Staying Aligned: The Steel & Eisner Podcast

In this episode, Alex sits down with Dr. Andrea Smith to dig deep into the real-world challenges new chiropractors face in personal injury practice. We share honest stories about early missteps, the importance of trusting your instincts, and why the right team makes all the difference. You’ll hear how confidence, communication, and ongoing education can transform PI from a source of stress into a truly rewarding part of your practice. If you’ve ever worried about getting burned by shady attorneys or felt unsure about stepping into PI, this conversation is for you. Join us for candid advice and actionable strategies to help you thrive in the world of personal injury care.

Alex welcomes Dr. Tubio of @drtubio social media fame to talk about what makes his practice (and content) different and why he wants to expand into PI.

Alex welcomes Dr. Shayla Hartz, DC to be the first guest of the 2026 season. In this new format, Alex and Dr. Hartz discuss what it's really like working for a PI mill, pitfalls that new DCs face when starting out in PI, and the kind of relationship any DC should hope to have with personal injury.

Shawn and Alex welcome Dr. Tom LaGrelius,MD internist and geriatrician, to the podcast to discuss the future of aging, why geriatric patients respond differently to trauma, and what can be done about it.

Alex and Shawn welcome Dr. Graeme Matthewson to the podcast to discuss sports orthopedics, his philosophy in treatment that "humans are meant to move," and what he sees as the future of orthopedics.

Alex welcomes Dr. Lloyd Friesen, DC and member of the CalChiro Board of Directors, to discuss the past and, more importantly, the future of Chiropractic, government affairs, and personal injury.

Alex welcomes Dr. Cliff Tao, DC DACBR back to the podcast to discuss when to use a DACBR, common failures of radiologists in ER settings, and what the future of radiology and AI might look like (it's coming quicker than you think!)

Shawn and Alex welcome Dr. Michael Niccole, plastic surgeon PI expert, to discuss everything from scar revision to long-term disfigurement claims, teaching how strategic cosmetic care can help your change a PI patient’s life.

Shawn and Alex are joined again by Sam Collins who 'flips the script' on them by asking them questions about how DCs can reclaim the upper hand in negotiations with PI attorneys.

Shawn and Alex interview each other for our last podcast of the year. Join them as they discuss the new and old ways DCs are getting screwed this year, what to look out for with "billboard attorneys," and what they are looking forward to in 2025.

Shawn and Alex welcome back their most frequent guest, billing and coding expert Sam Collins to discuss what's new in PI, and what's to come in 2025!

Alexander Eisner is joined by Dr. Kevin Trinh, MD pain management specialist to discuss how chiropractic patients can become PM patients in a PI context, how to educate such patients about PM, and what the future of the field looks like.

Alexander Eisner welcomes attorney Brad Walkon, Esq. of Walkon of Walkon Law Firm to discuss Medical Malpractice; specifically what it is (and what it isn't), what makes a good case, and what Chiropractors can do to limit their exposure. You might be shocked at what you hear.

Alex welcomes the Anonymous Adjuster back to the podcast to discuss what's in in AI, when to send out for MRIs, and the dreaded lien reductions from insurance adjusters.

Shawn and Alex welcome Dr. Kasra Maasumi, neurologist and pain management doctor, to discuss headaches, TBIs, and whether there is any real treatment options. He also discusses his plans for a new TBI establishment protocol for PI cases.

Alex welcomes Dr. Rowshan back to the podcast to discuss how orthopedics best interfaces with chiropractors and what the future of orthopedic surgery looks like in a world seemingly working towards a less-is-more approach to surgery.

Alex and Shawn welcome Sam Collins back to the podcast to discuss how you can determine how much to bill for every code, just based on what you bill for any one code. Hint: you're probably underbilling!

Shawn and Alex welcome Keith Bremer of Bremer White, founder of one of the biggest and best civil defense firms in California back to the podcast to discuss what DCs should do in depositions and how to be advocates without advocating.

Shawn and Alex welcome The Anonymous Adjuster back to the podcast as their first guest under the new and improved Staying Aligned: The Steel & Eisner Podcast name! As usual, she was hyper informative, helpful, and just the right amount of rough around the edges.

Alex welcomes Dr. Jacqueline Nolan, a licenced clinical psychologist, to the podcast to discuss how long-form psychological testing works, when it's appropriate in a PI case, and what DCs should be looking for to make this helpful referral.

Alexander C. Eisner is jointed by Chief of Neurosurgery at Tarzana Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical, Dr. Andrew Fox, MD. They delve into the world of TBI symptoms after trauma, and how this knowledge can be a game-changer in the personal injury arena.

Shawn and Alex welcome the Anonymous Adjuster back to the podcast to share her experiences working at a major auto insurance company--tips and tricks to increase the percentage of DC bills that get paid.

In their first podcast of the year, Shawn and Alex welcome billing and coding expert Sam Collins to the show. Sam is a font of information on billing coding and how to make sure doctors get paid and billing appropriately.

Shawn and Alex sit down at the end of a great year to discuss some things they've learned this year and what they expect for next year.

Shawn and Alex welcome Keith Bremer, founder of Bremer, Whyte, Brown, & O'Meara, one of the biggest and most well respected defense firms in the western United States to discuss the defense perspective on chiropractic, DC reports, and DC testimony.

Shawn and Alex welcome Dr. Laurence Adams, DC, Vice Chair of the CA Board Of Chiropractic Examiners to discuss the 100 year anniversary of the chiropractic act of 1922 and what's on the horizon for the Chiropractic Board

Shawn and Alex welcome Dr. David Cruz, DC, founder of WebExercises®, to discuss the many uses of home exercise and the benefits to using a web-based program to track progress and get paid for doing it (PLUS the announcement of Shawn and Alex's new book The Intelligent Chiropractor's Guide to Survival due out 9/20!)

Shawn and Alex welcome The Anonymous Adjuster, a currently working insurance adjuster for a major insurance company and chiropractic advocate, to discuss what DCs should do to increase the likelihood of getting their bills paid.

Shawn and Alex welcome orthopedic surgeon and specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Kasra Rowshan, MD to discuss when your patients need surgery and how we can get better outcomes in those surgeries with new techniques.

Shawn and Alex welcome world renowned expert in billing and coding (currently representing the US on a international panel to develop ICD 11) to speak on the latest tips and tricks for PI/trauma billing and reporting.

Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcomes Dr. Andrew Fox, MD, Neurosurgeon and Director of Neurosurgery at Providence Cedars-Sinai, to discuss when your patients need a neurosurgical consult and when they don't.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Kieran Doherty, former Farmers Insurance adjuster turned defense attorney turned Plaintiff's attorney to discuss life as an adjuster, red flags and tips from the Defense side, and tips for the conscientious DC.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome each other and the questions of the Docs listening live as they discuss 2021 year in review and what is yet to come in 2022.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Dr. Jonathan Berkowitz, MD, to discuss everything any anything in the world of extremity orthopedic surgery.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Dr. Dan Murphy, DC, professor of Chiropractic and professional expert witness, to discuss real-world practice tips for PI DCs practicing in a post-Covid world.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Dr. Sam Collins, DC of HJ Ross to discuss how ICD-10 codes demonstrate severity, medical necessity, and impairment in PI cases and ultimately help docs get their bills paid.

Shawn Steel, Esq. welcomes Dr. Gary Lewkovich, legendary PI Chiropractor, to discuss who is looking over DC's shoulders as they do PI cases and the many types of insurance company PI audits DCs should be concerned about.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Vocational Economic Analyst Enrique Vega to discuss how Chiropractors can assist their patients in proving loss of earnings and loss of future earnings damages in their PI cases.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome the world famous Dr. Brad Glowaki, DC to discuss how to get the illusive PI case and tips on how to make those cases go more smoothly once you have them.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Dr. Kenny Hanna, MD, FACS, Orthopedic Surgeon, to discuss the interplay between Orthos and DCs and the exciting future of nonsurgical, orthopedic intervention.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Dr. Lisa Thomson, DC, California Chiropractic Association President Elect, to discuss what what the future of PI and the future of the CCA looks like.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcomes Sam Collins, billing expert and CEO of the famous consulting network HJ Ross, to discuss what PI Diagnosis are consistently being missed and how to using billing codes to build value and get your bills paid.

Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. and Shawn Steel, Esq. welcomes Dr. Cliff Tao, DC, DACBR, Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, to discuss the benefits of using a DACBR, the differences between Radiologists and DACBRs, and tips for the practicing DC to make "Smart Findings."

Shawn Steel and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Dr. Sharon Perlman Berry, Neuro-Psychologist, to discuss Mild and Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries, what DCs should be looking for, and when the make the smart referral.

Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcomes a defense attorney and fellow Chiropractic advocate to discuss what Defense attorneys are looking for in your Chiropractic records and how to better prep your cases for PI litigation.

Shawn Steel, Esq. welcomes Dr. Gary Lewkovich, DC, QME, DAAPM, CCA PI Chair, and Creator of Stone Solid Documentation For PI, 3rd Edition, & The PI Play Book, to discuss the "credibility trap" laid by sneaky defense attorneys, when to render future care opinions, why "based on my experience" is not a justification for care, and how to make rational estimates for future care.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Dr. Anthony Choi, DC, Chiropractor and certified Bio-mechanics/Accident Reconstruction expert, to discuss how to prove up trauma by using a bio-mechanics expert.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Dr. Ali Najafi, MD, award-winning, Board Certified Neurosurgeon, to discuss his role in spinal trauma PI cases, how he works with Chiropractors, and his predictions for the future of spinal surgery.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Dr. Brad Glowaki, DC, Chiropractor to the stars and world-renowned lecturer, to discuss how doctors can cope with and even thrive in this changing environment.

Shawn Steel, Esq. and Alexander C. Eisner, Esq. welcome Sam Collins, billing expert, to discuss 2020 diagnosis and care plans, billing codes, and how to get paid in PI cases.