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 Systemic Ortho Expertise
Orthopedic malpractice cases often involve surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or delayed treatment, leading to permanent impairments or complications. A significant number of orthopedic surgeons face malpractice claims, with some studies indicating that nearly 15% of surgeons are sued annually and the vast majority will face a claim by the age of 65.
Common issues include fractures, spinal injuries, and hip/knee replacements.
Our Medical Expert Team
Board-certified professionals with extensive courtroom experience and deep understanding of legal requirements for medical testimony.
Christopher Travers, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
- Board-certified Orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstruction (joint replacement)
- Director of the Orthopedic Robotics and Navigation Program at UPenn and is the lead educator for the arthroplasty training curriculum
- Lead Orthopedic Quality and Safety Officer at Pennsylvania Hospital
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
- 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
Clive M. Segil, M.D., F.R.C.S., F.A.C.S.
Orthopedic Surgeon
- Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 50 years of orthopedic surgical experience, including extensive practice in Los Angeles
- Specialized expertise in spine, hip, scoliosis, and joint replacement, with advanced fellowships in hip surgery and spine surgery
- Extensive teaching, consulting, and expert-evaluation experience, including Independent Medical Examiner and Qualified Medical Evaluator role
Richard Fields, DPM
Podiatrist
- Board-certified podiatrist with board qualification in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
- Extensive expertise in complex foot and ankle trauma, including fractures, dislocations, reconstructive surgery, and failed prior surgical cases
- Strong diabetic limb-salvage experience, including treatment of diabetic infections, ulcerations, PVD, and collaboration with vascular surgery and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Why MD Experts?
- Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeons
- Specialized joint replacement analysis
- Deep understanding of surgical standards
- Comprehensive record review
- Systemic error identification
- Clear testimony for judge and jury
Get a Clear Medical Perspective
Orthopedic cases are complex. Let our experts clarify the clinical facts for you.