Otolaryngology Independent Medical Examiners

Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Otolaryngology 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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Michael P. Bernstein, MD

Michael P. Bernstein, MD, LLC

Enfield, Connecticut
Otolaryngology, Audiology - Otolaryngology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Hearing, Tinnitus,Apnea, Sinus Problems, Voice/Swallowing problems, Head and Neck Infections, Head and Neck Tumors, Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Trauma
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Michael J Clark, MD

Med Legal Pro

Venice, Florida
Otolaryngology - Gener Practice with specific focuses on hearing loss, sleep medicine and sinus surgery. Dr. Clark has extensive experience with balloon sinus surgery, balloon eustachian tube dilation, sleep apnea surgery including the hypoglossal nerve stimulator device (Inspire). Has evaluated many patients regarding hearing loss and tinnitus related to workman's comp.
Dr. Clark has extensive experience with implantable hearing devices including Cochlear Implants and BAHAs. He has severed as a Cochlear Implant subject matter expert for a large purchasing group. He has also been involved in clinical trials for balloon sinus and eustachian tube dilation.
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Paul E Lapco MD

Pompano Beach, Florida
Otolaryngology - Ear Nose and Throat, Facial Paralysis, ENT, Breathing Problems, Sinusitis, Sinus Surgery, Vertigo, Dizziness, Balance Disorder, Hearing Loss, Sleep Disorders, Throat Cancer, Noise Trauma, Balloon Sinuplasty, Car Accident, Head and Neck Surgery, Voice Problems, Hoarseness, Nasal Fracture/Trauma
Dr. Paul E. Lapco MD is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat surgeon and trained IME Doctor with over 20 years of overall experience. In addition to offering comprehensive care for the full scope of ENT conditions, he performs many minimally invasive procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and advanced endoscopic surgery – with a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus problems. He is also fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Lapco is an experienced expert witness, having served in both defense and plaintiff cases, trial and deposition, and disability assessment, the performance of IMEs, and forensic testing within his field. He has vast experience related to vehicle and work accidents, as well as insurance company claims. Dr. Lapco brings 15 years of clinical, research, and scientific experience to the analysis of each case and serves as an IME Doctor to 10-15 cases a year. Treatments and procedures: Balloon Sinuplasty, all in-office ENT procedures, Latera...
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Richard A. Beck, MD

Advanced Otolaryngology Services

Jacksonville, Florida
Otolaryngology - Dr. Richard A. Beck uses state-of-the-art testing and digital video examination equipment for diagnosis and documentation. Experience in complex case management for voice, swallowing, airway, sinus, and head & neck surgical cases. Available for IME, expert medical witness and case consultation. Areas of expertise: airway & voice (laryngology), swallowing & aspiration (dysphagia), otolaryngology / otorhinolaryngology (ENT / ear, nose & throat), ENT causation, ENT complications, nasal & sinus.
Dr. Richard A. Beck is a board certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) offering expert witness services with experience in testimony by deposition and at trial. He is a surgical expert in ear, nose, throat & airway. Over 25 years of expert witness practice, independent medical examination (IME) and case review. Expert review of causation in complex ENT cases. Dr. Richard A. Beck uses state-of-the-art testing and digital video examination equipment for diagnosis and documentation. Experience in complex case management for voice, swallowing, airway, sinus, and head & neck surgical cases. Available for IME, expert medical witness and case consultation. Areas of expertise: airway & voice (laryngology), swallowing & aspiration (dysphagia), otolaryngology / otorhinolaryngology (ENT / ear, nose & throat), ENT/ otolaryngology causation, ENT / otolaryngology complications, nasal & sinus (rhinology), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hearing & ear surgery otology), geriatric ENT, speech / voice, vo...
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David Brodner, MD

Boynton Beach, Florida
Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine - > 15 years of forensic experience -- Expert Witness 50% plaintiff/50% defense, IMEs, Disability evaluations, Patent issues Private practice focuses on Sinus, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine; also treats General ENT ailments: hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, fatigue-related accidents, sinus headache, balloon sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty, snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, ear infection, neck mass, sore throat, nose bleeds, and cancers of the head and neck.
Full time clinician double Board-Certified in both Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) – Head and Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine. National thought leader on balloon sinus surgery. Served on the Medical Advisory Board for Entellus Medical as one of three physicians charged with developing and implementing a physician education program for teaching balloon sinus surgery to other ENT surgeons. Duties included lectures, small-group conferences, live demonstrations during surgery, webinars, and hands-on cadaver labs. Published original research on the safety and efficacy of balloon sinus surgery and was charged with presenting the data at numerous national meetings. Over ten years of consulting experience. Experience includes expert witnessing, utilization review, disability review, and clinical research and development for medical device and pharmaceutical industry. Affiliate Assistant Clinical Professor, Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine, 2005-present. Engl...
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David Greene, MD, FACS, FARS

DAVID GREENE, MD, LLC

Naples, Florida
Otolaryngology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Sinus surgery, nasal surgery, nasal fracture, broken nose, FESS complications, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, occupational hearing loss, orbital injury, facial trauma, CSF leak, MVA, auto accidents, airbag, hearing loss, occupational hearing loss, gun shot noise trauma, gun range noise, tonsillectomy, medial rectus injury, anosmia, loss of smell and taste, blindness and csf leak after sinus surgery, complications of sinus and nasal surgery, mold. eardrum, explosion, TBI
HARVARD & YALE educated; STANFORD & UCSF trained. CLEVELAND CLINIC Florida Chairman of Otolaryngology. DOUBLE - BOARD CERTIFIED. Dr. Greene graduated from Harvard, phi beta kappa, & magna cum laude. He attended medical school at Yale & performed research at the NIH. Following Residency & Chief Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Greene completed a Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford. He then joined the Cleveland Clinic in Florida, where he attained the rank of Chairman of Otolaryngology. Dr. Greene later founded the Florida Sinus Institute, where he is currently providing comprehensive nasal, sinus & ENT surgery & medical care. Dr. Greene is a contributing author to multiple textbooks, has authored over 40 scholarly publications, and given over 180 lectures. Dr. Greene founded & directed the Cleveland Clinic Otolaryngology Symposium for 8 years, and has taught at numerous ENT courses nationally & internationally. He ...
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Michael T Hopfenspirger, MD, PhD

Greenwood, Minnesota
Otolaryngology
I have 15 years of experience in a general otolaryngology practice, seeing a broad spectrum of patients and diagnoses. I have completed hundreds of IMEs and pride myself in providing thorough, well-reasoned, well-supported opinions on a variety of ENT topics.
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Joshua James

McKinney, Texas
Otolaryngology
I am a board certified Otolaryngologist and have been in practice for 17 years, in part as a solo practice and currently as part of a large single specialty practice. I have participated in several chart reviews and occasional expert witness opportunities. I have served as the medical director for the larges non-profit care program in North Texas. I have also served as a delegate to the Texas Medical Association as well as Vice President for 4 year for Collin County Medical Society.
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Kevin F. Wilson, MD

ENT Specialists

Draper, Utah
Otolaryngology - ENT, ear, nose, throat, allergy, sinus, sleep apnea, snoring, sleep surgery, sinusitis, ear infection, hearing loss, tinnitus, ear ringing, dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, nasal fracture, facial fracture, thyroid, thyroid surgery, loss of smell, voice, hoarseness
Dr. Wilson is a board-certified comprehensive otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, specializing in and practicing the full breadth of the ENT field. He graduated from the highly-respected Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed residency training at the University of Michigan. He was then on faculty at the University of Utah for seven years and started a comprehensive allergy practice in the department, teaching and mentoring many students and residents. He has been growing a busy private practice since then. He has performed many independent medical examinations and chart reviews for workers compensation and disability cases. He has served as an expert witness in many malpractice, personal injury, and workplace injury cases, including five expert witness depositions for the 3M hearing loss litigation. Dr. Wilson has authored 20 peer-reviewed journal articles as well as review articles, book chapters, and poster presentations at national meetings. ...
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Michael Armstrong, MD

Richmond ENT

Richmond, Virginia
Otolaryngology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Board-certified in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Clinical expertise in ear, nose, and throat surgery, allergies, mold exposure, sinus disorders, cancer diagnosis, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, tonsils, hoarseness, facial trauma and soft tissue neck injuries following medical or surgical treatment, mold exposure, military service, hazardous noise, industrial accidents, motor vehicle accidents, strangulation assaults and other trauma.
When an accident or illness leaves a patient injured, it often requires a seasoned professional to interpret and explain the medical record. Dr. Armstrong is an experienced medical doctor and trained expert witness who has assisted plaintiff and defense attorneys in more than 400 criminal, medical liability, personal injury, or disability cases. Notable cases have included claims regarding 3M Combat Arms Earplugs, Iraq war, Afghanistan War, motor vehicle accidents, hospital death, missed cancers, strangulation, tinnitus, hearing loss, throat injuries, and surgical complications following neck dissections, tonsillectomies, nasal and sinus surgeries, and facial cosmetic surgery. The first phone call is complementary. Initial record review can usually be completed within 7 days of receipt. In some cases, an independent medical examination can be completed remotely using telemedicine. Dr. Armstrong is an ear, nose, and throat surgeon with advanced training in allergy, sinus surgery a...
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