Orthopedic surgeon and expert witness with over 40 years of clinical experience in orthopedic surgery, with specialized focus on hand and wrist surgery, microsurgery, and upper extremity conditions. With more than 15 years of experience in legal matters, their work includes consultations, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony involving orthopedic injuries and treatment, supported by extensive case involvement on both plaintiff and defense matters. Their clinical expertise centers on hand and wrist surgery, including fractures, sprains, strains, tendon injuries, and degenerative conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis. Additional areas of practice include sports-related injuries, work-related injuries, and computer-related repetitive stress conditions affecting the upper extremity. This work incorporates microsurgical techniques and rehabilitation considerations, as well as evaluation of injury patterns, treatment approaches, and functional outcomes in orthopedic cases.

The expert is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with added qualifications in surgery of the hand. Additional credentials include certification in evaluation of disability and impairment rating by the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, certification as an independent medical examiner by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, and designation as a Qualified Medical Evaluator in the State of California. The expert is licensed as a physician in California. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry and a Doctor of Medicine, followed by surgical internship, orthopedic surgery residency, and fellowship training in hand surgery and microsurgery. Professional involvement includes participation with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the California Orthopaedic Association, and the Western Orthopaedic Association, as well as prior involvement with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and related orthopedic institutions. Their work also includes application of workers’ compensation evaluation frameworks, including impairment rating methodologies and guideline-based assessment practices used in disability and injury evaluation.