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Dr. Joseph Chalal, MD, FACS, FAAOS
Florida
Dr. Joseph Chalal has 36 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery with a subspecialty in Sports Medicine. He earned his BA in Biology from Lafayette College and his MD from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his residency in General Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and in Orthopedic Surgery at...
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Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Expert Witness
Georgia
This qualified orthopedic trauma surgery expert earned his BS in human physiology from Boston University, his MPH with a concentration in family & community health from Harvard University, and his MD from Boston University. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology at Grant Medical Center in Ohio. He...
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Dr. Robert Kollmorgen, DO, FAAOS, FAOAO
California
Dr. Robert C. Kollmorgen has 14 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Sports Medicine. He earned his BA in Biology from Case Western Reserve University and his DO from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, he pursued a...
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Neurosurgery Expert Witness
Kansas
This experienced neurosurgeon has spent the past 20+ years building a specialty in spine surgery, even gaining a doctorate in Biomedical Engineering to improve neurosurgical interventions. He is currently engaged in an image guidance project for spinal surgery, and is personally invested in improving the field.
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Dr. Ian Weber, MD, FAAOS
Colorado
Dr. Ian C. Weber has 16 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Orthopaedic Trauma. He earned his BA in Biochemistry from Austin College and his MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. After completing a residency in Orthopedics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, he went on to complete fellowships in Orthopaedic...
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Neurosurgery Expert Witness
Missouri
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...
Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD
Florida
Dr. Erik C. Nilssen has 13 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Nutrition Science and Pre-Medicine from Auburn University and his MD from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. After completing an internship in General Surgery at the Montreal General Hospital and a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health...
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Neurosurgery/Spine Expert Witness
Oklahoma
This highly qualified expert is board certified in neurological surgery, received his bachelor's in pre-med from the University of Tulsa, and his MD from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He then went on to complete his internship in General Surgery and residency in neurosurgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is an active member of many organizations...
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Dr. Cary Schwartzbach, MD
Virginia
Dr. Cary C. Schwartzbach has 35 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Psychology from Columbia University and his MD from the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Formerly, this expert served as an Orthopedic Surgeon...
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Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Expert Witness
This qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of neurology and spine surgery. He earned his MD from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität where he also completed a neurosurgery residency and a spinal surgery fellowship. He also earned his MHBA from Freidrich-Alexander University. This expert is a member of the German boards for neurosurgery and emergency medicine. He is active in his field...
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Dr. Douglas Sutton, MD
Pennsylvania
Dr. Douglas C. Sutton has 29 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery. He earned his BS in Physical Therapy from Temple University and his MD from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. He completed a residency in Orthopaedics and a fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital....
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery Physician Assistant Expert Witness
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...
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Dr. Richard Lackman, MD
New Jersey
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Dr. Richard D. Lackman has 40 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from Saint Joseph's University and his MD from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, he went on to complete a fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology at Mayo...
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Dr. Omar Hussamy, MD, CIME
Florida
Dr. Omar D. Hussamy has over 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Medical Sciences from the University of St Andrews, his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Cambridge, and his MD from the University of Virginia. He completed both his internship in General Surgery and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the UNC Medical Center. He then...
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Dr. Paul Sponseller, MD, MBA, FAOA
Maryland
Dr. Paul D. Sponseller has over 30 years of experience in Pediatric Orthopaedics. He earned his BS from the University of Michigan and his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Sponseller completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and his fellowship in Pediatric Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital,...
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Dr. Shannon Safier, MD
Pennsylvania
Dr. Shannon Safier has 17 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery with expertise in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Biology from Lehigh University and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine, he went on to complete a...
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Dr. Harold Schutte, MD
South Carolina
Dr. Harold D. Schutte, Jr. has 33 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Chemistry from Southern Adventist University and MD from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the University of...
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Dr. Amar Rajadhyaksha, MD
Florida
Dr. Amar D. Rajadhyaksha has 15 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery. He earned his MBBS from Dr. D Y Patil Medical College. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Today, this expert is board-certified in...
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Dr. Kamal Dagly, MD, FACS, FAAOS
New York
Dr. Kamal D. Dagly has 13 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of Miami and his MD from the Drexel University College of Medicine. After completing his internship in General Surgery and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Orthopaedic...
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Dr. Brennen Smith, DO, DVM
North Dakota
Dr. Brennen D. Smith has 11 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery and Spine Surgery. He earned his DVM from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and his DO from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing both his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship...
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slipped disc Expert Witness FAQs
A slipped disc expert witness can provide crucial insights into the cause and severity of a slipped disc injury, helping to establish liability and quantify damages.
They can evaluate whether appropriate care was provided, if the slipped disc could have been prevented, or if misdiagnosis led to further complications.
Subspecialties may include orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, physical therapy, chiropractic care, or pain management - all relevant to diagnosing and treating slipped discs.
Yes. They can determine if the injury is work-related, assess the extent of disability, and suggest suitable treatments or accommodations for the injured worker.
Slipped disc cases require specific knowledge about spinal anatomy, treatment options, and potential complications. An expert in this field can provide credible testimony based on their expertise.
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