Orthopedic Surgery Independent Medical Examiners in Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Sports medicine, knee, shoulder, arthroscopy, trauma, hand and elbow, foot and ankle, and nonoperative spine

I have been a University professor for almost 40 years. I have practiced at a level 1 trauma center all these years. I am Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a certificate of added qualifications In sports medicine. I am fellowship trained in all aspects of sports medicine, arthroscopy, knee and shoulder reconstruction. I Have been an Associate Editor of the Journal Of Arthroscopy. I have published more than 20 papers in peer-reviewed journals. I have been ABIME certified in the 5th and 6th edition of the AMA guides for more than 20 years

Schaumburg, Illinois

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Double board-certified in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery, fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon covering everything Hand to Shoulder. IME and record review experience across workers' compensation and personal injury matters involving fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, rotator cuff and labral tears, nerve compression (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel), crush and traumatic injuries, ongoing pain conditions, and post-surgical outcomes. Reports within one week. Direct cell access.

Training and Credentials Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and subspecialty board certified in Hand Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Active Illinois medical license. Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, The Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. Orthopaedic surgery residency and MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Professional Memberships Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand. Medical-Legal Experience Independent medical evaluations, medical record review, causation and second opinion evaluations, narrative reports, and deposition and trial testimony. Retained equally by both petitioner and respondent counsel in workers' compensation matters, and by plaintiff and defense counsel in personal injury matters. Direct treatment of injured workers in an active surgical practice, including return to work determinations and evaluation of pro...

Champaign, Illinois

Orthopedic Surgery, Spinal Medicine - Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Complex Adult Revision Surgery, Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Spine Disorders, Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteoporotic Compression Fractures, Independent Medical Evaluations, Medical Record Review (IME), Section 12 examinations, AMA Guides to the evaluation of permanent impairment 6th edition, Record Reviews, Expert Witness, Trial Testimony, Workers' Compensation

Jesse P. Butler, MD, CIME, ABOS certified, fellowship trained and certified independent medical examiner and practicing spine surgeon. Dr. Butler offers an evidenced based medical opinion for spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx) related cases. He has extensive experience with Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), Section 12 examinations, AMA Guides to the evaluation of permanent impairment 6th edition, record reviews, expert witness, trial testimony and complex and revision spine surgery. Dr. Butler is a past member of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Medical Fee Advisory Board (2004-2011). Northwestern University - Orthopedic Surgical Residency, Chicago, Illinois Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center - Spine Surgery Fellowship, Chicago, Illinois Highly credible expert witness renowned for clear defensible medical opinions.