Obstetrics & Gynecology Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of obstetrics & gynecology expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on obstetrics & gynecology and related issues. Obstetrics & gynecology 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 obstetrics & gynecology expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Shoulder Dystocia, Birth Injury, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Cesarean Section, Vbac, Ectopic Pregnancy, Laparoscopy, Hysterectomy, Obstetrics, Uterine Rupture, Hysteroscopy, Fibroids, Labor And Delivery, Preeclampsia, and Fetal Monitoring.

Harvey Kasner, MD, MBA, FACOG
  • Board Certified OBGYN
  • Instructor: Johns Hopkins Univ
  • Experienced Expert
Charles E. Stoopack, MD
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Board Certified
  • Asst. Clinical Prof. UCSD
Chris Murphy, MD, JD, FACOG
  • OBGYN MD-JD
  • 6,000+ Deliveries
  • 20+ Years Experience
Dr. James Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD
  • Ob/Gyn; Repro. Endocrinology
  • Clinical Epidemiology/Biostats
  • Harvard/Baylor/Yale-Trained
Brendan Carroll, MD, FACOG
  • Georgetown/ Vanderbilt Trained
  • 30+ years OB/GYN Experience
  • OB Hospitalist/Board Certified
Eric G. Heegaard, MD
  • Award Winning OBGYN
  • 29 Years Experience
  • Vast Teaching Experience
Vanessa Hux, MD, FACOG, MSCP
  • Board-Certified OB/GYN Expert
  • Ivy-League/Top 20 Educated
  • Active Clinical Practice
Aviv Herzlich, MD, FACOG
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Board Certified
  • Defense and Plaintiff Cases
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James M. Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD

Center for Women's Healthcare

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB/Gyn Board Certified, Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology-Fellowship Trained, Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Infertility, Hormones, Birth Injury, Surgery Complications, Medical Device Related Injury, Drug Related Injury
James M. Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD, magna cum laude from Harvard, is an OB/GYN trained at Baylor, with subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility at Yale. He is a graduate of the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale, focusing upon clinical epidemiology and biostatistics and health policy. He also earned his MPH at Yale majoring in Biostatistics. Dr. Wheeler is a former national officer of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) & served on several of their health policy committees including the Health Care Commission and the Hysterectomy Committee. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and has given over 200 invited lectures. Dr. Wheeler has consulted in hundreds of medicolegal matters for over 30 years. He has been a testifying expert before the FDA for drugs and devices and testified before U.S. Congressional staffers on health policy issues. Partial Case Topics Include: Birth Injury — Causation Cesarean Secti...
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John P Brennan, MD

John P. Brennan MD PC

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - labor and delivery, preeclampsia, endometriosis, fibroids, fibroids in pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, miscarriage, postpartum hemorrhage, uterine rupture, brachial plexus injury, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, cesarean section, VBAC, ectopic pregnancy, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy
Dr. Brennan has participated in cases throughout the United states, including criminal and civil matters in federal and state jurisdictions. Dr. John P. Brennan MD has been in active clinical practice for over 30 years. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Board Certified American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Chairman of Hospital-wide Quality Assurance Committee for 10 years. Residency Program Director for 5 years. Medical Student Clerkship Director for 7 years. Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Susan L. Warner, MD, FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness

MCWHC

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor Management, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarian Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Office OBGYN, Ectopic Pregnancy, Breast, PAP monitoring. Hysteroscopy, Ablation, Methotrexate Management, Maternal Death, Stillbirth
I am a board certified OBGYN with over 35 years clinical experience in a teaching institution (the same institution where I was chief resident) in Evanston, IL (outside of Chicago). I was Chief of Gynecology/Womens Health at Northwestern University Student Health Services. I have served on the Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality committee for over 15 years. I have taught and worked with medical students, residents, certified nurse midwives and was a gynecologist at Northwestern University student health for over 20 years. I have served as a medical expert in OBGYN and have reviewed a countless number of cases over the past 15 years. I believe I have a strong attention to detail and am able to explain the complicated nature of medicine in a way that the listener can understand. Jurors have found me to be friendly, honest and credible. I address each case timely and comprehensively. I am available for either plaintiff or defense cases and have attended the SEAK course on Effective Ex...
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William T. Madland, MD

Alabama
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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MENA SHAKER, MD, DO, FACOG

BOARD CERTIFIED OBGYN FACOG-MEDICAL DIRECTOR OBHM

Alabama
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB/GYN FULL SCOPE, VNOTES HYSTERECTOMY, SHOULDER DYSTOCIA, SURGERY COMPLICATIONS, OB HOSPITALIST, LAPARASCOPY, POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE, HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY, OB CRITICAL CARE, HYSTEROSCOPY, ECLAMPSIA, MEDICAL DEVICE INJURIES, DA VINCI ROBOTICS, BIRTH INJURY, FETAL DEMISE, ECTOPIC PREGNANCIES
ATTENTION: REGIONAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE FOR OBGYN HOSPITALIST SERVICES, PRACTICED BOTH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MEDICINE, MULTIPLE SITES AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR OBGYN HOSPITALIST PROGRAMS, CHAIR OF PEER REVIEW, CREDENTIALING COMMITTEE, MATERNAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR. FULL SCOPE OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY, SURGERIES. ACTIVE STATE LICENSES AL, NC, TX I am a board certified OBGYN with 15 years of clinical experience in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Surgical Gynecology, and OB/GYN Critical Care Hospitalist Medicine. I have taught and worked with medical students, residents, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and am currently a Site Medical Director for different OBGYN hospitalists programs. I have had the full exposure of working in different hospitals in different states ranging from academics, military, civilian with large trauma centers, and civilian with locums-remote facilities with low resources. I have reviewed a countless number of cases throughout my c...
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Jared L. Tepper, MD

Board-Certified Hospitalist OB/GYN Expert Witness

Alabama
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - Birth Injury, Birth Trauma, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Monitoring, Fetal Tracing, EFM, HIE, VBAC, Uterine Rupture, Preterm Birth, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Premature Birth, C/S, Preeclampsia, Miscarriage, Shoulder Dystocia, Vacuum Delivery, Cesarean Section, Perineal Laceration, Ectopic Pregnancy
Board-certified OB/GYN attending physician in active clinical practice as an OB/GYN Hospitalist at Holy Redeemer Hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs. Personally performs approximately 200 deliveries per year, as well as inpatient gynecologic consults and emergency surgeries. Leader of the Obstetrics Quality group and member of the Obstetrics Risk group. Trained at Pennsylvania Hospital in the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Won awards in residency for teaching, surgical excellence, and research. Peer-reviewed author. Has undergone expert witness training with SEAK. Also working at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as an OB/GYN Hospitalist at the Special Delivery Unit. Holds a teaching position as a Clinical assistant professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Maintains an active medical license in Pennsylvania. Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2021. Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology....
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Charles S Rasmussen, D.O.

Award-Winning Family Medicine Physician

Arkansas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newborn Care
Dr. Charlie Rasmussen, DO Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician | Expert Witness Dr. Charlie Rasmussen is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with 18 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive medical care across outpatient, hospital, emergency, and obstetric settings. He currently serves as the owner and practicing physician at Table Rock Family Medicine & Obstetrics in Branson, Missouri, where he provides full-spectrum family medicine including prenatal care and labor management. Dr. Rasmussen is licensed to practice medicine in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Colorado. His clinical experience includes primary care, hospital-based family medicine, emergency department coverage, and obstetric care within family medicine practice. This breadth of experience provides a strong foundation for evaluating medical decision-making and standard-of-care issues across a wide range of clinical environments. Throughout his career, Dr. Rasmussen has held multiple leaders...

Eric S. Pulsfus, MD

  • OB/GYN Hospitalist
  • Active Clinical Practice
  • CMO for AI Software Co.

Lora Princ, MD, MBA

  • OB/GYN Hospitalist
  • Delivered 5,000+ Babies
  • Experienced Expert Witness
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Neel Arant, MS, CNM, PhD

Certified Nurse Midwife Expert Witness

Oakland, California
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor and Delivery, Fetal Monitoring, High Risk Ob, perinatal HIV, Shoulder dystocia, antepartum, postpartum, postpartum hemorrhage, women's health
I am a doctorally prepared Certified Nurse Midwife in practice for 23 years. I currently practice as a midwife laborist/ hospitalist and faculty member for a large healthcare system in Northern California. I have attended over 10,000 births during my career and practiced in high risk, medium risk and low risk hospitals and birthing centers in New York City, California and Australia. Currently I am the lead midwife faculty member in the Ob/Gyn residency program at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Oakland Medical Center teaching our Obstetric residents both on the labor floor and in didactic sessions and thus am keenly aware of current, evidence based standards of care. I currently supervise 24 Obstetric residents and work closely with my Obstetric, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Neonatal and Anesthesia colleagues. My clinical specialties include hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, infectious disease management in pregnancy (the subject of my doctoral research), fetal heart mon...
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Marisa Loza, RN, BSN, RNC-OB

Loza Legal Consulting, LLC

Acton, California
Legal Nurse Consulting, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Birth Trauma, Birth Injury, Labor & Delivery, Maternal Death, Neonatal Death, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Shoulder Dystocia, Medication Administration Errors, Pharmaceutical Errors, Pregnancy, Birth, Cesarean Section, Preeclampsia, Fetal Heart Monitoring
I am Marisa Loza, founder of Loza Legal Consulting, specializing in legal nurse consulting focusing in inpatient obstetrics. I have been a nurse for 17 years including 13 years as a Labor and Delivery nurse working in a high risk inpatient setting. I have AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification and Membership. I currently hold a certification in Inpatient Obstetrics through the National Certification Corporation. I review medical records, as well as develop reports and summaries of medical care in my field of expertise. I have charge nurse experience including team leading, delegating tasks, communicating with physicians and ancillary departments, and coordinating care. I manage antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients including high risk and obstetric emergencies. I also manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients for obstetric related surgical procedures. I am skilled in high risk medication administration and monitoring. I am qualified to act ...
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Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Santa Monica, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD
I am an OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological conditions. I have done...
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William T. Madland, MD

California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Aviv Herzlich, MD, FACOG

Manhattan Beach, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ablation, Asherman, birth injury, Cerebral Palsy, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, failure to diagnose cancer, fibroids, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, infertility, miscarriage, Labor and Delivery, ovarian cysts, postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, PCOS, VBAC
I am a board-certified OB/GYN practicing in Southern California, specializing in comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and surgical and non-surgical gynecological treatments. I completed my residency at Maimonides Medical Center in New York and have extensive experience beyond clinical practice, including medical research, protocol development for medical decision support systems, and serving as a Medical Department Director in the medical technology industry. As an expert witness, I provide objective, evidence-based opinions in obstetric and gynecological cases, with expertise in maternal-fetal care, high-risk pregnancies, surgical complications, and standard-of-care evaluations. Client attorneys can reach me via email at DrHerzlich.OBGYN@gmail.com.
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James G Tappan, MD

JAMES G. TAPPAN, M.D.

San Mateo, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, LAPAROSCOPY, BIRTH INJURY, LABOR MANAGEMENT, FETAL MONITORING, OBSTETRICAL COMPLICATIONS, CEREBRAL PALSY, CESAREAN SECTION, GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY COMPLICATIONS, VACUUM AND FORCEPS DELIVERY, ABORTION, SEXUAL ASSAULT
BOARD CERTIFIED IN OB & GYN SINCE 1976 AND VOLUNTARILY RECERTIFIED ANNUALLY SINCE 1999; FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OB & GYN; FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS; EXPERT REVIEWER FOR THE MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA; TEACHING FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF OB-GYN AT THE DAVID GRANT USAF MEDICAL CENTER, TRAVIS AFB, FROM MAY 2006 TO MAY 2012; PROFESSIONAL STAFF, DEPT OB-GYN, BARSTOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SINCE JUN 2012; MEDICAL STAFF, DEPT OB-GYN AT ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER, BERKELEY, CA, 2016-2017; EXPERTISE IN PEER REVIEW, CASE ANALYSIS, WRITTEN REPORTS, AND TESTIMONY AT DEPOSITION AND TRIAL IN PLAINTIFF & DEFENSE MALPRACTICE CASES AND CRIMINAL CASES INVOLVING ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT; EVALUATION OF IMPACT OF ACCIDENTS ON PREGNANCIES; WILLING TO TRAVEL.
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Charles E Stoopack, MD

Carlsbad, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Birth injuries, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Monitoring, Labor Management, Shoulder Dystocia, Obstetrical Complications, Vacuum and Forceps Deliveries, VBAC, GYN Surgery Injuries, Operative Laparoscopy, Peer Review, General OB/GYN, Motor Vehicle Accidents during Pregnancy
Assistant Professor/Health Sciences Clinical Instructor UCSD Medical School. Recipient of The Excellence in Teaching Award in 2018. Named as a "Top Doctor" in 2004 San Diego Magazine and 1999 "Guide to Top Doctors," both as selected by physician peers. Board Certified, Fellow ACOG. Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society at New York Medical College. Jury friendly, articulate, credible and honest.
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Hussein Warda, MD

Award-Winning Urogynecologist, Gynecologist

Sacramento, California
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Urogynecology, URPS, Robotic, Vagina, Mesh implants, Biologic implants, Sacrocolpopexy, Incontinence, Surgery complications, Bladder, Uterosacral ligament, Sacrospinous ligament suspension, Slings, Periurethral bulking, Gynecology, Laparoscopy, Bladder, Pelvic organ Prolapse, Pelvic Pain, Sacral nerve Modulation
Dr. Hussein A. Warda is a highly accomplished physician with extensive expertise in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS), formerly known as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). He is currently a member of a private urology group and previously served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Davis, from 2017 to 2025. Throughout his career, Dr. Warda has been a leader in advancing clinical care, research, and medical education in his specialty. Dr. Warda completed a fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) at Mount Auburn Hospital, Harvard Medical School, following his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Michigan State University. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) with Excellence and Honors and is double board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG) and ...
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Beth Lynn Cowan, MD

27+ Years Experienced OB/GYN Expert

Pleasanton, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - High Risk Pregnancy, GYN, OB, Cesarean Section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum Delivery, VBAC, Hysteroscopy, Birth Trauma, Ectopic Pregnancy, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hysterectomy Complications, Fibroids, Laparoscopy, Infertility, Hormones, Endometriosis
The expert is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over two decades of experience in both private practice and hospital-based care. Since 2005, she has served patients in Pleasanton, California, with hospital privileges at Eden Medical Center, Alta Bates Medical Center, and Good Samaritan Hospital, while also providing labor and delivery coverage for Stanford University Medical Partners. She holds an active California medical license and is a current Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her educational background includes a medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, postgraduate training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Columbia University, and a fellowship in Women’s Health and Clinical Research at UCSF. She has also held attending positions at Alameda County Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente and contributed extensively as a locum tenens OB/GYN across several California hospitals. Her academic and humanitarian c...
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Peyman Banooni, MD

Obstetrics, Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Beverly Hills, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - obgyn, shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean Section, Endometriosis, Vacuum Delivery, Laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Essure, Maternal Birth Injury, Fibroids, Failure to Diagnose Cancer, Ectopic Pregnancy, Infertility, Hormones
Dr. Banooni is a board ceritified ob/gyn with over 20 years of experience. He is currently in private practice practicing obstetrics and gynecology. His areas of emphasis are minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high risk obstetrics, and office related procedures. He has experience as an expert witness in legal cases and has also served as an expert for the medical board of California. He has served on the peer review committee and performance improvement committee at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for over 5 years. He is involved in resident teaching at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and is an associate Professor at USC. In addition, Dr Banooni is involved in clinical research as the primary investigator for multiple FDA trials.
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Monica Viera, RN, BSN, CNM, WHNP, MSN

Certified Nurse-Midwife Expert Witness

Santa Monica , California
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), Birth Injury/Trauma, OB/GYN NP, Informed Consent, Women’s Health NP, HIE, OB Triage, Fetal Monitoring, Labor and Delivery, VBAC/TOLAC, High-Risk Pregnancy, Medical Record Review, Intrapartum Care, Maternal Morbidity, Obstetric Emergencies, Contraception, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum Hemorrhage
I am a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in obstetric, midwifery, nursing, and women’s health care across hospital, birth center, and outpatient settings. I have practiced the full scope of midwifery and obstetric care within large integrated health systems and academic medical centers, including Kaiser Permanente facilities throughout Southern California. My clinical expertise includes labor and delivery management, intrapartum risk assessment, fetal monitoring interpretation, obstetric triage, postpartum care, and collaborative management of complications with obstetricians. I have extensive experience working in high-volume labor and delivery units with standardized policies and procedures, including escalation of care, consultation, and transfer processes. My background also includes cesarean first assist, obstetric ultrasound, contraceptive procedures, lactation support, and perinatal loss care. Since 2012, I h...
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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

Tarzana, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - birth injury & HIE, obstetric emergencies, surgical complications, systems issues, standard of care, OBGYN Department Chair, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal heart Monitoring, Maternal Death/Morbidity, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia/Eclampsia, Hospital Protocols, Laparoscopic Surgery, Ureteral/Bowel Injury
Neetu Khurana Sodhi, DO, MPH, FACOG I am a board-certified obstetrician–gynecologist in active clinical practice and serve as Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. I also serve as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences. I am a Fellow of the invitation-only Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. My professional roles provide a broad perspective in the medical-legal setting. I practice as a high-volume hospital laborist managing complex delivery-room cases, maintain a solo private practice, and serve in administrative leadership overseeing obstetric quality, peer review, and patient safety initiatives. I actively practice obstetrics and gynecology and manage a wide range of obstetric and surgical cases. My obstetric experience includes operative vaginal delivery, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal heart-rate monitoring interpretation, and emergency obstetric manag...
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Elizabeth Cerrone Campbell

OB Hospitalist Expert in OB/GYN Complications

San Diego, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - High risk obstetrics, Ectopic, VBAC, Pre-eclampsia, Brachial plexus injury, Shoulder dystocia, Uterine rupture, Macrosomia, Surgical complications, Birth injury, Obstetric hemorrhage, Post partum Hemorrhage, Hysterectomy, Induction of labor, Gestational diabetes, Delayed delivery, Laparoscopy
Dr. Elizabeth Cerrone Campbell’s strength as an expert medical witness lies in her ability to clearly and concisely translate complex obstetric and gynecologic concepts into understandable terms for attorneys, judges, and juries. With over 28 years of clinical experience, leadership roles in hospital obstetrics, and participation in peer review committees, she brings a deep understanding of both the medical and procedural aspects of OB/GYN care. Her expertise allows her to provide objective, evidence-based testimony that is both medically precise and accessible to non-medical professionals.
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Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS

Labor and Delivery Nurse Expert

Alamo, California
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology - labor and delivery, labor and delivery nurse, obstetrics, high risk obstetrics, fetal monitoring, birth injury, antepartum, nursing license defense
Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, External Fetal Monitoring, Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety, Inpatient Antepartum Nursing and Obstetric Emergencies. Currently working as a bedside labor and delivery nurse. As well as bedside practice worked as an adjunct faculty member teaching Women's Health at Ohlone Nursing College, Science Team Member for AWHONN, Job Analaysis Team for the NCC (the organization the certifies obstetric nurses) and Expert Practice Consultant for the California Board of Registered Nursing. Published co-author of two Association of Women's Health and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Evidenced Based Guidelines. Published position statement that was printed in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing in March of 2020. Podium presentation at national AWHONN conference 2020. Synovia panelist speaker for the Joint Commission; meeting the measures symposium April 2021. Expert practice consultant and...
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Margaret "Lisa" A Browne, BSN OB-RNC

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse/Expert Witness

Providence

valencia, California
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor and Delivery, fetal monitoring, high risk Antenatal, Triage, postpartum, birth injury, standards of care, shoulder dystocia, obstetrical hemorrhage
I have been a Registered Nurse for over 40 years, providing inpatient care for laboring patients, many with high-risk pregnancies. I am currently employed 24 hours per week in labor and delivery, managing patients during vaginal deliveries or cesareans. As needed, I fill in as a relief charge nurse. I am familiar with standards of care for my specialty. Current certifications: Advanced Fetal Monitoring ACLS - Advanced Life Support NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program BLS - Basic Life Support AWHONN member
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Daniel F. Rychlik, MD

Santa Barbara, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Reproductive Medicine, Infertility, Endometriosis, fetal development, Adenomyosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, miscarriage, hysteroscopy, menorrhagia, PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, laparoscopy, ovarian mass, ovarian torsion, ectopic pregnancy, fallopian tube, puberty, precocious puberty, genetics
An internationally recognized fertility specialist, I have given lectures across the globe and have been helping people achieve their dreams of building a family for over a decade. I am double board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology and hold admitting privileges at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. I also work closely with urology specialists to treat severe male factor infertility. I have constructed, cultivated, and expanded multiple infertility clinics around the country, and have served as a mentor for other fertility specialists and have teaching experience at all levels, from medical students to fellows to colleagues. I received my BS, MD, and residency at the University of Illinois, and moved on to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the prestigious University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. I was one of the first private practice physicians to receive the prestigious CREST scholarship, in conju...
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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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Michele Alba, MD

Loveland, Colorado
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Newborn, Cancer Screening, Cesarean, Childbirth, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Drug Interaction, Failure to Diagnose/Refer, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Hospital Infections, Hypertension, Hemorrhage, Pre-Eclampsia, Sepsis, Shoulder Dystocia, Uterine Rupture, VBAC
As a board-certified family medicine physician with fellowship training in high-risk maternal child health, Dr. Alba practices full-scope family medicine with surgical obstetrics in Northern Colorado. She currently serves as faculty physician at one of the nation's top family medicine residency training programs with over 5 years of clinical experience. While her expertise includes primary care, addiction medicine, and women's health, Dr. Alba's breadth of knowledge spans inpatient and outpatient geriatric, adult, pediatric and obstetric medicine. She oversees medical students, residents, midwives, and mid-level providers. She is passionate about patient safety and quality improvement and holds leadership roles on both Family Medicine and Obstetrics Safety Net Boards at her current institution. Dr. Alba is known for her curious mindset, thoughtful analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities both written and verbal. She is able to translate complex information into tang...
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Amit K Bhavsar, MD

Practicing OB-GYN Expert- Plaintiff & Defense

Amit Bhavsar MD

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Birth injury, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarean, Fibroids, Robotic Surgery, Encephalopathy, Vaginal, Prenatal, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Ablation, OBGYN, Pre-eclampsia, Delivery, Cesarean section, stillbirth, Fetal monitor, neonatal injury, hysterectomy, laparoscopy
I am a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with over 20 years of continuous, full-time clinical experience in labor management, delivery, and high-risk obstetrics. I am unique among Obstetrican-Gynecologist experts because I spent the first nine years of my career practicing OBGYN as a board certified Family Physician, and also taught Obstetrics to medical students, residents, and even midwives for the majority of my career. I actively practice today, ensuring that my opinions reflect current standards of care in Obstetrics & Gynecology. My background includes a B.S. in Bioengineering from Texas A&M University and an M.D. from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. I completed residencies in both Family Medicine (Womack Army Medical Center) and Obstetrics & Gynecology (Tripler Army Medical Center), and served 21 years as an Army physician & surgeon before retiring honorably. In leadership, I have held roles as Chair of Women’s Health...
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Dawn Robinson, MD, FACOG

Broomfield, Colorado
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Forceps/Vacuum Uses/Complications, Interpretation of Fetal Monitoring, Cesarean vs. Vaginal Birth, Shoulder Dystocia, Preeclampsia/HELLP Syndrome, Preterm Labor, Incompetent Cervix, Hysterectomy: Indications and Complications, Gynecologic Surgery, Endometriosis, Pelvic Adhesions, Leiomyomata Uteri
Dr. Dawn Robinson is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) and is currently active in clinical practice. Dr. Robinson received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has over 20 years of clinical experience. Currently Dr. Robinson serves on the Colorado Maternal Mortality Review Committee. She previously served on the state-wide Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance Medical Committee and also numerous hospital, medical school and community committees. A Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn), Dr. Robinson holds active medical licenses in the states of Georgia, Michigan and Utah.
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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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Phyliss H. Shapiro, MD, CLCP

Life Care Plan Expert Witness/ Medical Expert

MD Life Care Plan Consulting, LLC

Orange, Connecticut
Life Care Planning, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Missed Diagnosis, Spinal Cord Injury Life Care Plan, Birth Injury Life Care Plan, Amputation Life Care Plan, Catastrophic Injury Life Care Plan, Injury Life Care Plan, Medical Cost Projection, Medical Records Review, GYN Injury Life Care Plan, Rebuttal Life Care Plan, Device Injury Life Care Plan
Certified Life Care Planner by International Commission on Health Care Certification Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Member, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals(IARP) Immediate Past President, Northeast Chapter of IARP Board of Directors Member, American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners(IALCP) Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, 4th Edition, Advisory Group Lecturer on generating life care planning costs Member and lecturer for the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE)
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Claudia Behn, MD, FACOG, DABOM

OB/GYN & Obesity Medicine Expert Witness

OB/HOSPITALIST GROUP/HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL

Miami, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obesity - OB/GYN expert witness, Birth injury, Cesarean section, Shoulder dystocia, Uterine rupture, Postpartum hemorrhage, Ectopic pregnancy, Hysterectomy complications, Laparoscopic surgery, Cosmetic gynecology, Endometrial ablation, PCOS, Hormone therapy, Obesity medicine, GLP-1 medications, Semaglutide, Medical weight loss, Standard care
Dr. Claudia Behn, MD, FACOG, DABOM is a double board-certified physician in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Obesity Medicine with over 8 years of experience in hospital, private practice, and telemedicine settings. She provides expert witness services including medical record review, case analysis, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide. Dr. Behn specializes in a wide range of women’s health and metabolic conditions, including labor and delivery management, fetal monitoring interpretation, postpartum complications, gynecologic surgery, hormonal imbalances, and medically supervised weight loss. Her clinical background includes the management of high-risk pregnancies, emergency obstetric care, and minimally invasive gynecologic procedures in both inpatient and outpatient environments. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (D...
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Denniz Zolnoun, MD, MPH

Nationally Recognized OB/GYN Expert

BRADENTON, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Urogenital Pain, Post-Childbirth Pelvic Floor Injury, Peripheral Nerve, Gynecologic Surgical Errors, Chronic Interventional Pain, Hysterectomy, Pelvic Neuropathic, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Intraoperative Nerve Damage, MIGS, Vulvodynia & Dyspareunia, IBD, Obstetric Brachial Plexus
Dr. Zolnoun is a distinguished expert in sensory neurophysiology within the urogenital region, renowned nationally for her groundbreaking contributions. She is a doctor with a Master of Public Health degree, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her professional experience includes roles as a locum tenens provider in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and MIGS, clinical staff, founder and CEO of ZenNovid Foundation, Chronic Interventional Pain Specialist, and Clinical Liaison. She has held academic positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, including Adjunct Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Medical Director of the Pelvic Pain Research Unit, and Assistant Professor. She currently serves as adjunct faculty in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and UNC’s Center for Pain Research and Innovation. Recognized for her leadership in women’s health research, she was awarded "The Medtronic Prize for Scientific Contributions to Women's Health" by S.W.H.R. in 2011. A...
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Eric S Pulsfus, MD

Ob/gyn Expert Witness

St Augustine, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology - HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS, COMPREHENSIVE GYNECOLOGY, HORMONE REPLACEMENT, PELVIC PROLAPSE, VAGINAL SURGERY, LAPAROSCOPY, FETAL TESTING, ABLATION, BIRTH INJURY, ECTOPIC PREGNANCY, ENDOMETRIOSIS, HYSTERECTOMY, GESTATIONAL DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION, FIBROIDS, HEMORRHAGE, PREECLAMPSIA, VBAC
24 years of private practice ob/gyn experience. Board certified. Experienced at trial and deposition. Efficient. CMO of CliniAI-an AI scribe system. I have done case and quality reviews regularly for 24 years. I regularly work clinically with residents.
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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - birth injury & HIE, obstetric emergencies, surgical complications, systems issues, standard of care, OBGYN Department Chair, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal heart Monitoring, Maternal Death/Morbidity, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia/Eclampsia, Hospital Protocols, Laparoscopic Surgery, Ureteral/Bowel Injury
Neetu Khurana Sodhi, DO, MPH, FACOG I am a board-certified obstetrician–gynecologist in active clinical practice and serve as Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. I also serve as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences. I am a Fellow of the invitation-only Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. My professional roles provide a broad perspective in the medical-legal setting. I practice as a high-volume hospital laborist managing complex delivery-room cases, maintain a solo private practice, and serve in administrative leadership overseeing obstetric quality, peer review, and patient safety initiatives. I actively practice obstetrics and gynecology and manage a wide range of obstetric and surgical cases. My obstetric experience includes operative vaginal delivery, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal heart-rate monitoring interpretation, and emergency obstetric manag...
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Vanessa Hux, MD, FACOG, MSCP

Board-Certified Ob/Gyn Physician Expert Witness

Tampa, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - obstetrics, gynecology, labor and delivery, cesarean section, hysterectomy, office gynecology, obstetric hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, ectopic pregnancy, discrimination, laparoscopy, pregnancy, preeclampsia, hypertension in pregnancy, quality improvement, postpartum hemorrhage, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, hormone therapy
Dr. Vanessa Hux is an experienced, board-certified Ob/Gyn currently practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Hux completed her undergraduate degree with a B.S. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University and then matriculated to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she completed her M.D. During her training, she also completed a fellowship in clinical research and studied the impact of chronic stress on risk for preeclampsia. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 2018. She completed her board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2021. Dr. Hux has published and presented numerous times on her research and on topics in obstetrics and gynecology. She has clinical and teaching experience in a variety of community and academic settings and is active in quality improvement work throughout the state of Florida. She currently practices as a comprehensive Obstetrician/Gynecologis...
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Katie L Herrera, CNM/APRN

Med Consult One

Central Florida , Florida
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Women's health, women's emergency services, prenatal care, vaginal delivery, vaginal and perineal lacerations and repair, complications at birth, labor management, birth control management
Katie L. Herrera, RN, APRN, CNM Certified Nurse Midwife | cell: 407-484-0137 Fax: 407-654-8999 | khellecnm@yahoo.com Experience: I have a passion for legal and business aspects of healthcare and medicine. I have over 9 years experience in one of the biggest and busiest Woman's hospitals in the world. I have performed over 2,000 births, and assisted in over 1,000 cesarean sections. I work independently and collaboratively with 24 OBGYN hospitalist and 8 perinatologist physicians as part of one of the largest OBGYN services in the country. We provide coverage of antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecological services. I stay up to date with education and current practice guidelines. In August 2019, I created and founded a low risk, late prenatal care clinic that accepts patients at any gestational age to enable all patients gain access to prenatal care regardless of the situation. I am our Quality APP representative performing case reviews. Currently I have reviewed over 20...
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Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD
I am an OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological conditions. I have done...
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Wendy S Humphrey, MD

Office gynecology- Professor of OBGYN

Naples, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Failure to diagnose cervical cancer, Failure to diagnose uterine cancer, Failure to diagnose breast cancer, Failure to diagnose ovarian cancer, Endometriosis, Failure to diagnose vulvar , Miscarriages, Trauma as it relates OBGYN, Complications of HRT, Fibroids, Genetic cancer syndrome, Ectopic Pregnancy, STDs, Contraception
Board Certified and licensed to practice in Florida and Ohio. Private practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology for 30 years. Practiced in single specialty groups of between 3-7 physicians. Presently have two academic appointments teaching residents and medical students as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Central Florida and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northeast Ohio Medical University. Also practicing gynecology at 2 outpatients clinics. Served as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and served on multiple hospital committees including Credentials and Department Quality Assurance Committee. Experienced in public speaking and has authored publications. Areas of expertise include gynecology, contraception management and complications, gyn cancer diagnosis and screening, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, ultrasound, infectious diseases in OBGYN, breast disease, endometriosis, miscarriages, ectopic pregn...
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Molly M Long, MD

Experienced OB/GYN with experience in Quality

OB Hospitalist Group

Saint Petersburg, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk OB, Quality committee member, Low risk OB, Gynecologic Surgery, Hospital credentialing
I am a very experienced Board Certified OB/GYN who has been in clinical practice for 24 years. I was in private practice for 22 years doing both Ob and GYN including surgery and high risk OB. I left private practice 1.5 years ago and have become an OB/GYN hospitalist allowing me more time for non-clinical work. I have been involved in Quality Committees throughout my career which involved a lot of peer and case reviews. I was Chairman of the OB/GYN department at my prior hosptial and I was chair of the Quality Committee for 4 years and otherwise a member of the committee. I also did case reviews for Medicaid on the side for several years. I have always been up to date on the current literature and am very good at case review. I am also calm and have done well in the depositions I have been involved with throughout my career. I look forward for future case reviews and being an expert witness.
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Margaret A Clutch

Certified Nurse Midwife - Obstetrics/Perinatal

Florida
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, hypertension/pre-eclampsia, labor induction, oxytocin, fetal heart tracing, labor dystocia, triage/discharge, postpartum complications, documentation, informed consent, prenatal risk assessment/referral, TOLAC/VBAC, birth injury, maternal complications, operative vaginal delivery
Margaret Clutch MSN, CNM, APRN is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 30 years of nursing experience, including 10 years as a CNM and more than 1,780 births attended. Her clinical experience includes hospital-based prenatal care, gynecology, obstetric triage, labor management, intrapartum care, postpartum care, fetal monitoring, induction and augmentation, and collaboration with physicians, residents, nurses, anesthesia, pediatrics, and maternal-fetal medicine. She is available for obstetric malpractice record review, Certified Nurse Midwife standard-of-care analysis, fetal monitoring and labor timeline review, birth injury case consultation, documentation review, and expert witness services.
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Kathryn Leenhouts, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology hospitalist

Lutz, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor and delivery, C-section, Spontaneous vaginal delivery, Operative delivery, Fetal monitoring, Prenatal care, Antepartum admission
OBGYN hospitalist with 31 years of experience in private practice, multi specialty group, hospital owned practice, and OBGYN hospitalist work, including teaching and supervision of medical students and residents. Hospital experience includes rural areas as well as tertiary care centers.
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Michael J Litrel, MD

Cherokee Women's Health Specialist

Woodstock, Georgia
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - urogynecology, pelvic organ prolapse, endometrial ablation, ectopic pregnancy, cosmetic gynecology, bladder ureter bowel injury, slings and sling injury, transvaginal pelvic mesh, hysterectomy, minimally invasive gynecology surgery, fistula, laparoscopic surgery, pelvic pain/endometriosis
Dr. Litrel has over 30 years clinical experience as an OB/GYN, Urogynecologist, Female Reconstructive Surgeon and Cosmetic Surgeon. He has testified in 100 depositions and five trials since 2012. Clinical leadership positions include Chief of Surgery and Chairman of Board of Health. He is a social media influencer with over a million followers. He is easily reached by attorney clients via his cell phone 404 561 8200 or email Mikelitrel@comcast.net
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Samuel Taylor, MD

Comprehensive Women's Health

Valdosta, Georgia
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Review of birth injuries, cerebral palsy, fetal monitoring, labor management, shoulder dystocia, vacuum and forceps deliveries, VBAS
Dr. Taylor has practiced medicine for over 30 years and provides clinical and surgical care to obstetric and gynecology patients. In addition to delivering babies, Dr. Taylor performs lararoscopic, vaginal and abdominal hysterectomies, surgery for stress and urinary incontinence, surgery for vaginal prolapses, endometrial ablations (for heavy periods), laparoscopic tubal ligations, Essure tubal occlusions, hysteroscopies (for abnormal bleeding), and treatments for ectopic pregnancies. Dr. Taylor has a special interest in high risk obstetrics and infertility.
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Karen L Woods, MS, CNM, C-EFM

CNM, C-EFM|Labor & Delivery Expert

Expert Midwife Consulting

Tyrone, Georgia
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Midwife - Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM, Shoulder Dystocia, Induction Of Labor, Birth Injury, Obstetrics, Obstetrics Standard Of Care, Oxytocin/Pitocin Management, OB Triage/ OB ED, Labor Management, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Fetal Demise/ Stillbirth, Perinatal Safety, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Midwifery Practice, High Risk Pregnancy
Karen Woods, MS, CNM, C-EFM is a practicing Certified Nurse Midwife with expertise in obstetrics, labor and delivery management, electronic fetal monitoring interpretation, obstetric triage, induction and augmentation of labor, oxytocin management, non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns, Category II and Category III fetal heart rate tracings, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal demise evaluation, and obstetrical standards of care. Ms. Woods is the Director of Midwifery for a large, multi-site obstetric practice and oversees a team of Certified Nurse Midwives who provide care across multiple hospital settings. She maintains an active clinical practice providing both outpatient prenatal care and inpatient labor and delivery management, caring for patients throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Her clinical experience includes labor management, obstetric triage decision-making, fetal monitoring interpretation, management of obstetric emergencies,...
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Maureen Elia, MSN, C-EFM, RNC-OB, RNC-IAP

Fetal Monitoring Instructor/Labor and Delivery RN

Arlington Heights, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine - Audit Trails, Cesarean Delivery, Vacuum Assisted Delivery, Forcep Assisted Delivery, PreEclampsia, Eclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension, Multiple Gestation, Percreta/Increta, Hemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia, Induction, Maternal Fetal Hemorrhage, Oxytocin, Magnesium, Cytotec/Misoprostol, Foley/Cook Balloon, L&D, Insulin
I am a master’s prepared Registered Nurse, Board Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, Inpatient Antepartum, and Electronic Fetal Monitoring. With a career rooted in direct patient care, I have spent years providing expert nursing services in a high-acuity Level III perinatal center, including labor and delivery, antepartum, postpartum, newborn nursery, and limited neonatal intensive care settings. My clinical practice reflects a strong commitment to patient and family-centered care, with a consistent record of excellence in managing complex obstetrical and perinatal cases. Beyond bedside care, I have played a key role in professional development and clinical education. I have trained and oriented new staff nurses and nursing assistants, coordinated and led obstetric emergency simulation drills, and served as an instructor for yearly competencies and new policies and protocols. My experience also includes direct involvement in fetal surgeries during the antenatal period as well as com...
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Akash Jani, MD

Board certified obstetrician and gynecologist

CHICAGO, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Cesarean section, High risk obstetrics, ectopic, VBAC, pre-eclampsia, brachial plexus, shoulder dystocia, macrosomia, birth injury, hemorrhage, induction, hysterectomy, laparoscopy, gynecology, surgery, office, vacuum, operative delivery, preterm, premature
Dr. Akash Jani is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist currently practicing as a full-scope OB/GYN with obstetrical office visits, gynecologic office visits, gynecologic surgery, and labor and delivery shift work. He provides high-quality, patient-centered care. He is known for staying up to date with medical advancements, new medical literature, and understanding the sensitive landscape of women's health care. Through this dedication he provides a modern, evidence-based approach to all aspects of his practice. He has a commitment and duty to provide thorough, thoughtful evaluations. In addition, he brings clear and effective communication ensure that all complex medical issues are presented in an accessible and understandable manner. As an expert witness, Dr. Jani combines clinical expertise with compassion to support justice and provide insight into medical cases.
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William T. Madland, MD

Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Susan L. Warner, MD, FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness

MCWHC

Evanston, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor Management, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarian Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Office OBGYN, Ectopic Pregnancy, Breast, PAP monitoring. Hysteroscopy, Ablation, Methotrexate Management, Maternal Death, Stillbirth
I am a board certified OBGYN with over 35 years clinical experience in a teaching institution (the same institution where I was chief resident) in Evanston, IL (outside of Chicago). I was Chief of Gynecology/Womens Health at Northwestern University Student Health Services. I have served on the Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality committee for over 15 years. I have taught and worked with medical students, residents, certified nurse midwives and was a gynecologist at Northwestern University student health for over 20 years. I have served as a medical expert in OBGYN and have reviewed a countless number of cases over the past 15 years. I believe I have a strong attention to detail and am able to explain the complicated nature of medicine in a way that the listener can understand. Jurors have found me to be friendly, honest and credible. I address each case timely and comprehensively. I am available for either plaintiff or defense cases and have attended the SEAK course on Effective Ex...
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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - birth injury & HIE, obstetric emergencies, surgical complications, systems issues, standard of care, OBGYN Department Chair, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal heart Monitoring, Maternal Death/Morbidity, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia/Eclampsia, Hospital Protocols, Laparoscopic Surgery, Ureteral/Bowel Injury
Neetu Khurana Sodhi, DO, MPH, FACOG I am a board-certified obstetrician–gynecologist in active clinical practice and serve as Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. I also serve as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences. I am a Fellow of the invitation-only Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. My professional roles provide a broad perspective in the medical-legal setting. I practice as a high-volume hospital laborist managing complex delivery-room cases, maintain a solo private practice, and serve in administrative leadership overseeing obstetric quality, peer review, and patient safety initiatives. I actively practice obstetrics and gynecology and manage a wide range of obstetric and surgical cases. My obstetric experience includes operative vaginal delivery, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal heart-rate monitoring interpretation, and emergency obstetric manag...
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Maliha Sayla

Obstetrics & Gynecology Expert Witness

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

Naperville, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Obstetric Hemorrhage, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Obstetric Emergencies, Fetal Distress, High Risk Deliveries, VBAC, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, Fetal Monitoring, Operative Vaginal Delivery, Vacuum Delivery, Forceps Delivery, Uterine Rupture, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal Distress, Abortion, Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy
Dr. Maliha Sayla, MD, is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with extensive experience in both hospital and outpatient settings. With over a decade of practice, Dr. Sayla has demonstrated exceptional expertise in managing obstetric and gynecological emergencies, including high-risk births and complex surgical interventions including but not limited to management of obstetric hemorrhage, treatment of ruptured ectopic pregnancy, and dilation and evacuation. Currently serving as an OB/GYN hospitalist and Medical Director of Labor and Delivery at Northwestern Medicine/Delnor Hospital, she has also contributed significantly to women’s healthcare advocacy and education as a teacher for Family Medicine residents at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Sayla's dedication to advancing women’s health extends beyond clinical care. She has actively engaged in public health advocacy, raising awareness and addressing barriers to medically indicated care. She has ...
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Teni Brown

Gynecology and Urogynecology Pelvic Surgery Expert

Chicago, Illinois
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Urogynecology, Pelvic floor reconstructive surgery
Dr. Teni Brown – Board-Certified Urogynecologist & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon | Expert in Pelvic Floor Disorders and Female Pelvic Surgery Dr. Teni Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic floor surgeon with extensive experience in both clinical care and surgical management of complex gynecologic and pelvic floor conditions. She trained and practiced at some of the nation’s leading institutions for obstetrics and gynecology, where she developed deep expertise in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and the full spectrum of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Brown offers specialized knowledge in pelvic anatomy, gynecologic surgery, and benign gynecologic conditions, making her uniquely qualified to provide expert analysis and testimony in cases involving standard of care, surgical complications, and injury related to urogynecologic procedures. Her clear communication style, thorough document...
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Kyle Reynolds, MD, FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert

Chicago, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor management, Cesarean section, VBAC, Postpartum hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, Shoulder dystocia, Miscarriage, Ectopic pregnancy, Birth injury, Forceps, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, Uterine rupture, Fetal heart monitoring, Office OBGYN, IUFD, Fibroids, Prenatal care, Pap smears, Ovarian cysts
Dr. Reynolds is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is in active clinical practice at a leading academic institution. Dr. Reynolds trained and has practiced at a hospital with very high obstetrics volume and offers expertise in all forms of labor management, labor complications, operative vaginal delivery (forceps and vacuum) and more. Expertise and current practice also include office and hospital gynecology, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy. Dr. Reynolds has received recognition for excellence in teaching and is on faculty at a medical school. Licensed in Illinois.
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Rebecca S. Keith, MD

Barrington, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopy, Obstetric Triage/Emergency
An experienced private practice physician in the Chicago Suburbs, practicing general Obstetrics and Gynecology for 14 years followed by a Surgical Gynecology practice for 2 years. Currently, a member of the teaching faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, working in the capacity of an Obstetric Emergency Department Hospitalist and Attending Physician to resident physicians and medical students in the areas of Obstetric Triage and Gynecologic urgent and emergent care.
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Becky K Lynn, MD, MBA, NCMP, IF

Menopause/Sexual health and Obesity Specialist

Evora LLC

Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obesity - pelvic pain, sexual health, sexual medicine, menopause, hormone therapy, endometriosis, vaginismus, vulvodynia, orgasm, obesity
I am a board certified Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University and the Director of Evora Medical Group I specialize in menopause, sexual health and weight loss. I am board certified in both OBGYN and Obesity Medicine. I am an expert in hormone therapy and in the general care of menopausal women. I see patients with menopausal symptoms, painful sex (dyspareunia), chronic pelvic pain, orgasm dysfunction, desire disorders (low libido), vaginismus, vulvodynia and others. My published research has focused on the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on female sexual function. I practiced obstetrics for 17 years and stopped practicing obstetrics in 2020. I have done record review in several cases. I hold a BA in Economics with a minor in Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley. I graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine with an MD. I completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St....
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Andrew Deutsch, MD

Obstetrician Gynecologist

Northbrook, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Hospital and Office OB-GYN, Labor Management, VBAC, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Birth Injury, Cesarean Section, Nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Miscarriage, Ectopic, Fibroids, Endometriosis, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, Robotics, Hysterectomy
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology in active clinical practice. Special expertise in diabetes and nutrition. Award winning teacher and clinician. Director of ambulatory education for an OB-GYN residency program and faculty at a medical school. Licensed in Illinois. Office and hospital practice.
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Victoria Floyd

Certified Nurse-Midwife | Expert Witness

Floyd Consulting LLC

Zionsville, Indiana
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetric Emergency, Birth, Birth Injury, Shoulder Dystocia, Vaginal Birth after Cesarean, VBAC, Water Birth, Labor and Delivery, Fetal Monitoring, Obstetric Triage, Home Birth, Birth Center, Postpartum, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Vaginal Delivery, Birth Trauma, Prenatal Care, Nurse-Midwife, Labor Induction, Perineal Lacertations
I am a Certified Nurse-Midwife with 12 years of experience providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care across outpatient, home birth, birth center, and high-acuity hospital settings. I currently practice in the Obstetric Emergency Department at IU Health, where I provide rapid assessment, triage, and management of urgent and emergent obstetric conditions in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary academic environment. My clinical work centers on evidence-based decision-making, collaborative care, and trauma-informed practice for diverse and complex patient populations. I bring a strong foundation in physiologic birth, risk assessment, and timely escalation of care, supporting safe outcomes while maintaining a patient-centered approach. Previously, I served in midwifery leadership roles within academic hospital systems, contributing to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical guideline implementation. I have owned and directed community birth practices...
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Brandon E Bourgeous, MD, FACOG

Gynamic Solutions, LLC

Fairfax, Iowa
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Hysterectomy, Placental abruption, Laparoscopy, Trauma in pregnancy, Robotic surgery, Preterm birth, Ectopic pregnancy, Preeclamsia, Shoulder dystocia, Laparoscopic injury, HIE, Ureter injury, Cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, Birth injury, Bowel injury, Hysteroscopy, IUD complication, Defense, Plaintiff
I am a board certified ob gyn with 25 years clinical experience and a busy full-time private practice in obstetrics and gynecology. I still perform 150-225 deliveries a year. My experience includes having performed over 600 robotic surgeries including hysterectomies, endometriosis surgery, cornual resections and prolapse repairs. I have performed over 750 incontinence procedures and I am active in operative hysteroscopy as well. I am a fellow of ACOG and I have been ABOG certified since 2004. I have deposition and trial experience and I am thorough.
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Dr. Elizabeth Cook, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC, CPM, CNL, RN, FACNM

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Labor & Delivery, Birth Injury, Birth Trauma, Maternal Morbidity & Mortality, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal Heart Rate, Hemorrhage, Prenatal Care, Intrapartum Care, Postpartum Care, Women's Health, Neonatal Care, Newborn Tongue Tie Revisions, Limited OBGYN Sonography, Cesarean First Assisting
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice. I have 6 degrees in nursing and midwifery. I am a Certified Nurse Midwife, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Registered Nurse. I am certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board, North American Registry of Midwives, and National Certification Corporation. I am also certified in electronic fetal monitoring, basic life support, neonatal transitioning (STABLE), and neonatal resuscitation (NRP). I am skilled to first assist in cesarean surgeries, and perform limited OB-GYN sonography. I have been a clinical assistant professor at an academic medical center. I launched and directed a faculty midwife service for midwives to educate OBGYN residents and medical students at another large facility. I have personally taught OBGYN residents, medical students, midwives, nurse practitioners, nurses, and doulas in clinical and didactic settings. I have been a principal investigator and advisor for OBGYN resident resea...
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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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Charles S Rasmussen, D.O.

Award-Winning Family Medicine Physician

Kansas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newborn Care
Dr. Charlie Rasmussen, DO Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician | Expert Witness Dr. Charlie Rasmussen is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with 18 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive medical care across outpatient, hospital, emergency, and obstetric settings. He currently serves as the owner and practicing physician at Table Rock Family Medicine & Obstetrics in Branson, Missouri, where he provides full-spectrum family medicine including prenatal care and labor management. Dr. Rasmussen is licensed to practice medicine in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Colorado. His clinical experience includes primary care, hospital-based family medicine, emergency department coverage, and obstetric care within family medicine practice. This breadth of experience provides a strong foundation for evaluating medical decision-making and standard-of-care issues across a wide range of clinical environments. Throughout his career, Dr. Rasmussen has held multiple leaders...
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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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Jamilah M. Shakir-Reese, MD MPH FACOG

Bowie, Maryland
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Birth injuries, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, Labor and Delivery, labor management, Brachial Plexus injury, obstetrical complications, shoulder dystocia, obstetric hemorrhage, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal monitoring, vacuum delivery, cesarean section, VBAC, pre-eclampsia, uterine rupture, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage
Board certified, Georgetown educated OB/GYN in active clinical practice. Over 10 years of clinical experience specializing in acute and hospital management of high-risk and low-risk obstetrical and gynecological patients. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Harvey H Kasner, MD, MBA, FACOG, FACS

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Towson, Maryland
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB, Obstetrics, OB/GYN, OBGYN, pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, c-section, cesarean section, forceps/vacuum delivery, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, gynecology, hysterectomy, myomectomy, dilation & curettage (D&C), tubal ligation, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, bowel & ureter injury
Over 25 years of professional experience, academic training, and a broad and in-depth knowledge of healthcare environments that allows me to review medical facts and provide a thorough, fair and impartial assessment of the subject of the legal action. I manifest strong interpersonal relations and draw on a wide range of communication skills to inform, engage and provide complete, objective, and helpful information to both defense and plaintiff attorneys. I draw on those same skills to provide testimony regarding the standard of care that is easily understood by all parties involved in the matter. I have greater than 10 years of experience serving as chairman and/or a member of a hospital or organization committee, such as hospital medical board, compliance committee, advisory committee, quality assurance/physician performance improvement committee and peer review committee. This experience, along with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a Focus in Medical Management, ...
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Janelle C Cooper, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness

Columbia, Maryland
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB GYN generalist, Shoulder dystocia, Labor management, Obstetric hemorrhage, VBAC, Office OB/GYN, Cesarean section, Pap smears, Birth injuries, Endometrial ablation, Vacuum delivery, Ovarian cysts, Hysteroscopy, Dilation and curettage (D&C), Laparoscopy, Myomectomy, Fibroids, Contraception
Training: OB-GYN residency program: Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University 2010-2014 Medical School: University of Maryland 2006-2010 Master of Biological Science: Drexel University 2004-2006 Bachelor of Science: Duke University 2000-2004 Clinical Experience: Private practice as OB-GYN generalist since 2014 (currently active in practice) Attending physician practicing general obstetrics and gynecology including full range obstetrical care, labor and delivery coverage, routine and preventative gynecologic care, contraception management, in office procedures, and gynecologic surgery. Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Diplomate (active) December 2017-Present National Certification Corporation: External Fetal Monitoring Certification (active) March 2015-Present The Fetal Medicine Foundation (11-13 week ultrasound (nuchal translucency) theoretical course) December 2020 -Certified Supervisory/Interpreting Physician for Ultrasounds American Red Cros...
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Vasiliki A. Moragianni, MD, MS, FACOG

IVF & Infertility Medical Expert Witness

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore , Maryland
Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Infertility, In vitro fertilization (IVF), Assisted reproductive technology (ART), Embryology, Embryo transfer, Egg retrieval, Ovarian stimulation, Ovulation induction, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Pregnancy loss, Fertility preservation, Endometriosis, Ovarian reserve testing, Genetic testing (PGT), Recurrent miscarriage
I am a board-certified physician with over 15 years of clinical experience in infertility care, in vitro fertilization (IVF), assisted reproductive technology, and early pregnancy management. I currently serve as Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Fertility Center and Founder and Director of the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I am also an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. I have extensive experience in the evaluation and management of infertility, IVF protocols, ovarian stimulation, ovulation induction, embryo transfer, pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, fertility preservation, and ovarian reserve testing. My clinical expertise includes complex decision-making, protocol selection, patient counseling, risk management, and standard-of-care assessment in both outpatient and academic medical settings. I have reviewed and consulted on malpractice ...
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DIANNE H QUADROS, CNM, MSN

Nurse-midwife

Hanson, Massachusetts
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor and delivery, obstetric nursing, labor management, nursing, nurse-midwife
I have worked on labor and delivery units since 1984. I have been practicing full-scope Nurse-Midwifery since 1990 and have concentrated my experience in intrapartum management. I celebrated my 5000th delivery in the fall of 2019. I have been a member of the Cesarean Section Review Committee for my practice since 2014 where I, along with the other two obstetrician members, review every primary Cesarean Section record and fetal heart tracing for opportunities for improvement.
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Elizabeth A Moore, MD, FACOG

OBGYN Expert Witness

Hybrid Health Logistics

Brewster, Massachusetts
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - Surgical/Device complications, Fetal Demise, Maternal Morbidity, Mortality, OB/GYN Laparoscopy, Labor, Delivery, Hospitalist, Birth Injury, VBAC, Cerebral Palsy, Sheehan’s syndrome, Cesarean, Hysterectomy, Ectopic, Pelvic Mass, High risk pregnancy, Peer Review, Post Partum Hemorrhage, Standard of Care
Highly experienced OBGYN in the Boston area. Available for consultation and expert witness services. 30+ years of total OBGYN practice. Successful professional experience in the navigation of complex OBGYN medicolegal cases. Accomplished in detailed deposition work and communication strategies. Have reported and testified on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, including governmental agencies and insurance companies. Deposition and trial testimony experience in both live and virtual settings. Course author, coach and mentor for MooreExperts, instructing and coaching OBGYN practitioners in the development of their medical skills as consultants and medical expert witnesses. Advocated for over 700 physicians regarding by meeting and working with President George Bush Jr on the “Keep Our Doctors in Nevada program”. Most recent position is that of a supervisory floor attending for the Harvard OBGYN Residency program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA. Specif...
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Jennifer DeVincent, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC, C-EFM

Birth Injury RN / Neonatal Resuscitation RN

Waltham, Massachusetts
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine - Labor and delivery (L&D), Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Obstetrics, Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Birth Injury, Birth Complications, Cesarean Section, Vacuum Assisted Delivery, Fetal Hypoxia, Shoulder Dystocia, Antepartum, Postpartum, Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Forceps Delivery
I am a dedicated healthcare professional and nurse clinician with over 23 years of experience at Mass General Brigham, a nationally recognized leader in obstetrical care. My practice is rooted in a high-acuity Level III perinatal center, where I specialize in caring for patients across the antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal intensive care continuum. I hold board certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC), certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM), and I am a certified instructor for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), reflecting advanced expertise in neonatal stabilization and resuscitation.​​ My training includes physiologic birth practices, advanced fetal monitoring, and the management of obstetrical emergencies, including interpretation of fetal heart rate tracings, oxytocin administration, management of hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders, and support for both unassisted, assisted and operative births. I have more than 1...
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Phyliss H. Shapiro, MD, CLCP

Life Care Plan Expert Witness/ Medical Expert

MD Life Care Plan Consulting, LLC

Massachusetts
Life Care Planning, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Missed Diagnosis, Spinal Cord Injury Life Care Plan, Birth Injury Life Care Plan, Amputation Life Care Plan, Catastrophic Injury Life Care Plan, Injury Life Care Plan, Medical Cost Projection, Medical Records Review, GYN Injury Life Care Plan, Rebuttal Life Care Plan, Device Injury Life Care Plan
Certified Life Care Planner by International Commission on Health Care Certification Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Member, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals(IARP) Immediate Past President, Northeast Chapter of IARP Board of Directors Member, American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners(IALCP) Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, 4th Edition, Advisory Group Lecturer on generating life care planning costs Member and lecturer for the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE)
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Federico G. Mariona, MD, MBA

Maternal Fetal clinical complications

Michigan Perinatal

Southfield, Michigan
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine - Obstetrics, Clinical Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, High Risk Pregnancies, Abnormal Labor, Birth Trauma, Ultrasound for prenatal diagnosis, extreme maternal obesity, early pregnancy loss
Practice focused on clinical obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine, strongly dedicated to problem pregnancies (high risk) , abnormal labor and birth trauma. Use of Ultrasound for prenatal diagnosis, Special emphasis and interest in maternal obesity and its complications during pregnancy and delivery, Board certified (recertified) in Obstetrics & gynecology Board certified (recertified) i Maternal Fetal Medicine Master degree, Health services administration. Clinical Professor Obstetrics/Gynecology Maternal Fetal Medicine Wayne State University School of Medicine Operations Committee Mi Alliance for innovation in Maternal health Past Chair Michigan Section American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Past President Wayne County Medical Society of Southeast Michigan
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Jaclyn Recker

LD RN Expert Witness & Fetal Monitoring Educator

Claddagh Counsel LLC

Lowell, Michigan
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nurse - L&D Expert Witness, Fetal Monitoring Expert, High-Risk Obstetrics Expert Witness, Birth Injury, HIE, EFM Expert, Neonatal Resuscitation, Shoulder Dystocia, Chorioamnionitis, Cesarean Section, Neonatal Injury, Hemorrhage, AWHONN Instructor, Preterm Labor, Hypoxia, Acidosis, Certified, Triage, Charge Nurse, Preceptor
Jaclyn Recker, BSN, RNC-OB, RNC-IAP, C-EFM Labor & Delivery Expert Witness | Fetal Monitoring Consultant | Nurse Educator | Developer of TruHue™ -Certifications: Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB), Inpatient Antepartum Nursing (RNC-IAP), and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) -AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Instructor: I educate resident physicians and both experienced and inexperienced nurses to interpret fetal heart rate tracings using NICHD definitions and apply evidence-based interventions. -I am the developer of TruHue™, a proprietary fetal monitoring report I am a nationally certified Labor and Delivery nurse with 14 years of clinical experience in high-risk obstetrics. I am clinically active at the bedside at a Magnet Designated Hospital in Michigan. I serve as a charge nurse, preceptor, and frequently work in triage (the emergency room for women with a pregnancy 20 weeks' gestation and above). I have a passion for education and promoting safe care for all individua...
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Melanie H. Dixon, MD

Mayo Clinic-trained OB GYN

MH Dixon MD, PLLC

Burnsville, Minnesota
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology, Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Gestational diabetes, Postpartum, Obstetrics, Vaginal delivery, Labor induction, Preeclampsia, Postpartum hemorrhage, Gynecologic Surgery, Cesarean section, Fetal distress, Eclampsia, D&C, Birth Injury, Bladder sling, Vacuum assisted delivery, Pregnancy related hypertension, Hysteroscopy
I am available for medical expert witness work in Obstetrics and Gynecology, including review of medical records, preparation of reports, and testifying at deposition and trial. I have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as an aptitude for translating medical terminology for lay public consumption. For twenty years, I have practiced the full range of obstetrics and gynecology including high risk and low risk obstetrics, interpretation of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasounds, gynecologic surgery including minimally invasive vaginal and laparoscopic procedures (trained in single site laparoscopy and vNotes vaginal laparoscopic surgery), surgery for stress urinary incontinence, high risk and low risk deliveries including Cesarean section, outpatient clinic procedures, birth control counseling including LARC methods and sterilization, menopause care, abortion care, diagnosis and management of complicated vulvovaginal disease, sexual health and sexual pain. I t...
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Eric G. Heegaard, MD

Award-Winning Obstetrician Gynecologist

Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Birth Injury, Robotic Surgery, Endometriosis, Bowel Injury, Bladder Injury, Laparoscopy, Obstetrics, C-section, Forceps, Vacuum, Ureter Injury, Shoulder Dystocia, Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Fibroids, Ovarian Cyst, Ectopic Pregnancy, ovarian torsion, post partum hemorrhage
Award winning general Obstetrician-Gynecologist with 29 years experience whose responsibilities include teaching of OB-GYN resident physicians and medical students. Clinical focus is on complex pelvic surgeries for the management of endometriosis and pelvic pain. I have performed over 1400 robotic surgeries, delivered over 3000 babies and have served as a surgical proctor for other robotic surgeons. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Vast public speaking experience and proven ability to communicate complex topics to the general public through 8 years of hosting a call-in women’s health radio show and subsequent hosting of two women’s heath podcasts.
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William T. Madland, MD

Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Becky K Lynn, MD, MBA, NCMP, IF

Menopause/Sexual health and Obesity Specialist

Evora LLC

St. Louis, Missouri
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obesity - pelvic pain, sexual health, sexual medicine, menopause, hormone therapy, endometriosis, vaginismus, vulvodynia, orgasm, obesity
I am a board certified Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University and the Director of Evora Medical Group I specialize in menopause, sexual health and weight loss. I am board certified in both OBGYN and Obesity Medicine. I am an expert in hormone therapy and in the general care of menopausal women. I see patients with menopausal symptoms, painful sex (dyspareunia), chronic pelvic pain, orgasm dysfunction, desire disorders (low libido), vaginismus, vulvodynia and others. My published research has focused on the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on female sexual function. I practiced obstetrics for 17 years and stopped practicing obstetrics in 2020. I have done record review in several cases. I hold a BA in Economics with a minor in Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley. I graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine with an MD. I completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St....
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Charles S Rasmussen, D.O.

Award-Winning Family Medicine Physician

Branson, Missouri
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newborn Care
Dr. Charlie Rasmussen, DO Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician | Expert Witness Dr. Charlie Rasmussen is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with 18 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive medical care across outpatient, hospital, emergency, and obstetric settings. He currently serves as the owner and practicing physician at Table Rock Family Medicine & Obstetrics in Branson, Missouri, where he provides full-spectrum family medicine including prenatal care and labor management. Dr. Rasmussen is licensed to practice medicine in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Colorado. His clinical experience includes primary care, hospital-based family medicine, emergency department coverage, and obstetric care within family medicine practice. This breadth of experience provides a strong foundation for evaluating medical decision-making and standard-of-care issues across a wide range of clinical environments. Throughout his career, Dr. Rasmussen has held multiple leaders...
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Maurene Merritt, RN

Active Labor & Delivery Nurse, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM

Red Bank , New Jersey
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor & Delivery, Shoulder Dystocia, Malpractice, HIE, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, Cerebral Palsy, Brachial Plexus Injury, Failure to treat, Chain of Command, Failure to Progress, Ceserean Section, Neonatal Negligence, Pitocin-oxytocin, Tachystole, Fetal Distress, EFM, Bradycardia, Birth Injury, Standards of Care
The National Standard of Care Authority I identify gaps between clinical documentation and bedside care. Having practiced across diverse perinatal units nationwide, I offer a multi-jurisdictional perspective grounded in experience across varied hospital systems. I don’t just know one hospital’s policy—I know the national standard. My authority is backed by elite clinical validation, including Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) certification and dual Fetal Monitoring certifications (C-EFM via NCC and AWHONN/A1). I am an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and a recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. Critical Event Analysis: Neonatal & Maternal Injury I provide objective, evidence-based reviews of the top drivers of OB malpractice claims—including oxygen deprivation, delivery trauma, delayed interventions, mismanaged medications, and breakdowns in the chain of command. With advanced certifications (NRP, ACLS, BLS) and over 2...
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Ariella Nouriel, MD, FACOG

OBGYN Expert Witness

Ariella Nouriel, MD Medical Consulting PLLC

New York, New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Case Evaluation, Independent Medical Review, Legal Report Preparation, Standard-of-Care Analysis, Obstetrics & Maternal Care, Ectopic Pregnancy, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Robotic Surgery
Board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with over 10 years of experience providing comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care in both private practice and academic faculty settings. Has performed more than 2,000 deliveries and manages low- and high-risk obstetric and gynecologic patients. Surgical experience includes vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, newborn circumcisions, and advanced gynecologic procedures, including abdominal, laparoscopic, and robotic hysterectomies. Provides consultation and expert witness services in obstetric and gynecologic medicolegal cases. Experienced in detailed medical record review, standards-of-care analysis, written report preparation, and deposition testimony. Clinical expertise includes obstetric management, surgical complications, menopause care, and gynecologic procedural standards. Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, actively involved in mentoring pre-medical students,...
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Jane van Dis, MD

OBGYN Expert with 22+ years, OBGYN Hospitalist

Rochester, New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology - OBGYN, Obsetrics, Gynecology, Labor Management, Labor & Delivery, Birth Injury, Shoulder Dystocia, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Cesarean, Sexual assualt, OB Hospitalist, OBED, Motor vehicle accident injuries
Welcome! I am a continuously Board-Certified full-time academic OBGYN Hospitalist. For the last 12+ years, I've spent 95% of my time on labor and delivery, with the remaining 5% on Emergency Department or inpatient GYN consults and surgeries. Prior to that, I was a full-scope, full-time OBGYN in practice for 6 years with a major HMO and an academic practice. On average I see 8-14 patients per shift, 230+ patients per month, 300+ deliveries per year, and I see patients at all stages of pregnancy in the hospital including complications presenting to the main emergency department, to the OB emergency department (triage), management of antenatal admissions, consults, and admissions to labor & delivery and management of postpartum course as well. I have expertise in MVA-related OB/GYN injuries. I have conducted IMEs and issued 20+ page reports. I have been continuously ABOG Board-Certified since 2008. I most recently worked as an Assistant Professor of OBGYN at the U of Rochester...
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Mark L. de Fazio, MD, FACOG, C-EFM

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

deFazio Obstetrics & Gynecology PC

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.
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John P Brennan, MD

John P. Brennan MD PC

Brooklyn, New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - labor and delivery, preeclampsia, endometriosis, fibroids, fibroids in pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, miscarriage, postpartum hemorrhage, uterine rupture, brachial plexus injury, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, cesarean section, VBAC, ectopic pregnancy, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy
Dr. Brennan has participated in cases throughout the United states, including criminal and civil matters in federal and state jurisdictions. Dr. John P. Brennan MD has been in active clinical practice for over 30 years. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Board Certified American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Chairman of Hospital-wide Quality Assurance Committee for 10 years. Residency Program Director for 5 years. Medical Student Clerkship Director for 7 years. Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - birth injury & HIE, obstetric emergencies, surgical complications, systems issues, standard of care, OBGYN Department Chair, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal heart Monitoring, Maternal Death/Morbidity, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia/Eclampsia, Hospital Protocols, Laparoscopic Surgery, Ureteral/Bowel Injury
Neetu Khurana Sodhi, DO, MPH, FACOG I am a board-certified obstetrician–gynecologist in active clinical practice and serve as Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. I also serve as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences. I am a Fellow of the invitation-only Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. My professional roles provide a broad perspective in the medical-legal setting. I practice as a high-volume hospital laborist managing complex delivery-room cases, maintain a solo private practice, and serve in administrative leadership overseeing obstetric quality, peer review, and patient safety initiatives. I actively practice obstetrics and gynecology and manage a wide range of obstetric and surgical cases. My obstetric experience includes operative vaginal delivery, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal heart-rate monitoring interpretation, and emergency obstetric manag...
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Meryl Kahan, MD, FACOG, MSCP

Board-Certified OBGYN|Women's Health Expert

SheMD

New Rochelle, New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Menopause, Contraceptive Management, Labor/Delivery, Medical Record Review, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Ovarian Pathology, Gynecological Infection, Failure to Diagnose, Pelvic Pain, Early Pregnancy, Informed Consent, Hormone Therapy, Pregnancy Unkown Location, Standard of Care, Hereditary Cancer Screening, HPV Screening, Prenatal
Dr. Meryl Kahan is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with more than a decade of experience in women’s health. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where she received an institutional award recognizing her exceptional attention to detail and clinical documentation. Dr. Kahan currently practices gynecology and women’s health and is the founder of SheMD, a solo private practice in Manhattan focused on gynecologic care, hormone management, and midlife women’s health. Her active clinical work includes evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, hormonal disorders, menopause and perimenopause, contraception, infection, and preventive gynecologic care. She regularly manages complex diagnostic presentations and emphasizes meticulous documentation, patient communication, and evidence-based decision-making. Earlier in her career, ...
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Risa L Klein

Midwifery & Obstetric Standards of Care Expert

New York, New York
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Certified Nurse Midwife, Fetal Monitoring, Deviations in Midwifery Standards, Perinatal Care, VBAC/TOLAC, Antepartum Care, Labor and Delivery, Home Birth, Standards of Care, CNM, Intrapartum Care, Postpartum Care, Midwifery Standards of C, Obstetrics, Informed Consent, High-Risk Pregnancy, Medical Record Review, OB/GYN NP
Risa L. Klein, MSN, CNM, is a Certified Nurse Midwife with more than twenty years of clinical experience providing full-scope midwifery care in hospital-based, home birth, collaborative, academic, and consulting environments. Her background includes antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecologic care, as well as extensive experience co-managing high-risk pregnancies in collaboration with obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists. Throughout her career, she has practiced within established midwifery and obstetric standards of care, emphasizing patient safety, clinical judgment, interdisciplinary communication, and evidence-based decision-making. In addition to hospital-based practice, Ms. Klein maintained a solo private practice midwifery model that included physician collaboration and co-management, providing comprehensive care while coordinating consultation, referral, and escalation of care when clinically indicated. Her clinical experience spans both routine and...
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Nur A Afsar, MD, FACOG

East Meadow, New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarean Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Postpartum and GYN Surgery complications, PAP monitoring, Hysteroscopy
Dr. Nur Afreen Afsar is a Board Certified OBGYN by American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and a Certified Laparoscopic Surgeon by the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Program. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, a highly selective accelerated medical program in NYC, and obtained her medical degree from New York Medical College. She then completed her OBGYN Residency and OBGYN Hospitalist Fellowship from NYU Langone Long Island. In residency, she received numerous awards including the Most Outstanding Resident in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery. She also served on the Quality Improvement Committee reviewing and presenting cases to the board monthly. She is practicing with a State Medical License in New York City where she is active in working with and teaching physician assistants, residents and medical students. She specializes in obstetric & gynecologic emergencies (postpartum hemorrhage, emergency cesarean deliveries...
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William T. Madland, MD

New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Phyliss H. Shapiro, MD, CLCP

Life Care Plan Expert Witness/ Medical Expert

MD Life Care Plan Consulting, LLC

New York
Life Care Planning, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Missed Diagnosis, Spinal Cord Injury Life Care Plan, Birth Injury Life Care Plan, Amputation Life Care Plan, Catastrophic Injury Life Care Plan, Injury Life Care Plan, Medical Cost Projection, Medical Records Review, GYN Injury Life Care Plan, Rebuttal Life Care Plan, Device Injury Life Care Plan
Certified Life Care Planner by International Commission on Health Care Certification Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Member, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals(IARP) Immediate Past President, Northeast Chapter of IARP Board of Directors Member, American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners(IALCP) Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, 4th Edition, Advisory Group Lecturer on generating life care planning costs Member and lecturer for the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE)
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Todd D Meisinger, MD

Full spectrum Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unified Women's Healthcare

Greensboro, North Carolina
Obstetrics & Gynecology - fetal distress, shoulder dystocia, gynecological surgical complications
I have been in private practice with one group in Greensboro, North Carolina, since 1997, board certified since 1999, practicing full spectrum Obstetrics and Gynecology. I have been on the local hospital OB-Gyn Peer Review Committee since 1998, with several stints as Chairperson of the Committee. I have been Chief of the Ob-Gyn service at the hospital for a 3 year term. I have served on several other committees, currently still on Peer Review and the Credentialing Committee, probably soon to Chair the Credentialing Committee. I have reviewed around 15 OB-Gyn malpractice cases from North Carolina and Georgia but have not had the opportunity yet to give a deposition or participate as a witness in a trial.
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Mala A Freeman-Kwaku, MD

OB/GYN Physician Expert Witness

MFK Advising Group, LLC

Charlotte , North Carolina
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Hysteroscopy, Shoulder dystocia, Postpartum hemorrage, Surgical complications, Fibroids, Hormone management, Fetal tracing, Cesarean section, Labor management
Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku is the lead physician at Arboretum Gynecology. Formally Arboretum Obstetrics and Gynecology, she has practiced medicine for the past 22 years. She has a special interest in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, and menopausal symptoms. She has practiced for 23 years providing obstetric and gynecologic care for the women of the Charlotte, North Carolina area. She primarily provides gynecologic care in her practice and obstetrical care for women of North and South Carolina in her role as an obstetrical locums physician traveling to meet the needs of other communities. She attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia- both for undergraduate education, majoring in Psychology and Spanish, and medical school, where she received a full scholarship with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Her internship and residency were at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington DC. She is skilled in hysterosc...
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Richard Duncan, MD, FACOG

28+ Years Experienced OB/GYN

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Obstetrics & Gynecology - OB/GYN Board Certified, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Laparoscopy, Labor & Delivery, Ectopic Pregnancy, High Risk Pregnancy, Vacuum Delivery, Hysteroscopy, VBAC, Ablation
Dr. Duncan has over 28 years of experience as a board certified OB/GYN and has been on faculty at Duke University Health System for his entire career. He has been privileged to balance a busy generalist practice with a 50:50 mix of obstetrics/gynecology with management of Labor & Delivery at a teaching hospital, teaching resident physicians and students, and active participation in Hospital Leadership and Quality & Safety. He is experienced in co-management of patients with OB/GYN sub-specialists. He currently serves as Chief of Staff and Medical Director of Women's Services at Duke's local community hospital with ~400 beds, 2000 providers, 2500+deliveries/year. Dr. Duncan is the most experienced generalist OB/GYN expert witness on faculty. He has provided case reviews, written reports, deposition, and is available to travel for trial testimony. On both clinical and professional fronts, he is known for being personable and places an emphasis on establishing relationships. He provid...
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Alissa R Carver, MD, FACOG

High Risk Pregnancy (Perinatal) Physician

Wilmington Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Wilmington, North Carolina
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine - Prenatal Diagnosis, Medical Complications of Pregnancy, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (Pre-Eclampsia), Cervical Insufficiency/Cerclage, Placenta Accreta Spectrum, Fetal Therapy/Surgery, Surgical Complications of Pregnancy, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Multifetal Gestation
Alissa Carver, MD, FACOG is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM). She completed her MD at University of Alabama at Birmingham, her Ob/Gyn residency training at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and MFM fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She is currently in private practice in Wilmington, North Carolina but her prior work as an attending physician has included being an assistant professor with active clinical practice at Mercer University (Macon, GA) and the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI). Her current focus is inpatient and outpatient high risk pregnancy consultation, surgical care of cervical insufficiency, prenatal ultrasound, and prenatal genetic diagnosis. Dr. Carver’s background includes years of experience in fetal therapy/surgery, coordination of high-volume placenta accreta imaging and delivery care, institutional peer review, and implementation of patient safety/quality improvement p...
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Wendy S Humphrey, MD

Office gynecology- Professor of OBGYN

Ohio
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Failure to diagnose cervical cancer, Failure to diagnose uterine cancer, Failure to diagnose breast cancer, Failure to diagnose ovarian cancer, Endometriosis, Failure to diagnose vulvar , Miscarriages, Trauma as it relates OBGYN, Complications of HRT, Fibroids, Genetic cancer syndrome, Ectopic Pregnancy, STDs, Contraception
Board Certified and licensed to practice in Florida and Ohio. Private practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology for 30 years. Practiced in single specialty groups of between 3-7 physicians. Presently have two academic appointments teaching residents and medical students as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Central Florida and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northeast Ohio Medical University. Also practicing gynecology at 2 outpatients clinics. Served as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and served on multiple hospital committees including Credentials and Department Quality Assurance Committee. Experienced in public speaking and has authored publications. Areas of expertise include gynecology, contraception management and complications, gyn cancer diagnosis and screening, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, ultrasound, infectious diseases in OBGYN, breast disease, endometriosis, miscarriages, ectopic pregn...
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Brendan Carroll, MD, FACOG

OB Hospitalist | Obstetric Expert Witness

Portland, Oregon
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - Obstetrics, OB, OB Hospitalist, fetal heart monitoring, vacuum delivery, birth asphyxia, birth trauma, preeclampsia, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, VBAC, birth injury, Brachial plexus injury, placental abruption, maternal sepsis, chorioamionitis, HELLP syndrome, maternal hemorrhage
- OB Hospitalist Expert Witness | Obstetric Emergency, Birth Injury & Labor Management Standard of Care - Currently practicing as Lead OB/GYN Hospitalist with approximately 60% direct clinical effort, maintaining an active delivery and surgical caseload while serving in administrative and quality leadership roles. -OB/GYN trained at Vanderbilt and Tulane University Medical Centers - Transitioned to the Obstetric Hospitalist sub-specialty after 16 years in an OB/GYN private practice to implement an OB/GYN Hospitalist Program - Physician Lead OB/GYN Hospitalist and OB/GYN Medical Director in an urban, community hospital in Portland, OR - OB/GYN Board Certified, a Fellow in ACOG, and Past-President of the Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) - Twice served as Chairman of OB/GYN committees and has been either a member or chaired OB/GYN Peer Review Committees for more than 25 years - Program Chair of Electronic Fetal Monitoring Case Review Program - Obstetric consu...
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Brigitte Fink, MD

HealthAdvise

Eugene, Oregon
Obstetrics & Gynecology - obgyn, shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean section, vacuum delivery, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, hysterectomy, maternal birth injury, fibroids, ectopic pregnancy, hormones, failure to diagnose cancer, Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean
Brigitte Fink MD graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency in the Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Internship/Gynecology (PIROG) at Maricopa County Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ. She is a Board Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist in Oregon and has over 24 years of experience. She is currently employed at Peace Harbor Medical Center as the Obstetrics and Gynecology physician. Past positions include Obstetrics and Gynecological physician doing 12-15 deliveries per month with experience in high risk obstetrics and level II nursery. Dr. Fink is also a case reviewer for the Oregon Medical Board and case reviewer and expert witness for Oregon medical malpractice defense firms. Training Medical School Wake Forest School of Medicine 1999 Internship Maricopa Medical Center 1999-2000 Residency Maricopa Medical Center 2000-2003 Board Certifications American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecol...
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Jared L. Tepper, MD

Board-Certified Hospitalist OB/GYN Expert Witness

Media, Pennsylvania
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - Birth Injury, Birth Trauma, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Monitoring, Fetal Tracing, EFM, HIE, VBAC, Uterine Rupture, Preterm Birth, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Premature Birth, C/S, Preeclampsia, Miscarriage, Shoulder Dystocia, Vacuum Delivery, Cesarean Section, Perineal Laceration, Ectopic Pregnancy
Board-certified OB/GYN attending physician in active clinical practice as an OB/GYN Hospitalist at Holy Redeemer Hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs. Personally performs approximately 200 deliveries per year, as well as inpatient gynecologic consults and emergency surgeries. Leader of the Obstetrics Quality group and member of the Obstetrics Risk group. Trained at Pennsylvania Hospital in the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Won awards in residency for teaching, surgical excellence, and research. Peer-reviewed author. Has undergone expert witness training with SEAK. Also working at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as an OB/GYN Hospitalist at the Special Delivery Unit. Holds a teaching position as a Clinical assistant professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Maintains an active medical license in Pennsylvania. Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2021. Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology....
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Kimberly C. Halliburton, BS, RN, C-EFM

Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing

Kimberly Halliburton

Dickson, Tennessee
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor and Delivery, Newborn, Maternal, Birth Injury, Oxytocin, Pitocin, EMTALA, hospital systems, Neonatal, NICU, Cerebral Palsy
Registered Nurse with 13+ years in maternal-newborn nursing care, including seven years of direct bedside practice in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) and Newborn care and six years serving as Director of Women’s Services and Neonatal ICU. Clinical and administrative expertise includes obstetric nursing standards of care, electronic fetal monitoring interpretation and intervention, oxytocin administration and management, management of complex obstetric conditions, neonatal stabilization, obstetric triage evaluation, Medical Screening Exam (MSE) and Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) requirements as applied to obstetric patients, and maternal-newborn policy development and oversight.
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Christy L. Pettes, MD

OBGYN - OB Hospitalist and OB Emergency Department

Lynnville, Tennessee
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Obstetrical Complications, Obstetrical Emergency, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum, VBAC, TOLAC, Cesarean Section, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor Management, Labor Induction, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Uterine Rupture, Maternal Cardiac Arrest, Maternal Trauma, Preterm Labor
Education: BS, Lipscomb University; MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; OBGYN Residency, Erlanger Medical Center Years in Practice as OBGYN: 10 Additional Information: -OBGYN Board Certified by ACOG -Experience in private practice and hospital medicine -Providing expert case reviews and expert witness services for Obstetrics only -Additional background in Family Medicine allows a uniquely comprehensive perspective on patient care -Outstanding qualities include honesty, integrity, excellent analytical skills, steadfast reliability and remarkable poise under pressure
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Ezell S Autrey, MD

Dallas, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Laparoscopic GYN Surgeries, Injuries to Bowel, Ureter, Bladder, High Risk Obstetrics, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Fetal Distress, Shoulder Dystocia, Cerebral Palsy, Fibroids, Hysterectomy, Infertility Management, Caesarean Sections, Myomectomy
High risk pregnancies, obstetrical and Gynecological ultrasonography and evaluation of breast diseases,Surgical gynecology including microsurgery, laser surgery and Vaginal surgery, infertility evaluation and management, PMS Treatment, operative laparoscopy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomies, myomectomies and treatment of leiomyomas
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Glen I Feinstein, MD, FACOG

Experienced OB/GYN Expert Witness

San Antonio, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Bioidentical HRT, DaVinci Robotic Surgery, TVT/TOT, Gynecologic Surgery, Hormone Pellets, Hysteroscopy, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, IUD's, Cervical Dysplasia, Hormones, Adolescent Gynecology, High-Risk Obstetrics, C-Sections
I am a board-certified OB/GYN with 29 years of experience. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology at Brown University and my MD degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I completed my OB/GYN residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio and worked as an Assistant Professor there for 6 years. As an academician, I am well-versed in practicing evidence-based medicine. I have several years of experience as a Medical Defense Expert Witness in both obstetrics and gynecology, bringing critical insight and expertise to legal cases. I have been operating my solo practice, Village Crossing Women's Health, and practicing general OB/GYN for the last 25 years. Besides caring for high-risk pregnant patients and general gynecologic patients, I have developed particular interests and expertise in minimally-invasive gynecologic surgeries using the daVinci platform and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. I also run Village Crossing Welln...
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James M. Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD

Center for Women's Healthcare

Houston, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB/Gyn Board Certified, Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology-Fellowship Trained, Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Infertility, Hormones, Birth Injury, Surgery Complications, Medical Device Related Injury, Drug Related Injury
James M. Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD, magna cum laude from Harvard, is an OB/GYN trained at Baylor, with subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility at Yale. He is a graduate of the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale, focusing upon clinical epidemiology and biostatistics and health policy. He also earned his MPH at Yale majoring in Biostatistics. Dr. Wheeler is a former national officer of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) & served on several of their health policy committees including the Health Care Commission and the Hysterectomy Committee. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and has given over 200 invited lectures. Dr. Wheeler has consulted in hundreds of medicolegal matters for over 30 years. He has been a testifying expert before the FDA for drugs and devices and testified before U.S. Congressional staffers on health policy issues. Partial Case Topics Include: Birth Injury — Causation Cesarean Secti...
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Luis E. Linan, MD

Luis Linan, MD

El Paso, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Laborist, Weight loss, Aesthetics, Diabetes in pregnancy
Board certified in Obstetrics and gynecology for 30 years Faculty for Texas Tech school of Medicine Faculty for Ob/Gyn HCA residency program Faculty for Ob/gyn Texas Tech residency program Faculty for nurse practitioner programs
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Dalia Moghazy, MD, FACOG

Experienced OBGYN Expert Witness; fast turnaround

Bellaire, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Pre-Eclampsia, Obstetrical Care, Mammogram, Hypertension, High Risk Pregnancy, Post Partum Hemorrhage, Pap smears, Multiple Gestation, Fetal Demise, Labor and Delivery, Office OB/GYN, Hysteroscopy, Miscarriage, Uterine Rupture, C-section, IUD, Cervical dysplasia, Growth restriction, Fibroids
Dr. Moghazy is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with extensive clinical experience in high-risk obstetrics, gynecologic surgery, and women’s health. She is in private practice at an academic hospital where she is also involved in teaching and mentoring resident physicians. Dr. Moghazy brings experience in evidence-based clinical practice, expert case review, and medical decision-making. She is licensed to practice medicine in Texas and has been recognized for her ability to provide clear, objective, and well-documented opinions. In addition to her clinical work, she has contributed to academic discussions on maternal-fetal health and maintains ongoing training in current standards of care and professional guidelines.
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MENA SHAKER, MD, DO, FACOG

BOARD CERTIFIED OBGYN FACOG-MEDICAL DIRECTOR OBHM

HOUSTON, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB/GYN FULL SCOPE, VNOTES HYSTERECTOMY, SHOULDER DYSTOCIA, SURGERY COMPLICATIONS, OB HOSPITALIST, LAPARASCOPY, POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE, HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY, OB CRITICAL CARE, HYSTEROSCOPY, ECLAMPSIA, MEDICAL DEVICE INJURIES, DA VINCI ROBOTICS, BIRTH INJURY, FETAL DEMISE, ECTOPIC PREGNANCIES
ATTENTION: REGIONAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE FOR OBGYN HOSPITALIST SERVICES, PRACTICED BOTH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MEDICINE, MULTIPLE SITES AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR OBGYN HOSPITALIST PROGRAMS, CHAIR OF PEER REVIEW, CREDENTIALING COMMITTEE, MATERNAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR. FULL SCOPE OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY, SURGERIES. ACTIVE STATE LICENSES AL, NC, TX I am a board certified OBGYN with 15 years of clinical experience in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Surgical Gynecology, and OB/GYN Critical Care Hospitalist Medicine. I have taught and worked with medical students, residents, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and am currently a Site Medical Director for different OBGYN hospitalists programs. I have had the full exposure of working in different hospitals in different states ranging from academics, military, civilian with large trauma centers, and civilian with locums-remote facilities with low resources. I have reviewed a countless number of cases throughout my c...
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Lora Princ, MD, MBA

OBGYN Hospitalist Expert in Delivery Complications

Dr Princ Consulting

Prosper, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fraud - Obstetrics, Birth Injury, Category 2 FHR, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring, Labor, VBAC, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Macrosomia, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Uterine Rupture, Birth Center, Midwife Deliveries, Vacuum deliveries, Induction, Family Medicine, HIE, Delayed Delivery, Resident physicians
My name is Dr. Lora Princ (pronounced "Prince"). I am a board-certified OBGYN and a fellow of ACOG. I have been practicing in the Minneapolis and Dallas metro area since 2005 and have delivered over 5,000 babies. In 2022, I received my MBA with a focus on healthcare management. I have worked in private practice as a clinic co-owner for 10 years and have been an OBGYN hospitalist since 2016, focusing on high-risk and medically complex obstetrical and gynecologic patients. With over two decades of clinical and leadership experience, I have proven expertise in efficiently extracting system, clinical, and provider factors critical to malpractice claims. My diverse work history includes working with family medicine physicians, midwives, residents, and birth center complications. In addition to clinical practice, I perform utilization management reviews, insurance appeals, and prior authorizations, making me uniquely qualified to identify healthcare fraud and waste. As of 2026, I hav...
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Stefanie N Bryant

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Stefanie Bryant MD PLLC

Fort Worth, Texas
Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - High Risk Pregnancy, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia), Medical Complications of Pregnancy, Stillbirth, Prenatal Diagnosis, Fetal Anomalies (Birth Defects), Postpartum Hemorrhage, Intrapartum Complications, Multi-Fetal Gestation
Stefanie Bryant, MD, FACOG is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. She completed her MD at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX and completed her residency and fellowship at University of TX Southwestern and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX. She then accepted a faculty position at the University of Oklahoma OU Health Science Center and OU Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK where she was an Assistant Professor with an active clinical practice in addition to integral involvement in teaching medical students, residents and fellows. Since moving back to Texas, her career has included busy private practice outpatient and inpatient care of high risk pregnancies and nationwide remote telehealth work via outpatient clinics, ultrasound interpretation and inpatient consultations. Her past experiences include clinical work in both busy academic and private practice settings, medical directorship of a high risk prenatal c...
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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - birth injury & HIE, obstetric emergencies, surgical complications, systems issues, standard of care, OBGYN Department Chair, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal heart Monitoring, Maternal Death/Morbidity, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia/Eclampsia, Hospital Protocols, Laparoscopic Surgery, Ureteral/Bowel Injury
Neetu Khurana Sodhi, DO, MPH, FACOG I am a board-certified obstetrician–gynecologist in active clinical practice and serve as Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. I also serve as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences. I am a Fellow of the invitation-only Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. My professional roles provide a broad perspective in the medical-legal setting. I practice as a high-volume hospital laborist managing complex delivery-room cases, maintain a solo private practice, and serve in administrative leadership overseeing obstetric quality, peer review, and patient safety initiatives. I actively practice obstetrics and gynecology and manage a wide range of obstetric and surgical cases. My obstetric experience includes operative vaginal delivery, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal heart-rate monitoring interpretation, and emergency obstetric manag...
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Vonne Jones, MD

Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Total Women's Care PLLC

Houston, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology - High Risk Pregnancy, Uterine fibroids, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Obstetrical Care, Contraception, Pap Smears, Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis, Menopausal Health
Vonne G. Jones MD is a Board Certified physician in Obstetrics/Gynecology with 13 years of experience as an attending physician in Houston, Texas. Since completing residency, she has served as Chair of the Department of Obstetrician/Gynecology, Member of the Medical Executive Committee at Memorial Hermann Northeast, and Infection Prevention Committee at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights. She values education and serves as a preceptor/mentor within the community by participating as a volunteer for Mock medical interviews at Rice University, a clinical rotation site for NP/PA students, speaking in the community on Women's Health, and providing guidance to students interested in applying to medical school. She is also the owner of Total Women’s care practice in the Heights, which provides high risk obstetric and gynecology to the Houston community, which includes deliveries, well women exams, contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, surgical evaluation for pelvic pain, and surgical t...
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Adebayo J. Adesomo, M.D.

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Baylor Faculty

Adebayo J. Adesomo M.D.,P.A.

Houston, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Abnormal Fetal Heart Tracings Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Uterine Rupture, Fetal Injury, Wrongful Death, VBACK, Forceps Vacuum , Pre-Eclampsia Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarean Section, Diabetes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Private Practice, General OBGYN, Houston, Texas Attending OBGYN Staff, City of Houston clinics Founder of Clinica Santa Ana providing Medical Services Founder and President of Adebayo J. Adesomo M.D.,P.A. MEMBER OF: Quality of Care Committee, St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas OBGYN Nurse/Physician Collaborative, Committee, St. Lukes Hospital, Houston, Texas Ethics Consultation Committee, St. Lukes Hospital, Houston, TX (Vice Chair 2006) Quality Assessment in Obstetrics, served as Vice-Chair and presently Chairman, St. Lukes Hospital, Houston, Texas (Retired January 2005) ADHOC Committee Quality Assessment in OBGYN, BC/BS of Texas Volunteer Faculty Associate Prof., Baylor Dept. of OBGYN, Houston, Texas St. Lukes Hospital IPA Congress, Houston, Texas Chairman Dept. of OBGYN, River Oaks Hospital, Houston, Texas 2007-2008 (Hospital now closed) Chairman Dept. of OBGYN, Memorial Hermann Hospital S.W. EDUCATION CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF OBGY...
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Andrew P Soisson, MD

Widely published, DUKE trained, gyn oncologist

University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute

Salt Lake City, Utah
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology - Cervix cancer, Fallopian tube cancer, Endometrial cancer, Primary peritoneal cancer, Vulvar cancer, Uterine sarcomas, Ovarian cancer, Gestational trophoblastic diseases
I received my medical degree from Georgetown Medical School in 1981. In my second year of medical school I attained the "Health Professions Scholarship" and was assigned to the United States Army for the remainder of my education. I completed my residency in obstetrics and gynecology from Madigan Army Medical Center from 1981-1985. I served as an OBGYN physician in Augsburg, Germany from 1985-1987. I completed my fellowship in gynecologic oncology from Duke University in 1990. I became board certified in obstetrics and gynecology in 1987 and in gynecologic oncology in 1992. I retain both of these certifications. I am, or was, a member of thirteen different state or national committees. I have had three clinical positions as a gynecologic oncologist. The first was at William Beaumont Army Medical Center where I was the chief of the section from 1990-1994. I was at West Virginia University Medical Center from 1994-2003. During my tenure at that institution, I was the section chief ...
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Alan R Smith, MD, RPH, FAAFP

Comprehensive Rural Family Medicine w/ Obstetrics

Delta Family Medicine--Revere Health

Delta, Utah
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Rural Family Medicine, Obstetrics w/ C-Section, Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Hospice Care, Outpatient Fam Medicine Care, Hospitalist-Family Mediciune, Inpatient Fam Medicine Care, Screening Colonoscopy, Medical Director Nursing Home, Pediatrics, Medical Licensing Board
I am a Board-Certified Family Physician with extensive medical legal experience. I have served as a Family Medicine expert for over 20 years. I have reviewed hundreds of cases during that time, provided over 25 deposition testimonies and testified in over 10 jury trials in medical liability cases. The majority (75%) of my work has been as a defense expert, but in the last 5 years I have been involved with more plaintiff expert work (25%). I have practiced full-time, comprehensive Family Medicine in rural Utah for over 30 years. As a rural physician I care for patients from birth through death, pediatric, adolescent, and adult care. I am primarily office based, but provide obstetric care, including cesarean deliveries, hospital medicine in our 20-bed Critical Access Hospital for lower acuity acute admissions, endoscopic procedures including screening and diagnostic colonoscopy and EGD, and surgical procedures including hernia repair, breast biopsy, tonsillectomy, myringotomy with tu...
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Christopher S Murphy, MD, JD, FACOG

OBGYN MD-JD | Medico-Legal Expert (20+ yrs)

Ogden Clinic

Ogden, Utah
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Legal Medicine - OB/Gyn Board Certified, Labor and Delivery Specialist, Laborist, Operative Deliveries Forceps/Vacuum, Cesarean Section Complications, Birth Injuries, Shoulder Dystocia, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Fetal Distress, Birth Trauma, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hysterectomy Complications, Gynecology
I am a Board-Certified OB-GYN with 20 years of experience, having received intensive, high-level training at premier military hospitals. I completed my undergraduate studies at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN, and earned my medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. I then completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA. In addition to my medical training, I earned my law degree in just 2.5 years from Arizona Summit Law School in Phoenix, AZ. I am a licensed attorney and an active member of both the Arizona and Utah State Bars. Currently based in Ogden, Utah, I serve as the OB/GYN Department Chair and Laborist Director at two Level I Trauma Center hospitals. With over 6,000 deliveries, thousands of surgical procedures, and countless patient encounters, I have extensive experience diagnosing, managing, and treating a full spectrum of obstetric and gyn...
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Nikola A Letham, DO

Board Certified OBGYN with 10 years experience

Fredericksburg, Virginia
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Forceps, cesarean section, c section, birth injury, operative delivery, VBAC, birth injury, ectopic pregnancy, hypoxic brain injury, laparoscopic surgery, surgical injury, robotic surgery, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, hemorrhage, maternal death, fetal death, uterine rupture, ureteral injury, personal injury
I am a Licensed, Board Certified OBGYN who has been in practicing in Virginia and North Carolina since 2015. I have been involved in teaching of medical students and residents since 2018. I bring years of clinical experience, teaching, technical writing and speaking together to review cases for both plaintiffs and defense. I perform DaVinci Robotic surgery in addition to general laparoscopy. I also manage and deliver high risk pregnancies at a center with a Level 3 NICU and associated with a Level II Trauma Center.
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Samuel Saleeb, MD, FACOG

Award winning OBGYN and Urogynecologist physician

Saleeb Expert Consulting

Suffolk, Virginia
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery - Urogynecology, female pelvic medicine, pelvic floor repair surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, vaginal prolapse, Uterine prolapse, Pelvic floor relaxation, Pelvic pain, Overactive bladder, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic surgery, Hysterectomy, Ureteral injury, Fetal distress, Cesarean Section, infection
With over 30 years of unparalleled experience in obstetrics and gynecology, including a distinguished specialization in urogynecology and minimally invasive surgery, I provide expert witness services that attorneys can rely on for precision and professionalism. My expertise spans comprehensive medical record reviews, the preparation of meticulous medical reports, and confident appearances in depositions and trials. As both a seasoned clinician and educator, I bring a depth of understanding and a unique ability to convey complex medical concepts in clear, compelling language—qualities that make me an invaluable asset in malpractice litigation. For more than five years, I have supported both defense and plaintiff attorneys in navigating the intricacies of OBGYN-related cases. My balanced approach ensures an objective analysis that withstands scrutiny, whether in preparing case assessments or presenting testimony. By leveraging my extensive background in urogynecology, minimally invas...
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Dana M Porter, MD

OB/GYN Physician - High Risk Obstetrics

Richmond, Virginia
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Birth Injury, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation, High-Risk Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery Management, Shoulder Dystocia, Operative Vaginal Delivery, Obstetric Emergencies, Resident Supervision, Standard of Care Analysis
Board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of continuous clinical experience in academic medicine, hospital-based obstetrics, private practice, and high-risk obstetric care. Former Division Director and residency clinic director with extensive experience supervising resident physicians and managing complex labor and delivery cases. Award winning professor in residency education. Former nurse specializing in ICU shock and trauma, recovery room and hospice. Delivered more than 5,000 babies.
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Sue Moreni

OB/GYN Expert, Professor, 15+ years experience

Seattle, Washington
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Board certified, Birth injury, Fetal heart rate monitoring, Postpartum hemorrhage, Labor management, Pre-eclampsia, Cesarean section, VBAC, Uterine rupture, Forceps/Vacuum, Shoulder dystocia, Ectopic, Miscarriage, Gyn surgery complications, Fibroids, Contraception, IUD, HRT
I am a OB/GYN Professor of Clinical Practice at the University of Washington, where I have been in clinical practice for 15 years. I have an Ivy educated background graduating Cum Laude from Yale University and attained my medical degree at Columbia University. I am board certified and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. With over 15 years of clinical work at one of the highest acuity labor floors in the country, my expertise includes high-risk pregnancies and OB complications including birth injuries. We serve as a referral center for transfers from home births as well as Washington’s neighboring states for obstetrical cases and complications. I teach and work with medical students, residents, midwives, and family physicians. My experience also includes gynecologic conditions, surgery, and complications. I have been a highly respected and recognized clinician and named a "Top Doc" in our community for 6 years in a row. I have held various leaders...
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Dominique Jodry

Clinical Clarity for Complex Ob/Gyn Litigation

Seattle, Washington
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic emergencies, Obstetric emergencies, high-risk pregnancy, adverse fetal outcomes, gray zone liability, obstetric malpractice, maternal injury, labor and delivery complications, hospital systems liability, narrative case framing, maternal morbidity and mortality, pre-litigation case screening
Dr. Jodry is a Board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and nationally recognized expert in hospital-based obstetric care, maternal-fetal emergencies, and health system leadership under both civilian and military conditions. She brings over a decade of clinical, academic, operational, and leadership experience to her role as an expert witness, with particular expertise in complex obstetric decision-making, maternal safety, informed consent, institutional response to complications, and high-acuity hospital care. Areas of Focus • Obstetric and gynecologic standard of care • Obstetric emergencies and hospital-based labor and delivery care • Maternal injury and adverse outcomes • Informed consent, disclosure, and patient engagement • Delay in diagnosis or escalation • Communication failures and documentation practices • Institutional response to complications and systems-level risk • Narrative integrity and juror perception of clinician and hospital conduct • High-acuity decision-maki...
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James G. Lenhart, MD, FAAFP, MPH

Board Certified Family Medicine with Obstetrics

Fellow American Academy Family Physicians

Gig Harbor, Washington
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - hospital medicine, academic medicine, evidence based medicine, family medicine, pregnancy, labor, delivery
Board Certified in Family Medicine. Special focus on academic and clinical teaching for the past 23 years. Academic rank of full professor at 3 public university schools of medicine.
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Margaret A Clutch

Certified Nurse Midwife - Obstetrics/Perinatal

Holmen, Wisconsin
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, hypertension/pre-eclampsia, labor induction, oxytocin, fetal heart tracing, labor dystocia, triage/discharge, postpartum complications, documentation, informed consent, prenatal risk assessment/referral, TOLAC/VBAC, birth injury, maternal complications, operative vaginal delivery
Margaret Clutch MSN, CNM, APRN is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 30 years of nursing experience, including 10 years as a CNM and more than 1,780 births attended. Her clinical experience includes hospital-based prenatal care, gynecology, obstetric triage, labor management, intrapartum care, postpartum care, fetal monitoring, induction and augmentation, and collaboration with physicians, residents, nurses, anesthesia, pediatrics, and maternal-fetal medicine. She is available for obstetric malpractice record review, Certified Nurse Midwife standard-of-care analysis, fetal monitoring and labor timeline review, birth injury case consultation, documentation review, and expert witness services.
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