Surgery: Neck Surgery Expert Witnesses

Hugh S. Selznick, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with subspecialty fellowship-based training in Orthopaedic Traumatology. Dr. Selznick is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). He holds academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and has served as Medical Director/Chief of Trauma Services for Orthopaedic Trauma Services at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in Las Vegas. He is the Medical Director of Consultants Medical Group since 2006.

Litigation Support - Dr. Selznick performs Orthopedic Independent Medical Exams and Record Reviews and can provide objective reviews and analysis of cases arising from personal injury litigation. He also has access to a network of highly qualified physicians across other subspecialties, allowing us to bring in additional expertise when needed. He has extensive experience in forensics since 2006, and has been able to assist attorneys and insurance professionals in understanding the medical/orthopedic issues particular to each case, with a focus on utilizing evidence-based medicine.

Areas of Orthopedic Trauma Expertise:

Education/ Training:

• BA in Biological Sciences from Cornell University (Magna Cum Laude, Arts & Sciences)
• MD from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, elected to Alpha Omega Alpha
• Orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute in New York, served as Chief Resident
• Fellowship in Orthopaedic Traumatology at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle

Dr. Farr Ajir, MD, MBA, FACS, CIME, is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon with more than 35 years of experience in the treatment of disorders of the Brain and Spine. He is also Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (CIME).

Dr. Ajir has been staff neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Systems.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and California Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) with many years of leadership and administrative experience in healthcare delivery.

Litigation Support - As an expert neurosurgeon with decades of experience, Dr. Ajir offers services to attorneys representing plaintiff and defendant. He performs Independent Medical Examination, and provides expert reviews and medical-legal opinions. Dr. Ajir holds medical licenses in California, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin, and Utah. 

Areas of Expertise: 

Brain

Spine

Shawn A. Hayden MD, PhD, MBA, President and CEO of ONTO Orthopedics, has over 25 years of experience as an Orthopedic Spine, Trauma and Sports Medicine Surgeon in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tech, high-quality care to his patients. For this reason, he is constantly training on some of the latest diagnostic and operative technologies. 

Litigation Support - Dr. Hayden assists medical doctors, scientists, lawyers and law firms with civil matters, malpractice cases, business guidance, and idea generation. His services include medical record review, thorough reporting of causation, depositions, and trial testimony as needed.

Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.