Internal Medicine Independent Medical Examiners

Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Internal Medicine Independent Medical Examiners found here provide independent medical exams (IMEs), medical evaluations, impartial examinations, independent medical assessments, vocational assessments, functional capacity evaluations, impairment ratings, second opinions, return to work evaluations, or fitness for duty exams to evaluate the extent of disability, permanent impairment or injuries.

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Paul E Stander, MD, MBA

Stander Forensic Services, LLC

Paradise Valley, Arizona
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - I am Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. I have over 42 years of clinical practice experience and have over ten years experience performing disability evaluations for both Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Services, Inc. I have extensive experience as well as a medical expert involving personal injury cases in both the medical and non-medical environments including occupational settings.
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Nicole K Ward, DO

La crescenta, California
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Board certified internist and rheumatologist specializing in musculoskeletal disorders, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, and the evaluation of environmental, traumatic, and stress related medical conditions.
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Extensive experience in the application of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. Areas of clinical and medico legal expertise include chronic musculoskeletal pain, connective tissue disease, metabolic myopathies, reactive arthritis, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), crystalline arthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and other complex systemic conditions.
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Nkiruka Ndu, MD

Justlaw Medical Services

Visalia, California
Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine - Worker's Compensation Correctional Healthcare Occupational Medicine Perform independent Medical Examinations where liability is an issue.
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Dilaawar J Mistry, MD, MS, ATC

Dilaawar J Mistry MD, PLLC

Fort Collins, Colorado
Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine - Concussion, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-concussion syndrome, headache, dizziness, vestibular/oculomotor dysfunction, cognitive impairment, cervical injury/whiplash, chronic pain, musculoskeletal injury, autonomic dysfunction, PTSD, functional impairment, causation analysis, mechanism of injury, imaging review, medical record review, independent medical examination (IME), personal injury, workers’ compensation, evidence-based medicine
Dr. Dilaawar (Danny) Mistry, MD, MS, ATC, is a dual-trained physician in Internal Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with more than 25 years of experience in clinical, academic, and sports medicine settings. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mistry is the Founder and Medical Director of Aasha Brain Clinic in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializing in evidence-based evaluation and treatment of concussion, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), and complex musculoskeletal and medical conditions. He has served as Primary Care Team Physician for USA Swimming since 2005 and was Chair of the USA Swimming Concussion Task Force between 2016 and 2025. A former Associate Professor and Co-Medical Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia, Dr. Mistry helped establish innovative cardiovascular and concussion screening programs for elite athletes to prevent sudden cardiac death and improve return-to-play safety. He has authored multipl...
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Vince Faridani, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM

Melbourne, Florida
Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Respiratory Failure, Stroke, Deep Vein Thrombosis, COVID, Fractures, Wounds, Confusion, Encephalopathy, Malnutrition, Malignancy, Acid Reflex, Anxiety, Depression, Obstructive Sleep Apnea [OSA], Back Pain, Causation, Standard of Care , Functional Impairment, Long Term Disability. Falls. Accidental Falls. Slip and Falls. No fault. Car accident Veteran-focused IMEs. Veteran evaluation with Nexus letters.
Dr. Faridani is a U.S. trained, board-certified, internal medicine physician. He has been in clinical medicine for over 10+ years. Dr. Faridani conducts Independent Medical Exams [IMEs] for long-term disability, worker's compensation cases. Additionally, Dr. Faridani has experience with the intrinsic process of VA disability, impairment ratings, disability benefit questinnaires [DBQs] and NEXUS letters. Dr. Faridani’s IME practice covers a wide range of injury assessments, including car accidents, chronic pain cases, personal injury, slip and fall incidents, spinal and orthopedic injuries, occupational health cases, and no-fault claims, providing comprehensive evaluations. Throughout Dr. Faridani practice he has published over 2 dozen case reports that have been accepted, recognized, and presented at state and national conferences. Moreover, as a testimony to Dr. Faridani success in medicine he has been recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Physician and Society o...
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Miguel A Lorenz, Medical Doctor

The Performance Lab, LLC

Tampa, Florida
Internal Medicine
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Thomas C Hilton, MD

Jacksonville, Florida
Cardiology - Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Cardiology. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Congestive Heart Failure. Heart disease.
Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three gro...
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CHARLES TALAKKOTTUR, MD, CMD

TAMPA, Florida
Internal Medicine, Disability Evaluations - Board-certified and recertified Internal Medicine physician with Certified Medical Director (CMD) designation. Licensed in 30 states. Extensive experience performing IMEs, record reviews, impairment and disability evaluations, and medical necessity assessments. Expertise in multi-system medical conditions, causation analysis, MMI, functional capacity, and return-to-work determinations. Known for objective, evidence-based opinions and prompt, defensible reports.
Board-certified Internal Medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience in hospital, outpatient, skilled nursing, and long-term care settings. Certified Medical Director (CMD). Licensed in 30 states and available for nationwide IMEs, record reviews, and expert medical opinions. Extensive experience evaluating complex general medical, multi-system, and functional impairment cases including cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, neurologic, infectious, chronic pain, obesity-related, and geriatric conditions. Skilled in causation, apportionment, MMI, work capacity, disability status, and future care needs. Experienced in workers’ compensation, personal injury, disability, long-term care, and utilization review matters. Offers timely scheduling, clear communication, and reliable report turnaround. Available for in-person and telehealth examinations.
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Jerome Siegel, MD

Naples, Florida
Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine - Workplace exposures/injuries, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, rehab problems, environmental, allergies, asthma, toxic and chemical exposures, infections, mold, indoor air quality, pain mgmt, traumatic brain injury, cardiorespiratory and body system complications, catastrophic cases, long Covid, complex case review, impairment, disability.
ABMS Board Certified Occupational Medicine ABMS Board Certified Internal Medicine MPH - Master of Public Health - Boston University School of Public Health
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Carl A Dragstedt, DO, FACC

Dragon Oaks Consulting, LLC

Alachua, Florida
Cardiology - Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Disability and employability limitations due to Cardiovascular Disease, Chest Pain, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Defibrillator, ICD, Valvular Heart Disease, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Pacemaker, Pulmonary Embolism, Anticoagulation, Blood Thinner, Sudden Cardiac Death. Provides timely, professional, thorough, and objective reports. Readily available with flexible scheduling to meet client’s needs.
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Constance George-Adebayo, MD, FACP

Christ the King Healthcare

Loganville, Georgia
Internal Medicine
Civil Surgeon, Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Principal Investigator for Clinical Trials, Travel Medicine, Weight Management. Currently, a Medical Director at Christ the King Medical Center.
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Ned Okarter, MD

APEX Medicine

Mableton, Georgia
Internal Medicine - Hospitalist, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Critical Care medicine, Sickle cell patients, stroke patients, ventilator care, Long-COVID, hospitalized patients, Cardiac Heart attack patients, cardiovascular disease, decubitus ulcer issues, opiate abuse, Pulmonary embolism, Wound Care, Disability
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NARENDRA K GARG, MD

Narendra K. Garg MD PC

Naperville, Illinois
Internal Medicine, Pain Management - Medicine - Broad experience in Internal Medicine, Varicose veins (Phlebology) and Telemedicine
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Charles M Yarborough, MD

CYHealthAssociates, LLC

Bethesda, Maryland
Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine - I am a Board-certified internist and occupational medicine physician who is licensed to practice medicine in Maryland, Virginia, other states, and D.C., with over 3 decades of experience. I perform Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), disability peer reviews, health-related consulting, impairment ratings, and litigation support for workers' compensation, epidemiology, and toxic tort (particularly asbestos, lead, chemicals). I was president of the American College of Occupational Medicine.
I have an in-depth knowledge, skills and abilities as an expert witness and has testified in depositions, hearings and trials in successful cases. I am a recognized expert in the field, being a leader of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2016 president-elect and 2017 president), publishing relevant articles in the peer-reviewed medical literature, serving as the Book Review Editor of the major occupational medical journal, and lecturing in this field including for the 2016 SEAK Annual Workers Compensation Conference. My practice provides the following services: • Independent Medical Evaluations responding to specific issues • Causation and work related issues • Appropriateness of care and treatment redirection issues • Assessment of Maximal Medical Improvement and Permanent Impairment and Apportionment • Return to work and work capacity issues • Rehabilitation issues • Medical Record review and Consulting Opinion • Litigation support including consul...
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Stefanos N. Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM

Cambridge Occupational Medicine Services

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine - Dr. Kales is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; Professor & Director, Occupational Medicine Residency; and Chief, Occupational & Environmental Medicine at Cambridge Health Alliance. He has special expertise in public safety (police and fire issues), toxicology, mold, latex allergy, workers comp, cardiovascular and sleep issues. A recent CV is attached.
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Lewis H Rosenbaum, MD

Royal Oak, Michigan
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - 40 years private practice, 20 years chairman, quality assurance committee at 1000 bed hospital expert in chronic pain disorders, fibromyalgia, complicated medical and rheumatic disorders, geriatric medicine and hospitalist medicine. I am Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and Geriatrics.
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Aldo A. Arpaia, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Consultants In Medicine

New Providence, New Jersey
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - Geriatrics,/Internal Medicine/General Practice/Preoperative Risk Assessment and Management/Cardiovascualr disease/Pulmonary disease/ Endocrinology/ Diabetes/ Telemedicine/Wound care. Deep vein thrombosis prevention and treatment Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine. Nursing home and Geriatrics Diagnosis and Management of Complex Diseases
Dr. Aldo Arpaia is board certified in Internal Medicine with a strong focus on Geriatric Care/ Elder care he is a physician licensed in the states of New York and New Jersey. Dr. Arpaia is a clinical professor at the Zucker School of Medicine, Northwell Medical Center and has expertise in preoperative medicine, geriatrics and internal medicine. He is comfortable evaluating complex diseases including but not limited to: diabetes, thyroid disease, deep vein thrombosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, pulmonary diseases. Dr. Arpaia has consulted for varied medical conditions and is comfortable opining on best practices, and quality care issues. He currently serves as PEARL Health ACO regional medical director. His vast experienced in utilization review, disease management and quality assurance makes him ideally suited to evaluate complex medical issues As an active practitioner, Dr. Arpaia averages over 100 hours of CME annually in his field and sees well...
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Mark Caryl, DO

Syracuse, New York
Internal Medicine
I have performed several independent medical exams over the years dealing with cognitive impairment, toxic exposure, hernias, asthma, rib fractures, prostate cancer, interstitial lung disease, ACL tear, DVT, whiplash, Long COVID, PTSD and anxiety among other medical conditions. I have worked with several different independent medical evaluation companies.
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Stephan B Simons, MD

Parkchester Medical services of NY

Bronx, New York
Internal Medicine
I am certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. I have done Internal Medicine IME's & Peer Reviews for several organizations since 2002
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Meyer N Solny, MD, FACG, AGAF

New York, New York
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology, gastrointestinal endoscopy, internal medicine, colonoscopy, colorectal, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines, pancreas, colon cancer, GERD, colitis, perforations, ischemic bowel, GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's, mesenteric ischemia. Board Certified Gastroenterologist and Gastrointastinal Endoscopy specialist. Columbia and Cornell trained clinician, Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology practice, staff NY Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell College o Medicine.
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Peter Goulden, MD FRCP PGCE CIME

Peter Goulden MD CIME

New York, New York
Endocrinology, Internal Medicine - I am an Associate Professor of Endocrinology at Mount Sinai in NYC. I also serve as Division Chief at Mount Sinai Morningside & West My areas of expert focus include type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, insulin pump therapy, hypoglycemia, diabetic foot ulcers, diabetic complications, testosterone, thyroid dieases, pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid, osteoporosis, obesity management.
Division Chief at Mount Sinai Morningside & West, and UAMS with a decade of experience as an academic endocrinologist in University and VA hospitals. ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (2016) and Endocrinology (2017). Dual UK Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Internal Medicine (since 2006). Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) by ABIME.
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walter j newman, MD

Eastern Nephrology Assoc.

Trent Woods, North Carolina
Internal Medicine, Nephrology - Special interest in the cardio-renal syndrome; Special interest in how OSA affects both the kidney and heart; Special interest in OSA treatments for CKD patients; Acute and chronic dialysis; Resistant hypertension; Electrolyte disorders; Renal Transplant issues;
- An acquired unique understanding of the effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on the development of pulmonary hypertension and subsequent right heart failure in CKD patients. - 2023 Previous Litigation defense of nephrologist in heart transplant patient with AKI, with plaintiff dropping case without prejudice. - An acquired passion for the effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Chronic Kidney Disease progression, unique in nephrology. - Talk given to North Carolina chapter American Nephrology Nurses Association ANNA) May/'24: "OSA in CKD, The Elephant in the Room". - Talk to be given to the National ANNA convention May /'25 Portland, Oregon: "OSA, The Remaining Culprit in the Progression of CKD".
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Curtis W Taylor, M.D.

Private Internal Medicine practice

CINCINNATI, Ohio
Internal Medicine - In my practice, I’ve focused on a wide range of adult health issues, particularly chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. This extensive experience has sharpened my ability to assess complicated health situations, which is essential for IME work. I’ve learned to evaluate a patient’s medical history thoroughly, conduct detailed physical exams, and interpret diagnostic tests effectively. These skills are crucial when it comes to providing accurate information.
I am a Board certified Internal Medicine physician with extensive experience taking care of patients with acute and chronic conditions. I am looking for more opportunities to do Independent Medical exams. My current private practice allows me the time and flexibility to respond to requests for my expertise. All reports will be finished on time with the utmost attention to detail and accuracy.
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John R Filip, MD, FAPWCA, FSVMB

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Internal Medicine, Cardiology - Cardiovascular Disease - Atrial fibrillation, Anticoagulation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Critical Limb Ischemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Contusion in MVA, Chest Pain, Heart Failure, Malpractice.
Dr. Filip earned his medical degree from the Medical University of Lodz, Poland. He served residencies at the Medical University of Lodz in Poland and in Philadelphia at the Jefferson University Hospital. He completed Cardiology Fellowship at the Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. He worked as an Attending at the Bryn Mawr and Lankenau Hospitals. He served as Director of Bryn Mawr Wound Care and Vascular Center. He formerly held faculty appointments at the Hahnemann University and Presbyterian – University of Pennsylvania. Board Certified. Published. Experienced in testifying in both plaintiff and defense areas.
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Marvin Portner, MD

Portner Medical Pc

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Internal Medicine, Allergy - i am board certified in both internal medicine, and allergy-immunology. i am trained to manage all adult conditions, excluding surgical. My academic position included teaching at all levels of medical training. I have managed the most complicated cases, written reports, and presented to large groups of doctors. In solo practice since 1978, i continued to see the most complex cases, usually needing reports to referring practitioners. my navy service in wartime has enhanced my skills.
speaker to large groups of physicians; publishing papers; chief of service at long beach va hospital {ucla affiliate]. navy service, including destroyer squadron medical officer broadened my experience with trauma, ptsd and physical therapy, rehabilitation . discharge rank of lieutenant Commander usnr. Married to a psychologist for 45 years . board member of los angels socitey of clinical hypnosis. 20 years of experience in california medical legal work. disability.
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Lige B. Rushing, Jr., MD, MS

Lige B. Rushing, Jr., MD, PA

Dallas, Texas
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Board Certified. Fibromyalgia, lupus, nursing home, medical malpractice, geriatrics, testimony, hospital, disability, breast implants, adverse drug reactions
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Cyrus A Vahdatpour, MD, MSc

Houston, Texas
Pulmonary Medicine - Disease, Internal Medicine - Eight years in internal medicine Five years and pulmonary critical care medicine Five years in pulmonary hypertension Four years in lung transplant Academic researcher Advanced lung disease specialist Medical Expert witness specialist Published clinician
Dr. Cyrus Vahdatpour is an assistant professor at the Baylor College of medicine. He is an advanced lung disease specialist with a focus on pulmonary hypertension and lung transplantation. His rigorous training at top academic institutions, which includes the University of Florida and the University of Pennsylvania, reflects his foundation in academics and advancing the field of his medical Specialties. He is a collaborative researcher who is well published on topics that relate to pulmonary vascular diseases, Right heart failure, Coronary microvascular dysfunction in the right ventricle, and Critical care outcomes In patience with advanced lung diseases. He has three years experience as an expert witness assisting VA patients with service connecting their pulmonary diseases and general internal medicine and has also worked with toxic exposures cases.
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Robert S. Brown, M.D.

Charlottesville, Virginia
Forensic Psychiatry, Internal Medicine - My unique credentials, 3 board certifications, allow for enhanced analysis of difficult cases. I graduated from the University of Virginia (UVA) for both college and medical school. At UVA, I completed dual residency training in internal medicine and psychiatry and completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the UVA Institute for Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy studying under Dr. Park Dietz. For more information, see my listing at seakexperts.com
I believe that forensic psychiatrists serve courts of law in administrative, civil, and criminal matters. My 3 board certifications assist me in these tasks and allow for enhanced analysis of difficult cases often involving psychiatric and medical conditions. My unique training allows me to untangle symptoms of mis-attribution. Complex cases often have many medical records spanning years of treatment that need to be studied and carefully applied to the questions before the court. It is important to evaluate cases for both the defense and plaintiff in legal matters. Areas of expertise; Administrative and Disability Cases: Boards of Medicine, Defense Base Act, Fitness for Duty, Homeland Security/ICE, Merit System Protection Board, Private Disability, Security Clearance Health/Mental Evaluations, VA Disability, SEC reports, FAA reports, and Workers' Compensation. Civil Cases have included: Capacity to Contract, Civil Rights Violations, Civil Commitment, Contested Wills & Estates, Dan...
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