Services

Medical-legal

• Independent medical examinations

  Orthopedic examinations in injury and disability matters, including workers' compensation claims, in Pennsylvania. A written report answers the questions in your referral.

• Impairment ratings

  Permanent impairment ratings under the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, with the method and findings stated in the report.

• Record review and causation opinions

  Review of records and imaging, with written opinions on causation, prognosis, treatment reasonableness and future care in spine and hip matters.

• Deposition and trial testimony

  Testimony on the opinions in his written reports.

• Peer review and utilization review

  Physician peer review and utilization review for carriers and third-party administrators.

• Standard-of-care review

  Review of orthopedic and spine malpractice matters for plaintiff and defense. Availability for standard-of-care testimony depends on each jurisdiction's expert qualification rules, which are reviewed before any engagement.

Consulting

• Expert-network consultations

  Paid calls for investors and research firms, through expert networks, on spine surgery practice, procedures, implants and instrumentation.

• Industry consulting

  Device and industry consulting, and surgical practice operations from a physician executive's view. Any industry relationships are disclosed in engagement letters.