Orthopedic Surgery Independent Medical Examiners in Minnesota

Excelsior, Minnesota

Orthopedic Surgery, QME - Focuses on personal injuries from slip-and-fall and transportation-related accidents. Possesses a broad understanding of complex upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions, from fractures and soft-tissue injuries to orthopedic disease. Allows accurate orthopedic clinical pattern recognition, treatment assessment, and recovery expectations. Reports are thorough, concise, and timely. An affable demeanor supports effective interactions with peers and clients.

Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 42 years of experience in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and long-term management of complex musculoskeletal conditions, including trauma, accident-related injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, amputations, and non-surgical spine care. Broad general orthopedic experience encompasses upper and lower extremity care, arthroscopy, sports medicine, arthritis management, and joint replacements. Provides independent, objective medical-legal expertise for personal injury matters, with a focus on causation analysis, injury mechanism evaluation, prognosis, impairment assessment, treatment necessity, and long-term outcomes. Evaluations are grounded in a consistent, methodical process integrating detailed medical history, comprehensive physical examination, review of complex medical records, and analysis of relevant radiographic and diagnostic studies. Clinical conclusions are based on orthopedic training and medical experience, suppor...

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Orthopedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle trauma and reconstruction

ABOS certified - Over 20 years in active orthopaedic practice - Extensive experience with Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), impairment ratings, causation analysis, and return-to-work evaluations, particularly in musculoskeletal and lower extremity trauma - Prior medicolegal work: Served as medical expert witness with testimony in federal court (Schedin v. Johnson & Johnson, 2010) and independent medical opinions (Chlopek v. Breg, 2006); ongoing independent medical consultant since 2004 - Published author and frequent presenter on foot/ankle topics, including social media in orthopaedics (AAOS Instructional Course Lectures), chronic post-traumatic compartment syndrome, recalcitrant plantar fasciitis, and workplace epidemiology - Active in professional organizations: Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS); Member, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS); Past roles on AAOS Communications Committee, AOFAS Electronic Media Committee, and editorial b...