Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Medical File Review Consultants. The following list of Physician (MD or DO)s who are licensed in Virginia 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.
Alfred A. Pirro, MD
Hampstead, North Carolina
Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesiology
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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.
Alton Williams, MD, JD
Durham, North Carolina
Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Forensic
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I am a board-certified forensics psychiatrist with 20 years of experience. Performance of file reviews since 2015. I have completed over 500 file reviews with on time delivery. Additionally, I have performed over 100 independent medical examinations. I have extensive experience in utilization management and appeals regarding managed care claims.
Abhi Kapuria, MD
Neurology Legal Consulting
Raleigh, North Carolina
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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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.
Yelena Vidgop, MD
Integrative Neurology Inc
Weston, Florida
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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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.
Darlinda K Minor, MD
Houston, Texas
Psychiatry
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I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and board-eligible forensic psychiatrist specializing in bipolar, psychotic disorders, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. With extensive experience across inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and psychiatric emergency settings, I provide comprehensive care through therapy and psychopharmacology. I have several years of experience conducting IMEs, medical record reviews, violence and suicide risk assessments, and competency and sanity evaluations.
Adrienne Stevenson, MD
New York, New York
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Experience with: Labor and delivery of both low and high risk women, birth injury, obstetrical emergencies, postpartum care, emergency department consultations and emergency gynecologic surgery, birth control, medical and surgical abortion
Training: Residency at Emory University (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Peer Review Committee Member
Rajeev Pillai, MD
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
Mark A Rowley, M.D.
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Orthopaedic Surgery
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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. Specialty focus orthopaedic conditions, personal injury, causation, work capacity, standard of care, and orthopaedic implant liability,
Jasdeep Dalawari, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dalawari Medical Services, LLC DBA Cardiomedlegal
Glen Allen, Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
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University of Pikeville Interventional Cardiology Faculty
SUMIT ANAND, MBBS
Asburn Psychiatric and Psychological Services
Ashburn, Virginia
Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Forensic
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Residency in Psychiatric Medicine, University of Virginia Medical Center 1998-2002
Fellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, University of Virginia Schools of Medicine and Law.
2002-2003
19+ yrs clinical experience: clinical, contract, managerial/supervisory roles, court reports, and academic articles.
Relevant prior review experience (also in uploaded CV):
10 /09 –9/10 Medical Director, Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) Joint Commission review
QTC medical services: reviewing Veteran/active-duty military PTSD records +interviews for psychiatric disability eligibility claims
Stephen B Moses, MD
Vienna, Virginia
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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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.
Joseph Guarino, MD, MPH
Reidsville, North Carolina
Occupational Medicine
Ronald O. Forbes, MD
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Midlothian, Virginia
Psychiatry
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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.
Michael Z Blumberg, M.D., J.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health
Richmond, Virginia
Allergy and Immunology, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Pediatrics
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Clinical Professor Virginia Commonwealth University
Experience on Editorial Boards of Annals of Allergy and Immunology and Journal of Asthma
I have reviewed 100s of medial articles submitted for publication
Expert witness in medical litigation cases for past 20 years
Author of papers and medical columns for scientific journals and community magazines
Recipient of community service awards
Appointed by 5 Governors of Virginia to the State Child Fatality Review Team as the representative of the Medical Society of Virginia
Experience reviewing medical records and trained in writing reports
Sohail Saeed, DO, MBA
McKinney, Texas
Family Medicine/Family Practice
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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.
Keyhill Sheorn, MD
Keyhill Sheorn, MD
Midlothian, Virginia
Psychiatry
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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.
Akhtar Purvez, MD
Pain & Spine Center of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia
Pain
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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.
Felix Rivera, MD
US Neurology Consulting, PLLC
Harlingen, Texas
Neurology
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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.
Timothy J. McDermott, MD, MBA
Osage Beach Cardiology Ltd.
Linn creek, Missouri
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine
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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.
Rahul Guha, M.D.
Experienced Neurology Consulting
Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey
Neurology, Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine, Neurophysiology
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Fellowship trained epilepsy neurologist in active clinical practice. Triple board- certified (neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy). University of Virginia educated and trained. University of Lynchburg and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty.
Aboubakr Khairat, FACS, MRCSI, CABS
HealthAdvise
Ellicott City, Maryland
General Surgery
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Dr. Aboubakr Khairat, MD, is a highly skilled double-board certified general surgeon, specializing in both pediatric and adult surgery. Trained in Qatar as a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Khairat further honed his expertise through additional training in adult general surgery in the United States. Currently practicing as an abdominal and bariatric surgeon in the United States, he brings a wealth of experience and proficiency to his patients.
Nawaf Aslam-Pervez, DDS, MD
Vienna, Virginia
American Board Certified
Canadian Board Certified Fellow
Fellow of American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons
Former Assistant Professor, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
George M Baylor, MD
Blue Ridge Pain Management Associates, PC
Salem, Virginia
Anesthesiology, Pain
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ABIME certified
ANKUSH K BANSAL, MD FACP FACPM SFHM
Loxahatchee, Florida
Internal Medicine
Franco Musio, M.D., FACP, FASN, FACA
Franco Musio. M.D. Medical Consulting Group, LLC.
OAKTON, Virginia
Internal Medicine, Nephrology
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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 (1998-2022)
President, Franco Musio, M.D. Medical Consultation Group
Associate Professor of Medicine: University of Virginia School of Medicine - Inova Fairfax Campus (present)
Associate Chief Medical Correspondent: WVGB 94.5FM (Beaufort, SC)
Medical Contributor, iHeartRadio
Joe D. Haines, MD, MPH
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Family Medicine/Family Practice
jose rivera, MD
cresthill , Illinois
Internal Medicine
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Internal medicine. Hospital medicine. Primary care. Vein surgery.
Board Certified
James P Little, MD, MBA
Southern Rehabilitation Group, PLLC
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Board Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic Medicine - ABEM, IMEs, ABIME
Independent Medical Examiners Certification
Certified Medical Review Officer
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS-CURRENT:
May 2014-Southern KY Rehabilitation Hospital, Bowling Green, KY,
August 2014-The Medical Center, Bowling Green, KY, Active, PMR
OTHER APPOINTMENTS:
May2014–Present: Medical Director, Southern KY Rehabilitation Hospital
July 2010-May 2014: Medical Director, The Rehabilitation Hospital of SW VA
Vince Faridani, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM
Melbourne, Florida
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Faridani completes chart evaluation and analysis, case reviews for mortality/morbidity, peer reviews, medical malpractice and evaluation for standard of care.
Ifeanyi M Olele, DO, MBA, MS
Genesis Psychiatric Solutions
Fairfax,, Virginia
Psychiatry
Jeffrey Knox, MD
Bronx, New York
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Experience in spinal surgery, general orthopedic surgery, and interventional pain management procedures
NYU Spine Surgery fellowship trained
NY State Worker's Compensation certified
Have performed thousands of file reviews
Gloria Koskey, M.D.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pediatrics
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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.
William Epps, MD
SuperPosition Consulting, LLC
Bowie, Maryland
Plastic Surgery, General Surgery
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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.
Anika S Goodwin, MD
Greensboro, North Carolina
Ophthalmology
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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.
Valerie A Jones, MD
White Stone, Virginia
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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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.
Jennifer Godbout, MD
Yorktown , Virginia
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Current member of Peer Review Committee and Credentialing Committee at local hospital. Practicing full spectrum Obstetrics and Gynecology (inpatient and outpatient).
Jan-Eric Esway, MD
Jan-Eric Esway, MD, PLLC
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Solmaz Pirzadeh, MD
Oakton , Virginia
Anesthesiology, Pain
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Residency: Harvard University- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fellowship: Harvard University- Interventional Pain Management- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Cynthia S Tainsh, MD
Medford, Massachusetts
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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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.