Tolac Expert Witnesses

Santa Barbara, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology - reproductive, high-risk pregnancy, gynecologic surgery, hysterectomy, laparoscopy, preterm labor, ectopic pregnancy, lactation, Caesarean section, incompetent cervix, hypertensive disorders, VBAC, TOLAC, malpresentation, shoulder dystocia, abnormal labor, gestational diabetes, obstetrical hemorrhage

I obtained my medical degree at the University of Arizona and completed residency training at George Washington Hospital in Washington, DC, where I carried a medical license in three different jurisdictions (VA, MD, and DC). During this time, I worked at hospitals where 2,000 - 10,000 babies were delivered annually and gained experience in both low- and high-risk pregnancy, as well as obstetrical emergencies including shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, amniotic fluid embolus, seizure, and stroke. My particular areas of interest include TOLAC/VBAC, cesarean section, labor pain relief, patient autonomy, and medical ethics. My strengths include a robust verbal persuasive ability, strong written and verbal communication skills, a tenacious work ethic, and the ability to solve problems creatively.

Ketchum, Idaho

Obstetrics & Gynecology - breech delivery, cesarean, ectopic, abortion complications, fetal monitoring, gestational diabetes, vehicle accidents in pregnancy, OB Hospitalist practice, Peer Review, PostPartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, TOLAC, Shoulder Dystoia, vacuum and Forceps Delivery, Preterm Labor

Board Certified by ABOG, Diplomate of American Board of OBGYN, Certified Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology by Quebec College of Physicians and Surgeons, Board Certified by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, FRCS(C) I have practiced obstetrics and gynecology for the past 49 years. The first 19 years included the teaching faculty at UCLA and Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. I have worked in both city and rural facilities. In the last ten years I have specialized in hospital based obstetrics and gynecology. This includes care of women with high risk pregnancies requiring hospital care, labor and delivery of both low and high risk women, obstetrical emergencies, postpartum care and emergency department consultations and emergency gynecologic surgery. I have served as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff for almost 40 years, including peer review, records review, expert witness reports, depositions, testimony at arbitration and in court. Areas of testim...

Brooklyn, New York

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Vaginal delivery, Cesarean Section, Retained Foreign Body,Bowel Injury,Fetal Distress, Shoulder Dystocia, Erb's Palsy, Uterine Perforation, Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Laparoscopy, TOLAC, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Breast/Cervical/Uterine/Ovarian Cancer Detection, Post Menopausal Bleeding

I am a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. I am an Attending physician at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Weill Cornell Medical College. My areas of expertise include all aspects and potential complications of prenatal care and delivery, cesarean section, cervical and breast cancer screening and detection, postmenopausal bleeding, gynecologic surgery and general office practice.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, birth injury, birth trauma, asphyxia, HIE, shoulder dystocia, cesarean section, VBAC, TOLAC, hemorrhage, informed consent, preeclampsia, ectopic pregnancy, laparoscopy, high risk pregnancy, preterm labor, fetal monitoring, abnormal labor, cord prolapse, gestational diabetes

Board-certified OB/Gyn and Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. My OB/Gyn experience spans over 20 years in Oklahoma and includes faculty leadership roles with extensive teaching experience at the University of Oklahoma, national academic presentations, traditional OB/Gyn private practice, and OB hospitalist care managing obstetric and gynecologic emergencies. As an expert witness, I impartially advocate for truth and fairness based on the evidence. My goal is to provide a thoughtful and evidence-based perspective to all cases.

Arlington, Virginia

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - Cesarean Delivery, TOLAC, VBAC, High Risk Obstetrics, Breech Delivery, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Ectopic Pregnancy, Obstetrical Emergencies, Gynecology Emergencies, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Postpartum Hemorrhage

I have practiced obstetrics and gynecology since 2006. I have specialized in hospital based obstetrics and gynecology since 2008. This includes care of women with high risk pregnancies requiring hospital care, labor and delivery of both low and high risk women, obstetrical emergencies, postpartum care, emergency department consultations and emergency gynecologic surgery, as well as in-hospital obstetrics and gynecology consultations. I have an interest in improving the quality of medical care and have been a member of a hospital wide clinical quality committee. I began working as an expert witness and consultant in 2019.