Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare and Law
PMR MedLegal Team
Marissa McCarthy, MD
Marissa McCarthy, MD is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Medicine. Dr. McCarthy is Program Director for the University of South Florida (USF) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training Program. She is medical provider at USF concussion clinic, and she holds an academic appointment in USF’s department of Neurology, division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as a professor.
Dr. McCarthy has also served as a Medical Director of Polytrauma and
Rehabilitation at one of the nation’s top rehab facilities. Her practice consists of the evaluation and treatment of various adolescent and adult disorders, pain disorders, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, amputations, burns etc. and has been engaged in the formulation of life care plans in collaboration with certified life care planners for individuals affected by catastrophic injury or illness.
Dr. McCarthy earned her medical doctorate at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at New York Medical College and residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She is an invited exam question writer and oral board examiner for the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. McCarthy received acupuncture training at the Helms Medical Center and is a certified Battlefield acupuncture instructor.
Paul Ramos PT, GCS, CLCP, FIALCP, ATP, CEAC
Paul Ramos has been a practicing physical therapist since 1994, beginning his career at Baptist Hospital of Miami in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Department. During his tenure at Baptist, he was part of the intensive outpatient brain injury team. Since transitioning from the hospital in 1997, he has worked in private practice, providing care in both outpatient and home health settings.
Mr. Ramos is a board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) and holds multiple certifications, including Functional Capacity Evaluations, RESNA-Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), and Certified Environmental Access Consultant (CEAC). In 2013, he earned his certification as a Life Care Planner and has since developed Life Care Plans for individuals affected by catastrophic injuries and illnesses.
Throughout his career, Paul has provided care to individuals across the lifespan—from toddlers to centenarians—addressing a wide range of neurological, orthopedic, rheumatologic, and congenital conditions. He has been a dedicated member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for over 30 years and is actively involved with the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) and the International Academy of Life Care Planners (IALCP). He has contributed to the field through publication in the Journal of Life Care Planning and presentations at IARP conferences. In 2023, he was honored with the Fellow designation (FIALCP) by the IALCP.
Paul has also served in various leadership roles, including as Director Emeritus for Assistance to the Elderly, a Miami-based nonprofit serving low-income elderly residents. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors for both the IALCP and the Florida chapter of IARP.
Alina Ramos
As the Director of Operations at PMR MedLegal, Alina Ramos is passionate about creating a positive and productive work environment. She is the initial and ongoing point of contact for all medical/legal matters.
With over 25 years experience working in healthcare operations and a degree from the University of Florida, Alina is dedicated to streamlining operations, managing budgets, and ensuring that all team members have the resources they need to succeed. She's known for her strong leadership, collaborative spirit, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Community Impact
- Assistance to the Elderly (ATTE)
- International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)
- PKD Foundation
- Spinal Cord Injury Support Group of South Florida
- Brain Injury Florida
- FIU Embrace
Contact Us
PMR MedLegal Consultants, LLC
14440 SW 93rd Ct, Miami, FL 33176
Office | +1.3052809359 Fax | +1.3052809360 alina@pmrmedlegal.com
