Rehabilitation Expert Witnesses in California

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Rehabilitation expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation, speech and language therapy, and neuropsychological rehabilitation. Some of the most common specialties among these experts include orthopedic rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. They have provided opinions on the effects of traumatic injuries, workplace accidents, medical malpractice related to rehab treatment, disability assessment, and long-term care planning.

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Jerome Charles Stenehjem Jr, MDView profile

ID: 18377

Dr. Jerome Charles Stenehjem Jr, MD

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California

Dr. Jerome C. Stenehjem Jr has 37 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and he earned his MD from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics. Today, this expert is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Formerly, the...

Occupational Therapy Expert WitnessView profile

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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...

Diana M Bubanja, CFCE, CLCP, DPTView profile

ID: 53629

Dr. Diana M Bubanja, CFCE, CLCP, DPT

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California

Dr. Diana M. Bubanja has 36 years of experience in the field of Physical Therapy and Life Care Planning. After earning her BS in Kinesiology from California State University, East Bay and her BS in Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, she went on to earn her DPT from Boston University. Today, this expert is a Certified Life Care Planner through the Board of the...

Physical Therapy Expert WitnessView profile

E-009628

Physical Therapy Expert Witness

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California

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...

Thomas Lyle Hedge Jr, MDView profile

ID: 57920

Dr. Thomas Lyle Hedge Jr, MD

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California

Dr. Thomas L. Hedge Jr. has 41 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his BA in Biology from the University of California Riverside and his MD from Keck School of Medicine of USC. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at LAC+USC Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in...

Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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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...

Thomas Jay Zweber, MDView profile

ID: 259260

Dr. Thomas Jay Zweber, MD

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California

Dr. Thomas J. Zweber has 35 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He earned his BA from Lake Forest College and his MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed both an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Physical...

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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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...

Ryan H. Kotton, MDView profile

ID: 429070

Dr. Ryan H. Kotton, MD

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California

Dr. Ryan H. Kotton has 14 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with experience in Pediatrics. He earned his B.S. in Physiology & Neuroscience from the University of California and his M.D. from Tel Aviv University Sackler Faculty of Medicine. After completing his residency in Pediatrics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Albert Einstein Medical Center, he...

Physiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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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...

Jaime Scott Schwartz, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 545033

Dr. Jaime Scott Schwartz, FACS, MD

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California

Dr. Jaime S. Schwartz has over 12 years of experience in the field of Plastic Surgery. He earned his BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Tulane University, his MS from Georgetown University, and his MD from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. After completing his internship and residency in Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in...

Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert WitnessView profile

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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...

John R Brault, MSView profile

ID: 562751

Mr. John R Brault, MS

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California

Mr. John R. Brault has 28 years of experience in the fields of Biomechanics and Physical Therapy. He earned his BS in Biology from Tufts University and his MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Today, this expert is a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California. Moreover, he is additionally licensed in Kinesiological Electromyophagry and...

David Robert Patterson, MDView profile

ID: 1300602

Dr. David Robert Patterson, MD

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California

Dr. David R. Patterson has 24 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his BS in Biological Sciences from California State University Fullerton and his MD from Creighton University School of Medicine. After completing his internship in Internal Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine, he went on to complete his residency in Physical Medicine...

Maureen Dunlap Miner, MDView profile

ID: 1330246

Dr. Maureen Dunlap Miner, MD

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California

Dr. Maureen Minerhas has over 28 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She earned her BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and her MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stanford University Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Pain Medicine,...

David Cliett Bradshaw, MDView profile

ID: 1383603

Dr. David Cliett Bradshaw, MD

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California

Dr. David C. Bradshaw has 44 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his BA and MA in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and his MD from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. He completed his internship and residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Texas San Antonio. Today, this expert is board certified in...

Suzy Kim, MDView profile

ID: 1931654

Dr. Suzy Kim, MD

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California

Dr. Suzy Kim has over 17 years of experience in the fields of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She earned her MD from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. After completing her internship in Internal Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, she went on to complete a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the...

Fargo Nassim Khoury, MDView profile

ID: 2056027

Dr. Fargo Nassim Khoury, MD

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California

Dr. Fargo N. Khoury has 10 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He earned his BA from California State University San Bernardino and his MD from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Today, this expert is...

Allen ChenView profile

ID: 27865

Dr. Allen Chen

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California

This expert is highly qualified in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation and specializes in spinal intervention. He earned his BA in environmental science and public policy from Harvard University and went on to earn his MPH in international family health at UCLA's School of Public Health. After receiving his MD from NYU School of Medicine, this expert went on to complete an...

Steven Derad Kamajian, CMD, DO, FACOFPView profile

ID: 27600

Dr. Steven Derad Kamajian, CMD, DO, FACOFP

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California

Dr. Steven D. Kamajian has 42 years of experience in Family Medicine. He earned his BS in Biology from Saint Joseph's University and his DO from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a rotating internship at Botsford Hospital, Farmington and a residency in Family Practice at Metropolitan Hospital. Today, this expert is a certified Medical Director through the American...

Scott John Kush, JD, MD, MPH, MSView profile

ID: 60084

Dr. Scott John Kush, JD, MD, MPH, MS

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California

Dr. Scott J. Kush has over 15 years of experience in the field of Life Expectancy Calculations. He earned his BA in Psychology and BS in Biochemistry from the University of California San Diego. He completed his MD from Stanford School of Medicine and his MPH from San Diego State University. Later on, he completed his JD from Stanford University and MS in Actuarial Science from Columbia...

Linda Derrick Olzack, CLCP, RNView profile

ID: 65384

Ms. Linda Derrick Olzack, CLCP, RN

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California

Ms. Linda D. Olzack has 45 years of experience in Nursing and Life Care Planning. She earned her AS in Nursing from Merced College and her BSN from California State University Fresno. Today, this expert is a Certified Life Care Planner through the International Commission on Health Care Certification and is licensed as both a Public Health Nurse and Registered Nurse in the state of California....

Stacey Raquel Helvin, BSN, CRRN, PHN, RNView profile

ID: 76958

Ms. Stacey Raquel Helvin, BSN, CRRN, PHN, RN

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California

Ms. Stacey R. Helvin has 37 years of experience in Life Care Planning and Nursing with expertise in Pediatrics. She earned her BSN from California State University Dominguez Hills and her AA in Nursing from Cerritos College. Today, this expert is certified as a Rehabilitation Registered Nurse by Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board and is licensed as a Registered Nurse and Public Health...

Mark Remas, ABVE/D, CRC, MAView profile

ID: 113188

Mr. Mark Remas, ABVE/D, CRC, MA

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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...

Rhonda Sue Renteria, BSN, CLCP, CLNC, RNView profile

ID: 126806

Ms. Rhonda Sue Renteria, BSN, CLCP, CLNC, RN

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California

Ms. Rhonda S. Renteria has 39 years of experience in Nursing and 12 years of experience in Life Care Planning. She earned her ADN from Pasadena City College, her BSN from the University of Phoenix, and a certificate in Life Care Planning from the University of Florida. Today, this expert is a certified Life Care Planner by the International Commission on Health Care and a Certified Legal Nurse...

Charles Albert Filanosky Jr, ABPP, PhDView profile

ID: 5342677

Dr. Charles Albert Filanosky Jr, ABPP, PhD

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California

Dr. Charles A. Filanosky has 17 years of experience in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology. He earned his BA in Psychology from Syracuse University, his M.Ed from the Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, and both his MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University. Today, this expert is certified as a Rehabilitation Psychology through the American...

Derrick Pratte Olzack, CLCP, MMS, PA-CView profile

ID: 5651747

Mr. Derrick Pratte Olzack, CLCP, MMS, PA-C

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California

Mr. Derrick P. Olzack has 3 years of experience in Life Care Planning, 6 years of experience as a Physician Assistant, and 12 years of experience as a Paramedic. He earned his BA in Emergency Services Management from Utah Valley University and his MMS from Saint Francis University. Today, this expert is a Certified Life Care Planner through the International Commission on Health Care...

Carla Huff Kelley, CDMS, CRC, MRCView profile

ID: 6767145

Ms. Carla Huff Kelley, CDMS, CRC, MRC

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California

Ms. Carla H. Kelley has 43 years of experience in the fields of Vocational Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Counseling. She earned her BS in Vocational Rehabilitation and her MRC in Psychology from Wright State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and a Certified Disability Management Specialist...

Nathan SkeletonView profile

ID: 33140

Mr. Nathan Skeleton

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California

This expert earned his BA in anthropology from the University of California Berkeley and received his funeral service education at American River College. He has formally served as a mortuary assistant at East Lawn Mortuary and the funeral director at North Sacramento Funeral Home. He currently holds many roles such as crematory operator, funeral director, and embalmer at a funeral center in...

Rehabilitation Expert Witness FAQs

A rehabilitation expert witness provides specialized knowledge on patient care, treatment plans, and recovery processes. They can offer insight into standards of care, causation, and damages in cases involving injury or disability.

Rehabilitation expert witnesses are often needed in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and disability claims. Their expertise can help determine the extent of injuries and appropriate treatments.

Subspecialties include physical medicine, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, neuropsychology, and vocational rehabilitation. The choice depends on the specifics of your case.

An expert in TBI rehabilitation can assess the victim's condition, recommend suitable therapies, estimate future care costs, and testify on the impact of the injury on quality of life.

Rehabilitation practices evolve over time. An expert witness who is current ensures accurate information is provided based on the latest research and accepted standards of care.

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