Idaho
Expert Witness No. 2338

Idaho

Experience Summary

Orthopedic Surgical Consulting
Expert Witness 2338 Orthopedic Work Includes More Than 35 Years Of Surgical Experience In University, Office And Hospital Based Diagnosis, Treatment, Surgery And Follow-Up. He Continues To Consult For And Lecture To A Broad Spectrum Of Professional And Community Organizations In His Areas Of Focus Including Both Trial Attorney And Defense Groups. He Also Keeps Up With The Literature By Regularly Attending Hands-On And Regular CME For Surgery And Forensics With The Established Experts In The Particular Subject.

Forensic Practice
Includes Case Merit Evaluation (Medical And IME's, Administrative, Vocational, Impairment And Disability) For Groups And Individuals (Both Plaintiff & Defense) Involving Injury Accident, Medical Negligence And Occupational Injury.

"Orthopedic Forensics"
Involves The Jurying Of Conflicting Reports And Opinions. It Helps Individuals Of Differing Positions Confront One Another In A Safe And Supportive Environment That Looks At Medical Facts And Outcome-Based Decisions, Which Clarify Variability In Diagnosis, Treatment And Disability Level.

Er Co-Director / Orthopedic Sabaticals
1972-1973

Credentials

Orthopedic Credentials
Diplomate Of The American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Fellow Of The American College Of Surgeons-Past, Fellow Of The American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgery, Member Of The Western Orthopedic Association-Past, Member Of The Washington State Orthopedic Association-Past And Member Of The American Medical Association.

Forensic Credentials
Member Of The American Board Of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Fellow Of The American Academy Of Independent Medical Examiners Including CIME Status (Certified Independent Medical Examiner), Fellow Of The American Association Of Disability Evaluating Physicians And Founding Board Member Of The Washington Association Of Independent Medical Examiners.

Education

1962 - 1965, Under Graduate Education
University of Washington Bachelors of Science in Zoology and Chemistry.

1965 - 1969, Medical School    
Cornell University Medical College
Graduated 1969 M.D. Degree

Internship

Available upon request.

General Surgical Residency Training

Available upon request.

Orthopedic & Special Residency Training Programs

1973-1976
University Of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, Orthopedic Residency Program, Chief Resident
A Children's Hospital In Lexington, Kentucky, (Orthopedic Resident-Spinal Surgery Service/Reconstructive Surgery Service)
Good Samaritan Hospital/Baptist Hospital (Private Orthopedic Services).
Cardinal Hill Easter Seals Hospital Stroke (Cerebral Palsy & Spinal Cord Injury).
A Hospital In Huntington, West Virginia & Lexington, Kentucky Orthopedic Consultant.
University Of Louisville, Hand Surgical Fellow, Louisville, Kentucky,
AAOS Learning Center Attendee.

Professional Organizations

Available upon request.

Board Certifications

Available upon request.

Activities

Idaho Medical Society Lecturer

Idaho Orthopedic Society and Lecturer

Idaho State Bar Lecturer

Wa. Trial Lawyer's Lecturer

Idaho Defense Council Lecturer

Wa. State Fund And Self Insured IME's 1976 To 2002

Private Atty Defense And Plaintiff IME's 1976 To Present

Federal Fund (Owcp-Others) Ime's 1976 To Present

Idaho State Insurance Fund IME's  2003 To Present

Private Insurance And TPA IME's 1976 To Present

University of Washington:  Active Referrals, Discussion, and/or Surgeries With Professors 1976 To Present

Chief of Orthopedics-St. Peter Hospital. 1995

St. Peter Hospital & Capital Medical Center Continuing Medical, Educational and Orthopedic Rounds.1976 To 2003

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Continuing Medical Education Courses To Present

Orthopedic Academy Learning Center Practical Updates.

Residency Lecturer In Orthopedics - St. Peter Hospital Family Practice Residency Program.1976 To 2003

St. Peter Hospital Medical Library Education Committee/Lecturer-Program Organizer.

St. Peter Hospital Cardiac Rehab Orthopedic Lecturer.

Orthopedic Nurse In-Service Lecturer.

The St. Peter Hospital Community Public Forum Medical Lecturer.

Medic One Orthopedic Lecturer.

Lupus Foundation Orthopedic Lecturer.

Founding Board Member Washington Association pf Independent Medical Examiners.

Arthritis Foundation Orthopedic Lecturer.

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