Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

This board certified expert has extensive experience working in Orthopedics and Gerontology. She has worked on quality assurance for a (Program for All Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) program, completing Level II incident reports and root cause analyses for adverse outcomes cases to determine the cause of injury and to prevent other incidents from occurring. Her clinical time is divided between direct patient care in a variety of settings and teaching and supervising occupational therapy students. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at a university affiliated medical center/ program.

This New Jersey licensed occupational therapist received her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Philadelphia University and a Bachelor's of Science in Equine Studies from Averett University. She is a board certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist (HPCS) and teaches other therapists about the field via fieldwork student supervision, national conference presentations and her extensive involvement with the American Hippotherapy Association. She is also a PATH certified Advanced riding, driving and vaulting instructor and has served on the PATH Health and Education Advisory. She maintains a private practice providing occupational therapy services as well as workshops and consultation for those interested in equine assisted activities and therapy.

This board-certified expert earned his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and went on to complete an Internship in General Surgery from Lenox Hill Hospital and a Residency in Orthopedic Surgery from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also completed a prestigious Fellowship in Sports Medicine from Georgetown University. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, as well as the Arthroscopy Academy of North America. He was a former Associate at Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Associates, as well as the Founder of Kraushaar Orthopedic Consulting and the Managing Partner of Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is currently a Founding Member of a NY-based sports medicine clinic.

This qualified expert has experience as a physical therapist specializing in pelvis rehabilitation. She obtained her BS in health sciences and PhD in physical therapy from the University of Sciences in Philadelphia. She is a certified physical therapist and earned a specialist certification in pelvic rehabilitation through Herman and Wallace Institute. She has experience working with women during pregnancy, postpartum, and pre and post surgically after urogynecological and colorectal procedures, as well as treating total joint-replacements, spinal injuries, falls, balance training, de-conditioning, neck pain, back pain, and post-operative care involving spinal procedures. Formerly, she served under the doctor of physical therapy program and as a pelvic floor specialist at Renew Physical Therapy, as a lead pelvic health specialist at Virtua Health. Currently, she serves as a pelvic health specialist at a healthcare system in New Jersey. She also serves as a physical therapist in pelvic and orthopedic services at a hospital and as a telehealth physical therapist at a clinic in New Jersey.

This expert is located in Ohio and has several years of experience in his field. He earned his BS in pre-physical therapy, his BA in psychology, and his DPT in physical therapy at Cleveland State University. He completed his residency in orthopedic physical therapy at the Cleveland Clinic. This expert is a certified orthopedic clinical specialist and is a licensed physical therapist in the state of Ohio. He is active in his field as a member of the American Physical Therapy Association with additional memberships in the orthopedic and Ohio sections. Formerly, he served as a physical therapist at Stermen Physical Therapy Inc. and University Hospitals in Cleveland. Currently, he is a physical therapist in the rehab section of a hospital, as well as staff physical therapist at a sports health clinic, both in Ohio.

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 at the Naval Medical Center, an occupational and environmental medicine residency at Duke University, and both a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation and a fellowship in pain medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He is board-certified by both the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Preventive Medicine, holding certifications in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, occupational and environmental medicine, and undersea and hyperbaric medicine. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. He formerly served as the associate program director for the anesthesia pain medicine fellowship at the National Capital Consortium and the assistant department head of occupational and preventive medicine at the Naval Health Clinic in San Diego. He spent several years working at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, serving as the White House medical unit physician, the associate program director of the pain medicine fellowship, and the director of interventional pain medicine. Currently, this expert serves as the director of interventional medicine at a major medical center in Washington DC and as an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at a medical school in Maryland.

This highly-qualified expert earned his BS in counseling and human services as well as his MS in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton. He is both a licensed and certified rehabilitation counselor and a certified life care planner. This expert is a member of multiple professional organizations including the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and the American Board of Vocational Experts and has appeared at multiple speaking engagements in his field. Formerly, he served as a rehabilitation counselor and life care planner at Occupational Assessment Services and Alternatives For Growth-Life Care Associates. Currently, this expert is the director at large of a national vocational association and an international rehabilitation association as well as the owner of a vocational and life care planning firm in New Jersey.

This qualified neuropsychologist is trained in both clinical and research-based neuropsychology, with additional expertise in health psychology and rehabilitation psychology, in both children and adults. She is expert in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other neurological conditions. She is also a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Psychological Association.

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly the past decade. Fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine, he is a member of a multitude of prestigious medical societies and organizations. This expert is widely published and serves as a reviewer for the Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal, among others. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Rehabilitation Medicine at a major medical university, as well as the Co-Director of the Spine Center at the same institution. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at another major medical university.

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston University prior to his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has been recognized as a "Top Physician" multiple times by the Consumer Research Council of America, while he has been published in professional journals such as "The Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation" and textbooks such as "Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation." Currently, this expert is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at a major medical university. He is also the Medical Director of a private practice that specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation and regenerative medicine.

This expert received his Masters degree in 1997 at McMaster University and in 2004, he was awarded his PhD from Carleton University. His PhD contribution resulted in significant changes in the 2005 National Building Code of Canada, NBCC. During his graduate studies, he taught several courses including Engineering Mechanics, Surveying, Highway and Transportation, Bridge Design, and Properties of Material. He joined Alfred Benesch & Company, a consulting company in the US, as a lead bridge engineer. He gained over seven years of bridge design experience. He has wide experience in bridge rehabilitation and design, and is knowledgeable in American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and Federal Highway Association (FHWA) policies and design standards. His personal experience includes highway bridge analysis and design, rehabilitation and construction, and scour analysis for bridges.

This highly qualified expert is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He earned his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, did his residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, and completed his Fellowship in Sports & Spine Rehabilitation. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and has been an invited Lecturer and Presenter for numerous professional conferences and organizations. He has received numerous Awards and Honors for his performance as both an Academic and a Clinician, and is an accomplished Author of publications that include Peer-reviewed Journal Articles and a chapter in a scholarly textbook. He is currently an attending Physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at a top-ranking Medical Center.

This highly qualified occupational therapist has been in practice for 15+ years. He earned his MS in Occupational Therapy at Touro College and is a certified hand therapist and licensed occupational therapist. This expert is highly active in his field. He is a member of several professional organizations and contributes to peer reviewed and industry journals. Presently, this expert is a professor of occupational therapy at a major university and is the owner and an attending occupational therapist at a private practice.

This highly qualified expert of Physical Therapy finished Allied Health major at SUNY Stony Brook and obtained his BS in Physical Therapy and his MA in Ergonomics and Biomechanics from New York University and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Temple University. He is Board Certified as a Physical Therapist, an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and an Ergonomic Associate. He is also certified as an Industrial Ergonomist. He is a member of a couple of Physical Therapy and Ergonomic associations and has 20+ publications focused on Physical Therapy research. He is currently a President at a private consulting firm, The owner of his own Private Practice, an Assistant Clinical Professor and the Director of the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program for a Top Tier Medical University.

This extremely qualified, widely published, and fellowship trained expert earned his BS from Stevens Institute of Technology and his MD from The College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He holds his board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is one of the most well published physicians in his field. He has authored over 250 journal articles, 120 chapters and 9 books. In addition to his research contributions, he also remains engaged in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including The Association of Academic Physiatrists. Formerly, this expert has held an impressive array of leadership roles including Medical Director of The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at two major medical centers in the northeast. His success as an intellectually astute and compassionate physician has won him numerous awards including Best Doctors of America and Best Doctors of New Jersey for 9 years straight. Currently, this expert serves as Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at a major medical university. In addition to this academic role, he also serves as Associate Chief of Service in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at a major hospital.

This board certified and highly qualified expert has been in practice since 1993. He is triple board certified: PM&R, Electrodiagnostic and Sports medicine. He holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Biochemistry and Psychology from Rutgers University, a Masters in Business Administration from the Fox School of Business at Temple University. He expanded his academic career by pursuing a Doctorate of Medicine from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed an Internal Medicine internship at Bryn Mawr Hospital and a residency in PM&R at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. He is Editor-in-chief of Current Diagnosis and Treatment: PM&R textbook and has published over 10 book chapters. He is currently a Professor and a Teaching Attending at a major medical university. In addition, he is the Former Chair of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and current Director of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training Program.