Who We Are
Atlantic IME Services is North Carolina’s trusted source for independent orthopedic medical evaluations. Our team of four board‑certified orthopedic surgeons delivers the clarity, confidence, and clinical precision that attorneys, adjusters, employers, and TPAs rely on for complex claims.
We combine deep orthopedic expertise with a streamlined, professional IME experience. Every evaluation is objective, evidence‑based, and built to stand up in hearings, mediations, and courtrooms. From record reviews to in‑person assessments, our physicians provide clear answers to the medical questions that matter most.
With four convenient locations across the state, Atlantic IME Services makes scheduling simple and ensures claimants receive timely, respectful, and efficient evaluations. Our commitment is straightforward: exceptional service, defensible reports, and unmatched orthopedic insight.
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Comprehensive orthopedic evaluations that address diagnosis, causation, treatment appropriateness, work ability, and long‑term prognosis. Reports are detailed, objective, and written to withstand scrutiny.
Second Opinions
Thorough, unbiased assessments when clarification or confirmation of a prior medical opinion is needed. Ideal for complex or disputed cases.
Medical Record Reviews
In‑depth analysis of medical documentation to determine consistency, appropriateness of care, and alignment with clinical guidelines. Available with or without an in‑person exam.
Causation & Work‑Relatedness Opinions
Clear, defensible statements addressing whether an injury or condition is related to a specific incident or occupational exposure.
Impairment Ratings (AMA Guides)
Orthopedic impairment evaluations performed using the applicable edition of the AMA Guides. Reports include methodology, calculations, and supporting rationale.
Work Ability & Restrictions Assessments
Objective evaluation of functional capacity, return‑to‑work readiness, and any necessary temporary or permanent restrictions.
Depositions & Expert Testimony
Our physicians provide expert testimony that is clear, consistent, and grounded in orthopedic evidence and clinical experience.
⭐ Who We Serve
• Attorneys • Claims adjusters • Employers • Case managers • Third‑party administrators • Government agencies
Our ServicesAbout
Atlantic IME Services is North Carolina’s trusted source for independent orthopedic medical evaluations. Our team of four board‑certified orthopedic surgeons delivers the clarity, confidence, and clinical precision that attorneys, adjusters, employers, and TPAs rely on for complex claims.
We combine deep orthopedic expertise with a streamlined, professional IME experience. Every evaluation is objective, evidence‑based, and built to stand up in hearings, mediations, and courtrooms. From record reviews to in‑person assessments, our physicians provide clear answers to the medical questions that matter most.
With four convenient locations across the state, Atlantic IME Services makes scheduling simple and ensures claimants receive timely, respectful, and efficient evaluations. Our commitment is straightforward: exceptional service, defensible reports, and unmatched orthopedic insight.
Meet the team
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David Rockwell MD
Dr. David Rockwell is a board‑certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in community orthopedic practice. A Morehead Scholar, he completed both his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia.
Dr. Rockwell provides non‑operative orthopedic evaluations with expertise in general orthopedic conditions and work‑related injuries.
He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and is an active member of the AAOS, North Carolina Orthopedic Association, and North Carolina Medical Society
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Mark Foster MD
Dr. Mark Foster is a board‑certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in both Spine Surgery and Foot & Ankle Surgery. He provides independent, objective orthopedic evaluations supported by extensive clinical and surgical experience.
Dr. Foster completed medical school and orthopedic residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, followed by a Foot & Ankle Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a Spine Fellowship at the North Carolina Spine Center. His IME expertise includes lumbar spine conditions (herniated discs, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, compression fractures) and a full range of foot and ankle disorders, including fractures, deformities, arthritis, and tendon pathology.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.
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Mathew Landfried MD
Dr. Matthew Landfried is a board‑certified orthopedic surgeon providing independent medical evaluations with expertise across the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions. His clinical background includes the diagnosis and non‑operative and operative management of disorders involving the spine, upper and lower extremities, and associated neuromuscular structures.
Dr. Landfried’s training encompasses the evaluation and treatment of congenital deformities, traumatic injuries, degenerative joint and spine disease, metabolic bone disorders, infections, and tumors of the musculoskeletal system. His scope includes conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot, and ankle, as well as the functional impact of central and peripheral nervous system injuries on the musculoskeletal system.
Licensed in North Carolina, Dr. Landfried provides objective, evidence‑based orthopedic assessments for work‑related injuries, causation analysis, impairment ratings, and return‑to‑work evaluations.
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Donald Getz MD
]Dr. Donald Getz is an orthopedic surgeon with six decades of clinical experience evaluating and treating conditions of the musculoskeletal system. His extensive background in orthopedic surgery allows him to assess a broad spectrum of bone, joint, muscle, and connective‑tissue disorders that affect function, mobility, and long‑term outcomes.
Dr. Getz earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has spent his career providing comprehensive orthopedic care to patients in North Carolina. He practices at Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital in Wilmington, where he has long been recognized as a trusted resource for both surgical and non‑surgical management of orthopedic injuries and degenerative conditions.
With decades of experience guiding diagnosis, treatment planning, and recovery expectations, Dr. Getz brings a measured, evidence‑based approach to Independent Medical Evaluations. His evaluations are grounded in deep clinical knowledge, objective analysis, and a commitment to clarity for employers, insurers, attorneys, and patients.
