Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses in Florida
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: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Surgery, Liposuction, Nerve Injury, Breast Implants, Carpal Tunnel, Elbow, Fracture, Nerve Compression, Tendon, Trigger Finger, Tummy Tuck, Wrist, Wrist Fractures, and Wrist Injury.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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