Foot and Ankle 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

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's prestigious list of more than forty consultants are active clinicians and surgeons, who are all board-certified or eligible in one or more specialties. 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. Our office physicians are available for telephone review of the merits of your case before you decide to proceed.  

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 served on the orthopedic trauma staff at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California, for more than fifteen years and was instrumental in bringing computer navigation technology to that institution. 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 was involved with the development of the orthopedic section of the Level II Trauma Center at Mercy San Juan Medical Center. He served as a clinical professor at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center for more than thirty years. He has been a member of the North American Spine Society since 2009 and was awarded the David O. Selby Award in 2020 for his contributions. He is 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. He retired from the USAF in 1998 after being on active duty during the Vietnam War, and he was activated for Operation Desert Storm in 1991. 

MRK's Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Mark J. Conklin is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience in treating Complex Foot and Ankle Conditions. He has spent over two decades specializing in ankle replacement surgeries and is recognized for his role as an expert witness in malpractice, personal injury, and workers’ compensation cases. With his commitment to staying at the forefront of orthopedic advancements, Dr. Conklin provides top-tier care to his patients.

Litigation Support - Dr. Conklin provides expert witness services for plaintiff and defense in medical malpractice, personal injury and worker's compensation cases. His services are available for IMEs.

Dr. Conklin has reviewed over 120 cases and been in over 20 depositions. He is skilled in presenting complex medical information in a clear and understandable manner, ensuring that juries and judges grasp the key medical issues.

Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Conklin is a Former President of Woodridge Orthopedic Clinic, Chairman of the Lutheran hospital department of Orthopedic Surgery, President of the Golden Ridge Surgery Center, President of Panorama Orthopedic and Spine Center and President of the Colorado Orthopedic Society.

William B. Stetson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine with an expertise in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Stetson spends over 90% of his time in clinical practice and research and has over ten years experience as an expert witness and in reviewing complex medical-legal issues. He is the Team Physician for the USA Men's and Women's Olympic Indoor Volleyball Teams and accompanied both teams to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. He is a former athlete himself, a two time All-American volleyball player at the University of Southern California (USC). He is also a recipient of the NCAA's prestigious Silver Anniversary Award, given to former NCAA athletes who have gone on to distinguish themselves after graduation. 

Areas of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialization:

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Tristan Dacunha, MD, is an Emergency Room Physician with over 15 years of evaluating cases for some of the largest firms in New York. Certified as an Expert in 2007, he is available to attorneys for plaintiff and defendant.

Medical Experts in the Fields of:

• Emergency Room Malpractice
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home Malpractice
• Podiatry and Foot Surgery Malpractice
• Ulcers

Available for:

• Motions to Oppose Summary Judgment
• Case Reviews
• Certificates of Merit
• Case Analysis
• Court Testimony
• General Consultations