Occupational Therapy Expert Witnesses
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Dr. Maria Arizmendez, MD, CWSP
Texas
Dr. Maria Elena Arizmendez has over 17 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She earned her B.S. in Biology and B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Iowa before completing her M.D. at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Dr. Arizmendez completed her residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and holds board...
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Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Occupational Medicine Expert Witness
Maryland
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in occupational medicine, pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He received his BA in biology from the University of Pennsylvania before earning his MPH in public health leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his MD at Temple University. He subsequently completed an internal medicine internship...
Dr. Rohaan Mehta, MD
Minnesota
Dr. Rohaan F. Mehta has 16 years of experience in the field of Pain Medicine and he earned his MBBS from Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College. He completed an internship in General Surgery at Easton Hospital before going on to complete both a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital. Today, this expert is board certified...
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness
North Carolina
This qualified physical medicine and rehabilitation expert earned his BS in biology from the University of North Carolina, his MS in health care administration from Touro International University, and his MD from East Carolina University. He also completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation from East Carolina University. This expert is board certified in physical medicine and...
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Mr. Edward Bennett, MA, CRC, CLCP, CDMS
California
Mr. Edward L. Bennett has 47 years of experience in Vocational Rehabilitation and Life Care Planning. He earned his AS in Liberal Arts and History from Monroe Community College and both his BS and MA in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Northern Colorado. Today, this expert is a Certified Life Care Planner through the International Commission on Health Care Certification, a...
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Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness
New Jersey
This highly-qualified expert earned his BS in counseling and human services as well as his MS in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton. He is both a licensed and certified rehabilitation counselor and a certified life care planner. This expert is a member of multiple professional organizations including the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and the...
Dr. Steven Lockman, MD
Minnesota
Dr. Steven D. Lockman has 27 years of experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his BA from the University of California, San Diego, and his MD from the UC San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Physical Medicine and...
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine Expert Witness
California
This qualified expert earned her BS in computer science from International Christian University in Japan before earning her DO from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She subsequently completed an internship at Alameda County Medical Center, a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine, and a fellowship in pain medicine at UC San...
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Mr. Mark Remas, MA, CRC, ABVE/D
California
Mr. Mark Remas has 41 years of experience in Vocational Evaluation & Rehabilitation. He earned his BA in Physical Education and his MA in Guidance and Counseling, Educational Psychology from California State University, Northridge. Today, this expert is certified as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselors Certification and a Diplomate by the American...
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Life Care Planning and Vocational Evaluation Expert Witness
Michigan
This certified life care planner and vocational evaluator has decades of experience in economic damages evaluation. He received specialized training in the economics of personal injury and work capacity evaluation, and he serves as a reviewer for The Earnings Analyst and the Journal of Forensic Vocationology. He has published numerous articles on life care planning and vocational and...
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Dr. Franklin Caldera, DO, MBA
Pennsylvania
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New Jersey
Dr. Franklin E. Caldera has 24 years of experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his BS in Biology from Binghamton University, his MBA from the New York Institute of Technology, and his DO from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and is board certified in Physical Medicine and...
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Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness
Mississippi
This expert has been practicing for approximately 30 years, and is fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Throughout his medical career, he has been appointed to such high ranking medical positions as chief of surgery at an area healthcare center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His current practice includes general adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery, and he...
Dr. Marc Duerden, MD, FAAPMR
Indiana
Dr. Marc E. Duerden has over 30 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his BA in Chemistry from Purdue University and his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing his internship at the Ascension St Vincent Hospital, he went on to complete a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Indiana University School of...
Burn Care Expert Witness
Oregon
This expert is a board-certified surgeon with a clinical fellowship in burn care. He is the director of a regional burn center and he has previously served as the chair for the department of surgery. In addition, he has published articles in the Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation.
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Dr. Ranee Shenoi, MD
Colorado
Dr. Ranee M. Shenoi has over 39 years of experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She earned her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and her MD from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston. Dr. Shenoi completed her Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Today,...
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Clinical Neuropsychology Expert Witness
New Jersey
This qualified neuropsychologist is trained in both clinical and research-based neuropsychology, with additional expertise in health psychology and rehabilitation psychology, in both children and adults. She is expert in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other neurological conditions. She is also a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Christopher Leber, MD, FAAPMR, CLCP, CPLCP
Florida
Dr. Christopher Leber has over 25 years of experience in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Life Care Planning. He earned his BS from the University of Florida and his MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. This expert has completed his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. Today, this...
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness
New York
This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly the past decade. Fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine, he is a member of a multitude of prestigious medical societies and organizations. This expert is widely published and serves as a reviewer for the Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal, among others. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the...
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Dr. Carlos Esparza, MD
New Mexico
Dr. Carlos J. Esparza has 26 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his MD from UC San Diego School of Medicine. He completed both an internship in Medicine and a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Loma Linda University Medical Center before going on to complete a fellowship in Interventional Spine Medicine at Florida Spine Institute....
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Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Expert Witness
New Jersey
This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston University prior to his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has been recognized as a "Top Physician" multiple times by the...
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Occupational Therapy Expert Witness FAQs
An occupational therapy expert witness provides insight on cases involving rehabilitation, disability, injury recovery, and adaptive equipment. They can assess treatment plans and patient progress.
These experts are crucial in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and disability claims. They can evaluate the appropriateness of care provided.
Yes, some occupational therapists specialize in areas like pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, or hand therapy. The specialty needed would depend on the specifics of your case.
They can provide assessments on whether appropriate ergonomic practices were followed and if the injury could have been prevented with proper workplace accommodations.
Absolutely. They can provide valuable insights into the necessary ongoing treatments, adaptive equipment needs, and potential costs for long-term care.
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