Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon | Qualified Medical Evaluator
WES MADSEN, MD, QME
Objective, evidence-based orthopaedic evaluations with experience in QME, IME, and expert medical witness services, focused on clear and defensible medical-legal reporting.
Med-Legal Services
Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME)
Orthopaedic workers’ compensation evaluations assessing injury, functional limitations, causation, and apportionment, with objective analysis and clear medical-legal reporting.
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Independent orthopaedic evaluations for disputed claims, addressing diagnosis, mechanism of injury, functional capacity, and treatment recommendations.
Expert Witness
Orthopaedic record review, medical-legal analysis, and expert testimony for cases involving musculoskeletal injuries, supported by objective and defensible opinions.
Credentials at a Glance
Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with extensive experience in medical-legal evaluations, specializing in objective assessment of musculoskeletal injuries and functional impairment.
Fellowship
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, University of Utah Orthopaedic Department, Salt Lake City, UT (2012–2013)
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY (2007–2012)
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT (2003–2007)
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (1997–2003)
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- Recertified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- National Board of Medical Examiners (Certified)
- Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), State of California
- Visiting Instructor, University of Utah Orthopaedic Department (2012–2013)
- Department Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery – Tanner Clinic (2021–2024)
- Section Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery – Intermountain Layton Hospital (2023–Present)
- Orthopaedic Telehealth Consultant – InReach (2023–Present)
- Member, Utah Labor Commission Medical Panel (2023–Present)
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Member, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Graduated Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude (4.00 GPA) – Brigham Young University
- Academic Scholarship Recipient – Brigham Young University
- Dean’s List – Brigham Young University
- Recipient, Sara Perry Scholarship – University of Utah School of Medicine
- Best Resident Preoperative Plan – AO Trauma Course
Patient Care EXPERIENCE
Orthopedic
Evaluation
- Comprehensive musculoskeletal assessments
- Diagnosis of joint and functional conditions
- Treatment planning and care recommendations
Joint & Reconstruction
Care
- Evaluation of hip and knee conditions
- Management of degenerative and structural joint disorders
- Surgical and non-surgical treatment planning
Injury & Trauma
Care
- valuation of acute orthopaedic injuries
- Post-injury assessment and recovery planning
- Fracture and musculoskeletal injury management
Treatment
Review
- Review of prior treatment and outcomes
- Assessment of medical necessity and appropriateness
- Recommendations for ongoing or future care