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This board certified family medicine practitioner earned his BA and MD from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He belongs to a number of prestigious medical societies, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Association of Medical Review Officers, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. This expert is also a supremely experienced medical examiner, having performed more than 30,000 DOT exams since 2009. He is currently a physician and medical director in private practice servicing a nationwide trucking company.
Medical Director, A private practice in MO
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Springfield,
Missouri
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 expert earned his BA in Chemistry from Washington University and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. After receiving his PhD, he earned his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The expert completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Saint Louis Children's Hospital in association with the Washington University School of Medicine, and he went on to complete several prestigious fellowships. These fellowships focused in Spinal Surgery, Neuroscience/Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurobiology. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the Joint Spine Section, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. In addition, he has published over 40 journal articles, been invited to present at numerous conferences regarding Neurosurgery and holds 3 patents. The expert currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery at a medical school in Missouri.
Assistant Professor, A Medical School in MO
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
St. Louis,
Missouri
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What Can an Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?
Joint Replacement
Surgical replacement of a damaged joint.
Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive joint surgery.
Fracture Repair
Fixing broken bones with hardware.
Tendon Repair
Surgical correction of torn tendons.
Spinal Fusion
Joining vertebrae to stabilize the spine.
Ligament Reconstruction
Rebuilding torn ligaments for stability.
FAQs for Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses
What is a orthopedic surgery expert witness?
An orthopedic surgery expert witness is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who explains standards of care and surgical decisions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, and testifying to clarify complex orthopedic issues.
In what case types can an orthopedic surgery expert witness provide valuable insight?
An orthopedic surgery expert witness provides valuable insight in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, sports injuries, product liability, and disability cases.
How can an orthopedic surgery expert witness assess long-term functional impairment?
An orthopedic surgery expert witness assesses long-term functional impairment by reviewing records, imaging, exams, and objective tests to measure lasting mobility and work limitations.
What orthopedic surgery expert witness qualifications are most critical for trial testimony?
The most critical orthopedic surgery expert witness qualifications are board certification, active clinical practice, subspecialty expertise, and prior medico-legal testimony experience.
How does an orthopedic surgery expert witness evaluate causation in musculoskeletal injuries?
An orthopedic surgery expert witness evaluates causation by correlating medical records, imaging, exam findings, and biomechanics to determine if the musculoskeletal injury matches the alleged event.
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