About

Donn O. Fuller MD PLLC

Dr. Donn O. Fuller, after an illustrious 39-year career as a highly respected orthopedic surgeon, has transitioned to focus exclusively on his medical-legal consulting practice. Having built a reputation for precision, expertise, and exceptional patient care in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Fuller now leverages his vast experience to provide comprehensive medical-legal consulting services. His new practice specializes in defense consultations, where he conducts Compulsory Medical Examinations (CMEs), detailed medical record reviews, depositions, and court testimonies. With a deep understanding of orthopedic injuries and conditions, he is particularly skilled at determining causation, identifying acute versus chronic injuries, and assessing maximum medical improvement (MMI) and permanent impairment.

In his consulting work, Dr. Fuller collaborates closely with defense attorneys and insurance companies, providing expert analysis and testimony in legal cases involving orthopedic matters. He continues to bring the same level of dedication and meticulous attention to detail as he did during his decades of surgical practice. Dr. Fuller’s medical-legal expertise makes him a valuable asset for attorneys seeking informed, reliable evaluations and expert opinions in complex orthopedic cases.

Expertise And History In The Medical Field

Dr. Donn Fuller is a seasoned medical-legal consultant with over 39 years of experience as a practicing orthopedic surgeon. With a strong foundation in medical expertise and a deep understanding of the legal system, Dr. Fuller is well-equipped to provide valuable insights and guidance in various medical-legal matters.

Extensive Clinical Experience: Over 39 years of active practice as a general orthopedic surgeon.
Emergency Room Expertise: 38 years of experience providing emergency care in hospital settings.
Surgical Expertise: Performed an average of 500 surgeries annually throughout his 39-year career.
Academic Excellence: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loras College with dual degrees in Chemistry & Biology and a minor in Psychology
Advanced Medical Training: Completed MD at the University of Iowa and internship and residency at the world-famous Mayo Clinic.
Leadership Experience: In his last year he was Chief Resident at the Mayo Clinic.
Community Involvement: Served as team physician for Mariner High School for 25 years.
Compulsory Medical Examination (CME) expertise: Averaged 70 CME per year during his active practice.

Beyond Medicine

Dr. Fuller is happily married and has a daughter and three grandsons, all of whom are cowboys. Two of his grandsons are professional tie-down calf ropers, and one competes in team roping. He enjoys following their competitions across the United States.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Dr. Fuller grew up playing tennis and skiing. He competed on both his high school and college tennis teams for four years. After breaking his leg in a skiing accident at age 14, he became a national ski patroller, a role he held for 16 years, assisting injured skiers. He continues to ski regularly in Big Sky, Montana, and was among the first to demo the early plastic ski boots designed by Bob Lange of Lange ski boots, who launched his business in Dubuque, Iowa. In addition to skiing, Dr. Fuller enjoys windsurfing, particularly off the coast of Sanibel and in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.

Beyond his love of sports, Dr. Fuller has a passion for architectural drawing, which he pursued while working his way through medical school. He has played the piano since the age of seven and has a deep appreciation for art, a passion that was kindled during his studies in Europe in 1969. Raised with strong Midwest values, Dr. Fuller is known for his ability to relate well to people, and his medical-legal consulting work is driven entirely by word-of-mouth referrals.

Contact Dr. Donn Fuller to discuss your Medical-Legal needs today!

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113 NW 10th Street
Cape Coral, FL 33993

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