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Pain management expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and palliative care. Some of the most common specialties among pain management expert witnesses include chronic pain management, opioid use and misuse, nerve damage, spinal cord stimulation, and complex regional pain syndrome. They have provided opinions on the effects of medication side effects, surgical complications, injury-related pain, workers' compensation cases, and disability claims.

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Dr Benjamin Brian ClarkView profile

ID: 6327009

Dr. Benjamin Clark, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Benjamin B. Clark has 21 years of experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with expertise in Pain Medicine. He earned his BS in Biology from McMaster University and his MD from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. Formerly, this expert...

Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Occupational Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Occupational Medicine Expert Witness

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Maryland

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in occupational medicine, pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He received his BA in biology from the University of Pennsylvania before earning his MPH in public health leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his MD at Temple University. He subsequently completed an internal medicine internship...

Dr Kasra Christopher MaasumiView profile

ID: 31906

Dr. Kasra Maasumi, MD, MS, QME

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California

Dr. Kasra C. Maasumi has 8 years of experience in the field of Neurology and Pain Medicine. He earned his BS in Biological Sciences from the University of California Irvine, his MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California Los Angeles UCLA, and his MD from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurology at Texas Tech...

Pain Medicine & Anesthesiology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pain Medicine & Anesthesiology Expert Witness

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Nevada

This impressive expert has nearly 40 years of experience in pain medicine, pain management, and anesthesiology. He received his BS in electrical engineering and his AB in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania before earning his MS in electrical engineering, his PhD in biomedical engineering, and his MD from Stanford University. He subsequently two residencies at UCLA Medical Center, one...

Dr Brian David BelnapView profile

ID: 1589077

Dr. Brian Belnap, DO

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California

Dr. Brian D. Belnap has 14 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine. He earned his BS in Pre-Physical Therapy from Brigham Young University and his DO from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he went on to complete...

Anesthesiology, Pain Management, & Regenerative Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Anesthesiology, Pain Management, & Regenerative Medicine Expert Witness

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Kentucky

This qualified expert has over 10 years of experience in anesthesiology, pain management, and regenerative medicine. He earned his BS in chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and his MD from Johns Hopkins University. He subsequently completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Cincinnati, an anesthesiology residency at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and a pain...

Dr Claudia Ellen GoettlerView profile

ID: 81463

Dr. Claudia Goettler, MD, FACS

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North Carolina

Dr. Claudia E. Goettler has 23 years of experience in Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgery and she earned her MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. After completing her residency in General Surgery at UH Cleveland Medical Center, she went on to complete her fellowship in Trauma and Critical Care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Today,...

Anesthesiology Expert WitnessView profile

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Anesthesiology Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified, board-certified expert has over 25 years of experience in anesthsiology. He received his BA in biology and psychology from Washington University at St. Louis before earning his MD from the University of Miami. He then completed his residency training in internal medicine and anesthesiology at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is an active member of several professional...

Dr Charles Evan ArgoffView profile

ID: 16914

Dr. Charles Argoff, MD

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New York

Dr. Charles E. Argoff has 33 years of experience in the field of Neurology with expertise in Pain Medicine. He earned his BMS in Medical Education from Northwestern University and his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurology at Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, he went on to complete a fellowship in...

Pain Management and Anesthesiology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pain Management and Anesthesiology Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This expert currently serves as Medical Director for a pain treatment physicians group and as Staff Anesthesiologist for three medical centers in North Carolina. He received a M.D. from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and finished a fellowship in Pain Management at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine. A member of various professional organizations including the American Society of...

Dr David Joseph CopenhaverView profile

ID: 149836

Dr. David Copenhaver, MD, MPH

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California

This expert has over a decade of experience in the field of anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He earned his BS in physiology from the University of California, Davis, before earning his MD and his MPH from the University of California, Los Angeles. He went on to complete his residency and fellowship in anesthesiology at Columbia University, with an additional fellowship in...

Neurosurgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Neurosurgery Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This highly qualified nursing expert has over 15 years experience in the specialty of Neurosurgery. She holds two degrees in nursing as well as a Masters in Health Services Administration which has allowed her to practice in key leadership roles within the Neurosurgery Operating Room setting. She is a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses and the American Nurses...

Dr Denise Kathryn GriffinView profile

ID: 1204709

Dr. Denise Griffin, MD

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Florida

Dr. Denise K. Griffin has over 25 years of experience in the field of Neurology. She earned her BS in Biology from the University of South Florida and her MD from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Neurology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurology...

Pain Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Pain Management Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a board certified pain management physician who has been practicing for over 15 years. He is a member of the American Pain Society and the American Medical Association, and has over 50 journal articles published in the field. He is the Chief of Pain Medicine at a major university in California, and he is the author of pain management book, published by Johns Hopkins University...

Dr Eric L. KerstmanView profile

ID: 623887

Dr. Eric Kerstman, MD, MPH, FAAPMR

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Texas

Dr. Eric Kerstman has over 13 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his MPH and MD from undisclosed institutions. After completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Aerospace Medicine. This expert is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation....

Physiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Physiatry Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has over 10 years of experience as a physiatrist. He received his BA in mathematics and philosophy from Yale University before earning his MD from the University of California San Francisco. He subsequently completed an internship at Highland General Hospital and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stanford University, where he served as both...

Dr Edgar Larry RossView profile

ID: 83104

Dr. Edgar Ross, MD

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Massachusetts

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Ohio

Dr. Edgar L. Ross has over 40 years of experience in Anesthesia. He earned his BS from Wayne State University and his MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship in Anesthesia at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Today, this expert is board certified in Anesthesia. Formerly, Dr. Ross was an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Case Western...

Pain Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Pain Medicine Expert Witness

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New York

This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 10 years. Fellowship trained in Pain Medicine and a member of multiple prestigious professional societies, he is adept at managing intrathecal pain pumps. He is not only an Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at a major medical university, but also the Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine at the same institution and the...

Dr Martin Lawrence AustinView profile

ID: 307752

Dr. Martin Austin, MD, SFHM

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Georgia

Dr. Martin L. Austin has over 33 years of experience in the field of Internal Medicine with expertise in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He earned his BS in Chemistry from the State University of New York at Albany and his MD from NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He has completed his residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine from NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue. Today, this expert is board...

Pain Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Pain Management Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This highly qualified expert is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and has years of practice. He completed his internship training at New England Medical Center and his residency training in anesthesiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital before concluding a fellowship in pain management at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is the president of the Massachusetts Society of...

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Pain Expert Witness FAQs

A pain management expert witness provides insight into standards of care, treatment options, and the impact of injuries on a patient's pain levels. They can testify on the appropriateness of prescribed treatments.

Cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, worker's compensation, or any case where pain management is a significant factor may require such an expert witness.

These experts can provide valuable insights into appropriate prescribing practices, addiction risks, and alternative treatments for chronic pain.

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like neuropathic pain, cancer-related pain, or post-surgical pain management.

Certified experts have proven their knowledge and skills in this complex field. Their testimony carries more weight due to their recognized expertise.

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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