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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 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 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 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
This highly qualified expert earned his BA at Johns Hopkins University and his MD at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation at Loyola University, followed by two fellowships. His first fellowship was in shoulder and elbow at Washington University School of Medicine, and his second fellowship was in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. He is a member of several prestigious societies including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is currently a shoulder and elbow surgeon at a WA private practice.
Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, An orthopedic private practice in WA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Chicago
Camas,
Washington
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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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