Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Virginia
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: Amputations, Arthroscopy, Cervical, Compartment Syndrome, Dislocation, Fracture, Fracture Care, Knee Surgery, Labrum, Lumbar, Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Tendon, ACL, and Amputation.
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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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David Goodwin, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon- 'Top Doc', 70+ Legal Cases
Arthritis & Sports
Chantilly, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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fracture, trauma, labrum, tendon, joint replacement, sports medicine, ligament, arthritis, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic expert witness, independent medical examination, medical malpractice, meniscus, dislocation, back pain, lumbar, cervical, independent medical examination, motor vehicle accident, workers compensation
Dr. David Goodwin is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in both surgical and non-operative care of shoulder, knee, hip, and sports injuries in youth and adults. After attending George Washington University for his undergraduate and medical education, he completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Georgetown University and Fellowship in Sports Medicine at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases.
Based in the Washington, DC area, Dr Goodwin has over a decade of clinical practice and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at George Washington University. He is the winner of multiple 'Top Doctor' awards selected by his patients and peers as a leader in Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Goodwin has handled 70+ medicolegal cases, including IMEs, expert reviews, permanency ratings, and depositions. He is known for helping attorneys build strong, evidence-based cases.
https://www.trueexperts.org/
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Adam Lorenzetti, MD
Shoulder & Elbow Specialist and Orthopedic Trauma
WATERFORD, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery
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Rotator Cuff, Dislocation, Fracture, Labral tear, Labrum, Orthopedic Surgery, Tendon, Shoulder Replacement, Humerus, Olecranon, MVA, Elbow, Shoulder, Arthoplasty, Arthroscopy, Repair, Hand Fracture, Wrist Fracture
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained and actively practicing orthopedic surgeon, completing over 300 elective and traumatic orthopaedics cases annually. Clinical practice includes general orthopaedics with a focus on shoulder and elbow conditions including complex fracture, arthroplasty and tendon and ligament repairs. He is also active in orthopaedic trauma taking level 2 trauma call at multiple hospitals and is experience with a variety of traumatic injuries including motor vehicle collisions and work related injuries. Available to provide expert opinion, testimony, or medical-legal consultation in all areas of orthopaedic surgery excluding spine surgery. Extensive experience in standard of care, causation, damages, and need for future care regarding traumatic injuries. Provides expert testimony for Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice, and cases of Physician Competence, including depositions and testimony in both plaintiff and defense cases for malpractice ...
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Rajeev Pandarinath, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist
Mclean, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fracture Care, Knee Replacement, Cartilage Injury, Ligament Reconstruction, Standards of Orthopedic Care, Orthopedic Complications, Return-to-play, Knee Surgery Complications, Shoulder Surgery Complications, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy
Dr. Pandarinath is a double board certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist. He practices in the Washington DC area, with clinic locations in both Maryland and Virginia. He was previously part of the academic faculty at George Washington University for 10 years, earning the rank of Associate Professor. He transitioned to private practice in 2020 and is currently practicing at OrthoBethesda. He has been part of numerous consultations regarding personal injury and medical malpractice, and has participated on both the plaintiff and defense sides.
Contact Information:
drpandarinath@gmail.com
6605 Placid Street, Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone: 310-488-7557 | Website: www.drpandarinath.com
Credentials
• Board Certified – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2022)
• Subspecialty Certification (CAQ) – Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2013)
• Licenses – District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland
• Education/Training: Duke University (BS, Cum Laude), UNC-Chapel Hill (MD), U...
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Lawrence F Cohen, MD
Commonwealth Medical Review
Richmond, Virginia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Spinal Trauma, Spinal Tumors, Scoliosis Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Disc Disease, Spinal Fusions, Spinal Instrumentation, Kyphoplasty, Minimally Invasive Spine
Administrative Assistant Theresa Hubbard
Email- tch090469@gmail.com
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David G Goss, MD, FAAOS, CIME
Tidewater Spine and Orthopaedic Center / Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
Chesapeake, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
I am a fellowship-trained spinal surgeon, and have been in full time clinical practice since 2001. I attended the University of Virginia for undergraduate studies and medical school, and trained at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for orthopaedic surgery residency. Subsequent to residency, I completed a Neuro-Orthopaedic Spinal Fellowship in Adelaide, Australia. My clinical practice consists of nonsurgical and surgical management of all spinal disorders and injuries, including work-related injuries, automobile accidents, degenerative conditions, sports injuries, etc. Additionally, I perform a vast array of interventional spine procedures in office, for the management of spinal pain.
I have extensive experience in performing medicolegal services, including medical record reviews, independent medical examinations, deposition / courtroom testimony, etc. I strive to always provide thorough, timely, objective, and unbiased evaluations, in all cases.
I am a certified independent ...
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Romney C. Andersen, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Extremity Surgeon, Professor
TRUE Experts LLC
Newport News, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Compartment Syndrome, Amputations, Fracture Care, Limb Salvage, Orthopaedic Trauma, Soft Tissue Trauma, Osteoporosis, Extremity Injuries, Crush Injuries, Gun Shot Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Work Place Injuries, Military Injuries, Maritime Injuries, Railway Injuries and Orthopaedic Infections
Romney C. Andersen, MD, AAOS Fellow, ABOS Board Certified. Dr. Andersen is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience managing orthopaedic trauma patients. He has published extensively in the area of orthopaedic trauma. His areas of specialty include Compartment Syndrome, Amputations, Fracture Care, Limb Salvage, Orthopaedic Trauma, Soft Tissue Trauma, Osteoporosis, Extremity Injuries, Crush Injuries, Gun Shot Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Work Place Injuries, Military Injuries, Maritime Injuries, Railway Injuries and Orthopaedic Infections. Dr. Andersen is the Chief of Orthopaedics for the Riverside Health System and is a practicing orthopaedic trauma surgeon. He is a Professor of Surgery at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Formally he was the Chairman of Orthopaedics at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and oversaw the training program of 38 trainees, and an attending staff of 26 surgeons. Dr. Andersen has testified in court...
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Ehsan Jazini
Spine Surgeon – IME, Causation & Impairment
VSI
Reston, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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motion preservation, spinal cord, thoracic, lumbar, cervical, defense, plaintiff, work related, slip and fall, stem cell
Dr. Ehsan Jazini is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon in active clinical practice, specializing in cervical and lumbar spine disorders. His clinical expertise spans degenerative spine disease, traumatic spinal injuries, post-operative evaluations, and complex decision-making regarding operative versus non-operative care.
Dr. Jazini maintains a high-volume surgical and non-surgical spine practice and has extensive experience evaluating patients with neck and back pain, radiculopathy, myelopathy, spinal stenosis, disc pathology, and post-treatment or post-surgical conditions. His background includes advanced training in both traditional spinal procedures and motion-preservation techniques, allowing him to provide balanced, evidence-based opinions grounded in contemporary spine care.
In the medico-legal setting, Dr. Jazini provides independent medical examinations and medical record reviews with a focus on objectivity, clarity, and defensible reasoning. H...
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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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Aasta R Pedersen
ARC Orthopaedics LLC
Norfolk, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Arthroscopy, Shoulder surgery, Labrum tear, Rotator cuff tear, Knee Surgery, ACL, Meniscus tear, Cartilage, Hip Surgery, Hip impingement, FAI, Bursitis, Compartment syndrome, Amputation, Sports Injury, Military Injury, Overuse Injury, Nonsurgical, PRP, Injection
Aasta R. Pedersen, MD is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine with over 14years of experience in managing orthopaedic patients. She is a surgical specialist in knee, shoulder, and hip arthroscopy. She also specializes in nonsurgical treatments such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. Sports fellowship trained at Wake Forest University. Dr. Pedersen is a Team Physician and consultant for amateur, military, and Olympic athletes.
Dr. Pedersen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. She is a Reviewer for the Journal of Arthroscopy.
Dr. Pedersen is currently the Chief of Orthopaedics at McDonald Army Medical Center. She testifies for both plaintiffs and defendants in Medical Malpractice cases and Liability Cases. Provides peer reviews for insurance claims.
Areas Of Interest
- Sports medicine
- Shoulder Surgery
– Shoulder Instability
- Rotator Cuff Repairs
- Sh...
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