Our Mission
Objective Analysis with Surgical Precision
Musculoskeletal Consulting provides authoritative medical-legal insights for attorneys, insurers, and healthcare organizations. We deliver clarity to complex orthopedic cases through rigorous clinical evidence and academic expertise.
- Musculoskeletal Expertise: Board-certified orthopedic mastery.
- Objective Analysis: Unbiased, evidence-based medical opinions.
- Defensible Reports: Timely, rigorous, and logically grounded documentation.
Austin Heare, MD
Principal Consultant
Dr. Austin Heare is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex musculoskeletal analysis. With an extensive academic background and active clinical practice, he provides a unique bridge between frontline surgical expertise and high-level medical-legal consulting.
His professional history includes significant experience with independent medical evaluations, utilization reviews, and expert witness testimony. Dr. Heare is dedicated to delivering objective, evidence-based analysis for legal and insurance professionals navigating the complexities of musculoskeletal claims.
Independent Medical Evaluations
Utilization Review
Expert Witness Analysis
Our Story
Musculoskeletal Consulting was established to bridge the significant gap between clinical practice and the legal room. We believe that complex musculoskeletal cases require more than just technical knowledge—they demand clear, clinically grounded opinions that are as authoritative as they are defensible, combining active surgical expertise with academic rigor.
