The Gold Standard of
Medico-Legal Spine Care

Farbod Rastegar, MD, FAAOS, CIME

Board-certified spine surgeon | Cleveland Clinic fellowship | Certified Independent Medical Examiner

Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon (ABOS)
Cleveland Clinic fellowship-trained in spine surgery
Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) — ABIME 5th Edition

Clinical Spine Care

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. Surgical and non-surgical options guided by evidence-based decision making and individualized care.

  • Neck and back pain evaluation
  • Degenerative and traumatic spine conditions
  • Surgical and non-surgical treatment options

Independent Medical Evaluations & Expert Opinions

Objective orthopedic spine evaluations provided for plaintiff and defense counsel, insurers, and claims professionals. Opinions are developed using a consistent, defensible medical methodology.

  • Spine IMEs & record review
  • Causation & impairment analysis (AMA Guides)
  • Deposition & trial testimony

Attorneys & Adjusters: Call our dedicated Case Manager directly at 513-325-7018 for expedited scheduling.

Independent. Objective. Evidence-Based.

Whether providing clinical care or medical-legal evaluation, my approach is grounded in sound orthopedic principles, careful review of the medical record, and objective analysis. Independent Medical Evaluations are performed separately from clinical practice and do not establish a treating physician relationship.

Medical-Legal Services Process

1

Case Submission

Preliminary review

2

Scheduling

Records evaluation

3

Examination

Record review

4

Written Opinion

Clear, organized

Ready to Get Started?

Patients

Schedule a consultation for evaluation and treatment of spine conditions.

Attorneys & Claims Professionals

Request an Independent Medical Examination, record review, or expert consultation.

Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or create a physician-patient relationship. Clinical consultations are for treatment purposes. Medicolegal services (IME, expert opinions) are provided solely for evaluation and legal proceedings, not for establishing a treatment relationship. All medicolegal opinions are rendered independently and without advocacy for either party.

Professional Affiliations

AAOS • NASS • AMA • Cleveland Clinic • University of Chicago • UCLA • OHSU