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 Erik Christian NilssenView profile

ID: 416781

Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD

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Florida

Dr. Erik C. Nilssen has 13 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Nutrition Science and Pre-Medicine from Auburn University and his MD from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. After completing an internship in General Surgery at the Montreal General Hospital and a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health...

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 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...

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 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....

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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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 Erik Arthur MagnussonView profile

ID: 1727186

Dr. Erik Magnusson, MD

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Washington

Dr. Erik Magnusson has over 2 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from Loyola College Maryland and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center, he pursued fellowships in Orthopaedic Trauma and Foot and...

Dr Jessica Blair GallinaView profile

ID: 74734

Dr. Jessica Gallina, MD

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New York

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New Jersey

Dr. Jessica B. Gallina has 19 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery. She earned her BA in Chemistry from Williams College and her MD from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. After completing her residency in Orthopedics at Mount Sinai Hospital, she went on to complete two fellowships in Diabetic Foot Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial...

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...

Dr Stuart David MillerView profile

ID: 133066

Dr. Stuart Miller, MD

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Maryland

Dr. Stuart D. Miller has 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Biology and Philosophy from Brandeis University, his MS in Physiology from Georgetown University and his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in Foot and Ankle...

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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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