Orthopedic Surgery Independent Medical Examiners in Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri

Spinal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery - Dr. Benjamin Crane, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon with 17 years of experience, specializing in neck and back disorders, injuries, and spine surgeries. He performs Missouri and Illinois IMEs and maintains a thriving practice treating and operating. Skilled in workers' compensation cases and civil litigation, Dr. Crane delivers clear, definitive reports with in-house quality assurance. His expert opinions and testimony make him a trusted resource for complex spine-related legal case

Dr. Benjamin Crane, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with over 17 years of experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of spine and neck disorders, including cervical myelopathy, radiculopathy, lumbar stenosis, trauma, osteoporotic fractures, and spinal infections. Dr. Crane is an expert in advanced surgical techniques such as minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc arthroplasty, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, and computer-navigated instrumentation. He has extensive experience performing Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and personal impairment ratings in Missouri and Illinois, making him a sought-after expert in workers' compensation and civil cases. Dr. Crane is adept at providing detailed and definitive medical-legal reports, supported by a rigorous in-house quality assurance process to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. His ability to articulate clear medical opinions and provide expert testimony...

Lee's Summit, Missouri

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified Hand Surgeon & Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Procedures Performed: Carpal Tunnel Surgery Cubital Tunnel Surgery Upper Extremity Surgery Tendon repairs and transfers Finger, Hand, Wrist, Forearm, Elbow, Arm & Shoulder fracture surgery Nerve and Tendon repairs De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Arthritis Surgery and Joint Replacement Tendonitis Surgery Dupuytren’s Surgery and Needle Aponeurotomy Trigger finger surgery Xiaflex dupuytren’s contracture treatment Lower Extremity fracture surgery

St. Louis, Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery, Spinal Medicine - 25% of practice includes IMEs and medical record reviews. Reports, if requested, generated in a timely manner. Multiple orthopedic body parts, including spine, examined or reviewed if requested. Practice includes general orthopedics, upper and lower extremities and spinal conditions. Medical School: Saint Louis University Internship: University of Illinois Chicago Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Missouri Kansas City Fellowship: Tulane University affiliated hospitals

Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Founding member and Fellow, North American Spine Society IME Certification: CIME Certified, American Board Independent Medical Examiners, Ver 6 30+ years performing general orthopedic surgical procedures and spinal surgery.

Chesterfield, Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Board-certified fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. Experienced with worker's compensation, personal injury, auto/liability, disability examinations. Defensible, comprehensive IMEs and ratings based on sound evidence-based guidelines and literature. In-house QA process to assure the highest quality. Experienced with all orthopedic conditions and body parts.

Board-certified fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. Experienced with worker's compensation, personal injury, auto/liability, disability examinations. Defensible, comprehensive IMEs and ratings based on sound evidence-based guidelines and literature. In-house QA process to assure the highest quality. Experienced with all orthopedic conditions and body parts.