SEAK National Directory Of Independent Medical Examiners
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<strong>SEAK</strong> 2012 IME <strong>Directory</strong> KANSAS, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND—33<br />
Mark C. Pinkerton, MD<br />
Pinkerton Pain Therapy<br />
Olathe, KS<br />
Phone: (800) 719-6811<br />
pptllc@mac.com<br />
www.pinkertonpain.com<br />
Licenses: MO, KS, NE<br />
Specialty: Anesthesiology, Pain<br />
Management-Medicine-Double<br />
Boarded in Anesthesiology and Pain<br />
Management.<br />
Years in Practice: 32<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 4<br />
KENTUCKY<br />
Michael M. Best, MD<br />
The Assessment Centers<br />
Louisville, KY<br />
Phone: (502) 587-0023<br />
theassessment@aol.com<br />
www.theassessmentcenters.com<br />
Additional Locations: Lexington<br />
Licenses: KY, IN<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Spinal Medicine-24 yrs. experience<br />
as orthopedic, hand, and spine<br />
surgeon.<br />
Years in Practice: 24<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 24<br />
IMEs Performed: 3,000+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 250+<br />
IME Training: AADEP<br />
IME Certification: Certification in<br />
Evaluation of Functional Testing 4/04;<br />
Certification in evidence-based<br />
medicine 4/04<br />
Please see ad on p. 32.<br />
Robert W. Byrd, MD, CIME<br />
Rehab Assoc. of Bowling Green<br />
Bowling Green, KY<br />
Phone: (270) 793-9229<br />
Licenses: KY<br />
Specialty: Physical Medicine &<br />
Rehabilitation–Physiatry.<br />
Years in Practice: 12<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 12<br />
IME Certification: CIME<br />
Ronald J. Fadel, MD<br />
Ronald J. Fadel, MD, PSC<br />
Louisville, KY<br />
Phone: (502) 363-7868<br />
mlf60@hotmail.com<br />
www.fadelorthopedics.com<br />
Licenses: KY<br />
Specialty: Orthopedics,<br />
Occupational Medicine-IMEs,<br />
Utilization Reviews, PPI, Retroreviews<br />
Years in Practice: 35<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 10<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 100s<br />
IME Training: ACOEM<br />
David P. Harries, MD<br />
Lexington, KY<br />
Phone: (859) 264-7246<br />
www.kypain.com<br />
Licenses: KY, OH<br />
Specialty: Pain Management-<br />
Medicine, Physical Medicine &<br />
Rehabilitation-Physiatry-Whiplash,<br />
Spine, CRPS/RSD.<br />
Years in Practice: 25+<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
Richard T. Sheridan, MD<br />
Sheridan Evaluation Services, Inc.<br />
Lexington, KY<br />
Phone: (513) 232-1780<br />
sheridaneval@fuse.net<br />
www.sheridaneval.com<br />
Additional Locations: OH<br />
Licenses: OH, KY<br />
Specialty: Orthopedics, Disability<br />
Evaluations-AMA Guides, back,<br />
hands, bones, hips, knees, neck,<br />
whiplash, carpal tunnel, RSD.<br />
Years in Practice: 34<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 25<br />
IMEs Performed: 18000<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 1000<br />
IME Training: AADEP<br />
Steven R. Vallance, MD, PhD<br />
Capital Surgical Clinic<br />
Frankfort, KY<br />
Phone: (502) 223-7629<br />
svallance@capitalsurgical.com<br />
www.capitalsurgicalclinic.com<br />
Licenses: Kentucky<br />
Specialty: General Surgery-<br />
General, Thoracic and Vascular<br />
Surgery. Also, all aspects of General<br />
Surgery with emphasis on<br />
Laparoscopic Surgery.<br />
Years in Practice: 23<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 15<br />
IMEs Performed: 15<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 10<br />
LOUISIANA<br />
William A. Brennan, MD<br />
Neurosurgical Solutions of Lafayette<br />
Lafayette, LA<br />
Phone: (337) 981-2125<br />
drb@lafayetteneuro.com<br />
www.lafayetteneuro.com<br />
Licenses: FL, CA, LA<br />
Specialty: Neurosurgery-<strong>Of</strong>fshore<br />
Injuries.<br />
Years in Practice: 22<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 15<br />
John R. Budden, MD<br />
John R. Budden, MD (APMC)<br />
Lafayette, LA<br />
Phone: (337) 289-9212<br />
www.johnrbudden.com<br />
Additional Locations: Abbeville<br />
Licenses: LA<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery.<br />
Years in Practice: 23<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 21<br />
IMEs Performed: 500+<br />
Sheldon M. Hersh, MD<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
Phone: (504) 723-5099<br />
Smhersh@aol.com<br />
Additional Locations: New Orleans<br />
Licenses: LA, AZ<br />
Specialty: Internal Medicine,<br />
Geriatrics-Evaluation of patients for<br />
long-term disability.<br />
Years in Practice: 31<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 20<br />
IMEs Performed: 100+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 15<br />
IME Training: AADEP, <strong>SEAK</strong>,<br />
American Board of <strong>Independent</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Examiners</strong><br />
IME Certification: CIME<br />
Alpesh D. Patel, MD<br />
Comprehensive Pain Management<br />
Baton Rouge, LA<br />
Phone: (225) 368-366<br />
apatel@thepainspecialist.com<br />
www.thepainspecialist.com<br />
Licenses: LA, TX, GA<br />
Specialty: Pain Management-<br />
Medicine, Anesthesiology-As the<br />
longest-established and only<br />
accredited pain management<br />
practice in Baton Rouge, we have a<br />
clear understanding of the workers’<br />
compensation process. We perform<br />
Second <strong>Medical</strong> Opinions and<br />
IMEs, and work closely with both<br />
nurse case managers and vocational<br />
rehabilitation counselors<br />
throughout.<br />
Years in Practice: 15<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 5<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
MAINE<br />
Vincent P. Herzog, DO<br />
Maine Rehabilitative Healthcare<br />
Scarborough, ME<br />
Phone: (207) 883-3434<br />
mrhme@myfairpoint.net<br />
www.mainerehabhealth.com<br />
Licenses: ME<br />
Specialty: Physical Medicine &<br />
Rehabilitation-Physiatry-IMEs,<br />
Impairment Ratings, Second<br />
Opinions, Occupational Health,<br />
Disability Evaluations, Depositions.<br />
Years in Practice: 18<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 18<br />
IMEs Performed: 1800<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 320<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
Notice: The enclosed data were provided by the doctor and have not been independently verified.<br />
Please mention to the doctor that this referral was through information provided by <strong>SEAK</strong>, Inc.<br />
Philip R. Kimball, MD<br />
Belfast, ME<br />
Phone: (207) 949-2508<br />
jamelia4@myfairpoint.net<br />
Licenses: Maine<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery-<br />
Board certified, active hospital staff,<br />
currently practicing orthopaedic<br />
medicine.<br />
Years in Practice: 41<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 25<br />
IMEs Performed: 1000<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 75<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
David N. Markellos, MD<br />
Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, PA<br />
Biddeford, ME<br />
Phone: (207) 283-1126<br />
dmarkellos@smmc.org<br />
Licenses: ME<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery-Fulltime<br />
orthopedic surgical care,<br />
interest in industrial medicine.<br />
Years in Practice: 30<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 16<br />
IMEs Performed: 1500+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 100+<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
Robert Riley, PsyD, ABPP-CN<br />
The Brain Clinic of Central Maine<br />
Augusta, ME<br />
Phone: (207) 485-5716<br />
dr.riley@brainclinicme.com<br />
brainclinicme.com<br />
Licenses: Maine<br />
Specialty: Neuropsychology-Full<br />
range of neuropsychological<br />
evaluation services for all<br />
neurological and psychiatric<br />
conditions.<br />
MARYLAND<br />
Terrance L. Baker, MD, MS<br />
Good Samaritan Hospital<br />
Baltimore, MD<br />
Phone: (410) 592-9889<br />
TerranceLBakerMD@prodigy.net<br />
www.TerranceBakerMD.com<br />
Additional Locations: White Marsh<br />
Licenses: MD, NC, SC<br />
Specialty: Family Medicine,<br />
Emergency Medicine-Geriatrics,<br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Legal Evaluations, Board<br />
Certified in Family Medicine,<br />
Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics<br />
and Forensic Medicine.<br />
Years in Practice: 25<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 10<br />
IMEs Performed: 25<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 100<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong>
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