N O R T H W E S T MEDICAL EXPERTS
NEW - Vocational and Life Care Planning Specialty
8 New Experts - Spring 2021
A premier provider of forensic medical evaluation services for litigators and casualty adjusters in the Pacific Northwest
250+ Forensic Experts - 60+ Specialties
SERVICES
Independent Medical Examinations
An independent medical examination (IME) occurs when a forensic medical expert, who has not previously been involved in a patient's care, examines the patient. An IME is requested when there are questions surrounding causation, impairment, and/or the appropriateness of care.
An IME consists of a comprehensive review of the file provided, a physical examination, and generation of a written report or a verbal opinion to discuss findings. As a free ancillary service, NWME will coordinate phone conferences, addendums and subsequent deposition or court testimony when necessary.
NWME has extensive experience in paneling up to 4 experts for multi-specialty examinations.
Medical Records Reviews
A Medical Record Review (RR) is utilized to assist in evaluating cases without having a physical examination. The focus of a RR is to assess causation, impairment, and/or the appropriateness of care. Dependent on the facts of the case, RR's can be a valuable cost saving service in lieu of scheduling an independent medical examination.
Northwest Medical Experts will facilitate the RR with the appropriate forensic medical expert based on the client's directive. A RR consists of a comprehensive review of the file provided, and generation of a written report or verbal opinion to discuss findings before the report is generated. As a free ancillary service, NWME will coordinate phone conferences, addendums and subsequent deposition or court testimony when necessary.
Medical Chronologies
When you want to know the important facts contained in the medical records without having to decipher each and every document, the format of NWME Medical Chronologies are right on target.
NWME Chronologies capture user defined data from each relevant medical record provided. The "who", "what", "when", and "where" is summarized and presented in Word format, with an accompanying PDF with instant reference and hyperlinks to the actual source document.
Medical Bill Reviews
NWME can provide targeted Medical Bill Reviews to help identify and document excessive or fraudulent provider billing. Our qualified reviewers use their experience and widely accepted resources in analyzing specific billing statements to evaluate the cost of treatment rendered.
INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE
We strive to build unique partnerships with our clients and consultants. Attorneys and casualty adjusters want to invest in more than just a paper report. Our clients expect forensic medical consultants that are qualified in their specialty, maintain an impeccable reputation, and are willing to work with the client all the way through to the conclusion of the case.
Each forensic medical consultant receives support from our skilled staff in the case-by-case scheduling process. This includes receiving records that are processed efficiently and reports that have gone through a legal intensive quality assurance review.
We bridge the gap between forensic medical experts and the legal and insurance communities. Providing a superior customer service experience, operating with the highest integrity, and having an educated and experienced team makes Northwest Medical Experts a trusted partner.
FORENSIC MEDICAL CONSULTANTS ARE CORE TO OUR BUSINESS SUCCESS
INTELLIGENT CASE MANAGEMENT
The decision to retain a qualified forensic medical consultant through an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) vendor is difficult and expensive. Selecting the right vendor, and the right consultant, is critically important!
INTELLIGENT CASE MANAGEMENT STARTS WITH DAY ONE!
INJURY DETAILS
DESIRED SPECIALTY
DISCOVERY CUT OFF DATE
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION
EXAMINER CHOICE
REPORT DEADLINE
TRIAL/MEDIATION DATE
VERBAL OPINION
DOI, DOB, DOL
TRANSPORTATION
STIPULATION
A Paralegal Designed company with expertise in the legal industry and knowledge to assist you in meeting critical deadlines, stipulation compliance, and making the appropriate decisions during the process.
COVER LETTER
FORENSIC CONSULTANTS
NWME is founded on the premise that forensic medical consultants are core to our business success. We strive to build a unique partnership not only with our clients, but with our consultants too as attorneys and casualty adjusters want to invest in more than just a paper report.
Our clients expect forensic medical consultants that are qualified in their specialty, maintain an impeccable reputation, and have a willingness to work with the client all the way through to the conclusion of the case. As a forensic medical consultant with NWME, you will receive support from our skilled staff members to make sure your needs are met in scheduling, that records are prepared efficiently, and that your report is of the highest quality.
Our investment in your success is visible in our Subpoena Protection Program.
We assist by offering legal counsel to represent you and defend you against Subpoenas.
Northwest Medical Experts' promise is to bridge the gap between forensic experts and the legal and insurance communities. We do this through superior customer service, integrity, experience, and a high level of trust.
YOUR Team
Susan Poulsen
Operations Director
866.276.0505 x1212
Susan obtained her degree in Paralegal Studies from North Idaho College and brings 20+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal to NWME. Her legal background, experience, and extensive interaction and relationship development with clients, expert witnesses, and the legal community makes her a vital asset to the company.
Amber Hoene
Medical Records
866.276.0505 x1216
Amber leads our Medical Records department, facilitating and organizing 100's of feet of medical records annually. Her years of customer service experience is ideally suited for the ever changing requirements of legal due dates and personalization needs of our forensic experts.
Keri Whittekiend
Scheduling
866.276.0505 x1204
Keri leads our Scheduling department, bringing a long history of experience working with the public to NWME. She provides outstanding customer service and responds quickly and efficiently to all communications regarding scheduling services with our clients and forensic consultants.
Megan Lawrence
Quality Assurance
866.276.0505 x1203
Megan leads our Quality Assurance department, bringing fantastic customer service expertise and knowledge of the medical expert witness industry to NWME. She is a valuable asset to our company in her quality assurance role.
Andy Walter
President & Founder
Andy's professional journey includes 20 dynamic years within enterprise software companies, CRM and ERP Cloud business consulting, and small business entrepreneur.
Andy is active in supporting and sponsoring youth mental health education.
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CONTACT
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Corporate Office
600 University Street, Suite 2325 Seattle, Washington 98101
Tel: 206.926.3756 / 866.276.0505
Fax: 866.223.4996
Corporate Office
600 University Street, Suite 2325 Seattle, Washington 98101
Tel: 206.926.3756 / 866.276.0505
Fax: 866.223.4996
Exam Locations
WA - OR - ID - MT - AK
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