Orthopedics Independent Medical Examiners
Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Orthopedics Independent Medical Examiners found here provide independent medical exams (IMEs), medical evaluations, impartial examinations, independent medical assessments, vocational assessments, functional capacity evaluations, impairment ratings, second opinions, return to work evaluations, or fitness for duty exams to evaluate the extent of disability, permanent impairment or injuries.
Richard H Cobden
Alaska & Arizona IME
Fairbanks, Alaska
Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery
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Joint replacement, spine injuries, hand surgery, sports injuries
ABOS, AAOS. We utilize the latest methods to analyze impairment from an objective, physical and evidence-based approach to achieve a fair and complete, timely report. This includes review of all prior medical data, physical examination, clinical diagnoses and application of the Sixth Addition AMA Guides when indicated.
Medical-legal review and analysis and consultation on a case by case basis is also available.
Gil Ortega, MD, MPH
Sonoran Orthopaedics
Scottsdale, Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Dr. Ortega’s interests include complex and challenging fractures, including the treatment of polytraumatic injuries, upper and lower extremity periarticular fractures, fracture nonunions, fracture and soft-tissue complications, pelvis/acetabular fractures, sports related fractures, and anterior hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. He continues his research interests with ongoing research projects in technological advancements in relation to improving patient care, recovery and satisfaction.
PRESENT ACADEMIC RANK AND POSITION:
ABOS Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and active Arizona Medical License
Chief of Staff, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Level 1 Trauma Center, January 2023-2026
Orthopaedic Trauma Director, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Trauma Center, March 2017-Present
Site Director and Orthopaedic Trauma Director, Mayo Clinic Arizona Orthopaedic Residency Program, March 2015-Present
Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, Mayo Clinic, March 2015-Present
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix April 2014-Present
Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, Sonoran Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons, August 2008-Present
HonorHealth Network Perioperative Physician Executive Director January 2020-2022
Sports Medicine Advisory Team Orthopaedic Fracture Consultant, Arizona State University, other professional sport teams August 2010-Present
Clinical Instructor, ASU College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation August 2010-Present
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Edward W Younger, MD
MRK Medical Consultants
Gold River , California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Board certified orthopedist specializing in total joints.
General Orthopedics, Reconstructive Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Hip Surgery, and Reconstructive Shoulder Surgery
Dr. Younger is a practicing orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in total joint replacement as well as reconstructive surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. Dr. Younger is the Medical Director of MRK Medical Consultants and has been performing medical-legal evaluations since 2000. MRK has been providing comprehensive analysis of personal injury cases for the legal profession and insurance industry since 1975. It is a firm with a diverse experienced team of over 30 medical legal consultants that offer objective review of personal injuries.
Thomas Peatman, MD
San Ramon, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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I am best suited for injuries to the extremities, or combined extremity/ non-surgical spine cases.
In practice for 21 years, performing over 8,000 joint replacements, hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopies and open surgeries. Board Certified, with additional Certification in Sports Medicine. IME certified. I additionally trained in the United States Navy in Aviation Medicine/ Flight Surgery.
I have been participating in IME and Expert Witness work for 10+ years. I excel at providing clarity in complex case reviews as well as defining simpler incidents. I am timely, and prioritize scheduling exams, depos and court appearances.
Behnam (Ben) Sharareh, MD
Ventura, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained Shoulder & Elbow Reconstruction, specialized in traumatic and degenerative conditions of the shoulder and elbow, anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, the Ream and Run procedure, shoulder arthroscopy, sternoclavicular reconstruction, scapulothoracic fusion, tendon transfer, tendon reconstruction, elbow arthroplasty, elbow arthroscopy and elbow ligament reconstruction
Behnam (Ben) Sharareh, MD is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity – shoulder and elbow – conditions and procedures. Raised in Laguna Niguel, CA, Dr. Sharareh attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he received a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, during which he joined both the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society and Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS).
After medical school, Dr. Sharareh continued his training at Baylor College of Medicine where he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Prior to joining Ventura Orthopedics in 2022, he concluded his training at the University of Washington with a fellowship focused on shoulder and elbow surgery.
As an upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Sharareh specializes in traumatic and degenerative conditions of the shoulder and elbow. The procedures he performs includes anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, reverse sho...
Michael J Oechsel, M.D.
California Orhopedics and Spine
San Francisco, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Trauma, Injury, Fracture, Open, Closed, Extremity, Spinal, Musculoskeletal, Dislocation, Subluxation, Tear, Rupture, Sprain, Strain, Crush, Surgical, Fixation, Reduction, Arthritis, Joint, Bone, Ligament, Tendon, Disc, Laceration, Non-surgical.
Dr. Oechsel continues actively practiced as a general Orthopedic Surgeon. He has experience with almost all aspects of this field. This allows him to render opinions on many different Orthopedic issues in any single case.
He prides himself in taking on the most complex cases.
Reviews, reporting, preparation, and testimony are meticulously detailed.
His opinions are well respected, as he continues to be retained by both the Defense and Plaintiff bar.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Osep E. Armagan, M.D.
Osep E. Armagan MD Inc
Beverly Hills, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
AAOS IME courses and credits
Adam Brodsky, MD
New Canaan, Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Orthopedic Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery. >10yrs experience with expert witness testimony, workers compensation cases, and IME's.
RICHARD C Smith, M.D.
FLORIDA CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS
ORLANDO, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Dr. Smith's unique qualifications in orthopedics have set him apart for over 35 years as a practitioner with a remarkable depth of knowledge and skill.
Dr. Smith's specialization in providing expert services, particularly in Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), Certified Medical Evaluations (CMEs), and comprehensive Medical Reviews, instills confidence in his expertise.
Dr. Richard Smith's leadership and experience in the field of orthopedics are exemplified by his distinguished tenure as Chief of Spinal Surgery at Orlando Naval Hospital during his time as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve.
Dr. Smith's unique qualifications in the field of orthopedics, set him apart for over 35 years as a practitioner of remarkable depth of knowledge and skill.
Dr. Smith's specialization in providing expert services, particularly in Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and Certified Medical Evaluations (CMEs), and comprehensive Medical Reviews, instills confidence in his expertise.
Experience Highlights:
30+ years performing Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
1,500+ IMEs successfully completed
100+ instances of deposition/testimony in legal cases
Kojo Marfo
TAMARAC, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Board-certified orthopedic surgeon.
Fellowship-training in hip and knee replacement.
Active clinical practice.
Experience with various orthopedic injuries.
Years of IME experience.
Kojo Marfo, MD is a board certified Orthopedic surgeon with fellowship-training in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee. He trained at some of the top institutions in the world. He is now in private practice in Broward County, Florida. He cares for patients with a vast array of injuries including car accidents, work accidents, and those with other debilitating orthopedic issues. Some common conditions treated include hip arthritis, knee arthritis, hip fractures, femur fractures, tibia fractures, patella fractures, ankle fractures, patella tendon tears, quadriceps tendon tears, meniscal tears, and many more painful lower extremity conditions. He is not only highly trained and skilled, but he is commonly commended for his personality, likability, and relatability--One of his major strengths is being able to explain complex medical concepts and topics such that the lay person can understand. He has active state medical licenses in Florida and Ohio.
Marty P Gagliardi, MD
Merit Medical Evaluations
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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General ortho and level II musculoskeletal trauma
Daniel Christensen, MD
Christensen Medical and Consulting, LLC
Pensacola, Florida
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: Neck and Back Injuries, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Total Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement), Shoulder Injuries, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Carpal Tunnel
Licensed in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.
Charles E Kollmer, MD
New Smyrna Orthopedics
Edgewater, Florida
Orthopedics
Joseph P. Tobin, MD, F.A.A.O.S.
AAOS
Pooler, Georgia
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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General Orthopaedics with with special interest in hip and knee replacements and arthroscopic surgery, shoulder surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, ankle surgery, sports medicine, fractures, injuries to bones, muscles or joints. Neck and back pain.
Active board certified orthopaedic surgeon currently treating both surgical and non-surgical patients. Surgeon is Fluent in Spanish and has over 17 years of experience in IMEs and Impairment Ratings and depositions. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Fellowship trained in hip an knee replacement surgery. Performs IMEs for the Federal Government, Workers' Comp insurance companies, private law firms and others. Offices in Pooler Georgia (next to Savannah) and Hilton Head, S.C.. Experienced as Referee IME physician as well. Expertise in using the AMA impairment guidelines for impairment ratings. Credentialed and active surgical staff privileges at three hospitals: St. Joseph/Candler Hospital (Savannah, GA), Hilton Head Hospital (South Carolina), and the Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head (Surgical Center). Graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic residency at Loyola University. My staff is ready to efficiently hand...
Jeremy M Burnham, MD
Burnham Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Knee Ligament, Meniscus, Cartilage Injuries;
ACL Injuries;
Meniscus Tear;
Multilig Knee Injuries;
General Orthopedics;
Orthopedic Surgery;
Sports Medicine;
Knee Arthritis;
Shoulder;
Rotator Cuff;
Shoulder Labrum
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Department Head
Collegiate and Professional Team Physician Experience
50+ Peer Reviewed Publications & Book Chapters
University of Pittsburgh (UPMC) Sports Medicine Fellowship
University of Kentucky Orthopedic Residency
AOSSM Playmaker Sports Medicine Research Grant
Fellow's Choice Faculty of the Year
Orthopedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leader
Past Chair of the AAOS Resident, Fellow, and Candidate Committee
Simon Finger, MD
Slidell, Louisiana
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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General orthopedics / Sports Medicine / Arthroscopy / Joint replacement
Board Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Certified Independent Medical Examiner
Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital Salt Lake City, UT
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Stanford University Medical Center Stanford, CA
Doctor of Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of California, San Diego San Diego, CA
Peter Lasater, MD
Novi, Michigan
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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I am a board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. I have specialized training in a multitude of acute and chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal system. I am in private practice, treating and performing surgery on multiple conditions of the upper and lower extremities in the field of general orthopedic surgery as well as sports medicine.
I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal orthopedic conditions of the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine/back including fractures, muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries, nerve injuries, and arthritis among others. I currently take emergency room call at a level 2 trauma designated hospital. I strive to perform independent medical examinations with unbiased thoroughness and deliver reports in a timely manner.
Douglas M Goumas, MD
Prime Consulting NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Sports fellowship trained: Shoulder, Knee, Ankle and Elbow
Governor appointed board member of Workers Compensation Advisory Committee 6 years.
Dr. Doug Goumas is a board-certified sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries to the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle.
Dr. Goumas has extensive expertise in the treatment of Workers’ Compensation related injuries and serves as a member of the state of New Hampshire Workers’ Compensation advisory committee. Dr. Goumas is a practicing partner with New Hampshire Orthopedic Center.
Matthew W Wilkening, MD
Prime Consulting NH
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Fellowship trained in Spine Surgery
Joshua A Siegel, MD
Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics
Exeter, New Hampshire
Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand Surgery, Physiatry, General Musculoskeletal specialist with special focus on shoulder and knee pathology.
Joshua A. Siegel, MD is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine. Dr. Siegel specializes in treating sports medicine injuries and focuses on arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures of the knee and shoulder.
Dr. Siegel is the Sports Medicine Director and a founding member of Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics. He is also a founding member of two ambulatory surgical centers. Northeast Surgical Care, a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center, was founded in 2000 and sold to Amsurg in 2011. Access Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopaedic focused ASC opened in 2019.
Dr. Siegel is a US Olympic Committee team physician, a US ski team physician and covers USGA and PGA tour events. He is the team physician for many local area high schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy. Dr. Siegel is a fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM),US ...
Raymond G. Decker, Jr.
Central Jersey Hand Surgery
Eatontown, New Jersey
Hand Surgery, Orthopedics
Thomas Eagan, MD
GLOVERSVILLE, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
Douglas B Unis, MD
Mount Sinai
New York, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Hip and knee replacement surgery. Minimally invasive techniques. Revision and complex primary surgery.
Randall V. Ehrlich, MD
Randall V. Ehrlich, MD PC
White Plains, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Clinical focus: Orthopedic Surgery
I am a Board Certified practicing orthopedic surgeon with multiple office locations in the New York City metropolitan area. I am licensed in New York and New Jersey, with a Florida license pending. My clinical area of focus is minimally invasive (arthroscopic) surgery. In addition to my busy surgical practice, I function as an expert witness for cases involving musculoskeletal injury. I perform chart reviews, med/legal case screening, narratives, IMEs, and functional capacity evaluations. I have over two decades of experience with courtroom testimony and I am comfortable with both plaintiff and defense work. I am able to easily travel within 500 miles of New York City.
Please email me directly for fees, scheduling information and other inquiries.
Douglas C Gula, DO
Quality Evaluations, Inc.
West Chester, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgical Independent Medical Examinations to also include joint and spine
James E. Kemmler, MD
Kemmler Orthopaedic Center
Celina, Ohio
Orthopedics
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General orthopaedics, focus on trauma, sports, hand
Randall N Smith, MD
Richard H. Kaplan, MD, PC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Orthopedics, Pain Management - Medicine
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Evaluation of orthopedic injuries and pain management with training and experience in treatment of traumatic injuries. Operating general orthopedic surgeon for 23 years specializing in trauma.
Michael Mehnert, MD
HealthAdvise
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Orthopedics
Dr. Michael J. Mehnert is a board-certified physiatrist specializing in musculoskeletal injuries, spine care, occupational medicine, sports medicine and electrodiagnostics. Dr. Mehnert previously worked as a physiatrist at Rothman Orthopaedics for over 15 years. He is excited to have moved on to his current practice at Maxim Health and is seeing patients in New Jersey.
Dr. Mehnert earned his medical degree through the prestigious joint BA/MD program at Rutgers University and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He is fellowship trained in musculoskeletal/sports medicine and interventional spine care.
As Clinical Instructor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College since 2008, Dr. Mehnert is also an accomplished researcher and lecturer with numerous publications and presentations in his field. He holds subspecialty board certifications in sports med...
Michael C Raklewicz, MD
Kingston, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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Specialties include Knees, Hips, Neck, Back, Lower Extremities and Official Disability Guidelines
Joseph P Tobin, MD, F.A.A.O.S.
AAOS
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics
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General Orthopaedics with special interest in sports Medicine, hip and knee replacements and arthroscopic surgery, shoulder surgery, hand surgery, elbow surgery, ankles surgery, fractures, injuries to bones, muscles or joints. Neck and back pain.
Active Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon currently treating both surgical and non-surgical patients. Surgeon is fluent in Spanish and has over 17 years of experience in IMEs and Impairment Ratings and depositions. Performs IMEs for the Federal Government, Workers' Comp insurance companies, private law firms and others. Expertise in the AMA impairment guidelines for impairment ratings. Offices in Pooler, Georgia (near Savannah) and Hilton Head, S.C.. Experienced as Referee IME physician as well. Credentialed and active surgical staff privileges at three hospitals: St. Joseph/Candler Hospital (Savannah, GA), Hilton Head Hospital (South Carolina), and the Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head (Surgical Center). Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and fellowship trained in hip and knee replacement surgery. Graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Loyola University. My staff is ready to efficiently...
H. James Wiesman, MD
Columbia Orthopedic Clinic
Columbia, Tennessee
Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery
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