Dr. Michelle Wolpov, PT, DPT, MBA, ATC CSCS
Physical Therapy Expert Witness Services
48 State Route 33
Freehold, NJ 07728
Freehold, NJ 07728
Mobile: 908-692-9364
Introduction
I am an experienced PT Expert Witness, having worked for both plaintiff and defense attorneys in 26 states, handling 200+ cases since 2005. I'm easy to work with and I have many repeat "customers" attorneys. I have 35 years experience as a PT and I own an Orthopedic and Sports Medicine PT Facility in Manalapan, NJ. See www.PhysicalTherapyExpertWitneess.com for more details.
Areas of Expertise
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Sports Medicine
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Dr. Michelle Wolpov is an Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Expert with over 35 years of experience in her field. Dr. Wolpov is a licensed Physical Therapist, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY 1987), a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from EIM Institute of Health Professions (2011), and a master’s degree in business (MBA). She has treated patients in her own outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy practice founded in 2002 and located in Manalapan, NJ.
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Litigation Support - Dr. Wolpov has worked as an Expert Witness in the field of Physical Therapy for both plaintiff and defense attorneys in over 26 states, and has handled over 200 cases since 2005. Offerings include: litigation consulting, standards of care, research and investigative activities, affidavits of merit, opinion reports, expert witness testimony and depositions, and court appearances.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: • Physical Therapy Standards of Care
• Physical Therapist Negligence
• Physical Therapy Malpractice
• Orthopedic Physical Therapist Negligence
• Personal Trainer Negligence
• State Practice Acts
• Physical Therapy Code of Ethics
• APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice
• Personal Injury
• Slip and Fall Injuries
• Gym / Fitness Injuries
• Disability Duration
• Utilization of Equipment & Therapeutic Modalities
• Scope of Practice Issues
• Physical Therapy Fraud
• Physical Therapist Fraud
• Billing and Coding
• Use of Marketing and Advertising
• Health and Safety Issues
• Healthcare Utilization Management
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Plaintiff (65%)
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Defense (35%)
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 28
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: June 2023
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: Never been disqualified.
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 4
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 17 years
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Offerings include: litigation consulting, standards of care, research and investigative activities, affidavits of merit, opinion reports, expert witness testimony and depositions, and court appearances.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $350/hr. (First meeting is free)
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $350/hr.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $500/hr.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: 1/2 Day $2,000; Full Day $4,000
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