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Healthcare | Systemic Ortho| Experts
Could you be overlooking a hidden systemic error?

"80% of medical errors involve systemic failures..."

Discover what could shift the outcome of your case

Too often, the medical record is taken at face value.
But what’s documented isn’t always what really happened.

  1. Did someone modify the chart after the patient coded?
  2. Were entries made hours after the event?
  3. How many times was the chart accessed before anything was documented on the record?

At MD Experts, we dig deeper, beyond the chart; to uncover what was altered, delayed, or never documented at all.

1.Did someone modify the chart after the patient coded?

2.Were entries made hours after the event?

3.How many times was the chart accessed before anything was documented on the record?

 

Orthopedic malpractice cases often involve surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or delayed treatment, leading to permanent impairments or complications. A significant number of orthopedic surgeons face malpractice claims, with some studies indicating that nearly 15% of surgeons are sued annually and the vast majority will face a claim by the age of 65. Common issues include fractures, spinal injuries, and hip/knee replacements.

Meet the Experts

Christopher Travers, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

✓ Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstruction (joint replacement).
✓ Director of the Orthopaedic Robotics and Navigation Program at UPenn and is the lead educator for the arthroplasty training curriculum.
✓ Lead Orthopaedic Quality and Safety Officer at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Kayur Patel, MD

Healthcare Administrator | Systemic Error Specialist

30 years of clinical and healthcare leadership

Maria Hagen, RN

EHR Audit Trail Analyst

  • ✓   Emergency room nurse and expert in medical audit trails
  • ✓   Uniquely trained in dissecting the anatomy of electronic health records (EHRs)
  • ✓   Identifies hidden data such as timestamps, access logs, altered entries, and post-event modifications
  • ✓   Helps reveal facts that can strengthen a defense or build a winning plaintiff’s case

Why MD Experts?

We identify system-level breakdowns.
When nearly half of all birth injury claims involve brain damage, count on our experts to highlight the gaps in care. When outcomes are life-altering, expert interpretation of the fetal monitor strip isn’t optional—it’s essential. It tells the story of the baby’s condition in real time. And a specialist ensures that story is understood.