Sports Medicine Independent Medical Examiners

Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Sports 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.

Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME

ORTHOCARE

Chino Hills, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Joint Preservation, and Total Joint Replacements. I'm an active Team Physician for a local university and take call at a Trauma Center. I have experience in managing complex cases. I take pride in my excellent bedside manner and reputation, and I perform comprehensive, detailed evaluations with a quick turnaround. Please e-mail /text for correspondence. 3 locations in CA IME: Chino Hills, Claremont, Orange County
Dr. Arianjam graduated as a Renaissance Scholar Magna Cum Laude at the University of Southern California. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He has extensive experience as a medical expert with complex shoulder, hip, and knee cases: Joint Preservation: including cartilage transplantation, biologics (PRP/ stem cell/ amnion), reconstructive ligamentous surgery, and meniscal repair /transplantation. In the shoulder, he performs the entire spectrum of surgeries from arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs including biologic augmentation, to partial, total, and reverse shoulder replacement. Modern Joint Replacement: minimally invasive robotic knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, navigation-assisted partial / total knee replacement, and total/ reverse shoulder replacement. Acute Traum...
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Benjamin Busfield, MS, MD, FAAOS, FACS

Diablo Orthopedic Consultants

Lafayette, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - I am currently in active practice as a busy general Orthopedic surgeon- with a broad spectrum of care to include all Orthopedic common conditions. Our goal is to give expert medical legal advice in case review without bias to plaintiff or defense. I have authored over 15 peer reviewed articles. We have 17 years of clinical experience in the field of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Communications and scheduling will be rapid.
17 years of expert witness work. including defense, plaintiff, and product liability cases. I have experience doing personal injury and malpractice case review.
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James L Chen, MD

James L Chen MD Inc

San Francisco, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Francisco. Board Certified & Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, and Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery. Arthroscopic and open treatment of Knee, Shoulder, Hip, Elbow, Hand, Foot, and Ankle injuries, including ligamentous surgery, fracture care, and total joint replacement.
Swarthmore College - BA; University of California Berkeley - MPH; University of California Davis - MD; University of Hawaii - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency; University of California San Francisco - Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, and Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery. Trained in 4th, 5th, & 6th Edition AMA Guides. Board Certified. Faculty at San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program. Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California San Francisco. Fellowship Director at San Francisco Sports Medicine Fellowship.
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Jeffrey Kantor, MD

Kantororthopedics

Valencia, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - General orthopedics, sports medicine, extremity injuries and surgery, spinal soft tissue injuries. 20 years experience.
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Kian Raiszadeh, M.D.

El Cajon, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Sub-specialized in shoulder and knee surgery, Experienced Orthopedic Traumatologist, treating upper and lower extremity trauma/fractures and infections, Expert in Spine Care, Founded SpineZone - a company that specializes in the non-operative treatment of orthopedic and spine related injuries
Dr. Kian Raiszadeh, MD is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 1998 and then completed his medical school at UC San Diego in 2002. He later completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Rutgers University in New Jersey in 2007. Dr. Raiszadeh then completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. After practicing as a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon at Kaiser Permanente for 7 years, he then practiced as an Orthopedic Traumatologist in San Francisco for 5 years. Dr. Raiszadeh also started a company focused on non-operative orthopedic care. He was the CEO & Founder of SpineZone/Livara for 9 years which focuses on a holistic approach to orthopedic care. SpineZone has served over 150K patients and is contracted with major health plans and health systems throughout the country.
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William B. Stetson, MD

Associate Clinical Professor, USC School of Med.

Burbank, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Dr. Stetson is an orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle with over 25 years of experience in trauma surgery. He is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the state of California and has served as an expert witness for the last 18 years in over 60 cases involving complex personal injury, workers compensation, malpractice and product liability cases. He has been a clinical professor at USC for over 25 years.
Dr. Stetson specializes in sports medicine with an expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. He has first-hand knowledge of athletic injuries and trauma related injuries with over 27 years of experience. Dr. Stetson is a full time practicing orthopaedic surgeon and he is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the state of California. He has served as an expert witness for the last 16 years in over 60 cases involving complex personal injury, workers compensation, malpractice and product liability cases.He has over 25 years of teaching experience as a volunteer professor of orthopaedic surgery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center where he teaches the residents orthopaedic surgery and arthroscopy. He has also served as the medical director and on the management committee of out-patient surgery centers. He is the author of over 45 peer reviewed publications and has over 100 national and international presentations. He has t...
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Robert P. Mack, MD

Integrated Medical Evaluations

Greenwood Village, Colorado
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Evaluation of spine and extremity impairments and disabilities. Record reviews, Peer Reviews and Expert testimony Level II certified Colorado QME certified California
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Regina O Hillsman, MD

Dr. R. Hillsman, MD, PC

Westport, Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Foot and Ankle, Industrial Medicine, General Orthopedics of 20 yrs. expertise, Board Certified and re-certified, also certified in sports medicine, back medicine and industrial care of injured workers
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Michael A Kuhn, MD

Middlesex Orthopedic and Spine Associates

Middletown, Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Ankle Arthroscopy, Cartilage Reconstruction Rotator Cuff Repair Total Joint Replacement-Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Ankle Non-Operative back pain Trauma
Decade of peer review, 3rd party review, expert witness, Independent Medical Evaluations and Records review. Large practice involving Workmen's compensation National expert in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Reconstruction, Cartilage Repair, and Orthopedic Surgery. Member and committee member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroplasty practice with robotic and non-robotic assisted surgery Extensive experience with therapeutics including PRP and Bone Marrow Procedures
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David Abbasi, MD

PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center

Delray Beach, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Double Board Certified and Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship- ACGME accredited. UHZ Sports Medicine Institute/Baptist Health South Florida. Coral Gables, FL. 07/2013-7/2014 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.Cincinnati, OH. 07/2008-06/2013 Doctor of Medicine (MD) Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL. 07-2004-07/2008 Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology and Premed University of Iowa.Iowa City, IA. 08/2000-06/2004 ABOS Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, (Double Board Certified.) 12/2019 Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). ABOS Step II oral exam. Chicago, IL. 08/2017 FDA certified in Biomet Oxford partial knee replacement. Salt Lake City, UT. 01/24/2014 ABOS Step 1 exam. Passed (Top 15% rank). 07/2013 Our Key Advantages: Expedited Scheduling: Prioritized CME scheduling in South Florida/Florida area Conveniences: Willingness to also travel for certain cases Efficient Communica...
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David Buzas, MD

OrthoCare Innovations Center

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder Surgery including: Instability, Rotator Cuff Tears and replacement. Knee Surgery including: Arthroscopic and open knee surgery, ACL Surgery, and Meniscus. Robotic hip and knee replacement.
-Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery -Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine at Ochsner Health in New Orleans -Surgical specialist of the shoulder, hip and knee -In practice for 4 years in Palm Beach County -Team physician and consultant for collegiate and professional athletes -Published in peer reviewed Journals and Books Areas Of Interest - Sports Medicine - Fracture Care - Knee arthroscopy and Robotic Replacement - Shoulder Replacement, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Arthroscopy - Robotic Hip Replacement - Regenerative medicine: Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cells
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Theodore A Evans, M.D.

South Florida International Orthopaedics, P.A.

Miami, Florida
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Dr. Theodore Evans is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in general orthopaedic surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Areas of Expertise: Knee Arthroscopy, Arthroscopic Surgical Repairs, Total Knee Replacement, Hip Injuries, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroscopic Surgical Repairs and Tennis Elbow.
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow (FAAOS) Florida Orthopaedic Society Miami Orthopedic Society
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Michael R. Gombosh, M.D.

South Florida International Orthopaedics

Miami, Florida
Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery - Sports Medicine, fractures, tendon/ligament/cartilage injuries, dislocations, arthroscopic surgery, joints, sprains/strains, & arthritis of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. Serving Miami. Dr Gombosh is double board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine from the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing in South Florida for over 9 years and is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified Sports Medicine - Board Certified Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine - Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH Offices in Miami, Kendall and Homestead
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Bharat C Patel, MD

DEUK SPINE INSTITUTE

Melbourne, Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physiatry, Sports Medicine - Interventional Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine,
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Joanne Halbrecht, MD

Halbrecht Orthopedics Biologics and Sports Medicine

Post Falls, Idaho
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Dr. Halbrecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in Sports Medicine with over 25 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal and injuries. The unique combination of her medical training and undergraduate degree in Engineering offers special expertise on causation. IME preferences include shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, ankle, wrist, foot and hand.
Dr. Halbrecht has been recognized for her expertise in arthroscopic surgery and orthobiologics. As a result, she has taught courses in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago to orthopedic surgeons from all over the world and has lectured nationally on orthobiologics indications, use and FDA regulations. She has several publications in orthopedic journals and has been a team physician for football and hockey.
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G. Klaud Miller, MD

Windy City Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Inc.

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
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Vishnu Potini, MD, MBA, FAAOS

HealthAdvise

Bloomington, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Dr. Vishnu Potini is an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, general trauma, overuse conditions, tendinopathies, hand/carpal tunnel, joint arthritis, and knee or shoulder pain injections for over 13 years. Training Medical Emory University 2011 Residency Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School 2011-2016 Fellow Detroit Medical Center 2016-2017 Orthopaedic Surgery-Sports Medicine Fellow MBA Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University 2020-2022 Certifications ABOS Orthopaedic Surgery Board ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine CAQ Gel One Knee HA injection treatment
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Matthew A Kippe, MD

SCOPE Consulting

Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board certified in Orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine. Special interests include shoulder surgery and Sports Medicine. Completed the Charles Neer adult shoulder reconstruction fellowship at the New York orthopedic Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. Currently in private practice for the past 14 years in Dartmouth Massachusetts Affiliated both the Steward and South Coast Health Care systems.
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Randa A Bascharon, DO CIME

ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE OF LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS , Nevada
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Knee and Shoulder Specialty
ABIME & MCIME DESIGNATIONS
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John V. Foley, MD FAAOS

JV Foley, MD, PLLC

Reno, Nevada
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ABOS). 25 years active clinical practice provides the knowledge and practical experience to render expert opinions in a variety of medical legal cases regarding musculoskeletal issues of the extremities and spine. Harvard Orthopedic Residency education, Sports Medicine and AO Fellowship, SEAK IME and Expert Witness training. Dr. Foley provides ethical, objective, evidence-based determinations
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery • Sub-specialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine • Fellow - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS) • Graduate: Harvard Orthopedic Training Program • Chief Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital • Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained • Associate Clinical Professor – University of Nevada Reno (UNR) • California Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) • Harvard College Graduate • President: Truckee Surgery Center (2010-2019) • California and Nevada License *University Of Nevada Reno (UNR) School of Medicine: Admissions Executive Committee Member
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Brandon Snead, M.D.

Nevada Sports and Spine

Las Vegas, Nevada
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physiatry, Sports Medicine - Independent Medical Examination Partial Permanent Impairment Rating Lifecare Planning Expert Witness Personal Injury Medical Records Review
Teaching Faculty Member, Sunrise Health GME Consortium Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Assistant Professor, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine Board Certified in Sports Medicine Certified Ringside Physician, Association of Ringside Physicians/ACSM
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Bruce E. Baker, MD

Syracuse, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
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David Lent, MD

Lent Enterprises

New Rochelle , New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board certified orthopedic surgeon with 28 years of experience treating injuries patients. Experience includes knee injuries(ACL, meniscus tears,etc) shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tears, labral tears, etc) joint replacements(knee, hip, shoulder) and fractures throughout the entire body
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Aruna Seneviratne, MD

New York, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder and knee injuries
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Eric Spencer, MD, FAAOS

Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Yonkers, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - I have an Honors Degree from Dartmouth College, graduated medical school from Columbia University, am Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, completed a Fellowship from NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases. I specialize in Sports Medicine as well as conditions of the upper extremity including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Many attorneys with whom I have worked tell me I am prompt, easy to work with, explain complex orthopedic issues in easy to understand ways, and am an excellent expert.
My office is In Westchester County, close to NYC, Southern CT, and northern NJ.
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Joseph J. Estwanik, III, MD

Metrolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, PA

Cornelius, North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Sports medicine physician and orthopaedic specialist Joseph Estwanik, M.D. FACSM studied orthopaedic surgery at The Cleveland Clinic and Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Ringside Medicine
Some of his notable recognitions include: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery A Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine Asst. Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Chairman, Sports Medicine Committee, USA Boxing 1988 - 1996 Former President, Medical Alumni Association, Wake Forest University. President, Association of Ringside Physicians, 2010 - Present. Inducted into the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame, 2009 Second Medical Opinion Physician for NFL Players Association Author, Sports Medicine for the Combat Arts, 1996 Dr. Ray Wesson Award, National Physician of the Year, USA Boxing 1977
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William A. Huff, MD

Huff Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Clinton, North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Jonathan Paul, MD

Charlotte Sports Medicine Institute, PA

Charlotte, North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine. Charlotte Magazine Top Orthopedists. Castle Connoly Top Orthopedic Sports Medicine Doctor 11 years in a row. Director, Charlotte Sports Medicine Institute
Locations in North Carolina - Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Fayetville, Asheville and South Carolina - Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Savannah/Hilton Head, Augusta/Aiken, Greenville
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Steven Hand, DO

AOAO ABIME

Hermitage, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Hand surgery, total joints, fracture care operative and non-operative, sports medicine, arthroscopy procedures
ABIMe Certified
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Vipool Goradia

Virginia Orthopedics, PLLC

Henrico, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Dr. Goradia is a distinguished orthopedic with 25 years of experience in general orthopedics and performing IME's & Peer Reviews. He has a BS in Biomedical Eng. from Tulane Univ. Next, he went to the Univ. of Oklahoma medical school where he graduated with Honors. He then completed a general surgery internship & residency in Orthopedic surgery and a 1 yr fellowship. Dr. Goradia has over 100 presentations/publications and was a past associate editor of the J. of Arthroscopy
Dr. Goradia has performed over 500 IME's and peer reviews. He provides thorough reports typically within 5-7 days based on the volume of records. To schedule an IME please email [email protected].
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David Boll, DC CPC PES

Comprehensive Consulting Services / Expert-Opinion.com

Adell, Wisconsin
Chiropractic, Sports Medicine - 25+ years of consulting/peer review/IME/SIU work. Member of the American College of Chiropractic Consultants (ACCC), Certified Profesional Coder, Current Board Advisor to the ACCC, Former VP and President of the ACCC (2011-2015). Licensed in WI and MI. Former Chiropractic Services Director for major North American insurer. Lecturer at National & Regional Conferences for the Insurance Industry and Chiropractic Profession. Expert Witness testimony. Consulting Expert work.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine Member of the AAPC Certified for DOT Examinations by the NRCME
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