Worker's Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Insurers & TPAs
With over 25 years of clinical experience in pain management and board certifications in Interventional Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, and Pediatrics, I offer specialized consultation services designed to support insurance carriers and third-party administrators in navigating complex workers’ compensation cases.
What I Offer:
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Expert Case Review & Analysis
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Objective evaluations of treatment plans, causation, and medical necessity for claims involving musculoskeletal, post-surgical, and chronic pain.
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Independent Medical Opinions (IMEs)
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Clear, evidence-based assessments grounded in decades of treating injured workers with back, neck, shoulder, extremity, and neuropathic pain..
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Utilization Review & Peer Consultation
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Strategic input on appropriateness of care, procedural justification, and long-term management options.
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Claim Support & Litigation Readiness
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Medical insights that help clarify documentation, reduce ambiguity, and strengthen defensibility in disputed cases.
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Why Choose RJSMedLegal:
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Conservative management of patient pain-related issues with both interventional procedures and medication when appropriate
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Deep familiarity with workers’ comp protocols and documentation standards
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Proven ability to bridge clinical realities with legal and administrative frameworks
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Trusted by insurers for unbiased, medically sound guidance that supports claim resolution
Medical Malpractice Defense
Medical Malpractice Insurers and Defense attorneys
With board certifications in Interventional Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, and Pediatrics, and over 35 years of clinical experience, I provide strategic consultation services to defense attorneys, insurers, and legal teams navigating complex medical liability cases.
Having authored two medical reference books with hundreds of citations, I approach every case with rigorous, evidence-based analysis—ensuring that opinions are not only clinically sound but also legally defensible.
Specialized Services:
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Comprehensive Case Review & Expert Analysis
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Detailed evaluation of clinical records, treatment protocols, and alleged deviations from standard care.
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Defense-Oriented Medical Opinions
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Objective, well-supported insights that clarify causation, reduce liability exposure, and strengthen litigation strategy.
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Custom Literature Reviews & Reference Briefs
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Tailored research packages that reinforce your case with peer-reviewed sources and current medical standards.
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Deposition & Trial Preparation Strategic coaching for cross-examination, expert rebuttals, and medical narrative development.
Bridging medicine and law with evidence-based insight
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Certified expertise in medical-legal consulting
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Precision-driven research methodology with deep citation support
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Ability to translate complex clinical concepts into clear, persuasive legal language
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Strategic, detail-oriented consultation that enhances defense posture
HOSPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Hospital Risk Management Professionals
With over 12 years as a hospital-based physician in Emergency Medicine and Anesthesiology, I bring firsthand insight into the operational, clinical, and administrative dynamics that shape hospital risk profiles. My leadership roles—including Vice-Chairman in the departments of Emergency Medicine and Vice-Chairman and President of a hospital-based anesthesia group—placed me in direct collaboration with hospital administrators, executive committees, and quality assurance teams.
This experience allows me to offer strategic consultation to hospitals and healthcare systems seeking to reduce liability exposure, improve documentation standards, and align clinical practices with institutional risk protocols.
Services Include:
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Clinical Risk Assessment & Documentation Review Identifying gaps in charting, procedural protocols, and communication that may elevate risk.
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Policy & Protocol Evaluation Reviewing anesthesia, emergency, and perioperative workflows for compliance and defensibility.
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Committee-Level Strategy & Support Guidance for executive teams and QA committees on risk mitigation, peer review, and incident response.
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Staff Education & Case Debriefing Translating lessons from adverse events into actionable improvements in practice and culture.
Real-world experience. Strategic solutions. Smarter risk management
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Deep clinical experience in high-acuity, high-liability specialties
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Proven leadership in hospital governance and physician group management
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Strategic, systems-level thinking that bridges clinical realities with administrative priorities
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Objective, actionable insights that support safer, more defensible care delivery