and research. Licensed in Florida and New York, (IMLC in ...
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Purnell Traverso, MD, MSc, FACS
Board-Certified Hand Surgeon | Expert Witness
THInc | Traverso Hand Inc
Coral Springs, Florida
Hand Surgery
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Hand fractures, wrist fractures, forearm fractures, nerve injury, nerve repair, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Cubital tunnel syndrome, Hand and wrist arthritis, wrist arthroscopy, TFCC injuries, micro vascular surgery, tendon injury and repair, hand and wrist pain, hand and wrist masses
Dr. Purnell Traverso, MD, MSc, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon with subspecialty certification in hand surgery and over a decade of focused clinical experience in complex disorders of the upper extremity. Fellowship-trained in hand, wrist, and microvascular surgery, Dr. Traverso brings expert-level insight into conditions involving nerve, tendon, joint, vascular, and soft tissue pathology of the hand and forearm.
Dr. Traverso is the founder and medical director of THInc | Traverso Hand Inc., a Florida-based private surgical practice devoted exclusively to the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of hand and wrist conditions. He has performed thousands of procedures ranging from carpal tunnel release and nerve decompression to reconstructive tendon transfers, fracture fixation, and treatment of complex arthritis. He is also experienced in trauma-related injuries, occupational hand conditions, nerve compression syndromes, Dupuytren’s disease, CRPS, and surgical management...
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harris gellman, MD
Hand and Upper Extremity Expert - Adult and Ped
HARRIS GELLMAN MD
Weston, Florida
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand and Upper Extremity, nerve injury, neuromuscular and spastic disorders, fractures, injuries to the upper extremity, Upper extremity trauma, hand and wrist injury, wrist fractures, hand pain, hand injury, Elbow injury, shoulder injury, congenital and pediatric, dislocations, fractures
License(s): FL, PA, AR, CA, UT
Years in Practice: 45: Still maintain a busy clinical practice
Experience:
30 years performing IMEs
250 IMEs performed
Deposed/Testified 100 times
Served as Professor of Hand and Orthopedic Surgery
Authored multiple book chapters, 2 books, and over 70 peer reviewed articles
IME Certification: AME, QME
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery
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Omar David Hussamy, MD
Omar David Husammy MD, PA
Vero Beach, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Total Joint Replacement of the Hip, Knee and Shoulder, Arthroscopic Surgery of all Major Joints, Rotator Cuff and ACL Reconstruction, Hand and Wrist Surgery, Fracture Care, Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
Dr. Hussamy is a board certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who has been in private practice for 32 years.
He has performed over 10,000 total joint replacements in his career and frequently performs reviews of failed total joint procedures and recalled joint implants.
He runs an active practice including all operative and non-operative aspects of orthopedic surgery.
He has served as an expert medical witness in numerous cases, regularly performs independent and compulsory medical examinations (IME and CMEs), provided depositions and appears in the courtroom both locally and throughout the country.
He is a certified Expert Medical Advisor for Division of Workers’ Compensation, State of Florida.
He is licensed to practice medicine in Florida, New York, California, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Indiana.
He is available to serve as an expert witness and travel throughout the United States and abroad.
He can be reached at 772-205-5995
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David H Gilbert, MD
David H. Gilbert, MD and Associates PA
Oakland Park, Florida
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand Injuries, Finger Injuries, Wrist Injuries, Elbow Injuries, Carpal Tunnel, Traumatic Upper Extremity Injuries, Tendon Repair, Upper Extremity Amputations, Nerve Repair, Nerve Compression, Trigger Fingers, Upper Extremity Fractures, Orthopedic Peer Review
CAQ (Certificate of Added Qualifications) in Surgery of the Hand
Double Board Certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery
Expert Medical Advisor State of FL
Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Two-time Winner Florida Choice Award Best Work Comp Doctors in FL
Practice limited only to hand, wrist, elbow injuries/disorders
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Michael Kim, MD
PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY
Associates in Cosmetic Surgery
Fort Myers, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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HAND SURGERY, renuvion, LIPOMA, liposuction, SKIN CANCER, SCAR, CARPAL TUNNEL, TRIGGER FINGER, GANGLION CYST, FACELIFT, BREAST IMPLANTS, BREAST REDUCTION, LIPOSUCTION, EYELID SURGERY, CYST, SKIN MOLE SURGERY, TUMMY TUCK, ARMLIFT, FAT INJECTION, FILLER BOTOX
Dr. Michael K. Kim is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years in practice and 10 years of extensive specialized surgical training.
His expertise includes facial and body rejuvenation, lipoma removal, eyelid surgery, facelifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and liposuction. His high-level surgical skill also includes the ability to tackle a vast array of corrective surgery, stemming from cleft lip, burns, facial trauma, hand surgery, breast reconstruction, lower extremity reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and skin cancer surgery.
TRAINING
Plastic Surgery Fellow - Emory University in Atlanta, GA
General Surgery New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY
Plastic Surgery Research Fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville.
Hand Surgery Fellwoship Kutz and Kleinert Louisvile, KY
Plastic Surgery resident Wright State Medical Center Dayton , Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery...
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Linda C Jackson
Orthopedic Surgeon - General and Upper Extremity
Orthomondiale
Roswell, Georgia
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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general ortho/not spine
Orthopedic surgeon with 30 years of practice, including general orthopedics with a focus on upper extremity musculoskeletal issues. Completed Medical training at Columbia College Physician and Surgeons and Orthopedic training at the University of Connecticut and The Hospital for Special Surgery. I have 8 years of experience as an Indpendent Medical Examiner
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Michael Kim, MD
PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY
Associates in Cosmetic Surgery
Georgia
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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HAND SURGERY, renuvion, LIPOMA, liposuction, SKIN CANCER, SCAR, CARPAL TUNNEL, TRIGGER FINGER, GANGLION CYST, FACELIFT, BREAST IMPLANTS, BREAST REDUCTION, LIPOSUCTION, EYELID SURGERY, CYST, SKIN MOLE SURGERY, TUMMY TUCK, ARMLIFT, FAT INJECTION, FILLER BOTOX
Dr. Michael K. Kim is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years in practice and 10 years of extensive specialized surgical training.
His expertise includes facial and body rejuvenation, lipoma removal, eyelid surgery, facelifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and liposuction. His high-level surgical skill also includes the ability to tackle a vast array of corrective surgery, stemming from cleft lip, burns, facial trauma, hand surgery, breast reconstruction, lower extremity reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and skin cancer surgery.
TRAINING
Plastic Surgery Fellow - Emory University in Atlanta, GA
General Surgery New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY
Plastic Surgery Research Fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville.
Hand Surgery Fellwoship Kutz and Kleinert Louisvile, KY
Plastic Surgery resident Wright State Medical Center Dayton , Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery...
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Tyson Cobb, MD
Illinois
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
Dr. Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings.
Specialized areas of expertise include shoulder arthroscopy, cubital tunnel surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury.
Dr. Cobb is a past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the world in the use...
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Tyson Cobb, MD
Bettendorf, Iowa
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
Dr. Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings.
Specialized areas of expertise include shoulder arthroscopy, cubital tunnel surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury.
Dr. Cobb is a past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the world in the use...
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David Ruchelsman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.
Hand, Wrist, Elbow , Peripheral Nerve, Sports Med
Newton, Massachusetts
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand Surgery, Wrist and Elbow Surgery, Peripheral nerve surgery, Sports medicine of the hand and wrist
Dr. Ruchelsman is the Chief of the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital/Mass General Brigham. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedics Surgery and holds a Subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity. He is Clinical Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and a consultant at MGH/Harvard Medical School. He is the President and Director of the Hand Surgery Research & Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3).
He is a hand and wrist surgery consultant for the New England Patriots, the Boston Cannons, Harvard University (Division I Ivy League), Boston College (Division I ACC), Boston University, several other regional Division I-III collegiate programs. He served as Team Physician for the USA National ice hockey and basketball teams. He continues to publish and lecture on hand and wrist injuries unique to the elite and professional athlete. Dr. Ruchelsman has been elected as...
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Yorell Manon-Matos, MD, FACS
Hand and Wrist Surgery Expert
Avera Orthopedics
Minnesota
Hand Surgery, Sports Medicine
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carpal tunnel syndrome, cubical tunnel syndrome, hand fractures, wrist fractures, hand arthritis, wrist arthritis, tendon injuries, over-use injuries, workers' comp injuries, lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, hand and wrist trauma, nerve injuries, upper extremity
I am a board-certified, fellowship-trained hand surgeon. I have been in practice for 15 years. I specialize in problems of the hand and wrist. I have practiced in numerous settings including Academics at a Level 1 trauma center, as well as community practice at Level 2 and Level 3 trauma centers. I am certified in Surgery and in Surgery of the Hand by the American Board of Surgery. I am licensed to practice in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas.
After completing my fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the University of Louisville in 2010, I stayed on faculty as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Louisville and the Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center for 5 years. In 2015, I relocated to the Center for Neuroscience, Orthopedics, and Spine (CNOS) in Dakota Dunes, SD where I served as Attending Hand Surgeon, Partner, and Chair of Surgery at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.
My practice is now based out of Sioux Falls, SD at Avera O...
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James J Drinane, DO
Hand & Upper Extremity and Plastic Surgery Expert
James Drinane Professional Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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nerve injury, burn, wounds, tendon injury, brachial plexus, fractures, arthritis, trauma, deformity, birth injury, infection, compartment syndrome, osteomyelitis, workers compensation, Independent Medical Examinations and IMEs, hand, wrist, elbow, complex regional pain syndrome, causation
Areas of service:
• Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
• Medical Records Review
• Causation analysis
• Functional capacity and impairment evaluations
• Disability and impairment ratings
• Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) determinations
• Work-related and repetitive use injuries
• Gillette injuries
• Record reviews
• Deposition and trial testimony
I am a board certified hand and upper extremity specialist and plastic surgeon. I am fellowship trained in orthopedic hand surgery. I have extensive and specialized training in a multitude of acute and chronic conditions in the upper limb. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities including fractures, muscle, tendon, ligament injuries, nerve injuries, and arthritis among others. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of plastic surgery related conditions of the head and neck, body, upper and lower extremities as well. I am well versed in the treatment of burns...
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Raymond G. Decker, Jr., MD
Central Jersey Hand Surgery
Eatontown, New Jersey
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Trauma, Hand Arthritis, Medical File Reviews, Disability Reviews, Certified Independent Medical Exams, Peer Review, Independent Medical Examinations
Board Certified in orthopedic surgery with certification of added qualification in hand surgery. Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons. American Board of Independent Medical Examiners with Certified Independent Medical Examiner. Thirty years of active clinical practice of problems related to the upper extremity. Licensed in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
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Eric Weiss
Board Certified Ivy League Trained Plastic Surgeon
New York
Plastic Surgery
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Facial Reconstruction, Extremity Salvage, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Scars, Cosmetic Surgery, Dog Bite, Fillers, Botox, Breast Reconstruction, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Wound Care, Nerve Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Breast Implants
Dr. Weiss is a double Board Certified Plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery. He has an active and diverse clinical practice in South Florida including trauma facial and extremity reconstruction, limb salvage, hand surgery, cosmetic facial, breast, and body surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, and breast reconstruction. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds faculty positions at Broward Health Plastic Surgery Residency Program, HCA Westside General Surgery Program, Florida International Surgery Program, and trains residents from Cleveland Clinic's Weston Plastic Surgery program. He has numerous publications and national presentations and has years of experience in plaintiff and defense cases.
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Eric Spencer, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Dep't Chief
Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Rye, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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shoulder surgery, knee surgery, wrist surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, upper extremity specialist, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, ORIF, fracture care, joint instability, general orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper extremity tendinitis, operative and nonoperative
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a thriving private practice in Westchester, New York. I specialize in Sports Medicine, as well as conditions and surgery of the shoulder, knee, hand, wrist, and elbow. Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is one of the premier Orthopedic groups in Westchester County. We strive to provide world class Orthopedic care in the community setting. I have the honor of being made Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in January, 2024.
I have two Ivy league degrees, including an Honors degree from Dartmouth College, and medical school at Columbia University. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. While there I also studied at Harvard University (Pediatric Orthopedics), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Orthopedic Oncology), and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas (Orthopedic Trauma). I completed my Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU and the Hospital for Joint Dis...
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Stephen B Conner, MD
Orthopedic treatment of personal injuries
Arcadia Medical Group
Edmond, Oklahoma
Orthopedic Surgery, Family Medicine
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Total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, orthopedic trauma surgery, sports injuries, Orthopedic IMEs, Peer Reviews, Record Reviews, Medical Malpractice, plaintiff, defense, Family Medicine, Mental Health
Dr. Conner has been and currently is in the active practice of Orthopedic Surgery in the Oklahoma City area for over 35 years. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Areas of practice include operative and non-operative treatment of Adult Degenerative and Arthritic conditions; Orthopedic Trauma,; Sports Injuries; soft tissue injuries; conditions of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles; hand injuries; spinal conditions and injuries (non-operative only). His surgical procedures include total joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, therapeutic injections, hand surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, sports injuries.
Dr Conner is an OU Physician through the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and regularly sees clinic patients, performs surgery, and takes emergency call in the practice of Orthopedic Surgery. He previously served as an Assistant Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery.
His legal experience spans over 30 years of IME, Med Ma...
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Eric Stuffmann, MD
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity
Oregon
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Shoulder, Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Fractures, Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Tear, Trauma
I am board-certiifed in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery through the ABOS. My fellowship training included surgery of hand, shoulder and elbow. I am currently in a high volume practice specializing in hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery. My clinical practice also includes orthopedic trauma. I am publlished in peer-reviewed journals and given have presentations to my peers. I have participated and chaired quality improvement committees. I actively volunteer abroad. I have participated in medical-legal work for 13+ years.
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Chris Cawley, DO, FAOAO, MPT
Orthopedic Surgery- Upper Extremity Specialist
Cawley Orthopaedics LLC
lebanon, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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expert witness, record reviews, Independent medical exams, malpractice, amputations, workman's compensation, disability ratings, Nursing Home, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, fractures, nerves, hand surgery
Extensive military/combat experience, Assistant Residency Director Orthopedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Hand Fellowship trained.
Worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News VA.
Orthopedic Surgery Residency Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hand Surgery Fellowship Thomas Jefferson Philadelphia Hand Center
PA, VA, Washington State active licenses.
Utilization Review/IME experience/Disability Ratings
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Richard Tosti, MD
Professor: Surgery Hand Wrist Elbow Shoulder Nerve
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute - Thomas Jefferson U.
Limerick, Pennsylvania
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Nerve, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Surgery, Surgeon, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, orthopedic, injury, fracture, laceration, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, IME, worker's compensation, deposition, amputation, tendon
Dr. Tosti is a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in all conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. He serves as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University. He is a consulting physician for the Ultimate Fighting Championships, World Boxing Organization, and Bare Knuckle Boxing Championships.
Dr. Tosti received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and trained as Chief Resident in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at Temple University Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Tosti completed the prestigious Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital during a year when U.S. News and World Report ranked both hospitals #1 in the nation. Dr. Tosti’s fellowship was a combined program that integrated him in both the orthopaedic surgery and plastic surgery depa...
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ASIF ILYAS, MD,MBA,FACS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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vaccine injury, nerve damage/compression, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, brachial plexus, opioids, narcotics, pill mills, trauma, fractures, compartment syndrome, amputation, scarring, arthritis, infection, MRSA, trigger finger, tendonitis, epicondylitis, medical device design
ASIF ILYAS, MD, MBA, FACS is an established thought leader, prolific researcher, and dedicated educator. He is doubled-boarded, holding Board Certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. ILYAS maintains an active clinical and academic practice at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia focusing on hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and nerve injuries.
Dr. ILYAS is a Harvard-trained surgeon, having first completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training at the Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, and then completed his Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Dr. ILYAS holds the rank of Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at both the Drexel University College of Medicine and Thomas Jefferson University. He is the founding Fellowship Program Director of the the Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. He ha...
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Yorell Manon-Matos, MD, FACS
Hand and Wrist Surgery Expert
Avera Orthopedics
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Hand Surgery, Sports Medicine
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carpal tunnel syndrome, cubical tunnel syndrome, hand fractures, wrist fractures, hand arthritis, wrist arthritis, tendon injuries, over-use injuries, workers' comp injuries, lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, hand and wrist trauma, nerve injuries, upper extremity
I am a board-certified, fellowship-trained hand surgeon. I have been in practice for 15 years. I specialize in problems of the hand and wrist. I have practiced in numerous settings including Academics at a Level 1 trauma center, as well as community practice at Level 2 and Level 3 trauma centers. I am certified in Surgery and in Surgery of the Hand by the American Board of Surgery. I am licensed to practice in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas.
After completing my fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the University of Louisville in 2010, I stayed on faculty as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Louisville and the Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center for 5 years. In 2015, I relocated to the Center for Neuroscience, Orthopedics, and Spine (CNOS) in Dakota Dunes, SD where I served as Attending Hand Surgeon, Partner, and Chair of Surgery at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.
My practice is now based out of Sioux Falls, SD at Avera O...
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Douglas Mackenzie, MD
Experienced Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hand Surgeon
Franklin, Tennessee
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand trauma, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, mommy makeover, medical spa, wound care, skin cancer, abdominoplasty, breast implants, dog bites, scars, breast reduction, breast lift, facial plastic surgery, Moh's reconstruction, hand surgery, breast reconstruction
I have a broad clinical experience in plastic surgery including both aesthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. My career began in academics as Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University following a fellowship in hand and microsurgery. I started a private practice in Santa Barbara where for over 20 years I did almost exclusively aesthetic surgery and adjunctive, nonsurgical aesthetic procedures such as injectables and laser/IPL. I continue to do aesthetic surgery, but now work at a regional medical center in Tennessee (Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee) where my practice is predominately hand surgery, breast reconstruction, complex wound care, and skin cancer. I often work with orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, oncologic breast surgeons, dermatologists, and wound care specialists to provide appropriate plastic surgery support.
Training:
MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
General Surgery residency at Cedars...
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Tyson Cobb, MD
Texas
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Carpal Tunnel, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Complications, nerve compression, work injury, wrist arthritis, wrist injury, arthroscopy, wrong site surgery, forensic medicine, cubital tunnel, Endoscopic cubital tunnel
Dr. Tyson Cobb, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon is a pioneer and expert in the use of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity including the hands, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Cobb obtained his Orthopedic Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and has had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings, published over a dozen book chapters and has had approximately 50 research papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings.
Specialized areas of expertise include shoulder arthroscopy, cubital tunnel surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, nerve compression, wrist arthritis, small joint arthroscopy, elbow surgery and workplace injury.
Dr. Cobb is a past President of the International wrist arthroscopy society, formally known as the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society. He is an instructor of surgeons at courses and labs around the world in the use...
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Yorell Manon-Matos, MD, FACS
Hand and Wrist Surgery Expert
Avera Orthopedics
Texas
Hand Surgery, Sports Medicine
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carpal tunnel syndrome, cubical tunnel syndrome, hand fractures, wrist fractures, hand arthritis, wrist arthritis, tendon injuries, over-use injuries, workers' comp injuries, lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, hand and wrist trauma, nerve injuries, upper extremity
I am a board-certified, fellowship-trained hand surgeon. I have been in practice for 15 years. I specialize in problems of the hand and wrist. I have practiced in numerous settings including Academics at a Level 1 trauma center, as well as community practice at Level 2 and Level 3 trauma centers. I am certified in Surgery and in Surgery of the Hand by the American Board of Surgery. I am licensed to practice in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas.
After completing my fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the University of Louisville in 2010, I stayed on faculty as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Louisville and the Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center for 5 years. In 2015, I relocated to the Center for Neuroscience, Orthopedics, and Spine (CNOS) in Dakota Dunes, SD where I served as Attending Hand Surgeon, Partner, and Chair of Surgery at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.
My practice is now based out of Sioux Falls, SD at Avera O...
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Jeffrey E. Budoff, MD
Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Expert
Houston, Texas
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Arm, Upper Extremity, Rotator Cuff, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Pain, Trauma, Reconstruction, Fractures, Dislocations, Arthritis, Nerve Injuries, Tendon Injuries, Infection, Causation, Independent Medical Examinations / IMEs
Jeffrey E. Budoff, MD is a Board Certified Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity surgeon, with a Certificate of Additional Qualification in Hand Surgery. He specializes in the Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder. Dr. Budoff completed two fellowships, in both Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Budoff was previously an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine, where he taught residents and fellows for nine years.
Dr. Budoff has edited 7 textbooks and part of another, written 47 peer-reviewed papers and authored 23 textbook chapters. He is an expert in arthroscopic and open surgery of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder. Dr. Budoff served as an Associate Master Instructor of shoulder arthroscopy for a national organization, where he taught other practicing orthopedic surgeons the most up-to-date techniques. He was an Associate Editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery and a Reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, two of the most prestigious orthop...
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Christopher J Goodenough, MD
Hand and plastic surgeon - University of Utah
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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Hand surgery, Plastic surgery, Burn reconstruction, Microsurgery, Wrist surgery, Nerve reconstruction, Soft tissue reconstruction, Limb salvage, Extremity reconstruction, Flap surgery, Pressure wounds, wound, Fractures, Nerve transfer, Tendon transfer, Tendon repair, peripheral nerve surgery, hand trauma, carpal tunnel surgery
Dr. Goodenough is a plastic surgeon, with specialization in hand and microsurgery. His practice focuses on hand surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery, including bone, tendon, nerve, and soft tissue reconstruction. He has special interests in microsurgical reconstruction, nerve surgery, limb salvage, burn reconstruction of the hand.
Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, he is in active practice at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. He trained in general and plastic surgery at the University of Texas - Houston, and attended fellowship at the Buncke Clinic in San Fransisco, which focused on complex extremity reconstruction, nerve surgery and microsurgery. His practice deals with all aspects of hand, wrist and forearm surgery, including bone and joint, tendon, nerve, vascular, and soft tissue injuries. He also has significant experience in subspecialty aspects of hand surgery, including pediatric hand surgery, han...
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David W Galpern, MD
Board-Certified Physician: Trusted Expert Witness
Comprehensive Hand Surgery Center
Richmond, Virginia
Hand Surgery
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Hand Surgeon, Workers Compensation Expert, Defense and Plaintiff Expert, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger/Thumb, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist/Hand Fractures, Tendon Repairs, Crush Injuries, Nerve Injuries, Post-Operative Complications, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Traumatic Injuries, IME's, PPI's
Dr. David Galpern earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn. He completed a general surgery residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He finished two hand surgery fellowships: one at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, KY, and another at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, focusing on hand and upper limb surgery. Dr. Galpern has extensive training and knowledge in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for traumatic, degenerative, and repetitive-use injuries related to the hand, wrist, and forearm.
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Chris Cawley, DO, FAOAO, MPT
Orthopedic Surgery- Upper Extremity Specialist
Cawley Orthopaedics LLC
Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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expert witness, record reviews, Independent medical exams, malpractice, amputations, workman's compensation, disability ratings, Nursing Home, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, fractures, nerves, hand surgery
Extensive military/combat experience, Assistant Residency Director Orthopedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Hand Fellowship trained.
Worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News VA.
Orthopedic Surgery Residency Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hand Surgery Fellowship Thomas Jefferson Philadelphia Hand Center
PA, VA, Washington State active licenses.
Utilization Review/IME experience/Disability Ratings
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