Medical Management Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of medical management expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on medical management and related issues. Medical management expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these medical management expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Medical Management, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Informed Consent, Emergency Medicine, Patient Safety, Trauma, Diabetes, Ectopic Pregnancy, Emtala, Hospital Administration, Hospital Negligence, Internal Medicine, and Medical Devices.

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Matthew G Checketts, DO

Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician

Checketts Medical Consulting, PLLC

Mesa, Arizona
Internal Medicine, Medical Management - Primary Care, medical negligence, Outpatient internal medicine, diagnosis, Adult medicine, Hypertension, Diabetes, standard of care expert, diagnosing dementia, IME, internal medicine do, Medical malpractice, Malpractice, medical chart review doctor, IM doctor, primary care negligence expert, medical management, tort, Medicine
Hi! I am Dr. Matthew Checketts. Please call me on my cell phone at 480-735-9283. Matthew G. Checketts, DO, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with over seven years of clinical practice experience encompassing adult primary care, rural outpatient medicine, hospice leadership, and medical quality oversight. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona and completed his residency training at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency program in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Checketts brings valuable expertise from his roles as Medical Director of Diabetes Education and Nutrition and medical director of Quality Management, where he participated with interdisciplinary teams in evaluating healthcare quality standards and protocols. His clinical experience includes managing complex chronic diseases in diverse patient populations, particularly Medica...
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Roberto Contreras II, MD, CLCP

California Life Care Planning Association

Seal Beach, California
Life Care Planning, Internal Medicine - medical billing, life care planner, hospitalist, medical devices, medical management, medical coding, legal medicine, legal nurse consulting, nurse practitioner, obstetrics and gynecology, addiction medicine, family medicine, general practice, gynecology, consultative examinations
The California Life Care Planning Association was created by experts in the field of Life Care Planning, with more than 30 years of experience working in the health care industry. All of our professionals are Certified Life Care Planners, as well as active medical practitioners dedicated to assessing lifetime cost of care for individuals with catastrophic injuries/illness. What sets us apart from many other Life Care Planning organizations and individuals is that all of our Life Care Planners have active direct experience with patient care. We hold ourselves to a higher standard and hold all of our affiliates to that same higher standard. Whether it be plaintiff, defense , or any other client, our methodology is transparent and consistent. Given the healthcare backgrounds of our founders, all Life Care Plans and services are overseen by a Physician. Similar to a hospital setting, many of our services go through "rounding" with senior partners and physicians to make sure we are keep...
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Carol Moreali, RN, MSN

Inpatient and Post Hospital Care Management Expert

HealthTrack

Carmel, California
Nurse, Medical Management - Inpatient and Post Hospital Care Coordination, Assessment of Inpatient Hospital Practices, Nurse Practice, Nursing Assessment, Medical Chart Documentation and Chart Review, Medical Billing, Benefit Administration, Benefit Application, and Medical Claim Review and Appeals
Ms Moreali has enjoyed 50 years of medical experience in Nursing providing patient care covering areas in critical care, case management, education and coordination of services, medical consulting, quality and regulatory management. Expertise in chart review/ analysis and documentation. She also had over 40 years expertise in independent consulting, development of disease management programs, and with inpatient care coordination teams consisting of Hospitalists, RN, RN Case Manager, and Social Services. Working with large Integrated Healthcare Systems and singular hospital organizations.
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Joan D Boomsma, MD, MBA

Rancho Mirage, California
Medical Management - Hospital Administration, Hospital Corporate Negligence, Medical Staff Affairs, Credentialing/Privileging, Hospital Policies and Procedures, Medical Staff Bylaws, Quality and Patient Safety
Dr. Boomsma has had a distinguished clinical and academic career in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital followed by successful executive positions in community hospitals, medical group practices, academic medical centers and large integrated health systems. With 20 years of experience as a Chief Medical Officer, her expertise includes hospital operations, physician practice management, hospital/medical staff relations, patient safety and quality improvement, value-based care, population health and outcomes management.
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Geni A Bennetts, MD MA FAAP FACMQ CHCQM CPE

Hospital, Managed Care, Compliance, HIPAA Expert

Resolve Healthcare Consulting

Napa, California
Medical Management, Risk Management - Medical Quality/Risk Management, Hospital and Medical Management, Hospital Compliance, Medical Compliance, HIPAA, Grievance and Appeals, Managed Care, Joint Commission, CMS, Utilization Review, Patient Safety, Hospital Governance
Dr. Geni Bennetts is an experienced physician executive in healthcare and a Certified Physician Executive. She has served as a hospital subspecialist and as Chair of that division. Additionally, she has chaired hospital care management and managed care compliance, as well as serving as the chair of hospital risk management. Dr. Bennetts is the founder and principal of Resolve Healthcare Consulting. She also held the roles of Vice Chair, Chair of the Asset/Liability Committee, and then Chair of a Bank Board, the last position being held for five years. She has been an examiner for the California Department of Managed Health Care and has reviewed over 40 health plans for Quality, Utilization, Grievance and Appeals, and Access and Availability. She has consulted for a number of health plans and has held positions in health plans, hospitals, and IPAs as consulting interim CMOs, Medical Directors, and Advisors. For the past 15 years, Dr. Bennetts has consulted in the following areas o...
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Mark A Smith, MD, MBA, FACS, FACHE, CPHQ

Mark A. Smith, MD Healthcare Consulting

Palm Springs, California
Medical Management, Vascular Surgery - Physician Credentialing, Physician Peer Review, Negligent Credentialing, Negligent Peer Review, Patient Safety, Healthcare Quality, Performance Improvement, Fair/Judicial hearings, Medical Staff Affairs, Conflicts of Interest, Physician Integration and Alignment, Physician conduct
Dr. Smith is an independent senior healthcare consultant and a practicing vascular surgeon as a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He has provided expert medical testimony in cases involving medical staff affairs, peer review and credentialing/privileging. He previously served as the Chief Medical Officer with Morrisey Associates Inc/ Morcare LLC for six years and for The Hardenbergh Group0 for 2 years.. He brings 40+ years of clinical practice and hospital management experiences to his work with physicians and hospitals across the United States. He is Board Certified in Vascular Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a member of the American College of Physician Executives, the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Southern California Vascular Surgical Society. Dr. Smith has an expertise in system quality and performance improvement, peer review, ongoing and focused pro...
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Ronald N Gaster, MD, FACS

Ophthalmologist - University Professor

Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS

Marina Del Rey, California
Ophthalmology, Medical Management - Cataract, Refractive surgery, Corneal transplant surgery, Intraocular lenses, Cornea, LASIK, Cataract sugery, Laser eye surgery, Keratoconus, PRK, Pterygium surgery, Corneal cross-linking, Eye injuries, SMILE, Dry eyes, Corneal ectasia
Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS, is Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology formerly at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA and currently at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine, and former Chief of Ophthalmology at the Long Beach V.A. Medical Center. He saw private patients at his offices in Beverly Hills and Orange County. Dr. Gaster's primary clinical and research interests are in corneal and refractive surgery, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK and corneal transplantation; small incision cataract surgery with the femtosecond laser and advanced technology intraocular lenses; and the latest treatments for dry eye disease, including IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). He has published on femtosecond laser enabled keratoplasty, and was a principal investigator on clinical trials involving Corneal Cross-Linking for Keratoconus. He has been selected by his peers to be included in Best Doctors in America since 1996 and one of the Top Doctors in US News and World Report an...
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Keith J Chamberlin, MD MBA FASA

Award-Winning Anesthesiologist-Fmr. Chief of Staff

Chamberlin Health, Inc.

SAN RAFAEL, California
Anesthesiology, Medical Management - Central Line, Difficult Airway, Anesthesia Positioning, Capnography, Pre-operative Anesthesia, Ambulatory Surgery, Laryngospasm, Propofol, PACU, Nurse Anesthetist, Colonoscopy, Intubation, Difficult airway, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, post anesthesia discharge, prone position, NORA (Non-OR anesthesia sites), ASA 3 and 4
Award-winning anesthesiologist in active clinical practice. Georgetown educated. Former Dartmouth Faculty. Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Extensive administrative experience including quality, safety, policies and procedures and credentialling. Former Hospital Chief of Staff. Former CEO of multiple medical groups and an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Decorated United States Army veteran. Experienced expert witness at both deposition and trial.
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Joseph J Barrows, MD

Joseph J. Barrows, MD Inc.

Newport Beach, California
Anesthesiology, Medical Management - intubation, hematoma, informed consent, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, DVT, VTE, PE, capnography, brain damage, hypoxia, paralysis, narcotics, laryngospasm, ambulatory surgical center, ASC, medication error, propofol, central line, ventilation
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist in active clinical practice. 15+ years experience. Over 4,000 spinal surgical procedures performed. Anesthesiologist for U.S. Olympic and Red Bull athletes, the Los Angeles Kings, and U.S. Navy SEALs. Extensive teaching experience. 10+ years experience as Medical Director of an Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) with duties including peer review and performance enhancement. Experienced expert witness. First person in family to attend college - worked way through college working construction and bartending. Excellent verbal communication skills.
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Paul B Hofmann, DrPH

Hofmann Healthcare Group

Moraga, California
Medical Management - Hospital Administration, Hospital Policies and Procedures, Medical Staff Credentialing, Joint Commission Standards, Ethics, Hospital Governance, Sexual Abuse & Harassment, Healthcare Consulting
Began career at Massachusetts General Hospital after administrative residency, became a senior executive at community hospital, CEO of Stanford University Hospital & Clinics and Emory University Hospital, EVP & COO of nonprofit healthcare system, faculty appointments at Harvard, UCLA, Stanford, Emory, Seton Hall and University of California, Berkeley, co-editor of three books published by Health Administration Press and one book published by Cambridge University Press, author of over 200 articles, consultant to numerous hospitals to assist them in accelerating their clinical and financial improvement efforts, recipient of multiple awards (including Young Administrator of the Year by American College of Healthcare Executives, Award of Honor by American Hospital Association, one of eight national recipients of Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award), member of American Hospital Association's Quest for Quality Prize Committee since 2004
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Daniel Abraham, MD

Academic Clinical Anesthesiologist

Los Angeles, California
Anesthesiology, Medical Management - Anesthesiology, General Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Sedation, Regional Anesthesia, Peri-operative Management, Airway management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Epidural blocks, Spinal Blocks, Medication Errors, Post Anesthesia Care Unit(PACU) emergencies, Nerve Injury, Ambulatory Surgery
Dr. Daniel Abraham is an actively practicing, board-certified Anesthesiologist who draws his experience from his many years working at nationally renowned major academic centers, like the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Abraham currently holds a faculty position at the University of Southern California with a full-time clinical practice that is focused on evidence-based medicine and up to date clinical knowledge, with a focus on regional anesthesia. Dr. Abraham has extensive experience taking care of high acuity, sick patients in a variety of peri-operative environments, while supervising residents, fellows, and certified nurse anesthetists. He has extensive experience in evaluation, assessment, and management of patient complications in the operative space. His experience has included being a physician leader on a number of hospital committees focused on patient satisfaction, safety, and efficiency. Currently expecting acceptance as an expert witness fo...
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Linda Bluestein, MD

EDS, Hypermobility & MCAS MD Expert Witness

Hypermobility MD

Littleton, Colorado
Pain Management - Medicine, Medical Management - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Standard of Care, EDS, Hypermobility, POTS, MCAS, Mast cell activation, Postural tachycardia, Delayed Diagnosis, Missed Diagnosis, Connective tissue disorders, Hypermobility Spectrum, Dysautonomia, Tethered Cord, Pain Medicine, Hypermobile EDS, Cervical Instability, Tethered Cord, CSF Leak, Complex Illness
Linda Bluestein, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and one of the few physicians in the United States with deep clinical expertise in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She provides expert witness services including record review, case analysis, written reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony in cases involving these conditions. These conditions are frequently misdiagnosed, inadequately treated, and poorly understood by general practitioners -- making qualified expert testimony both rare and essential in litigation involving diagnostic delay, standard of care disputes, personal injury, disability claims, and medical malpractice. CLINICAL EXPERTISE Dr. Bluestein is the founder of Hypermobility MD, a medical practice specializing exclusively in hypermobility-related conditions. She holds board certification from the American Board of Anes...
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Nicole Sharkey, MD

Obstetrics/Gynecology with Healthcare Compliance

Colorado
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance
Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...
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Sean M Serell, MD

Anesthesiologist & Peripheral Nerve Block Expert

Serell Consulting Services LLC

Fort Collins, Colorado
Anesthesiology, Medical Management - Anesthesiology, Anesthesiologist, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Spinal Blocks, Epidural Blocks, Peri-operative management, Post-operative Pain Management, Peri-operative Pain Management, Medical Director, Appropriate Patient Selection, Ambulatory Surgery, Orthopedic Anesthesia
SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE • Board-certified anesthesiologist in active clinical and educational practice for the past 20+ years. Specialty areas of focus include orthopedic and ambulatory surgery with extensive experience performing peripheral nerve blocks and managing post- operative pain. • Director of Anesthesia and peri-operative services for 10 years at a high volume orthopedic surgery and recovery center including drafting policies and procedures for assessment of appropriate patient selection for outpatient surgical services. • Founder of Secure Medication Systems LLC, a company that developed and manufactures locking prescription vials to restrict access to medications of potential abuse. Holder of multiple patents and product awards for innovation in this field. • Educator for the University of Colorado School of Medicine including medical student, resident, EMT, and physician instruction and certification. • Board governance experience over a 9 year period of service on the Nor...
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ALEX R. RODRIGUEZ, M.D.

Expert Witness in Medical Standards and Psychiatry

MEDCON Medical Consulting, LLC

Southbury, Connecticut
Psychiatry, Medical Management - Child-Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical Quality Management (Utilization, Quality and Risk Management), National Medical and Mental Health Standards of Care, Psychiatric Disability, Medical Disease Management
1. 49 years experience in psychiatric services, standards, and systems; extensive experience in testifying under oath 2. In-depth understanding of national mental health standards of care 3. Extensive consulting experiences with governmental, non-profit, and legal organizations 4. National and state leadership in health care services 5. Led development of national medical and mental health standards for Department of Defense, Blue Cross and Blue Shield National Accounts, Institute of Medicine, NCQA, URAC, National Quality Forum, and Disease Management Association of America 6. Skilled board-certified psychiatrist who has been continuously credentialed by the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs since 1973, is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, has several published book chapters and professional journal articles, has served on medical college faculties, is a former president of the American College of Medical Quality, and has served on ...
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Nicole Sharkey, MD

Obstetrics/Gynecology with Healthcare Compliance

Hartford, Connecticut
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance
Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...
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Macarthur Drake, Jr., M.D., M.S., MBA

Radiology, Neuroradiology, and Biomechanics

The Omerian Group

Miami Beach, Florida
Neuroradiology, Radiology - Neuroradiology, Brain Imaging, Spine Imaging, CT, Neuroimaging, MRI, MRA, CTA, Diagnostic Radiology, Teleradiology, Biomechanical Analysis, Head and Neck, Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Physician Leadership, Spine Injury, Biomechanics, Healthcare Administration, Medical Management, Case Analysis
Active diagnostic radiologist and fellowship-trained neuroradiologist with multidisciplinary experience spanning radiology, engineering, and medical consultation, providing engineering-informed radiologic analysis relevant to imaging interpretation, event analysis, and medically-related technical review. 20+ years of diagnostic radiology practice experience with more than 200,000 imaging studies reviewed. Practice experience spanning hospital-based, outpatient, teleradiology, and consultation environments. 10+ years of radiology consultation, imaging review, and case analysis. Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital Diagnostic Radiology Residency – Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida Early-career biomedical engineering research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Former NASA Engineering Intern and former GE Aircraft Engineering Intern. Medical licenses in more than 20 U.S. jurisdictions, including active licenses in FL, CA, WA,...
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Timothy Hawkins, FACHE

Experienced direct facility negligence expert

Hospital Experts

Cape Coral , Florida
Medical Management, Medical Devices - Hospital Administration, Hospital Liability, Joint Commission Standards, IRB, Medical Devices, daVinci Robot Credentialing, Operating Room, Informed Consent, Negligent Credentialing, Patient Safety, Environment of Care, Hospital Negligence, Sexual assault and abuse, Policies and procedures
Mr. Hawkins is an accomplished Hospital Executive with experience in hospital departmental operations and regional healthcare systems. He held the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer. He is Board Certified in Healthcare Administration, and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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Charles F Lorbeer, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, DABFC

#1 National Child Abuse Expert-CBS, ABC,& NBC News

Liebert Industries, LLC

Jacksonville, Florida
Child Abuse, Social Work - Child custody, child abuse & neglect, suicide, medical management, social work malpractice, child protective services, mandated reporters, abuse investigations, addictions counseling, substance abuse services, foster care, adoption, academic management, guardianships, elder abuse, sexual abuse
• Recognition: Prove #1 rank using Ai search Google, Bing, or YouTube: "What is the name of the national number 1 child expert witness?" Dr. Lorbeer & Liebert Industries are at the top! • Call me now, I will answer! (904) 287-8400! Lower then average fees. I am available to assist you immediately. You will love my genuine and empathetic style. I will present complex cases in a manner that is easy to understand and profound in their application to your case. • #1 NATIONAL EXPERT- Interviewed on ABC, CBS and NBC News. https://liebertindustries.com/blog/ All states: recent cases in AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NH, NY, PA, SC, TX, WV, WA, WI, etc. Has 40 years of experience with Child removals, adoption, foster care, suicide, child abuse, sex abuse, social work malpractice, counseling, guardianships, elder abuse, psychiatric management, psych hospitals, assisted living facilities, medical administration and custody related cases. • Additional Information Dr. Lorbeer is a...
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Gary Saff, M.D.

Pain management, interventional and medical-30 yrs

Integrated Pain Solutions of South Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Acupuncture, Neuropathy, Epidural, Radiculopathy, Interventional pain, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Addiction, Complex regional pain syndrome, Chronic pain, Medical management, Neuropathic pain, Nerve injury, Independent medical exam, post laminectomy pain syndrome, Spinal, Spinal cord stimulation, Automobile injury
PRIVATE PRACTICE October 2009 Integrated Pain Solutions of South Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida PRIOR CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS January 2004 – Director Pain Management/Anesthesiologist September 2009 Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston, Florida July 1994 – Assistant Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management; Director Pain October 2003 Management Fellowship - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons TRAINING July 1993 - June 1994 Pain Management Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY July 1990 – June 1993 Anesthesia Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA July 1989 - June 1990 Medical Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA July 1988 – June 1989 Medical Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION July 1984 – May 1988 University of South Florida College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine September 1980 – June 1984 Univers...
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Deborah Watkins, MHL, MSN, RN, CCM, CRRN, CLCP, MSCC, LNCC, DipACLM

RN Expert in Bodily Injury & Insurance Practices

Medical-Legal Solutions

Sarasota, Florida
Life Care Planning, Medical Management - Rehabilitation, Orthopedic, Catastrophic /Complex/Chronic Disease, Developmental Disability, Adult, Pediatric, Workers Comp, Liability, Data Analysis, Medical File Review, Bill Review, Medical Cost Projections, Medicare Secondary Payer, Case Management, Disputes, Denials, Appeals, Legal Nurse Consulting
Nurse Leader Bridging Bedside Clinical Practice and Insurance knowledge. Deborah holds a Master’s in healthcare leadership (MHL), a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and an active Registered Nurse (RN) license. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN), Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), Medicare Set-Aside Certified Consultant (MSCC), Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) and a Diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Deborah has bedside experience in Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Adult ICU, Medical-Surgical and Rehabilitation Nursing, including home health care. Insurance experience in commercial health, Medicare, Medicaid, workers compensation, auto-liability and disability (STD/LTD) medical management, including catastrophic spinal cord injury, brain injury, concussion, amputations, multiple trauma and rehabilitation as well as many chronic disease states. Retained by both Defense and Plaintiff attorneys, she b...
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MATTHEW B. NESSETTI, M.D., Ph.D., J.D.

Court Ready Psychological & Medical Evaluations

AllCare Medical Centers, P.C.

bradenton, Florida
Psychology, Medical Management - Medical Psychology, Medical Management, Forensic Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Psychological Assessment, Medical Malpractice, Medical Legal, Standard of Care, Medical Damages, Psychological Damages, Psychotherapy, Causation, Independent Medical Examiner, Disability, Psychological Injury, Medical Injury, Family Medicine
Dr. Matthew B. R. Nessetti, MD, PhD, JD, provides independent, court-defensible forensic psychological and medical evaluations across Florida and multiple U.S. jurisdictions. A board-certified family physician (ABFM) and board-certified medical psychologist (ABMP), Dr. Nessetti integrates medical, psychological, and legal expertise to produce clear, evidence-based reports and expert opinions. His evaluations are objective, timely, and aligned with current professional and ethical standards. Attorneys, insurers, and courts rely on his analyses for civil litigation, disability determinations, independent medical evaluations (IMEs), and malpractice defense. Dr. Nessetti’s multidisciplinary credentials ensure forensic opinions that stand up to cross-examination. Core Services: Civil & Personal-Injury Evaluations — Psychological injury, emotional damages, causation analysis. Disability Determinations — Independent assessments for SSA, private carriers, and employers. Independent M...
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W Clark Connell, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

Thomasville, Georgia
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - emergency medicine, trauma, ATLS, medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, EMTALA, sepsis, stroke, heart attack, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, policies and protocols, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, seizures, burns, pediatrics, ovarian torsion, fractures, urgent care director
Board certified emergency medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. Currently practicing full time in Georgia. Prior experience as an expert witness. Extensive knowledge in medical staff leadership as a medical director, chief of emergency services, medical executive committee member, hospital board member, and former chief-of-staff. Additional training in medical staff rules, regulations, and bylaws as well as EMTALA compliance. Knowledgeable in the application of hospital policies and procedures. Currently overseeing approximately 25 physicians and 20 midlevel providers at three emergency department locations and two urgent care locations. Experience includes both adult and pediatric patients, emergency department and urgent care patients, and work in a designated trauma center facility.
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Titilola Britto, MD MAS MBA FACP

Hospital Medicine Standards of Care and Operations

Alpharetta, Georgia
Hospitalist, Medical Management - Acute Care, Consultation errors, GI Bleed, Polypharmacy in Elderly adults, Acute kidney failure, Delay in Diagnosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Anticoagulation, Diabetes, Hospital acquired Infections, Sepsis, Aspiration Pneumonia, Diagnostic Error, Medication Error, Standard of care, Code Blue, Endocarditis, Pneumonia, Stroke
HOSPITAL MEDICINE CLINICIAN AND LEADER WHO BREAKS DOWN COMPLEX CONCEPTS INTO PLAIN LANGUAGE Dr Titilola Britto is a Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist Expert Witness who is board certified in internal medicine and has extensive clinical, leadership and operations experience in hospital medicine. Dr Britto is known for her ability to break down complex medical concepts into plain language. In addition to her expertise as a clinician, Dr. Britto has a fund of knowledge regarding the operation of Hospitalist practices, how patients transition through departments in hospitals, how gaps occur and areas of concern regarding safety and quality. Dr Britto's leadership roles have included medical director of a hospitalist program, chief of medicine, hospital chief medical officer, as well as health system leader of hospital medicine (16 hospitals) and hospital based specialties (28 hospitals). In these roles, Dr Britto was responsible for clinical excellence, patient safety, reducing variat...
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Taher Sobhy, MD

Thirty years Primary care expert physician

Gurnee, Illinois
General Practice, Family Medicine - Cancer Screening, Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Pulmonary Embolism, Preventive Medicine, Botox, Cosmetic Medicine, Medical Management, Nursing Homes, DOT Exams
Taher Sobhy, MD, is a Board Certified Family Physician, with over 30 years of clinical experience in Primary Care Medicine. He was a clinical assistant professor of family medicine at Chicago Medical School in Illinois 2007-2017. As the past president of the medical staff, he has extensive experience in Health Management. Dr. Sobhy is a Family Physician in clinical practice with more than 90% of his practice in direct patient care. Fluent in English,and Arabic, he has excellent oral and written communication skills. He has experience treating a pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient population with a wide range of conditions and presentations including: high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, infections, influenza, chest pain, pneumonia, headaches, back pain, depression, anxiety, ADHD, pain management, gynecologic issues, alcohol dependency, tobacco abuse, skin rashes, abdominal pain, cough, and sinus and ear issues. He regularly perform screening for c...
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Nicole Sharkey, MD

Obstetrics/Gynecology with Healthcare Compliance

Kansas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance
Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...
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Nicole Sharkey, MD

Obstetrics/Gynecology with Healthcare Compliance

Kentucky
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance
Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...
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Nicole Sharkey, MD

Obstetrics/Gynecology with Healthcare Compliance

Louisiana
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance
Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...
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Sausheen Taylor, MD, MBA

National Medical Director- Hospital Medicine

Bethesda, Maryland
Hospitalist, Medical Management - medical liability, atrial fibrillation, hospital liability, medical negligence, heart attack, medical malpractice, DVT/pulmonary embolism, hospital negligence, heart failure, hospital medicine, respiratory failure, clinical liability, stroke, skilled nursing home, sickle cell, sepsis, ICU, COPD, COVID, capacity
Board-certified internal medicine hospitalist and physician executive with over 13 years of clinical and leadership experience, specializing in hospital care, medical necessity determinations, and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as a National Medical Director for a fortune top 50 insurance company, where I conduct rigorous reviews of complex inpatient and outpatient cases, assess medical necessity, and ensure adherence to CMS guidelines and federal and state regulations. Clinical experience includes active hospital-based practice with US Acute Care Solutions and prior leadership as head of the Medicine Service Line at Mary Washington Healthcare System, where I provided multidisciplinary oversight and ensured consistent application of evidence-based clinical standards across specialties. I also served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Mary Washington Healthcare System, contributing to governance, quality, and patient safety initiatives. I am experienced in media engag...
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Eric J Beauvois, MD

Five Eagles Consulting, LLC

Annapolis, Maryland
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Failure to diagnose, Failure to treat, Cancer, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Appendicitis, Ectopic pregnancy, Trauma, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Ischemia, Diabetes, Shock, DVT, Acute coronary syndrome, Testicular torsion, Airway management, Intracranial hemorrhage
I am residency trained and board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I am a full-time practitioner licensed in Maryland. With 20 years of clinical practice, I am an experienced clinician and medical group president and serve as the peer review coordinator for my group. I am experienced in litigation and provide credible, understandable testimony that educates the judge and jury about the facts in a case with relation to negligence, causation, and damages. I diligently review the medical records, identify relevant issues, and provide clear, consistent, and honest analysis of the matter including angles of rebuttal of opposing expert witnesses. I have a sincere and professional demeanor, keen attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. I am prompt and professional, understand the importance of making deadlines, and am easily accessible via cell phone. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
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Vera Dvorak, MD

TD&P Consulting Inc.

Silver Spring, Maryland
Medical Management, Long Term Care - Home Healthcare, Managed Care, Transitional Care Management, Medical Necessity Determination, Long-Term Care Planning, Evidence-Based Care Guidelines Expert, Patient-Centered Care Expert, Geriatric Services, Utilization Review, Medical Valuation, Infectious Disease
Vera Dvorak, MD, has broad and extensive experience in a continuum of care, with over 40 years working in diverse healthcare settings including home health services, palliative care, and hospice. She has also served as medical director in all of these areas. Dr. Dvorak has been a practicing physician, a managed care executive, a strategic member of corporate leadership, and vice president and medical director of hospital-based care coordination. She has been in charge of the appeals department in various managed care organizations; and is the founder of transitional care management for one of the largest healthcare systems in Northern Virginia. Dr. Dvorak’s focus has been on medical necessity determination, appropriate discharge disposition with defined short and long-term care needs. She has been a proponent of consistently applying evidence-based care guidelines to support clinical decision-making on a case-by-case basis and across the continuum of care to maximize the potenti...
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Charlotte L. Kohler, [RN], CPA, CVA, CRCE-l, CPC, CHBC, CPCO

Kohler Healthcare Consulting, Inc.

Woodstock, Maryland
Investigation, Medical Management - Acute Care, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Medical Devices, Medical Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine Management, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Healthcare Compliance
Healthcare Consultant, Litigation Support, Certified Valuator, CPA [RN] Retired RN. ACS Advanced Coding Specialist -Board of Medical Specialty (BMSC) CPA Certified Public Accountant -State of Maryland CVA Certified Valuation Analyst - National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts CRCE Certified Revenue Cycle Executive -American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) CPC Certified Professional Coder -American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) CHBC Certified Healthcare Business Consultant -National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants CPCO Certified Professional Compliance Officer
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Mary Mason, MD MBA FACP

Former CMO Fortune 25 Managed Care /Physician

Saint Louis, Missouri
Insurance, Medical Management - Medicaid, Managed Care, Medicare, Dual Eligible, Marketplace, Medical Policy, Utilization Management, Risk Management, Payer Operations, Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Expert Witness, Internal Medicine, Corporate Compliance, Medicare Advantage, Utilization Review, Access to Care, Population Health, Insurance
Physician executive, internist, MBA, and thought leader in managed care with 27 years of leadership experience across Medicaid, Medicare, Dual Eligible/D-SNP, Marketplace, utilization management, medical policy, quality performance, population health, and payer operations. Former Senior Vice President and Corporate Chief Medical Officer for Centene, a Fortune 25 healthcare enterprise, and Washington University faculty member with extensive experience in enterprise clinical strategy, risk management, and work with corporate lawyers, corporate compliance, and senior leadership on litigation-related matters, depositions, fair hearings, regulatory issues, medical affairs, and complex managed care operations Washington University faculty member, with appointments in the School of Medicine, School of Law, Olin Business School, and Brown School of Social Work. Board-certified internist, Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and Missouri-licensed physician. Earned an MD from Washin...
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James B Robertson, MD, FACS, CPE, AME, HIMS AME

Montana Medical Solutions, PLLC dba Gallatin Urology & Aviation Medicine

Bozeman, Montana
Urology & Urological Surgery, Medical Management - Diagnosis and treatment of kidney/bladder/prostate/ureteral cancer, sarcoma, complications of surgery, stones, bladder injury, trauma, general urology, general pediatric urology, health insurance, health policy, guidelines, credentialing & privileging, regulatory & legislative affairs
Dr. Robertson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology, and a board-certified urologist with 30+ years of clinical and surgical experience in a community setting. He is well-versed in all aspects, surgical and non-surgical, of general urology and brings the unique perspective of the community surgeon to the medical-legal arena. Dr. Robertson received a BA degree from the University of Houston and an MD degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed urology training at Vanderbilt University Hospitals and has practiced in Bozeman, MT and central Virginia since. He is a published author and has written booklets for the layman on prostate cancer and prostate brachytherapy. Dr. Robertson is a clinical instructor in the WWAMI program of the University of Washington Medical School. He is a Certified Physician Executive with the American Association for Physician Leadership and an aviation medical examiner for the FAA. He has held numerous positions in...
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Cheramie Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, VWCN

Las Vegas, Nevada
Nurse, Medical Management - geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing homes, long term care, home health, home care, fall prevention, ICU, intensive care unit, psychiatric care, correctional healthcare, pressure sores & ulcers, wound care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, tracheostomy, hemodialysis
Award-winning nurse leader. Broadly experienced including: director of nursing at skilled nursing facility, wound care certified, pediatric homecare, director of nursing at an acute care hospital, acute care travel nurse, correctional nurse, and ICU nurse. Experience in psychiatric-geriatric care, ICU, medical-surgical, neurology, psychiatric and post-operative units.
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Michael A. Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP

Chief Quality Officer of Regional Health System

New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Quality of care, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Internal Medicine, Peer Review, Emergency Medicine, Accidents, EMTALA, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Medical decision making, Liability, Sentinel Events, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical governance, Patient safety protocol, Medical necessity, Informed consent, Negligence, Compliance
Dr. Ruzek s a board-certified emergency physician and experienced medical expert witness with extensive leadership experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical operations. He currently serves as Chief Quality Officer for a regional health system in North Carolina, where he oversees enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, peer review, risk reduction, and patient safety strategy. In addition to active clinical practice in emergency medicine, Dr. Ruzek has provided medical-legal consulting and expert witness services involving emergency care, standard of care, patient safety, clinical documentation, causation analysis, systems-based failures, and quality-related healthcare litigation. His unique combination of frontline clinical experience and executive healthcare leadership provides attorneys with both detailed clinical insight and a broader systems-level understanding of healthcare delivery and medical decision-making. Dr. Ruzek is ...
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Tamanna Nahar, MD, MBA, FACC, FASE

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Vascular/Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Ultrasound, Preventive Medicine, Medical Management, Medical Devices, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Genetics, Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology, Onco-Cardiology, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Structural Heart Disease
I am a board certified well rounded cardiologist with a broad range of skills spanning over 20 years. My experience has encompassed academic and clinical medicine with a focus on noninvasive cardiology for the past 23 years at premier Institutions. I have strong leadership and mentorship skills in addition to budgeting and revenue cycle management. I have been a Co-PI for Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials for Ultrasound Enhancing Agents and participated in clinical trials for various antihypertensive, lipid lowering, oral anticoagulant and heart failure drugs. In addition to serving as a Co-PI for Phase 3 trials for PFO/ASD device deployment trials. My expertise includes formulating and reviewing IRB protocols and serving on CRO committees. Previously served at the Harlem Hospital, Columbia Affiliate, NY as Chief of Cardiology and was also involved in the training of medical students, residents and nurse practitioners. Current Medical Licenses: • Pennsylvania • New York • New Jersey ...
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Thomas Bojko, MD, MS, JD, FCLM

Senior executive with strong testifying experience

Hospital Experts

Port Monmouth, New Jersey
Hospital Administration, Medical Management - Hospital Administration, Hospital Negligence, Joint Commission Standards, Negligent Credentialing, Physician Contracting, Informed Consent, Standards of Care, Patient Transfer, Patient Safety, Pediatric Critical Care, Birth Injury, Hyperbilirubinemia, Sexual Assault, Negligent discharge
Thomas Bojko, MD, MS, JD, FCLM has spent over two decades in healthcare where he has held executive leadership positions in both hospital and medical administration. He is an expert in hospital operations, policies and procedures. Dr. Bojko has made many contributions to the administrative, clinical and educational aspects of healthcare and has received numerous awards and recognition for his efforts. He gained national prominence serving as a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Critical Care Executive Committee and as a member of the NACHRI (National Association of Children’s Hospitals) Board of Trustees. In addition, he has authored numerous articles, policy statements and editorials in peer-reviewed journals. He also participated in authoring the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Hyperbilirubinemia.
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Dinesh John, MD, MMM, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV

Hospitalist Expert Witness- SUNY Faculty

Jamesville, New York
Hospitalist, Medical Management - hospital negligence, hospital liability, sepsis, infection, internal medicine, medication errors, pneumonia, hypertension, stroke, medical necessity, diabetes, cardiac arrest, chest pain, congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, informed consent, patient handoff, respiratory failure, pressure sores, falls
Award-winning, Board-certified hospitalist in active clinical practice with expert witness trial testimony experience. Former Chief Quality Officer and Assistant Vice-President of Quality at SUNY-Upstate University Healthcare System, with responsibility for overall quality of care and patient safety for a large healthcare organization serving over 1.8 million people in Upstate New York. Former Medical Staff President of an academic tertiary care hospital. SUNY Faculty. Holds a Master of Medical Management (MMM) degree from Carnegie Mellon University, Certified Physician Advisor (CHCQM-PHYADV), and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).
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Zachary Blankenship

Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Expert

New York, New York
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - emergency medicine, board-certified emergency physician, trauma, acute care, medical malpractice, standard of care, toxicology, substance abuse, overdose, emergency room, sepsis, stroke, cardiac arrest, intubation, emergency procedures, chart review, medical documentation, medical expert witness, simulation, clinical decision-making
Board-certified emergency medicine physician with 10 years of clinical experience in high-acuity urban trauma centers. Extensive expertise in trauma, acute care, toxicology, and the standard of care in emergency settings. Experienced in medical chart review, clinical decision-making analysis, and medical documentation evaluation. Knowledgeable in EMR systems and digital documentation analysis. Currently serve as Clinical Education Director for medical simulation at a large academic hospital, overseeing interdepartmental training and education in critical care, procedural skills, and patient safety. Active in medical education and clinical faculty development. Hold a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and residency training in emergency medicine. Licensed to practice medicine in New York. Skilled communicator comfortable with depositions and courtroom testimony. Available for plaintiff or defense cases nationwide.
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Michael A. Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP

Chief Quality Officer of Regional Health System

Fayetteville , North Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Quality of care, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Internal Medicine, Peer Review, Emergency Medicine, Accidents, EMTALA, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Medical decision making, Liability, Sentinel Events, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical governance, Patient safety protocol, Medical necessity, Informed consent, Negligence, Compliance
Dr. Ruzek s a board-certified emergency physician and experienced medical expert witness with extensive leadership experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical operations. He currently serves as Chief Quality Officer for a regional health system in North Carolina, where he oversees enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, peer review, risk reduction, and patient safety strategy. In addition to active clinical practice in emergency medicine, Dr. Ruzek has provided medical-legal consulting and expert witness services involving emergency care, standard of care, patient safety, clinical documentation, causation analysis, systems-based failures, and quality-related healthcare litigation. His unique combination of frontline clinical experience and executive healthcare leadership provides attorneys with both detailed clinical insight and a broader systems-level understanding of healthcare delivery and medical decision-making. Dr. Ruzek is ...
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Daniel J. Lantos, MSN, RN, CNML

Expert in Nursing Practice and Standards of Care

Concord, North Carolina
Nursing Administration, Medical Management - Medication errors, patient falls, restraints, restrictive interventions, central lines, infection prevention, infection control, CLABSI, CAUTI, pressure ulcers, bedsores, informed consent, HIPAA, staffing, delegation, scope of care, sedation, endoscopy, radiology, critical care
I am a Registered Nurse leader with a Master’s Degree and professional certification in Nursing Leadership. With strong bedside and management experience in Critical Care and procedural departments, I have dedicated many years to ensuring quality and compliance in high-performing patient care areas. This includes addressing patient care issues such as patient falls, pressure ulcer prevention, physical restraints, infection prevention, and procedural sedation; regulatory issues such as HIPAA, scope of care, delegation, and informed consent; and evaluating the circumstances around adverse events such as medication errors, patient misidentification, and incorrect execution of orders. I have precepted new hires, developed onboarding programs, and been extensively involved with hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary steps, and maintaining a Just Culture. I am comfortable and experienced with documentation audits and medical record chart review. I have experience being deposed and ...
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Kevin Joseph, MD, MBA, CPE, FACHE

Healthcare Executive: Hospital CEO, CMO, CCO

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hospital Administration, Medical Management - Healthcare Administration, Safety, Quality, Reliability, Executive Leadership, Credentialing, Medical Staff, EMS, Performance Improvement, Emergency Medicine, Management, EMTALA, Peer Review
Dr. Kevin Joseph is a physician executive with experience in academic and community hospital settings as both a physician and a healthcare executive. His unique and diverse background combines operational and clinical experience with degrees in business and engineering to solve problems, develop efficient operations, and lead complex organizations. Dr. Joseph currently serves as a Market Chief Clinical Officer of one of the largest healthcare systems in the country and has served as a system Chief Medical Officer where he created the Insitute for Safety, Reliability, and Performance Improvement. For more than 15 years, he has been intimately involved in safety, quality, physician credentialing, and hospital accreditation. Previously, he served as a senior vice-president of a system responsible for the operations and clinical outcomes of its three hospitals. This was preceded by a tenure as a hospital President & CEO, where he led the executive team in driving the hospital to top...
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Gina McCabe, RN, MSN, VWCN, CFPS

South Abington, Pennsylvania
Nursing Homes, Medical Management - long term care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, wound care, pressure sores, ulcers, fall prevention, care plans, nursing administration, infection control, nutrition, staffing, electronic health records, EHR, emergency services, intensive care unit, ICU
GinaLynne McCabe, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNRN, CNML, CPPS, RAC-CT, VWCN, has been a nurse since 1987, in both the acute and post-acute / long term environment. Her experience includes acute critical care as a floor RN and charge nurse, to trauma care nursing management, moving into emergency care as Clinical Director to hospital-wide Director of Clinical Operations / Patient Safety. She helped initiate the Stroke Program at Community Medical Center, specializing in neurological nursing. She moved into post-acute /long term care with 7 years as Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations, leading policy development and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. She is currently the Clinical Operations Executive / Director of Nursing for a 145-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Pennsylvania. Mrs. McCabe has extensive experience in working in skilled nursing facilities where she deals with pressure ulcers, wound care, and nursing home falls. She reviews cases for attorneys...
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Patricia A Maisano, RN, DHs, CCM, FAACM, PCGM, NCG, ABDA

Nationally known expert - Geriatrics

Varna LLC.

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Geriatrics, Guardianship/Conservatorship - Standard of Care, Elder Financial Abuse, Medical management, Elder abuse/predatory behavior, Undue Influence, Nursing home standards, Memory impairment treatment, Hospice, Responsibility as a Guardian/ Conservator, Financial Guardianship, Guardian of the Person
I bring over 50 years of experience in the field of nursing, with more than 23 of those years dedicated to serving as an expert witness in a wide range of cases across numerous states. My work has encompassed all aspects of case involvement, including mediations, arbitrations, closed hearings, and both bench and jury trials. My areas of expertise include medical malpractice, standards of care in both medical and psychological contexts, elder abuse (both financial and physical), and the comprehensive life needs of vulnerable populations. I have been retained in cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. I hold multiple national board certifications relevant to these domains and maintain all certifications in active status. Additionally, I have served as a court-appointed Guardian of the Person and Estate for both adults and children for over 20 years. These guardianship matters have ranged from routine oversight to highly contested and litigated cases, with and without involvement...
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Kate Wise, DNP

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - pediatrics, family medicine, inpatient, outpatient, critical care, urology, nephrology, child abuse, developmental disabilities, surgery, general practice, medical management, genetics, nutrition, obesity, pain management, radiology, physician assistant, spine surgery, pediatric urology
I am a board certified Family medicine nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the nursing field. My background encompasses critical care, inpatient and outpatient nursing, family medicine, and extensive pediatric specialty experience. I have been requested as a guest speaker for both doctoral level students and various specialty conferences over the years. I am proficient in medical chart reviewing, and my work as both an RN and as a medical provider gives me a unique perspective to bring as an expert witness. My exceptional oral and written skills as well as outstanding time management serve as a significant benefit to the attorney and case at hand. I am enthusiastic to save the attorney both time and money while providing excellent expert witness services.
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Eileen M. Toloza-Thompson, MD

Emergency Medicine - Medical Expert Witness

Kerrville, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Assault, Brain Hemorrhage, Cholecystitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Ectopic Pregnancy, EMTALA, Fall, Geriatric, Myocardial Infarction, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Strangulated Bowel, Stroke / TIA, Supervision, Testicular Torsion, Throughput, Triage (ESI)
Dr. Toloza-Thompson has been actively practicing as a residency-trained/Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician in Texas for 20+ years. She served as Medical Director of her community-hospital Emergency Department for almost 17 years and was responsible for developing policies, overseeing departmental operations, performing quality and utilization reviews, and providing leadership to staff physicians and supervision to Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants). She also served as her site's Quality Director for 18+ years and continues to be involved with medical record reviews for quality assurance and process improvement. She has been retained as a medical expert in five medical malpractice cases and five criminal law cases.
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Keith Pelletier, PhD, MBA, MHS, CCP

Medical malpractice in Cardiovascular Perfusion

Healthcare Consulting Firm

Chesterfield , Virginia
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical Management - Wrongful death, healthcare administration, policies, cardiovascular, surgery, perfusion
My name is Dr. Keith J. Pelletier PhD, MBA, MHS, CCP, LP. I have been working in the healthcare industry for about 15 years in both clinical and administration roles. I have developed and led educational and simulation programs to educate and train new employees and students. I was awarded the “Top 100 Healthcare Leaders” award for the work and research that I do in healthcare. I have written many articles in medical journals and contributed writing chapters for medical textbooks too. I have consulted many companies and organizations regarding a wide variety of healthcare fields, and I have also served as an Expert Witness for court cases as well. I also am an educator and have been involved in teaching for over 20 years, and I am a Professor at a university where I teach courses, develop courses, serve on dissertation committees, mentor students, and serve on the social media marketing committee. I am available to serve as a consultant or Expert Witness in such fields as healthcare...
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Paul Trinquero, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician- Experienced

Riverside Regional Medical Center

Newport News, Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accident, Fracture, Critical Care, Emergencies, Emergency, General Medicine, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pediatrics, Ultrasound, Evacuation, EMS, Injury, Minor emergencies, Psych
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). Works full time in Emergency Medicine 15+ shifts per month. Emergency Physician at Riverside Regional Medical Center, a Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center (2021-Present). Operational Medical Director for Legacy EMS. USAF Vet- Prior Medical Director for the Emergency Department at USAF Hospital Langley (2021-2023). Extensive experience with Critical Care Air Transport (CCATT) and Tactical Critical Care Evacuation Team (TCCET). Deployed as Critical Care Evacuation Physician, Special Operations Task Force North & West Africa and Lead MEDEVAC Physician and Medical Advisor for Senior Leadership Summit for Special Operations Command Africa, Flintlock Exercise, Mauritania. Educational experience as Physician Assistant Rotation Coordinator, USAF Hospital Langley (2021-Present) as well as Instructor & Evaluator: Tactical Combat Casualty...
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