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Orthopedic Surgery — United States

Expert witnesses in orthopedic surgery, profiled in this directory, may consult on issues of missed diagnosis, wrong or delayed diagnosis, postoperative infections and complications, postoperative pain, defective implants, improper treatment, inadequate consent, wrong-site surgery and related matters in the the musculoskeletal system. These orthopaedic surgeons may provide expert witness opinions in matters of defective implants, trauma fractures, spinal fusions and scoliosis, ACL repair, repair of rotator cuff tendons, hip and knee replacement, soft tissue and cartilage repair, osteotomy, laminectomy, total joint reconstruction (arthroplasty), and joint replacement (arthroscopy). Orthopaedic surgeons listed here may also have specialized knowledge in the subspecialities of orthopedic surgery listed below, including hand surgery; orthopedic joint replacement; orthopedic sports medicine - sports; orthopedic oncology; orthopedic pelvic surgery; orthopedic spine surgery; orthopedic surgery, foot & ankle; orthopedic surgery, upper extremity; orthopedic trauma surgery; pediatric orthopedic surgery.
 
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Stephen D. Dow, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon provides IME’s, file review, expert witness opinions and trial testimony. Board certified in Orthopaedics and Anti-Aging Medicine
Reno, NV
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (775) 544-8222
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Richard Smith, MD

Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, 24+ yr, specializing in spine care and minimally invasive spine and joint surgery. Member of the North American Spine Society and the Association for Medical Ethics, acts as an expert witness in related matters.
Ocoee, FL
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Spine Surgery
Tel: (407) 292-2156
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David G. Mohler, MD

Orthopedic Surgical Oncology specialist, Chief of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Service at Stanford Univ. Medical Center, and Assoc. Clinical Prof., Dept. of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Experienced in tumors, ballistic injury and trauma management.
Redwood City, CA
Areas of Expertise: Oncology — Cancer
Tel: (650) 721-7656
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Paul E. Howard, DVM, MS

Veterinary Surgeon, 40+ yr, graduate in Veterinary Forensic Sciences, provides forensic veterinary expert witness services in matters related to dogs, cats and small animal surgery. Expertise in orthopedic, gastrointestinal, thoracic, oncological surgery,
Burlington, VT
Areas of Expertise: Animals
Tel: (802) 893-8333
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Sanford H Davne MD

Expertise in Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery. Board-certified,1984; Fellowship in Spinal Surgery,1981. Extensive experience in all types of spinal surgery, spinal instrumentation, devices. Review medical legal issues including medical negligence.
Camden, NJ

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, further subspecialty training in foot and ankle surgery
Atlanta, GA
Areas of Expertise: Podiatric Surgery
Tel: (404) 425-1244
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Robert L. Messenbaugh, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon specialized in matters involving the spine, shoulder, hips, knees and ankles, experienced in orthopedic trauma, provides expert witness opinions and trial testimony services.
Denver, CO

Joseph F. Fetto, MD — NYU Langone Medical Center

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellow in Sports Medicine, with over 35 years of experience, provides litigation and expert witness services in matters orthopaedic matters, including orthopaedic biomechanics, joint replacement, implant stability and hip biomechanics
New York, NY
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Joint Replacement
Tel: (212) 263-7296
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Jeffrey T. Holmes, MD, JD, MBA — Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgeon, 25 yr, provides expert witness services, including matters related to:, hand surgery-joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, general orthopedic cases, WC-QME. MD-Harvard; JD/MBA(Finance)-Santa Clara U., ADR/Mediation/Arbitration
Los Gatos, CA

Stephen J. Ringel, MD

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, 30+yrs. Providing Independent Medical Evaluations, medical record reviews, peer reviews and expert witness services. Services available in AUSTIN, HOUSTON, LUBBOCK
Sugar Land, TX

Steve E. Meadows MD — South Palm Orthopedics

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, specialized in hand, forearm, shoulder surgery, and upper extremity orthopedic care, provides expert witness opinions and trial testimony in issues of fractures, shoulder replacement, trauma, reconstruction, etc.
Delray Beach, FL

Victor Zaporojan

Expert in: patent infringement, implants, medical devices, surgical devices, surgical implants, FDA, freedom to operate, 510K, PMA, class 3 medical device, IDE/PMA, HCTP, products liability, cartilage, orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine
Newton, MA

Thomas R. Walsh, MD — St. Francis Spine Center

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, 25 yr, full-time practice, Chairman Dept. of Surgery. I do about 100 cervical fusions and 150 lumbar surgeries per year. Expert witness in causation, adult spine surgery, complications, and hematomas.
Columbus, GA

John Toton, MD — Orthopedic 2nd Opinion

Orthopedic Surgeon, in private practice, with expertise in medical and health care law, provides medical-legal opinions and expert witness testimony, including surgical and non-surgical issues
Santa Rosa, CA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Medicine — Sports
Tel: (707) 485-1175
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Sean Lager, MD — Gotham City Orthopedics, LLC

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Orthopedic Sports Medicine, in private practice treating sports-related and traumatic injuries, children and adults, focussing on arthroscopy, and serves as an expert witness in related areas.
Clifton, NJ
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Medicine — Sports
Tel: (973) 928-1325
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Seth L. Jaffe, DO

Board Certified, Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon, 22+ yr active practice, specialty focus in med-legal evaluations, IME’s, Impairment and Disability Evaluations, expert testimony. Currently representing worker’s compensation and insurance carriers.
Charlotte, NC
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (704) 619-2114
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Timothy G. Havenhill, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand, Active Member in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, serves as a consultant reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery. West Point graduate. Experienced expert witness
Crystal Lake, IL
Areas of Expertise: Hand Surgery
Tel: (815) 356-5200
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Theodore P. Vlahos, MD, Center for Orthopaedic Injuries & Disorders

Over 20 years experience in Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified, treating Personal Injuries and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Palm Harbor, FL

Carlton M. Clinkscales, MD

Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, with additional qualifications in Surgery of the Hand, 20+ yr in practice. Emory University School of Medicine; Residency, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine; Fellowship, The Indiana Hand Center, Indiana
Englewood, CO
Areas of Expertise: Hand Surgery
Tel: (303) 744-7078
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Garth S. Russell, MD — Columbia Ortho. Group

Orthopedic Surgeon and Past Chairman, Committee on Standards, American Academy Orthopedic Surgeons, with special expertise in spinal surgery, provides expert opinions and expert witness trial testimony.
Columbia, MO

Russell D. Weisz MD — South Palm Orthopedics

Board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon, with expertise in complex fractures, infections involving bone, foot and ankle trauma, and non-healed fractures. Fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology.
Delray Beach, FL
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Tel: (561) 496-6622
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Dr. James Elmes MD

Board certified in orthopedic surgery, specializing in spine and the lower back, provides independent medical evaluations, disability evaluations, medical record reviews and expert witness services
Chicago, IL
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Spine Surgery
Tel: (312) 855-1414
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Andrew P. Robinson, MD, CIME

Orthopedic Surgeon, with expertise in Occupational Medicine, vehicular injury evaluation/treatment; case/record review, provides impairment ratings, expert witness opinions and deposition/trial testimony
Milford, DE

Joseph J. Estwanik, III, MD

Board certified in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery, 35+ years, in private practice, Independent Medical Evaluations, sports medicine, aerobic boxing, mixed martial arts, and fitness matters, experienced in file review, serves as an expert witness.
Cornelius, NC
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (704) 334-4663
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Alan M. Lazar, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon, 32+ yr, recently discontinued active practice, expert in general orthopedics, sports medicine, PRP and Stem cells. Clinical Asst Professor, NSU Medical School. Experienced in chart review, reports and expert witness services.
Hollywood, FL
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (954) 439-5100
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J. Clark Race, MD

Orthopedic Expert Witness, 30+ yr, Orthopedic Consultant, Texas Dept of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Certified Designated Doctor, Texas Dept of Insurance, Workers Comp Div., and Preceptor, UTSW, Internal Med Residency Program. Former Asst Prof.
Austin, TX
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (512) 689-6879
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Eric M. Orenstein, MD, MBA

Orthopaedic surgeon, 20+ yr, Fellowship in Joint Reconstructive Surgery, incl. hip and knee replacement surgery. Trained in minimally invasive surgery of the hip and knee. Specialty interest in total joint replacement surgery. Experienced expert witness.
Lafayette, IN
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (765) 448-8000
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Vincent E. Boswell, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Certified Independent Medical Examiner, Fellowship Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Adult Reconstructive Surgery. Experienced in Workers Comp, sports medicine, joint replacement. Provides IMEs, chart review, expert witness services
Atlanta, GA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (404) 588-1272
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Michael C. Raklewicz, MD

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, 35 yr, serves as an expert witness, including non-surgical matters of knees, hips, neck, back, lower extremities and official disability guidelines. Provides independent medical exams (IMEs), chart reviews,
Kingston, PA

Christopher L. Hutson, MD

Board certified anesthesiologist, 12+ yr adult anesthesiology. Current practice focus in Neurosurgery, emphasis on spine procedures, as well as general, orthopedic, bariatric, robotic, plastic surgery. Experienced in ambulatory anesthesia out-of-OR cases
Fort Worth, TX
Areas of Expertise: Anesthesiology
Tel: (713) 898-6096
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Thomas S. Eagan MD

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, trained in children’s orthopaedics, special expertise in hand surgery, minimally invasive hip replacement, computerized total knee replacement, and arthroscopic surgery, provides IMEs and expert witness services.
Gloversville, NY
Areas of Expertise: Hand Surgery
Tel: (518) 773-7306
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Ryan M. Nunley, MD — Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington Univ.

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, speciality in joint preservation, resurfacing and replacement, acts as an expert witness in cases of hip and knee problems, including total joints, arthroscopies, and osteotomies.
St. Louis, MO
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Joint Replacement
Tel: (314) 747-2523
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George S. Miz, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship Scoliosis and Spinal Surgery, in practice focused on de-generative spinal conditions, artificial disc replacement and minimally invasive techniques, in herniated discs, spine deformities, sciatica, trauma, tumors,
Oak Lawn, IL
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Spine Surgery
Tel: (708) 423-8440
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Michael H. Winer, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, 30+ yr in spinal surgery, 2 yr in Army, 1 yr in Viet Nam (awarded Bronze Star), in practice limited to treatment of spinal conditions, 90% in treatment of lumbar industrial injuries, incl. degenerative LBP, sciatica, spinal stenosis,
Scottsdale, AZ
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Spine Surgery
Tel: (480) 831-2225
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John E. Spieker, MD, FACS

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, with expertise in arthroscopy, trauma, sports medicine and medical acupuncture. 30+ years experience. Have provided over 2100 independent medical exams in addition to expert witness opinions and trial testimony.
Lewes, DE
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics
Tel: (302) 644-3311 x521
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Lawrence F. Cohen, MD

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, 30+ yr, Associate professor, Virginia Commonwealth Univ., expert in spinal trauma, spinal tumors, scoliosis surgery, spinal cord injury, disc disease, spinal fusions, minimally invasive spine surgery, Kyphoplasty,
Richmond, VA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Spine Surgery
Tel: (804) 827-1245
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Charisse Y. Sparks, MD

Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, Harvard, expert in orthopaedic trauma surgery, hip fracture, periarticular fractures, fracture care, non-unions, polytrauma, geriatric trauma. Licensed in TX, CA, FL, VA, GA, MO.
Longview, TX
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Tel: (866) 381-8609
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Seth Baublitz, DO

Orthopaedic Surgeon in high volume practice focused on conservative surgical management of knee, shoulder and hip disorders, in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, incl. knee replacement, partial knee replacement, shoulder replacement, rotator cuff
Litiz, PA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (717) 347-1066
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Joseph R. Zerbo, DO

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, in spinal patient practice in disorders of the neck and low back, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal fusion, reoperative spine surgery, and complex spinal trauma surgery, and injections of the cervical and lumbar spine.
Linwood, NJ
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (609) 601-6363
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Joshua P. Nadaud, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Certificate of Added Qualification in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Clinical Instructor, Saint Louis Univ, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery. Expert in foot, ankle and knee injuries, conditions, disorders and diseases, incl. arthritis, trauma,
St. Louis, MO
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle
Tel: (314) 983-4700
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David L. Black, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, 25+ yr, specializes in total joint replacement, incl. total knee replacement and total hip replacement, orthoepedic trauma, and joint reconstruction. Licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma.
Joplin, MO
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (417) 347-5400
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Phillip L. Stiver, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, specialized in total joint replacement surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee, as well as knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery. MD, Indiana University School of Medicine.
Evansville, IN
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Tel: (812) 477-1558
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Glenn D. Cohen, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon, 10+ years, specialized Upper Extremity Conditions, incl. surgery and disorders of the hands, wrists, forearms and elbows, opines as an expert witness, incl. matters of arthritis, complex trauma, fractures, nerve compression, etc.
Westlake Village, CA

George Pappas, MD, PhD

Orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic trauma surgeon, team physician (pro baseball and hockey teams), biomechanics PhD, NASA-trained aerospace engineer, consults in injury mechanisms and causation, surgical technique, medical device product design
Charleston, SC
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (617) 513-8572
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Joanne Halbrecht, MD

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, in full time private practice, 20+ yr, specializing in Sports Medicine, expert in arthroscopic surgery, in shoulder, rotator cuff, Labral tear, ACL tear, Meniscus tear, arthritis,
Boulder, CO
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (303) 449-8807
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Michael J. Oechsel, MD

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, 25+ yr, former Chief of Surgery and Chief of Orthopedics at Marin General Hospital, serves as an expert witness in sports and trauma matters, including shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, pelvis/hip, knee, ankle, foot issues
Larkspur, CA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (415) 496-2802
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Bal Rajagopalan, MD, FRCSC

Double Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, 10+ yr in private practice, ~4000 Orthopedic Surgical Cases, 500+ patients per month, expert in knee and hip replacements, arthritis, minimally invasive joint replacement, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, arthroscopy,
Beverly Hills, CA
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (310) 247-0466
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Zafar Khan, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon, former Chairman of Surgery, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, in clinical practice, fellowship trained in Spine Surgery, voted best doctor 5 yr, Orange Coast Magazine, expert in medical malpractice reviews, personal injury cases,
Fountain valley, CA
Areas of Expertise: Spine Surgery; Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Tel: (714) 850-7300
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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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J. Clark Race, MD — Texas Orthopedics

Dr. Race is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has practiced for 30 years in Austin, TX. Dr. Race has extensive knowledge of orthopedic disease and causation.
Austin, TX