Medical Record Review

Background: Do you have a forged or altered document? I can promptly and accurately solve your problem. My years of experience can solve cases of forgery, altered numbers, record alteration, graffiti, anonymous writings and poison pen letters. As a Certified Document Examiner I examine and identify signatures, hand printing, handwriting, initials, and numbers. I also study documents made by computer printers, typewriters, and markings on walls, glass, wood or even automobiles. I compare papers, inks, printing, typewriting, computer-generated documents, facsimiles, photocopies, rubber stamps and holes made by a stapler or hole punch.

I am a forensic document examiner and a certified forensic physician—uniquely combining two scientific disciplines that each help people in need. My special interest is altered medical records, but I examine all types of documents for authentication or alteration. I have ongoing research studies correlating peculiarities in handwriting and health issues. I am the only private document examiner in West Central Texas, but I am available for cases anywhere in the world. If you are a law firm, I'll be glad to fax you a copy of my Curriculum Vitae so you can have it on file next time a forgery case comes across your desk. See my website for additional information or CALL ME NOW!

Documents Examined:

Forged, altered or counterfeit documents

Checks, Wills, Deeds, Legal Contracts

Insurance Records

Court Documents

Medical Records

Computer-printed or Typewritten Documents

Photocopied or Facsimile Documents

Latent Impressions

Services Include:

Case preparation consultation

On-site examination

Laboratory examination and analysis

Document photography

Preparation of court exhibits

Preparation of written reports

Deposition or courtroom testimony

Steven R. Graboff, M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners and a Certified Forensic Physician. He has had an active Orthopaedic Surgery practice in Huntington Beach, California, since 1985, and he brings considerable expertise and experience to the forensic medical legal community.

With over 20 years of litigation support experience, Dr. Graboff has qualified and testified as an orthopedic expert witness over 400 times for both the plaintiff and defense in cases throughout the United States.

Dr. Graboff received his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine in 1980. He did a general surgery internship at the University of California Irvine Medical Center and affiliated hospitals from 1980 - 1981, and he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training in 1985 from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and affiliated hospitals, Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Graboff was first certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 1987. He has been re-certified by the Board in January 1998 and most recently re-certified effective January 2008. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is appointed by the State of California as a Qualified Medical Examiner.

Dr. Graboff is a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners, the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, the Orange County Medical Association, the California Orthopaedic Association, the Association of University Professors, the California Faculty Association, and the California Teachers Association. He has volunteered his services as the team physician for the Garden Grove School District for 10 years and participated in the CIF Southern Section Athletic Safety Commission.

Dr. Graboff has been teaching Orthopedics, differential diagnosis, and musculoskeletal radiology in the Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach, College of Health and Human Services, for over 10 years. He is a guest lecturer at the University Of California Irvine School Of Medicine and an Instructor in the Clinical Foundations teaching program. He is a medical specialist and advisor for the City of Huntington Beach Emergency Operations Center, and he volunteers his services with the Medical Reserve Corps, Orange County, California.

Dr. Julie Armstrong has more than 20 years of Nursing & Psychology experience in the Mental Health Field. She began her career as a Registered Nurse on the psychiatric units at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital. She retains her expertise and her certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and is an Expert Witness for the Board of Registered Nursing.

As a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Dr. Armstrong has conducted forensic evaluations since 1999. Specialty areas include the evaluation of injured workers for worker's compensation and civil claims, and allegations of emotional distress and trauma. She has expertise evaluating children and adolescents as well as adults. She is a content expert for the California Board of Psychologists.

Dr. Armstrong has also appeared on IDtv (Investigation Discovery television's) Wicked Attractions as a psychology expert and has served as a technical advisor to tv's CSI and been cited as an expert in several online and print publications.

Areas of Expertise:

Psychological Treatment and Malpractice

Expert Witness

Workers' Compensation

Employment Law

Sexual and Workplace Harassment

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Dr. Barry J. Benjamin, M.D. is an experienced, practicing, Board Certified Otolaryngologist on the clinical faculty of a major academic institution and hospital.

With over thirty years of clinical practice in general otolaryngology, and several years experience in providing opinions and testimony, Dr. Benjamin is able to provide credible and effective expert opinions. He is on the clinical faculty of a major New England Medical School and is on the staff of an internationally known specialty hospital in Boston. Dr. Benjamin is interested in case review in support of defense or plaintiff.

Benjamin Lerman, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco and a practicing Emergency Physician with extensive experience as a medical expert witness. He is well regarded for his efficient and fast review of the records, as well as his ability to communicate effectively when testifying. Dr. Lerman has reviewed and testified in both Plaintiff's and Defense cases on the following matters:

Aneurysms

Appendicitis

Abdominal Pain

Heart Attacks (MI)

Trauma

Stroke

LICENSES:
California Medical Board License #G065066.
Drug Enforcement Agency License #BL0748674.

CERTIFICATIONS:
Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Wendy Britton Knau, RN, CPC is a Health Care Consultant with over 26 years of experience. Her professional experience ranges from Headnurse of Renal Dialysis to Medicare Fraud & Abuse Manager.

During the past 25 years Ms. Britton Knau has assisted physicians, hospitals, and clinics with accurately Coding and Billing services to Medicare and Medicaid. Her proactive consulting has assisted medical providers with minimizing fines, penalties, and overpayments during Medicare/Medicaid and third-party payer audits.She also can determine Usual & Customary(UCR) Medical Fees.

Providers Assisted:

• Physicians (Solo Practice)
• Multi Specialty Clinics
• Billing Companies
• Universities
• Home Health Agencies
• Teaching Facilities
• Pediatric Clinics
• Physical Therapists

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Dr. James Strader, Jr., MD, FACC is a full-time practicing General Invasive Cardiologist, experienced in all areas of cardiovascular medicine>. Dr. Strader is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiology. He is currently in private practice and serves as the Chief of Cardiology at The Medical Center of Plano, TX. A published author in his field of expertise, Dr. Strader has given Presentation and Lectures both nationally and internationally. His most recent awards include Cardiologist of the Year”, from The Medical Center of Plano in 2011 and the Max R. Ungar Award from the USAF Society of Flight Surgeons in 2008.

Dr. Strader's main focus is on the Medical Management of all Cardiovascular Disease. He possesses specialized knowledge of Cardio Vascular Imaging and Therpeutic Procedures, including cath lab, TEE, echocardiography, stress testing, and arrhythma testing. He also has special expertise in Aeromedical Cardiology and Return-To-Flight-Status Decisions.

Cardiovascular Consultation Services:

Coronary Disease Heart Attack Diagnosis and Management Arrhythmia Management Hypertension Hyperlipidemia Vascular Disease

ICU Care Critical Care Cardiac Cath Lab Alvular Heart Disease Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis and Management CV Imaging

Certifications:

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2002

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005

Diplomate, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, 2008

Fellow, American College of Cardiology, 2008

Aeromedical Examiner, Federal Aviation Administration, 2010

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Dr. Joseph S. Carey, M.D. is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon. He has served as a Clinical Professor at UCLA and is currently Clinical Professor of Surgery at UC Irvine. Since entering private practice, he has held appointments as Chairman of the Thoracic Surgery Sections at Santa Monica and Saint Johns Hospital in Santa Monica, Centinela Hospital in Inglewood, and Torrance Memorial Hospital and Providence-Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance. He currently has active staff privileges at Torrance Memorial, Providence-LCOM, Harbor-UCLA and Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach.

Dr. Carey has served as a member of the National Database and Standards and Ethics Committees of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and has served on the Society's Council on Quality Assurance and Patient Advocacy. As a member, he has addressed quality issues in thoracic surgery programs at a national level, and has served as visiting reviewer at hospitals in California as well as other states. He has managed quality improvement programs funded by private foundations, and has published papers on practice standards and processes of care in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

Caron Jones, RN, MSN,CNM, FNP, serves as an Expert Witness for Nursing Litigation involving OB / GYN, L&D, ER, ICU / CCU, and Urgent Care cases. A Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Jones has over 34 years of experience. Her practice includes 12 years of advanced practice serving Women and 13 years of Emergency Room, Trauma, Intensive care, Critical Care, and Labor & Delivery / Birth Center Management. She also has over 8 years of High Risk Obstetrics / Labor & Delivery, Emergency Room, and Trauma experience.

Ms. Jones has been honored with the Outstanding Emergency Nurse award from the Peninsula Emergency Council and the Govenor’s Nomination for Most Outstanding Nurse for EMS.

Memberships:

• American College of Nurse Midwives
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• NC Chapter of American College of Nurse Midwives

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.