Medical Legal Department - Strada Healthcare

Medical Legal Department

Independent. Impartial. Informed.

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Who We Serve

  • Attorneys (Plaintiff & Defense)

  • Claims Adjusters

  • Medical Case Managers

  • TPAs & Self-Insured Employers

  • HR & Risk Management Professionals

  • Rehabilitation & Occupational Specialists

Strada Healthcare’s Medical Legal Department provides expert medical insight and thorough case analysis to support attorneys, claims professionals, employers, and case managers. Our team delivers timely, accurate, and objective evaluations to inform complex legal and insurance decisions—always grounded in clinical expertise and impartiality.

Whether you need a comprehensive record review or an Independent Medical Exam (IME), we ensure your case is supported by detailed documentation, clear communication, and evidence-based medical perspectives.

For inquiries or new cases, please contact our team at medlegal@stradahealthcare.com

Our Medical Legal Team

Walter Wood, MD

Physician

Dr. Wood brings over 20 years of experience in Family and Emergency Medicine. He completed his medical
training through the University of Nebraska Medical Center and has served patients at Nebraska Medicine,
Jenny Edmundson Hospital, Mercy Hospital, and Memorial Community Hospital. He is Board Certified in
both Emergency and Family Medicine and an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians,
American Medical Association, and the Christian Medical & Dental Association.
Board Certified Emergency Medicine
Board Certified Family Medicine
Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
Member of the American Medical Association

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Patricia Kreikemeier

Legal Nurse Consultant

With experience serving more than 500 employers, insurers, attorneys, and self-insured businesses, Patti
brings unmatched expertise in bridging healthcare and the legal system. Her services include Independent
Medical Consultations—such as IMEs and impairment ratings—as well as Legal Nurse Consulting support
in record reviews, case development, medical research, and expert witness coordination. Patti is passionate
about helping organizations and attorneys navigate complex medical issues with clarity and confidence.

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Physician Consultations

Our board-certified physicians deliver expert case evaluations, including:

  • Independent Medical Exams (IMEs)

  • Medical Record Reviews

  • Second Opinions

  • Impairment Ratings

  • Causation Analysis

  • Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) Assessments

  • Diagnosis Evaluations

  • Work Restrictions & Return-to-Work Opinions

  • Future Medical Needs

  • Treatment Appropriateness & Extent

  • Expert Testimony (Deposition & Trial)

 

Nurse Consultations

Our Legal Nurse Consultant enhances case development with:

  • Medical Issue & Merit Reviews

  • Impairment Rating Projections (AMA Guidelines)

  • Medical Record Chronologies

  • Case Summary & Medical Record Analysis

  • Discovery Support

  • Identification of Pre-Existing Conditions

  • Record Gap Identification

  • Causation & Damages Assessment

  • Guidance for Attorneys, Adjustors & Case Managers

Location & Rates

All Med Legal services are available at our headquarters location in Omaha:
Strada Healthcare
11810 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE 68154

Our Flat-Fee IME & Medical Review Rates

Record Reviews:

  • Under 350 Pages: $2,000
  • 350+ Pages: $2,750

Independent Medical Examinations

  • Under 350 Pages: $3,000
  • 350+ Pages: $3,750

Start a Case or Learn More

To refer a case, request an IME, or speak with our Med Legal team:
📧 Email: medlegal@stradahealthcare.com
📞 Phone: 402.898.5600