He's an orthopedic surgeon and an expert witness with over 40 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, with focused expertise in hand surgery and the evaluation of orthopedic injuries. With more than 20 years of experience in legal matters, their work includes consultations, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony involving musculoskeletal conditions and workers’ compensation cases. The expert is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. They are also designated as a Qualified Medical Evaluator through the State of California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and are licensed as a physician in California.

Their clinical practice includes hand and upper extremity surgery, as well as broader orthopedic care involving sports-related injuries and work-related conditions. Areas of focus include wrist and hand injuries, fractures, and soft tissue conditions, along with evaluation of orthopedic injuries in workers’ compensation settings. Their experience also includes arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures and the management of orthopedic conditions requiring surgical and non-surgical treatment.

Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and a Doctor of Medicine, followed by surgical internship, orthopedic surgery residency training, and fellowship training in hand surgery. Professional involvement includes participation with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, the California Orthopaedic Association, and the San Diego County Medical Society, along with clinical affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and regional surgical centers.