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Medical Evaluators — IME‑QME — California

Medical evaluator California expert witnesses, profiled in this directory, may provide IMEs (Independent Medical Exams), QMEs (Qualified Medical Exams), Agreed Medical Evaluations (AMEs), Independent Disability Evaluations (IDEs/FAADEP), Certified Independent Chiropractic Exams (CICEs), psychiatric evaluations and other medical evaluations for legal purposes. These medical professionals may provide written expert witness opinions including impairment ratings, disability evaluations, record and peer reviews. The medical professionals may provide forensic medical reviews and impartial examinations in legal matters for the purpose of evaluating the extent of injuries, disability, or physical impairment in matters of personal injury, insurance, workers compensation, and related legal matters, for plaintiff or defense counsel, or court-ordered evaluations and related matters.
 
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery & Spine Care

Dr. Brandon A. Ortega is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Sport & Spine Orthopedics in Torrance and Commons Clinic/Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedic Institute in Long Beach. He is also a Qualified and Independent Medical Evaluator.
El Cajon, CA

Orthopedic Surgeon: Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic, Trauma

Dr. Karimdad Amir Otarodi, M.D. is a Board Certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in diagnosing and treating shoulder and elbow disorders. Dr. Otarodi grew up in Irvine, California.
El Cajon, CA

Double Board Certified Orthopedic & Hand Surgeon

Dr. Steven D. Lin is a dual Board Certified physician in the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery. He specializes operative and non-operative treatment of the musculoskeletal system, with emphasis on the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Microsurgery.
El Cajon, CA

Orthopedic Surgeon  Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist Procedures.

Dr. Kamran Movassaghi is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement and joint reconstruction. He practices at Pasadena Orthopedics in Los Angeles and performs arthroplasty, trauma care, and medical-legal evaluations.
El Cajon, CA

Orthopedic Surgeon, Joint Reconstruction & Trauma

Dr. Jacob T. Bobman, services include his work as a Kaiser Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Hip and Knee Surgery in Bellevue, WA, a Qualified Medical Evaluator for Spectrum Medical Evaluators in Los Angeles, CA.
El Cajon, CA

Dr. Teo Ernst - Board Certified Forensic Psychologist

Personal Injury, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuropsychological Testing, Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence, Mitigation, Resentencing, Employment Evaluations, Bilingual (Spanish-English), Nursing Home Cases, Standard of Care, Neurology
Alameda, CA

Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma

Dr. John Garlich is an Orthopaedic Trauma Attending at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (09/2021–Present) and Fellowship Director (08/2025–Present). Licensed in California (A142256, 04/2016) and ABOS Board Certified (2022).
El Cajon, CA

Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma, Sports Medicine (Knee & Shoulder), and Spine

Dr. Raiszadeh is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine, sub-specialized in shoulder & knee surgery, experienced in trauma care, spine expert, focused on non-operative orthopedic & spine treatment.
El Cajon, CA

Armond Kotikian, DDS, MD, FACS

Expert Witness in the Field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry. I have been retained on over 200 cases and have provided over 80 depositions and gone to trial for a wide variety of cases related to the Oral and Maxillofacial region.TMJ,
Glendale, CA

Expert Witness Referrals to Medical, Technical & Scientific Professionals

Expert Witness referrals United States and Internationally. This is a free referral to attorneys, barristers and insurance companies. View full CVs of experts on-line.
Chula Vista, CA

Ronald H. Roberts, PhD, ABPP

Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology: Evaluations for Brain Injuries, PTSD, Disability, Employment Litigation, Toxic Exposure, Disability and related concerns, drug and alcohol abuse and mental competencies. Deposition and Trial Consultation.
San Francisco, CA

Brent R.W. Moelleken, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA; Harvard, Yale, UCSF, UCLA training. Board certified plastic, reconstructive and microsurgery. Specializes in severe scars, burns, car accidents, dog attacks. Deposition, lien, IME, deposition and trial experience.
Beverly Hills / Santa Barbara, CA

Mary Genevieve, MS, MD

Board certified neurologist, 30+ yr, in active clinical practice, provides expert witness testimony, case reviews, IME’s, and consultations, in issues of adult neurology, geriatric neurology, traumatic brain injury, dementia, concussion, and Parkinson’s d
San Francisco, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neurology
Tel: 415-379-6100
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Karen Magarian, MA, DC ~ Advantage Representatives

Located in Los Angeles, CA, we serve as a plaintiff personal injury attorney’s representative to attend, observe, document, audio record, and evaluate Independent/Defense Medical Examinations (IME / DME).
Los Angeles, CA

Amanda Ruiz, MD

Board certified adult psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, provides IME, disability, fitness for duty evaluations and servers as an expert in standard of care, police conduct, personal injury. Consult experience, US Dept of Justice. Spanish speaking
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychiatry
Tel: (858) 997-4660
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James L. Chen, MD, MPH

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Expert in knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, foot, ankle, hand and wrist surgery, fracture care and joint replacement surgery. Provides independent medical evaluations (IMEs), medical record evaluations.
San Francisco, CA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics
Tel: (415) 900-3000
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Orthopaedic Surgery Expert — Clive Segil, MD

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, 40 years, with expertise in all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery, in diagnosis, causation, apportionment, evaluation of reasonable medical care and treatment. Provides IMEs, medical record reviews. Experienced witness.
Encino, CA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (818) 342-5490
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Theresa M. Tarcha, DC

Dr. Tarcha has trial, deposition, and case review experience as a chiropractic expert witness, nationally, in standard of care, causation, negligence, sexual assault, medical battery, and wrongful death. She continues to see patients in private practice.
Redondo Beach, CA
Areas of Expertise: Medical Evaluators — IME‑QME
Tel: (310) 318-9543
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Dominick Addario, MD

Forensic Psychiatrist specialized in medical-legal cases in psychiatry, provides Agreed Medical Evaluations (AME), Qualified Medical Exams, Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations (IME) and Expert Witness Testimony in Civil and Work Injury/Disability Cases.
San Diego, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychiatry
Tel: (619) 295-2189
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Dental Expert Witness & Consulting

Subject Matter Expert in Restorative Dental procedures, Crowns/Caps Bridges and Fillings, Dental Injuries, Oral Surgery and Extractions, Periodontics, Dental Examination and IME, Veneers, Dental Board Claims, Dental Malpractice
Los Angeles, CA

Babak Kamkar, OD, QME

Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Optometrist with hundreds of SIBTF and AME cases experience, as well as an expert witness in ocular-related matters. Inventor of APD Tester, a pupil testing device.
Glendale, CA

Steven L. Rosenberg, DPM

Podiatrist in private practice 39+ years for infants, children and adults provides litigation support, IME and expert witness testimony in Podiatric matters, including: foot trauma, slip & fall injuries, foot orthotics;sports injuries; fracture injuri
Santa Monica, CA
Areas of Expertise: Podiatric Trauma
Tel: (310) 828-3336
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Stephen M. Raffle, M.D. & Associates

Dr. Raffle is Board Certified in both general Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. He has conducted over 5,000 psychiatric IMEs, including FFD/TAs, and testified in over 800 trials and depositions as an expert witness over a 50-year career.
Sausalito, CA

Robert A. Baird, M.D.

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in adult orthopaedic & joint surgery, experienced in trauma & spine matters, & orthopedic biomechanics. Reviewer, CA. Medical Board. Provides consultations, IMEs, & expert witness testimony.
Irvine, CA

Paul S.D. Berg, PhD — Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, 50+ yr, with special expertise in employment/vocational matters, in private practice. Experienced forensic examiner and expert witness. Provides IMEs, assesses psychological damage, reviews opposing experts work.
OaklandCastro Valley, CA

David D. O’Grady, PhD, ABPP

Board-certified neuropsychologist, in active clinical practice, performs IMEs of adults and children, provides medical record review and offers expert opinions on brain injury, concussion and psychological trauma. Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley.
Walnut Creek, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (925) 256-9696
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Forensic Neuropsychology Expert — Stephen E. Francis, PhD

Forensic Neuropsychologist in clinical and forensic practice 17+ years, performed 1,700+ evaluations (eg: AME, QME, IME) for personal injury, chronic pain, toxic torts, pesticide/heavy metal exposure, workplace injuries, fitness for duty and disability.
Oakland, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (510) 452-9424
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Paul J. Marsh, DC, QME

Licensed Chiropractor provides auto/work related medical-legal exams (QME, AME & IME), expert witness and testimony in 10 locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego.
San Diego, CA

Stefanie Stolinsky, Ph.D., QME

Dr. Stefanie Stolinsky has conducted over 75 medical-legal evaluations and is available to perform agreed medical evaluations in the workers’ compensation arena. Dr. Stolinsky performs IME, AME and QME evals as well as neuropsychological exams.
Van Nuys, CA

John M. Maggiano, MD

Board Certified Ophthalmologist performs IMEs and provides expert witness services in vision and ophthalmology matters, with a special interest in retina issues. Former Assoc. Clinical Professor, Univ. of California. Experienced expert witness.
Santa Ana, CA
Areas of Expertise: Ophthalmology
Tel: (714) 972-8432
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Nelhs Betancourt MD, MPH, DABT

Board Certified Internal Medicine and Toxicology, Occupational Toxicology, experienced in cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases/asbestosis, toxicology/chemical exposure, provides QMEs/IMEs and expert witness services. Experience in Federal Court.
Corona, CA

Peter Dell, MD

Forensic Psychiatrist, in private pactice, provides medical evaluations (QME and IME), workers’ compensation evaluations, risk assessments, fitness for duty, evaluations for competency to stand trial, testamentary capacity, insanity defense.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Testamentary Capacity
Tel: (888) 853-7944
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John D. Kaufman, MD

Orthopedic surgeon in general practice, with an emphasis on sports medicine, osteoporosis, arthroscopic management of knee disorders, shoulder and other joint injuries, arthritis of the knee/shoulder, experienced in workman’s compensation and IME exams.
Valencia, CA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (661) 259-3412
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Sarbjit Sarb Dhesi DC, QME, ACTAR

Licensed chiropractor and accredited in auto crash reconstruction. Experienced in worker’s comp and personal injury cases, IMEs, impairment ratings, peer review and expert witness services. Manipulation Under Anesthesia MUA. Contact for CV/Fees.
San Ramon, CA

Jerrold M. Sherman MD

Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Independent Medical Examiner, special expertise in minimally invasive surgery, experienced CEO outpatient surgery center, expert in the evaluation of orthopaedic injuries and conditions, provides expert witness testimony
Beverly Hills, CA

Jonathan S. Rutchik, MD, MPH

Board certified Neurology and Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Qualified Medical Examiner, expertise in suspected neurological illness secondary to workplace injuries or chemical exposure, provides IMEs, record reviews and expert witness services
Mill Valley, CA

Karl E. Douyon, MD, MS

Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry, 8 yr in clinical adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry practice, experienced Medical Legal Examiner, provides PQME, QME, IME and related expert witness services. Licensed: California; New York.
Ventura, CA
Areas of Expertise: Psychiatry, General
Tel: (805) 644-4093
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David A. Lombardi, MD

Board Certified Neurologist with special expertise in adult neurology and neurovascular neurology. Director Stroke Neurology Receiving Center. Provides QMEs, IMEs, AMEs expert opinions and expert witness testimony including workers’ compensation matters
Orange, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neurology
Tel: (714) 289-1240
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Michael Reynard, MD — Assoc. Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology, UCLA

Provides IMEs, expert opinions and trial testimony in various types of eye issues, with particular expertise in trauma-related matters, in active clinical practice. Experienced in SSA disability and impairment hearings, and in state and federal courts.
Santa Monica, CA
Areas of Expertise: Ophthalmology
Tel: (310) 453-0551
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Norman T. Reynolds, MD

Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, 25 yr in private practice performing psychiatric evaluation and consultation, specialized in IMEs, fitness for duty, impaired professionals, disruptive behavior, chemical dependency impairment, employment disputes
San Jose, CA
Areas of Expertise: Psychiatric Evaluations
Tel: (408) 264-3064
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John F. Cook, Jr., MD

Board Certified in both Orthopedic Hand Wrist and Upper Extremity Specialist, 25+ years, provides IME, QME and expert witness services in related areas, hand surgery, orthopedic surgery
Newport Beach, CA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery, Upper Extremity
Tel: 949-644-9000 x 11
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Jorge D. Minor, MD

Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine, 22 yr, provides medical record reviews, IMEs, QMEs, expert opinions and testimony in issues of causation and reasonableness of care. Medical Expert for LA Social Security.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Tel: (213) 482-1046
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Benchmark Medical Consultants — ExamWorks Group, Inc.

Provides independent medical examinations (IMEs), peer reviews and bill reviews (hospital, physician) services through its US network of board-certified expert witnesses (1,400+ physicians, 250+ medical specialties)
Sacramento, CA
Areas of Expertise: Internal Medicine
Tel: (800) 458-1261
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Michael G. Klassen, MD — Orthopaedic Forensic Services

Boarded orthopaedic surgeon provides IMEs, AMEs, QMEs, and testimony in matters of diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system injuries and diseases. Experienced in injuries from motor vehicle accidents, sports activities, industrial incidents
Monterey, CA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (831) 656-4903
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Bernard R. Wilcosky, MD

Specialist in pain managment and anesthesiology providing expert witness services in: pain medicine including opioids; invasive pain management (blocks, spinal stimulation, spinal pumps); regional and general anesthesia; under and over medication; IME
San Carlos, CA
Areas of Expertise: Pain Medicine — Anesthesiology; Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine
Tel: (650) 346-5180
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Omar David Hussamy, MDVero Beach, Florida

Arthroscopic Surgery Carpal Tunnel Foot & Ankle Hand Surgery Independent Medical Examinations (I.M.E.) Joint Reconstruction Surgery Medical Consulting (Legal Services) Medical Liability Medical Malpractice Orthopedic Implants
Vero Beach, FL

Adler Consulting LLC Jeffrey L. Adler, DPM, President

Board-certified Podiatric Surgery and Podiatric Medicine, Podiatry expert 30+ years, past Vice-President of the American Boards of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry, published numerous times within the podiatric literature, provides consulting and IMEs.
New Rochelle, NY

Leo F. Romero, DC — Chiropractic Physicians, Inc., PS

Doctor of Chiropractic, 30 yr, former Commissioner/Chair, WA State Dept of Health, provides case reviews, second opinions & expert witness services/court, incl. matters of chiropractic standards of care, billing abuse, ethics, malpractice, kinematics
Tacoma, WA