Qualifications & Experience

Corie Hazan Shapiro, MSPT is a licensed physical therapist with 26 years of clinical experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical care, and physical therapy standards. 

She provides independent physical therapy expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys in matters involving physical therapy, rehabilitation, patient safety, documentation, standards of care, causation, and damages. 

Throughout her career, Corie has practiced in hospitals, orthopedic clinics, pediatric settings, sports medicine, skilled nursing facilities and home care. This breadth of experience allows her to evaluate cases from multiple clinical perspectives while applying current standards of physical therapy practice.

Corie carefully reviews medical records, therapy documentation, deposition testimony, and other case materials to provide objective, evidence-based opinions.  She is known for thorough analysis, clear written reports, and the ability to explain complex rehabilitation issues in language that attorneys, judges, and juries can understand.  
 

In additon to her clinical practice, Corie served as Clinical Instructor, mentoring future physical therpaists while remaining actively involved in patient care and evolving standards of practice.  

Education

• MSPT, University of Miami School of Medicine
• B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Exercise Science, Tulane University

Licensure

• Licensed Physical Therapist, New York

Professional Experience

• More than 25 years of clinical practice
• Founder, Core PT NY, PLLC
• Former Clinical Instructor, Site director, Senior PT

Practice Areas

• Orthopedic rehabilition
• Post-operatice care
• Sports medicine
• Pediatrics
• Physical therapy standards of care
• Documentation review
• Medical record analysis