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This expert has been practicing for approximately 30 years, and is fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Throughout his medical career, he has been appointed to such high ranking medical positions as chief of surgery at an area healthcare center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His current practice includes general adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery, and he is affiliated faculty at thee regional hospitals.
Private Practice, Jackson, Mississippi area
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Brandon,
Mississippi
This expert has extensive experience as an orthopedic spine surgery physician assistant, focusing on areas such as spinal stenosis, cervical herniated discs, cervical myelopathy, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative lumbar spondylosis, spinal trauma, lumbar herniated discs, and kyphosis. She received her BS in biological sciences from Cornell University before earning her MS from Rutgers University. She is a certified physician assistant and communication facilitator thorugh the American Academy of Healthcare. This expert is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North American Spine Society and as a researcher in orthopaedic spine surgery, having authored several publications. She has formerly served as a physician assistant for New Jersey Brain and Spine. Currently, this expert is a physician assistant for an orthopedic spine surgery center in Texas, as well as clinical preceptor for orthopaedic spine surgery at a teaching hospital in Texas.
Clinical Preceptor, A Teaching Hospital in TX
Master of Science (MS), Rutgers University
Little River Academy,
Texas
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What Can an Orthopedics Expert Witness Opine On?
Joint Replacement Surgery
Replacing damaged joints to relieve pain.
Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive surgery for joint issues.
Fracture Repair
Surgical method to fix broken bones.
Ligament Reconstruction
Repairing torn ligaments in joints.
Spinal Fusion
Joining vertebrae to stabilize the spine.
Tendon Repair
Surgical correction of torn tendons.
FAQs for Orthopedics Expert Witnesses
What is a orthopedics expert witness?
An orthopedics expert witness is a medical specialist who explains bone, joint, and muscle issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying in court.
What case types may necessitate the involvement of an orthopedic expert witness?
Orthopedic expert witnesses handle personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, sports injuries, product liability, disability claims, and surgical standard-of-care cases.
How should counsel evaluate the qualifications of an orthopedic expert witness?
Counsel should evaluate an orthopedic expert witness by reviewing board certification, subspecialty training, clinical and surgical experience, publications, and prior testimony history.
How can an orthopedic expert witness support causation analysis in litigation?
An orthopedic expert witness supports causation analysis by linking medical findings to the alleged incident, explaining how specific injuries were caused and ruling out alternative causes.
What role can an orthopedic expert witness play in critiquing opposing IME findings?
An orthopedic expert witness can critique opposing IME findings by identifying errors, challenging unsupported conclusions, and providing evidence-based alternative orthopedic opinions.
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