Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Medical File Review Consultants. The following list of Physician (MD or DO)s who are licensed in California are available to provide a Medical file review, Utilization review, Chart review, Peer review, Second opinion (2nd opinion), Underwriting report, Disability opinion, Pre-authorization, etc.

Nadia Tereshchenko, MS, MD

Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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

Larry Johnson, MD

Dallas, Texas
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

Manijeh Berenji, MD MPH

Oxnard, California
Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine, Toxicology - Certified Medico-Legal Evaluator (through International Academy of Independent Medical Examiners)

Todd Reil, MD

Sanford Health

Fargo , North Dakota
Cardiovascular Disease, Radiology, Vascular and Interventional, Vascular Surgery - I am board certified in vascular surgery. I am a trained general surgeon too. I am a member of the society for vascular surgery (FSVS) and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). I have an extensive academic background as well as my busy clinical practice. I am also Associate Professor of Surgery with the UND medical school. I have a broad experience with file review and have worked for insurance agencies on medical coverage policies. I also do some med-legal work.

Arthur D. Barnes, MD, PhD, MPH, FACOG

A.David Barnes,MD, PC

Salt Lake City, Utah
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.

Joselyn E. Bailey, M.D.

Joselyn E. Bailey, M.D., A Medical Corporation

Torrance, California
Internal Medicine - National Board of Physicians & Surgeons 2023 Fellowship in Nephrology 1975-1977 Residency in Internal Medicine 1972-1974

Erik Blutinger, MD, MSc, FACEP

Mount Sinai Health System

Astoria, New York
Emergency Medicine - Highly trained in the global and critical medical care of both routine and acutely ill patients. Board certified in Emergency Medicine, having completed residency training in one of the busiest Emergency Rooms in the United States. Master's degree attained Health Policy. Actively practicing Emergency Medicine in multiple states while leading strategy for alternative care models with a large health care system. Expert in public speaking, broadcast / print journalism, and leadership in organized medicine.

Salma S. Khan, MD

San francisco, California
Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine, Psychiatry, Addiction - 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.

Ifeanyi M Olele, DO, MBA, MS

Genesis Psychiatric Solutions

Fairfax,, Virginia
Psychiatry

Anne Schmitt, MD

Venice, California
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.

Thomas P Simeone, MD

Palm City, Florida
Psychiatry

Todd D. Severin, MD

East Bay Eye Centers/Tri-Valley Eye Research Institiute

Delray Beach, Florida
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

Elizabeth Swenson, MD

Los Altos, California
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Adjunct Clinical Faculty | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Stanford University. 2008 - present Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2007- present National American Menopause Society June 2022- present Palo Alto Medical Clinic Physician Professional Affairs Committee case reviews, candidate physician interviews, new physician mentorship, 2014-2020

Charles Keller, MD

HealthAdvise

Orange, California
Ophthalmology - Charles E. Keller, MD is Board Certified in Ophthalmology with over 25 years of experience caring for patients with complex eye diseases in Southern CA. He completed an advanced fellowship in Cornea. He specializes in non-surgical and surgical treatments utilizing the latest advancements in the treatment of eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, retinal disease, corneal disease and eye trauma.

Kim S Reis, DO

CA License 7595

Richland, Washington
Anesthesiology

Gloria Koskey, M.D.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pediatrics - I am a pediatric physician with an educational background in neurobiology and child & adolescent development. I have experience working as a pediatric hospitalist and pediatric urgent care physician.

MA Flores, DO, MS, MMM

riverside, California
Family Medicine/Family Practice, Occupational Medicine - Dual Board Certified in Occupational Medicine and Family Medicine. Masters in Environmental Toxicology and Medical Management. Licensed in 30 states. Expert reviewer capable of expedited turn around times, specializing in Worker's Comp Utilization Review and Peer Review.

Stephen L Newman, MD, MBA

Stephen L. Newman MD, MBA

Denver, Colorado
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.

Omar Darwish, DO

University of California, Irvine

Orange, California
Internal Medicine - Health Science Associate Professor Certified in Point of Care Ultrasound Director of the Morbidity & Mortality Conference for the Department of Medicine where I review unexpected deaths or complications (since 2013). Medical Expert Witness (since 2018)

Richard S Kaplan, MD

Kaplan Rehab and EMG

Monroeville, Pennsylvania
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.

Briana Rodriguez, MD, MPH

San Antonio, Texas
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology - Special Skills/Experience: Spanish language fluency, including medical Spanish; Fellowship Training: University of Michigan (Michigan Medicine) - Pediatric Anesthesiology; Residency Training: Loma Linda University - Anesthesiology

William Dillin, MD

Los Angeles, California
Orthopaedic Surgery - The concepts of evidence-based medicine have been the cornerstone of Dr. Dillin’s education during his spine surgery fellowship in Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery and the format for decision making in his subsequent practice. The critical analytic features inherent in the ‘best evidence’ approach to patients have permeated his writing and his lectures, allowing flexible adaptation as the science has changed.Since July 1985, Dr. Dillin has been exclusively devoted to clinical spine, interventional spine and spine surgery practice.

Gregory J Mulcahy, MD

Liberty Hospital

LONG BEACH, California
Otolaryngology - Gregory Mulcahy is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri. He completed his Otolaryngology residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has 24 years post residency experience in Veterans Administration, Academic, and Private Practice He is currently employed by the ENT Clinic at Liberty Hospital, Liberty Missouri.

Harris Gellman, MD

Broward Hand Center

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

Yelena Vidgop, MD

Integrative Neurology Inc

Weston, Florida
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.

Christian Jackson, MD FACG

Rancho Cucamonga, California
Gastroenterology - To Whom It May Concern, I have close to 18 years experience in practicing gastroenterology. I am have been the Chief of Section of Gastroenterology for over 15 years. I am a Clinical Professor. I have over 10 years of experience in performing file reviews. I have received outstanding evaluations on my file reviews. I have experiences in treating patients in various aspects of gastroenterology as well as endoscopy.,

Usha Raj, MD,MHA

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Neonatology, Pediatrics

Ellia Ciammaichella, DO, JD

Ciammaichella Consulting Services LLC

Reno, Nevada
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine - Dr. Ciammaichella has unique DO and JD dual qualifications that bridge the gap between medical expertise and legal understanding. She is a renowned author, speaker, and leader in neuromuscular disorders (SCI, TBI, stroke, etc), has extensive experience delivering presentations on a national and international level and is an author of multiple book chapters in various rehabilitation publications, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the field. She is actively involved in leadership positions within rehabilitation organizations, showcasing commitment to the field and strong professional connectio

Sohail Saeed, DO, MBA

McKinney, Texas
Family Medicine/Family Practice - Several years of utilization/case review experience as both a reviewer for health plans and as an independent reviewer. File review experience includes: medical necessity reviews, inpatient care, outpatient services (pharmaceutical, imaging, DME, lab services), billing and coding, chart auditing. Experience with reviews using guidelines (MCG, Interqual, AIM, internal guidelines, etc) as well reviews using medical literature and medical society guidelines. Additional experience in health plan audits/surveys. Additional training and experience with Billing and Coding procedures.

Herald Ostovar, MD

San Clemente, California
Emergency Medicine - ACTIVELY practicing, full-time, Board Certified, Emergency Medicine physician. Scope of practice ranges from small, single coverage emergency departments to large multispecialty trauma centers/children's hospitals. Proficient in EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, Medhost. Residency trained/certified in bedside ultrasound. Involved in physician group contract negotiation/mediation. Expert at emergency procedures - endotracheal intubation, direct/video laryngoscopy, lumbar puncture, fracture/joint reductions, trauma/cardiac resuscitation, procedural sedation. Experience as a flight physician.

Natalie Sadik, MD

Detroit, Michigan
Psychiatry - I am a board certified Psychiatrist who regularly completes IMEs with a one day turn around for full reports. I perform utilization reviews to ensure that psychiatric care is effective, efficient, and in line with evidence-based standards of care.

Sangeeta Wagner, DO, MPH, FAAFP

Nevada Health Centers

Reno, Nevada
Family Medicine/Family Practice - 7 yrs experience as workers' compensation utilization reviewer w/Claims Eval & Prium. Leadership skills as Chief Integration Officer of largest Federally Qualified Health Center System in Nevada. Establishing new Research Division introducing phase 3/4 clinical trials. Completing Clinical Research Conduct & Mgmt Certificate from UC Berkeley. Mult. research publications. Medical Director for smaller FQHC system & 15 site Urgent Care system with 50 direct reports. Diplomat of American Board of Urgent Care Medicine. 9 yrs as Assistant Professor, Clin Faculty Fam & Comm Med Univ of NV, Reno.

Alison Rhein, MD

Cabin John, Maryland
Dermatology - For the past several years I've been working as a Telehealth Physician Case Manager speaking with individuals and reviewing and summarizing their records.

Aruna L Yarrozu, MD

Muskogee, Oklahoma
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Tim Lawler, DO, MPH, LCP-C

Cardinal Medical Services, Inc

San Diego, California
Occupational Medicine - Dr. Tim Lawler is board certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Physician Life Care Planning certified. He actively practices as the Associate Medical Director at a large multi-specialty group in San Diego, CA. Dr. Lawler’s career is marked by a series of prominent roles, including serving as the President of multi-clinic Occupational Medicine practice in the state of Wisconsin. Over his career - and on a weekly basis, Dr. Lawler reviews and manages cases for long term disability management. He currently holds active licenses in California, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

Charlyce Davis, MD MBA

SSM Health

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Internal Medicine

Zachary DeBoard, MD

Everett, Washington
Thoracic Surgery - Board Certified through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS). General Surgery Residency: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship: University of Utah. Dr. DeBoard practices adult cardiothoracic surgery for elective, urgent, and emergency conditions. He has multiple peer-reviewed publications and is active in research & quality improvement projects.

Sang Yong Ji, M.D.

Torrance, California
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.

Stuart L Shear, MD

Los Angeles, California
Dermatology - Dermatopathology

Aisha Shaheen, MD, MHA

Rolling Hills Estates, California
General 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.

Tammy Allen, MD

Atlanta, Georgia
Family Medicine/Family Practice - I have a special interest in disability file reviews. I am a family medicine and hospitalist physician who exclusively works locum tenens assignments because I enjoy the flexibility and variety that contract work offers. In addition to my clinical duties, I am a passionate educator. I have held faculty positions at Mercer University School of Medicine and South College, and I have taught medical students and residents for many years. I also volunteer at several free clinics in the US and abroad, where I provide care to underserved populations.

Anne Shapiro, DO, MAS

UCSD

San Diego, California
Anesthesiology - Board certified and licensed Attending Anesthesiologist with a Fellowship in High-Risk Obstetric Anesthesia.  In addition to Main OR and Obstetric Anesthesia, additional professional focus on educating and training residents, Health Policy & Law, Anesthesia Equipment and Supply, Anesthesia billing, and Greening the Hospitals & Operating Rooms.  Quick Learner. Multitasker. Eager to learn and excel at file review.

Hamilton Chen, MD

Riverside, California
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.

Anika S Goodwin, MD

Greensboro, North Carolina
Ophthalmology - Fellowship trained in ocular trauma and oculofacial plastic surgery. Prior faculty member and residency program director at The University of South Carolina SOM. Excellent communication and writing skills. Poised and confident.

Susan E Lawrence, MD

Lancaster, California
Internal Medicine, Oncology - 40+ years of experience in internal medicine and medical oncology; 30+ years of experience in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and coccidiodomycosis; 19 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. Since 2018, I serve as outside physician of record for California prison inmates. I am a licensed attorney in California, having passed the Bar Exam in 2017

Omar Ragab, MD

Arlington, Virginia
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.

Lorne S Label, MD, MBA,FAAN

California Neurological Specialists, Inc

Thousand Oaks, California
Neurology - Adult & Pediatric Neurology practice for over 40 years. Experience in all areas of neurological disorders including trauma. Clinical Professor Of Neurology, UCLA (retired). Continuing to train neurology residents. All types of file review for >30 years, for hospitals, insurance companies, federal & state agencies, and attorneys.

Nkiruka J. Ndu (Akabike), MD, FACP, CCHP, QME

Justlaw Medical Services

Visalia, Fresno Metropolis, California
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.

David Law, MD

Broomfield, Colorado
Family Medicine/Family Practice, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic - I am currently practicing full scope Family Medicine/Sports Med both in the private sector as well as with military. I served as active duty US Navy prior to transitioning to reserves with numerous combat zone deployments, gaining additional experience along with leadership skills. I have previous experience with chart reviews, peer reviews, utilization reviews, 2nd opinion, underwriting reports, disability opinions and PA. Please let me know how I can be of assistance.

Jeremy Laney, MD

Los Angeles, California
Anesthesiology, Digital Ultrasound - Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at University of Southern California, with fellowship training in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology. Board certification in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography via the American Society of Echocardiography. Additional clinical experience and expertise in Liver Transplant Anesthesiology. Experience in expert witness review and multiple academic publications.

Gaurang Mavani, MD

Carmel, Indiana
Internal Medicine, Nephrology - I have experience in doing disability reviews. I have done more than 25 reviews in disability so far. I work for dane street and brown and brown. I al also an expert in doing DRG validation. I have done more than 500 reviews so far. I am also an expert in medical necessity review for inpatient and observation. I have seen more than 30,000 reviews so far. I also have done more than 10 Medical review approval for Nephrology. I want to develop my disability file review practice.

Abhi Kapuria, MD

Neurology Legal Consulting

Raleigh, North Carolina
Neurology, Neurophysiology - I am a double-board-certified neurologist with extensive experience as a medical record reviewer. I Co-Founded Neurology Legal Consulting with my partner, Dr. Ovais Inamullah, to provide expert consultation on a wide range of neurological disorders ranging from stroke to seizure, critical care medicine, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and many others. Through meticulous examination of patient records, I analyze cases with attention to detail, providing valuable insights for legal proceedings.

Amy George, MD

Sacramento, California
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).

Prafulchandra U Bhatt, M.D.,FAAP

Praful U Bhatt, M.D.,LLC

Mill Hall, Pennsylvania
Pediatrics - - Chief, Section of Pediatrics, Lock Haven Hospital, Lock Haven, PA, September 1981 -October 31, 2017 - Teaching PA students, Nurse Practitioners and Medical Students during their pediatric rotation with my practice - Clinical research, workshop presentations and publications in peer reviewed journals on pediatric infectious disease topics - Regional presentations, in-services on NRP, PALS, Infant Nutrition, Safety and injury prevention in children - Clinical Assistant Professor, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine -Clinical Associate Professor, Commonwealth University, LH

Felix Rivera, MD

US Neurology Consulting, PLLC

Harlingen, Texas
Neurology - Has experience with Outpatient General Neurology, Inpatient Neuro-Hospitalist and Outpatient Tele Neurology, as well as currently provides Telemedicine care in Neurology, Inpatient Telemedicine/ Tele Neuro-Hospitalist for hospitals in several states throughout the United States. Dr. Rivera has experience in areas, including but not limited to : Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache, migraine, Traumatic Brain Injury,mild traumatic brain injury, closed head injury, concussion, Spinal Cord Injury, Nerve Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, Memory Loss, Dementia, Encephalopathy, Parkinsons Disease.

Stephan Zweig, MD, FACS

Pacific Palisades , California
General Surgery - 40+ years experience. Over 15,000 major cases. Former Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery UCLA. Trained at UC Irvine Affiliated Hospitals in General Surgery and Peripheral Vascular Surgery. Extensive advanced laparoscopic experience

Debbi McCaul, MD

Rolla, Missouri
Family Medicine/Family Practice - Pending Obesity Medicine Board certification

Robert H Odell, MD, PhD

Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
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.

Grace Lozinski, MD

HealthAdvise

Newport Beach, California
Internal Medicine - Dr. Grace Lozinski, MD is an internist in Newport Beach, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). In her 24 years of experience, Dr. Lozinski has specialized in treating patients with Chronic Kidney disease, high cholesterol, Ischemic Heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Lozinski served as Chief Quality Officer for a nationally ranked health care system in Southern California for five years. She provided clinical leadership over quality and optimization of clinical services.

Tania Faruque, MD

Escondido, California
Anesthesiology, Pain - I am a double board certified physician in anesthesiology and interventional pain management with training from world renowned institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. I broke barriers as the first female pain fellow at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. I am currently the medical director of a private practice clinic in San Diego county. I have years of experience working as a private practice physician in my specialty, as a utilization reviewer, doing personal injury evaluations, disability evaluations, expert witness testimony, and I am a Qualified Medical Evaluator.

ANKUSH K BANSAL, MD FACP FACPM SFHM

Loxahatchee, Florida
Internal Medicine

Tushar R Shah, MD, MHA

Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, Flint, Michigan

Troy, Michigan
Radiation Oncology

Christina Ennabi Waller, DO

Riverside, California
Emergency Medicine - Leadership skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to type 82 words per minute Experience in medical writing

Othon Mena, M.D.

Thousand Oaks, California
Pathology, Anatomic, Pathology, Clinical, Pathology, Forensic - - Current forensic pathologist / medical examiner with more than 16 years of experience. - Have reviewed thousands of medical records for death certification and medicolegal purposes. - Expert witness in criminal court, civil court, and civil depositions. - Board certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic, Clinical & Forensic pathology

Edward W Younger, MD

MRK Medical Consultants

Gold River, California
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.

Milton L Owens, MD, CM

Rancho Palos Verdes, California
General 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

Russell C Tontz, MD, MPH, MEd

North Andover, Massachusetts
Aerospace Medicine, Family Medicine/Family Practice, Occupational Medicine - US Air Force Residency Trained in Aerospace & recently moved from Instructor in Preventive Medicine from Mayo Clinic to Harvard Medical School and School of Public Health teaching appointment for the Harvard Occupational Medicine Residency. California-certified QME.

Pragnesh R. Shah, MD, MBA, CPE

Pragnesh R. Shah, MDPA

Wesley Chapel, Florida
Internal Medicine

Jennifer Miljour, M.D., M.A.

Aberdeen, North Carolina
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.

Cynthia S Tainsh, MD

Medford, Massachusetts
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.

Valerie A Jones, MD

White Stone, Virginia
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Medical Necessity Determination for inpatient rehab facilities (IRF) and durable medical equipment (DME). Disability assessment, with return to work restrictions and limitations. Long term and short term disability expertise. Provided analysis for Lincoln Financial Group. Excellent writing skills, from top tier medical school.

Jonathan Wiesen, MD

Beachwood, Ohio
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.

Leila B Laitman, MD

Great Neck, New York
Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Airell L Nygaard, MD

Excelsior , Minnesota
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic

Joanne Halbrecht, MD

Halbrecht Orthopedics Biologics and Sports Medicine

Post Falls, Idaho
Orthopaedic Surgery - Dr. Halbrecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in sports medicine with over 25 years of experience in private practice. Her undergraduate degree in Engineering provides special expertise in mechanism of injury and causation. She has performed over 1000 IMEs, serving as an expert for plaintiff and defense. She is skilled at unwinding complicated medical cases in an organized fashion, using lay term terms that are easy for all parties to comprehend. Dr. Halbrecht also has extensive expertise and experience in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy.

Cyrus Kao, MD

Rehabilitation Consultants LLC

Nashville, Tennessee
Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Consultant/Clinician in Physiatry and Pain Medicine for medical legal consultation, and physician management - Proficient in performing medical/legal consultations for personal injury/WC cases Independent Medical Reviews Certified Life Care Planner (LCP-C) Disability Reviews Liability Reviews Causality Reviews -- New York Worker’s Compensation Board – Certified – 278489-01 Coded CPMR, CPMR-PM, Issued 9/15/17 Colorado Worker’s Compensation Board - Level I Accreditation, Issued 8/30/2023

Susan M Fitzgerald, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Santa Rosa, California
Emergency Medicine - Extensive experience with pediatric emergency care and child abuse prevention strategies. Deep background in medical education including continued medical education for physicians & staff; medical simulation training, and emergency management training. Strong background in medical operations management, including testing and implementing new clinical workflows through simulation.

Aisha Noble, MD, MS

Prosper, Texas
Internal Medicine

Ronald McCowan, MD, MBA

Menifee, California
Cardiovascular Disease, Hospice and Palliative Medicine

aidan m clarke, md

pain & addiction medicine, inc.

san diego, California
Addiction Medicine, Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Dr. Clarke is a highly qualified and experienced file review doctor with 32 years of experience in the healthcare industry and forensic record review. He holds a MD from UC Davis School of Medicine, and is board certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation, pain and addiction medicine. Dr. Clarke has a reputation for being meticulous, thorough, and detail-oriented in his assessments of medical records and other relevant documentation. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including insurance companies, law firms, and healthcare organizations, providing expert analysis.

Hallie Metz, MD

Monterey Bay Emergency Physicians

Monterey, California
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.