Spinal Medicine Independent Medical Examiners in Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

Neurosurgery, Spinal Medicine - Board Certified in Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine, Traumatic Brain and Spine Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Work Related Injuries

Dr. Mathews has practiced in Middle Tennessee over 24 years, and holds memberships in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and is Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Neurosurgery, Spinal Medicine - Spine surgery /peripheral nerve Workers Compensation Neuro-oncology/Gamma Knife radiosurgery

Dr. David Hauge practiced neurological surgery for 33 years in Knoxville, Tennessee. While retired from active neurosurgical practice effective March 31,2023, he continues to perform Independent Medical Evaluations, medical record reviews and provide utilization review and expert witness services. He maintains an active unrestricted medical license in Tennessee and remains on active status with the American Board of Neurological Surgery, participating in their Maintenance of Certification process.

Brentwood, Tennessee

Orthopedic Surgery, Spinal Medicine - Dr. Burleson is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. SPECIALTY FOCUS: Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusion and Reconstructive Surgery, Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery, Augmented Reality, 3-D Printed Implants, Spine Deformity Surgery, Revision Spine Surgery, Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery, Spinal Trauma Surgery, Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty, Epidural Steroid Injections, Facet Joint Injections, Medial Branch Blocks.

Dr. Burleson is a highly experienced Independent Medical Examiner with a focus on workers’ compensation, personal injury, auto and liability matters, and disability evaluations. He provides objective, defensible Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and impairment ratings grounded in widely accepted, evidence-based medical guidelines and peer-reviewed literature. He serves as an Independent Medical Examiner for both plaintiff and defense counsel in matters involving, but not limited to, claimed spinal injuries arising from accidents, incidents, or other events. Dr. Burleson’s experience includes the timely and thorough review of medical records, the performance of independent medical examinations, and the delivery of clear, credible expert opinions in depositions and at trial.