Our orthopedic surgery experts bring unmatched clinical and academic leadership in orthopedic trauma, complex reconstruction, and joint replacement. With deep experience in both public health systems and private practice, they deliver authoritative insights into surgical care, injury mechanisms, and long-term orthopedic outcomes for litigation support.
Contact UsOur lead orthopedic surgery expert is a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeon and a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
MD, FAAOS, QME
Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with extensive leadership experience in trauma care across both public and private healthcare systems. Expert in complex fracture management, surgical reconstruction, and joint replacement. National speaker and consultant on orthopedic innovation and surgical complications. Over 75 medico-legal reviews and Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the State of California. Faculty for AAOS, OTA, AO North America, and global mission leader in orthopedic care.
This expert has held senior leadership roles in major trauma centers, including Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, Director of Orthopedic Trauma, and Medical Director of Orthopedics at multiple institutions. They are also a California Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) and have conducted over 75 medico-legal reviews in orthopedic matters.
Orthopedic trauma (fractures, infection, nonunion), circular external fixation, limb reconstruction, hip and knee arthroplasty (primary and revision), and foot & ankle surgery.
Extensive leadership history in trauma center modernization, orthopedic department growth, and resident education. Roles have included Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, Director of Orthopedic Trauma, and Orthopedic Division Chair.
Over 75 case reviews as a medical-legal consultant and Qualified Medical Examiner in California. Provides expert opinions in both plaintiff and defense matters related to orthopedic injuries, surgical care, and standards of practice.
Invited speaker at AAOS, OTA, and AO North America trauma courses (basic and advanced). Consultant to major device manufacturers and contributor to orthopedic innovation.
Extensive scholarly contributions to orthopedic trauma literature and medical education
Topics include ankle and femoral fractures, wound complications, soft tissue protocols, external fixation failures, and orthopedic surgical timing.
Author on orthopedic trauma, ethics, and fracture care in austere environments. Contributor to textbooks on lower extremity trauma and global orthopedic care.
Faculty for 10+ years of national and international trauma training courses. Frequent invited speaker at academic grand rounds, orthopedic associations, and industry-sponsored programs on surgical complications, ethics, and advanced techniques.
Past ethics committee member and bioethics course director. Recipient of multiple teaching awards, including recognition for outstanding residency education.
Committed to advancing orthopedic care worldwide through international missions and education
This expert is deeply committed to global orthopedic care, having led and participated in over 10 international surgical missions across Central America, Africa, and Asia. As a nonprofit founder and international educator, they specialize in deformity correction and circular fixator techniques in resource-limited settings.
Comprehensive orthopedic expertise across surgical complications, trauma mechanisms, and care standards
Expert analysis of post-operative complications, infection management, and surgical failure patterns in orthopedic procedures.
Assessment of healing complications, bone union failures, and reconstruction options for complex orthopedic injuries.
Evaluation of joint replacement procedures, revision surgeries, and implant-related complications in hip and knee arthroplasty.
Specialized analysis of lower extremity injuries, surgical approaches, and long-term functional outcomes.
Expert assessment of orthopedic infections, wound complications, and factors affecting bone and soft tissue healing.
Analysis of injury patterns, force mechanisms, and biomechanical factors in orthopedic trauma cases.
Our orthopedic experts deliver clear, defensible, and medically sound expert opinions for litigation, QME, and consulting assignments.