Foot and Ankle Expert Witnesses

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Foot and ankle expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedic surgery, podiatry, sports medicine, physical therapy, and occupational medicine. Some of the most common foot and ankle expert witness specialties also include trauma surgery, pediatric orthopedics, rheumatology, and biomechanics. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, slip-and-fall injuries, sports-related injuries, workplace accidents, and improper footwear.

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Dr Richard Ian FieldsView profile

ID: 764583

Dr. Richard Fields, DPM

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Florida

Dr. Richard I. Fields has 11 years of experience in the field of Podiatry, specializing in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He earned his BS in Marketing from the University at Albany, his MA in Economics and International Relations from Pepperdine University, and his DPM from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Fields completed his residency in Podiatric...

Surgical Podiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Surgical Podiatry Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This expert is a board certified podiatric surgeon. He has over 30 years of experience in foot surgery and performs procedures such as the one described in the legal case in question. Currently this physician practices at a major university medical center, has attending physician responsibilities, and also lectures to medical students on various topics in podiatry.

Dr Justin James FlemingView profile

ID: 66021

Dr. Justin Fleming, DPM, FACFAS

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New Jersey

Dr. Justin J. Fleming has 21 years of experience in the field of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He earned his undergraduate degree from Widener University and his MD from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency in Foot and Ankle Surgery through Emory Healthcare. Today, this expert is board-certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery....

Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Expert Witness

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Texas

This highly qualified Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery received his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed a residency in General Orthopedics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and subsequent Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This expert is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of both...

Dr Michael Joseph TrepalView profile

ID: 63075

Dr. Michael Trepal, DPM, FACFAS

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New York

Dr. Michael J. Trepal has over 40 years of experience in the field of Podiatry with a focus on Foot and Ankle Surgery. He earned his BA from Queens College, City University of New York and his DPM from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his Podiatric Surgery residency at New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Today, this expert is board-certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery...

Foot and Ankle Surgery/Podiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Foot and Ankle Surgery/Podiatry Expert Witness

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California

This double board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. Fellowship trained in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Peripheral Nerve Surgery, he has been awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is a Medical Consultant for the ATP Professional Men's Tennis Tour. He is extensively published and is Editor Emeritus of the...

Dr Scott Kevin FormanView profile

ID: 1196275

Dr. Scott Forman, MD

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California

Dr. Scott Forman has 33 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery with expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BS in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his MD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. After completing his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he then completed a...

Orthopedic Surgery  Foot and Ankle Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Surgery Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This highly qualified expert is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has been practicing for 7+ years. He completed his internship and residency trainings in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also concluded a fellowship focusing on foot and ankle surgery. He is the founder and president of the Research Triangle Park Orthopedic Society and a fellow at the American...

Dr William Malcolm GranberryView profile

ID: 50206

Dr. William Granberry, MD, FAAOS

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Texas

Dr. William M. Granberry has 31 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery. He earned his BA from Trinity University and his MD from Baylor College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine, he completed a Foot and Ankle Surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This expert is board certified in...

Podiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Podiatry Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified Podiatrist is board certified in Foot Surgery. He completed two residencies in both medical and surgical Podiatry. he completed intensive training in in peripheral nerve surgery. He is member of several professional organizations including the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. This expert has published numerous...

Dr John Martin FederView profile

ID: 545498

Dr. John Feder, MD

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New York

Dr. John M. Feder has over 29 years of experience in Orthopedic Surgery with a specialization in Foot and Ankle Surgery. He earned his BA from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from New York Medical College. He completed two residencies, one in Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and another in Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. He then...

Podiatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Podiatric Surgery Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert is board certified in surgery of the foot and ankle. He specializes in the foot and ankle with soft tissue up to the tibial tuberosity, and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has also assumed high ranking clinical positions in major healthcare centers in Texas.

Dr Paul Stuart CooperView profile

ID: 178445

Dr. Paul Cooper, MD, FAAOS

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Maryland

Dr. Paul S. Cooper has 30 years of experience in Orthopedic Surgery. He obtained his BS from Dickinson College and his MD from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. After completing his residency in Orthopedics at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Milton S Hershey Medical Center and another fellowship in Foot and...

Podiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Podiatry Expert Witness

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This qualified expert has 30 years of experience as a podiatrist. He received a B.S. from Michigan State University and a D.P.M., from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. He also finished a Medical-Surgical Residency at Detroit Central Hospital and is board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. A Fellow of the International College of Podiatric...

Dr Jarrett D. CainView profile

ID: 87497

Dr. Jarrett Cain, DPM, MSc, FACFAS

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Jarrett D. Cain has 15 years of experience in the field of Foot & Ankle Surgery. He earned his BS from the Xavier University of Louisiana, his MS from Drexel University College of Medicine, and DPM from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. After completing his residency in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Virtua West Jersey Hospitals, he went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in...

Orthopedic Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery Expert Witness

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Nevada

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...

Dr Emily Elizabeth HeidView profile

ID: 1214617

Dr. Emily Heid, MD, FAAOS

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Montana

Dr. Emily E. Heid has 29 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. She earned her BA in Chemistry from The Ohio State University and her MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Orthopedics and her fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Today, this expert is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Formerly, this expert...

Dr Stephen Francis ContiView profile

ID: 678136

Dr. Stephen Conti, MD, FAAOS

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Stephen F. Conti has over 32 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery. He earned his BS in Pharmacy and Pre-Medicine from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University and his MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, he completed his Foot and Ankle Surgery...

Dr Paul Hyon Uk KimView profile

ID: 1181255

Dr. Paul Kim, MD

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California

Dr. Paul H. Kim has 8 years of experience in the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, his DPM from Samuel Merritt University, and his MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington School of...

Dr Amanda Jane FantryView profile

ID: 401564

Dr. Amanda Fantry, MD, FAOFAS

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Connecticut

Dr. Amanda J. Fantry has 6 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. She earned her BS in Biochemistry from Boston College, her MS from Boston University, and her MD from New York Medical College. After completing her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Rhode Island Hospital, she went on to complete fellowships in Orthopaedic Trauma and Foot and Ankle Surgery at Rhode Island...

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Foot and Ankle Expert Witness FAQs

A foot and ankle expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving injuries, surgeries, or conditions related to the foot and ankle. They can clarify medical facts, explain treatment protocols, and assess standard of care issues.

Cases that may require a foot and ankle expert include personal injury claims, medical malpractice suits, workers' compensation disputes, or any case where foot and ankle health is a factor.

Yes, there are several subspecialties including podiatry, orthopedic surgery with a focus on the foot and ankle, sports medicine, diabetic foot care, and pediatric foot care.

An expert can review medical records, evaluate whether the surgeon met the standard of care, provide insight into potential causes of complications, and testify on these matters in court.

Such an expert can offer insights into sport-specific risks, injury prevention strategies, appropriate treatments for athletes' injuries, rehabilitation protocols, and return-to-play criteria.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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