Dr. Theresa M Tarcha, DC
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Office: 310-318-9543
Dr. Tarcha has an active chiropractic practice in Southern California, and has been treating patients for 39 years. She has trial and deposition experience for both Plaintiff and Defense. Cases include vertebral artery dissection, carotid artery dissection, stroke, spinal cord injury, herniated discs from chiropractic manipulation, brainstem injury, wrongful death, sexual assault, sexual battery, and medical battery. She has been retained in cases involving State Board complaints and accusations.
Dr. Tarcha served as President of the California Chiropractic Association, Los Angeles Southwest District, and was on the Board of Directors for the CCA. As a district president, she held State Board approved continuing medical education classes for doctors in California. Additional teaching experience includes Supervising Doctor for the Southern California University of Health Sciences, clinical internship program.
Dr. Tarcha was appointed as a Qualified Medical Examiner for the State of California, and conducts Independent Medical Evaluations.
- Chiropractic
- Medical Malpractice
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: University of Connecticut, Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
Qualified Medical Examiner - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Chiropractic Association
National Traumatic Brain Injury Association
Past President, California Chiropractic Association, Los Angeles SW District - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Supervising Doctor, Southern California University of Health Sciences Clinical Internship Program
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: 250
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Carotid Artery Dissection, Herniated Discs from Manipulation, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Stem Injury, Wrongful Death, Sexual Assault, Sexual Battery, Medical Battery, State Board Accusations and Complaints
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 60%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 40%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 12 times in the last 4 years.
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: April 2026
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 6 times in the last 4 years.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Initial case review of the chiropractic and medical records, and a phone discussion of my opinions with the attorney is $ 975.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Additional document review is $ 450 per hour.
Available Upon Request