I am a physician board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Alabama. I have been in practice for twelve years. My practice has included treating individuals with work related injuries, spinal cord and head injuries, congenital disabilties and performing electrodiagnostic testing. I also perform independent medical examinations and medicolegal consulation for both defense and plaintiff. I have a special interest in catastrophic injuries and long term care needs. The majority of my time is spent in patient diagnosis and treatment.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Board certified: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Pain Medicine, America Board of Independent Medical Examiners.
Degrees: Medical Doctor licensed unrestricted practice in the State of Alabama.
Doctor of Philosophy- Physiology and Biophysics
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Medical Association, American Academy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 20
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, Long term Care, Pain Medicine
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 40%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 60%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 200
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: March 26, 2007.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 1
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 1
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 12
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consultations, chart review, independent medical examinations
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 550.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 550.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 700.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 700.00
References
Mr.John BurbachSiroute and Permutt
305 Chestnut Street
Suite 800
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-536-1711
Mr. Robert Patterson
100 Jefferson Street
Suite 300
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-539-8686
