The SCOI Med-Legal Team
Meet the experts that will work for you!
The physicians of the Southern California Orthopedic Institute are board-certified, nationally and internationally renowned, fellowship-trained experts – each in a specialized field of orthopedics.
Dr. David M. AuerbachDr. Auerbach is a fellowship-trained hand, shoulder, wrist, and elbow surgeon who has been involved in both basic science and clinical research. Dr. Auerbach is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. Babak BarcohanaDr. Barcohana is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in complex surgical techniques involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Barcohana is a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. Saul M. BernsteinFellowship-trained in pediatrics and board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Bernstein specializes in all orthopedics for children and spinal deformity in adults. Currently a clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Southern California, Dr. Bernstein lectures on pediatric and adolescent orthopedics nationally and internationally. |
Dr. H. Leon BrooksA fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Brooks specializes exclusively in the med-legal market and treats virtually all orthopedic conditions. Dr. Brooks is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is currently affiliated with Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Olympia Medical Center, and LAC-USC Medical Center, and is an assistant clinical professor in orthopaedic surgery at USC School of Medicine. Dr. Brooks specializes in agreed medical examinations (A.M.E.), independent medical examinations (I.M.E.), and qualified medical examinations (Q.M.E.) involving workers’ compensation cases. |
Dr. Robert GazmarianAs a fellowship-trained physiatrist, Dr. Gazmarian treats virtually all orthopedic conditions, including multiple non-surgical musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Gazmarian is a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. Brian S. GrossmanA fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Grossman’s professional interests include management of painful conditions of the neck and back, spine trauma, and correction of spinal deformities. Dr. Grossman is a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. Carlos A. GuancheAs an internationally renowned expert in shoulder arthroscopy as well as complex shoulder reconstruction, Dr. Guanche maintains a very active practice in the treatment of shoulder injuries including labral tears, rotator cuff repairs, and the management of arthritis. A diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Guanche is a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. Gregory J. HankerDr. Hanker is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. He specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow and is active in the sports medical care of local athletes. Dr. Hanker is a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. Trevor LynchDr. Lynch is fellowship-trained and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand. He specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow and is actively involved in the teaching and clinical training of Hand Surgery Fellows at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. He is also a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. Richard L. MassermanA fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Masserman specializes exclusively in the med-legal market and treats virtually all orthopedic conditions and performs agreed medical examinations (A.M.E.), independent medical examinations (I.M.E.), and qualified medical examinations (Q.M.E.). |
Dr. Todd D. MoldawerAs a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Moldawer enjoys nationwide prominence as a specialist in the evaluation and treatment of injuries and disorders of the spine which cause pain in the neck and back. Dr. Moldawer’s expert opinion is highly regarded concerning matters within his medical expertise. He is a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) and an agree medical examiner (A.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. He also performs independent medical evaluations (I.M.E.). |
Dr. Todd J. MolnarDr. Molnar is a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist with primary focus on physical medicine and rehabilitation, knee, shoulder, and the spine. He performs electrodiagnostic testing, a method to determine nerve and muscle disorders. In addition, Dr. Molnar remains on the leading edge of sports and orthopedic research through publishing articles and lecturing throughout the world. He is also a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. William H. MouradianAs a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Mouradian specializes in the treatment of spine disorders, including conservative treatment and all aspects of spinal surgery, with special emphasis on minimally invasive procedures and complex revision spinal surgery. He is also a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. Steven A. SchoplerAs a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Schopler’s professional interests include pediatric sports injuries, scoliosis, and neuromuscular disorders and reconstructive spinal surgery in adults and children. He is also a qualified medical examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. |
Dr. Paul M. SimicAs a board-eligible, fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Simic specializes in the conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He is eligible for a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand, and is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. |
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