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This Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons is a partner and faculty orthopedic surgeon at a private practice surgical center. He has remained in active clinical practice for over 30 years, during which he has authored and co-authored several publications on joint orthopedics and has made presentations on hip and knee reconstruction.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Private Practice
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Cincinnati
Paradise Valley,
Arizona
This highly qualified orthopaedic trauma surgeon is currently an assistant clinical professor at a top ranking university in California. He earned his MD at the Israel Institute of Technology and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma surgery at the University of California San Francisco. He is a member of several professional organizations, he has authored 30+ journal articles in the orthopedic field, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major orthopedic conferences.
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, A regional medical center in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Israel Institute of Technology
San Francisco,
California
This fellowship trained and board certified orthopedic surgeon earned his MD from the University of Maryland, he went on to complete a Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Ohio State University. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has served both as a private practitioner and academic clinician in orthopedic surgery. This expert is a member of prestigious societies such as the Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society, the Orthopedic Trauma Association, the New Mexico Orthopedic Association and the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation. He has received the Honor of Albuquerque's Top Doctors and Faculty Instructor of the Year. He has published over 10 peer-reviewed journal articles. He is a former Staff Surgeon at Orthopedic Bone and Joint Specialists and is currently an Associate Professor, Orthopedic Trauma at major medical center.
Orthopedic Surgery Liaison, A Medical School in NM
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland School of Medicine
Sandia Park,
New Mexico
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 two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.
Founder & Director, Stanford University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco
Menlo Park,
California
This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and in Physical Therapy and is also Certified as a Clinical Instructor, Worker's Compensation Care Provider, and in Manuel Therapy. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Associations and has published 4 articles about Physical Therapy. He is currently a Clinic Director at a Sports and Rehabilitation Center and a Consultant at a Private Consulting Firm.
Partner and Clinic Director, A rehabilitation and sports therapy center in CA
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Azusa Pacific University
Orange,
California
This highly qualified expert earned his MD from the University of Pretoria and completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Pretoria Academic Hospital and Kalafong Hospital. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology at the University of Florida and a fellowship in Tumor Surgery and Tissue Banking at Cornell University. He is Board Equivalent Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. This expert has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and has Co-authored 12 books and manuscripts. He is a reviewer for several national and international journals such as, The Orthopedic Review Journal, the Journal of Bone Surgery ,Current Oncology, and the SA Orthopedic Journal. This expert currently serves as Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Unit at a major university affiliated medical center.
Director, Major University Affiliated Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pretoria
Aurora,
Colorado
This qualified expert earned his BS and MS at the University of Southern California and his MD at the Georgetown School of Medicine; he completed a general surgery internship at the University of California at Los Angeles, an orthopedic surgery residency at the Tulane University School of Medicine, and a foot & ankle surgery fellowship at the Miller Orthopaedic Clinic. This expert's expertise is highlighted by his 20+ published peer-reviewed journal articles and his extensive experience as course faculty giving over 200 presentations worldwide. He is the Founder of a Foot and Ankle Institute and the Director of an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship. Additionally, he is orthopaedic consultant for a Nevada collegiate sports program, taking care of all their athletes over the past 10 years. He is also involved with medical school training of students and residence in orthopedic surgery.
Team Physician, University Sports Program in NV
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University School of Medicine
Henderson,
Nevada
This expert, a native of Southern California, completed his undergraduate education at Pacific Union College before attending Loma Linda University School of Medicine where he received his MD degree in 2008. He completed an Internal Medicine internship followed by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency and continued his specialization with a Pain Management fellowship, all at Loma Linda. He is double board certified in PM&R and Pain Medicine.
Pain Management Physician, A Private Practice in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loma Linda University
Loma Linda,
California
This highly qualified expert has over 45 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his BA in psychology from Lafayette College and his MD from New York Medical College. He then went on to complete a medical-surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a licensed physician in California. He has published 5 books, 23 chapters, and over 150 journal articles, as well as presenting extensively on topics in his field. He specializes in post-trauma limb reconstruction, including non-unions, mal-unions, shortening and post-trauma infections of bones and joints. He has been in active clinical practice for decades and has taught at some of America's premier academic medical institutions. Formerly, he served as the president of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society and the Association of Bone & Joint Surgeons. Currently, he works as an orthopedic surgeon for a private practice in Southern California and as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at at a University and Medical Center in California.
Physician, Several medical centers in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College
Long Beach,
California
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What Can a Back Pain Expert Witness Opine On?
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation exercises for back strength.
Epidural Steroid Injection
Injection to reduce inflammation and pain.
MRI Scan
Imaging to assess spinal structures.
X-ray
Radiographic imaging of the spine.
Chiropractic Adjustment
Manual manipulation to align the spine.
Surgery
Operative procedures for severe cases.
FAQs for Back Pain Expert Witnesses
What is a back pain expert witness?
A back pain expert witness is a medical or biomechanical specialist who evaluates back injuries and their causes for legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex back pain issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a back pain expert witness?
A back pain expert witness supports personal injury, auto accidents, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, slip-and-fall, spinal surgery, and chronic pain disability cases.
How can a back pain expert witness support causation analysis in lumbar injury claims?
A back pain expert witness supports causation analysis in lumbar injury claims by linking medical findings and biomechanics to the incident, clarifying if it likely caused the back pain.
What qualifications should counsel require from a board-certified back pain expert witness?
Counsel should require a board-certified back pain expert witness to have relevant specialty certification, clinical experience, forensic training, and a history of credible testimony.
How does a back pain expert witness evaluate alleged symptom exaggeration in litigation?
A back pain expert witness evaluates alleged symptom exaggeration by comparing reported pain to medical evidence, functional tests, pain scales, and consistency across records and exams.
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