Pain Expert Witnesses in California

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Pain management expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and palliative care. Some of the most common specialties among pain management expert witnesses include chronic pain management, opioid use and misuse, nerve damage, spinal cord stimulation, and complex regional pain syndrome. They have provided opinions on the effects of medication side effects, surgical complications, injury-related pain, workers' compensation cases, and disability claims.

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Review Fee $650/hr
Deposition Fee $900/hr

This expert is a board certified pain management physician who has been practicing for over 15 years. He is a member of the American Pain Society and the American Medical Association, and has over 50 journal articles published in the field. He is the Chief of Pain Medicine at a major university in California, and he is the author of pain management book, published by Johns Hopkins University Press.

Chief of Pain Medicine, Major Medical University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), U.C. San Francisco School of Medicine

Los Angeles |

California

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Review Fee $750/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 10 years of experience as a physiatrist. He received his BA in mathematics and philosophy from Yale University before earning his MD from the University of California San Francisco. He subsequently completed an internship at Highland General Hospital and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stanford University, where he served as both academic chief resident and senior chief resident during his program. This expert is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. His expertise includes brain injury, amputations, polytrauma, spinal cord injury, burns, electrodiagnostics, pain management, musculoskeletal medicine, joint injections, botulinum toxin injection, nerve blocks, and rehabilitation from orthopedic surgeries. He formerly served as the medical director of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Palo Alto VA, an 18-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit that is 1 of 5 specialized centers in the US treating soldiers hurt in combat. This expert is currently a clinical assistant professor and the course director at a top medical school in California, as well as an attending physician at a polytrauma veteran rehabilitation center.

Course Director, A Top Medical School in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco

California

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Review Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified expert has nearly 10 years of experience in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He earned his BS in physiology and BA in spanish literature at the University of California at Davis before completing his MD from the University of California Los Angeles. Additionally, he earned his Masters in Public Health from the University of California Los Angeles and completed his internship in internal medicine there as well. This expert completed his residency and fellowship in anesthesiology at Columbia University and did an additional fellowship in interventional pain medicine at the University of California Davis. He is dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is a licensed physician in California and New York. He is a member of many prestigious organizations including the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Pan Society and the International Association for the Study of Pain. He has published 13 peer-reviewed journal articles, 6 textbook chapter and a number of abstracts and other publications. This expert formerly served as an assistant professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at the University of California Davis. Currently, he is the director of the Cancer Pain Management and Supportive Care program and the director of the Pain Medicine Tele-Health program at a California medical university. Additionally, he is an associate professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine.

Chief Executive Officer, A Non-Profit in CA

Master of Public Health (MPH), University of California, Los Angeles

Granite Bay |

California

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Review Fee $895/hr

This board certified expert earned a BS from the University of Maryland, summa cum laude, and MD from Temple University School of Medicine. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and Stanford University School of Medicine, respectively. He is actively involved in research and is responsible for training and mentoring medical student, residents, and fellows in his clinical practice. Currently, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor, the Associate Division Chief of Education, and the Chair of the Clinical Competency Committee in the department of Anesthesiology, Pain & Perioperative Medicine at a major university affiliated medical center.

President and Chief Executive Officer, An anesthesiology consultancy in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Temple University School of Medicine

Redwood City |

California

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr
Court Fee $800/hr

This experienced expert received his BS in Chemistry, his MS in Pathology, and his MD from Dalhousie University. He completed his residency in Anesthesia at Dalhousie University and his research fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology in Anesthesia at Stanford University. He has published over 65 peer reviewed articles, 78 abstracts, and has been invited to present 18 presentations. Formerly, he was a clinical instructor of anesthesia and a staff physician at Stanford University. Currently, he is a professor of anesthesia at a prestigious university and is part of the medical staff at a top medical center in California.

Medical Staff, A Children's Hospital in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Dalhousie University

Stanford |

California

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This expert, a native of Southern California, completed his undergraduate education at Pacific Union College before attending Loma Linda University School of Medicine where he received his MD degree in 2008. He completed an Internal Medicine internship followed by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency and continued his specialization with a Pain Management fellowship, all at Loma Linda. He is double board certified in PM&R and Pain Medicine.

Pain Management Physician, A Private Practice in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loma Linda University

Loma Linda |

California

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Review Fee $800/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr
Court Fee $800/hr

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 Diego. This expert is board-certified in both physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine, and holds certifications as an acupuncturist, a homeopath, and a massage therapist. For 5 years, she owned and operated Chi Fountain Integrative Medicine, an integrative medicine clinic located in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also has formerly served as a physician of physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine for Comprehensive Spine and Sports Center. This expert is currently based in California, where she serves as a qualified medical evaluator for a government department and as a physician of physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine for a medical group.

Physician, A Medical Group in CA

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Touro University

California

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FAQs for Pain Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a pain management expert witness in legal cases?

A pain management expert witness provides insight into standards of care, treatment options, and the impact of injuries on a patient's pain levels. They can testify on the appropriateness of prescribed treatments.

What types of cases might require a pain management expert witness?

Cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, worker's compensation, or any case where pain management is a significant factor may require such an expert witness.

How can a pain management expert witness help in opioid-related cases?

These experts can provide valuable insights into appropriate prescribing practices, addiction risks, and alternative treatments for chronic pain.

Are there subspecialties within pain management that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like neuropathic pain, cancer-related pain, or post-surgical pain management.

Why is it important to have a certified pain management expert witness?

Certified experts have proven their knowledge and skills in this complex field. Their testimony carries more weight due to their recognized expertise.

How does Expert Institute select its Pain expert witnesses?

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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