Publications

• Chrysotile as a Cause of Mesothelioma
• Lymphopoietic cancer and other major causes of death among petrochemical researchers: an update

Other Locations: Rockville, MD

Specialty 1: Occupational Medicine

Specialty 2: Internal Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms: I am a Board-certified internist and occupational medicine physician who is licensed to practice medicine in Maryland, Virginia, other states, and D.C., with over 3 decades of experience. I perform Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), disability peer reviews, health-related consulting, impairment ratings, and litigation support for workers' compensation, epidemiology, and toxic tort (particularly asbestos, lead, chemicals). I was president of the American College of Occupational Medicine.

Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

License(s): MD, VA, DC, NJ, NY, TX, AL, MA

Years in Practice: 35

• 14 years performing IMEs
• 150 IMEs performed
• Deposed/Testified 13 times

IME Certification: CIME and Master of Public Health

IME Training: ACOEM and ABIME

Additional Information

I have an in-depth knowledge, skills and abilities as an expert witness and has testified in depositions, hearings and trials in successful cases. I am a recognized expert in the field, being a leader of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2016 president-elect and 2017 president), publishing relevant articles in the peer-reviewed medical literature, serving as the Book Review Editor of the major occupational medical journal, and lecturing in this field including for the 2016 SEAK Annual Workers Compensation Conference. My practice provides the following services: • Independent Medical Evaluations responding to specific issues • Causation and work related issues • Appropriateness of care and treatment redirection issues • Assessment of Maximal Medical Improvement and Permanent Impairment and Apportionment • Return to work and work capacity issues • Rehabilitation issues • Medical Record review and Consulting Opinion • Litigation support including consults with attorney, depositions and testimony, as needed. • Peer reviewed scientific literature review and evidence based opinions