EXPERTS

Michel F. Brones, M.D., a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a member of the American Burn Association has served as an Expert Witness since 1981 conducting more than a thousand IMEs, 300 depositions and 40 trial appearances evenly for both plaintiff and defense. Burn injuries represent 90% of his cases, but he has been involved [...]

Dr. Barbara J. Justice, Board Certified Forensic Psychiatrist,  began her career in medicine as a surgeon in New York City in 1982.  After several years as a practicing surgeon, she decided to enter the field of Forensic Psychiatry.  She received training in all aspects of psychiatry as well as the law, during her Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at [...]

Dr.  Cheri Adrian received her Ph.D. from UCLA and has gone on to amass over 25 years of experience in forensic psychology, specializing in assessing psychological injury and credibility in allegations of psychological injury. Dr. Adrian has been named Expert in over fifty civil cases, including  cases of wrongful termination, medical malpractice, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, [...]

Jeffrey Glaser, M.D. is double board-certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders which cause pain. He is the Medical Director of the Glaser Pain Relief Center in Encino, California. A large focus of Dr. Glaser’s practice is on spine mediated pain (i.e. back pain and sciatica) [...]

Dr. Roee Rubinstein, M.D. is Board Certified in both Hand and Wrist and Plastic Surgery. He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard in 2000, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He then obtained his M.D. from The School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO in 2004. He served his Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh [...]

Clive Segil, M.D., is renowned internationally as a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He has treated thousands of patients over five decades in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada and The United States. Dr Segil’s specialties are spine and scoliosis, hip and knee replacements, all diseases related to the musculoskeletal system. He received his medical degree from the [...]

Dr. Karen Kim Quirk, M.D. is board certified in General and Vascular Surgery. She earned her under graduate degree from University of California at Berkley in 1998, where she was awarded a UC Regents Scholarship. Dr. Quirk earned her medical degree from the University of California at Irvine, School of Medicine in 2006. Dr. Quirk [...]

David Z. Schreier, M.D., F.A.C.S. specializes in robotic-assisted and oncological surgery at his private practice in West Hills, California. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He earned Bachelor of Science and Medical degrees from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Schreier [...]

Carl J. Orfuss, M.D. is a Board Certified Neurologist and has practiced at the UCLA Neurological Clinic since 1976 as well as maintaining a private practice. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland and served his Internship and Residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami Florida. In 1968 to 1969, Dr. Orfuss [...]

Nicholas M. Donin, M.D. is a Board Certified Urologist who specializes in urological oncology. He accomplished his undergraduate work at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA., and prior to earning his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in N.Y., Dr. Donin spent two years at the Neuro-Oncology Branch of the National Cancer [...]

Craig S. Best, DO is a Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist, who received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. He served an internship in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Since 2016, Dr. Best has been on staff at the Orthopedic Specialist of [...]

Barbara C. Breger, M.D. is a board certified Ophthalmologist who earned her medical degree from the University of California, School of Medicine in San Francisco and served her residencies at The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York in Ophthalmology, Pathology and Neurology. Dr. Breger accomplished her undergraduate degree from The University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Breger [...]

Arthur E. Lipper, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has participated as an Independent Medical Examiner and Expert Witness for both the plaintiff and the defense in many civil cases throughout the years.  He is also a State of California Qualified Medical Evaluator in the Workers’ Compensation system. Dr. Lipper received his medical [...]

Dr. Galina Nikolskaya, M.D.  is dual-board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and in Clinical Neurophysiology by the American Board of Medical Specialties. She specializes in Traumatic Brain Injury, neurological injury, nerve and spinal cord injuries, concussion and post-concussion syndrome. Her education includes: a BA from Case Western Reserve University, [...]

Dr. Joseph Ghitis, M.D. is Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology, from which he also received a Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuroradiology. Through his training and experience working at several Level I Trauma centers, he has gained considerable skill assessing and diagnosing complex cases, which he has carried over to [...]

Dr. Thomas J. Zaydon, Jr.is board certified plastic and reconstructive surgery with 25 years of experience. He received his MD from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. He treats the following conditions: burns, nasal fractures, facial fractures, open wound, skin ulcers, scars, ruptured/displace breast/body implants. He has hands-on experience with difficult catastrophic cases including severe burn victims. [...]

Dr. Pamela Hall is a licensed psychologist who has been a psychotherapist and psychodiagnostic evaluator for over 30 years. Dr. Hall has provided Cognitive and Competency evaluations for individuals with head injuries such as TBI and stroke, and progressive cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. Assisting them and their impacted loved ones, since [...]

Dr. Malcolm Margolin, Board Certified OB/GYN, has served as an Expert Witness and testified in several legal proceedings throughout his career.  He has been a practicing OB/GYN since the early seventies and is presently maintains a private practice in gynecology with the Cedar-Sinai Medical Group. Dr. Margolin was a Clinical Professor at the Los Angeles [...]

Dr. Kayem, M.D. is board certified in Otolaryngology (ENT),  Head & Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery. He has a primary practice in Beverly Hills and Mammoth Lakes, California, Las Vegas, Nevada and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands covering Otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery. Dr. Kayem received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa in [...]

Payam Khalepari, D.M.D. graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts in 2004. He earned his B.S. degree in Biological Sciences from the California State University at Northridge, California. He is certified for the CEREC CAD/CAM system for ceramic restorations and has a Branemark certificate in Implant Dentistry. Dr. Khalepari runs his [...]

Samuel Ross, M.D. is Board Certified as an Internal Medicine physician with a specialty in Primary Care. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in 2013. Dr. Ross practices in Beverly Hills, California and is a board member of the Cedars Sinai Leadership Advisory Council. He serves as Medical Director at [...]

Ellen Shirman, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified in clinical neuropsychology. She has been in private practice since 1994, evaluating and treating patients with acquired brain injuries, various neurological and mental health conditions. She has served as an Independent Medical Evaluator and has testified in several trials over the past 20 years. [...]

Dr. Rosenbaum is a board certified clinical psychologist and former active duty U.S. Navy psychologist, serving as chief clinical and forensic psychologist for the southeast region and head of largest military mental health clinic in the region with 50,000 patients enrolled to the clinic. He earned his doctorate at The George Washington University, School of [...]

Gary Brazina, M.D., FACS. Is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, and industrial medicine. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery; the Arthroscopy Board of North America and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Brazina received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, where he also completed [...]

Melissa Jean Durham, Pharm.D, is an Advanced Practice Pharmacist,  licensed by the California State Board of Pharmacy in 2018.  She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the USC School of Pharmacy in 2007. Currently Dr. Durham is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the USC School of Pharmacy; she specializes in Pain Management and [...]

Frank C. Candela, M.D., F.A.C.S. specializes in robotic-assisted and oncological surgery. He is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He began his surgical practice in California in 1989. Education has always been an essential part [...]

Daniel A. Plotkin, MD, MPH, PhD is a geriatric psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in providing clinical care, developing and leading clinical programs for older adults with mental health conditions (including dementia), and providing expert medical-legal services. He is Board certified in general psychiatry and in geriatric psychiatry, and he is a member [...]

Mark Goldstein, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. He received a Master’s Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University before earning his Medical Degree at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Goldstein Interned and served his Residency at UCLA-Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was also a Fellow in Medical [...]

Andrew D. Krasnoff, M.D. is board certified in pediatrics. He attended Stanford University as an under graduate and earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California in 1981, than served his pediatric internship and residency and a fellowship in adolescent medicine at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Krasnoff has had faculty appointments [...]

Dr. James G, McPherson, III, M.D., M.P.H. is a Board Certified Thoracic Surgeon practicing in Ventura County CA. and  has experience as an Expert Witness. He attended USC as an under graduate and earned his Doctor of Medicine and a Masters of Public Health at Tulane University of Medicine, New Orleans, LA. Dr. McPherson served [...]

Dr. Michael J. Blumenkrantz, M.D. is Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine and Diplomate in the subspecialty of Nephrology. He is also a specialist in clinical nutrition. Dr. Blumenkrantz received his under graduate degree from Columbia College in New York, and his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York in 1968. He [...]

Dustin Jon Lloyd, D.O. is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist who earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University –AZCOM located in Glendale Arizona. He served his Residence at the University of Arizona Medical Center and a Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. Lloyd is presently with [...]

Dr. Joseph Marzouk is Board Certified for Internal Medicine with a sub-specialty in Infectious Disease. He received his under graduate degree from Princeton University and his Medical Degree from Boston University, School of Medicine. He served his Residency at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals and was a Follow, Infectious Disease at the University of California, [...]

David H. Stern, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Geriatrics. He received his medical degree from SUNY Medical Center, Brooklyn N.Y. in 1967 and served his Internship and Residency at Kings County Hospital, also in Brooklyn N.Y. Dr. Stern is a retired Clinical Instructor in Medicine at U.C.L.A. Department of Medicine. He [...]

Dr. Allan Bernstein, D.P.M., is a Board Certified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He was awarded his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree Magna Cum Laude by the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.   He then completed surgical residencies at Cherry Hill Hospital [...]

Marvin Pietruszka, M.D., J.D. is Board Certified in Forensic Pathology and Toxicology and Preventive Medicine. He earned his M.D. at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in 1972, completed his Pathology Residency at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine in 1976, and also received a Masters Degree in Forensic Toxicology in 2004 from the University [...]

Harvey Alpern, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California in 1964 and completed residencies in Internal Medicine and in Cardiology at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles.  He then earned a Fellowship in Cardiology at St. George’s Hospital in London, England. Dr. Alpern established his private practice in Cardiology in [...]

Matthew Tobin Quirk, M.D. graduated cum laude as an undergraduate from Harvard University and went on to obtain his Medical Degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where he was president of the Medical School Council and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. He remained at UCLA for his radiology training, serving as the [...]

Dr. Andrew Wittenberg is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). He earned his Medical Degree from Temple University School of Medicine, his Masters in Public Health from Drexel University and completed his residency at Los Angeles County – USC [...]

Dr. Farr Ajir, M.D. is a practicing and Board Certified neurosurgeon with more than 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, disorders and injuries of the brain and spine, expert reviews, and Independent Medical Examinations (IME). In addition, he is currently, Staff Neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System, Diplomate American Board of Neurological Surgery, Certified by [...]

Dr. Joshua Pretsky is Board Certified in psychiatry and has extensive experience conducting AME and QME evaluations and treating injured workers. Dr. Pretsky completed medical school at UCLA and his residency in Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he received the Pfizer Resident of the Year award and the Horowitz Award [...]

Dr. Fey has been a practicing chiropractor in Westlake Village, California since 1997. He earned his doctor of chiropractic from Life West Chiropractic College in San Carlos, California. Dr. Fey also earned a B.S. in Athletic Medicine from San Diego State University. He is a member of the faculty at the Southern California University of [...]

Dr.  David Zakin, Clincal Psychologist, has a clinical specialtization in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.  He  has taught workshops and conducted training sessions on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Medicine. Dr. Zakin served for many years, as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric [...]

Dr. Scott Kopoian has provided expert witness testimony in both the Federal and Superior Courts and has testified in over 60 office depositions. He specializes in psychological assessments as in Independent Medical Examiner for personal injury and labor law cases, including discrimination and immigration waivers. His primary psychological clinical experience includes the evaluation and treatment [...]

Dr. Alexandra C. Linscott is a clinical psychologist specializing in criminal and immigration proceedings.   She holds master’s degrees in both psychology and theology and was awarded her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA in 2010.  She is bilingual in English and Spanish and provides expert witness testimony for the [...]

Dr. Leiken, Board Certified Child and Adult Psychiatrist, has served as an Expert Witness in several cases during his career. He has maintained a private practice in Encino, California since 1966. Dr. Leiken has given 28 lectures worldwide on subjects including “The Treatment of the Gender Identity Disorder” and “The Role of Psychoanalysis in Influencing [...]

Dr. Stefanie D. Peters, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, has over 25 years experience serving as an expert for both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of civil cases and has provided expert testimony in Federal and Superior courts. Her testimony has been highly regarded for its fairness and objectivity and for her ability to speak [...]

Dr.  Cheri Adrian received her Ph.D. from UCLA and has gone on to amass over 25 years of experience in forensic psychology, specializing in assessing psychological injury and credibility in allegations of psychological injury. Dr. Adrian has been named Expert in over fifty civil cases, including  cases of wrongful termination, medical malpractice, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, [...]

Dr. Pamela Hall is a licensed psychologist who has been a psychotherapist and psychodiagnostic evaluator for over 30 years. Dr. Hall has provided Cognitive and Competency evaluations for individuals with head injuries such as TBI and stroke, and progressive cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. Assisting them and their impacted loved ones, since [...]

Ellen Shirman, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified in clinical neuropsychology. She has been in private practice since 1994, evaluating and treating patients with acquired brain injuries, various neurological and mental health conditions. She has served as an Independent Medical Evaluator and has testified in several trials over the past 20 years. [...]

Sasha Watts, Ph.D. has been a Qualified Medical Evaluator for the state of California for the past ten years. She has specialized in the areas of Workers’ Compensation treatment evaluations, surgical authorizations, case consultations and treatment of industrially-related trauma. Dr. Watts earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, [...]

Dr. Joshua Pretsky is Board Certified in psychiatry and has extensive experience conducting AME and QME evaluations and treating injured workers. Dr. Pretsky completed medical school at UCLA and his residency in Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he received the Pfizer Resident of the Year award and the Horowitz Award [...]

Sharon Goldstein, Ph.D., QME, has practiced in the workers’ compensation arena since 1990, and has been a State of California Qualified Medical Evaluator since 1995. In addition to maintaining an active private practice, Dr. Goldstein has performed thousands of medical-legal psychological evaluations that address complex issues of diagnosis, causation, permanent disability, and apportionment. Dr. Goldstein [...]

James L. Deck, Ph.D., QME, has been a licensed psychologist since 1991, and has evaluated and treated workers’ compensation claimants for the past 28 years. A State of California Qualified Medical Evaluator since the mid-1990’s, Dr. Deck has performed thousands of medical-legal evaluations, including QME and AME evaluations. Dr. Deck obtained his Ph.D. from the [...]

Jon F. Chaffee, M.D.,  has been a Board Certified Psychiatrist since 1995 and a State of California Qualified Medical Evaluator for the past several years. Dr. Chaffee graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1989 and received Psychiatric Fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Chaffee [...]

Dr.  David Zakin, Clincal Psychologist, has a clinical specialtization in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.  He  has taught workshops and conducted training sessions on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Medicine. Dr. Zakin served for many years, as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric [...]

Jill K. Torres, Ph.D., QME,  has been performing QMEs, AMEs, Fitness for Duty and Pre-surgical Psychological Clearance evaluations since 2011.  She has extensive knowledge and understanding of psychopathology and psychopharmacology, DSM-V, psychometric testing, AMA and ACOEM Guides.: Dr. Torres maintains a private practice where she provides individual cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy that includes focus on chronic pain and [...]

Dr. Stefanie D. Peters, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, has over 25 years experience serving as an expert for both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of civil cases and has provided expert testimony in Federal and Superior courts. Her testimony has been highly regarded for its fairness and objectivity and for her ability to speak [...]