Spine Surgery & Spine Care Expert Witnesses in Florida

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Neurosurgery, Artificial Disc Replacement, Fusion, Total Brain Injury, Spinal Instrumentation, BMP, Infuse, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor

Dr. Oppenheimer is an actively-practicing board-certified neurosurgeon with 27 years of experience. He founded and presently practices at Neurosurgery Medical Associates in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Oppenheimer is also on the faculty at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and holds medical licenses in several states. Dr. Oppenheimer received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he also obtained an MS with distinction in Physiology and Biophysics. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology and Behavior cum laude, from Cornell University. Dr. Oppenheimer completed his residency training at the University of Southern California-Los Angeles County Hospital. He has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters in the field of neurosurgery. He is also multilingual, and is fluent in English, German, and Spanish. Dr. Oppenheimer is a seasoned expert witness with significant testifying experience. He has provided exp...

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Disc replacement, Kyphoplasty, Sacroiliac Fusion, Spinal cord stimulators, Minimally invasive surgery

Julio Petilon, MD, is an American Board-Certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in treating degenerative, traumatic and other disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including herniated discs, deformity, revision surgery and disease of the sacroiliac joint, as well as general orthopedic surgery. He is licensed to practice medicine in the states of Louisiana and Georgia. Dr. Petilon evaluates each patient individually with a comprehensive approach, offering both non-operative and surgical treatment plans to help alleviate acute and chronic pain, as well as associated neurological symptoms. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Petilon utilizes both open and the latest minimally invasive techniques to provide patients optimal results and recovery, including endoscopic spine surgery. Dr. Petilon earned a Doctorate of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He then completed an internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Nav...

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - 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.

Florida

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine, Spine Surgeon, Surgery, Orthopedics, Back, Neck, Lumbar Spine ACDF, Decompression, Interbody Fusion, Kyphoplasty, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Spine Fusion, Spinal Cord Stimulation

I am a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopaedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. I am familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. I have participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and my opinions are usually definitive. I hold an active medical license in the states of Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. I am also an active member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

Florida

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Sports Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation

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. 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-tech, high quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic an...

Florida

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Medical Surgical Nursing , Trauma , Urology , Post-operative Care, Fractures

Clinical Nurse Manager for a 31 bed Orthopedics, Spine, Trauma & Surgical Specialty Unit. Highly skilled nursing professional with 32 years of experience in medical/surgical and orthopedic nursing. Available for expert witness assistance for a wide variety of cases. Services include: Organize, summarize and analyze medical records. Analyze cases for merit and strategy. Develop chronologies, summaries and other reports. Assist attorneys with fact witness preparation.

Florida

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine injuries, Spine Surgery, Motor Vehicle accidents, Slip, Fall, Narrative reports, Fusion surgery, Disc replacement, semi, truck accidents, IME, Causation, back pain, sciatica, neck pain, fracture, surgeon

Dr. McPherson has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of spinal injuries and disorders. He has opined on numerous IMEs, narrative reports and in deposition and testimony. He believes in providing reports with meticulous detail and a thorough summary of the records to set the stage for successful testimony in depositions and at trial. Dr. McPherson provides extensive research and cites literature to support his opinions beyond his training and experience alone. Dr. McPherson is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. He is board certified as both a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is originally from Canada and completed his orthopedic surgery residency and medical school at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery in 2000 at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. He completed a second spine fellowship in Nottingham England and a ...

Lighthouse Point, Florida

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Brain Trauma, Concussion, Cranial Surgery, Cranial Trauma, Head Injury, Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Spine Surgery, Spine Injury, Subdural Hematoma

Dr Moore is a Harvard & Yale trained board certified neurosurgery specialist and director of Integrated Neurosurgery at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Boca Raton, FL. He served as on-field neurosurgeon for the Miami Dolphins for over 10 years. He was past Chief of Surgery and Director of Neurosurgery at Broward Health North Trauma Center. Dr Moore is the Founding Director of the First JCAHO accredited Spine Care Center in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade counties of South Florida. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is the oldest, most respected federal inspection authority of healthcare providers. Dr Moore provides expert, credible, unbiased reviews and testimony with 2 decades of experience in both plaintiff and defense malpractice cases of brain and spine injuries, operations and complications, as well as motor vehicle accident, slip & fall and hematoma ( subdural, intracerebral & aneurysm ). Having performed over 8,000 operations, he has ...

Pompano Beach, Florida

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Neurosurgery, Artificial Disc Replacement, Fusion, Total Brain Injury, Spinal Instrumentation, BMP, Infuse, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor

Dr. Oppenheimer is an actively-practicing board-certified neurosurgeon with 27 years of experience. He founded and presently practices at Neurosurgery Medical Associates in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Oppenheimer is also on the faculty at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and holds medical licenses in several states. Dr. Oppenheimer received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he also obtained an MS with distinction in Physiology and Biophysics. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology and Behavior cum laude, from Cornell University. Dr. Oppenheimer completed his residency training at the University of Southern California-Los Angeles County Hospital. He has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters in the field of neurosurgery. He is also multilingual, and is fluent in English, German, and Spanish. Dr. Oppenheimer is a seasoned expert witness with significant testifying experience. He has provided exp...

Florida

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Disc replacement, Kyphoplasty, Sacroiliac Fusion, Spinal cord stimulators, Minimally invasive surgery

Julio Petilon, MD, is an American Board-Certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in treating degenerative, traumatic and other disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including herniated discs, deformity, revision surgery and disease of the sacroiliac joint, as well as general orthopedic surgery. He is licensed to practice medicine in the states of Louisiana and Georgia. Dr. Petilon evaluates each patient individually with a comprehensive approach, offering both non-operative and surgical treatment plans to help alleviate acute and chronic pain, as well as associated neurological symptoms. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Petilon utilizes both open and the latest minimally invasive techniques to provide patients optimal results and recovery, including endoscopic spine surgery. Dr. Petilon earned a Doctorate of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He then completed an internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Nav...

Orlando, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Orthopedic Surgeon , Spine Surgery , Personal Injury Medical , Workplace Injury Evaluation, Motor Vehicle Accident Injury , Slip and Fall Injury Medical Assessment, Independent Medical Examination (IME) Expert, Expert Testimony in Medical Cases, Personal Injury Legal Cases

Dr. Richard C. Smith, MD, FAAO, is a highly experienced Orthopedic Surgeon based in Central Florida. Over three decades of experience, he has provided expert opinions and treatment recommendations to diverse patients, including those with orthopedic issues, sports injuries, and spinal conditions. His extensive experience instills confidence in his ability to provide effective treatment. Dr. Smith's educational background includes a medical degree from Hahnemann University Medical School and orthopedic surgery training at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He also served as the Chief of Spinal Surgery at the Naval Hospital in Orlando. Dr. Smith's professional affiliations are a testament to his commitment to excellence. He is a member of the North American Spine Society. He holds fellowships with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, the National Board of Medical Examiners,...

Florida

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Neurological Surgery - Lumbar surgery, Cervical Spine surgery, Neck and Back Trauma, Work Comp, Complex Spine Surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Polymer Spine Fusion, Artificial Discs, Personal injury, Motor vehicle injury, Work injury, Medical malpractice, Medical Defense, Hospital Negligence, Military injury

Introduction I’m Steve Zielinski, neurosurgeon and founder of Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Oklahoma Spine and Neurosurgery and American Spine and Neurosurgery. I actively practice medicine and do spine surgery weekly. I have licenses in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas EDUCATION: In 1995, I graduated from McGill University Medical School at age 23. Following internship and residency at McGill, I completed a cerebrovascular fellowship at Stanford University, graduating in 2002. PRACTICE: My 30th anniversary as a practicing physician is coming up in 2025. I practiced in California, then Colorado, and now in Texas, Oklahoma. I founded Texas Spine and Neurosurgery in 2010, Oklahoma Spine and Neurosurgery in 2023 and American Spine and Neurosurgery in 2023. HOW I CAN HELP YOU: - At the Outset of a Matter: objective evaluation of case strengths and weakness, establishment of standard of care, id...