Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Qualified Medical Evaluator
BRETT FINK, MD, QME
Objective, evidence-based orthopedic evaluations with expertise in foot and ankle disorders, trauma, and injury assessment for workers’ compensation and medical-legal matters.
Med-Legal Services
Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME)
Orthopedic workers’ compensation evaluations assessing injury, functional limitations, causation, and apportionment, with focus on foot and ankle conditions.
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Objective orthopedic evaluations for disputed claims, addressing diagnosis, injury mechanism, functional capacity, and treatment needs.
Expert Witness
Orthopedic record review, medical-legal analysis, and expert testimony for cases involving musculoskeletal injuries, including foot and ankle conditions.
Credentials at a Glance
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon focused on objective evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries, including foot and ankle conditions.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University (2019)
Fellowship – Foot & Ankle Surgery
University of Miami School of Medicine (1999–2000)
Fellowship – Foot & Ankle Surgery
Boston University Medical Center (1999)
Residency – Orthopedic Surgery
Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA (1993–1997)
Internship – Surgical
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO (1989–1990)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO (1989)
Bachelor of Science (Honors), Molecular Biology
University of Wisconsin–Madison (1985)
- Board Certified – American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (Through 2029)
- Board Eligible – Obesity Medicine (2023)
- Medical Licenses – Multiple U.S. States (Active)
- Clinical Instructor – Community Podiatric Residency Program
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (Fellow – Inactive)
- American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (Fellow – Inactive)
Patient Care EXPERIENCE
Orthopedic
Evaluation
- Comprehensive musculoskeletal assessments
- Diagnosis of injury and functional limitations
- Treatment planning and care recommendations
Foot & Ankle
Disorders
- Evaluation of foot and ankle conditions
- Management of chronic and acute injuries
- Surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches
Injury & Trauma
Care
- Acute orthopedic injury evaluation
- Post-traumatic assessment and recovery planning
- Fracture and soft tissue injury management
Sports
Medicine
- Evaluation of sports-related injuries
- Performance and injury prevention strategies
- Rehabilitation and return-to-activity guidance