Pain Medicine · Psychiatry · Medical-Legal

Where healing meets clarity

We bridge the gap between complex medical conditions and the legal understanding they require—providing expert evaluations, treatment, and testimony with compassion and precision.

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Board Certified Pain Medicine American Board of Anesthesiology
Board Certified Anesthesiology American Board of Anesthesiology
NYU Fellowship Trained Pain Medicine & Research

What We Do

Services

From courtroom to clinic, we provide the expertise attorneys and patients need.

01

Independent Medical Examinations

Comprehensive evaluations addressing causation, diagnosis, and prognosis with detailed documentation for litigation.

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02

Medical Record Review

Thorough analysis of medical documentation to identify key findings and support case strategy.

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03

Expert Witness Testimony

Clear, compelling testimony backed by clinical experience and academic credentials.

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04

Defense Medical Exams

Objective clinical assessments providing unbiased evaluation of claimed injuries and disabilities.

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05

Peer-to-Peer Reviews

Insurance and disability claim evaluations with physician consultations on treatment appropriateness.

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06

SGB for PTSD & Trauma

Stellate ganglion block treatment offering rapid relief from trauma symptoms—often within hours.

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Dr. Hersh D. Patel
10+
Years of Experience

Hersh D. Patel, MD, MBA

Physician. Consultant. Expert.

With dual board certifications, NYU fellowship training, and an MBA, Dr. Patel offers a rare combination of clinical expertise and business acumen. His experience spans academic medicine, health system leadership, and high-stakes litigation support.

As former Section Chief of the Comprehensive Pain Center at Christiana Care and current Pain Lead at the VA Medical Center, he understands both the medicine and what it takes to communicate complex findings clearly to judges, juries, and attorneys.

Chronic pain syndromes
Spinal disorders
Interventional procedures
Opioid management
Anesthesia complications
PTSD & trauma
Disability assessment
Post-surgical pain

How It Works

Working with Counsel

A straightforward process designed to meet your litigation timeline.

1

Initial Screening

Complimentary review of case summary to determine fit and preliminary assessment.

2

Records Analysis

Comprehensive review of medical documentation with detailed written summary.

3

Expert Report

Clear, well-supported opinion on causation, standard of care, and damages.

4

Testimony

Confident deposition and trial support with flexible scheduling.

Interventional Psychiatry

Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD

A minimally invasive procedure that can provide rapid relief from trauma symptoms. SGB works by calming the overactive "fight or flight" response that keeps PTSD sufferers on constant alert.

Used safely for over 100 years in pain medicine, SGB has emerged as a breakthrough treatment for veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors.

15-minute procedure Same-day relief possible Minimally invasive Ultrasound-guided
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70%+
Report improvement
100+
Years of safe use
Hours
Not months to relief
1
Simple office visit

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Whether you need an expert opinion for litigation or treatment for a patient, we're here to help. Initial consultations are complimentary.

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Location Wilmington, Delaware
Response Time Within 24 hours

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