Services Offered

• Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs). An independent medical examination, or IME, is an evaluation performed by a physician who is not treating the patient. It provides an objective opinion on a claimant's diagnosis, treatment history, or prognosis for use in a legal or insurance matter.
• Medical Record Review. Dr. Taylor reviews existing medical records, imaging, and treatment history to offer an opinion on causation, necessity of care, or the extent of an injury, without requiring an in-person examination.
• Deposition Testimony. Sworn testimony given outside of court, used to gather evidence ahead of a trial.
• Trial Testimony. In-court testimony as a retained orthopedic spine expert.

How a Case Referral Works

Attorneys and physicians typically begin by describing the case in general terms: the nature of the injury, the type of claim, and what kind of opinion is being requested. At this stage, no identifying information about the patient or claimant is needed.

Dr. Taylor reviews the case summary and decides, on a case-by-case basis, whether to accept the referral. If he agrees to proceed, a fee agreement and intake form are sent, and only then is more detailed information, including records and claimant details, requested.

From there, the process generally follows this sequence:

1. Medical record review and an initial opinion, often communicated by phone.
2. If the case proceeds further, a written report.
3. If needed, a deposition.
4. If the case goes to trial, in-court testimony.

Professional Background

• Dr. Taylor is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon. 
• He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency, serving as chief resident in orthopaedic spine at Massachusetts General Hospital. 
• He completed a spine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University and served three years as Chief of Spine Surgery in the United States Air Force at Wilford Hall. 
• He is a former Assistant Professor at Washington University and founded TCCO in 2014. 
• He is a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society.