Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Medical File Review Consultants. The following list of Physician (MD or DO)s who are licensed in New Jersey are available to provide a Medical file review, Utilization review, Chart review, Peer review, Second opinion (2nd opinion), Underwriting report, Disability opinion, Pre-authorization, etc.
Vincent Barba, MD, FACHE, FACP, FHM, CPPS
Roseland, New Jersey
Internal Medicine
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Executive experience leading Care Coordination, Utilization Management and Case Management at a major academic medical center and a private hospital.
Peer review and risk management executive experience.
Experienced as Chief Medical Officer.
Experienced as Chief Quality Officer.
Clinical Associate Professor, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School;
Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives;
Fellow, American College of Physicians;
Fellow, Hospital Medicine
Board Certified Internist
Patient Safety Professional.
John L. Holup, DO
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
General Surgery
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America board of Surgery board certified surgeon. Over 30 years experience in Surgery including extensive experience with bariatric surgery. America Board of Wound Care Management, Certified Wound care Specialist Physician. Over 10 years experience with all aspects of wound care and working with extended care and rehabilitation facilities.
Abhi Kapuria, MD
Neurology Legal Consulting
Raleigh, North Carolina
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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I am a double-board-certified neurologist with extensive experience as a medical record reviewer. I Co-Founded Neurology Legal Consulting with my partner, Dr. Ovais Inamullah, to provide expert consultation on a wide range of neurological disorders ranging from stroke to seizure, critical care medicine, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and many others. Through meticulous examination of patient records, I analyze cases with attention to detail, providing valuable insights for legal proceedings.
Lynikka Bernard-Roberts, MD
Mendham , New Jersey
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hazel A Nurse, MD
HAN Medical File Review Consultants
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Internal Medicine
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Physician Advisor with Utilization Management Departments at several Hospitals and an IRO in the 1990s.
Director of Ambulatory Care Education at St. Barnabas Medical Center from 1993 to 1995.
Clininical Instructor of Medicine at Cooper Medical School at Rowan University from 2015 to 2021.
Emil Shakov, MD
Specialty Physicians, PC
Freehold, New Jersey
General Surgery
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I am a board certified General Surgeon who has been performing File Reviews since 2015 for Utilization Management, Causality, Auto Injury, Disability, Appropriate Care, Standards of Care review, Peer Reviews.
I am also an Expert Witness in general surgery.
I offer a fast turn around in cases.
Felix Rivera, MD
US Neurology Consulting, PLLC
Harlingen, Texas
Neurology
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Has experience with Outpatient General Neurology, Inpatient Neuro-Hospitalist and Outpatient Tele Neurology, as well as currently provides Telemedicine care in Neurology, Inpatient Telemedicine/ Tele Neuro-Hospitalist for hospitals in several states throughout the United States.
Dr. Rivera has experience in areas, including but not limited to : Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache, migraine, Traumatic Brain Injury,mild traumatic brain injury, closed head injury, concussion, Spinal Cord Injury, Nerve Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, Memory Loss, Dementia, Encephalopathy, Parkinsons Disease.
Aisha Noble, MD, MS
Prosper, Texas
Internal Medicine
Eric Nazziola, MD, MBA, FACEP
Paramus, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine
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I am a board-certified, practicing emergency physician-administrator with 20 years of clinical experience and 10 years of administrative experience as an emergency department medical director.
I have been reviewing medical files for quality, utilization, and medical malpractice since 2014.
Rahul Guha, M.D.
Experienced Neurology Consulting
Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey
Neurology, Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine, Neurophysiology
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Fellowship trained epilepsy neurologist in active clinical practice. Triple board- certified (neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy). University of Virginia educated and trained. University of Lynchburg and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty.
Elizabeth Swenson, MD
Los Altos, California
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Adjunct Clinical Faculty | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Stanford University. 2008 - present
Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2007- present
National American Menopause Society June 2022- present
Palo Alto Medical Clinic Physician Professional Affairs Committee
case reviews, candidate physician interviews, new physician
mentorship, 2014-2020
Stephen L Newman, MD, MBA
Stephen L. Newman MD, MBA
Denver, Colorado
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine
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Faculty: Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine: Clinical Instructor
Education: MBA
File Review: extensive experience in quality of care, necessity of investigative tests, pharmacotherapy for IME firms, Disability, Insurance as well as Legal firms: toxic torts: plaintiff: 90% Defendant 10%
Wide experience in mold exposure, solvent and cleaning agent effects on health, asbestosis, silicosis, uranium and herbicide exposure.
I review approximately1500 files per year, and am deposed about 6 times per year over the last 33 years.
Yelena Vidgop, MD
Integrative Neurology Inc
Weston, Florida
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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Inpatient/outpatient, Stroke, Headaches, Migraines, Neuropathy, CIDP, MS Myasthenia, Encephalopathy, Tremors, Parkinson's, Back/Neck injuries, Radiculopathy, Epilepsy, Dementia, Concussions
Board Certified in Neurology and Fellowship trained in Neurophysiology. Currently practicing with Telespecialists, licensed in 36 states, privileges in 204 hospitals. Serves as a Stroke Medical Director and Regional Medical Director for multiple hospital systems. Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern Medical School. Experience in teaching and presenting. Experience with disability file review claims.
ANKUSH K BANSAL, MD FACP FACPM SFHM
Loxahatchee, Florida
Internal Medicine
Sunny Gupta, DO
Robbinsville, New Jersey
Family Medicine/Family Practice, Sports Medicine
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Over 15 years experience performing medical necessity reviews (concurrent and retrospective), chart reviews and appeals with various organizations. Board certified in family medicine and sports medicine. Currently practice non-surgical sports medicine at a large multi-specialty orthopaedic practice and hold a clinical assistant professor faculty appointment at a large academic teaching hospital. Also serve as team physician for professional and high school sports teams.
Cynthia S Tainsh, MD
Medford, Massachusetts
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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I did my Neurology residency at the Harvard Longwood Neurology Training Program, and the did a Fellowship in Electrodiagnostic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. After practicing general neurology for some years, I now specialize in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring. I am familiar with spinal and cranial, as well as carotid artery, surgeries and the associated neurological injuries.
Anika S Goodwin, MD
Greensboro, North Carolina
Ophthalmology
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Fellowship trained in ocular trauma and oculofacial plastic surgery. Prior faculty member and residency program director at The University of South Carolina SOM. Excellent communication and writing skills. Poised and confident.
Gitta Sonia Vashi, MD
Tenafly, New Jersey
Pediatrics
Michael D. Leibowitz, M.D.,C.M.D.
Advanced Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation, PC
Roslyn Heights, New York
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Board Certified American Board of Pain Medicine. Board Certified American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Certified Medical Director. Experienced medical file review consultant and medical expert. Providing solutions regarding Peer Reviews, Utilization Reviews, disability insurance claims, health insurance claims, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers Comp claims, medical staff administration, and medical malpractice. Quality Litigation Support services. Current faculty NYU Long Island School of Medicine. Former faculty University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey
Thomas P Simeone, MD
Palm City, Florida
Psychiatry
Lisa Makrides, MD
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology
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I am currently practicing pain management full time.
Kannan Muralikrishnan, MD
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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I have been involved extensively in managing very high-risk patients and been a member of hospital clinical services committee. Faculty Physician involved in teaching of residents and medical students for last 16 years. Continuously certified with the Risk Management course offered by The Medical Liability Insurance Company of New York.
Stephanie Kao, MD, MPH
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine
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Board certified Internal Medicine physician, in Occupational Medicine clinical practice for >20 years; with extensive background in the area of disability evaluation, personal injuries resulting from occupational injuries or motor vehicle accident, musculoskeletal issues and pain management procedures.
ismael shaukat, MD
Rockford , Illinois
Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology
Robert J Cooper, MD
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Internal Medicine
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20+ years practicing in the specialty of endocrinology, with experience in both private and academic practices. Diplomate of the ABIM in both IM and endocrinology. Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE). Experienced in performing file reviews for medical necessity, peer reviews, pre-authorizations, chart reviews and coding reviews in endocrine; experienced in performing length of stay, chart reviews, and long/short term disability in both endocrine and IM. Previously served on QA/QI committee as Chief of Medicine.
Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C)
Morristown, New Jersey
Neurology, Neurophysiology
Andrew S Levy, MD, FAAOS
Center for Advanced Sports Medicine, Knee and Shoulder
Millburn, New Jersey
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic
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Dr Levy is listed in best doctors in America, best doctors in New Jersey , New York etc.. He focuses on the complex atypical problems of the shoulder & knee. Dr levy is active member of AAOS, AOSSM & ICRS. He has published 42 peer reviewed articles & has presented nationally & internationally over 200 times. He has lectured published peer review articles regarding philosophies, treatments & causalities in worker’s compensation patients.
He has done extensive chart reviews most commonly in work injury , been deposed as a fact and expert witness & testifiedin court
Aboubakr Khairat, FACS, MRCSI, CABS
HealthAdvise
Ellicott City, Maryland
General Surgery
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Dr. Aboubakr Khairat, MD, is a highly skilled double-board certified general surgeon, specializing in both pediatric and adult surgery. Trained in Qatar as a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Khairat further honed his expertise through additional training in adult general surgery in the United States. Currently practicing as an abdominal and bariatric surgeon in the United States, he brings a wealth of experience and proficiency to his patients.
Aldo A Arpaia, MD, FACP
Consultants In Medicine, PLLC
New Providence, New Jersey
Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
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Dr. Arpaia has been in practice since 1994 and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine . He has extensive experience in geriatric medicine practicing medicine in the tristate area & is a Clinical Professor in the Zucker School of Medicine. His areas of expertise include but are not limited to internal medicine, geriatric medicine, nursing home and eldercare. He has extensive experience in preoperative medicine, disability, and workers compensation.
Dr. Arpaia has been a touchstone for establishing best practices in chronic care management and home care for ACO's and other organizations.
Nina J Paonessa, D.O., FACOS
Brielle, New Jersey
Colon and Rectal Surgery, Proctology, General Surgery
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Fellowship trained and practicing colon and rectal surgeon.
Participated in Peer chart review for general surgery, colon and rectal surgery and endoscopic procedures (colonoscopies).
Cyrus Kao, MD
Rehabilitation Consultants LLC
Nashville, Tennessee
Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Consultant/Clinician in Physiatry and Pain Medicine for medical legal consultation, and physician management
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Proficient in performing medical/legal consultations for personal injury/WC cases
Independent Medical Reviews
Certified Life Care Planner (LCP-C)
Disability Reviews
Liability Reviews
Causality Reviews
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New York Worker’s Compensation Board – Certified – 278489-01 Coded CPMR, CPMR-PM, Issued 9/15/17
Colorado Worker’s Compensation Board - Level I Accreditation, Issued 8/30/2023
Robert A Singer, MD
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cardiovascular Disease
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30 Years clinical cardiology experience. Echocardiography, Nuclear cardiology, Cardio-obstetrics
Donna L D'Elia, MD
Moorestown, New Jersey
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Longstanding member of hospital performance improvement committee with extensive experience in case review.
3 years of experience and more than 10 cases as expert witness for medical malpractice cases