Osteopathic orthopedic surgeon

Charles J. Harvey, DO

Independent medical examinations and expert opinions in orthopedic matters.

A surgeon with a spine and hip practice, now retired from operative practice, available to attorneys and claims professionals.

Examinations in Pennsylvania. Record review and expert opinions for matters in other jurisdictions by arrangement.

The Allegheny FrontPennsylvania

Licenses: Pennsylvania Verify license in the Pennsylvania licensing system (opens in a new tab)

Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

Available to plaintiff and defense.

Qualifications

Retired from operative practice in 2024.

Practice now limited to medical-legal review, examinations and consulting.

Fee schedule and W-9 available on request.

Qualifications
Specialty	Osteopathic orthopedic surgeon, spine and hip practice
Practice	Blair Orthopedics, Altoona, Pennsylvania. Founder, Southern Alleghenies Elite Orthopedics, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
Professional society	Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
Certification	Certified Physician Executive
License	Pennsylvania Verify license in the Pennsylvania licensing system (opens in a new tab)
NPI	1497714612 Verify NPI in the national registry (opens in a new tab)

Independent medical examinations
Orthopedic examinations with a written report.
Impairment ratings
Ratings under the AMA Guides.
Record review and causation opinions
Written opinions from records and imaging.
Deposition and trial testimony
Testimony on his written opinions.
Peer review and utilization review
Physician review for carriers and third-party administrators.
Standard-of-care review
Orthopedic and spine malpractice matters, plaintiff and defense.

Expert-network consultations
Paid calls on spine surgery practice and instrumentation.
Industry consulting
Device and practice-operations consulting.

Opinions are based on the records, examination and medical literature.

Fees are for time and never depend on the outcome.