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Dr. Richard Weinstein, MBA, MD
New York
Dr. Richard N Weinstein has 25 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Sports Medicine. He earned his BS in Biology from Tufts University and his MD from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and his MBA from Regis University. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Bronxcare Health System, he went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at...
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Biomechanics Expert Witness
California
This biomechanics expert specializes in human performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and exercise and fitness. He earned his BA in history and his MS in kinesiology from California State University at Fullerton before earning his PhD in kinesiology, recreation, and sports studies with a biomechanics specialization from the University of Tennessee. He holds several certifications,...
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Dr. Keith Heier, FAAOS, MD
Texas
Dr. Keith A. Heier has 23 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from the University of Florida College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Florida Orthopaedic...
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Biomechanics and Kinesiology Expert Witness
California
This expert received his MSc and PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo (Canada), and followed up with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Mobility at Toronto Rehab Institute/Sunnybrook Hospital/University of Toronto. He has over 25 years of experience in biomechanics and kinesiology of human movement. His clinical and research work has included orthotics & prosthetics, footwear, back...
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Dr. Andrew Bazos, MD
Connecticut
Dr. Andrew N. Bazos Jr has 36 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Harvard University and his MD from Yale School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he went on to complete another residency in Pediatric...
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Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Expert Witness
Maryland
This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 12 years. Fellowship trained in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, he has delivered more than 20 international, national, and regional research presentations. He serves as Associate Director of Sports Medicine at a teaching institution in Baltimore, MD, Head Team Orthopedist at a Division I university in Maryland, and Associate Orthopedic...
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Dr. Christian Foglar, MD
California
Dr. Christian Foglar has over 20 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his MD from Universität Basel Medizinische Fakultät. After completing his research fellowship at AO Research Institute Davos, his internship in General Surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and a fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Baylor College of Medicine. He went on to complete a residency in...
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Physician Assistants and Orthopedics Expert Witness
Wisconsin
This certified physician assistant has assumed numerous clinical and academic PA roles across the country throughout his 10+ year career, and is responsible for training and lecturing incoming physician assistant students. He is also a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Academy of Physician Assistants, where he is also a distinguished fellow. His clinical focus is...
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Dr. Mark Hutchinson, FAANA, FAAOS, FACSM, MD
Illinois
Dr. Mark R. Hutchinson has 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Sports Medicine. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois and his M.D. from the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Chicago. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, he went on to...
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness
New York
This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly the past decade. Fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine, he is a member of a multitude of prestigious medical societies and organizations. This expert is widely published and serves as a reviewer for the Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal, among others. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the...
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Dr. Ronald Koe, MD
Nevada
Dr. Ronald C. Koe has 26 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California San Diego and his MD from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and...
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Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Expert Witness
New Jersey
This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston University prior to his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has been recognized as a "Top Physician" multiple times by the...
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Dr. Robert Berry, FAAPMR, MD
Nevada
Dr. Robert G. Berry Jr. has over 29 years of experience in the fields of Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his BS in Business Administration from Arizona State University, and his MD from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. After completing his internship in Internal Medicine at the St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, he went on...
Health and Physical Education Expert Witness
Ohio
This well seasoned professor of higher education has over 30 years of experience in physical education and recreational sports. Throughout his career he has been a member of several professional societies including the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), the National Association of Student Personnel...
Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD
Massachusetts
Dr. Joseph T. Lifrak has over 23 years of experience in the fields of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BS from Tulane University and his MD from Brown University. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Rhode Island Hospital and a fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery at the Rhode Island Hospital. He then went on to complete a second fellowship in Sports...
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Ski and Snow Sports Safety Expert Witness
Colorado
This expert has been involved in the ski/snow sport safety industry for more than 40 years. He has extensive experience in evaluating winter sports sites such as ski areas, tubing, and sledding venues. He is certified as a professional ski instructor, and as an outdoor emergency care technician, and a snowmobile instructor. He is a member of numerous societies relating to winter sports safety,...
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Dr. Aris Yannopoulos, MD
Connecticut
Dr. Aris D. Yannopolous has over 32 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA from Harvard University and his MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing his internship and his residency in General Surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital, he completed another residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital,...
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Gymnastics Expert Witness
Pennsylvania
This expert has coached gymnastics from beginner level through international level since 1969.
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Dr. James Comadoll, FAAOS, MD
North Carolina
Dr. James L. Comadoll has 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry from Winona State University and his MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School. After completing an internship in General Surgery at Hennepin County Medical Center, he went on to complete a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical Center,...
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Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Expert Witness
California
This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished...
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Athletic Training Expert Witness FAQs
An athletic training expert witness provides insight on standards of care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation in sports-related cases. They can testify on whether proper procedures were followed.
Cases involving sports injuries, fitness equipment accidents, or allegations of negligence in coaching or athletic training may benefit from an athletic training expert witness.
Yes, as part of their expertise, these witnesses are knowledgeable about concussion protocols and can testify on whether appropriate steps were taken after a head injury.
Yes, some experts specialize in areas like pediatric sports injuries, female athlete health issues, or specific sports like football or gymnastics.
They can assess if the standard of care was met during injury prevention, response, and treatment. Their testimony can help determine if negligence occurred.
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