Orthopedics Expert Witnesses in New Mexico

This highly qualified expert earned his MD from the University of Pretoria and completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Pretoria Academic Hospital and Kalafong Hospital. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology at the University of Florida and a fellowship in Tumor Surgery and Tissue Banking at Cornell University. He is Board Equivalent Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. This expert has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and has Co-authored 12 books and manuscripts. He is a reviewer for several national and international journals such as, The Orthopedic Review Journal, the Journal of Bone Surgery ,Current Oncology, and the SA Orthopedic Journal. This expert currently serves as Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Unit at a major university affiliated medical center.

This expert graduated from the Parker College of Chiropractic in 1993 as a Doctor of Chiropractic, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Anatomy and a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration. After graduation, he studied for three additional years in the specialties of orthopedics and pain management and was awarded Diplomate status in the American Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists and the American Academy of Pain Management. He has been certified in manipulation under anesthesia and has served as an adjunct professor in the subject at the Texas College of Chiropractic. He has managed a private chiropractic practice in the Austin area for 22+ years.

This expert is board certified in surgery of the foot and ankle. He specializes in the foot and ankle with soft tissue up to the tibial tuberosity, and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has also assumed high ranking clinical positions in major healthcare centers in Texas.

This certified hand therapist has over 10 years of professional experience. He received his BS and his MS in occupational therapy from Saginaw Valley State University. He is a board certified occupational therapist and hand therapist. This expert is a distinguished member of the Texas Society for Hand Therapists and is highly skilled in vocational rehabilitation, sports medicine, trauma, and leadership. Formerly, he has served as a hand therapist for the Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton. Currently, this expert is a certified hand therapist at a TX health system.

This expert has extensive experience as an orthopedic spine surgery physician assistant, focusing on areas such as spinal stenosis, cervical herniated discs, cervical myelopathy, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative lumbar spondylosis, spinal trauma, lumbar herniated discs, and kyphosis. She received her BS in biological sciences from Cornell University before earning her MS from Rutgers University. She is a certified physician assistant and communication facilitator thorugh the American Academy of Healthcare. This expert is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North American Spine Society and as a researcher in orthopaedic spine surgery, having authored several publications. She has formerly served as a physician assistant for New Jersey Brain and Spine. Currently, this expert is a physician assistant for an orthopedic spine surgery center in Texas, as well as clinical preceptor for orthopaedic spine surgery at a teaching hospital in Texas.

This expert is a well qualified and experienced pharmacy director. He completed his BS in pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and his DPM at New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He also completed a residency in podiatric orthopedics at the Boston VA Medical Center. He is board certified in podiatry and pharmacy. He is active in the field as a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Society of Hospital Pharmacy among others. He previously served as the pharmacy director for Hubbard Regional Hospital, Forest Park Medical Center, and North Central Surgical Center. He also was a staff pharmacist for Baylor University, Baylor Scott & White, and was a clinical emergency pharmacist for pediatrics at the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. He currently is the pharmacy director for a medical center in Texas.

This highly qualified Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery received his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed a residency in General Orthopedics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and subsequent Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This expert is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of both the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. He received the Safe Surgeon Award from UMC Health System in recognition of his clinical acumen. This expert has published 9 peer-reviewed journal articles in publications such as Foot and Ankle International. He works at a Level 1 Trauma center.

This expert is a certified life care planner and nurse consultant with clinical background in nursing, orthopedics, rehabilitation and critical care medicine. She has extensive background in evaluation of complex and long term needs of clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. She holds expertise in health care quality and risk management, health care administration, and regulatory compliance. She has been a certified life care planner since 2010.

This Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons is a partner and faculty orthopedic surgeon at a private practice surgical center. He has remained in active clinical practice for over 30 years, during which he has authored and co-authored several publications on joint orthopedics and has made presentations on hip and knee reconstruction.

This expert has over 18 years of experience as a physical therapist. He received two B.S. degrees from Langston University in Biology and Physical Therapy, respectively. He also received a M.S. in Orthopedics from Texas Woman's University and a D.P.T. in Physical Therapy from Simmons College. He previously served as the Lead Physical Therapist at Michael E. Debakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center. In addition to serving as a Physical Therapist and Medical Officer for the United States Army Reserves, he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer for a physical therapy and wellness center where he manages a team of 11 employees/therapists. He also manages a medical staffing company that employs approximately over 500 therapists.

This certified operating room nurse currently practices at an orthopedics-focused institution, and has served in operating room nursing positions across the nation for more than 20 years. His clinical focus on orthopedics in the OR setting make him qualified to perform this review.