Otolaryngology Independent Medical Examiners
Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Otolaryngology 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.
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Michael Li, MD
Sacramento, California
Otolaryngology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Thyroid Cancer; Skin Cancer; Head and Neck Cancer; Head and Neck Trauma; ENT; Microvascular Reconstruction
I am a practicing Otolaryngologist with a sub-specialty focus in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstruction.
I am qualified to provide medical evaluations for all ENT related matters and especially so for those related to head and neck cancers or reconstructions.
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Michael P. Bernstein, MD
Michael P. Bernstein, MD, LLC
Enfield, Connecticut
Otolaryngology, Audiology
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Otolaryngology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Hearing, Tinnitus,Apnea, Sinus Problems, Voice/Swallowing problems, Head and Neck Infections, Head and Neck Tumors, Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Trauma
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Paul E Lapco, MD
Pompano Beach, Florida
Otolaryngology
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Ear Nose and Throat, Facial Paralysis, ENT, Breathing Problems, Sinusitis, Sinus Surgery, Vertigo, Dizziness, Balance Disorder, Hearing Loss, Sleep Disorders, Throat Cancer, Noise Trauma, Balloon Sinuplasty, Car Accident, Head and Neck Surgery, Voice Problems, Hoarseness, Nasal Fracture/Trauma
Dr. Paul E. Lapco MD is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat surgeon and trained IME Doctor with over 20 years of overall experience. In addition to offering comprehensive care for the full scope of ENT conditions, he performs many minimally invasive procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and advanced endoscopic surgery – with a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus problems. He is also fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Lapco is an experienced expert witness, having served in both defense and plaintiff cases, trial and deposition, and disability assessment, the performance of IMEs, and forensic testing within his field. He has vast experience related to vehicle and work accidents, as well as insurance company claims. Dr. Lapco brings 15 years of clinical, research, and scientific experience to the analysis of each case and serves as an IME Doctor to 10-15 cases a year.
Treatments and procedures: Balloon Sinuplasty, all in-office ENT procedures, Latera...
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David Brodner, MD
Boynton Beach, Florida
Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine
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> 15 years of forensic experience -- Expert Witness 50% plaintiff/50% defense, IMEs, Disability evaluations, Patent issues
Private practice focuses on Sinus, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine; also treats General ENT ailments: hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, fatigue-related accidents, sinus headache, balloon sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty, snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, ear infection, neck mass, sore throat, nose bleeds, and cancers of the head and neck.
Full time clinician double Board-Certified in both Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) – Head and Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine.
National thought leader on balloon sinus surgery.
Served on the Medical Advisory Board for Entellus Medical as one of three physicians charged with developing and implementing a physician education program for teaching balloon sinus surgery to other ENT surgeons. Duties included lectures, small-group conferences, live demonstrations during surgery, webinars, and hands-on cadaver labs. Published original research on the safety and efficacy of balloon sinus surgery and was charged with presenting the data at numerous national meetings.
Over ten years of consulting experience. Experience includes expert witnessing, utilization review, disability review, and clinical research and development for medical device and pharmaceutical industry.
Affiliate Assistant Clinical Professor, Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine, 2005-present.
Engl...
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David Greene, MD, FACS, FARS, FAOOHNS
DAVID GREENE, MD, LLC
Naples, Florida
Otolaryngology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Workers' compensation, hearing loss, tinnitus, acoustic trauma, dizziness, vertigo, facial trauma, nasal fracture, septal injury, orbital injury, medial rectus injury, sinus surgery complications, FESS complications, CSF leak, anosmia, loss of smell or taste, head and neck trauma, laryngeal injury, vocal cord injury, hoarseness, dysphagia, airway injury, intubation injury, facial nerve injury, temporal bone fracture, eardrum perforation, gun shot noise, septoplasty, vocal cord injury,
HARVARD- AND YALE-EDUCATED | UCSF- AND STANFORD-TRAINED | FORMER CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA CHAIRMAN | DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED
David Greene, M.D., graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard University and earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, where he also conducted research at the National Institutes of Health. He completed his residency and chief residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University.
Dr. Greene subsequently joined Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he advanced to become Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology. He later founded the Florida Sinus Institute, where he continues to provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.
Dr. Greene is double board-certified in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and ...
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Richard A. Beck, MD
Advanced Otolaryngology Services
Jacksonville, Florida
Otolaryngology
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Dr. Richard A. Beck uses state-of-the-art testing and digital video examination
equipment for diagnosis and documentation. Experience in complex case
management for voice, swallowing, airway, sinus, and head & neck surgical cases. Available for IME, expert medical witness and case consultation.
Areas of expertise: airway & voice (laryngology), swallowing & aspiration (dysphagia), otolaryngology / otorhinolaryngology (ENT / ear, nose & throat), ENT causation, ENT complications, nasal & sinus.
Dr. Richard A. Beck is a board certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) offering expert
witness services with experience in testimony by deposition and at trial. He is
a surgical expert in ear, nose, throat & airway. Over 25 years of expert witness
practice, independent medical examination (IME) and case review. Expert review of causation in complex ENT cases.
Dr. Richard A. Beck uses state-of-the-art testing and digital video examination equipment for diagnosis and documentation. Experience in complex case management for voice, swallowing, airway, sinus, and head & neck surgical cases. Available for IME, expert medical witness and case consultation.
Areas of expertise: airway & voice (laryngology), swallowing & aspiration (dysphagia), otolaryngology / otorhinolaryngology (ENT / ear, nose & throat), ENT/ otolaryngology causation, ENT / otolaryngology complications, nasal & sinus (rhinology), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hearing & ear surgery
otology), geriatric ENT, speech / voice, vo...
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John M Lasak, MD
Wichita Ear Clinic and Cochlear Implant Center
wichita, Kansas
Otolaryngology
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Hearing loss, tinnitus, otosclerosis, chronic ear infections, cholesteatoma, eustachian tube dysfunction. Meniere's Disease and all forms of vertigo.
Neurotology Surgery: Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma, Glomus tumors, facial neuroma/paralysis, CSF Leaks, encephalocele.
Surgical Hearing Solutions: Stapedectomy, bone anchored surgical solutions (BAHA, OSIA, Sentio), Cochlear implants.
Stereotactic radiosurgery and Cyberknife radiotherapy
Affiliation: Kansas University School of Medicine-Wichita, Dept. of Surgery
Have published and presented a wide array of clinical and basic science topics for the treatment hearing loss, vertigo, acoustic neuromas throughout my career.
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Michael T Hopfenspirger, MD, PhD
Greenwood, Minnesota
Otolaryngology
I have 15 years of experience in a general otolaryngology practice, seeing a broad spectrum of patients and diagnoses. I have completed hundreds of IMEs and pride myself in providing thorough, well-reasoned, well-supported opinions on a variety of ENT topics.
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Joshua James
McKinney, Texas
Otolaryngology
I am a board certified Otolaryngologist and have been in practice for 17 years, in part as a solo practice and currently as part of a large single specialty practice. I have participated in several chart reviews and occasional expert witness opportunities.
I have served as the medical director for the larges non-profit care program in North Texas. I have also served as a delegate to the Texas Medical Association as well as Vice President for 4 year for Collin County Medical Society.
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Michael Armstrong, MD
Richmond ENT
Richmond, Virginia
Otolaryngology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Board-certified in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Clinical expertise in ear, nose, and throat surgery, allergies, mold exposure, sinus disorders, cancer diagnosis, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, tonsils, hoarseness, facial trauma and soft tissue neck injuries following medical or surgical treatment, mold exposure, military service, hazardous noise, industrial accidents, motor vehicle accidents, strangulation assaults and other trauma.
When an accident or illness leaves a patient injured, it often requires a seasoned professional to interpret and explain the medical record. Dr. Armstrong is an experienced medical doctor and trained expert witness who has assisted plaintiff and defense attorneys in more than 400 criminal, medical liability, personal injury, or disability cases. Notable cases have included claims regarding 3M Combat Arms Earplugs, Iraq war, Afghanistan War, motor vehicle accidents, hospital death, missed cancers, strangulation, tinnitus, hearing loss, throat injuries, and surgical complications following neck dissections, tonsillectomies, nasal and sinus surgeries, and facial cosmetic surgery. The first phone call is complementary. Initial record review can usually be completed within 7 days of receipt. In some cases, an independent medical examination can be completed remotely using telemedicine.
Dr. Armstrong is an ear, nose, and throat surgeon with advanced training in allergy, sinus surgery a...
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B Joseph Touma, MD
Huntington, West Virginia
Otolaryngology, Audiology
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Otology/neurotology
Noise induced hearing loss
Ear injuries
Balance and equilibrium
Specializing in IME, Workers compensation and chart reviews
Fellowship trained otology Neurotology UPMC 1999-2001
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