Orthopedic Surgery Independent Medical Examiners in Florida

Spinal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine Surgery  ALIF  PLIF  TLIF  XLIF  Disc Replacement  Decompressions  Fusion  Spinal Instrumentation  Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery  Laminectomy  Pain Management  Stem Cell Therapy  Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)  Cervical/Lumbar Therapeutic Injections  Facet Injections  PRP  PRF  Regenerative Medicine  Revision Surgery

John G. Atwater, MD is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in non- surgical and surgical treatments of spine ailments. He has dedicated 24 years to relieving patients of their pain and discomfort caused by trauma and/or degeneration. During this time, Dr. Atwater has performed over 15,000 spine-related procedures. He has participated in several International medical missions to Kenya, Vietnam and Belize. In addition to his regular clinical interests, Dr Atwater serves as an expert medical witness. He performs depositions, independent and compulsory medical exams (IMEs and CMEs) and participates in court appearances. At present, Dr. Atwater practices in Indian River County, Florida. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Florida, Texas, Illinois, and Belize. His clinical focus centers on those suffering with natural degenerative pathology, various traumas (accident) and workplace injuries. Dr. Atwater believes in prioritizing pati...

Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic surgery; Joint replacements, Hips, Knees, Shoulders and disorders of the spine.

Orthopedic Surgery - Spine Surgery, IME's, Injury Plaintiff/Defense, Workers Compensation, Disability, Record Review

Liability and Disability. State and Federal Workers Compensation Expertise. Impairment Ratings using all AMA Guides.

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder Surgery including: Instability, Rotator Cuff Tears and replacement. Knee Surgery including: Arthroscopic and open knee surgery, ACL Surgery, and Meniscus. Robotic hip and knee replacement.

-Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery -Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine at Ochsner Health in New Orleans -Surgical specialist of the shoulder, hip and knee -In practice for 4 years in Palm Beach County -Team physician and consultant for collegiate and professional athletes -Published in peer reviewed Journals and Books Areas Of Interest - Sports Medicine - Fracture Care - Knee arthroscopy and Robotic Replacement - Shoulder Replacement, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Arthroscopy - Robotic Hip Replacement - Regenerative medicine: Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cells

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics

Dr. Christensen is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). He has experience in the performance of Independent Medical Exams and Disability Evaluations (>300+). He is available for IMEs as well as record reviews, and can comment on causation and work related analyses, evaluation of care, assessment of maximal medical improvement and permanent impairment, return to work guidelines and restrictions, and impairment ratings including the AMA Guides to Impairment. Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified Areas of Expertise: Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Total Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement), Shoulder Injuries, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Licensed in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.

Orthopedic Surgery, Spinal Medicine - I am board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and have completed a spine surgery fellowship. My practice is almost completely devoted to the treatment of spinal disorders.

Expert Medical Advisor, Florida Division of Workers Compensation

Orthopedic Surgery, Spinal Medicine - I am board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and have completed a spine surgery fellowship. My practice is almost completely devoted to the treatment of spinal disorders.

Expert Medical Advisor, Florida Division of Workers Compensation

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Dr. Theodore Evans is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in general orthopaedic surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Areas of Expertise: Knee Arthroscopy, Arthroscopic Surgical Repairs, Total Knee Replacement, Hip Injuries, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroscopic Surgical Repairs and Tennis Elbow.

Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow (FAAOS) Florida Orthopaedic Society Miami Orthopedic Society

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - * All General Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery *Hand, Wrist, Upper Extremity, Peripheral Nerve surgery and Microsurgery *Upper Extremity arthroscopy, endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release *Pediatric Hand Surgery, congenital hand surgery *Regenerative Medicine (Stem cell and PRP)

Board Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - All areas of Hand and Upper Extremity. Additional experience in hand and wrist injury, nerve injury, neuromuscular and spastic disorders. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Upper extremity trauma, fractures, all injuries to the upper extremity Pediatric Upper Extremity Adult Upper Extremity Hand Surgery Wrist Surgery

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery Residency Orthopedic Surgery: University of PA Fellowship: Hand Surgery: UCSD Medical Center, San Diego Served as Professor of Hand and Orthopedic Surgery Authored multiple book chapters, 2 books, and over 70 peer-reviewed articles

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Practice limited to hand, wrist, forearm and elbow disorders/injuries.

CAQ (Certificate of Added Qualifications) in Surgery of the Hand, Double Board Certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery Expert Medical Advisor State of FL Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand Two-time Winner Florida Choice Award Best Work Comp Doctors in FL Practice limited only to hand, wrist, elbow injuries/disorders.

Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery - Sports Medicine, fractures, tendon/ligament/cartilage injuries, dislocations, arthroscopic surgery, joints, sprains/strains, & arthritis of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. Serving Miami. Dr Gombosh is double board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine from the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing in South Florida for over 9 years and is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified Sports Medicine - Board Certified Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine - Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH Offices in Miami, Kendall and Homestead

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee and Hand Surgery. Performs arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee and ankle. Performs minimally invasive total joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder. Performs hand, elbow and wrist surgery. Performs foot and ankle surgery. Evaluates and treats all conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. 29 years in practice

Available for IMEs/CMEs, medicolegal work, second opinions, disability evaluations. Multiple office locations in Florida Available to travel throughout the United States and abroad to perform IME/CMEs Trained in AMA 5th and 6th Edition Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. Trained in ODG, Florida, New York and California Worker's Compensation Guides for Treatment and Evaluation of Permanent Impairment

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity with Certification of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON Doctor Richard Smith is the founder and principal orthopedic surgeon of the Florida Center for Orthopaedics in Metrowest, Florida. The practice has logged over 30 years (and counting) of easing the musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of hundreds of ortho patients throughout Central Florida.

Dr. Smith adds another decade onto that number with prior experience as Chief of Spinal Surgery at Orlando Naval Hospital – he was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve at the time. All of which is to say, quite simply, that Richard Smith, MD, is a board-certified orthopedics practitioner with 32 years under his stethoscope, and that is a boatload of experience. Dr. Richard Smith also offers expert services on IMEs, CMEs, QTCs, and Medical Reviews. Experience: . 30 + years performing IMEs . 1500 + IMEs performed . Deposed/Testified 100 + times Expert Medical Advisor (EMA) June 1998 – present Special Expert Witness (State of Florida)