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Jeffrey M. Epstein, M.D. SPORTS MEDICINE C. Thomas Vangsness,
Neurosurgery and Jr., M.D.
Pain Management Professor Orthopaedic
Specialist Benjamin T. Busfield, MS, MD, Surgery
51 John Street, Suite 4 FAAOS Keck School of
Babylon, NY 11702 Double-Board Certified in Medicine
Phone: (631) 669-0500 Orthopedic Surgery and Sports
Fax: (631) 661-0463 Medicine 1520 San Pablo St .
E-mail: JE@ybnpain .com Los Angeles, CA 90033
Web: ybnpain .com Diablo Orthopedic Consultants, Phone: (323) 442-5800
Inc. Fax: (323) 865-9453
Profile: As a practicing Neurosurgeon and Lafayette, CA E-mail: vangsness@usc .edu
Web: http://www .vangsnessmd .com
Pain Management Specialist for more than Phone: (925) 724-6784
30 years, I have significant experience in E-mail: [email protected]
the treatment of spine disorders, and their Degrees/Licenses: B .A . Chemistry and
treatment and complications . As a practicing (Please see our resume on page 485 for further Asian Studies, St . Olaf College; Doctor of
Medicine, University of Minnesota School of
neurosurgeon, I currently specialize in the details.)
treatment of the spine, both surgically and Medicine
medically . With extensive experience in pain Contegrity Expert Group
management injection therapies, I have the Denver, CO Profile: C . Thomas Vangsness Jr ., M .D ., is
knowledge as to what may benefit a particular Phone: (210) 845-1616 a board certified orthopedic surgeon and a
problem, from both a surgical and non-surgical E-mail: info@contegrityexperts .com tenured Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at
vantage point . the Keck School of Medicine at USC . Upon
blank San Antonio, TX graduation from medical school, he completed
Having lectured both nationally and Phone: (210) 845-1616 his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery along
internationally in the use of spinal cord E-mail: info@contegrityexperts .com with fellowships in Sports Medicine and
stimulation for the management of spinal Bioengineering . Dr . Vangsness specializes in
pain, I am frequently called upon to use my the conservative and operative treatment of
expertise in cases that involve this modality . (Please see our resume on page 488 for further sports injuries and is recognized as a leader
With experience in the various spinal implants, details.) in the field of sports medicine. Over his 30
including artificial disk, X-stops, co-flex, year career, he has published more than 130
pedicle screws, etc ., I am able to explain Edward W. Younger, III, M.D. journal articles, lectured extensively both
the benefits, risk, and alternatives to many Medical Director nationally and internationally, has been on the
surgical treatments presently performed today . MRK Medical Consultants editorial boards of several journals, and is the
recipient of numerous academic awards for his
Gold River, CA contributions to the field. In 2014, Orthopedics
(Please see our resume on page 493 for further Phone: (916) 863-7301
details.) Toll Free Phone: (800) 403-1647 This Week named Dr . Vangsness as one of
the “Top 28 North American Sports Knee
E-mail: eyounger@mrkmedconsultants .com Surgeons” . In 2020, Castle Connolly named
Carol A. Weitz Dr . Vangsness as one of America’s Top
Weitz Medical Management (Please see our resume on page 505 for further Doctors . In Southern California, he continues
San Francisco , CA details.) to be voted top doctor numerous times and
Phone: (415) 563-2233 received multiple awards in both Los Angeles
E-mail: carol@weitzmedicalmanagement .com and Pasadena .

(Please see our resume on page 517 for further Dr . Vangsness has been providing expert
details.) witness services for numerous years . His
services include consultations, medical record
reviews, and independent medical exams .
SPINAL TUMORS As an expert witness, he has presented 30+
depositions and issued numerous expert
opinions . He has experience in a wide range
of cases including workman’s compensation,
Jeffrey M. Epstein, M.D. personal injury, and medical malpractice .
Neurosurgery and Pain
Management Specialist (Please see our complete listing under the MEDICAL EXPERTS
Babylon, NY following area of expertise: Medical Experts:
Orthopedic Surgery)
Phone: (631) 669-0500
E-mail: JE@ybnpain .com
(Please see our resume on page 493 for further STANDARD OF CARE
details.)
John D. Baker M.D., F.A.C.P.,
F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I.
Irvine, CA
Phone: (877) 924-9009
E-mail: jbakermd1@gmail .com
(Please see our resume on page 481 for further
details.)

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