Bringing more than 25 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, this expert witness specializes in disorders and injuries of the upper extremities, including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Their background includes over 20 years of litigation-related involvement, with experience providing consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony in matters involving standards of care, surgical outcomes, and injury causation. In addition, they have served as a Qualified Medical Evaluator since 2002, supporting medical-legal assessments in orthopedic cases.

Their clinical expertise focuses on treatment of arthritis and degenerative conditions affecting the hand and wrist, as well as management of fractures, tendon injuries, and nerve compression disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Procedural experience includes microsurgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery of the wrist and elbow, and joint reconstruction procedures. Additional areas of knowledge include evaluation of bone health and related conditions such as osteoporosis and gout, along with treatment of sports-related injuries and regional pain syndromes, supporting assessment of both acute trauma and chronic orthopedic conditions.

A Doctor of Medicine degree is supported by a Master of Science in applied psychology and a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. This expert completed an orthopedic surgery residency followed by advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery. They are board certified in orthopedic surgery and maintain active membership in professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Throughout their career, this individual has held academic and clinical leadership roles, including serving as a clinical professor in hand and upper extremity surgery, program director of orthopedic medical students, and director of a microsurgery research laboratory. Their contributions also include peer-reviewed publications, textbook authorship, and presentations at national conferences, reflecting ongoing involvement in advancing orthopedic surgical techniques and patient care.