Specialty 1: Orthopedic Surgery

Specialty 2: Sports Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms: fracture, trauma, labrum, tendon, joint replacement, sports medicine, ligament, arthritis, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic expert witness, independent medical examination, medical malpractice, meniscus, dislocation, back pain, lumbar, cervical, independent medical examination, motor vehicle accident, workers compensation

Medical School: George Washington University

License(s): Virginia

Years in Practice: 9

• 7 years performing IMEs
• 50 IMEs performed
• Deposed/Testified 3 times

Additional Information

Dr. David Goodwin is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in both surgical and non-operative care of shoulder, knee, hip, and sports injuries in youth and adults. After attending George Washington University for his undergraduate and medical education, he completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Georgetown University and Fellowship in Sports Medicine at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. Based in the Washington, DC area, he has nearly a decade of clinical practice and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at George Washington University. Dr. Goodwin has handled 70+ medicolegal cases, including IMEs, expert reviews, permanency ratings, and depositions. He is known for helping attorneys build strong, evidence-based cases.