Sports Medicine Independent Medical Examiners

Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Sports Medicine 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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Ricardo Colberg, MD, RMSK

RCMD, LLC

Birmingham, Alabama

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physiatry, Sports Medicine - Joint pain, spine pain, musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, neck & back pain, work injury, personal injury, injections, fracture, concussion, orthobiologic, PRP & stem cell injection, Sports Medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections, Independent Medical Examination, IME, Bilingual in English & Spanish

Non-surgical orthopedic physician triple-board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in active clinical practice. Published over 45 research papers and chapters for academic text books and given over 190 courses and presentations. Faculty of the American Sports Medicine Institute Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopeadic Center and of the University of Alabama Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program in Birmingham, Alabama. Fully fluent in English and Spanish. Education: Bachelor of Arts - University of Pennsylvania Doctorate in Medicine - University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Emory University Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine - American Sports Medicine Institute

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Benjamin Busfield, MS, MD, FAAOS, FACS

Diablo Orthopedic Consultants

Lafayette, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - I am currently in active practice as a busy general Orthopedic surgeon- with a broad spectrum of care to include all Orthopedic common conditions. Our goal is to give expert medical legal advice in case review without bias to plaintiff or defense. I have authored over 15 peer reviewed articles. We have 17 years of clinical experience in the field of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Communications and scheduling will be rapid.

17 years of expert witness work. including defense, plaintiff, and product liability cases. I have experience doing personal injury and malpractice case review.

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William B. Stetson, MD

Associate Clinical Professor, USC School of Med.

Burbank, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Dr. Stetson is an orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle with over 25 years of experience in trauma surgery. He is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the state of California and has served as an expert witness for the last 18 years in over 60 cases involving complex personal injury, workers compensation, malpractice and product liability cases. He has been a clinical professor at USC for over 25 years.

Dr. Stetson specializes in sports medicine with an expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. He has first-hand knowledge of athletic injuries and trauma related injuries with over 27 years of experience. Dr. Stetson is a full time practicing orthopaedic surgeon and he is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the state of California. He has served as an expert witness for the last 16 years in over 60 cases involving complex personal injury, workers compensation, malpractice and product liability cases.He has over 25 years of teaching experience as a volunteer professor of orthopaedic surgery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center where he teaches the residents orthopaedic surgery and arthroscopy. He has also served as the medical director and on the management committee of out-patient surgery centers. He is the author of over 45 peer reviewed publications and has over 100 national and international presentations. He has t...

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Karimdad "Amir" Otarodi, MD

SPECTRUM MEDICAL EVALUATORS

El Centro, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Dr. Karimdad Amir Otarodi is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow care, including arthroplasty, arthroscopic reconstruction, and complex trauma. He is skilled in minimally invasive techniques, rotator cuff repair, and biologic augmentation, with a strong background in orthopaedic biomechanics research and experience in teaching and mentoring residents.

Dr. Otarodi currently serves as a Shoulder and Elbow Specialist at Desert Orthopedic Center since June 2023, following several years in a similar role with Kaiser Permanente / Southern California Permanente Medical Group from August 2015 to June 2023. His clinical focus includes primary and revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopic shoulder and elbow reconstruction, and the surgical management of complex shoulder and elbow trauma. Dr. Otarodi completed a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Washington University Orthopaedics and his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Southern California / Keck School of Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in biological sciences. His training reflects a strong foundation in both clinical and surgical orthopaedics with a subspecialty focus on upper extremity conditions. In addition to hi...

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James L Chen, MD

James L Chen MD Inc

San Francisco, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Francisco. Board Certified & Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, and Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery. Arthroscopic and open treatment of Knee, Shoulder, Hip, Elbow, Hand, Foot, and Ankle injuries, including ligamentous surgery, fracture care, and total joint replacement.

Swarthmore College - BA; University of California Berkeley - MPH; University of California Davis - MD; University of Hawaii - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency; University of California San Francisco - Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, and Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery. Trained in 4th, 5th, & 6th Edition AMA Guides. Board Certified. Faculty at San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program. Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California San Francisco. Fellowship Director at San Francisco Sports Medicine Fellowship.

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Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME

ORTHOCARE

Chino Hills, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and QME specializing in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Trauma, and Joint Replacement. Known for my excellent reputation and bedside manner. I perform detailed, objective IME evaluations with rapid turnaround and respond to inquiries within 24 hours. Offices in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties. Willing to travel throughout California and nationwide. Email or text for prompt scheduling.

Afshin Arianjam, M.D., FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine Dr. Arianjam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with extensive experience in evaluating complex musculoskeletal injuries. Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine and a Fellow of both the AAOS and AAHKS, he brings clinical precision and objectivity to every case. He currently serves as Medical Director of a Top 100 Hospital Joint Replacement Program and Chair of Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Services. His active surgical practice and leadership roles reinforce his expertise in current standards of care. Case types evaluated include: Auto accidents (spine, shoulder injuries, hip/knee trauma, fractures) Slip and fall injuries (fractures, dislocations, joint damage) Workers’ compensation/ Impairment Rating (overuse, repetitive strain, cumulative trauma) Postoperative complications and surgical outcomes High-energy trauma (p...

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Christopher S Pallia, MD

Coronado, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Experienced QME for greater than 20 years Long Shore Act IME Opinions Extremity Injury and Reconstruction Opinions on Spinal Injury as well Speciality knowledge of the effects of medical and neurological conditions on musculoskeletal disease

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Dilaawar J Mistry, MD, MS, ATC

Dilaawar J Mistry MD, PLLC

Fort Collins, Colorado

Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine - Concussion, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-concussion syndrome, headache, dizziness, vestibular/oculomotor dysfunction, cognitive impairment, cervical injury/whiplash, chronic pain, musculoskeletal injury, autonomic dysfunction, PTSD, functional impairment, causation analysis, mechanism of injury, imaging review, medical record review, independent medical examination (IME), personal injury, workers’ compensation, evidence-based medicine

Dr. Dilaawar (Danny) Mistry, MD, MS, ATC, is a dual-trained physician in Internal Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with more than 25 years of experience in clinical, academic, and sports medicine settings. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mistry is the Founder and Medical Director of Aasha Brain Clinic in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializing in evidence-based evaluation and treatment of concussion, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), and complex musculoskeletal and medical conditions. He has served as Primary Care Team Physician for USA Swimming since 2005 and was Chair of the USA Swimming Concussion Task Force between 2016 and 2025. A former Associate Professor and Co-Medical Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia, Dr. Mistry helped establish innovative cardiovascular and concussion screening programs for elite athletes to prevent sudden cardiac death and improve return-to-play safety. He has authored multipl...

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Robert P. Mack, MD

Integrated Medical Evaluations

Greenwood Village, Colorado

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Evaluation of spine and extremity impairments and disabilities. Record reviews, Peer Reviews and Expert testimony Level II certified Colorado QME certified California

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Regina O Hillsman, MD

Dr. R. Hillsman, MD, PC

Westport, Connecticut

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Foot and Ankle, Industrial Medicine, General Orthopedics of 20 yrs. expertise, Board Certified and re-certified, also certified in sports medicine, back medicine and industrial care of injured workers

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Theodore A Evans, M.D.

South Florida International Orthopaedics, P.A.

Miami, Florida

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

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Barinder Mahal, MD

Winter Garden, Florida

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physiatry, Sports Medicine - Electrodiagnostic (EMG) fellowship trained. Fellowship trained in lumbar interventional procedures.

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David Abbasi, MD

PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center

Delray Beach, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Double Board Certified and Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship- ACGME accredited. UHZ Sports Medicine Institute/Baptist Health South Florida. Coral Gables, FL. 07/2013-7/2014 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.Cincinnati, OH. 07/2008-06/2013 Doctor of Medicine (MD) Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL. 07-2004-07/2008 Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology and Premed University of Iowa.Iowa City, IA. 08/2000-06/2004 ABOS Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, (Double Board Certified.) 12/2019 Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). ABOS Step II oral exam. Chicago, IL. 08/2017 FDA certified in Biomet Oxford partial knee replacement. Salt Lake City, UT. 01/24/2014 ABOS Step 1 exam. Passed (Top 15% rank). 07/2013 Our Key Advantages: Expedited Scheduling: Prioritized CME scheduling in South Florida/Florida area Conveniences: Willingness to also travel for certain cases Efficient Communica...

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Michael R. Gombosh, M.D. FAAOS

South Florida International Orthopaedics

Miami, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Double Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, Expert Medical Advisor, Florida Department of Workers Compensation. Rotator cuff tears, labral tears of the shoulder and hip, fractures, tendon/ligament/cartilage/meniscus injuries, dislocations, joint problems, sprains/strains including cervical and lumbar, arthritis of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle, arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder and knee.

**REPORT TYPICALLY READY IN 48-72 BUSINESS HOURS** **WILLINGNESS TO TRAVEL FOR CERTAIN CASES** Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified, ABOS Sports Medicine - Board Certified, ABOS Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Expert Medical Advisor, Florida Department of Workers Compensation Office: Miami (Kendall)

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Akere Atte, MD PharmD

Atte Sports Ortho Consults

DAVIE, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Fellowship-training in Sports Medicine. Shoulder Replacement. Active clinical practice. Experience with various orthopedic injuries. Shoulder Arthroscopy. Knee Arthroscopy. Hip Arthroscopy. Long bone fractures. Upper extremity trauma. Lower extremity trauma.

Dr. Atte is a board certified Orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in Sports Medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic and open surgeries of the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle. He also provides general fracture care, total joint replacement with a focus on the shoulder, and more. He has provided care to athletes of all skill levels including professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. He has extensive experience caring for patients involved in motor vehicle accidents and work-related injuries. Common conditions treated include sports and trauma related injuries to the hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle; upper extremity fractures of the humerus, forearm, and wrist; lower extremity fractures of the hip, femur, knee, tibia, and foot/ankle.

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Joanne Halbrecht, MD

Halbrecht Orthopedics Biologics and Sports Medicine

Hayden, Idaho

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Dr. Halbrecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in Sports Medicine with over 30 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal and injuries. The unique combination of her medical training and undergraduate degree in Engineering offers special expertise in mechanism of injury and causation.

Dr. Halbrecht has been recognized for her expertise in arthroscopic surgery and orthobiologics. As a result, she has taught courses in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago to orthopedic surgeons from all over the world and has lectured nationally on orthobiologics indications, use and FDA regulations. She has several publications in orthopedic journals and has been a team physician for football and hockey.

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G. Klaud Miller, MD

Windy City Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Sports medicine, knee, shoulder, arthroscopy, trauma, hand and elbow, foot and ankle, and nonoperative spine

I have been a University professor for almost 40 years. I have practiced at a level 1 trauma center all these years. I am Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a certificate of added qualifications In sports medicine. I am fellowship trained in all aspects of sports medicine, arthroscopy, knee and shoulder reconstruction. I Have been an Associate Editor of the Journal Of Arthroscopy. I have published more than 20 papers in peer-reviewed journals. I have been ABIME certified in the 5th and 6th edition of the AMA guides for more than 20 years

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Matthew A Kippe, MD

SCOPE Consulting

Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board certified in Orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine. Special interests include shoulder surgery and Sports Medicine. Completed the Charles Neer adult shoulder reconstruction fellowship at the New York orthopedic Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. Currently in private practice for the past 14 years in Dartmouth Massachusetts Affiliated both the Steward and South Coast Health Care systems.

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Randa A Bascharon, DO CIME

ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE OF LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS , Nevada

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Knee and Shoulder Specialty

ABIME & MCIME DESIGNATIONS

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John V. Foley, MD FAAOS

J. V. Foley, MD, PLLC

Reno, Nevada

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ABOS). 25 years active clinical practice provides the knowledge and practical experience to render expert opinions in a variety of medical legal cases regarding musculoskeletal issues of the extremities and spine. Harvard Orthopedic Residency education, Sports Medicine and AO Fellowship, SEAK IME and Expert Witness training. Dr. Foley provides ethical, objective, evidence-based determinations

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery • Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine • Fellow - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS) • Graduate: Harvard Orthopedic Training Program • Chief Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital • Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained • Associate Clinical Professor – University of Nevada Reno (UNR) • California Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) • Harvard College Graduate • President: Truckee Surgery Center (2010-2019) • California and Nevada License *University Of Nevada Reno (UNR) School of Medicine: Admissions Executive Committee Member

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Brandon Snead, M.D.

Nevada Sports and Spine

Las Vegas, Nevada

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physiatry, Sports Medicine - Independent Medical Examination Partial Permanent Impairment Rating Lifecare Planning Expert Witness Personal Injury Medical Records Review

Teaching Faculty Member, Sunrise Health GME Consortium Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Assistant Professor, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine Board Certified in Sports Medicine Certified Ringside Physician, Association of Ringside Physicians/ACSM

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Jonas Sokolof, DO

White Plains, New York

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physiatry, Sports Medicine - I am a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician, Harvard Medical School–trained, with prior academic appointments and leadership roles at major medical centers. I provide expert consultation in life care planning, functional impairment, causation analysis, and disability evaluation. Services include IMEs, medical record review, disability claim review, and expert testimony. Clinical expertise includes non-surgical orthopedics, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, and cancer.

I am a Harvard Medical School–trained, board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with extensive experience evaluating functional impairment, disability, and long-term rehabilitation needs following injury or illness. My clinical training included residency within the Harvard PM&R program, with experience at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Following residency, I completed fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. I have held academic appointments and leadership roles at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and NYU Langone Health. My work has focused on rehabilitation and functional outcomes in patients with complex conditions, including orthopedic injuries, neurologic disorders, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain syndromes, and the long-term consequences of cancer treatment. I have experience evaluating how illness and injury affect functional capacity, wor...

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David Lent, MD

Lent Enterprises

New Rochelle , New York

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board certified orthopedic surgeon with 28 years of experience treating injuries patients. Experience includes knee injuries(ACL, meniscus tears,etc) shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tears, labral tears, etc) joint replacements(knee, hip, shoulder) and fractures throughout the entire body

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Aruna Seneviratne, MD

New York, New York

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder and knee injuries only

Board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine

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Eric Spencer, MD, FAAOS

Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Yonkers, New York

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - I have an Honors Degree from Dartmouth College, graduated medical school from Columbia University, am Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, completed a Fellowship at NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases. I specialize in Sports Medicine as well as conditions of the upper extremity including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Attorneys tell me I am prompt, easy to work with, explain complex orthopedic issues in easy to understand ways, and am an excellent expert. I am Chief of the Ortho Dep't.

My office is In Westchester County, close to NYC, Southern CT, and northern NJ.

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Steven P Hand, DO

AOAO ABIME

Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Spine Surgery, hand surgery, total joints, fracture care operative and non-operative, sports medicine, arthroscopy procedures

ABIME Certified

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David Goodwin

Arthritis & Sports

Chantilly, Virginia

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - fracture, trauma, labrum, tendon, joint replacement, sports medicine, ligament, arthritis, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic expert witness, independent medical examination, medical malpractice, meniscus, dislocation, back pain, lumbar, cervical, independent medical examination, motor vehicle accident, workers compensation

Dr. David Goodwin is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in both surgical and non-operative care of shoulder, knee, hip, and sports injuries in youth and adults. After attending George Washington University for his undergraduate and medical education, he completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Georgetown University and Fellowship in Sports Medicine at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. Based in the Washington, DC area, he has nearly a decade of clinical practice and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at George Washington University. Dr. Goodwin has handled 70+ medicolegal cases, including IMEs, expert reviews, permanency ratings, and depositions. He is known for helping attorneys build strong, evidence-based cases.

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David Boll, DC CPC PES

Comprehensive Consulting Services / Expert-Opinion.com

Adell, Wisconsin

Chiropractic, Sports Medicine - PI, MVC, MVA, auto accident, WC IME examiner. 30+ years of consulting/peer review/IME/SIU work. Member of the American College of Chiropractic Consultants (ACCC), Certified Professional Coder, Current Board Advisor to the ACCC, Former ACCC President. Licensed in WI and MI. Former Chiropractic Services Director for a major North American insurer. Worldwide lecturer on chiropractic standard of care. Expert Witness testimony. Consulting Expert work. Willing to testify for depositions and trials.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine Member of the AAPC Certified for DOT Examinations by the NRCME

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