Medical Experts for Malpractice & Personal Injury Cases
AMFS is America's premier medical expert witness and consulting company. We are a trusted partner with the legal community and provide a superior method of retaining medical experts. Since 1990, we have provided board-certified medical experts in over 10,000 medical malpractice and personal injury cases with a 92% win-rate compared to the industry average of 28%.

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Dr. William Alvin McElveen is a board certified neurologist who is also a Fellow with the American Academy of Neurology. He is also

Certified in the medical subspecialty of Vasculary Neurology

Certified to interpret MRI and CTscans by the American Society of Neuroimaging

Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.

Dr. McElveen is recognized as one of the best doctors in the country by the Center for the Study of Services and is listed in "Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare" 2000-2001. He founded Bradenton Neurology in 1979. He has been performing Independent Medical Examinations and serving as an expert witness for 12 years.

Specialties

Diseases of the Brain

Diseases of the Spinal Cord, Nerves and Muscles

Disorders of the Nervous System

Neuroimaging - MRI, CT scans

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Dr. Michael A. Siefman, PT, DC, D.A.C.A.N. is a Board Certified Diplomate of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology and a Licensed Physical Therapist. At his 1500 square foot facility, Dr. Siefman offers physical therapy, x-ray evaluation, physical examinations and rehabilitation exercises. He also provides physical capacity evaluations in an effort to determine restrictions and limitations as it pertains to trauma related injuries. Dr. Siefman's services include electrodiagnostic evaluations.

Dr. Beatrice C. Engstrand, M.D., F.A.A.N., is a Board-Certified Neurologist, fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, assistant professor of neurology at New York Medical College and published author. She practices clinical neurology in Huntington, NY, is president of the Neurodegenerative Disease Foundation and is a recognized expert in her field.

In her Radio Broadcast, "Neurology with Dr. Engstrand," each Sunday night from 10:30-11 P.M. on WOR 710AM EST, Dr. Engstrand invites her listening audience and the medical community to explore a host of topics, with the ultimate goal of improving her listeners' mental, physical and emotional well-being. These topics include creative pursuits and holistic remedies, as well as traditional state-of-the-art scientific advances.

A noted author, Dr. Engstrand's book entitled, The Gift of Healing - A Legacy of Hope is a story of triumph and personal victory over monumental adversity. Please visit Dr. Engstrand's website for further information.

Dr. Harvey Cantor has over 30 years in Pediatric Neurology private practice. He is an experienced, Ivy League trained accomplished Medical Expert. Dr. Cantor completed his training at some of the best medical institutions in the world. He has a unique ability to communicate difficult medical concepts in everyday language. As a Clinical Professor of Child Neurology, Dr. Cantor has the skills and experience to help win medical malpractice and medicolegal cases.

Areas of Expertise:

Cerebral Palsy

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

Birth Trauma and Injuries

Life Expectancy of Neurologically Impaired Children

Erbs Palsy

Head Trauma and Sequele

Lead Poisoning

Neurological / Brain Damage

Spinal Cord Damage

Post Traumatic Convulsions

Autism

Mental Retardation

Services Offered:

Present Information and Analysis in an easily understood manner

Assess medical records for Standard of Care Issues

Review medical records and / or examine patient

Assess and critique Life Care Plans

Identify future medical needs and costs

Provide relevant medical literature supporting important case issues

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

Dr. Victoroff is Harvard-trained and double board certified in both Neurology and Psychiatry. He has consulted and provided testimony at trial for 15 years across the U.S. in many criminal and civil cases both for defense and plaintiffs.

Dr. Victoroff is Certified by the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, Certified in Neurorehabilitation, and a Diplomate of the American College of Forensic Examiners. He is the author of many peer-reviewed scientific articles in neurology and psychiatry and serves as Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.

Dr. Victoroff's Areas of Expertise Include:

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Memory Disorders
• PTSD
• Human Aggression
• Terrorism
• Homicide

Dr. Lawson Bernstein, MD, is a Board Certified Forensic Neuropsychiatrist, with subspecialty expertise in the assessment and treatment of closed head injuries, stroke, toxic environmental exposure, chronic pain conditions, and other neuropsychological/neuropsychiatric conditions. Trained at Cornell, he is an academically published, former Residency Training Director at a major academic residency program in the U.S.

Dr. Bernstein has extensive criminal and civil experience, working for both Plaintiff & Defense in insanity defense and death penalty cases. He is a Consultant to local, state and federal courts and other regional forensic agencies / facilities, and is available for regional and national presentations.

Areas of Expertise Include:

General Psychiatry

Brain Injury

Stroke

Chronic Pain

Psychopharmacology

Substance & Alcohol Abuse

Neurotoxicology

PTSD

Standard of Care

Child Abuse

"Shaken Baby Syndrome"

Workplace Related Psychiatric Issues

Toxic Environmental Exposure

Available nationwide - references on request.

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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

MRK Medical Consultants provides Medical-Legal Evaluations to help legal and insurance professionals reach appropriate conclusions about their client's situations. MRK provides a wide array of medical experts that offer objective review and analysis of personal injuries. Each stage of the process—research to review, analysis to opinion—is addressed in a comprehensive manner in order to help legal and insurance professionals reach appropriate conclusions about their client’s situations. MRK has over forty board certified physician specialists and many with subspecialty certifications. MRK provides physician experts to the entire State of California, the Reno/Lake Tahoe area and Las Vegas, and we travel to many areas of the United States. Physical therapy, registered nurses, physician assistant and billing review consultants are available services MRK provides. Oncall MD's in office daily to discuss your needs if you are unsure of what expert you need.

Edward W. Younger, III, M.D., Medical Director of MRK Medical Consultants, specializes in Orthopedic Surgery. He has extensive experience in total joint replacement, as well as reconstructive surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. He was instrumental in bringing computer navigation technology to his hospital. He has served on the orthopedic trauma staff at Mercy San Juan Medical Center and serves on the Medical Executive Comitee at Mercy San Juan. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the California Orthopedic Association.


Dr. Michael R. Klein, Jr., M.D., specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and is a founding member and the first Medical Director of Northern California Orthopedic Centers. He is a senior member of the medical staff at Mercy San Juan Medical Center and was involved with the development of the orthopedic section of the Level II Trauma Center.

Dr. Klein is a clinical instructor at University of California, Davis, Medical Center, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the American Medical Association and the California Medical Association.

MRK's Areas of Expertise:

Orthopedics Neurosurgery / Neurology Rheumatology General surgery / trauma Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Cardiology Geriatrics Sports Medicine RN Physical Therapy Chiropractic Orthopedics

Neuropsychology Podiatry Vascular Surgery Family Practice Anesthesiology Ophthalmology Optometry Urology Gastroenterology Infectious Disease Pulmonary Medicine Critical care Otolaryngology