Expert Medical Services

Dr. Ciammaichella is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury medicine, and brain injury medicine and is a renowned author and speaker in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

She completed her PM&R Residency at the University of Texas at Houston and spent a significant amount of time at TIRR, a nationally renowned center for spinal cord injury and brain injury rehabilitation. She also obtained specialized training at the spinal cord injury fellowship at the University of Utah Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital.

Dr. Ciammaichella works as a full-time physiatrist for Osteopathic Wellness and Rehabilitation PLLC. She cares for patients with disabilities in acute inpatient rehabilitation as well as outpatient in both the clinic and home setting.

Her meticulous eye for detail and unique dual qualifications as a physician and lawyer make her an indispensable resource for clients seeking in-depth expertise at the intersection of medicine and law. For this reason, she assists medical malpractice attorneys establish standard of care compliance and/or breeches. In addition, due to her unique specialty in understanding common complications of injuries and anticipated quality of life, Dr. Ciammaichella assists with understanding the extent of damages.

Unique Qualifications: Combining medical expertise with legal knowledge allows Dr. Ciammaichella to bridge the gap between medicine and law.
Experience: Extensive clinical and legal experience ensures Dr. Ciammaichella provides informed and insightful analysis.
Objectivity: Delivering unbiased opinions based on medical facts and evidence is the basis of Dr. Ciammaichella’s consulting service.
Professionalism: Dr. Ciammaichella is committed to providing timely and reliable service.
Clear Communication: Dr. Ciammaichella presents complex medical issues in a way that is understandable to legal professionals and the jury.

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Brain Injury Medicine

Education

University of California at Berkeley: BS in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
The George Washington Law School: JD with Honors
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine: DO
University of Houston, Clearlake: Healthcare Management Certificate

Practicing Physiatrist

Physiatrist at Osteopathic Wellness and Rehabilitation PLLC
Assistant Clinical Professor at University of Nevada at Reno
Co-Chair for the Advocacy Committee for the Association of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
Member of the Public Policy Committee for the Association of Academic Physiatrist
Incoming American College of Legal Medicine Delegate to the American Medical Association
Editorial board member for the Sexuality and Disability journal

Legal Expertise

JD with Honors: Graduated with Honors from The George Washington University Law School
Appellate Externship: Extern to the Honorable Inez Smith Reid, Judge of the DC Court of Appeals
Judicial Clerkship: Law Clerk to the Honorable Alex R. Munson, Chief Judge, District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands
Licensed Attorney: Passed the California Bar Exam (inactive)
Litigation Experience: Associate Attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP, specializing in patient litigation

Expertise in
Healthcare Law & Policy

Published Legal Scholar: Member of the George Washington University Law School International Law Review, article published in the Denning Law Journal and Valparaiso Law Review, and Spinal Cord Injury: Board Review (providing legal expertise)
Leader in Medical Law: Leader of several organized medicine associations including: the American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM), the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP), the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP); selected as ACLM Delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA) (starting 2025)
Sought-After Speaker: Presented on topics such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, legal implications for recommending medical cannibus, healthcare legislation, and health advocacy in conjunction with the AMA, ACLM, ASCIP, and AAP

Why?

Comprehensive Medical Expertise with a Legal Lens

Dr. Ciammaichella’s dual qualifications as a physician and lawyer make her uniquely equipped to provide expert insights and guidance in the complex intersection of medicine and law.

Attention to Detail

Dr. Ciammaichella is committed to providing meticulous attention to detail in every case, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and thoroughness in our medical consulting services.

Unique Expertise in Disability

Dr. Ciammaichella provides expert medical consulting services specializing in disability complications of spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and other neuromuscular diseases.


With every consultation, Dr. Ciammaichella brings:

  • Unique Qualifications: Combining medical expertise with legal knowledge allows Dr. Ciammaichella to bridge the gap between medicine and law.
  • Experience: Extensive clinical and legal experience ensures Dr. Ciammaichella provides informed and insightful analysis.
  • Objectivity: Delivering unbiased opinions based on medical facts and evidence is the basis of Dr. Ciammaichella’s consulting service.
  • Professionalism: Dr. Ciammaichella is committed to providing timely and reliable service.
  • Clear Communication: Dr. Ciammaichella presents complex medical issues in a way that is understandable to legal professionals and the jury.

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