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Medical Expert Witness Specialties
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Pain,
EMG, Spine, Neuropathy,
Physiatrist,
Work Injury,
Concussion, Impairment.
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IME Specialties / Professions |
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Spine / Musculoskeletal disorders, Occupational
Injuries, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Neuromuscular
diseases, Concussions.
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Areas of Expertise
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"My passion is to
improve the quality of life of my patients by
offering them evidence-based treatment choices to
better manage their pain and functional
limitations."
Dr. Zaffer is fellowship
trained and board certified in physical medicine and
rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation and in electromyography
by the American Board of Neuromuscular and
Electrodiagnostic Medicine. A physiatrist with more
than 16 years of pain management and rehabilitation
experience, Dr. Zaffer utilizes his extensive
knowledge to educate patients about the options
available, including treatment with non-surgical and
interventional pain techniques.
Prior to joining
Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Zaffer was the
medical director of a private practice in outpatient
physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as in
electrodiagnostic medicine. He has focused on
treating patients with physiatric conditions for
over 12 years. As an expert in the field of pain
medicine, Dr. Zaffer was a guest lecturer at Indiana
University, speaking on topics pertaining to
Physical Medicine techniques and treatment for
rehabilitation patients.
Dr. Zaffer has authored
articles in the American Journal of Physical
Medicine and the Clinical Journal of Sports
Medicine, along with clinical research studies in
neuropathy and sclerosis.
Dr. Zaffer studied
medicine at Osmania University in India and pursued
his passion for physical medicine and rehabilitation
at Indiana University. He taught at Loyola
University Medical Center in the Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. Dr. Zaffer
is a member of the American Academy of Neuromuscular
& Electrodiagnostic Medicine, the American Academy
of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the
American Society of Bariatric Physicians.
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Degrees
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MD
(Doctor of Medicine) |
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Years in Practice |
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21
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IME's or File / Chart Reviews
Independent Medical
Exams
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~20 |
Depositions,
Deposed
or Testified
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75 |
Average monthly hours
spent in direct patient care
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55
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IME Certifications |
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Board Certified:
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certified:
Neuromuscular Diseases &
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
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Education |
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Fellowship
EMG / Electromyography / Neuromuscular Diseases
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
1999 - 2000
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Residency
Department of Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation
Indiana University School of Medicine,
Indianapolis, IN
1995 - 1998
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Transitional
Internship
Indiana University School of Medicine /
Community Hospital
1994 - 1995
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Medical Degree
M.B., B.S.
Deccan College of Medical Sciences
Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
1985 - 1991
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Undergraduate
Deccan College of Medical Sciences
Osmania
University, Hyderabad, India
1982 - 1984
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Licensures, Board
Certifications & Memberships,
Honors & Awards,
Professional Societies |
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Hospital Privileges |
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2015 – Present
Staff Physiatrist
Florida
Orthopedic Institute
Tampa, FL
2003 – 2015
Medical Director - Private Practice
Physical Medicine & Pain Physicians
Outpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Lombard, IL
2004 – 2014
Consultant Physiatrist
Orthopedic Specialists, S.C.
Melrose Park, Illinois
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
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CV
of Syed M. Zaffer, MD
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Jurisdictions of
Licensure
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Florida # ME 122061 Active
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Illinois # 036-099120 Active
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Areas Served
Cities / Counties |
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North Tampa, Temple
Terrance
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