Discover what could shift the outcome of your case.
Too often, the medical record is taken at face value. But what's documented isn't always what really happened.
At MD Experts, we dig deeper—beyond the chart—to uncover what was altered, delayed, or never documented at all.
- 1Did someone modify the chart after the patient coded?
- 2Were entries made hours after the event?
- 3How many times was the chart accessed before anything was documented on the record?
Specialized PM&R Expertise
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation malpractice claims commonly stem from failures in rehabilitation planning, inadequate pain management, missed diagnoses of radiculopathy and spinal conditions, and improper disability assessments following motor vehicle accidents or workplace injuries.
Substandard IME practices, delayed referrals for post-acute care, and insufficient evaluation of functional capacity can expose practitioners to litigation, underscoring the critical importance of evidence-based rehabilitation protocols and thorough, objective disability documentation.
Our Medical Expert Team
Board-certified professionals with extensive courtroom experience and deep understanding of legal requirements for medical testimony.
Stuart Rubin, MD, MPH
Double Board-Certified PM&R and Pain Medicine Physician
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Pain Management
- Double board-certified PM&R and Pain Medicine physician with 30+ years of experience in rehabilitation, chronic pain, disability evaluation, and post-acute care management
- Extensive expertise in falls, nursing home care, stroke rehabilitation, low back and neck pain, radiculopathy, sports injuries, home health care, and motor vehicle accident-related injuries
- Highly experienced in disability reviews, IMEs, chart reviews, and long-term disability evaluations, with over 1,000 independent medical and disability assessments performed nationwide
- Provides detailed, evidence-based case analysis with extensive testimony and deposition experience for both plaintiff and defense matters
Kayur Patel, MD
Healthcare Administrator | Systemic Error Specialist
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT EXPERT
- Keynote speaker on Systemic Errors
- Author of But It's Rare: Hardwiring Patient Safety
- Author of Anatomy of Systemic Errors
- Past Vice President of Quality for TeamHealth
- Past Regional Medical Director of Emergency Departments
- Past Chief Medical Officer of both hospitals and large private practices
Jessica Shaffer, RN
EHR Audit Trail Analyst
ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS EXPERT
- Emergency room nurse and expert in medical audit trails
- Uniquely trained in dissecting the anatomy of electronic health records (EHRs)
- Identifies hidden data such as timestamps, access logs, altered entries, and post-event modifications
- Helps reveal facts that can strengthen a defense or build a winning plaintiff's case
Why MD Experts?
- Double board-certified PM&R and Pain Medicine physicians
- Expertise in rehabilitation standard of care
- Deep understanding of disability evaluation protocols
- Comprehensive IME and chart review experience
- Systemic error identification
- Clear testimony for judge and jury
Get a Clear Medical Perspective
PM&R and pain medicine cases are complex. Let our experts clarify the clinical facts for you.