Dr. Arman Torbati has over twenty years of clinical practice, interspersed with teaching, lecturing, writing and research in the field of Prosthodontics. He is an established clinician in the Placement and Restoration of Dental Implants, as well as Dental Esthetics, Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, and Complete / Partial Removable Dentures.

Dr. Torbati is proficient in dental prosthetic laboratory techniques and dental photography. He has been teaching in graduate Prosthodontics program at University of Southern California both in clinical and laboratory aspect of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Torbati is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and an Associate Clinical Professor of Advanced Prosthodontics at the University of Southern Californian Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

Dr. Charles S. Syers, D.D.S., M.A., is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he has been Chief of Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery for over 20 years. He is an Associate Professor at two dental schools and the recipient of the "Most Valued Professor" award. Dr. Syers is also an Associate Editor of "The American Journal of Pain Management."

Dr. Syers has been acknowledged as a Daubert qualified expert in over 6 states. He has performed qualified medical and dental exams concerning issues of apportionment and disability ratings. He has also been acknowledged as a Forensic Investigator by the courts in criminal matters. Dr. Syers is also an expert in the area of appropriate and necessary care and treatment of injury.

Dr. Syers lectures extensively in the following areas:

Dental and Medical Malpractice

Nerve Injury

Traumatic Injury

Injury to the Temporo Mandibular Joints

Dr. Syers is available for case support and analysis with respect to issues concerning standard of care and proposed treatment. Dr. Syers offers a free telephone consultation.

Please contact Dr. Syers at 650-347-2614 or legaldent@aol.com.

Dr. S. Robert Davidoff, DMD, FACP has thirty-five years of clinical practice, interspersed with teaching, lecturing, writing and research. An established clinician in the Placement and Restoration of Dental Implants, as well as dental esthetics, private practice development and crown and bridge prosthodontics.

Dr. Davidoff is proficient in dental prosthetic laboratory techniques, dental photography and computer sciences. He is a former Director of Education in charge of all implant related educational programs for Impla-Med and APM-Sterngold.

SOCIETIES:

Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists

Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics

Diplomate International College of Oral Implantologists

Fellow International College of Oral Implantologists

Fellow, Academy of Osseointegration

Mastership, American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics

Member, American Dental Association

Member of the Human Race

Healthcare Litigation Support is a team of experts - physicians, healthcare administrators, reimbursement specialists, health organization experts, health insurance experts, and other healthcare personnel - with broad, extensive experience and expertise in medical and administrative malpractice issues, physician practice operations, hospital management, health insurance and TPA issues, Medicare and Medicaid, medical billing and collections, fraud and abuse, managed care and other areas.

Healthcare Litigation Support is a team of experienced healthcare experts who consult on litigation issues and testify as needed. In addition to the four Principals, there is a larger group of Associates, individuals with specific expertise and areas of knowledge, we include in order to fully serve the needs of the legal community.

Areas of Expertise:

Audit Medical Standards of Care Dental Standards of Care Geriatrics and Nursing Home Care Standards Long Term Care Standards Health Insurance Health Insurer-Provider Relations Managed Healthcare (HMO, PPO)

TPA (Third Party Administrator National Accreditation Guidelines Medicare / Medicaid Federal Employees Health Benefits Program CDH (Consumer Driven Health Plans) ERISA, COBRA, EMTALA, HIPAA Physician / Hospital Joint Ventures Qui Tam and False Claims Act

Representing Both Plaintiff and Defense, Our Services Include:

Review Case for Merit

Analyze Medical and Administrative Events

Identify Causation

Address Standards of Care

Research Relevant Literature

Interpret Contracts in Light of Industry Standards

Evaluate Case Strengths and Weaknesses

Develop Deposition Strategy

Prepare a Defensible Report

Articulate Complex Issues to Triers of Fact

Medical Consultants Network (MCN) is a national provider of Medical Judgment Services. Since 1985, MCN has been an industry leader in providing Medical Management Services and Solutions to the Workers' Compensation, Automotive and Casualty Liability, Group Health and Disability Markets. They perform examinations throughout the United States and Canada. Their network of credentialed medical consultants includes over 16,000 physicians from all medical specialties.

MCN's physicians and other medical consultants are recruited and credentialed specifically for the provision of medical judgment services. Their consultants have been selected for their willingness to understand the unique role that the Independent Reviewer / Examiner must fill. MCN's consultants provide an objective and outside review of medical claims; by assessing records, claimant history and examination factors to reach their conclusions and create a written report to help their clients make claims decisions.

Independent Medical Examinations (IME) services include:

Early Assessments

Functional Capacity Exams (FCEs)

Return to Work Evaluations

Fitness for Duty Exams

Third Medical Opinions (TMOs)

Family Medical Leave Evaluations

ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)

Medical Peer Review services Include:

Utilization Review

Peer to Peer Conversation

Peer Panel Review

Pharmacological Review

Radiological Review

Expert Witness Review

Act 6 Peer Review

Decision Point Review

New York No Fault Peer Reviews

Medical Bill Review Services Include:

Cost Management Review

Utilization Review Services include:

Independent Specialty Matched Reviews

Independent Utilization Reviews

External Reviews

Dr. Parviz Azar-Mehr, Prosthodontist, is a dental specialist who has received post doctoral training in crowns & bridges, dentures, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and TMJ disorders. Dr. Azar-Mehr learned Prosthodontics as a post-doctoral student at London University, New York University, and the University of Michigan.

Dr. Azar-Mehr has practiced and taught dentistry for over 25 years. Currently, he is Professor of Clinical Dentistry in the Department of Post-Doctoral Education, Advanced Prosthodontics, of the School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California ("USC").

With vast experience in complex dental restorations and rehabilitation, Dr. Azar-Mehr often serves as a consultant to other dentists and receives referrals from them. He has published many articles on dentistry and Prosthodontics in professional journals, and lectured extensively at dental schools and professional conferences, in this country and abroad.

Dr. Sam Morhaim, DDS, FICOI, PC is a specialist in Periodontics with an emphasis on Implant Procedures. Dr. Morhaim offers the latest and most advanced techniques in periodontics including surgical procedures for Bone and Soft Tissue Regeneration, as well as therapy involving antibiotic placement in local sites.

Dr. Morhaim can review any case pertaining to Dental treatment needs. He has 10 years experience in reviewing cases, writing reports, and testifying in depositions as well as in a court room. Dr. Morhaim will testify on behalf of both plaintiff and defendant.

Dr. Morhaim's Qualifications are as follows:

Diplomate of The International Congress Of Oral Implantologists

Past Director of Periodontics / Implant Dentistry at Flushing Hospital Medical Center

American Dental Association

American Academy Of Periodontology

Nassau County Dental Society

Northeast Society Of Periodontology

International Congress Of Oral Implantologists

Police Surgeons Benevolent Society

Simplant Academy Organization

Biomet 3I's Platinum Status Member for Implant Dentistry