Independent orthopedic case review for plaintiffs and defense.
Thirty-seven years in the operating room and thirty-five years of medicolegal work — record and imaging review, independent examinations, expert reports, and both live testimony and live remote trial appearances in personal injury litigation. Over his career, Dr. Jacobs has testified in court hundreds of times.
Existing case
Through Orthopaedic Center of South Florida
For matters already in progress through December 31, 2026.
InstructionsNew case
Submit a new case
For new engagements with Jacobs Orthopedic Case Reviews, beginning January 1, 2027.
Instructions- 37
- years in practice
- 35
- years of case review
- Both
- plaintiff & defense
Scope of work
Everything an orthopedic file requires, from first read to final testimony.
Medical record review
Complete review of treatment records, operative notes and therapy documentation, organized by provider and date of service.
Imaging interpretation
Independent review of X-rays, CT, MRI and arthrograms, with correlation to the clinical record and mechanism of injury.
Causation & impairment
Opinions on causation, pre-existing degenerative change, reasonableness of treatment, future care and permanent impairment.
Medical necessity & billing review
Review of the treatment rendered as to medical necessity regarding the accident or incident in question, as well as the reasonableness of the billing.
Written expert reports
Clear, defensible written opinions prepared to your timeline and formatted for use in disclosure and mediation.
Attorney conferences
Scheduled calls to discuss findings before you commit to an expert designation, and preparation sessions prior to testimony.
Depositions & testimony
Availability for discovery and evidence depositions, video depositions in lieu of trial appearance, and live remote trial appearances by video conference.
How an engagement works
Organized intake, early impressions, no surprises.
- 01
Initial inquiry
Send a short description of the case, the body regions at issue, and your deadline. Conflict check and availability confirmed within two business days.
- 02
Records & imaging
Transfer records and studies electronically. Materials are indexed by provider and date of service before substantive review begins.
- 03
Review & opinion
Verbal preliminary impressions first, so you learn early whether the case supports your theory. A written report follows only if you request one.
- 04
Testimony
Deposition, video deposition or live remote trial appearance, scheduled around your discovery cutoff.
About
Stephen J. Jacobs, MD
Dr. Jacobs is an orthopedic surgeon with thirty-seven years of clinical practice. Alongside that practice he has spent thirty-five years in medicolegal work, reviewing files and examining claimants at the request of both plaintiff and defense counsel in personal injury matters.
Following his retirement from active surgical practice in December, 2026, his work is devoted exclusively to case review, imaging analysis, written opinions, attorney conferences and live remote trial appearances by video conference. Reviews are accepted for plaintiffs and defense, and opinions are given as the record supports them.
Services are provided through Jacobs Orthopedic Case Reviews, a division of Stephen Jacobs MD, PA, established over thirty-five years ago.
Education & professional history
Credentials
Education
- University of Pennsylvania — B.A., Biochemistry, 1981 · Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY — M.D., 1985 · Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Postgraduate training
- Internship, General Surgery — Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY (1985–1986)
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery — Mount Sinai and Affiliated Hospitals, New York, NY (1986–1990)
- Chief Resident, Orthopedic Surgery — Mount Sinai (1989–1990), elected
Board certification
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery — Certified 1992
- Recertified 2002, 2012, and 2022
Memberships & Licenses
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — Fellow
- Active medical licenses: Florida, Utah, and Virginia
Professional experience
- Lauderdale Orthopedic Surgeons — 1990–1991
- Stephen J. Jacobs, MD, PA — solo practice, 1991–1993
- Orthopedic Center of South Florida — 1993–2026 · President/Managing Partner, 1997–2022
Request a review
Start with the facts of your case.
Send a brief summary and your deadline. You will receive confirmation of availability and a conflict check within two business days, along with instructions for transferring records and imaging.
- review@jacobsorthocasereviews.com
- (954) 361-9286
- 1323 SE 17th St., Suite #2124, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Plaintiff and defense engagements accepted