Orthopedic Expert Witness & Med-Legal Services

Dr. Rajeev Pandarinath is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in sports medicine. He provides expert witness services for orthopedic malpractice, personal injury, and workers’ compensation cases. With over 15 years of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Pandarinath delivers objective, timely, and clear opinions for both plaintiff and defense counsel.

 

Services Offered

    • Case merit evaluation

    • Medical record review

    • Narrative reports

    • Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)

    • Deposition and trial testimony

 

Areas of Expertise

    • Orthopedic trauma and fracture care

    • Shoulder & knee arthroscopy (ACL, rotator cuff, instability procedures)

    • Sports medicine and return-to-play decisions

    • Standards of orthopedic and sports medicine care

 

Expert Witness Experience

    • Case reviews involving orthopedic malpractice and personal injury

    • Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)

    • Experience includes plaintiff-side evaluations

 

Credentials

    • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    • Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine (CAQ)

    • Licenses: District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland

    • Former Director of Sports Medicine – George Washington University

    • Head Orthopedic Physician – GW Colonials, UDC Firebirds, DC Furies

 

Downloadable Materials

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Contact for Expert Witness Services

For expert witness inquiries, please submit a request through the form below.

 

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