Foot and Ankle Expert Witnesses

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Foot and ankle expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedic surgery, podiatry, sports medicine, physical therapy, and occupational medicine. Some of the most common foot and ankle expert witness specialties also include trauma surgery, pediatric orthopedics, rheumatology, and biomechanics. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, slip-and-fall injuries, sports-related injuries, workplace accidents, and improper footwear.

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Dr. John Stephen Reach, MD, FAAOSView profile

ID: 105968

Dr. John Reach, MD, FAAOS

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Ohio

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Connecticut

Dr. John S. Reach has 17 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA from Yale University, his MS from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and his MD from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic - Rochester, he went on to complete his fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University...

Surgical Podiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Surgical Podiatry Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This expert is a board certified podiatric surgeon. He has over 30 years of experience in foot surgery and performs procedures such as the one described in the legal case in question. Currently this physician practices at a major university medical center, has attending physician responsibilities, and also lectures to medical students on various topics in podiatry.

Dr. Paul Hyon Uk Kim, MDView profile

ID: 1181255

Dr. Paul Kim, MD

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California

Dr. Paul H. Kim has 8 years of experience in the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, his DPM from Samuel Merritt University, and his MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington School of...

Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Expert Witness

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Texas

This highly qualified Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery received his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed a residency in General Orthopedics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and subsequent Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This expert is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of both...

Dr. Brian Kibeum Hong, DPM, FACFASView profile

ID: 1188635

Dr. Brian Hong, DPM, FACFAS

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California

Dr. Brian K. Hong has 8 years of experience in the field of Podiatric Surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Illinois Chicago and his MD from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. After completing his residency in Podiatric Surgery at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Today, this expert...

Foot and Ankle Surgery/Podiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Foot and Ankle Surgery/Podiatry Expert Witness

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California

This double board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. Fellowship trained in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Peripheral Nerve Surgery, he has been awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is a Medical Consultant for the ATP Professional Men's Tennis Tour. He is extensively published and is Editor Emeritus of the...

Dr. Scott Kevin Forman, MDView profile

ID: 1196275

Dr. Scott Forman, MD

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California

Dr. Scott Forman has 33 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery with expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BS in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his MD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. After completing his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he then completed a...

Orthopedic Surgery  Foot and Ankle Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Surgery Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This highly qualified expert is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has been practicing for 7+ years. He completed his internship and residency trainings in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also concluded a fellowship focusing on foot and ankle surgery. He is the founder and president of the Research Triangle Park Orthopedic Society and a fellow at the American...

Dr. David John Pochatko, MDView profile

ID: 1210414

Dr. David Pochatko, MD

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New York

Dr. David John Pochatko has 28 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS from Canisius College and his MD from Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri Health Care, he went on to complete a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Emory University...

Podiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Podiatry Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified Podiatrist is board certified in Foot Surgery. He completed two residencies in both medical and surgical Podiatry. he completed intensive training in in peripheral nerve surgery. He is member of several professional organizations including the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. This expert has published numerous...

Dr. Emily Elizabeth Heid, MD, FAAOSView profile

ID: 1214617

Dr. Emily Heid, MD, FAAOS

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Montana

Dr. Emily E. Heid has 29 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. She earned her BA in Chemistry from The Ohio State University and her MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Orthopedics and her fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Today, this expert is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Formerly, this expert...

Podiatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Podiatric Surgery Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert is board certified in surgery of the foot and ankle. He specializes in the foot and ankle with soft tissue up to the tibial tuberosity, and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has also assumed high ranking clinical positions in major healthcare centers in Texas.

Dr. Michael Tyler Krosin, MD, FAAOS, QMEView profile

ID: 1518739

Dr. Michael Krosin, MD, FAAOS, QME

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California

Dr. Michael T. Krosin has 14 years of experience in the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Orthopaedic Trauma. He earned his BA in Philosophy from Princeton University and his MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center, he went on to complete a...

Podiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Podiatry Expert Witness

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This qualified expert has 30 years of experience as a podiatrist. He received a B.S. from Michigan State University and a D.P.M., from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. He also finished a Medical-Surgical Residency at Detroit Central Hospital and is board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. A Fellow of the International College of Podiatric...

Dr. Stuart Levine, MDView profile

ID: 16958

Dr. Stuart Levine, MD

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New Jersey

This highly qualified expert earned his BA from Amherst College and his MD from New York University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in orthopedic surgery, this expert went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery at The Union Memorial Hospital. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American...

Orthopedic Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery Expert Witness

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Nevada

This qualified expert earned his BS and MS at the University of Southern California and his MD at the Georgetown School of Medicine; he completed a general surgery internship at the University of California at Los Angeles, an orthopedic surgery residency at the Tulane University School of Medicine, and a foot & ankle surgery fellowship at the Miller Orthopaedic Clinic. This expert's expertise is...

Dr. WeiChin Chen, MDView profile

ID: 1757724

Dr. WeiChin Chen, MD

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Hawaii

Dr. WeiChin Chen has 10 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Health Sciences and Zoology from the University of Florida and his MD from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Formerly, this expert...

Dr. Peter Andrew Bellezza, DPM, FACFAS, MSView profile

ID: 17623

Dr. Peter Bellezza, DPM, FACFAS, MS

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South Dakota

Dr. Peter A. Bellezza has 7 years of experience in the field of Podiatry with expertise in Foot & Ankle Surgery. He earned his BS in Exercise and Sports Science from Elon University, his MS in Biomedical Science from Drexel University College of Medicine, and his DPM from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine-Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He completed his...

Dr. Paul Stuart Cooper, MD, FAAOSView profile

ID: 178445

Dr. Paul Cooper, MD, FAAOS

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District Columbia

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Maryland

Dr. Paul S. Cooper has 30 years of experience in Orthopedic Surgery. He obtained his BS from Dickinson College and his MD from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. After completing his residency in Orthopedics at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Milton S Hershey Medical Center and another fellowship in Foot and...

Dr. Kendall Shannon Wagner, MD, MSView profile

ID: 2202239

Dr. Kendall Wagner, MD, MS

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California

Dr. Kendall S. Wagner has over 39 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Zoology from the University of California Santa Barbara, his MS in Physiology from the University of Southern California, and his MD from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at LAC+USC Medical Center,...

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Foot and Ankle Expert Witness FAQs

A foot and ankle expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving injuries, surgeries, or conditions related to the foot and ankle. They can clarify medical facts, explain treatment protocols, and assess standard of care issues.

Cases that may require a foot and ankle expert include personal injury claims, medical malpractice suits, workers' compensation disputes, or any case where foot and ankle health is a factor.

Yes, there are several subspecialties including podiatry, orthopedic surgery with a focus on the foot and ankle, sports medicine, diabetic foot care, and pediatric foot care.

An expert can review medical records, evaluate whether the surgeon met the standard of care, provide insight into potential causes of complications, and testify on these matters in court.

Such an expert can offer insights into sport-specific risks, injury prevention strategies, appropriate treatments for athletes' injuries, rehabilitation protocols, and return-to-play criteria.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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