Dr. Michael G. Klassen, Chief Consultant of Orthopaedic Forensic Services, is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, in full-time practice, as President of Monterey Peninsula Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute. He is also a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and has been certified by the State of California as a Qualified Medical Evaluator.
He has extensive training in the proper diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, and is skilled in diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention. He is experienced in diagnosing and treating injuries, whether from motor vehicle accidents, sports activities, or industrial incidents.
Dr. Klassen has conducted extensive orthopaedic related research and made numerous presentations, and has volunteered his services to sports organizations as Medical Director, Physician, and Team Orthopaedic Surgeon. He is on the Board of Councilors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Board of Directors of the California Orthopaedic Association.
Please call for a complete CV, including research, presentations and publications.
Services for attorneys, insurers, and government entities include:
Independent Medical Examination (IME)
Personal Injury Evaluation
Agreed Medical Evaluation (AME)
Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME)
Workers’ Compensation Evaluation
Medical Record Review
Standard of Care Review
Opinions as to Causation, Impairment, and Medical Care and Treatment
Expert Witness Testimony
Locations in Monterey, San Jose, Bakersfield, Las Vegas, Phoenix.
Practicing according to the ethics standards of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Klassen is an ADVOCATE FOR THE FACTS.
