An orthopedic surgeon with more than 30 years of professional experience, this expert witness specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He applies his clinical and surgical expertise in litigation consultations and has provided deposition and courtroom testimony involving orthopedic matters. His areas of expertise include ACL injuries, arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow injuries, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery, joint replacement, spinal trauma and surgery, and hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures, including hip and knee revision surgery.

He has maintained a private orthopedic surgery practice since 1979 and has completed advanced training in unicompartmental knee procedures, total ankle replacement, minimally invasive spinal techniques, robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery, and diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound involving the shoulder and knee. His credentials include certification by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine. He is also a Diplomate of the Arthroscopy Board of North America and the National Association of Disability Evaluating Physicians.

His leadership and professional service include serving as Chief of an Orthopedic Section, participating on hospital surgery and other clinical committees, teaching as a clinical professor, and serving as a team physician. He is a Qualified Medical Examiner in California and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. His professional affiliations include organizations focused on orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, and industrial medicine. He earned an A.B. and an M.D. from the University of Southern California, completed a rotating internship at the Los Angeles County–University of Southern California Medical Center, and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center.