LAS VEGAS, June 26, 2025 — Shield of Odin, a veteran-focused medical group specializing in disability evaluations and concierge healthcare, is proud to announce the expansion of its clinical team with the onboarding of three exceptional medical professionals. These new additions bring decades of experience in trauma medicine, military healthcare, and forensic psychological assessment to strengthen Shield of Odin’s commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for veterans.
Dr. Liron Beltzer, M.D. has joined as Medical Director. A critical care and trauma physician with extensive experience in international air ambulance and emergency medicine, Dr. Beltzer has served on medical transport missions around the globe. He brings over 20 years of experience in high-acuity care, including rotations in transplant, burns, and pediatric trauma, and now oversees clinical operations and quality standards across Shield of Odin’s programs.
Charisse Gonzalez, PA-C, a U.S. Army veteran and decorated Physician Assistant, brings over two decades of operational medicine experience, including leadership roles at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. As a full-time provider, she will lead medical evaluations, Nexus Letters, and DBQ exams, bringing elite-level clinical precision and deep understanding of service-related injuries.
Dr. Dawn Y. Lanaville, Ph.D., a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, brings unmatched expertise in psychological disability evaluations. Since 2019, she has conducted over 2,000 evaluations for veterans, specializing in PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), and complex psychiatric conditions. Dr. Lanaville supports Shield of Odin’s forensic psychology services and ensures accurate, trauma-informed documentation for VA claims.
Dr. Samantha Rojas, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, a board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in occupational health, long-term care, and veteran telehealth, also joins the team. Dr. Rojas brings over 15 years of experience and is fully licensed for autonomous practice in Florida. Her work includes disability evaluations, chronic condition management, and primary care services tailored to the needs of the veteran community.
“These providers represent the best of clinical leadership and military medicine,” said Ryan Hawley, CEO of Shield of Odin. “Their combined expertise allows us to offer veterans more comprehensive, timely, and compassionate evaluations to support their claims and ongoing health needs.”
For more information about Shield of Odin’s services, visit www.shieldofodin.com or call 1-855-VETS-MED.
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