Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in California
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of orthopedic surgery expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on orthopedic surgery and related issues. Orthopedic 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 orthopedic surgery expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Trauma, Shoulder, Fractures, Arthroscopy, Elbow, Knee, Hip, Joint Replacement, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine, Causation, Hip Replacement, Orthopedic Surgery, Personal Injury, and Knee Replacement.
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Neal C Small, MD
Orthopedic Expert Services
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Spine Care, Orthopedics Non-Surgical, Disability Evaluation, Fracture, Total Joint, Shoulder, Knee, Lower Extremity
Neal Small, M.D. has been in the private practice of orthopedic surgery for over 35 years. Dr. Small has performed over 15,000 orthopedic surgical procedures. Dr. Small's areas of clinical expertise include issues involving the knee, shoulder and spine. Dr. Small is a past president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
Dr. Small has performed hundreds of independent medical examinations (IME's) and thousands of medical file reviews as an expert. Dr. Small has provided expert testimony in numerous depositions and courtroom appearances.
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Omar David Hussamy, MD
Omar David Husammy MD, PA
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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Jonathan C Hersch, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedic Arthroscopic Shoulder, Knee and Hip
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Repairs, Shoulder Instability Repair, Labrum Repairs, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, ACL Surgery, Meniscus, Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacements, Hip Arthroscopy, Elbow Surgery
-Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
-Fellowship Trained at world famous Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Sports Medicine
-Surgical specialist in Knee, Shoulder and Hip arthroscopy
-Practicing over 20 years, currently in practice in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida
-Extensive experience in teaching medical students and residents
-Extensive experience in speaking/lecturing at local, national and international meetings
-Team physician and consultant for amateur and pro athletes
-Published articles in peer reviewed Journals and Books
-Extensive experience with deposition testimony
-Perform peer reviews for insurance claims
Areas Of Interest
- Shoulder Replacement, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder, Knee & Hip Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Subchondroplasty Procedure
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
- Fracture Care
- Elbow Surgery
- Sports Medicine
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Kirt M Kimball, MD
Kirt Kimball MD PC
California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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trauma, complex Orthopedic conditions, knee, shoulder, spine, knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement, work related, apportionment issues, pre-existing issues, fractures, arthroscopy
Experienced in IME, AME, evaluation in California. Have ability to make sense out of complex musculoskeletal situations including issues of apportionment and impact of preexisting conditions. My years of experience in general orthopedic conditions as well as subspecialty focus have equipped me with a skill set in evaluating complex issues.
Brigham Young University (BYU) 1965-’69.
Univ. Of Southern California (USC) 1969-70
Univ. of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) M.D. Degree 1970-1974
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society
Surgical Internship: Orange County Medical Center1974-75.
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital 1975-79.
Univ. of Southern California (USC) – Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners1975
Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons1980
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)1981-present
Fellow, American Orthopedic Society Sports Medicine (AOSSM)1982-pr...
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Daniel Davis
Sports Medicine Physician
Simi Valley, California
Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedics, Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Joint Preservation, Ligameny Repair, Innovative Orthopedic Implants, Functional Recovery
Hospital Affiliations:
Adventist Health Simi Valley, California
Aspen Surgery Center Simi Valley, California
Specialty Surgery Center Thousand Oaks, California
Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital
Daniel K. Davis, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 25 years of experience in clinical practice, specializing in advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and knee. As a seasoned sports medicine physician, Dr. Davis is known for employing minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques that reduce perioperative risks and support faster, more complete recoveries. He is also highly skilled in joint replacement surgery, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to restore function in the shoulder and knee. In addition, Dr. Davis has extensive expertise in managing complex skeletal trauma, using state-of-the-art intramedullary devices and locked compression plating to achieve stable fixatio...
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Jonathan David Gelber
Fellowship trained orthopedic sports surgeon
LA Ortho and Wellness
Toluca Lake, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Elbow, Cartilage, Tendon, Muscle
Jonathan D. Gelber MD, MS is an experienced board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Having finished his orthopedic residency in 2014, he brings over a decade of experience to his practice and his patients. Dr. Gelber also completed a sports medicine fellowship specializing in arthroscopic surgery. In addition, he emphasizes integrative approaches to treatment. He received dual undergraduate degrees with Honors in both Biology and Chemistry from the University of Miami. He then completed his medical school training at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, graduating with honors in research.
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Rojeh Melikian, MD
Marina del Rey, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Spine Surgery, Spine Medicine, Spinal Diseases, Cauda Equina Syndrome
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with a practice devoted exclusively to spine surgery and spine medicine. Dr. Melikian's interests include the full spectrum of spine diagnostics and therapeutics, including minimally-invasive surgeries, artificial disk replacements and fusion surgeries. Dr. Melikian has experience in Independent Medical Reviews and Medical Malpractice Cases.
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Christopher C. Ornelas, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehab
SPECTRUM MEDICAL EVALUATORS
El Cajon, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedic Surgery
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Fellowship, Orthopedic Surgery Interventional Spine, Musculoskeletal Medicine
Professional Experience:
Dr. Christopher C. Ornelas has provided sustained clinical, academic, and institutional service at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery since July 2014. As an Attending Physician and Chief of Spine Medicine, he oversees comprehensive spine care and supports interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical services. In parallel, he serves as Director of the USC Spine Electrodiagnostic Laboratory, where he leads diagnostic operations, clinical education, and spine-related research initiatives.
Dr. Ornelas has demonstrated significant leadership in academic programming and physician training. From 2015 to 2025, he served as Director of the USC Spine Symposium, organizing a major educational forum focused on spine medicine and innovation. Since 2018, he has served as Program Director of the Interventional Pain and Spine Medicine Fellowship, overseeing curriculum development, trainee mentorship, and ac...
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STEVEN ZOURABIAN, DO
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon - East Bay
Pleasanton, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopaedic Trauma, Pelvis Surgery, Trauma, Infection, Hip replacement, Knee replacement, Board Certified
My name is Steven Zourabian and I am a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery. My treatment principles prioritize maximizing patient outcomes utilizing the latest research and philosophies. My passion lies in restoring a person’s function and helping people to regain their lives through a patient centered and holistic approach.
I received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Sciences from UCLA. I obtained my medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and went on to complete my internship and residency at the Valley Orthopaedic Surgery Residency in Modesto, CA. I then pursued an Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at the University of Missouri, where I trained with renowned and internationally recognized Orthopaedic Traumatologists.
I specialize in severe musculoskeletal injuries with an emphasis on complex pelvis and acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures, treatment of polytraumatized patients, nonunion, ma...
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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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William B Stetson, MD
Associate Clinical Voluntary Professor USC
Stetson Lee Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Burbank, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Board certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, trauma, gunshot wounds to the extremities, Qualified Medical Examiner (QME), medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury
Dr. Stetson specializes in sports medicine with an expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. He has first-hand knowledge of athletic injuries and trauma related injuries with over 27 years of experience. Dr. Stetson is a full time practicing orthopaedic surgeon and he is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the state of California. He has served as an expert witness for the last 17 years in over 75 cases involving complex personal injury, workers compensation, malpractice and product liability cases. He has over 25 years of teaching experience as a volunteer professor of orthopaedic surgery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center where he teaches the residents orthopaedic surgery and arthroscopy. He has also served as the medical director and on the management committee of out-patient surgery centers. He is the author of over 45 peer reviewed publications and has over 100 national and international presentations.
He has ...
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Kian Raiszadeh
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine, Trauma
El Cajon, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Trauma, Upper extremity Infection, Ligament Tears, Spine - Non-operative, Lower Extremity Infection, Fractures, Upper Extremity Fracture, ACL, Tendon Tears, Lower Extremity Fracture, PCL, Joint Dislocations, Degenerative Disc Disease
Dr. Kian Raiszadeh, MD is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He is sub-specialized in sports medicine and trauma, with additional sub-specialization in shoulder and knee surgery. Dr. Raiszadeh also has an additional sub-specialty as a non-operative spine surgeon.
He graduated from UC Berkeley in 1998 and then completed his medical school at UC San Diego in 2002. He later completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Rutgers University in New Jersey in 2007. Dr. Raiszadeh then completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. After practicing as a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon at Kaiser Permanente for seven (7) years, he spent five (5) years as an Orthopedic Traumatologist in San Francisco.
Dr. Raiszadeh also founded SpineZone - a company focused on non-operative orthopedic care. He guided the company's growth for 9 years as the CEO, ensuring the company's focus on a holistic a...
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Michael J Oechsel, MD
California Orthopedics and Spine
San Francisco, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Trauma, Disc, Fracture, Tendon, Ligament, Extremity, Spinal, Musculoskeletal, Dislocation, Subluxation, Tear, Rupture, Sprain, Strain, Crush, Surgical, Fixation, Reduction, Arthritis, Joint
Dr. Oechsel has actively practiced as an Orthopedic Surgeon for over 33 years as a general Orthopedist and continues to do so. He has experience with almost all aspects of this field. Dr. Oechsel can render opinions on many different Orthopedic issues. This allows him to address multiple issues, injuries and problems in any single case, if needed.
He prides himself in taking on the most complex cases and understands all the Orthopedic aspects of a case. Reviews, reporting, preparation, and testimony are meticulously detailed.
For over twenty years, Dr. Oechsel has performed medical-legal expert witness work including Independent Medical Examinations, Independent Medical Record Reviews, depositions, and testimony. He has participated in over 150 depositions and has testified in about 40 trials.
His opinions are well respected, as he continues to be retained by both the Defense and Plaintiff bar.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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Thomas Peatman, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon and Expert Witness
California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedics Non Surgical, Independent Medical Examinations, Causation, Disability evaluation, Impairment Evaluation, Medical Coding, Medical billing, Workers’ Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident, Patents, MVA
Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon in clinical practice. Additional sub-specialty Certification in Sports Medicine.
Have performed over 8,000 joint replacements, hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopies and open surgeries. After developing a hand tremor, I now focus on the non-operative management of orthopedic disease and trauma.
Former Team Physician for the Oakland Athletics. United States Navy veteran.
I have been participating in expert witness work for 15+ years. I perform complex case reviews with or without an exam, as well as provide clarity to simpler incidents. I am timely and prioritize scheduling exams, depositions and court appearances. My reports provide compelling. I have given testimony in 12 trials.
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HAMID R MIR, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - 20 years experience
HAMID MIR MD INC
newport beach, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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cervical thoracic and lumbar spine with laminectomies, fusions, artificial disc replacements, revision spine surgery, epidural steroid injection
Board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Mir completed a one-year combined neurosurgery and orthopedic spine fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in 2004. He has been in practice for 20 years, focusing on seeing patients and treating spinal conditions, ranging from conservative treatment, injections, and surgical intervention. Medical legal evaluations are a small part of the practice. He serves as an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense cases and performs Independent Medical Evaluations. He is also a Qualified Medical Evaluator and an Agreed Medical Evaluator for industrial disputes, addressing causation.
Actual imaging studies are needed to render any opinions.
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Nathan C Hammel, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Complex Case Specialist
Carlsbad, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Amputation, Sarcoma, Pathologic Fracture, Accident, Injections, Fusion, Replacement, Facture, tear, burn, leg length, gait
Dr. Nathan Cushing Hammel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon currently practicing at Core Orthopedic Medical Center in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hammel maintains an active operative practice specializing in hip and knee replacement. In addition to his primary focus on joint reconstruction, he possesses specialized training in orthopedic oncology, providing him with a sophisticated understanding of complex musculoskeletal pathology, limb-salvage techniques, and advanced bone and soft tissue conditions.
As a medical-legal expert, Dr. Hammel is recognized for his ability to distill intricate surgical data into objective, evidence-based analysis for the legal community. His extensive experience includes:
Medical-Legal Expert Testimony: Providing authoritative insights in both deposition and trial settings.
Comprehensive Case File Review: Offering meticulous merit analysis for both plaintiff and defense counsel.
Impairment Ratings: Performing precise evaluations and calculation...
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Clement K. Jones, MD
Clement K. Jones, MD, PC
San Francisco, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Cervical Spine Surgery, Thoracic Spine Surgery, Lumbar Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusion and Reconstructive Surgery, Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery, Spinal Deformity Surgery, Revision Spine Surgery, Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery, Sports-Related Spine Injuries
Dr. Jones is a board-certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with a prestigious medical career spanning over three decades. As an Independent Medical Examiner, he lends his expertise to plaintiff and defense parties in cases involving, but not limited to, individuals claiming spinal injuries from any incident, events, or accidents. Dr. Jones reflects incredible reliability, credibility, veracity, and integrity while applying critical thinking, and unbiased and evidence-based medical approaches. He possesses the ability to articulate and communicate scientific terminology effectively and with ease. Dr. Jones has expansive case experience which includes delivering prompt and accurate record reviews, independent medical examinations, and expert witness testimony in depositions and trials.
Professionally, he upholds an extensive list of achievements ranging from his Navy active duty to his achieved positions in the medical field. His certifications include the American Board of Orthopaedi...
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Tanner Harrah, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon- Sports Medicine
Foothill Orthopedic Associates
San Dimas, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Dr. Tanner Harrah is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. He grew up in Temecula, CA, eventually earning a full scholarship in football and competed in track and field at California State University, Sacramento. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise physiology and therapeutic rehabilitation. He then attended medical school at West Virginia school of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV. He went on to complete a 5-year orthopedic surgery residency at Riverside University Health System where he was named Chief Resident and earned Kaiser Riverside Orthopedic Resident of the year. Residency at RUHS consisted of significant trauma exposure providing experience with surgical management of clavicles, shoulder, arms, hips, pelvis, thigh, knees, legs and ankle fractures. Following the completion of residency, Dr. Harrah spent an additional year to attain specialized fellowship traini...
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John C Kurylo, MD
Award-Winning Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma Expert
Rolling Hills Estates, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Orthopedic Trauma Injuries, Orthopedic Infections, Expertise in Hip Fractures, Rural Orthopedics, Fractures, Orthopedic Device Complications, Periprosthetic Fractures, Emergency Room Orthopedics, Nonunion, Malunions, Compartment Syndrome, Orthopedic Intraoperative Complications, Orthopedic Postoperative Complications
Dr. Kurylo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
For the past nine years, Dr. Kurylo has practiced in Northern California, preceded by two years in private practice in the Boston area and prior extensive time in academic medical centers. He also performs medical case reviews for workers’ compensation. His diverse clinical background has allowed him to care for a wide range of orthopedic conditions and patients from all walks of life.
Dr. Kurylo earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from UCLA. His research contributions began at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and continued at Boston University School of Medicine where he published several papers and contributed to various medical projects.
He completed his internship and orthopedic residency at Boston University Medical Center...
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ASSAD M MOHEIMANI, MD
coast spine
SantaAna, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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spine surgery, pain management, auto accidents, work injury, 6 offices in Southern California: Downey Long Beach Covina Rancho Cucamonga Juan Capistrano Santa Ana
Offices throughout Southern California: Downey, Long Beach, Covina, Rancho Cucamonga, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano
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Edward Younger III, MD
MRK Medical Consultants
Gold River, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedics, Total Joint Replacement, General Orthopedics, Reconstructive Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Hip Surgery, and Reconstructive Shoulder Surgery
Dr. Younger is a practicing orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in total joint replacement as well as reconstructive surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. Dr. Younger is the Medical Director of MRK Medical Consultants and has been performing medical-legal evaluations since 2000. MRK has been providing comprehensive analysis of personal injury cases for the legal profession and insurance industry since 1975. It is a firm with a diverse experienced team of over 30 medical legal consultants that offer objective review of personal injuries.
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Joanne Halbrecht, MD
Halbrecht Orthopedics Biologics and Sports Medicine
California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Instability, SLAP lesion, Impingement, Labral Tear, Knee, ACL Tear, MCL Tear, Meniscus Tear, Patella Dislocation, Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Cartilage, Stem Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Mechanism of Injury, Causation
Dr. Halbrecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine with over 25 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Halbrecht has been recognized for her expertise in arthroscopic surgery. As a result, she has taught courses in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago to orthopedic surgeons from all over the world. She has several publications in orthopedic journals and has been a team physician for football and hockey. The unique combination of her medical training and undergraduate degree in Engineering offers special expertise on causation. She has extensive medical-legal experience and has performed over 1000 IMEs serving as an expert for plaintiff and defense. She is known for taking complicated medical cases and terminology and presenting it in an organized fashion, using lay terms that are easy for all parties to comprehen...
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Alexis Chaudron, EdD, MSN, MHA, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FACHE
Surgery & Operating Room Legal Nurse Expert
AEC Consulting LLC
Calabasas, California
Legal Nurse Consulting, Orthopedic Surgery
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Operating Room Nurse, Circulator Nurse, Scrub Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, ENT Surgery, Plastic Surgery, DaVinci Robotic Surgery, GYN Surgery, Urological Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, SPD, Pre-Op, PACU/Recovery, Surgery Center, GI, Nursing Leadership, Patient Safety, Management
Alexis Chaudron is the owner of AEC Consulting LLC, an independent consulting practice through which she provides healthcare expertise honed through almost 20 years of healthcare experience. Ms. Chaudron has provided expert witness services for medical legal cases. She has analyzed medical charts, depositions, declarations and other related documents to ascertain if the nursing standard of care has been met. Ms. Chaudron has provided depositions and expert testimony as needed depending on case requirements. She has worked for both plaintiffs and defense in medical malpractice, negligence, and wrongful termination cases.
Ms. Chaudron has a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Studies from the Johns Hopkins University and a Master's of Healthcare Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She continued to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing after working for years in h...
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Anuj Varshney
Orthopedic Spine Surgery Expert Witness
Visalia, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic spine surgery, Herniated disc / disc herniation, Medical malpractice, Spine surgeon expert witness, Independent medical examination (IME), Spinal fusion (TLIF ALIF PLIF), Medical record review (MRR), Lumbar decompression / laminectomy, Expert testimony / deposition, Cervical spine surgery, Personal injury
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Anuj Varshney is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS) with over 15 years of clinical experience in cervical and lumbar spine surgery. He currently practices at Kaweah Health in Visalia, California, where he performs complex spinal reconstruction, minimally invasive spine surgery, and spinal trauma management.
Dr. Varshney completed his spine surgery fellowship at the University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center, one of the nation's premier Level 1 trauma centers, with combined Orthopaedic and neurosurgery training in complex spine cases. He completed his Orthopaedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and earned his Doctor of Medicine from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he was admitted through the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME), an accelerated 7-year BS/MD track. He also holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Nort...
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John M. Garlich, MD, MHDS
Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma
El Cajon, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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Independent Medical Examination, Expert witness, Orthopedic IME, Orthopaedic Trauma, IME physician, Medical legal expert, Spine injuries, Orthopedic Injuries, Personal injury litigation, Shoulder injuries, Personal injury cases, Deposition testimony, Knee injuries
Dr. John Garlich is an orthopedic surgeon based in Los Angeles, CA, with a subspecialty in orthopedic trauma. He completed his education and training at notable institutions, including a residency in orthopedic surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center. Dr. Garlich holds a BS in Biology from Saint Louis University, a medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and a Masters in Healthcare Delivery Science from Cedars-Sinai. His professional achievements are recognized by a full academic scholarship for his master's program and his induction into Alpha Omega Alpha.
Education & Training:
Dr. Garlich earned his B.S. in Biology, magna cum laude, from Saint Louis University (2005–2009), followed by his M.D. from the University of Kansas School of Medicine (2010–2014), where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Cedars-Sina...
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Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME
Board-Cert Ortho: QME, PI, Trauma & Sports Injury
Chino Hills, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Expert Witness, Personal Injury, Joint Replacement, Fractures, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injury, Knee Injury, Hip Injury, Arthroscopy, Meniscus Tear, Ligament Injury, Rotator Cuff Tear, Dislocation, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Standard of Care, Causation, Impairment Rating, QME
Afshin Arianjam, M.D., FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine
Education & Affiliations:
University of Southern California, Bachelor of Science (Renaissance Scholar, Magna Cum Laude)
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Medical Doctorate
Fellowship: Sports Medicine
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Medical Director Total Joint Program at Top 100 Hospital
Dr. Afshin Arianjam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist with over a decade of experience in evaluating and treating complex musculoskeletal injuries. He currently serves as Medical Director of a nationally recognized Total Joint Program and practices at a Level 1 Trauma Center, where he manages acute and chronic injuries involving the shoulder, hip, knee, spine, and upper/lower extremities.
As a Qualified Medical Evalua...
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Michael Krosin, MD
Castro Valley, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Fracture, infection, nonunion, ankle, knee replacement, hip replacement, revision, arthroplasty, osteomyelitis, malunion, orthopedic trauma
My name is Michael Krosin, MD. I am an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in a high volume clinical and academic practice. I have been in practice for ten years.
My clinical focus is orthopedic trauma surgery including complex and revision fracture care, infections and post traumatic deformity. In addition I have a busy elective practice in primary and revision hip and knee replacement as well as elective foot and ankle surgery. I am involved in teaching nationally as well as with my residents and am regarded as an engaging and thoughtful teacher with excellent interpersonal relationships and presence. I have several published articles in peer-reviewed journals, have served on quality committees and ethics committees, and spent several years as Departmental Chair. I am still 100% clinical inclusive of my teaching duties.
I find medico-legal work to be very engaging and have finally found the space for a greater involvement in my practice. I have a commitment to the highest standar...
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Benjamin Busfield, MD, FAAOS, FACS
Fellowship trained + double Board Certified Ortho
Diablo Orthopedic Consultants
Alamo, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Shoulder replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement, joint replacement, fractures, trauma, personal injury, arthroscopic surgery, General Orthopedics, Published research
Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, fellow of AAOS and ACS, nearly 20 years of practice as a community general Orthopedic Surgeon with an emphasis in arthroscopic surgery, author of over 15 peer reviewed journal articles. He treats all aspects of Orthopedics for one stop shopping for patient care.
Nearly 20 years experience with legal consulting including product liability, personal injury, and malpractice claims. Our office is able to have documents reviewed on a rush basis to meet any deadline, and typically reports are written within 24 hours of an IME. We take both defense and plaintiff cases.
Dr. Benjamin Busfield specializes in arthroscopy, care of athletes, and sports-related injuries. His interests include injuries to the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He also treats most pathology in the field and non-operative care for spinal pain. He completed an additional year of Fellowship training for Sports Medicine and arthrosco...
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Carlos A Uquillas, MD
Award winning Orthopedic Surgeon- Stanford trained
Redondo Beach, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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pediatric Orthopedics, elbow, lumbar, Pediatric Sports medicine, hip, personal injury, Knee , spine, professional athlete, shoulder, cervical
Dr. Uquillas is an Orthopedic Surgeon trained at Stanford, NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases, Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He's been a physician leader at Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic and now Cedars Sinai. He served as Team Physician for professional sports teams in the MLB, NBA, NHL, Division I athletics. He is faculty and research director for sports medicine fellowship.
With many years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon and an Orthopedic Medical Legal Expert Witness, Dr. Uquillas' medical expertise is highly regarded and sought after for his testimony at Deposition, Arbitration, as well as Civil or Federal Trial.
Dr. Uquillas' experience and skills have earned him an outstanding reputation among his patient population, which includes a long list of high-profile, professional athletes and celebrities.
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Vlad Gendelman, MD, QME, FAAOS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
North Hollywood, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Sports Injuries, Scar Reduction, Tendon Tears, Traumatic Injury, Fractures, Ligament Injury, Motor Vehicle Injury, Rotator Cuff Injury, Knee Injury
Dr. Vlad Gendelman received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Southern California, and received his Doctorate from University of California at Irvine. Dr. Gendelman went on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. During his time in Brooklyn, NY he served as a team physician of Sheepshead Bay High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Teams. During his residency he completed rotations through six different New York area hospitals including Brooklyn VA Hospital as well as Kings County Hospital which provides Level 1 trauma care to the surrounding community.
Dr. Gendelman is licensed to practice medicine in the state of California, and is board certified with American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a certified fluoroscopy supervisor and holds an operator permit.
Dr. Gendelman holds membership in various professional organizations, includ...
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Ahmer Ghori, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon: Standard of Care Expert
California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Standard of Care, Causation, Spine Surgery, Expert Witness, Delayed Cord Compression Diagnosis, Post Op Neuro Deficit, Spine Surgical Indication, Postop Infection, Spine Trauma, Myelopathy, Disc Herniation, ACDF, Spine Fracture, Cervical Fusion, Lumbar Fusion, Disc Replacement, failed back, spinal cord injury, rev Spine, malpractice
Dr. Ahmer K. Ghori is a board-certified & Harvard trained Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with more than 10 years of independent surgical practice and extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal disorders. He is a partner at Orthopaedics Northeast in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he maintains an active high-volume surgical practice focused exclusively on spine surgery.
Dr. Ghori performs approximately 400 spine operations annually and has performed more than 4,000 spine procedures during his independent practice. His clinical work includes treatment of degenerative cervical and lumbar spine disease, cervical myelopathy, spinal trauma, spinal tumors, spinal infections, spinal deformity, and revision spine surgery.
Dr. Ghori completed orthopaedic surgery residency through the Harvard University Orthopaedic Residency Program at Harvard Medical School and subsequently completed specialized spine surgery fellowship training at the Norton Leatherman Spine Center in Loui...
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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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Charles N Moon, MD
Los Angeles, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma, Pelvic surgery, Hip, Hip Surgery, Fractures, Nonunion, Malunion, Deformity, Expert Witness, Independent Medical Evaluator, IME, Open Reduction Internal Fixation, ORIF, intertrochanteric femur fracture, ORIF pelvis and acetabulum, Sacro iliac fusion
Credentials:
- Board Certified by American Board of Orthopedic S Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Affiliations:
- Associate Professor of Surgery Cedars Sinai Medical Center
- Director Orthopedic Trauma
-Vice Chair Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations:
- Cedars Sinai Orthopaedic Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Dr. Charles N. Moon, MD, FAAOS, is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and trauma specialist with over 23 years of experience. Serving as the Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Orthopedic Trauma at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Moon brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. Dr. Moon is board-certified and licensed in California where he maintains a busy clinical and surgical practice. He is internationally recognized for his expertise with challenging injuries and revision surgeries.
He specializes in the management of complex trauma, including peri-articular fractures and pelvic and acetabular trauma. Dr. Moon is recognized as a national lea...
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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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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA
Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon
Shawn A. Hayden MD PA
California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years.
Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee.
Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Michael J Milne, MD
National Ortho Expert - Shoulder, Knee & General
Santa Barbara, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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orthopedic expert witness, knee injury expert, shoulder injury expert, general orthopedics expert, sports medicine expert, California Ortho IME, Orthopedic medical legal expert, Santa Barbara orthopedic expert, Central Coast orthopedic expert, QME orthopedic california, Joint injury expert, Arthroscopy Expert Witness
Michael J. Milne, M.D. Orthopedic Expert Witness — Knee, Shoulder & General Ortho | Sports Medicine Surgeon | CA QME | Montecito & Central Coast
Location: Santa Barbara, CA ▪ Servicing Southern California Central Coast, California, Florida, Wyoming, Missouri
Board Certs / Licenses: Licensed in CA, WY, FL, and MO
Board‑Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, thru 2035
Fellowship‑Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), State of California
Education & Training
M.D., UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX
Fellowship: Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Vail, CO
MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia/San Francisco
Expertise & Clinical Experience
Former Head Team Physician/Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon, St. Louis Cardinals MLB Club - St. Louis, MO
20+ years of full‑spectrum orthopedic practice, 1000s of depositions, IMEs, record review...
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Behnam (Ben) Sharareh, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow
Ventura, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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Shoulder Surgery, Upper Extremity Fractures, Elbow Arthroplasty, Upper Extremity Surgery, General Orthopedic Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Upper Extremity Trauma, Peripheral Nerve, Shoulder Arthroplasty
Behnam (Ben) Sharareh, MD is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity – shoulder and elbow – conditions and procedures. Raised in Laguna Niguel, CA, Dr. Sharareh attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he received a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, during which he joined both the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society and Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS).
After medical school, Dr. Sharareh continued his training at Baylor College of Medicine where he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Prior to joining Ventura Orthopedics in 2022, he concluded his training at the University of Washington with a fellowship focused on shoulder and elbow surgery.
As an upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Sharareh specializes in traumatic and degenerative conditions of the shoulder and elbow. The procedures he performs includes anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, reverse sho...
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Shahryar Ahmadi, MD, FRCSC, QME
World Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon
Santa Ana, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Shoulder, Elbow, California
Dr. Shahryar Ahmadi is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME) and SIB evaluations. Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Known for his skill, empathy, and diligence, Dr. Ahmadi provides advanced surgical and non-surgical care for the shoulder and elbow, including arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, ligament reconstruction, trauma care, and more.
As an innovator, Dr. Ahmadi holds multiple patents in surgical advancements, including techniques to improve recovery and reduce complications. He also integrates robotics and advanced imaging into care. Since 2010, he has been a trusted expert in medical-legal and worker’s compensation cases, earning global recognition for his expertise in orthopedic surgery.
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Anna Gray, RN, CRNFA, CNOR
Surgery & Operating Room Audit Trail Specialist
Valencia, California
Nurse, Health Informatics
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Operating Room Nurse, Circulating Nurse, RN First Assistant, Audit Trail Analysis, Robotic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular, Gynecology, Spine/Neuro, Documentation Errors, Operating Room, Surgery Center, Trauma, Surgical Errors, Health Informatics, EMR Review, Intraoperative Injury, Surgical Standards of Care, Scrub Nurse
Anna Gray, RN, CRNFA, CNOR is a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant with over 25 years of perioperative experience across hospital-based operating rooms and ambulatory surgery center leadership.
Her operating room expertise spans robotic (gynecologic oncology, urology, general surgery, hepatobiliary, vascular), complex general, vascular (bypass, carotid, endovascular), orthopedic (total joints: knee, hip, shoulder), neurological (spinal, bleed evacuation, tumor resection), & trauma.
With hands-on experience in first assisting, circulating, scrubbing, and precepting. This multi-role background provides a comprehensive understanding of surgical team dynamics, role-specific responsibilities, and intraoperative decision-making.
Ms. Gray is a former Clinical Director of Operations for a free-standing surgery center, where she oversaw operating room workflow, staffing, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance initiatives. She has extensive experience evaluating adherence to...
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michael A kropf, MD
los angeles, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Lumbar Surgery, Cervical Surgery, Artificial Disc Replacement, Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis, Minimally Invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Micro neurologic surgery
Fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Trained at UCLA. Attending Spine Surgeon at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. Published over 100 Articles in multiple Spine and Basic Science Journals. Over 25 years in practice. Educated over 50 spine fellows who went on to practice in the field of Spine Surgery and Spinal Care. Sub-specialized in minimally invasive, robotic surgery. Areas of sub-speciality in lumbar and cervical conditions, artificial disc replacement, scoliosis and deformity, and spinal injury. Licensed in CA.
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Nicolas Vardiabasis, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Sherman Oaks, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Foot/Ankle, Pediatric Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Fracture, Elbow, Wrist, Hand
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 d...
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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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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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Joshua Matthews, MD
Experienced Orthopedic Surgery Expert
LAKEPORT, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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Venous medicine, Bone & Joint Disorders, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fracture Management, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Degenerative Joint Disease, Soft Tissue Injuries, Surgical Repair, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Spine Surgery, Trauma
Joshua Matthews, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He was educated at the University of Missouri in Columbia and received his MD degree in 2009. He then completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Kansas. After residency, Dr. Matthews underwent additional fellowship training in arthroscopy and sports medicine in San Diego, California.
As a fellow, he was fortunate to work with athletes at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels. In his nearly 10 years in practice, he has gained extensive experience in the minimally invasive treatment of sports and work-related shoulder and knee injuries. He additionally cares for a variety of traumatic and general orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Matthews enjoys an active lifestyle of rock climbing, hiking, paddleboarding, cycling, and fitness training. Dr. Matthews’s passion for staying active drives his motivation to help patients maintain their physical activity and recover from injury.
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