SEAK National Directory Of Independent Medical Examiners
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50—NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA <strong>SEAK</strong> 2012 IME <strong>Directory</strong><br />
Richard A. Saunders, MD,<br />
FAAOS, CIME<br />
North Country <strong>Independent</strong> <strong>Medical</strong><br />
<strong>Examiners</strong>, PLLC<br />
Queensbury, NY<br />
Phone: (518) 793-9156<br />
lbaldwin_ncsm@hotmail.com<br />
www.northcountrysportsmed.com<br />
Additional Locations: Plattsburgh,<br />
Utica<br />
Licenses: NY<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Orthopedics-IME, SLU, full-time<br />
clinical practice.<br />
Years in Practice: 26<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 20+<br />
IMEs Performed: 3126<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 150+<br />
IME Certification: ABIME<br />
Please see ad on p. 47.<br />
Alan M. Schwimmer, DDS<br />
Beth Israel <strong>Medical</strong> Center<br />
New York, NY<br />
Phone: (917) 846-0198<br />
aschwimm@chpnet.org<br />
Licenses: New York<br />
Specialty: Dentistry-Board certified<br />
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon<br />
with extensive experience in the<br />
treatment of maxillofacial injuries,<br />
infections, temporomandibular joint<br />
disorders. implant surgery and<br />
reconstructive jaw surgery.<br />
Years in Practice: 40<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 20<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
Please see ad on p. 49.<br />
Lewis J. Sims, DPM<br />
Lewis J. Sims, DPM, PC<br />
Poughkeepsie, NY<br />
Phone: (845) 471-2243<br />
nancyk1206@aol.com<br />
Additional Locations: Fishkill, NY<br />
Licenses: NY, FL<br />
Specialty: Podiatry-Podiatric<br />
Surgery-Diabetic wound care<br />
(board certified), podiatric<br />
orthopedics & surgery, podiatric<br />
wound care.<br />
Years in Practice: 36<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 13<br />
IMEs Performed: 80+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 5<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
IME Certification: Workers'<br />
Compensation<br />
Gordon C. Steinagle, DO, MPH<br />
Comprehensive Occupational <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Services<br />
N. Tonawanda, NY<br />
Phone: (716) 692-6541<br />
www.comsmedical.com<br />
Licenses: NY<br />
Specialty: Occupational Medicine,<br />
Internal Medicine-Occupational<br />
medicine, workers' comp, internal<br />
medicine, no fault, OSHA, workrelated<br />
exposures, injuries.<br />
Years in Practice: 16<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 10<br />
IMEs Performed: 3000<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 100<br />
IME Training: ACOEM<br />
IME Certification: CIME<br />
Edmunde A.C. Stewart, MB,<br />
ChB, MD, DOS, FAAOS, FACS<br />
Orthopedic Surgery<br />
Port Jefferson, NY<br />
Phone: (631) 473-6626<br />
Braemarfarm@optonline.net<br />
Licenses: NY, VA<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Legal Evaluations-IMEs,<br />
Disability Evaluations, Board<br />
Certified Orthopedic Surgeon.<br />
Years in Practice: 45<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 30<br />
IMEs Performed: 10,000+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 200+<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong>, ABIME<br />
Karen A. Thomas, DC, LAc<br />
Community Chiropractic &<br />
Acupuncture<br />
Brooklyn, NY<br />
Phone: (718) 398-3100<br />
dockat123@aol.com<br />
www.ParkSlopeChiropractor.com<br />
Licenses: NY, NJ, Ma, Ca<br />
Specialty: Chiropractic,<br />
Chiropractic Neurology-<br />
Chiropractic, Acupuncture,<br />
Massage Therapy, IMEs and Peer<br />
Reviews for No-Fault, PI and WC<br />
cases. Diplomate in Chiropractic<br />
Neurology 1992 & 2009<br />
NCCAOM 1998 to present.<br />
Review CV and website:<br />
www.ParkSlopeChiropractor.com.<br />
Years in Practice: 23<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 20+<br />
IMEs Performed: 5,000+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 50+<br />
Ruth A. Vitaglione, DC<br />
Manorville, NY<br />
Phone: (631) 875-5008<br />
Rvitaglion@aol.com<br />
Additional Locations: Suffolk County<br />
Licenses: New York<br />
Specialty: Chiropractic.<br />
Years in Practice: 29<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 5<br />
Daniel J. Weiss, MD<br />
New York, NY<br />
Phone: (646) 355-2904<br />
daniel.j.weiss@me.com<br />
Licenses: New York<br />
Specialty: Psychiatry, Forensic<br />
Psychiatry-Board certified in adult<br />
general psychiatry and forensic<br />
psychiatry. Interests and focus<br />
include depression, bipolar<br />
disorder, psychotic disorders,<br />
psychopharmacology, malingering,<br />
file review, clinical and legal<br />
consultation, and treatment.<br />
Years in Practice: 6<br />
Steven D. Zaretsky, MD,<br />
FAAOS<br />
New York, NY<br />
Phone: (212) 427-3098<br />
sdzossm@aol.com<br />
www.stevendzaretskymd.com<br />
Additional Locations: West Nyack<br />
Licenses: NY, NJ<br />
Specialty: Orthopedics, Orthopedic<br />
Surgery-General orthopedic<br />
surgery, arthroscopic surgery and<br />
sports medicine.<br />
Years in Practice: 17<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 14<br />
IMEs Performed: 1500<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 200<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
Alvin K. Antony, MD<br />
Carolina Sports and Spine<br />
Rocky Mount, NC<br />
Phone: (252) 442-4024<br />
alvin.antony@gmail.com<br />
carolinasportsandspine.com<br />
Additional Locations: Wilson, NC<br />
Licenses: NC<br />
Specialty: Physical Medicine &<br />
Rehabilitation-Physiatry, Pain<br />
Management-Medicine-<br />
Interventional and Noninterventional<br />
Pain Management,<br />
EMG, Back Pain, Joint Pain.<br />
Years in Practice: 10<br />
Inad B. Atassi, MD<br />
Fayetteville, NC<br />
Phone: (910) 483-5050<br />
Iatassi@nc.rr.com<br />
Additional Locations: Seattle, WA;<br />
Temple, TX<br />
Licenses:NC,WA,MI,KS,DC,MD,<br />
MO,TX,VA,PA,CA,AK<br />
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal<br />
Medicine-Board Certified<br />
Neurological Surgery.<br />
Years in Practice: 30+<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 15+<br />
IMEs Performed: 1,000+<br />
IME Training: ACOEM, <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
James E. Bellard, MD<br />
Raleigh Psychiatric Associates, PA<br />
Raleigh, NC<br />
Phone: (919) 787-7125<br />
JBellard4@aol.com<br />
www.raleighpsych.net<br />
Licenses: NC<br />
Specialty: Forensic Psychiatry,<br />
Psychiatry-Extensive experience in<br />
civil and criminal forensic<br />
psychiatric evaluations and<br />
testimony.<br />
Years in Practice: 23<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 14<br />
IMEs Performed: 100+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 120+<br />
For the most up-to-date information, please search www.imedirectory.com<br />
Joseph J. Estwanik, III, MD<br />
Metrolina Orthopaedic & Sports<br />
Medicine Clinic, PA<br />
Charlotte, NC<br />
Phone: (704) 334-4663<br />
ringsidedoc@aol.com<br />
Licenses: NC, FL<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Sports Medicine-Ringside Medicine.<br />
Years in Practice: 32<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 5<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
StewartJ.Harley,MD<br />
S. J. Harley, MD, PA<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
Phone: (828) 273-9640<br />
SJHDHH@mac.com<br />
www.1251drharley.com<br />
Licenses: NC<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Orthopedics-General Orthopedics,<br />
Traumatic Orthopedics, Spinal<br />
Disorders.<br />
Years in Practice: 41+<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 36<br />
IMEs Performed: 200+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 200+<br />
IME Training: AAOS Occupational<br />
Medicine Course<br />
David C. Hogarty, DO<br />
Wayne Rheumatology &<br />
Musculoskeletal Medicine<br />
Goldsboro, NC<br />
Phone: (919) 736-4724<br />
drdave@whima.com<br />
Additional Locations: Grantham<br />
Licenses: NC<br />
Specialty: Physical Medicine &<br />
Rehabilitation-Physiatry-Outpatient<br />
musculoskeletal medicine,<br />
electrodiagnostic testing, pain<br />
management.<br />
Years in Practice: 5<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 3<br />
IMEs Performed: 20<br />
IME Training: AMA Guides 5th<br />
Edition Course<br />
Michael E. King, MD<br />
Orthopedic Specialists of the<br />
Carolinas<br />
Winston-Salem, NC<br />
Phone: (336) 768-1270<br />
mking@oscmd.com<br />
www.oscmd.com<br />
Licenses: NC<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Orthopedics-Arthroscopic Surgery<br />
& Sports Medicine, Workplace<br />
Injuries, Homeplace Injuries.<br />
Years in Practice: 28<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 20<br />
IMEs Performed: 100<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 100<br />
IME Certification: IME Training,<br />
<strong>SEAK</strong>, AAOS
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