Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses in California

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Physical therapy expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including sports medicine, orthopedics, geriatrics, neurology, and pediatrics. Some of the most common specialties among physical therapy expert witnesses also include cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound care management, vestibular rehabilitation, and aquatic therapy. They can opine on the effects of injury recovery processes, therapeutic exercises, patient compliance with treatment plans, post-surgical rehabilitation protocols, and the impact of physical therapy on quality of life.

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Occupational Therapy Expert WitnessView profile

E-121178

Occupational Therapy Expert Witness

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California

This expert is responsible for the creation of the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Program at St Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles, and was the first Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist in the city. He has clinical experience in acute care, intensive care, transitional care, inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living, and home health occupational therapy. He previously served on...

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

E-663574

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine Expert Witness

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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...

Physiatry Expert WitnessView profile

E-012132

Physiatry Expert Witness

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California

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...

Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert WitnessView profile

E-014377

Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 20+ years experience directing food stamp programs. Former positions include Regional Food Stamp Program Director, Administrator Review Officer, EBT Project Director, and EBT Regional Implementation Manager. He has directed over 200 regional and field office staff involved in state agency policy support and food retailer management. He has adjudicated...

Physical Therapy Expert WitnessView profile

E-009628

Physical Therapy Expert Witness

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This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and in Physical Therapy and is also Certified as a Clinical Instructor, Worker's Compensation Care Provider, and in Manuel Therapy. He is a member of multiple...

Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

E-334051

Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has 25 years of experience as a physical therapist, with her work focused on balance and fall risk, shoulder injuries, concussions, work injuries, sports medicine, and orthopaedics. She received her BS in biology from Clarke College before earning her MS in physical therapy from Boston University This expert then completed a biometry (biostatistics) program through...

The Average Physical Therapy Expert Witness
Charges $392 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $300

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  • Deposition Fee

    $400

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  • Court Fee

    $475

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Physical Therapy Expert Witness FAQs

A physical therapy expert witness provides insight on standard care practices, patient injuries, rehabilitation methods, and can testify on the potential impact of an injury.

Cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, worker's compensation, disability claims, or any case where physical rehabilitation is a factor may require this expertise.

Yes. They can provide insights into various subspecialties such as orthopedic, geriatric, pediatric, neurological, and sports physical therapy.

They can assess whether the standard of care was met during treatment, identify if negligence occurred, and evaluate the impact of any alleged malpractice on the patient's recovery.

Current clinical experience ensures that the expert witness is up-to-date with the latest techniques, standards of care, and advancements in physical therapy practice.

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