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 Traumatic Brain Injury Expertise
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) account for a significant portion of medical malpractice claims, reflecting the high stakes involved in diagnosing and managing head trauma. Nearly half of TBI-related lawsuits involve failures in timely diagnosis or inadequate monitoring following head injuries – particularly in emergency or surgical settings.
In such cases, neuroimaging (CT or MRI) and neurological assessments serve as the clearest records of the patient’s condition and the care provided. Missed or delayed recognition of signs like increased intracranial pressure, altered consciousness, or worsening symptoms often form the basis of litigation.
Our Medical Expert Team
Board-certified professionals with extensive courtroom experience and deep understanding of legal requirements for medical testimony.
Burt Reynolds
TBI Program Director
- Foundation in Patient-Centered Care
- Specialization in Neurodiagnostics
- Leadership and Business Development
- Telehealth and Access Expansion
- Pioneering Early Cognitive Detection
Alexander Peebles
TBI Managing Partner
- Healthcare executive with 20+ years leading transformative growth in clinical operations, surgical care, and patient-centered strategies
- Advances neuroscience through an integrated approach linking mental, physical, and behavioral health
- Focused on brain function’s impact across orthopedics, pain, sleep, and trauma-informed care
- Proven in building high-performing teams and innovative programs that bridge science, care, and community
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
Steven Zielinski, MD
Neurosurgeon
- A highly skilled and experienced neurosurgeon specializing in back and neck surgery
- In 2020, became the first in the U.S. to perform a new 360 polymer "metal-free" lumbar fusion
- Top-ranked surgeon in his field by Money Magazine in 2003
- Serves as an Active Medical Board reviewer for Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Quality of Care
Why MD Experts?
- Board-certified Specialists
- Expertise in neuroimaging analysis
- Deep understanding of TBI protocols
- Comprehensive record review
- Systemic error identification
- Clear testimony for judge and jury
Get a Clear Medical Perspective
TBI cases are complex. Let our experts clarify the clinical facts for you.