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Medical Expert Witness Specialties |
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NM IME (Independent
Medical Examiner), CIME (Certified Independent Medical Examiner), Independent Medical
Examinations, Orthopedics.
Dr. Legant is board
certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Independent
Medical Examinations. Dr. Legant is an
independent, sole practitioner specializing in
Workers Compensation injuries and treatment, knee,
shoulder and hip injuries, arthroscopic surgery,
pediatrics and fracture care.
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IME Specialties / Professions |
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Orthopedics, Orthopedic
Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgery, Workers Comp.
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Areas of Expertise |
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Dr. Paul Legant is an
Albuquerque native and is board certified in
Orthopedic Surgery and Independent Medical
Examinations.
After completing his
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from
Whittier College in California, Dr. Legant
attended flight school and became an instructor
pilot for the
United States Air Force, flying supersonic jet
aircraft.
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Degrees |
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MD
(Doctor of Medicine)
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Years in Practice |
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35+
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Number of File Reviews |
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100+
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Average monthly hours
spent in direct patient care |
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100+ |
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IME Certification |
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CIME
- Certified Independent Medical Examiner
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IME Training |
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AAOS - American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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ABIME -
American
Board of Independent Medical Examiners
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Education |
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Bachelor’s Degree -
Economics
Whittier College, California
Internship & Residency
University of North Carolina Medical School,
Chapel Hill, NC
MD
Columbia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York City, New York
Chief Resident - 1
year
Alfred DuPont Institute Department of Pediatric
Orthopedics
Wilmington, Delaware
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Services |
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Fracture Care
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Knee, Hip and
Shoulder Care |
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Sports Medicine
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Arthroscopy
(knee) |
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Rotator Cuff
Tear Repair (shoulder) |
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Pediatric
Orthopedic Care |
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Diagnostic and
Therapeutic Injections |
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Workers Compensation |
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Evaluation and
Treatment |
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Independent
Medical Examination (ABIME Certified)
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Impairment
Rating |
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Medical Records
Review |
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Second Opinion
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Panels
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Expert Witness
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Professional / Board
Memberships |
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IME Examinations |
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As of November 2014, Dr.
Legant is now Nationally Certified to perform
Independent Medical Examinations through
ABIME
(American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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CV of Paul M. Legant, MD |
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Jurisdictions of
Licensure |
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