Physician (MD or DO) Medical File Review Consultants

Emergency Medicine - I am board certified in emergency medicine with over 20 years of experience working in emergency medicine. I am currently teaching at NY College of Osteopathic Medicine. I have done several chart reviews for medical malpractice.

Anesthesiology, Pain - I am a dual board certified physician in anesthesiology and pain medicine serving as the medical director of anesthesia services for Deaconess Women's Hosptial and chief of Tri-State Anesthesia Consultants, LLC. I have expertise in inpatient, outpatient, and office-based anesthesia practices, as well as extensive experience in high-risk obstetric anesthesia. I have previously performed file reviews, peer reviews, and participated in medical malpractice panels.

Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Psychiatry

Ophthalmology - 4 years experience in refractive surgery, corneal surgery, and cataract surgery, including 2 years at a tertiary/university referral center with high volume of complex cases and trauma. Extensive experience evaluating and treating ocular surgery complications. Double fellowship trained in cornea and ocular pathology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Univ Miami), the nation's number 1 eye hospital. Ophthalmology residency at Yale University.

Emergency Medicine - ABEM certified with comprehensive experience as a practicing emergency medicine physician in rural to urban facilities with annual volumes of 5,500 to 45,000, including eleven years as an attending physician at a University Level One Trauma Center and tertiary care hospital. Extensive experience as EM Medical Director (led ED to multiple national first place patient satisfaction awards and successful JCAHO surveys). Significant experience on numerous hospital committees ( Peer Review Committee, Credentials Committee, Quality Assessment Advisory Committee, and Medical Executive Committee).

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Electrodiagnostic Medicine - ABEM, IMEs, ABIME

Anesthesiology, Pain - Certified Independent Medical Examiner - Disability Examination. Certified Medical Review Officer. I have extensive experience with file reviews regarding pain management, including proper and legal opioid prescribing in the capacity as a physician and past member of the State of Missouri Medical Licensing Board. Disability evaluations as a Certified Independent Medical Examiner.

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery - Currently practicing general orthopaedic surgery. Offices in Savannah, G.A. and Hilton Head, S.C. Board Certified and Fellowship in total joint replacements (Hips and Knees) Experience in chart review for attorneys and insurance cos in personal injury and workers' comp. cases, some malpractice defense. Years of experience in IME and MMI ratings for workers' comp., federal disability, and personal injury cases for plaintiffs' attorneys, insurance cos and the government. Exp. in use of AMA guidelines for MMI ratings. Quick turnaround time. Experience in video depositions and courtroom testimony

Allergy and Immunology - Previous academic involved in teaching, research, publications; in private practice for over 20 years, care for all age groups. Specialize in asthma, allergic disorders, anaphylaxis (medications, food, stinging insect venom), atopic dermatitis (eczema), urticaria (hives), immunodeficiency, eosinophilic disorders, mast cell disorders. Have reviewed multiple malpractice cases and have testified. Was involved in multiple committees while in academics establishing and reviewing clinical protocols and programs.

Neurological Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine - I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dual Fellowship trained in Orthopedic and Neurological Spinal Surgery. My expertise is in the diagnosis & treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine including complex cases & revision surgery, spinal deformity correction, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. 20% of my practice is general orthopedics. I practice full time clinically, and perform chart reviews weekly. Clients are happy with my work product and have even called it "the new standard". I am timely and responsive. Those that hire me, rehire me.

Neurology - UCSF Assistant Professor of Neurology. Headache subspecialty trained at UCSF, UCNS Headache Medicine Fellowship certified. Consulting (pharma/industry/biotech/digital health) and legal deposition experience. Experience in diversity/equity/inclusion research and committee work. Professional Website: https://profiles.ucsf.edu/sarah.ahmad Clinical Website: www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/dr-sarah-ahmad

Surgery - Director of the NL Mercy Breast Center. Practice is 100% breast which includes evaluation and treatment for benign and malignant breast disease as well as high risk screening and genetic evaluation and testing. In practice for over 24 years. Director of the NL Mercy Lymphedema Center. NAPBC site reviewer. Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at University of New England College of Medicine. Proctor medical students and nurse practitioner students.

Family Medicine/Family Practice, Sports Medicine - I am double board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. I have extensive experience with sports related injuries and orthopedics injuries/fractures that have been treated non-operatively as well in addition to Family Medicine. I also have experience with utilization management including reviewing the appropriate usage of imaging modalities.

Psychiatry - Solo practitioner specializing in the long-term treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Expert in determining what is NOT Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, high skill in diagnostic interviewing. IME's, Record Reviews, Expert Witness.

Infectious Disease - Served as Medical Director of the largest IPA in Atlanta, where I oversaw Utilization Management using InterQual criteria; Gained extensive peer review, credentialing, and documentation oversight experience while serving as Vice Chief of Internal Medicine at the Atlanta Medical Center; Currently Medical Director of Infection Control and Chair of Antimicrobial Stewardship at Select Specialty Hospital, Atlanta, GA; Looking forward to providing concise, timely and thorough reports, and am readily available with flexible scheduling to meet client’s needs.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Currently, as well as doing legal and insurance file reviews, I am working as a Medical Consultant for Disability Determinations Services for Social Security for the State of Missouri. These consultations include file reviews for initial claims as well as ongoing disability claims. My legal and insurance reviews include those for appropriateness of care, as well as extent and cause of injury. I have 35 plus years of orthopedic surgery practice. I am also available as a Medical Expert.

Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - Vaccine court experience; Independent medical examiner; Veterans disability/impairment examinations and evaluations. Records review and reports, depositions, and court testimony as expert witness for nursing home and hospital malpractice. Also experienced in personal injury, fibromyalgia, breast implant, HMO/PPO cases, and health/employment disputes. Expert witness in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, and Geriatrics for plaintiff or defense. Nationwide assignments.

Anesthesiology, Pain

Emergency Medicine - Performed monthly peer chart reviews for bounce backs, readmissions, and morbidity & mortality cases which required identifying potential care issues such as missed diagnosis, inappropriate procedures/treatments/tests, problems with procedural techniques, delays in care, lapses in treatment plan or patient monitoring, inadequate communication, inappropriate/untimely response to patient complications, lack of documentation substantiating clinical course/treatment. Monthly, I helped identify and describe systems issues in patient care and referred them to different departments for review.

Cardiovascular Disease - I have been in cardiology practice for over 21 years and have a wealth of experience in cardiovascular disease diagnosis, treatment, billing and payment. I have been on staff at multiple hospitals in California including Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Stanford University. I have been a reviewer for a Medicare affiliate and have worked in diverse practice settings including Kaiser, private practice and healthcare clinic settings.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Surgery

Rheumatology

Colon and Rectal Surgery, Surgery - Dr. Pacheco is clinically active surgeon who is board certified in Colon & Rectal surgery and General surgery. He has been in clinical practice since 2012. He is on the clinical faculty at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He serves as the Chair of the Department of General Surgery at HSHS St. John’s Hospital and is the medical director of the Outpatient Surgical Center. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Springfield Clinic. His interest and experience in file review began while serving on peer-review, quality control, and medical executive committees.

Anesthesiology

Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Particularly extensive experience in managing geriatric population, dementia, adult and elderly mood problems, misuse and side effects of pharmacotherapy in adults and elderly, falls, long term care and hospital settings, elderly abuse and mistreatment, capacity evaluations. Board Certified in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry

Neurology, Neurophysiology - Inpatient/outpatient, Stroke, Headaches, Migraines, Neuropathy, CIDP, MS Myasthenia, Encephalopathy, Tremors, Parkinson's, Back/Neck injuries, Radiculopathy, Epilepsy, Dementia, Concussions Board Certified in Neurology and Fellowship trained in Neurophysiology. Currently practicing with Telespecialists, licensed in 36 states, privileges in 204 hospitals. Serves as a Stroke Medical Director and Regional Medical Director for multiple hospital systems. Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern Medical School. Experience in teaching and presenting. Experience with disability file review claims.

Internal Medicine, Toxicology - Masters of Preventive Health, Medical College of Wisconsin, MD, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, MS Biochemistry, MS Chemistry and BA Literature, University of Puerto Rico. Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners , Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology, Diplomat of the American Board of Independent Medical Evaluators. - Certified Medical Review Officer. Workers Compensation, ERISA, Return to Work, IME, Faculty Member, ABQAUR

Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Associate Medical director responsible for numerous routine chart reviews for my direct reports.

Surgery - Laparoscopic Surgery Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Endovenous radiofrequency and laser ablation Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, UCSD, 1985-96 Most Outstanding Alumnus, CIM, 2011 Most Outstanding Alumnus, USP, 2002 Fellow, American College of Surgeons, since 1990 Fellow, International College of Surgeons Fellow, SAGES Fellow, SPSA File review experience as Chair of Surgery (and Quality Review committees) at three hospitals in Hawaii and in California.

Psychiatry

Neurology, Pain - Certified, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners

Ophthalmology - Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, Berkeley -- Ophthalmology/Glaucoma Founder/Director Tri-Valley Eye Research Institute. Medical/Surgical Director, East Bay Eye Centers, San Ramon, California Director/Co-Founder University of California, Berkeley Glaucoma Day Annual Conference Advisory Panel, University of California, Berkeley Clinical Research Center Medical Director University of California Glaucoma Certification Program Medical Reviewer for Medicare Utilization Expert Witness Testimony/Chart Review

Orthopaedic Surgery - ABIME Certified. Practiced orthopaedic and hand surgery for 43 years. Experienced with IME Evaluations, Record Reviews, and Worker's Compensation Assessments.

Pediatrics - I am a primary care pediatrician in practice for over 25 years. I have special interests in vaccination, streptococcal infection and ADHD. I have done medicolegal consulting for many years and have been involved in teaching pediatric residents and medical students. I am also an avid volunteer at a local food pantry and recently deployed to Mexico as a volunteer in Migrant Health.

Internal Medicine - Previous Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Miami; Voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Florida International University; Fellow, American College of Physicians; Fellow, American College of Preventive Medicine; Senior Fellow, Society of Hospital Medicine; reviewed hundreds of auto injury, disability, and hospital files for several organizations; telemedicine experience; mass media experience.

Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine - Board Certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine and practiced clinical medicine through 2008. I subsequently practiced Disability Medicine. I held several federal positions, evaluation both active duty soldiers and veterans. I also worked as a consultant for the SSA disability program. I have reviewed thousands of medical files in these jobs.

Internal Medicine - Fluent in Spanish and Russian

Emergency Medicine

Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pain - Dr. Murphy is board-certified in Pain Management, Anesthesiology, and Addiction Medicine. He is the founder and CEO of Murphy Pain Center in New Albany, IN and practices interventional pain medicine (i.e. procedures) at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN. Dr. Murphy serves gratis on the faculty of the University of Louisville School of Medicine. His Pain Management fellowship was at the Mayo Clinic, where he served on the faculty of the Mayo Medical School. To learn more please visit Dr. Murphy's SEAK Expert Witness listing: https://www.seakexperts.com/members/11288-james-p-murphy

Colon and Rectal Surgery, Surgery - File review experience in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery

Emergency Medicine - Board certified Emergency Medicine physician with 17 years clinical experience working fulltime as Attending Physician and Partner in independent Emergency Physician Groups originally in Santa Fe, NM and currently in the Monterey Bay, CA area. Working in high volume, high acuity Cardiac and Stroke centers with focus of providing excellent emergency medical care to the local community including underserved populations. Residency trained and clinical fellow of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

Internal Medicine, Nephrology - I am double board certified in Nephrology and Internal medicine. I am a practicing nephrologist with more than 7 years of experience in Nephrology. I also have more than 5 years of hospitalist experience.

Pediatrics - Board Certified with American Board of Pediatrics since 2005. Pediatric Residency training at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from 2002-2005. Clinical Pediatric practice in Iowa, West Virginia, Georgia and Maryland since 2005. Telemedicine- phone and video consults.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Fellow of the International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, skilled in use of the AMA Guides to Impairment and Disease and Injury Causation as well as Impairment. I can review questions of disability, utilization and causality.

Thoracic Surgery - Cardiac Surgeon with over 20 years experience in the field. Practiced in both academic and private practice environments. Performing the full breadth of adult cardiac surgery, including CABG, valve surgery, TAVR, thoracic aortic surgery including aortic dissection, adult congenital heart disease, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support including LVADs and ECMO.

Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Experience serving on hospital Ethics, Physician Advisory, Medical Executive, Physician Wellbeing, and Credentials committees. Physician of The Year recipient in 2022 and Physician of The Year nominee in 2021 at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. Exceptional skills in and knowledge about hospice/palliative care, prognostication, pain & symptom management, advance care planning, medical ethics, and medical-legal decision-making. Additional knowledge & experience in hospital medicine as well as general internal medicine. More than average knowledge pertaining to physician burn-out.

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Dr. Jackson is Board Certified in Family Medicine, in Emergency Medicine practice for 15 years, and currently serving as Medical Director for one of the nation’s largest Occupational Medicine Centers. Dr. Jackson provides peer reviews, chart reviews, medicolegal reviews, 2nd opinions, disability opinions, IME (Independent Medical Examinations), and Expert Witnessing. He has been in practice 20+ years. To inquire about other services not listed, please contact Dr. Jackson (808-391-6691). Expedited turnaround times are available.

Orthopaedic Surgery - I have 15 years of experience as a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. I have a strong background in leadership skills. I am organized, professional, efficient and ethical in my work, and enjoy being part of a team. I have interest in using my knowledge and training outside of clinical medicine, and would appreciate being involved in new opportunities, such as chart and file reviews. I am a quick learner, adaptable, and dependable.

Emergency Medicine - Occupational health current medical Director for Ascend chemical company Medical Director for Medical Air Rescue corporation Extensive background and EMS

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Specifically practicing with ages 18 and up Detail focused Reliable Completing tasks in a timely fashion

Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified Practicing Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Hand Surgery, Fellow of Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Impairment Ratings, Expert Witness, Industrial Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Extremity Surgery, Spine. Attending Ortho Surgeon Columbia U.- 15 yrs. Harvard, Columbia and New York U. Trained, National Lecturer on IMEs and Injury Causation. Extensive Deposition and Trial Experience.

Emergency Medicine - Boarded in emergency medicine with additional training in general and neurological surgery

Gastroenterology - Skills in liver disease Most endoscopic procedures all Digestive diseases including pancreatic and biliary dses I am recognized as a fellow from ACG AHA ACP and am Clinical instructor Florida State School of Medicine for Gastroeterology I was Reviewer ForNational Imaging Associates NIA for many years

Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Experience with Medical Legal Consulting and advisement Experience with External Case Reviews for MET solutions Experience with Hospital based medicine and Intensive Care Medicine. Actively practicing in Pulmonary and Critical Care and Hospitalist Medicine Experience with ECMO and Large Transplant Pulmonology

Emergency Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - 8 years of experience performing peer reviews

Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Vast clinical experience treating minor to life threatening pediatric illness and trauma Leadership experience supervising MDs/DOs and APPs Morbidity and Mortality review experience Experience at testifying

Family Medicine/Family Practice, Sports Medicine

Neurology - I am a board-certified neurologist, with additional certification in Behavioral Neurology. I have been evaluating people with Memory Disorders and Dementia for over 10 years. I also have special interests in medication utilization in older patients and evaluating for cognitive capacity.

Emergency Medical Services - Over 25 years experience in medical file review both medical-legal as well as disability reviews and opinions on medical necessity, relevancy and relatedness. I have served as an expert reviewer for the State of Florida as well as California and have worked for two large disability insurers. Assistant Professor, University of California, Riverside.

Emergency Medicine

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology - Dr. George is one of the few physicians in the nation that is DUAL fellowship trained in two Obstetric and Gynecology (OBGY) sub-specialties (Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery and in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery/Urogynecology). Dual Board Certified--General OBGYN and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). Timely and thorough reports. California Medical Board (current) Urology & Mesh Medical Consulting, Medmal case evaluation, report writing, testimony). Defense/Plaintiff/Insurance/device injury).

Neurological Surgery - I have strong background in cranial and spinal surgery, which includes complex reconstructive surgery. I also see a high volume of patients with mild to serious head trauma requiring conservative or surgical intervention. I am the medical director of Easter Seals of Connecticut. I am an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the UCONN Health Center where I participate in the teaching of neurosurgical residents. I have done record reviews for several years for attorneys and insurance companies. I am able to respond to requests with a detailed report in a very timely fashion

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Orthopaedic Surgery

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine - Dr. Maxwell completed residency training at the U of Pittsburgh, a program with national leaders in musculoskeletal and orthopedic spine care; he then pursued sports medicine training at Allegheny Health Network, where he worked with collegiate athletes and professional sports teams. With academic appointments at U of Pittsburgh and Georgetown U, he treats a variety of musculoskeletal disorders, including spine and sports related injuries, with extensive experience in mTBI. He recently transitioned to the VAMC where he provides a large breadth of care/procedures for orthopedic condition

Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Urology

Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology - National Proctor Intuitive Davinci Robotic Surgery Department Chair OB/Gyn. Amita Mercy

Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - Drexel University Medical Residency UCLA Rheumatology Fellowship ABIME Training IV Infusion Therapy Clinical Research Medical Director- Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada

Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine - I am board elegible in Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine. I am elegible in Emergency Medicine. During the pandemic I worked around the country and found utilization issues in the ICU that could be corrected with proper utilization review. I have reviewed records for attorneys in pulmonary medicine. I have reviewed cases for medico-legal issues pertinent to my group and I have been succesful in getting droped. I have 2.5 yrs of law school education.

Psychiatry - Dr. Maree has extensive experience diagnosing and treating a variety of psychiatric disorders including dual diagnosis disorders in multiple levels of care. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Maree has experience with performing peer to peer reviews, utilization management, chart review, independent medical exams, disability review and evaluation, medical billing, managing and assessing for appropriate levels of care, and quality of care assessments.

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine - I am a residency trained emergency physician and am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I have practiced emergency medicine for 19 years in community Emergency Departments.

Vascular Surgery - Surgery Residency and Vascular Surgery Fellowship trained at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, with Endovascular Intervention Fellowship training at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Current clinical practice focus on Hemodialysis Access surgery, with extensive experience in venous disease. Active member of the Professional Practice Evaluation Committee at my institution for >2 years, with multiple file reviews performed monthly in that capacity.

Internal Medicine - Board certified Internal Medicine physician, in Occupational Medicine clinical practice for >20 years; with extensive background in the area of disability evaluation, personal injuries resulting from occupational injuries or motor vehicle accident, musculoskeletal issues and pain management procedures.

Pediatrics - Over 33 years of experience in Pediatric Critical Care and Hospital Medicine. Over 33 years in medical education. Serving as medical school faculty, Associate and Program Director for Pediatric Residency Program. Ample experience with hospital pediatric in patient utilization reviews.

Dermatology - Board Certified in Dermatology & Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery

Emergency Medicine - I have 14+ years of experience as an EM physician in a variety of settings including urban areas, community setting and rural locations. I also spent 2 years as a core faculty in an EM residency at an academic institution. I have completed a Fellowship in Wilderness Medicine (FAWM), training in a variety of subspecialities including Hyperbaric Medicine, Altitude Medicine, Survivalism, Travel/Expedition Medicine and Search & Rescue. I am also currently a candidate for a Diploma in Dive and Marine Medicine (DiDMM). I continue to be an active member in the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS).

Family Medicine/Family Practice, Occupational Medicine - Board Certified Occupational Medicine. Board Certified Family Medicine. Licensed in AL, AZ, CA, CO ( level I accredited), FL, IL, KY, LA, MS, NE, NV, NY ( Work Comp Board Authorized, OH, TN, TX, WI. Expert reviewer capable of expedited turn around times, specializing in Worker's Comp Utilization Review and Peer Review.

Surgery, Vascular Surgery - 1) General Surgery Residency at UNC-Chapel Hill 2) Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Northwestern University 3) Registered Physician for Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation 4) Specialize in open vascular surgery and endovascular surgical procedures

Internal Medicine - I am a board certified hospitalist with 22 years of experience who also serves an administrative role as hospital medicine section director. Additional training includes an MBA in healthcare administration as well as expertise in patient safety as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety. I have served many roles on the medical staff and currently chair a 400+ bed hospital safety and quality committee. I have reviewed numerous cases from a safety and quality standpoint, and have a special interest in diagnostic error, systems and quality improvement, as well as patient safety in general

Pediatrics - I am the founder/owner of Pelican Pediatrics LLC in Sebastian FL and currently in active clinical practice. I have 27 years of experience in pediatrics as well as certification by the American Board of Pediatrics. In addition to outpatient work, I have past experience as a pediatric hospitalist including newborn nursery and emergency room consultation.

Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine - I previously worked for 2 different companies that do Independent Review and have fairly extensive experience doing case reviews.

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Additional board certifications: IM, Cardiovascular Disease (maintained through NBPAS, URAC-accredited), Nuclear Cardiology, Clinical Lipidology. Advanced training in preventive cardiology, echocardiography, and advanced cardiac imaging. Specializes in cardiovascular reviews. 12+ years of experience in disability and workers comp reviews. Recent experience in COVID-related reviews. Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University. Multiple peer-reviewed publications. Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American College of Physicians.

Dermatology, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Surgery, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine - Voluntary Professor Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Fellow American College of Surgeons Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Chief of Plastic Surgeon, Mercy Hospital

Internal Medicine - I am a board-certified internal medicine hospitalist currently practicing in a rural community setting with proficiency in ventilator management, central vascular access, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and point-of-care ultrasound as well as routine care of critically ill patients. My particular interests include septic shock, heart failure, antimicrobial stewardship, and quality improvement. I currently also serve in an adjunctive faculty role teaching medical and physician assistant students as well as local utilization review.

Neurology - Dr. Iqbal is board certified Neurologist, serving his community as a hospitalist. Dr. Iqbal manages a broad range of neurological disorders from acute stroke, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathy and much more. He is punctual, responsive, and most importantly easy to work with.

Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Dr. Hamilton Chen is board certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. Dr. Chen is also board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. Dr. Chen has extensive experience with medical and interventional pain management, neuromodulation including spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and intrathecal pumps. He has completed over 1000+ medical file reviews in his specialty. Dr. Chen currently practices full time in private practice in the Inland Empire in Southern California.

Family Medicine/Family Practice - 3 years of Medical director experience MBA in healthcare management.

Nephrology, Internal Medicine - - Medical Director, Davita Dialysis - President and Founder, Core Nephrology LLC -Clinical Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, USA - currently MBA student at University of Massachusetts Amherst -Medical resident teaching -Hospital committee member

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Chief Medical Officer at Nevada Health Centers Core Faculty at Southern Hills Hospital Family Medicine Program Annual Reviews of Physicians and Advanced Practitioners Ultrasound training Leadership training

Addiction Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry

Emergency Medicine - Director of quality management and documentation for Team Health South Broward District, Florida

Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine/Family Practice

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - I am a cardiologist board certified in Cardiovascular Disease (aka General Cardiology), Advanced Heart Failure, and Internal Medicine. I have been in active clinical practice as an attending physician since 2018. My medical license is active and unrestricted. I have excellent writing, speaking and teaching skills that are utilized routinely in my academic position. I am accessible and responsive to all forms of communication. I am proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Power Point; Adobe Acrobat and with using/learning secure online portals.

Anesthesiology - I am currently practicing pain management full time.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Neurology

Cytopathology, Pathology, Anatomic, Pathology, Clinical - I am board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology as well as in Cytopathology. I completed a fellowship in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology at Washington University in St. Louis. My most recent clinical practice predominantly focused on the interpretation of endoscopic gastrointestinal biopsies. I have active medical licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. I have a flexible work schedule.

Critical Care Medicine, Neurological Surgery - ACT VI, URO, IME, Forensics, Consultation - Plaintiff and Defense Life Care Plans Catastrophic Injury, Cranial and Spinal Trauma, Hydrocephalus, Neurological Surgery, Personal Injury, Spine Surgery, Thoracic Disc, Surgical treatment of Pain - Neurostimulators,/Intrathecal pumps, Peripheral Nerve, Thoracic Disc, Trauma- Cranial and Spinal, Tumor Full Time Practice in Neurological Surgery

Emergency Medicine

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Experience: 1) Family and urgent care medicine for 25 years. 2) Over 100,000 in-person patient visits, all ages, inpatient and out. 3) Over 11,000 telehealth visits. 4) Management experience, medical director in past over urgent care, lead physician for a family practice office, currently director of patient operations and lead physician for nationwide virtual primary care entity. 5) IME's for work comp, state and federal. 6) File reviews, especially medical records. 7) Expert witness work (open for defense and plaintiff) 8) Merit reviews. 9) Client research.

Anesthesiology - Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Secondary appointment as Professor, Neurological Surgery, Fellowship trained in Neuroanesthesia, Director, Neurosurgical Anesthesia, Expert Witness Testimony for over 20 years. Medical File Review, analysis and summary, training as life care planner

Emergency Medicine

Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - Areas of practice experience: - Experienced in all aspects of critical care management - medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurologic critical care including trauma and burns. Additional expertise in critical care oncology. Experienced in discharge appeals, disability reviews, prior authorization, peer review, quality of care, and utilization reviews.

Vascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Disease - Full-time Clinical Cardiologist. Also work with several chart review and disability review firms. Many years of clinical and peer review experience.

Neurology

Emergency Medicine - Board certified ABEM through 2028 Full time practice of occupational medicine since 1997 Certified ABIME—have performed hundreds of impairment ratings/IME—5th and 6th editions Certified MRO 25+ years experience with “difficult” cases

Urology/Urological Surgery - Fellow of Academy of Pediatrics- Not Boarded

Ophthalmology - Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA & Private Practice Surgeon. Dr. Patel is a practicing ophthalmologist specializing in anterior segment surgery and cataract surgery for over 20 years. She is fellowship trained and Board Certified by the ABO. She is experienced with advanced technology cataract surgery. She has worked at different medical systems in So. California including academic institutions, Kaiser HMO, county facilities and private practice. She has reviewed case files for different situations. She has held leadership positions in local and state societies including President.

Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology - Florida State University Assistant Professor of Neurology CEO/President Tremendo Healthcare Consulting Group Mayo Clinic fellowship training in EMG/Clinical Neurophysiology/Neuromuscular medicine and Hospice/Palliative medicine ABPN Board certified Neurologist Over 200+ disability/file reviews completed since 2015 Full Medical license in State of Florida

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Thoracic Surgery, Surgery - Fellow American College of Surgeons and Fellow American College Cardiology Board certified Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery Extensive experience in credentialing/privileging/peer review for a multiple hospital system Quality and Safety Improvement in multiple hospital system Graduate training in Quality Improvement Intermountain Healthcare 2019 Cardiovascular Service line medical director 70+ peer reviewed scientific publications Former faculty Washington University School of Medicine 1988-1994 SEAK File Review training 2022

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Surgery - Board certified General Surgeon and a Fellow of American Board of Surgery. Highly skilled in minimally invasive general surgery, robotic surgery, and acute care surgery. Experienced Medical chart reviewer with over 7 years of experience. Extensive experience in medical error prevention, patient safety, medical legal chart review, peer review, and utilization management. Former chairman of surgery at 3 medical centers. Currently employed with Arizona Advanced Surgery as an acute care surgeon/surgical hospitalist. I have 2 weeks a month availability for chart review and peer review.

Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Family Physician with over 12 years experience and Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. Holds faculty appointment at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Experienced in primary care, Medicare Advantage, urgent care, workers compensation, occupational medicine, and telemedicine. Trained in: Utilization Review, Life Care Planning, Inpatient/Length of Stay, Medical Necessity, Disability Reviews, Medical Legal Reviews, Standard of Care, Workers Compensation.

Psychiatry - - I am currently in my 4th year of practicing Forensic Psychiatry. - I completed a General Surgical Internship as well as a fellowship year of renal transplantation surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital. - I graduated from Columbia University Child Psychiatry Fellowship Program, following my surgical career. - I presently run an admission unit at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in NYC and regularly practiced Emergency Psychiatry overnight at many hospitals in NYS and Hawaii.

Family Medicine/Family Practice - 30+ years of experience in variety of practice settings: office, hospital, newborn nursery, Nursing Home and Emergency Dept in small, rural, Critical Access Hospital. Certified in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS. While serving on the hospital Executive Committee and as Medical Staff President, I have performed numerous peer and file reviews. Throughout my career I have supervised and reviewed the charting of APNs and PAs and have worked closely with personnel in Coding, Utilization Review, and Case Management, and have an excellent knowledge of these aspects of medical care.

Ophthalmology - Board Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Cataract Surgeon, Fellowship-trained Oculoplastic Surgeon and laser specialist. I have expertise in functional, cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and orbital surgery, including eye removal. I have extensively managed patients with cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions, thyroid eye disease, uveitis, and eye injuries. I hold active medical licenses in Florida and Ohio.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Internal Medicine - I am Board certified in Internal Medicine. I presently work as a locum tenens hospitalist. My clinical responsibilities include complex inpatient care and general Internal Medicine.

Pediatric Urology, Urology/Urological Surgery - Dr. Tracey is an assistant professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the division of pediatric urology within the department of Urology. He is board certified in Urology and has an additional sub-certification in pediatric urology. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Societies for Pediatric Urology, the American Urological Association and the Society for Fetal Urology. Dr. Tracey serves as a consultant for Excellus and is on the Corporate Medical Policy Committee which meets regularly to update policy coverage issues.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Spine Fellowship Trained, Workers' Compensation Expert Medical Advisor

Neuroradiology, Radiology, Angiography Interventional, Radiology, Vascular and Interventional - Neurointervention, Neurointerventional radiology, Neurointerventional surgery, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, vascular neurology, radiology, interventional radiology, brain aneurysm, stroke, mechanical thrombectomy, carotid stent, carotid dissection, brain, brain artery, diagnostic radiology, diagnostic neuroradiology, cerebral angiogram, JD degree CAST certification board certified in diagnostic radiology Previously CAQ certified for diagnostic neuroradiology

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Anesthesiology, Pain - Medical Director at Southwest Lincoln Surgery Center Competency Certification in Controlled Substance Management Expert Witness for medical record review, written opinion, deposition, and courtroom testimony at district and federal court levels. Area of expertise has included opioid-related death in the post-operative setting, personal injury, and chronic pain management.

Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - 20+ Years File Review experience including State work injury guidelines, Disability, Medical Necessity Impairment Rating, Impairment Review, Auto Peer Review, Auto Biomechanical Review, Life Care Planning, Medical Cost Projections, Medicare Setaside Review, and Life Expectancy Analysis. Licensed in 10 states and proficient in multiple state guidelines including CA, TX, PA, NY, LA, WA, IN, FL, WV, and OH.

Orthopaedic Surgery, Pain, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine - William Dillin, M.D. completed the Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery Fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia in July 1985. His practice is devoted exclusively to spine surgery and spine medicine with attendant procedures. Since, July 1985, he has served as a spine consultant the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. Dillin has been an associate at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic since July 1986. He is a co-founder of the Kerlan-Jobe Spine Center, a multidisciplinary center of excellence dedicated to spine diseases.

Allergy and Immunology, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine - Frank Averill, MD, is an award-winning, multi-boarded, Founding Physician & Medical Dir. With over 30 years experience in medicine & an avid medical researcher, he's multi-boarded in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care, & sleep medicine, & completed his fellowship in allergy & immunology. He is named on “America’s Top Physicians,” “Best Physicians in the United States,” “Best Physicians in Florida,” & “Best Physicians in Tampa Bay.” A Florida Bar mbr. with a JD from Stetson University School of Law, he is offering expert witness, record review & medical-legal consultation.

Neurology - General Neurology, Movement Disorders, TBI, Concussion, Dementia, Epilepsy 25 + yrs in Neurorehabilitation- Former Rehab Hospital Director 25+ yrs in Stroke- Former Stroke Director Additional training in Biomedical Engineering

Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine - Adult Psychiatry- I have experience in forensic psychiatry, electroconvulsive therapy, psychological aspects of pain medicine, addiction psychiatry, suicide risk assessments, violence risk assessments, and disability evaluations. I have also done standard of care reviews and quality of care reviews.

Family Medicine/Family Practice

Ophthalmology - I am a board certified Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and LASIK with over 30 years of clinical experience. In addition, I am fellowship trained in glaucoma and was formerly Director of the Glaucoma Service at St. Louis University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology. I have extensive experience in chart reviews, depositions, and expert witness testimony.

Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Experienced Hand and Upper Extremity surgeon. Clinical professor of Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery.

Psychiatry

Psychiatry - Dr. Forbes has practiced General, Forensic and Administrative Psychiatry for more than forty years. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has served as medical director for academic substance abuse program, community addictions program, state mental hospital, and state government mental health agency. He has provided peer review and quality assurance file reviews throughout his career. He currently provides independent medical evaluations and supports disability appeals for military veterans. He is a collaborating physician in geriatric treatment settings.

Emergency Medicine - I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician and author of The Ultimate Emergency Medicine Guide, a comprehensive review book that is the highest-rated and most up-to-date text for Emergency Medicine physicians preparing to certify. I am a member of AOA (the only national medical honor society in the world), serve as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UMKC, and have worked in a variety of settings: from inner-city level 1 trauma centers serving 100,000 patients/year to 3-bed rural EDs. I’ve spent time as a Medical Director, Oral Boards examiner, and ACLS instructor.

Internal Medicine

Plastic Surgery - Former Chief, Plastic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital. Michigan Former CMO Sono Bello Corporation Previous Associate Professor, Surgery, Wayne State University

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Current Clinical Assistant Professor Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Fellow of American College of OB/GYN, Vancouver, WA Completed OB/GYN residency at Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME Completed SEAK medical file reviewer conference Completed American Medical Writer Association Essential Skills course

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Certified Independent Medical Examiner

Dermatology

Emergency Medicine - Medical director with years of experience in medicine and teaching mid level providers in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care Medicine. I am a nationally recognized speaker on numerous medical and business related topics for regional and national conferences. Also, I am trusted medical source for the Boston media outlets as I have done numerous TV, radio and print interviews for different media outlets.

Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine - Board Certified in Internal Medicine Board Eligible in Infectious Disease Board Certified Occupational Medicine Certified Medical Review Officer Certified Independent Medical Examiner

Internal Medicine - Provide HIV Care and Management at CareSouth Medical and Dental 3140 Florida Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 Phone: 225.650.2000 Provide HIV Care and Management at Lallie Kemp Medical Center 52579 Highway 51 South, Independence La, 70443-2231 Phone: 985 878 9421 Member American Academy HIV Medicine

Anesthesiology, Pain - Over 4 years experience with workers compensation peer reviews Over 4 years experience with personal injury peer reviews in Texas Experience with providing deposition and trial testimony

Neurological Surgery

Occupational Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Also certified with American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, American Association of Disability Evaluating Physicians, and the American Board of Disability Analysts. Associate Professor of Surgery at LECOM and OUCOM. IME and file review experience for over 20 years. Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Clinical Professor Orthopedic Surgery UPenn Medical Center Philadelphia Pa

Emergency Medicine - 25 years as Chief of Emergency Medicine in 2 large high-volume inner-city ERs 19 years on the Connecticut State Medical Board (current) Former Medical Director for various EMS organizations as well as former chair of regional and state-wide medical advisory committees for many years. Current member of the Hartford Police Department SWAT team. Currently employed by the Department of Consumer Protection-Drug Control Division. Gives me unique insight into standard of care issues/conduct involving physicians, EMS personnel and organizations.

Dermatology - Dermatopathology

Gastroenterology - Private practice gastroenterology and hepatology. Over 60,000 endoscopic procedures. Special interest and expertise all liver disease. Retiring July 2023.

Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - Dual board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery. In active clinical practice focusing on Surgical Critical Care and ICU Medicine. Extensive experience in medical file review including chart reviews, utilization reviews, underwriting reports, pre-authorizations, disability opinions and peer reviews.

Anesthesiology - Dr. Jason Ochroch is a board-certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty fellowship training in regional and orthopedic anesthesia and acute pain medicine. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He maintains a full clinical practice as an attending anesthesiologist and on the inpatient Acute Pain Medicine service. He has extensive experience with regional anesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks, is an active researcher and presenter, and is an expert in evidence-based best practice medicine.

Surgery, Thoracic Surgery - Trained cardiothoracic surgeon. Experience in surgery of the heart, valve, minimally invasive surgery, aortic and endovascular surgery, lung and esophageal surgery, chest wall and diaphragm surgery. Leader in aortic and mitral valve surgery. Faculty appointment as Assistant professor of surgery at University of Miami. Experience with file review and Medical expert witness testimony.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine - Medical Acupuncture training completed 2014, Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner 2020,

Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - Perform Independent Medical Reviews for a number of different healthcare agencies, BWC, TPAs, Atorrneys

Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine/Family Practice - American Board of Legal Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine - Specialty Focus: Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship trained Spine Surgeon. Actively practicing surgical and non surgical treatment of spinal disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Particularly enjoys minimally invasive spine surgery such as microdisectomy, and minimally invasive lumbar fusions. Performs epidural spinal injections.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Internal Medicine - Physician Advisor, CHCQM Utilization Review Chart Reviews for: Medical Necessity, Auths, Post-Acute Care, CDI, Continued stay, Payor Denials

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Board Certified American Board of Pain Medicine. Board Certified American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Certified Medical Director. Experienced medical file review consultant and medical expert. Providing solutions regarding Peer Reviews, Utilization Reviews, disability insurance claims, health insurance claims, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers Comp claims, medical staff administration, and medical malpractice. Quality Litigation Support services. Current faculty NYU Long Island School of Medicine. Former faculty University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey

Thoracic Surgery - MBA from Emory University, LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt from MSI, IPEC Certified Professional Coach, Decorated Army Veteran-35 years of service, Author 15 years of experience as a member of the Army Reserve Credentialing and Privileging Advisory Panel (ARCAP). Over 20 Years of experience with peer review, medical malpractice expert review and programmatic quality and safety for acute care hospitals.

Surgery - Extensive experience reviewing wound care & hyperbaric oxygen therapy documentation for medical necessity determination. Detailed familiarity with wound care LCDs for all MACs and HBO NCD. Knowledge of wound/ulcer etiologies, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers of lower extremities, venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers, atypical ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds, and traumatic wounds. Extensive experience in credentialing, quality assurance, patient safety, utilization management, peer-review, medical malpractice, and standard of care. Ten years of experience Medical Director and Assoc CMO.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Surgery - I am a board certified general surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Keck Medicine of USC. I also serve as the Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program as well as Clinical Nutrition at Keck USC. My clinical practice encompasses full spectrum general surgery, acute care surgery, and bariatric surgery. I have a extensive experience in quality assurance, utilization, peer-review, medmal, and standard of care. I serve as the quality officer for the department of surgery and am active in research, teaching, and administration.

Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Forensic - Specialty Focus: Outpatient Psychiatry; Anxiety; Depression; Workers Compensation; Fitness For Duty; PTSD. Certified in General Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Certified Independent Medical Examiner by American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME). Active Clinical Practice. Licensed in Florida. Certified as Expert Medical Advisor (EMA) by Florida Division of Workers Compensation.

Otolaryngology - Experienced in all aspects of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, with an emphasis on pediatric otolaryngology having trained at the nation's top Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Strong experience in head and neck cancers, thyroid, salivary, airway, sinus, ear, sleep apnea, facial plastics, laryngology, rhinology, and dizziness.

Pain

Plastic Surgery, Surgery - Section Chief of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone

Family Medicine/Family Practice - 4+ years consultant for Michigan Disability Determination Service adjudicating Social Security Disability & Social Supplemental Income claims. Averaged 50 claims/ week with 5000+ completed. Ensured evidentiary standards satisfied & determined impairment severity according to program policy. Trained in QA, Childhood Disability & Continuing Disability Reviews. Excellent productivity with >99.6% accuracy of federally reviewed claims. Full scope primary care practice for private sector & VA with focus on geriatric/ eldercare at SNF. Contractor for Dane Street on Disability Peer Review Panel.

Emergency Medicine

Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - Stanley Mathew, MD, has been an Attending Physician at St Luke's Hospital since October 2009. Dr. Mathew also serves as Chief Executive Officer of American Rehabilitation Medicine , PLLC. He was previously a Chief Resident in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York Medical College. Dr. Mathew has extensive experience in the fields of Internal medicine, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management and electrodiagnostic medicine.

Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Board Certified in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine through 2023. Internal Medicine thru ABIM. Private Practice and sub-specialty medicine, (pulmonary & critical care medicine),>28 years; and >12 years’ experience in national insurance and payer companies. (Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield as Medical Director. Interim CEO Next Level Health). Currently fulltime medical reviews (all levels) and expert medical reviews.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Assistant Clinical Professor. UT Southwestern Medical Center Have experience in multiple clinical environments including trauma, sports, work comp, independent medical examinations, military veterans and disability. Have worked with multiple forms of reimbursement including self(private practice), salaried, HMOs. Attend conferences at the medical school on a routine basis. Work in an environment where our work is routinely scrutinized. Continue in practice

Internal Medicine - Seeking to build file review practice; 9 years Primary Care Attending Physician, Jesse Brown VA; Assistant Professor of General Internal Medicine, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine; Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Integrative Medicine (ABPS-ABOIM); Training: Residency and Internship in Internal Medicine, Northwestern McGaw Graduate Medical Education Program; Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences; Areas of interest: Primary care, Women's Health, Pain Management, Outpatient Medicine, Internal Medicine

Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - Leadership roles in multiple professional organizations and institutional committees including Ethics, Credentials, By-Laws, and Surgical Quality. Previous positions include oversight and responsibility to review all Performance Improvement and Quality efforts for Divisional and Departmental initiatives as well as individual provider performance measures. Experience with both focused-question and global external and internal chart review for performance and quality measures. Areas of interest expand beyond the usual Trauma/Surgical Critical Care spectrum to prevention and palliation.

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine - I have worked a physician reviewer doing 3rd party Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama concurrent reviews.

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility - 1) Professor Dept OB/GYN University of South Florida School of Medicine 1974-present. 2)AMA Delegate 2000-2015 for American Society of Reproductive Endocrinology 3) Iitiated the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at USF and The Reproductive Medicine Group in Tampa

Emergency Medicine - I am a board certified EM physician and Associate Chair of the ED at a well renowned tertiary care center in NYC. I have been actively involved in administration and departmental operations since 2011, with a focus on quality review, performance improvement, and utilization management. I am an active clinician and have vast experience with evaluating and treating minor to severe illnesses and injuries. I am ABIME trained and have offices in NY/ NJ. I am available for IME and medical chart reviews and guarantee timely responses.

Anesthesiology, Pain - ABIME certified

Emergency Medicine

Surgery - Dr Owens specializes in bariatric and general/abdominal surgery for people suffering from morbid obesity. He is currently Medical Director of Bariatrics at Chapman Global Medical Center, where he is Chief of Surgery. Dr. Owens has an extensive list of Academic Appointments ranging from 1974-present. He has served on Editorial Boards and has more than 45 journal Publications. He has a patent for a Kidney Insulating Device which was granted in February 1980. For more information see: http://coastalobesity.com/Coastal-Center-For-Obesity-Information/Meet-Dr-Milton-Owens.asp

Internal Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine - 25+ years experience Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology with extensive peripheral vascular disease management including wound care and hyperbaric medicine. 25+ years experience device implantation pacemakers and implantable defibrillators. 5+ years experience as an Emergency Department Physician.

Urology/Urological Surgery

Otolaryngology - Board Certified Otolaryngologist in active private practice for more than 30 years. Experience includes serving on claims committee at Connecticut Medical Insurance Company (CMIC), Glastonbury, Ct., reviewing malpractice claims as the Otolaryngology Expert. . Have reviewed claims for both plaintiff and defense. Additionally, have reviewed claims/cases for Connecticut ethics board as well as claim reviews for organizations such as Dane Street.

Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine/Family Practice - Full time emergency medicine practitioner since 2008. Worked in Africa for two years prior to that doing broad spectrum HIV care for Baylor college of medicine. Residency in Family Medicine and board certified. Fellowship trained in Emergency Medicine. Worked in all sizes of hospitals including tertiary care, critical access and medium sized hospitals. Emergency Ultrasound fellowship completed. Ultrasound director in emergency department for 6 years. High level procedural skills for emergency medicine. Taught at national CME courses in emergency ultrasound. Currently an instructor for CALS

Anesthesiology - I am a Board Certified anesthesiologist currently working in a large group community setting. Fellowship trained in anesthesia for liver and kidney transplant. I provide high level quality care for adults undergoing general surgery, orthopedics, spine, ENT, gynecology, and liver transplant procedures. Proficient in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and neuraxial anesthesia. I have excellent communication and writing skills.

Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine - Dr. Valiulis is double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. She has over 20 years experience in treating sleep and mental health disorders. She runs an outpatient private practice Psychiatric Clinic and also Valiulis Sleep Clinic. She is an expert in evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with psychiatric and sleep disorders. She has over 10 years experience with CBT for insomnia and reading sleep studies (PSG, MSLT and Home Sleep Studies). Her experience also includes: Medical Director of a Sleep Lab, Drug Dependency Director and outpatient provider at a VA.

Radiation Oncology

Neurology, Pain, Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Sports Medicine - Quadruple board certified in Neurology, Pain Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine & Headache medicine Assistant Clinical Professor Quinnipiac University, Frank H. Netter, School of Medicine Neurology Residency At University of Connecticut Pain Medicine Fellowship at New York University- NYU Dept of Anesthesia Experience in Worker's Compensation Cases, Disability Impairment Ratings, Records Review, Personal Injury Cases, Short Term and Long Term Disability Claim Reviews, and Medical Necessity Determinations.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Dr. Randa Bascharon is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery. Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine Sports Performance Specialist Board Certified Athletic Trainer

Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine - Current Specialties: Primary Care Sports Medicine & Emergency Medicine. (Maintain Pharmacy License as well.) Experience: former adjunct clinical faculty appointments at 2 medical schools; numerous speaking/lecturing activities; previously on Speakers Bureau for two Pharmaceutical Companies. After taking the SEAK course "How to Start, Build, and Run a Successful Disability and File Review Practice," I look to make file review an integral part of my professional activities. Particular Interests: Medical Necessity/Utilization Reviews, Pre-Authorizations, Chart Reviews, Disability Reviews.

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine - Experienced senior physician executive in the health insurance industry. Yale-educated, NIH-trained. Certified as Health Insurance Executive. National insurance companies worked for include Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Wellpoint, Anthem, and Cigna. Conducted over 2,000 committee and in-person patient grievance & appeal reviews. Conducted over 5,000 utilization/medical necessity reviews. Conducted over 500 physician appeal hearings; and 100 physician coding audits. Served as an examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine/Family Practice, Pain

Orthopaedic Surgery - I am a clinical hand and orthopaedic surgeon with experience in all ages, a wide variety of problems, and multiple different care settings. I understand payor models, efficiency, outcomes-based incentives, and can analyze information through a critical lens. I have spent time doing web-based medical writing and editing as well. Finally, I am well-versed in the worker's compensation and IME/ disability systems within medical care.

Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Board Certified anesthesiologist, section head of cardiac anesthesia Active in liver kidney pancreas transplant, thoracic, vascular, and obstetrics anesthesia Teaching attending for residents and crnas Board certified critical medicine Sicu cardiac icu and transplant icu physician with previous medical icu coverage as intensivist Board certified in Internal medicine Have been active for many years in medical legal case reviews, and in depositions and trials for defense, plaintiffs

Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine - Faculty: Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine: Clinical Instructor Education: MBA File Review: extensive experience in quality of care, necessity of investigative tests, pharmacotherapy for IME firms, Disability, Insurance as well as Legal firms: toxic torts: plaintiff: 90% Defendant 10% Wide experience in mold exposure, solvent and cleaning agent effects on health, asbestosis, silicosis, uranium and herbicide exposure. I review approximately1500 files per year, and am deposed about 6 times per year over the last 33 years.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrics

Internal Medicine - I completed undergraduate work at the University of Texas in Austin and medical school at UT Health Science Center San Antonio. I completed a preliminary internship at Lincoln Medical Center in New York City, and a residency in Internal Medicine at the University if Nevada Reno. I have been working as an inpatient internal medicine hospitalist since 2015. I also now work 40 hours a week in telemedicine in addition to working in the hospital approximately 24-48 hours a month. I have been doing outpatient telemedicine since 2019.

Internal Medicine, Nephrology - I have dual board certification from American Board of Internal Medicine- Nephrology and Internal Medicine. I have also been certified as a specialist in Hypertension from AHSCP. I have been fortunate to have trained at Mayo Clinic and at Duke University and have been able to secure fellowship from American Society of Nephrology (FASN) and American College of Physicians (FACP). I have published close to 20 manuscripts and as first author in about dozen of them with a recent review in Nature Reviews Nephrology. I have received training from SEAK in file reviews and disability insurance.

Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Forensic - 31 years in private practice with inpatient/outpatient treatment experience of adults/geriatrics - including 10 years of running a hospital CL service. 25+ years experience performing IMEs/file reviews in psychiatry and acupuncture. Expert witness testimony for prosecution, defense, and insurance companies in civil and No Fault cases.

Pediatrics

Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine - Dr. Geraci is a clinical neurologist with more than 20 years experience in both academic and private practice settings. Extensive experience teaching medical students and residents, lecturing, clinical research and peer-reviewed publications. Meticulous and punctual. Dr. Geraci delivers well-organized, defensible opinions and reports.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Expertise in Interventional Pain and Sports medicine.

Emergency Medicine

Pediatric Surgery, Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - Located in Buffalo, NY area Very excited about my future career in file review Described as meticulous and very attentive to detail Board certified in general surgery, surgical critical care and pediatric surgery Sub-specialty in pediatric surgical critical care Also have experience in acute/emergent cancer care

Pediatrics - I am board certified in Pediatrics and have practiced in multiple clinical settings, including as a Pediatric Emergency Room Attending, Private Practice Outpatient provider, and Pediatric Hospitalist treating newborns through adolescents. Over the last year I have started working in the area of chart review and have found a new interest and passion in medicine and look forward to expanding my practice. My combination of professional experiences have made me a well-rounded person and clinician. I bring strong organizational skills, I meet deadlines, and am very self-motivated.

Otolaryngology

Gastroenterology

Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology - Medical Director - Orlando Health Insurance Plan Risk management reviews Reviewed cases for the State of Florida Lecturer - Credentialing Pitfalls at National meetings Board Certified in Legal Medicine Faculty at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL Former Department Chairman - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Winnie Palmer Hospital, Orlando FL Former Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program Director- Winnie Palmer Hospital, Orlando, FL Former Academic Chairman - Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency - Winnie Palmer Hospital, Orlando, FL

Psychiatry - Experienced with Worker's Compensation and private insurer peer reviews. Extensive experience with level of care determinations, standards of care reviews, and assessing cases in terms of applicable medical policy and plan language. Previously served as an expert reviewer for the Medical Board of California regarding standard of care and peer oversight functions.

Internal Medicine - Currently practicing in a hospital in Philadelphia, PA. I am a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and have been in private and academic practice for the last 9 years. I have participated in the SEAK file and disability review course. My practice experience is broad from private practice office settings to urban academic hospitals with residency programs. I am active currently with several NAIRO organizations. I am available for file reviews and my work is always done in a thorough, diligent and time effective manner. Further information is available upon request.

Psychiatry - Experienced reviewer, Also board certified in Brain Injury Medicine. Over 25 years of clinical practice.

Radiation Oncology

Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine/Family Practice - LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Board Certified Family Medicine 1999 – 2025 Board Certified Addiction Medicine 2015- 2028 Nevada Medical License 10620 Texas Medical License K4632 Certified DOT Examiner ACLS, ATLS Certified Member, American College of Epidemiology Member, American Society of Addiction Medicine NIRSAT certified 2018 Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine 2018

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Currently in full-time laborist with experience and interest in high risk obstetrics, contraception and infertility. Currently performing over 50 file reviews per month. Have completed medical malpractice cases and am interested in pursuing this further. I am thorough, punctual with reports and have excellent writing skills.

Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine - PROGRAM DIRECTOR, INTERVENTIONAL SPINAL PAIN MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP BOARD CERTIFIED, AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERVENTIONAL PAIN PHYSICIAN (ABIPP) BOARD CERTIFIED, AMERICAN BOARD OF PAIN MEDICINE (ABPM) BOARD CERTIFIED, AMERICAN BOARD OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHAB (ABPMR) BOARD CERTIFIED, AMERICAN BOARD OF ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE (ABEM) BOARD CERTIFIED, SPORTS MEDICINE FELLOW OF INTERVENTIONAL PAIN PRACTICE (FIPP) FELLOW, WORLD INSTITUTE OF PAIN (WIP) CERTIFIED LIFE CARE PLANNER(CLCP) CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN LIFE CARE PLANNER(CPLCP) MORE THAN 1,000 UTILIZATION REVIEWS COMPLETED

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Public Health - -Trained in da Vinci Robot minimally invasive surgery. -Experience with training resident physicians, mid level providers, medical students, and nursing students. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Experience with case reviews.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Currently doing Pain Management Peer Reviews-extensive experience Not clinically active but ABPMR Board Certified: recertified 2018 and current with CMEs and AAPMR/ABPMR requirements Active Georgia medical license Member AAPMR Clinical experience: -Spine (Neck & Back Pain) -Musculoskeletal -Trigger point, Joint, PRP, Sarapin, Supartz injections -Nerve studies (EMGs/NCS) -General Rehab -Comprehensive Therapy prescriptions -Osteoporosis -Exercise & Nutrition -Skilled Nursing Facility consults Excellent Medical Decision Making skills Excellent Writing & Organizational skills

Psychiatry

Emergency Medicine - -Experienced in External Peer Review/Chart Review -Director of Quality for Sterling Emergency Services -Florida Atlantic University Emergency Medicine Affiliate Assistant Professor -Extensive internal hospital chart review experience serving on several committees: Peer Review, Clinical Ethics, Critical Events, Pharmacy, Physician Engagement

Internal Medicine

Psychiatry - Psychiatric expert witness work since 2007 with extensive experience Past Head of three successful academic Departments of Psychiatry Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association Exemplary Psychiatrist of the Year, National Alliance on Mental Illness Civilian Psychiatric Consultant, Department of Defense and the Pentagon 2021 Psychiatric Leadership Award, Pittsburgh Psychiatric Society for outstanding contributions to the field of Psychiatry Excellent academic record with extensive research and national speaking on areas of expertise

Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesiology - Twenty-two years of experience providing diagnoses and treatment services in a wide variety of settings as a critical care and hospitalist physician with 15 years as a ICU director. I have written policy and procedure; served on numerous committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Patient Safety and Quality Oversight, Physician Advisor for Case Management, Code Blue/RRT, Clinical Advisory, and Morbidity and Mortality Review. My communication is clear, concise and understandable; teaching and explaining information on level with the audience.

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Having performed >100 file reviews, I have become proficient and thorough in the field of file reviews. I am board certified in Gastroenterology/Hepatology and Internal Medicine. I have absolutely no problem performing peer to peer calls or outreaches and I find my success rate to be high.

Ophthalmology - Internship in Internal Medicine Skilled in Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery. Femtosecond laser trained

Ophthalmology - Trained at Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD. Retina specialist with extensive experience in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions and surgical repairs. Also background in managing all eye subspecialties including glaucoma, anterior segment, uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology. Previously on faculty at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio for 4 years and 9 years in private practice in Central Florida.

Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology, Clinical Cardiac, Internal Medicine - 10 years of experience as a private cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist providing care for wide range of cardiac conditions with guideline directed medical therapy and invasive EP procedures such as implantation of cardiac devices and complex cardiac ablations. 6 years of experience as a hospitalist and intensivist during the postgraduate training. 10 years of experience in hospital file review committee for quality improvement and morbidity & mortality peer review. Fastidious and prompt high quality file review work.

Emergency Medicine - Extensive work with physician leaders teaching management, leadership, organizational skills. Advocate for gender diversity in practice. Founded organization Women in Medicine Group. Fluent in Spanish. Professional, well-spoken, credible, reliable. Easy to work with, efficient and high quality results.

Internal Medicine

Anesthesiology

Critical Care Medicine, Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - Over 30 years experience in General Surgery (Emergency & Elective), Trauma Surgery, Burns, and Critical Care. Also served as Medical Director of a wound center. Extensive EMS experience, Experienced case reviewer. Numerous publications on preventable deaths and quality assurance.

Internal Medicine, Oncology - 30 years of experience in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and coccidiodomycosis; 12 years of experience in correctional medicine; 21 years of experience as Founder, CEO and Medical Director of a state licensed community clinic for HIV/AIDS care; and founded and served as Medical Director of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) for the medically indigent. I also received my JD degree with highest honors in January 2017 and sat for the California Bar Exam in July 2017.

Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Public Health - Dr. Arpaia is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. He has been in private and academic medicine throughout his 30 plus years in medicine. Experienced in file review for insurers, attorneys, and 3rd parties- Dr. Arpaia's areas of expertise include but are not limited to geriatric medicine, nursing home and eldercare. Preventative medicine, and chronic care medicine are also areas of expertise. Dr. Arpaia has been a touchstone for establishing best practices and standards of care and establishing disease management care plans for a variety of healthcare systems.

Radiation Oncology - Received Medical degree and residency training at the University of Southern California, followed by brachytherapy fellowship at UCLA. Currently in active practice seeing patient care. Ongoing medical necessity, experimental treatment review, peer to peer, and concurrent chemotherapy/radiation therapy authorization review as a board certified Radiation Oncologist. I also provide online/remote weekly Peer Review, or Radiation Oncology "Chart Rounds" for single physician sites and locums coverage of clinical sites.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Psychiatry - With nearly 30 years of domestic and international experience, I have worked in a variety of settings, including academia, private practice, and community mental health. Recipient of multiple teaching awards, I value contributing to the next generation's growth, as I am a clinician-educator. With my love of language, I take pride in precision and translating the oblique into the finite. To improve clarity and render a concise final product, I have also done copy edits on countless documents. I look forward to hearing from you.

Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, Pathology, Anatomic, Pathology, Clinical - Currently assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, practicing dermatopathology and cytopathology. Fluent in English, French and Arabic.

Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - -Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Fellowship trained in Pain Management and Sports Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology - Fellow of the American College of Cardiology; Adjunct Clinical Professor at University of Florida; consultant, speaker, writer, numerous academic publications, peer review for journal Clinical Cardiology. Provides concise, timely and thorough reports. Readily available with flexible scheduling to meet client’s needs.

Radiology, Angiography Interventional, Radiology, Diagnostic, Radiology, Vascular and Interventional - Expert in Interventional Radiology quality and safety: Radiology complications, access site complications, groin hematoma, gastrointestinal bleeding, angioplasty, stenting, embolization, nephrostomy, radiation injury, thrombolysis, IVC filters, biopsy

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Have training and experience in hormone replacement, clinical lipidology, obesity medicine, hyperbaric and undersea medicine. Am adjunct clinical faculty for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics - Physician Executive, Clinical Informatics - Beaumont Health Attending, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Beaumont Children’s Associate Professor of Pediatrics - Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine I am a Pediatric Critical Care specialist and serve as the Physician Executive in Clinical Informatics in an eight-hospital health system.

Internal Medicine - I'm currently a rounding and admitting hospitalist in an academic setting. I have served in academic and private practice for the past 5 years including inpatient and outpatient settings. My areas of expertise are critical care, sepsis, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism and stroke.

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - After completing law school and medical school I completed my internal medicine training in Brooklyn, New York. I was voted resident of the year and upon completion of my residency I was nominated to be chief resident. I then completed a Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship program at George Washington University. I was voted Fellow of the Year by my peers and attending physicians. I am currently the Director of Critical Care Medicine at a hospital in Maryland and have run the intensive care unit for 6 years. I also have a private pulmonary clinic which is part of a multi-specialty practice.

Anesthesiology - I am a Board-Certified fully practicing Professor of Anesthesiology at UAMS. Since this is a teaching hospital, I keep up-to-date and stay current in knowledge and practice evidence-based medicine. I have over 15 years of clinical experience and have won many teaching awards. I have been named in Arkansas Times Best Doctors in Arkansas List on many occasions. Some areas I practice in besides General Anesthesia are Regional Anesthesia, Transplant Anesthesia ,Difficult Airways, Critical Care Medicine, ACLS, BLS, Code Blue Emergencies,Simulation Training and Moderate Sedation.

Family Medicine/Family Practice

Family Medicine/Family Practice - General Practice (11 years as a licensed Primary Care Physician) Wound Care (2 years experience) Urgent Care Medicine

Vascular Surgery - Associate Professor of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Dr. Koullias has pursued a diverse career in cardiovascular surgery that includes his residency at New York Medical College followed by training at Yale University, I’m Phoenix Arizona, and at the German Heart Institute in Berlin, Germany. He has a special interest in advanced endovascular and vascular techniques, and surgery for limb preservation and advanced wound care, with numerous lectures, contributions and publications in these fields.

Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine - I have over 20 years experience with Independent Medical Exams, Disability Exams, Fitness for Duty Exams. Additionally I am NRCME certified and a Medical Review Officer.

Pain - Dr. Purvez is a highly qualified and experienced interventional pain physician who trained in Head & Neck Surgery in India, in Anesthesiology at Boston University and in Pain Medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Purvez is certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine, the American Board of Anesthesiology in Pain Medicine, and the American Board of Disability Analysts. He has been in pain practice since 2002.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Over 40 years of practice in general Orthopedics and primarily Spinal Surgery. Extensive IMEs and CMEs experience. Guaranteed 48 hrs turn over recorded review with report submission..

Orthopaedic Surgery - NY Rangers Team Physician 1986 to 2014

Anesthesiology - Medical Director and Senior Anesthesiologist of DISC Sports and Spine surgery center. Responsibilities include but not limited to monitor quality and appropriateness of medical care, serve as a medical leadership representative at standing medical staff meetings and on designated committees, oversee clinical peer review, develop and approve policies and procedures, manage physician relations and behavior/impairment issues, assist with clinical patient complaints, and provide performance improvement guidance and support to the entire staff at the Ambulatory Surgical Center.

Anesthesiology, Pain - Diverse clinical experience in anesthesiology and pain management. Extensive experience with serving on hospital's credentialing and bylaws committees. Experience in performing peer reviews, and interviewing physicians and other healthcare providers on matters of ethical conduct, as well as ensuring appropriate decision making for better clinical outcomes as dictated by best practices. Can form collaborative teams with risk management, attorneys, and other hospital leaders. Experienced in medical writing.

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Full scope of OB/GYN in addition to experience performing file reviews. Very busy outpatient practice at a community health center providing prenatal care and full spectrum of GYN services, including outpatient surgery, and serving as a consultant for primary care physicians. Inpatient practice includes labor and delivery and inpatient GYN care. I am currently contracted to perform file reviews for multiple organizations. Residency at Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY.

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Trained in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of South Florida. Board certfied in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. Director of Interstitial Lung disease at Bay Pines VA. Proficient in navigational bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, lung cryobiopsy. Treat a variety of different pulmonary diseases: COPD, asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, Interstitial Lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, occupational lung disease, asbestos exposure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary nodules, lung cancer, etc.

Otolaryngology

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Reviewer of medical records for the standard of care for 20 years. Experience with depositions and trials. Active in both obstetrics and gynecology. Multiple journals, chapters, and books.

Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery - Certified ABIME,Am Bd Plastic Surgery,Am Bd Surgery,special cert in Hand Surgery Former Assoc Prof Baylor Coll Med. I have been reviewing file for 3rd party groups and insurance companies ,as well as med mal cases for law firms for over 20 yrs I review cases for the Texas Medical Board I was a Designated Doctor for TWCC for over 15 yrs

Family Medicine/Family Practice - I have robust career experience as an engineer, a psychologist, and a family practice physician. This I I am extremely organized and proficient at being analytical and precise. I continue to work per diem in family practice and internal medicine clinics.

Emergency Medicine

Infectious Disease

Aerospace Medicine, Family Medicine/Family Practice, Occupational Medicine - Former US Air Force Aerospace & Occupational Medicine Physician.

Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Board-Certified in both General Pediatrics & Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Have experience working in both inpatient and emergency room settings. Extensively involved in medical education & quality improvement projects. Am clerkship director for third-year Georgetown medical students. Hold faculty appointments with both Georgetown University School of Medicine (Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics) and the University of Virginia School of Medicine (Assistant Professor of Pediatrics). Also a member of the University of Virginia School of Medicine Admissions Committee from 2018-2021.

Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Pain - Dr. Balog is board-certified in Pain Management, Anesthesiology, and Addiction Medicine. He is the founder and CEO of Portland Pain and Spine and practices interventional pain and regenerative medicine in Portland, Oregon. He has extensive experience in guideline preparations as former Med Director of a large local health system, a co-author of ASIPP guideline reviews, and on its Editorial Board. He has ASC management experience in both development and operations.

Anesthesiology, Pain - Dr. Li is double board-certified by ABMS in Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Management. He has extensive experiences with various treatment modalities, such as medication management, conservative rehabilitation, interventional pain procedures and surgical procedures to alleviate symptoms of chronic spinal, musculoskeletal, neurological and other complex chronic pain diseases and conditions. He specializes in treating patients who suffer from consequences of musculoskeletal Injuries, spinal Injuries, auto accidents and industrial injuries.

Internal Medicine, Nephrology - Residency: General Surgery/Internal Medicine: Brooke Army Medical Center (1988-1993) Nephrology Fellowship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1993-1995) Nephrology/Internal Medicine Attending: WRAMC (1995-1998) Senior Partner: Nephrology Associates of Northern Virginia (1998-2002) Associate Professor of Medicine: Virginia Commonwealth University - Inova Fairfax Campus (2019-2021) Associate Professor of Medicine: University of Virginia School of Medicine - Inova Fairfax Campus (present) Associate Chief Medical Correspondent: WVGB 94.5FM (Beaufort, SC) (present)

Psychiatry - 8 years in military service, performing Medical Evaluation Board examinations regularly, with a total of well over 200 of these examinations.

Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery - CERTIFICATION Board Certified American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery American Reconstructive & Arthritis Surgery Certified Member of the Adult Reconstructive & Arthritis Surgery Section of the AOAO American Board of Disability Analysts

Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine - I am Full Professor of Medicine at UNM School of Medicine, and I am still practice clinical medicine full-time. I am up to date with my board certification in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. I have done multiple reviews for life insurance company claims, particularly for Infectious Diseases cases. In addition, I have been an expert witness for over 10 years in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases cases. I have reviewed between 30-50 cases over the last 10 years, written expert witness reports, and given depositions.

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - Board certified Endocrinologist with extensive experience in management of Diabetes, thyroid, bone, and other hormonal disorders. Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasounds (ECNU) Specialize in Continuous Glucose Monitors and Insulin Pumps.

Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Forensic - Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine New York. Expertise in Geriatric Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. Extensive inpatient psychiatry experience over 30 years including ECT, clozapine, medical ethics, and administration.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Full time practice of Hospital Medicine since 2008

Anesthesiology, Pain - Dr. Odell is Founder of Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas and is Co-owner of Associated Pain Specialists, with two clinics in east TN. At both practices, he does interventional pain procedures, including a new safe and effective treatment for peripheral neuropathy.He has extensive experience with a wide variety of pain management techniques including spinal cord stimulator placement, radiofrequency procedures in the spine. He has done multiple record reviews for both plaintiff and defense in medical legal cases. He has published extensively in the pain management literature.

Surgery - I am a board certified General Surgeon who has been performing File Reviews since 2015 for Utilization Management, Causality, Auto Injury, Disability, Appropriate Care, Standards of Care review.

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatrics

Family Medicine/Family Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology - Rural critical care access Hospital ER coverage since 2015 ATLS,Pals, BLS ,ACLS High Risk Surgical OB Fellowship completed 1998 High Risk OB team member x 5 yrs in Rural Alaska OB Medical Director x 5 yrs YKHC Bethel Alaska 2000-2005 Associate Faculty member at Spokane Family medicine during my OB fellowship in Spokane Wa

Orthopaedic Surgery - Dr. Conner has performed record reviews, IME’s, and expert testimony in both personal injury and medical malpractice cases for over 25 years as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He has testified at deposition or live trial in over 300 cases, over 50 in the last 5 years. He has worked with both defense and plaintiff counsel as an expert witness. Areas of expertise include spine, Orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, adult reconstructive, total joint reconstructions, hand, and soft-tissue conditions and injuries. He is currently in active practice as an Orthopedic Surgeon. CV on request.

Neurology, Child, Pediatrics, Sleep Medicine - Extensive experience in sleep medicine; currently in the full time practice of pediatric and adult sleep medicine. Prior full time academic appointments at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Special interest and expertise in the characterization, evaluation and management of excessive daytime sleepiness, and the impact of sleepiness on cognitive function, vocational performance, safety, and driving. Served on numerous committees and task forces of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the AASM board of directors.

Internal Medicine - I provide Medical file reviews, Utilization reviews, Chart reviews, Peer reviews, Second opinions, Underwriting reports, Medical Necessity Determinations, Concurrent and Retrospective reviews, and Disability opinions.

Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - ABIME Certified. Board Certified in electrodiagnosis.

Emergency Medicine

Addiction Medicine, Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery - Brachial Plexus Injury Thoracic Outlet Peripheral Nerve Injury Carpal Tunnel Cubital Tunnel Wrist Drop Foot Drop

Internal Medicine - -10 years of experience as a Hospital Medicine Medical Director/Regional Medical Director -Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine - TCU School of Medicine -Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine -Fellow of the American College of Physicians -Experience as the Vice Chief of the Department of Internal Medicine -9 years of experience in Utilization Review/Utilization Management -10 years of experience on Quality and Peer Review Committees -Certified Epic (EMR) Physician Builder -Physician Leader in the areas of Physician Communication and Inpatient - Clinical Operations

Hand Surgery - All disorders of the upper extremity; hand through shoulder - Thorough, fair, and well-respected.

Family Medicine/Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine - I have experience in adult primary care with a focus on geriatrics as well as home-based primary and palliative care. I am comfortable with chronic disease and acute care management in medically complex patients. I currently serve as associate medical director. I lead our regional interdisciplinary team. I collaborate with advanced practice providers who are performing in-home palliative care, addressing transitions of care, and conducting goals of care/advanced care planning discussions. We have strong focus on reducing hospital readmissions and timely transitions to hospice.

Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine - Board certified Emergency Physician and Hospitalist with over 20 years clinical experience in academic, urban and rural healthcare settings. Experience in telemedicine, medical file review and case review, coding and independent medical examinations.

Orthopaedic Surgery - I have additionally served as Faculty for the University of South Alabama Orthopaedic residency and Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Further roles include research director for Precision Clinical research, Rehabilitation director for Ashland Place. I have served as instructional faculty for AO basic fracture courses. Outside clinical practice I serve on multiple boards including the American Board of Osteoporosis Providers, USA medical alumni board, Frederick N Meyer 501c3 nonprofit as well as consulting for Arthrex, Illuminoss and Johnson and Johnson

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Orthopaedic Surgery

Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine - *Perform second level appeals for Independent Review Organizations according to URAC/NCQA standards such as medical necessity determinations, healthcare authorizations and denials. *Perform chart reviews for beneficiaries of commercial health plans to determine medical necessity and length of stay. *Perform health care authorization and denials for diagnostic tests and treatment.

Psychiatry - I have significant experience in prescribing medications for a comprehensive range of mental health disorders in an outpatient setting.

Neurology, Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine, Neurology, Child, Neurology, Vascular, Neuromuscular Medicine, Neuropathology, Neurophysiology, Neuroradiology, Neurotology, Sleep Medicine - Dr. Narayan is ABPN board certified neurologist with fellowship training in neuro immunology. He has 6+ years of experience in neurology. He practices both both general neurology and vascular neurology (stroke). He is also involved in clinical research and teaching. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles including a very highly cited review article in up-to-date.INC. He has special training in grant writing through a NIH sponsored course which makes him a very skilled professional to present succinct file reviews. He is quite detail oriented and meticulous in his work.

Anesthesiology, Pain - Dr. Vincent Forte received his medical degree from Louisiana State University at New Orleans. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham and completed a fellowship in pain management at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Forte is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology as well as the American Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Forte currently devotes his professional time to helping people from all walks of life overcome their pain and return to their lives.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Internal Medicine

Psychiatry - Experience in multiple areas of psychiatry including general adult and child and adolescent inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and consultation-liaison settings, as well as rural and urban telepsychiatry, interventional psychiatry, integrated care, addiction, and forensic and correctional psychiatry.

Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine - Extensive experience in perioperative medicine due to dual board certification in Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine. This allows me to properly evaluate the clinical status of the patients before undergoing surgery and other invasive procedures. In my current position in an ambulatory surgery center, I review approximately 10-20 medical records per week. These medical record reviews are to decide if patients are currently medically optimized por surgery. The review includes notes from PCP, specialists, diagnostic laboratory and imaging reports, current medications, and other information.

Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - AMA Determinations/Conversions NYS Worker's Compensation

Emergency Medicine - Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certified.

Ophthalmology - SEAK file and disability review course. Cataract fellowship - Sheets and Associates. Medical Care Evaluation committee - file review, Good Shepherd Hospital. Past Department of Surgery Chairman -Good Shepherd Hospital .

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ophthalmology - -First author of multiple articles in peer reviewed literature including Retina and Neuro-Ophthalmology -Cataract, Lasik, and Glaucoma Surgeon -Board Certified Diplomat of American Board of Ophthalmology, ASCRS Member, Refractive Surgery Alliance Member, AAO Member -Greater Louisville Medical Society Legislative Policy Committee Member -Current Treasurer Louisville Academy of Ophthalmology -Established Youtube channel for Ophthalmology Education with over 500 subscribers and 33,000 views -Masters of Public Health with focus on Health Management and Systems Sciences

Clinical Informatics, Plastic Surgery - -Trained in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. -Expert in all aspects of Cosmetic Surgery and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments -Surgery Center Accreditation Expert and AAAASF Surveyor -MIT Blockchain and Blockchain Council Expert Certification/ Health information technology; -FDA Regulatory standards medical device expertise -Recognized Top 100 Plastic Surgeons Newsweek US World Report; Featured CNN , Forbes, Top 10 Plastic Surgeons Michigan, and Best Plastic Surgeon Michigan multiple years with excellent ratings. - Global Standards, World Health Organization, GS1US

Family Medicine/Family Practice - 6 yrs - MDSI - Social Security physicals 2 yrs - VES - Veterans Disability exams 2 yrs - Veteran Psych Service - disability file reviews 2 yrs - ER Doc 27 yrs - Family practice 2 yrs - Biomed Research 2 yrs - Gen surgery resident Cum Laude Biochem - Harvard College Former President Johnston County Med Society, Vice Chief of Medicine Johnston Memorial Hospital, Nsg Home director Foreign medical missions to 8 countries with AMURT I specialize in arranging primary/secondary service connection for Veterans with quick turnaround French, Spanish, Hebrew

Dermatology - Have worked with two companies doing file /insurance claims review. Have also done research. Have experience with the biologicals.

Neurology

Obstetrics and Gynecology - General OB/GYN, Laborist/Hospitalist, experienced with DaVinci robot, minimally invasive surgery, interested in medical chart review for a wide variety of fields. Active Connecticut medical license. Active DEA license. BLS/ACLS current. ABOG certified. Also a consultant for medical students applying to residency.

Emergency Medicine - Board Certified in Emergency Medicine West Virginia School of Medicine , Adjunct Clinical Faculty 2014-2019 ATLS Certified Alteon Leadership Program 2019-2020 Special Interests: Opioid Prescription Surveillance,

Internal Medicine - Dr. Asifa Ashraf is working as a hospitalist for the past 4 years. She trained at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She currently works with both medical students and residents. As part of her hospitalist duties, she serves on multiple committees reviewing patient charts, including Sepsis Committee and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee. Commonly treated conditions include: Heart Failure, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Stroke, Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, DVT/PE, Cirrhosis, GI Bleeds, Renal Failure, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Alcohol Withdrawal, COVID 19 and others.

Neurology, Sleep Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology - As the CMO of The Risk Authority Stanford Healthcare, I was responsible for the personal review of hundreds of medical records with a focus on patient harm and liability. Any patient safety event, even near misses, was reviewed by my office. The reviews were then prepared for counsel to either defend or settle based on the standard of care analysis and interviews with subject matter experts as necessary. I was also responsible for review of professionalism records and made disciplinary recommendations.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospitalist - Board-certified pediatric hospitalist and general pediatrician with 19 years of experience caring for patients in private practice, community hospitals, and academic settings. Leadership experience as chief of pediatric medical staff, section chief, medical director, and committee chair. Served as chair of pediatric peer review committee at Carilion Children's Hospital for 3 years. Extensive experience reviewing medical files for peer review, utilization review, and legal cases. Honored as Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine by the Society of Hospital Medicine.

Psychiatry - Agreed Medical Examiner & Panel Examiner since 1988 doing evaluations with medical record reviews and treatment Expert Witness and Litigation Support since 1988 Voluntary Clinical Faculty UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute since 1988 Private Solo Psychiatry Practice emphasizing psychotherapy along with psychopharmacology since 1988

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - Dr Levy is listed in best doctors in America, best doctors in New Jersey , New York etc.. He focuses on the complex atypical problems of the shoulder & knee. Dr levy is active member of AAOS, AOSSM & ICRS. He has published 42 peer reviewed articles & has presented nationally & internationally over 200 times. He has lectured published peer review articles regarding philosophies, treatments & causalities in worker’s compensation patients. He has done extensive chart reviews most commonly in work injury , been deposed as a fact and expert witness & testifiedin court

Neonatology, Pediatrics

Genetics, Pediatrics - In addition to general pediatric practice, extensive experience in urgent care pediatrics, newborn nursery coverage, and coverage as pediatric hospitalist. also recently have connected with a private company whose only real business is file review of medical charts and requested medical tests and services. they have an extensive work force and a large clientele that use their services. i had to undergo a required training course and subsequently began actual file reviews. i have been doing them on a regular basis and through SEAK could do many more.

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery - Dr. Younger is medical director of MRK Medical Consultants a firm with over 30 physician specialists who provide medical expert witness, record review and IME's. He has a private orthopedic practice in Carmichael, CA with an emphasis in total joint's. A member of Alpha Omega Alpha, CMA, AMA, and AAOS he is also on the medical executive board of MSJ Hospital. He has provided expert witness testimony since 2000.

Internal Medicine - Board-certified, Internal Medicine, Teaching Physician, Primary Care, EHR, Diabetes, Geriatrics, Medical Record Review, Legal Liability, Wrongful Death, Board-certified Obesity Medicine, Pre-OP Evaluation

Surgery - Scope of practice is acute care general surgery and robotic surgery. Director of Robotic Surgery at Riverton Hospital and active in robotic proctoring. Current Division Chief of General Surgery and prior Department Chair of surgery, 12 years of peer reviews. Current Expert Medical Witness. 20 years of military service as active duty, guardsmen and now in the reserves. Chief Medical Officer of Fierce Fighting Championship, LLC, professional MMA promotion.

Emergency Medicine

Internal Medicine, Nephrology

Emergency Medicine - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Emergency Department Residency 2011-2014 Chief of Emergency Department, Medical City Plano (MCP) 2021-present Vice Chair of Emergency Department, MCP 2018-2020 Physician clinical chart reviewer 2022-present Hospital Physician Performance Evaluation committee (MCP) 2018-2020 Hospital Stroke PEER review committee 2017-present MCP Stroke Committee Emergency Department Representative 2016-present Resident Director of Medical Student Education UNC 2013-2014 Co-chair of UNC EM Academic Committee 2012-2013 UNC Ultrasound Review Board 2012-2014

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Internal Medicine - Have reviewed Internal medicine and Endocrine medical cases for legal as well as utilization review purposes. Have had multiple faculty appointments over the years including Hackensack Meridian, Seton Hall, St George's Medical University. I am board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.

Cardiovascular Disease, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology - University of Pikeville Interventional Cardiology Faculty

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine - I am a board certified Emergency Medicine physician with 10 years of full time clinical experience. I have practiced emergency medicine in both academic and community settings with annual volumes from 35k to over 100k per year. I am a diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). I have experience as teaching faculty for multiple emergency medicine residency training programs as well as medical students. In addition, I have experience with teaching undergraduate courses with a focus on introduction to basic termi

Occupational Medicine - Dr. Cadet is a board-certified Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician. In addition to being Harvard trained, Dr. Cadet is an accomplished Air Force Veteran whose work as a Flight Surgeon aided in the successful execution of 1,080 combat missions and 2,000 airlift missions in support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and ENDURING FREEDOM. Dr. Cadet provides peer reviews, chart reviews, medicolegal reviews, VA nexus letters, 2nd opinions, disability opinions, and underwriting reports. To inquire about other services not listed, please contact Dr. Cadet.

Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Dr. Budoff is an experienced, well-published, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the Upper Extremity (Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder). He has a CAQ (certificate of additional qualifications) in Hand Surgery. CV available upon request.

Anesthesiology - I am an MD, Board Certified in Anesthesiology. I have extensive experience in Pharmacology, Physiology and Anatomy. I have been a practicing Anesthesiologist for 10 yrs. I would love to help in any way possible.

Family Medicine/Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery - My practice has been approximately equally divided between: Total Joint Replacement (hip, knee and shoulder) including revisions, complications, infections, periprosthetic fractures, implant failures. Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. I do work comp and personal injury. Team physician for numerous professional, semi-professional and high school soccer teams and wrestling teams.

Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Expertise in venous and thrombotic disorders Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery, Zucker/Northwell School of Medicine

Emergency Medicine - I am a board-certified, practicing emergency physician-administrator with 20 years of clinical experience and 10 years of administrative experience as an emergency department medical director. I have been reviewing medical files for quality, utilization, and medical malpractice since 2014.

Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine - Dr. Singer is a board certified occupational and environmental physician, who is known among his peers as a strong causation expert - extensive file review experience in disability evaluations or occupational medicine cases. Masters in Public Health (MD, MPH) Concussion cases Work Injury file reviews Covid case determinations Exposure assessments Workers Compensation related concerns Litigation/Testifying experience

Neurological Surgery, Radiology, Angiography Interventional - NSGY Residency: Vanderbilt University. NIR Fellowship: New York University. ABNS Board Certified 2011-present/ABNS CNSENDORFP 2020-present. (ABNS Recognition of Focused Practice). DRMC NSGY Section Chief, Associate Residency Program Director: NSGY, Endovascular NSGY Fellowship Director. Member DRMC Interdisciplinary Peer Review Committee, Ethics Committee, OR Committee. 14+ years experience in worker's comp/no fault neurosurgical cases (New York City). Expertise in general NSGY, MIS NSGY, vascular/endovascular NSGY, chronic pain. Extensive experience in utilization/medicolegal reviews.

Internal Medicine - Civil Surgeon, Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Principal Investigator for Clinical Trials, Travel Medicine, Weight Management. Currently, a Medical Director at Christ the King Medical Center.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics - I have served as medical director for a community hospital, for pediatric emergency medicine since 2020. I have trained at the world's largest free-standing children's hospital and trauma center. I have wide expertise for pediatrics, and pediatric emergency medicine, child abuse, neglect, trauma, and other injuries. I have been an expert witness, and have worked well with lawyers and other professionals. My work network is large, and I am able to call on other pediatric specialists that can be of assistance [radiology, orthopedics, neurology, for example]. I have my MBA in healthcare as well.

Internal Medicine - I am an experienced physician in Urgent Care and have been active in the College of Urgent Care Medicine. I have been on the Board of Directors for 8 years and the Vice President fo 5 years. I have been uniquely positioned to understand accepted practices and standards of care in Urgent Care Medicine throughout the country. My experience with the NY State Department of Health Office of Professional Medical Conduct has exposed me to numerous challenging cases and thousands of patient chart reviews where I rendered opinions on standards of practice, documentation, and ethics.

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Clinical practice has included private practice and academic practice. Last faculty appointment as assistant professor University of Maryland School of Medicine department of family and community medicine (2013-2020). last title held at UMD : Residency Program Director. Many years working in the inpatient setting. Former director of inpatient medicine for the University of Maryland family medicine program prior to becoming program director. I have engage some over the years in medical expert work.

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and Hand Surgery Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Performed over 10,000 revision and primary total hip, knee and shoulder replacements Regularly perform arthroscopy of all major joints Expert Medical Advisor Florida Division of Worker' Compensation Certified Independent Medical Examiner Expert Witness in Orthopedic Surgery

Surgery - Fellow, American College of Surgery Special interest in Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine tumors, melanoma and surgical oncology

Geriatric Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine - I have served as medical director of a number of hospices and am quite knowledgeable about hospice rules and regulations. I am currently working as the medical director of a geriatric clinic where I split my time between patient care and administrative work. Throughout my career I have served on a number of physician review boards and have had nurse practitioners and physicians reporting to me for the last 25 years. This oversight includes reviewing their documentation, among other things.

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine - I have been in practice in academic and private settings over the past 12 years and have reviewed files for Arizona State Medical Board. My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (sepsis, septic shock, mechanical ventilation, respiratory failure) ; Pulmonary disease: COPD, pulmonary hypertension, Interstitial lung disease, asthma, lung nodule, pleural disorders.

Obstetrics and Gynecology - 10+ years experience as practicing OB/GYN Specialist. Served as Fairfield Medical Center Obstetrics Department Chief, performing regular OB Department and hospital-wide physician case reviews. I specialize in General Obstetrics/Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, & High Risk Pregnancy Care.

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - My clinical responsibilities included complex inpatient and outpatient care; daily CCU, ICU, and ER interactions; medical director oversight of the cardiac rehabilitation program and the Healthy Hearts Clinic; and invasive procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. I have been engaged as an expert reviewer since the mid-1990's, working with law firms, insurance companies, and social security disability. My goal is to apply my cardiovascular medical education, training, and experience of >30 years in order to arrive at fair, impartial, and timely opinions for all parties concerned.

Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology, Pain - Yale University trained anesthesiologist with a fellowship in pain management from UNC Chapel Hill. Over 20 years of clinical experience. Clinical expert in office-based anesthesia and pain management. Additional experience in creation of pain management guidelines for health management organization.

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Internal Medicine

Emergency Medicine - Board-certified in Emergency Medicine with over 15 years clinical experience in the ER and Urgent Care. Medical Director for ELI Medical, a firm that specializes in medical file review. Have performed 5,000+ reviews for QA and utilization.

Internal Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine. Laser Surgery, Spine, Ankle, Pain Management, Foot, Hip, Elbow, Wrists, Arthroscopic Surgery, Total Joints, Impairment Ratings, IME's, Expert Witness

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Diplomate, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners; Clinical Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Area of expertise: ime, musculoskeletal medicine, EMG, Acupuncture, Manual Medicine

Anesthesiology, Pain - Faculty appointment: Associate Professor Harvard Medical School Board Certifications: Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Residency: Anesthesiology Brigham & Womens Hospital Fellowship: Pain Medicine Beth Israel Deaconess

Otolaryngology - Award-winning board-certified Otolaryngologist-Head & Neck Surgeon (Ear, Nose & Throat). Former Yale, Cornell and Penn faculty. Medical degree from University of Rochester and residency at University of Pennsylvania. National and international invited speaker with publications related to hearing, sinus, allergy and throat disorders. Patent holder in hearing diagnostic device. Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 20+ consecutive years. Leadership positions at state and national medical societies.

Emergency Medicine - I am an ABEM board certified emergency physician with over 20 years of clinical experience and I am licensed and currently work in NY state. I have experience with hospital quality improvement chart reviews. My dual degrees in Neurobiology and English literature complement my clinical experience to offer high quality written evaluations.

Family Medicine/Family Practice - MD PhD * Board Certified Family Medicine. Providing High Quality Medical File Reviews in a Timely Fashion. Experience in * QA chart review * Clinical Research * Telemedicine * Family Medicine * Urgent/Immediate Care * Home Health * Occupational Medicine. Competent - Committed - Concise - Detail Oriented - Reliable - Accessible. Completed SEAK disability and file review training.

Colon and Rectal Surgery, Surgery - As well as having a full time Colorectal Surgery practice, I have been teaching General Surgery Residents and medical students and am an Assistant Clinical Professor at Touro University. I have done chart review for Medical Quality in my current hospital for 3 years - reviewing patient charts from a surgical perspective. Previously I worked in the sole Colorectal Surgery group in Oklahoma City for 13 years and also did some case review on occasion for attorneys there. The majority of my work is laparoscopic and I am Board Certified in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery.

Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Assistant Professor Emergency Medicine and Child Health University of Arizona and Creighton University College of Medicine

Otolaryngology, Neurotology - Dr. Knox is a double board-certified ear surgeon and trained expert witness with over 40 years of experience treating and operating on ear, balance, and hearing conditions. He has expertise in all common otolaryngologic disorders with special interest in hearing loss, dizziness, and facial paralysis. Most recently, Dr. Knox has been working with multiple clients and testified on tinnitus and hearing loss from faulty ear plug noise protection.

Anesthesiology - Dr. Daniel Abraham is an actively practicing, board-certified Anesthesiologist who draws his experience from his many years working at nationally renowned major academic centers, like the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Abraham currently holds a faculty position at the University of Southern California with a full-time clinical practice that is focused on evidence-based medicine and up to date clinical knowledge, with a focus on regional anesthesia. His experience has included being a physician leader on a number of hospital committees.

Critical Care Medicine, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgeon with 8 years in full-time academic and clinical practice. Dual board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Expertise in surgical critical care, trauma surgery, elective and emergency general surgery. Admitted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Member of multiple national surgical societies. Nominated for multiple teaching awards. Highly regarded skills in objective and thorough chart review, expert witness services, public speaking, deposition and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defendants.

Pediatrics - ---18 years of inpatient pediatric care including PICU, delivery attendance and newborn nursery care. ---Quality Improvement and Peer Review Committee 2011-2013 and 2019-current ---Medical Director of Neonatal and Pediatric Services at Mary Greeley Hospital 2013-2019 ---Pediatric Clerkship Instructor at UC Davis Medical Center 2007-2009 ---Pediatric Chief Resident at UC Davis Medical Center 2006-2007

Orthopaedic Surgery

Emergency Medicine - As Vice Chair of ED reviewed numerous charts for quality and utilization. Fluent in Spanish.

Neurological Surgery

Internal Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Urology/Urological Surgery - Experience with HIFU Experience with PRP for penis and female genitalia Experience with shockwave for pain, and for blood flow to genitalia.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Emergency Medicine - International Speaker, Emergency Medicine Founder, www.reanimateconference.com Founder, www.edecmo.org Chief-of-Staff Elect, Sharp Memorial Hospital Expert, Hospital Administration Over 10 yrs experience in Peer Review and Quality Assurance Ultrasound Director, Sharp Memorial Hospital Director, Emergency Department Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Medical Director of Rehabilitation.

Internal Medicine - I have years of experience performing medical chart reviews and have provided utilization reviews, served as an expert witness in Internal Medicine, and have been an in-house medical consultant for a law firm, tasked with reviewing complex medical cases. I have nearly 20 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine, having won numerous awards for the practice of medicine. As a JD candidate, I am uniquely qualified to review medical issues with an understanding of the objective legal standards.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine - Electrodiagnostic (NCS / EMG) fellowship trained.

Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor of Medicine at University of Colorado. Leadership roles in clinical and organizational ethics. Have been providing clinical ethics consultations for >10 years with additional extensive training in bioethics and philosophy of medicine. Extensive acute care/hospital medicine experience in academic and private practice settings. Additional experience in hospice and palliative medicine. PhD candidate in health care ethics.

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Internal Medicine - internship - Yale univ hospital, residency- Yale Medical system, sr resident- georgetown univ hospital, fellowship endo- Ohio state university hospital, NIH clinical associate, Institutional review board- greater baltimore medical center, Johns Hopkins Hospital Medical School- Asst. professor

Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Forensic - Over 38 years of experience in adult and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, and forensic psychiatry. Extensive experience in medicolegal litigation, IMEs, FFDEs, and file reviews (including ongoing work for Homeland Security).

Psychiatry - 20 years of file review experience, 20 years of performing IMEs and defending my opinion in depositions, and20 years of patient care in my outpatient private practice. I have a broad range of experience in psychiatry as I have taken several temporary work assignments over the years to keep myself on the cutting edge of my field of psychiatry. My medical experience includes inpatient, outpatient, jail, prison, residential treatment centers. Special populations include injured workers with medical disease, chronic pain and mental conditions such as depression and PTSD.

Radiology, Angiography Interventional, Radiology, Diagnostic, Radiology, Vascular and Interventional - Experience on peer review subcommittees, medical executive boards, credentialing committees, institutional review board (IRB).

Emergency Medicine

Neurological Surgery

Plastic Surgery, Surgery - Over 15 years of medical experience. Board certified in both general surgery and plastic surgery. I hold leadership positions in the departments of general surgery and plastic surgery . With a wealth of overall medical knowledge, my ability to work well with others makes me a valuable asset. I sit on committees overseeing provider clinical performance improvement across all medical and surgical specialties as well as operating room management. Chart reviews, file reviews, utilization management decisions, appeals review, peer reviews, and medical legal consulting are my areas of expertise.

Pediatrics - Board certified in general pediatrics with additional training in pediatric cardiology

Orthopaedic Surgery - Dr. Halbrecht is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in sports medicine with over 20 years of experience in private practice. Her certifications include QME in California, ABIME and Level II in Colorado. She has extensive experience in medical file review and medical legal evaluations.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Experienced with defense malpractice expert opinion work.

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine - Dr. Faridani completes chart evaluation and analysis, case reviews for mortality/morbidity, peer reviews, medical malpractice and evaluation for standard of care.

Family Medicine/Family Practice

Colon and Rectal Surgery, Proctology, Surgery - Fellowship trained and practicing colon and rectal surgeon. Participated in Peer chart review for general surgery, colon and rectal surgery and endoscopic procedures (colonoscopies).

Emergency Medicine - Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician with extensive experience working in Emergency Departments of various size and degree of specialization (Rural to Urban, Community to Tertiary) including specialized trauma, stroke and cardiac centers, nationwide. Prior experience as a Paramedic in a busy and high acuity 911 system. EMS Liaison Physician. Developed systems and guidelines for hypothermia and STEMI care with extensive knowledge of guidelines dictating appropriate care. Expertise in Health Care Improvement, Health Policy and Patient Decision Making

Surgery, Thoracic Surgery - Dr. Alexander Marmureanu is a prominent thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, with special expertise in the field of minimally invasive surgery where he developed and pioneered several techniques and procedures. Dr. Marmureanu completed his surgical training at NYU Medical Center and Mount Sinai Medical Center, in New York City, where he was actively involved in the field of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery research. His Thoracic Surgery Fellowship was completed at UCLA, where he continued to practice as UCLA faculty/Clinical Instructor, and then joined Cedars Sinai Medical staff.

Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology

Orthopaedic Surgery - Mark A. Rowley, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Full-time clinical practice. Residency and fellowship training at Wake Forest University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of environmental and Occupational Medicine.

Emergency Medicine - I am board certified in emergency medicine and have 11 years of clinical experience. I have extensive experience reviewing medical records and charts for expert witness work, I have been on the Expert Witness panel for the LA superior court since 2018. I have worked at many different types of hospitals including government, HMO, and community, and supervise training resident physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - • Experienced in testifying in court • Experienced in record review • 31 years’ practice experience plus 5 years of residency training • Prefoormed approximately 27,000 surgical procedures • Chief of the Department of Orthopedics for 28 year • Chairman of the Department of Surgery for 25 years

Internal Medicine - Graduated Internal Medicine Residency in 1999 at Michael Reese Hospital/University of Illinois at Chicago, IL Over 20 years of outpatient Internal Medicine/Primary care experience

Pediatrics - Board certified Pediatrician with over 20 years post graduate experience that includes Pediatric certification in the UK. I hold fellowship of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child health, UK. I have reviewed cases in the UK. I have a masters in International Child Health and understand what constitutes top quality child health. I have an MBA and achieved a deeper understanding of the business aspect of health care. I am a clinical assistant professor with broad experience of pediatrics here in the US and the UK. I provide detailed timely reports

Obstetrics and Gynecology - file reviews for committees in Department of OB/GYN for Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ while on staff there (1999-2022)

Internal Medicine

Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Fellowship trained interventional physiatrist / ACGME Pain Medicine sub-specialty boarded with 27+ years’ experience in practice (14 years general Pain Medicine / 13 years General Physiatry). Co-editor and author of multiple chapters in the text Atlas of Image-Guided Spinal Procedures (1st & 2nd ed. Elsevier) currently used as the basis for many fellowship training programs. Extensive clinical experience in interventional pain procedures and medical pain management, including work comp. Experience in medico-legal file review as well as utilization review.

Internal Medicine - Performing File Review since 2005. Experience in multiple Court Trials, Reference Nebraska Supreme Court Carlson v. Okerstrom 675 N.W.2d 89 (2004) 267 Neb. 397 Managed LTACH Madonna Rehab Hospital in Lincoln Nebraska 15 years Private Practice Lincoln Nebraska 1994-2016 Experienced in management of post hospital rehabilitation Current Medical Director Care Facility 2007-current Reviewer for national insurance company 2005-present Hospitalist Program Medical Director 2016-Current

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine Attending 15 years Associate Clinical Professor, Augusta Reagents University Wound Care Specialist Urgent Care Experience

Thoracic Surgery - I have practiced thoracic and vascular surgery for the past 30 years and have reviewed medical malpractice cases for the past 15 years.

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Internal Medicine - Services: Clinical File Review; Background Research and Reviews in Internal Medicine, Environmental Medicine, Diabetes mellitus, General Endocrinology Areas of special expertise: Diabetes in the workplace; Occupational Illness and Toxicology; Environmental Illness and Injury; Environmental Endocrinology ABMS Diplomate: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Occupational/Environmental Medicine Training: Mayo Clinic, Rockefeller University, Massachusetts General Hospital; MSc in Occupational/Environmental Epidemiology Consultant Experience with US Army, SAIC, Battelle

Emergency Medicine

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Fellowship Subspecialty Training 2000 Assistant Clinical Professor - New York Eye & Ear Infirmary2001- present Director Of Glaucoma Services - Jacobi Hospital Center, NY 2006-2008) Hudson Ophthalmology- Private Practice Médical Director 2010- present Healthcare Quality Strategic Initiative Reviews

Hematology, Oncology - - Internal Medicine Training @ Indiana University Board Certified 2005- 2015 - Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Training @ Indiana University Dual Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology 2008 - present

Obstetrics and Gynecology - I have experience in private practice and as an OB hospitalist. Although I’m not currently board certified in family medicine, I completed a family medicine residency and worked as FM-OB for four years prior to an OBGYN residency.

Neurology, Neurophysiology - I did my Neurology residency at the Harvard Longwood Neurology Training Program, and the did a Fellowship in Electrodiagnostic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. After practicing general neurology for some years, I now specialize in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring. I am familiar with spinal and cranial, as well as carotid artery, surgeries and the associated neurological injuries.

Family Medicine/Family Practice - I have worked as an emergency department physician for about 15 years.

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Internal Medicine - 20+ years practicing in the specialty of endocrinology, with experience in both private and academic practices. Diplomate of the ABIM in both IM and endocrinology. Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE). Experienced in performing file reviews for medical necessity, peer reviews, pre-authorizations, chart reviews and coding reviews in endocrine; experienced in performing length of stay, chart reviews, and long/short term disability in both endocrine and IM. Previously served on QA/QI committee as Chief of Medicine.

Family Medicine/Family Practice - Extensive Urgent Care experience as well as Primary Care.

Internal Medicine - I am Board Certified in Internal Medicine. My administrative experience includes past presidency of the Medical Staff and Director of the Department of Medicine and Family Practice. I have 36 years in active clinical practice. I have done thousands of file reviews over the last 22 years.

Neurological Surgery - Professor of neurosurgery, past chair. Past director of spinal cord injury centers, evidence based spine clinics (operative and non-operative). Extensive clinical and research experience in the management of spinal disorders, including pathophysiology and outcomes. PhD in biomechanics. Directed spine fellowship in evidence-based spinal surgery and performed over 10,000 spinal operations Facile in evidence-based non operative and operative care. Experience in reviewing files for surgical justification, appropriateness of non-operative care, and medical-legal matters.

Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship of over a dozen full length manuscripts.