Pediatrics Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of pediatrics expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on pediatrics and related issues. Pediatrics 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 pediatrics expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Pediatrics, Sepsis, Child Abuse, Trauma, Stroke, Asthma, Newborn, Vaccines, General Pediatrics, Meningitis, Critical Care, Pneumonia, Respiratory Failure, Developmental Delay, and Infant.
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Santa J. Bartholomew, M.D., FAAP, FCCM
PME Consulting, LLC
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), TBI, Child Abuse, Munchausen (MSP), Respiratory Failure, Burn Care, Sepsis, Shock, Post-Op Care, Congenital Heart Disease, COVID, Meningitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Craniofacial Disorders, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO, Pediatric Asthma, Poisoning
Dr. Santa J. Bartholomew (formerly Santa J. Johnston, M.D.) is an award-winning Pediatrician with more than 30 years of clinical experience, and is a distinguished medical educator serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at two esteemed medical universities. She is double-boarded by the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care medicine.
Her primary specialty has been Pediatric Critical Care medicine since 1990, and Dr. Bartholomew has practiced for decades in nearly every conceivable setting from state-of-the-art quaternary care centers, to large academic centers and level I trauma centers with very busy Pediatric Emergency Departments and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). She has worked in many small and medium-sized community hospitals throughout the nation including Alaska, and has traveled around the world to serve patients in remote areas.
Practice roles have consisted of Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Emergency C...
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Stuart C Silverstein, MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician/ Author
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate
Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the New York Medical College.
Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification.
Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pediat...
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Richard J. Auerbach, MD, FAAP
Standard of Care Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
MD Consult Services
Pediatrics
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Board Certified Pediatrician, Lyme tick disease, Newborn, Development, Behavior, Asthma, ADHD, Pediatrics, Sexual / Child Abuse / Neglect, Vaccines, Custody, Meningitis Serious Bacterial Infections, Trauma, SIDS, RSV, GERD, dehydration, breastfeeding, weight loss, jaundice
Richard Auerbach, MD has been a general pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics since 1998. He completed a chief residency and hospitalist year following training at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. He remains active on staff at Danbury Hospital / Western CT Health Network. As an Associate Professor of clinical pediatrics through the Universities of CT and VT, and Ross University, he has taught countless medical students and residents, as well as participating in weekly CME activities.
Recently, he and his wife, Julia Auerbach, MD JD, established MD Consult Services. The goal of this endeavor is to provide comprehensive medical opinions for case reviews and legal proceedings in the areas of Pediatrics (Richard) and Family Medicine (Julia). Both are Board certified in their respective fields and highly regarded in the communities in which they work. MDConsult Services has provided numerous comprehensive case reviews for attorneys. Both physicians are available fo...
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Alabama
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting
Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert (Adult & Pediatrics)
Ajani Medical Consulting PLLC
Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, child abuse/neglect, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, delay in diagnosis, wrongful death, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Texas. He has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical malpractice and criminal cases throughout the United States. He can provide services involving affidavit of merit, chart review, written report, deposition, trial testimony, and cross-examination preparation. Dr. Ajani makes an intentional effort to provide my opinion in clear and understandable terms with the goal of educating the judge and jury about the medical basis for the facts of the case, as they relate to negligence, causation and damages.
As a clinician, Dr. Ajani attended medical school at Boston University and completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Since then, he has worked as a staff physician and instructor at large academic institutions as well as small community hospitals. He has an active state license TX in good standing.
Contact by email: abdallah.ajani.md@gmail.c...
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Alexander Toledo, DO, Pharm.D, FAAEM, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Consultants
Gold Canyon, Arizona
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Toxicity, Pediatrics, Pediatric Psychiatric Emergencies, Procedural sedation, Pediatric procedural sedation, Emergency Department Violence, Pediatric Trauma, Pharmacokinetics, Medication Errors, Forensic Pharmacology, Forensic Image review, Age Estimation
Alexander Toledo, DO, PharmD, FAAEM, FAAP is the Owner of Pediatric Emergency Consultants, LLC. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and a specialty fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Alexander is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Creighton University in Phoenix, AZ. He currently practices Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Phoenix Children's Hospital and Emergency Medicine at Valleywise Health Medical Center. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with special interest in Pediatric Pharmacokinetics and Forensic Pharmacology Dr. Toledo is fluent in Spanish and experienced with chart review of Puerto Rico medical files. He is licensed in AZ and TX.
Pediatric Emergency Consultants, LLC provides specialized consultation in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, and P...
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP
Legal Nurse Consulting
Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.
Arizona
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
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Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care.
As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...
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Michele Elmore, MSN, RN, SANE-A
Pediatrics - Forensic Nurse - SANE-A
Justice Forensics
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse
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Pediatrics, Medical chart review, Acute hospital care, Long term care, Adolescent, Sexual Assault, Analysis, Neonatal, Medical billing, Report writing, Abuse, Review, Infant, Medical coding, Wrongful death, Expert witness, Intensive care, Adult
CERTIFIED * EXPERIENCED * SPECIALIZED * INTEGRATED * COMPASSIONATE
CERTIFIED: Board Certified MSN, RN, SANE-A
EXPERIENCED: Justice Forensics offers over 33 years in professional nursing practice, 10 years of experience on the nursing faculty at the University of Arkansas. Current Director at Large for the Arkansas Forensic Nursing Association, 10 years Clinical and Didactic pediatric Instructor at the Fort Smith campus, and experience in: acute care hospitals, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, Infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, and long-term pediatric care. Our team also has over 20 years of medical billing and coding.
SPECIALIZED: Pediatric and neonatal care. Forensic Nurse Examiner, SANE-A, with expertise in sexual abuse and assault, anogenital findings, injury interpretation for sexual contact and sexual assault, forensic evidence collection, chain of custody compliance and analysis, forensic photography, and medical records.
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Charles S Rasmussen, D.O.
Award-Winning Family Medicine Physician
Arkansas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Family Medicine
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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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DAVID MARK SPIRO
Board Certified, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Spiro Consulting
Little Rock, Arkansas
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
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Antimicrobials, Research, Depression, Child abuse, Obesity, Antibiotics, Migraine, Suicide, Child maltreatment, Orthopedics, Intussusception, Appendicitis, Gastroenteritis, Sepsis, Sedation, Clinical Pathways, Migraine, Trauma, Head Injury, Meningitis
I am a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician with over three decades of experience providing and overseeing care in high-acuity settings, including major children’s hospitals, Level 1 trauma centers, and community emergency departments. I currently serve as Section Chief and Endowed Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
My practice focuses on the management of critically ill and injured children, with expertise in pediatric trauma, airway emergencies, sepsis, child maltreatment, and complex medical presentations. I have served in key leadership roles—including Medical Director, Research Director, and Interim Section Chief—responsible for clinical operations, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
I bring particular strength in evaluating standard of care within the realities of emergency medicine, including the constraints and decision-making ...
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Yolanda Lau, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician| Multi-state Licenses
Alameda, California
Pediatrics, General Practice
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pediatrics, infant, adolescent, child, child neglect, child abuse, teenager, outpatient, newborn, primary care, Asthma, developmental delay, telemedicine, neonatal jaundice, infant formula, behavior, routine health check, urgent care, circumcision, vaccines
Dr. Lau is a board-certified pediatrician with over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient general primary care pediatrics, inpatient newborn care, urgent care, and telemedicine. Her expertise includes care for children from birth through age 18 with a focus on growth and development, behavior, preventative care, vaccines, asthma, nutrition and formula guidance, developmental delays, and common pediatric medical conditions. Dr. Lau also has procedural experience in newborn plastibell circumcisions.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Lau has experience in physician review and utilization management, including medical necessity determinations, level-of-care assessments, and application of evidence-based guidelines. She has served in consulting roles supporting healthcare organizations, contributing to clinical policy interpretation, quality review, and healthcare technology initiatives.
Dr. Lau completed her medical training in California. She matriculated from UCSF Schoo...
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Marilyn E McCullum, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN TCRN
ED Nurse Expert – Triage & Documentation
McCullum Legal Nurse Consulting
SANTA ROSA, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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ER Nurse, Nursing standard of care, critical care, trauma, emergency nurse, triage, ultrasound IV, Stroke, sepsis recognition and delays, pediatrics, stroke, cardiac, Ed flow and timeline, Failure to escalate, Documentation gaps and inconsistencies , Delays in care, fall, Emergency department triage (ESI) , catheter
Emergency department nurse expert focused on triage decisions, delays in care, and documentation gaps.
I assist attorneys in determining what likely occurred during an ED visit, where care may have broken down, and whether a case warrants further investment. My reviews are structured to provide early clarity around standard of care, timeline of events, and clinical decision-making.
I am a US-trained emergency nurse, dually licensed in California and New Zealand, and work with US attorneys remotely.
I remain clinically active, working approximately 32 hours per week in the emergency department. My current practice informs case review with real-time understanding of ED workflow, triage systems, and evolving standards.
I have provided expert analysis and testimony in depositions and legal proceedings. My work includes detailed chart review, identification of delays in care, triage accuracy, escalation decisions, and documentation integrity.
I have published on emergency department...
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Rhonda S. Renteria, BSN, RN, CLNC, CLCP, CMCPS
TBI, SCI, Amp, Catastrophic, Med Mal, Autism, CP
Quality Life Care Plans, Inc.
Brea, California
Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Life, Worker's Compensation, TBI, SCI, Birth Injury, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, Transplant, Geriatrics, Case Management, Wound Care, Amputation, Orthopedics
Rhonda has over 40 years experience as a registered nurse and currently is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, a Certified Life Care Planner and a Certified Medical Cost Projection Specialist with a myriad of extensive experience as a nurse, as well, 13 years as an expert witness. Rhonda provides consultative, expert witness and testimony services, nationally and internationally, for life care planning, future care needs, medical cost projections and rebuttals for both Plaintiff and Defense cases.
Rhonda's registered nursing experience includes Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric and Adult Home Health Nursing, Wound Care and Consulting, Air Flight Nursing, Post-Anesthesia Recovery Room, Case Management, Certified Faculty for the Accredited Continued Education, Global Affairs Dept. and Hospice Care.
Rhonda has extensive experience with litigation cases involving TBI, SCI, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Medical Malpractice, Amputation, Personal Injury, Pedia...
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Meghna D Patel
Pediatric Cardiology & Critical Care -Stanford Fac
Belmont, California
Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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Pediatrics
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Hilal S Abu-Zahra, MD
Loma Linda, California
Pediatrics, Hospitalist
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Pediatric Hospitalist, outpatient general pediatrics, Newborn care, jaundice, kernicterus, Newborn resuscitation, Inpatient pediatrics, respiratory distress, viral infections, sepsis, pneumonia, obesity
Dr. Abu-Zahra has 8+ years of experience as a practicing pediatric hospitalist in the Inland Empire in both community and academic hospital settings. Dr. Abu-Zahra provides consultation for chart reviews, expert witness depositions, and testimony. Dr. Abu-Zahra is double board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) in general pediatrics and pediatric hospitalist medicine and is a fellow of the American Association of Pediatrics (FAAP). Dr. Abu-Zahra graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Maryland in Baltimore. He works in an academic children's hospital and a community hospital with newborn nursery, inpatient pediatrics and ER consults. Furthermore, Dr. Abu-Zahra works full time as a hospitalist in a tertiary care academic center and half time as an outpatient pediatrician in a clinic affiliated with a family residency program.
Dr. Abu-Zahra is the former chair of pediatrics at two of the community hospitals. H...
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Francisco Alvarez, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Inpatient Standard of Care
Stanford School of Medicine
Palo Alto, California
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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Standard of Care, Case Management, Newborn Care, Hospital Safety, Medication Safety, Physician Billing, Clincal Care Guidelines, Standard of Care, Joint Commission, Hospital Finance, Healthcare Insurance, Physician Group Practice, Pediatric Best Practice
Dr. Francisco Javier Alvarez is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric hospital medicine, with more than two decades of experience in inpatient pediatrics, medical education, healthcare quality improvement, and clinical leadership. His multifaceted career spans academic teaching, hospital leadership, policy development, and medical consulting.
He currently serves as Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine and as Associate Chief of the Stanford Regional Pediatric Hospital Medicine Programs. In addition, he is the Medical Director of Case Management at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Dr. Alvarez provides oversight and care in high-acuity inpatient settings, where he integrates clinical excellence with evidence-based approaches to patient management.
Prior to joining Stanford, Dr. Alvarez held multiple leadership roles at Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C., including Medical Director for multi...
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Anneli Barrios, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychology Expert Witness
California
Neuropsychology, Pediatrics
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Child, Forensic, Evaluation, Munchausen by Proxy, Second Opinion, Developmental Disabilities, Bilingual, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Record Review, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Multilingual, PTSD, Custody, Finnish, Trauma, Mandarin, Lead Poisoning, Adolescent, Film / Movie Industry
Certified Forensic Examiner
Multilingual / Bilingual Mandarin / Cantonese Neuropsychology Evaluations offered.
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) offered.
Independent Neuropsychological / Medical Evaluations (INME) offered.
Specialty areas: TBI, PTSD, various other medical conditions & injuries, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Extensive experience in evaluating and diagnosing all conditions included in the DSM.
Over 20 years of experience.
Never lost a case.
Evaluations available for the following populations: pediatric, adolescents, and adults.
Willingness and extensive experience traveling to various states.
Extensive experience in servicing international clients.
Extensive experience servicing Film / Movie industry clients & other clients requiring high levels of privacy and / or discretion.
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Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert (Adult & Pediatrics)
Ajani Medical Consulting PLLC
California
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, child abuse/neglect, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, delay in diagnosis, wrongful death, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Texas. He has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical malpractice and criminal cases throughout the United States. He can provide services involving affidavit of merit, chart review, written report, deposition, trial testimony, and cross-examination preparation. Dr. Ajani makes an intentional effort to provide my opinion in clear and understandable terms with the goal of educating the judge and jury about the medical basis for the facts of the case, as they relate to negligence, causation and damages.
As a clinician, Dr. Ajani attended medical school at Boston University and completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Since then, he has worked as a staff physician and instructor at large academic institutions as well as small community hospitals. He has an active state license TX in good standing.
Contact by email: abdallah.ajani.md@gmail.c...
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Darcy B Denning, RN
24 years of Emergency and Correctional Nursing
Camarillo, California
Emergency Medical Services, Correctional Healthcare
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Registered Nurse, Correctional nursing, Emergency nursing, CPR, Prehospital care, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, MICN, EDAP, telephonic triage, Sepsis care, Pediatrics, Critical care transport, Stroke, jail, Incarcerated persons, medication assisted treatment, Trauma, Fall prevention
Darcy Denning RN has 24 years of expertise in bedside Emergency, Telephonic Triage and Correctional nursing care. 22 years expertise in Prehospital Emergency medical services as a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN).
Darcy Dennings current Licensure and certifications: Registered nurse with the state of California, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certified (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC), Mobile Intensive Care nurse (MICN), Emergency Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP). National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
Teaches Classes on Emergency response in the correctional setting to correctional and medical staff.
She is able to Provide medical case review, expert witness consultation and testimony to law firms.
CV upon request
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Walter E. B. Sipe, MD
Walter E B Sipe MD
Oakland, California
Psychiatry, Pediatrics
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Traumatic Stress Disorders, PTSD, Neurobiology of Trauma, Memory, Child Development, Somatic Symptom Disorders, Functional Pain, Psychological Impact of Medical Illness, Capacity, Mitigation, Sentencing, Sex Abuse, Medical Complications
Holds a joint appointment as an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics. Board Certified in general psychiatry and pediatrics, with additional training in pediatric gastroenterology. Teaching physician at Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute, with specific interests in somatic manifestations of stress and long-term impacts of traumatic events on basic brain processes.
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Karen R Doyle, RNC, LNC, ALS, ACN
Nurse-Neonatal/Pediatric Legal Nurse Expert
Expert Medical Review
San Diego, California
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Nurse
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Neonatal ICU/NICU, Pediatrics, birth injury, malpractice, prematurity, Critical Care (CC), wrongful death, sepsis/infection, medication error, neonatal transport, Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), necrotizing fasciitis, vacuum assist, meconium, PICC, Central Venous lines, hemorrhage, hypoxemia (HIE), ETT, brain injury
Karen Doyle is an actively working Certified Advanced Life Support Neonatal Nurse with 39+ years in-hospital Nursing. She has served as a Neonatal/Pediatric Legal Nurse Expert for 27+ years with extensive experience in Legal Medical Review, Depositions, and Trials. Her primary responsibility in the hospital setting is providing the most advanced, complex, and comprehensive care and resuscitation of the critically-ill neonate both in the NICU and Labor & Delivery setting. She is a Nurse Expert skilled in all Neonatal Advanced Life Support Procedures, critical neonatal care, and also serves as an Expert regarding the Neonatal Standards of Care, Policies and Procedures. Karen's expertise encompasses the Pediatric population as well with 16 years in-hospital experience in the Acute Pediatric Care Unit and Pediatric ICU. Her reviews are thorough yet efficient, her reports and timelines serve as excellent resources, her vast Nursing experience enables her to apply the most current Standar...
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Jennie W Gary, MD, MPH, FAAP
Standard of Care Outpatient General Pediatrics
Pasadena, California
Pediatrics, General Practice
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Infants, Children, Teens, General Pediatrics, Primary Care, Outpatient, Newborns, Standard of Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Development, Behavior, Failure to Thrive, Nutrition, Vaccines, child abuse, neglect, Allergies, Asthma, Obesity, Infections
Dr. Jennie W. Gary is board-certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has 9 years of experience as a Pediatrician, and 4 years experience as an expert witness. She works at a busy outpatient community pediatrics clinic as a general pediatrician, where she sees thousands of patients annually. She also has experience precepting and teaching pediatric residents. She is well-versed in the practice of standard of care, evidence-based medicine according to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
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Rofida Nofal
Pediatrician licensed in California and Michigan
Sunnyvale, California
Pediatrics
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Children, Newborns, Adolescents, Out-patient, In-patient, Vaccines, Primary care, Antibiotics, Pain, Well and Sick Child, Nutrition Failure to Thrive, Trauma, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Evidence-Based , Standard of Care, Asthma , Infection , Obesity , Development
I am board certified in Pediatrics with over 14 years of clinical experience. I have trained and practiced in multiple settings in different states.
A few highlights from my CV:
- Expert Witness for multiple state boards
- Reviewer for medical journals
- Strong research and academic background. I authored a book chapter, many research articles and case studies.
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Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH
Experienced Family Medicine Expert
Encinitas, California
Family Medicine, Mental Health
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Women's Health, Depression, Back Pain, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Cancer Screening, Cancer Detection, Heart attack, Stroke, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Trauma, Pneumonia, Wound Care, Diabetes, Hypertension, Covid-19 Expert, Telemedicine Expert, Med Spa
Dr. Georgine Nanos is a board-certified Family Physician and medical director with more than twenty-two years of clinical practice across primary care, women’s health, hormone therapy, obesity medicine, mental-health care, TMS and neuromodulation, and aesthetic medicine. She has managed thousands of patients across all age groups and brings deep expertise in diagnostic decision-making, cancer and cardiovascular screening, GLP-1 and hormone therapy safety, aesthetic-procedure standards, and complex medication management.
She is known for producing clear, well-supported, and highly defensible expert reports, along with confident and credible deposition and trial testimony. Her ability to translate complex medical issues into clear, understandable explanations makes her an effective expert for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Dr. Nanos maintains prompt communication, a reasonable fee schedule, and a professional, organized approach to every case.
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Juliana Gomez Arostegui, MD, MPH, FAAP
Double Board-Certified Pediatric Heart Expert
Cajon, California
Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
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Pediatrics, Cardiology, MD, FAAP, General Pediatrics, Congenital heart disease, Pediatric heart failure, Pediatric echocardiography, Pediatric hospitalist, Neonatal and pediatric inpatient care, Pediatric infectious disease, Pediatric malpractice, Myocarditis, Pericarditis, Arrhythmias, Post-operative cardiac complications
Dr. Juliana Gomez-Arostegui is a dedicated and accomplished medical professional who specializes in pediatric cardiology and pediatrics. Having a diverse background in clinical practice, medical education, and patient care, Dr. Gomez-Arostegui has made significant contributions to the field of healthcare.
She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology at the Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, UCSD, where she brings her expertise to a dynamic academic environment. She cares for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Between 2004 and 2011, Dr. Juliana Gomez-Arostegui served as a pediatric hospitalist in the San Francisco Bay Area, working in two county hospitals. At Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), she held the position of inpatient attending, overseeing patients in the pediatric ward and the level III neonatal intensive care unit in collaboration with Stanford University pediatric residents. Concurrently, she also worked at ...
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Naomi E Lawrence-Reid, MD
Board-certified Pediatrician | Newborn Hospitalist
Doctoring Differently®
San Diego, California
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Child Abuse, Children, Newborn, Neonate, Neonatal, Nursery, Telemedicine, Emergency, Urgent care, Infant, Teen, Hospitalist, Child Injury, Developmental Delay
Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid is a board-certified pediatrician and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics with more than 15 years of post-graduate clinical experience across academic and community hospital settings in California.
Her clinical expertise spans the full pediatric age range — from premature newborns through adolescence. Areas of specialty include: Neonatal & Newborn Medicine, Prematurity, hyperbilirubinemia, birth injury, hypoglycemia, prenatal substance exposure, respiratory distress syndrome, newborn screening abnormalities, Infectious disease, gastrointestinal, respiratory, allergic, and dermatologic conditions; sepsis; dehydration; routine preventive care, child Abuse & Neglect, Diagnosis, reporting obligations, and standard of care in civil and criminal matters.
Dr. Lawrence-Reid has served on hospital quality improvement committees with direct responsibility for adverse event review and patient safety initiatives, giving her firsthand familiarity with institut...
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David Zohrabian, M.D.
Emergency & Urgent Care Standard of Care
Calabasas, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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chest pain, critical care, STEMI, trauma, failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, urgent care, triage, standard of care, medication error, missed fracture, personal injury, radiology, stroke, abdominal pain, ultrasound, overdose, elder abuse, psychiatric hold, pediatrics
Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in high-acuity emergency and urgent care settings. I currently serve as the founder, owner, and medical director of a high-volume urgent care center in Southern California, where I am actively involved in patient care, clinical operations, and physician supervision. My clinical experience spans both emergency departments and urgent care environments, providing a comprehensive understanding of real-world triage, risk stratification, diagnostic decision-making, and disposition practices.
My expertise includes evaluation and management of chest pain, stroke, sepsis, trauma, abdominal pain, orthopedic injuries, respiratory complaints, and infectious diseases. I have particular insight into urgent care standards of care, including appropriate patient selection, escalation to higher levels of care, and common pitfalls in outpatient and emergency settings. I am experienced in identifying deviations from accepted standa...
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Rishi Bhargava, MD FAAP FACEP
Rolling Hills Estates, California
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Pediatrics, Airway management, Appendicitis, Trauma, Transport Medicine, Sedation, Febrile illness, Sepsis, Asthma, Newborn Care, Allergic Reaction, Tele-medicine, Meningitis, Dehydration, Abdominal pain, Fractures, Head Injury, Chest pain, Pain management, Resident Supervision
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Carli McGee, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician in Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine
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Pediatric Emergency, telehealth, pneumonia, respiratory infection, gastrointestinal illness, head and neck infection, headache, fracture, skin/soft tissue infection, musculoskeletal infection, sepsis, diabetic emergency, cancer, head and neck injury, motor vehicle accident, appendicitis, sedation
Dr. McGee is a pediatrician who has spent the last 12 years working in the Pediatric Urgent Care and Pediatric Emergency settings. She has experience in the diagnosis and urgent/emergent management of common pediatric conditions including respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal illnesses, head and neck infections, headaches, fractures, skin/soft tissue infections, musculoskeletal infections, sepsis, diabetic emergencies, new cancer diagnoses, head and neck injuries, appendicitis, and many others. She is experienced in multiple procedures including: procedural sedation, laceration repair, splinting, lumbar puncture, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, non-invasive airway management, and reduction of simple joint dislocations. She has worked in large academic institutions as well as in small satellite locations with limited resources.
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Valerie Knafelc
Plaintiff Life Care Planner and Defense Reviews
Denver, Colorado
Life Care Planning, Speech-Language Pathology
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Pediatrics, Spinal Cord Injury, Autism ASD, Amputations, Glioblastoma, Geriatrics, Hypoxic Injury, Dysphagia- PEG, Decubitus Ulcer, Augmentative Comm, Medical Mal Practice, Neuroplasticity, Aphasia, Cognitive Disorder, IEP Needs, Head Injury, Developmental Delay, CVA, Hypoxic-Ischemic HIE, ABA -behavioral TX
Life Care Options provides plans and reviews based on a consistent methodology in accordance to the published Standards of Practice. My background as a speech language pathologist coupled with experience working with children from early intervention (birth) through high school transition provides a unique background to opine on all pediatric cases. As an owner of a rehabilitation clinic, I have experience working with all ages in a variety of facilities to include, hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and home health. I hold specific certification in facial electrical stimulation (FES). As an adjunct professor, I have had the privilege of educating the next generation of therapists in keeping with the most up to date research. Please refer to my CV for further information.
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Monique M Robles, MD, MS
Pediatric Specialist, Bioethicist
Parker, Colorado
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Bioethics, Patient advocate, Parental rights, Physician Advisor, Medical Ethics
Monique Robles MD, MS, is a board-certified physician, specializing in both pediatrics and pediatric critical care medicine. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas. She completed a pediatric residency, chief residency, and pediatric critical care fellowship at Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas (2001-2008). Dr. Robles has served in many pediatric centers throughout the country, providing medical, surgical, cardiac, and trauma care.
Dr. Robles received a Certificate in Health Care Ethics from the National Catholic Bioethics Center and completed a Master of Science degree in Bioethics in 2018 at the University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota. She is an unwavering advocate for the dignity of the patient. Dr. Robles is available for case reviews, consultations, and expert testimony.
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Lucas Hennings, M.D., FACEP, FAAEM
Emergency Medicine legal consultant/expert witness
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Hyperbaric medicine, pediatrics, aesthetic medicine, urgent care, trauma, toxicology, geriatrics, ob/gyn emergencies, substance abuse, paramedics, physician assistant supervision, nurse practitioner supervision, accidents, Motor vehicle collisions, rural medicine, farming medicine, industrial accidents, multispecialty, EMS, newborn
Hello:
I am writing to offer my services as an emergency medicine legal consultant and expert witness. I am a board-certified, residency-trained emergency physician with over 15 years of clinical experience in high-acuity, high-volume emergency departments (mainly level 1 trauma centers), where I routinely manage complex trauma and critically ill medical patients. My practice also includes freestanding emergency departments as well as rural and critical access hospitals, providing me with a broad perspective across diverse care settings.
I have extensive experience in legal consulting and expert witness work for both defense and plaintiff cases. I have comprehensive expertise in all phases of the legal process, including case review, expert report preparation, attorney collaboration, depositions, and trial testimonies. I am a member of the American Bar Association. My case experience spans traditional medical malpractice as well as complex and non-traditional matters, including ...
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Julia W. Auerbach, MD, JD
MD Consult Services
Sandy Hook, Connecticut
Family Medicine, General Practice
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Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Standard of Care, Cancer Diagnosis, Medical Records Review, Electronic Medical Records (Cerner), Legal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Health Care, Diabetes, Supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, Failure to Diagnose
Dr. Auerbach is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician in active practice. In addition to her clinical duties, she recently served for two years as the Medical Director of her Family Medicine practice, where she led and supervised MDs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and medical students. Dr. Auerbach is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Vermont, American University of the Caribbean, and Ross University Schools of Medicine.
Dr. Auerbach received her A.B. in Psychology from Princeton University, and her Law and Medical Degrees from the University of Connecticut. She was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in 1991. She is available to provide expert witness consultation services for both plaintiff and defense cases.
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Stuart C Silverstein, MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician/ Author
Stamford , Connecticut
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate
Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the New York Medical College.
Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification.
Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pediat...
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Alana J Arnold, MD, MBA
Great Pediatrics, Pediatric trauma & abuse expert
Premier Pediatric Solutions
New Haven, Connecticut
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Pediatric trauma, pediatric child abuse, pediatric orthopedic injuries, pediatric neglect, pediatric non-accidental trauma, pediatric resuscitation, pediatric sedations, pediatric emergency medicine
I have served as medical director for a community hospital, for pediatric emergency medicine since 2020. I have trained at the world's largest free-standing children's hospital and trauma center. I have wide expertise for pediatrics, and pediatric emergency medicine, child abuse, neglect, trauma, and other injuries.
I have been an expert witness several times, and have worked well with lawyers and other professionals. My work network is large, and I am able to call on other pediatric specialists that can be of assistance [radiology, orthopedics, neurology, for example]. I have my MBA in healthcare management and know how to be efficient and quite thorough with my cases.
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Richard J. Auerbach, MD, FAAP
Standard of Care Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
MD Consult Services
Sandy Hook, Connecticut
Pediatrics
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Board Certified Pediatrician, Lyme tick disease, Newborn, Development, Behavior, Asthma, ADHD, Pediatrics, Sexual / Child Abuse / Neglect, Vaccines, Custody, Meningitis Serious Bacterial Infections, Trauma, SIDS, RSV, GERD, dehydration, breastfeeding, weight loss, jaundice
Richard Auerbach, MD has been a general pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics since 1998. He completed a chief residency and hospitalist year following training at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. He remains active on staff at Danbury Hospital / Western CT Health Network. As an Associate Professor of clinical pediatrics through the Universities of CT and VT, and Ross University, he has taught countless medical students and residents, as well as participating in weekly CME activities.
Recently, he and his wife, Julia Auerbach, MD JD, established MD Consult Services. The goal of this endeavor is to provide comprehensive medical opinions for case reviews and legal proceedings in the areas of Pediatrics (Richard) and Family Medicine (Julia). Both are Board certified in their respective fields and highly regarded in the communities in which they work. MDConsult Services has provided numerous comprehensive case reviews for attorneys. Both physicians are available fo...
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Alana J Arnold, MD, MBA
Great Pediatrics, Pediatric trauma & abuse expert
Premier Pediatric Solutions
Delaware
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Pediatric trauma, pediatric child abuse, pediatric orthopedic injuries, pediatric neglect, pediatric non-accidental trauma, pediatric resuscitation, pediatric sedations, pediatric emergency medicine
I have served as medical director for a community hospital, for pediatric emergency medicine since 2020. I have trained at the world's largest free-standing children's hospital and trauma center. I have wide expertise for pediatrics, and pediatric emergency medicine, child abuse, neglect, trauma, and other injuries.
I have been an expert witness several times, and have worked well with lawyers and other professionals. My work network is large, and I am able to call on other pediatric specialists that can be of assistance [radiology, orthopedics, neurology, for example]. I have my MBA in healthcare management and know how to be efficient and quite thorough with my cases.
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Krista Wager, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Expert Witness
Washington, District Of Columbia
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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Pharmaceutical research
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Pamela R Noel, MD, MPH
Amaris Medical Experts
Lutz, Florida
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine
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Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Adult Medicine, Radiology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Emergency, Pediatrics, Surgery, Heme/Onc, Psychiatry, Urology
Dr. Pamela Noel graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and completed Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. She completed fellowship training in Infectious Diseases at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. She also earned a graduate certificate in Infection Control and has a Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Practice at the University of South Florida. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Noel has served as an infectious disease expert witness, assisting attorneys in various infectious disease related legal cases. She has also performed many independent medical examinations for clients seeking disability insurance due to various acute and/or chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Noel joined Infectious Disease Associates o...
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Alberto A. Marante, M.D
Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care, Child Abuse.
self
Palm City, Florida
Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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General Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergencies, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Pediatric Procedures, Pediatric Procedural Sedation, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Pediatric Critical Care, Chronic Care, Child Abuse or Neglect, Pediatric Injuries, Pediatric Surgeries, Child illness or Accidents, Newborns
Dr. Marante is a highly experienced Pediatrician with 39 years of practice experience. During his career has been responsible for oversight and management of patients at various hospitals totaling 38 pediatric ICU and over 100 general pediatric beds. He has coordinated patient care across multiple pediatric subspecialties and environments, including a pediatric sedation clinic, pediatric cancer program, pediatric trauma units, pediatric burn care, pediatric rehabilitation and complex chronic pediatric care among others. Dr. Marante is currently practicing general pediatrics in the outpatient environment.
In addition, for most of his career, Dr. Marante has actively participated in medical education. He has served as teaching faculty for Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Pediatrics. He has been responsible for teaching pediatric residents and medical students. He has also served as Assistant and then as Program Director for a Pediatric Residency program. Dr. Marante has multi...
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Charles E Teebagy, MD
South Florida Pediatric Partners
Lighthouse Point, Florida
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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Child abuse, Breast Feeding, Pediatric and Adolescent Vaccinations, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric accidents and poisonings, Pediatric custody battles, Crib Death, Puberty, Pediatric Medication Errors, ADHD, Anorexia
Affiliate Assistant Professor of Clinical Biomedical Science in the Charles E. Schmitt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University.
Preceptor in the Physician Assistant Program-Keiser University.
Clinical Voluntary Faculty/Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami
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Timothy G Carroll, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Critical Care, Hospitalist and ER
Pensacola, Florida
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Transport, Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Sedation, Pediatric Cardiac Care, sepsis, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, ECMO
My name is Timothy Carroll and I I have extensive clinical experience in Pediatric hospital medicine, Pediatric emergency medicine and Pediatric critical care. I am focused on education as a professor of pediatrics and quality improvement.
I was heavily involved in intra-collegiate debate and took 2nd in the country in the 1996 CEDA national debate championships. I attended medical school at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS and trained in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX. I am board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.
I have extensive clinical experience in Pediatric hospital medicine, Pediatric emergency medicine and Pediatric critical care. I practiced pediatric emergency medicine for 4 years at Children’s Medical Center Dallas which is the busiest pediatric ER in the country. I have been practicing pediatric critical care and hospital medicine for over 15 years at tertiary and qu...
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David L Pick, MD FAAFP FABMS
URGENT CARE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
Weston, Florida
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine
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Urgent Care Standard of Care, Urgent Care Malpractice, Nurse Practitioner Supervision, Physician Assistant Supervision, Wrongful Death, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Headaches, Fractures, Orthopedic injuries, Foreign Bodies, Infections, Pediatrics, urgent care medicine, sepsis, appendicitis, torsion
Dr. Pick received his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr.Pick is board certified in Family Medicine and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.In addition he is board certified in Urgent Care Medicine and is a fellow of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Pick completed his residency at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was Chief Resident.He has over 10 years experience as an expert in Urgent Care and Ambulatory Care. He conducts peer review for the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine- JUCM.
Dr. Pick has practiced urgent care medicine for over 30 years as both an attending physician and Medical Director.
He is a founding member of the Board of Certification in Urgent Care Medicine and a founding board member of the Urgent Care College of Physicians.
Dr.Pick is in full time active Urgent Care practice where he supervises and mentors Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
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Uzair Z Hammad, DPT, NCS, ATP
Board-Certified Neurologic PT Expert SCI, TBI, CVA
Orlando, Florida
Physical Therapy, Neurology
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Brain injury, Spinal manipulation, Spinal cord injury, Contractures, Debility, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Stroke, Rehab, Technology, Robotics, Falls, Geriatrics, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Nursing Home, Amputation, Prosthetics
Dr. Uzair "Z" Hammad, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with board certification in neurologic physical therapy (NCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and credentialing as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) through RESNA; which is a combination held by very few clinicians nationally. He completed a formal Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency through the University of Central Florida and Orlando Health, one of the country's premier neurologic rehabilitation programs, and currently serves as one of three Rehabilitation Clinical Specialists at Orlando Health's nationally recognized, CARF-accredited Advanced Rehabilitation Institute in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Hammad's clinical practice focuses exclusively on medically complex neurologic populations, including spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), degenerative conditions, and stroke. He maintains a longitudinal outcomes database for all SCI, TBI, and stroke admissions at...
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Ralph D Martello, MD
Pediatric and AI Expert Witness
Martello Consulting
Clearwater, Florida
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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Pediatric expert witness, pediatric hospitalist expert, hospital medicine consultant, neonatal expert, child injury, pediatric standard of care, pediatric litigation, pediatric negligence, hospital negligence, wrongful death, pediatric testimony, Pediatric AI , sepsis, birth injury, meningitis, newborn injury, AI medicine expert
Ralph Martello, MD
Pediatric Medical Expert Witness in Hospital Medicine
NPI: 1447544952 | Email: rdmgator11@gmail.com
Key Qualifications:
• Dual Board-Certified: General Pediatrics & Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Faculty, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital & University of South Florida
• 10+ Years of Clinical Experience in Inpatient Pediatric Care
Dr. Ralph Martello is double board-certified in pediatric hospital medicine and general pediatrics with over a decade of clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida and a practicing Clinical Instructor at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. His expertise includes inpatient pediatric care, newborn medicine, special care nurseries, and supervising medical trainees.
Dr. Martello has served in various academic and clinical roles, including Clinical Assistant Professor at multiple universities, and as Associate Program Di...
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Michael K. Davis, MD, MBA
Outpatient pediatrician, urgent care, and Peds GI
Gainesville, Florida
Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology
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child abuse, malpractice, neglect, child sexual abuse, gastroenterology, hepatology, liver, infants, newborns, missed diagnosis, respiratory, disease, infection, weight loss, malnutrition
I am a board-certified general pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist, and pediatric hepatologist (liver disease) at a large state university in excellent standing. I am willing to serve as an expert witness to advocate for high-quality and safe medical care for children and their families. Most of my reviews have focused on protecting the rights of patients and families but I will consider all types of reviews. I have been in active practice for over 20 years and have never been the subject of any legal action. I have expertise in outpatient and inpatient pediatrics, missed diagnoses, child abuse, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, respiratory disease, and infant care. With my MBA training I am also familiar with hospital and clinic processes. Rapid turn-around on case reviews and medical research. Call, text, or email for free 15-minute screening phone/Zoom consultation.
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Jonathan Malka, MD
Pediatric Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
North Miami Beach, Florida
Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics
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Food allergy, Anaphylaxis, Allergic Rhinitis, Severe Asthma, Eczema, Drug allergy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Chronic Urticaria, Biologics and asthma therapy, Insect Venom allergy, Oral immunotherapy, Sublingual immunotherapy, Milk and egg allergy, Pediatric Pulmonary Function test
Online Listing Bio/Profile
Dr. Jonathan Malka is a board-certified Pediatric Allergist & Immunologist with extensive expertise in food allergies, asthma, anaphylaxis, drug allergies, and immunologic disorders. He has been actively involved in clinical practice, research, and teaching, with a distinguished career spanning academic medicine and private practice.
Dr. Malka currently serves as Director of Allergy & Immunology at Pediatric Associates and is a Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at National Jewish Health and the University of Colorado, where he was involved in cutting-edge research and the training of future allergists and immunologists.
Expert Witness Services
Dr. Malka provides expert witness services for cases involving:
• Food allergy reactions & anaphylaxis
• Standard of care in pediatric allergy & immunology
• Drug allergies & adverse reactions
• Asthma mana...
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Fiona O Azubuike, MD
20+ Years Double Boarded Emerg Med & Pediatrics
ABEM/ABP
Miami Beach, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Resident run cases, Neonatology Newborn, Military Medical Experience, Pediatric Neurological Disorders, Mycardial Infarction, Stroke, Pediatric Fever, Head Trauma, Pulmonary Embolus, Trauma, Sepsis, Dialysis, Hand Injury, Cardiac Arrest, Pediatric Cardiac Arrest, I am also a Veteren
A rare dual specialist who brings over two decades of frontline and academic experience to complex medical-legal matters. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM, 2009-present) and Pediatrics (ABP, 2002-present), qualified to opine on, and testify to standards of care across:
1. Adult & Trauma Emergency Medicine
2. Pediatric Emergency Medicine
3. General Pediatrics & Neonatology
Career Highlights
• Combat-tested clinician. As a U.S. Army Major deployed to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, cared for both adult and pediatric trauma under battlefield conditions, earning the Army Commendation Medal for clinical excellence.
• Academic leader & protocol architect. At a major academic center, instituted pediatric cardiac-arrest protocols and trained nurses, residents, and attending physicians in their implementation, measurably improving resuscitation readiness.
• Seasoned courtroom resource. Involved in peer-review panels, deposition testimony, and case consultations in both emergency med...
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Renata S. Moon, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist- Top US Trained-Wash U StL
Impact Pediatrics
Venice , Florida
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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Seizures, Hip Dysplasia, Newborn resuscitation, Bronchiolitis, Jaundice, Parental Rights, Child Abuse, Autism, Pediatric Hospitalist, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Dehydration, Munchausen by proxy, Fever, Kawasaki, Respiratory distress, Asthma, Pediatrician, Meningitis, Vaccines
I am an actively practicing pediatrician and pediatric hospitalist with 30 years of experience in caring for children. Top US medical school- Washington University in St. Louis educated and trained. Double board certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Experienced expert witness at both deposition and trial. Extensive teaching experience with medical students, interns and residents most recently as a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine. I also practice general pediatrics and care for children in outpatient clinics. Many of my colleagues shifted to either inpatient or outpatient clinical care when pediatric hospitalist programs were created. Since I have worked in both of these patient care settings, I have extensive expertise related to standards of care in each type of location as well as with the transitions that occur between hospital and home.
I am willing to evaluate medical care for pediatric patients ages birth to approximately 20 years of ...
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Brian Harris, MD
Pediatric Associates
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Pediatrics
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General Pediatrics, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Pediatric Standard of Care, Evidence Based Medicine, Attention Deficit Disorder, Asthma, Infectious Diseases, Puberty, Billing and Coding, Meningitis, Sepsis, Immunizations, Vaccines, Behavior Issues, Newborns, Child Abuse and Neglect
Dr. Harris is a board certified pediatrician who earned his medical degree from the University of Florida and completed his pediatric internship and residency at Stanford University. With over 30 years of experience in general primary care pediatrics, he has served as the medical director for Altamonte Pediatric Associates. Currently, Dr. Harris holds the position of Clinical Lead Physician, overseeing a team of doctors and nurse practitioners across three offices.
Throughout his career, Dr. Harris has been dedicated to mentoring medical students and pediatric residents. His leadership extends beyond clinical practice; he has served as president of the Central Florida Pediatric Society and was the Founding Chairman of the Pediatric Section of Adventhealth Altamonte Hospital, contributing significantly to the establishment of a level 2 NICU for specialized care to newborns.
A proponent of evidence-based medicine, Dr. Harris is well-versed in the pediatric standard of care within the...
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Alana J Arnold, MD, MBA
Great Pediatrics, Pediatric trauma & abuse expert
Premier Pediatric Solutions
Florida
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Pediatric trauma, pediatric child abuse, pediatric orthopedic injuries, pediatric neglect, pediatric non-accidental trauma, pediatric resuscitation, pediatric sedations, pediatric emergency medicine
I have served as medical director for a community hospital, for pediatric emergency medicine since 2020. I have trained at the world's largest free-standing children's hospital and trauma center. I have wide expertise for pediatrics, and pediatric emergency medicine, child abuse, neglect, trauma, and other injuries.
I have been an expert witness several times, and have worked well with lawyers and other professionals. My work network is large, and I am able to call on other pediatric specialists that can be of assistance [radiology, orthopedics, neurology, for example]. I have my MBA in healthcare management and know how to be efficient and quite thorough with my cases.
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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
Ormond Beach, Florida
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
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Jared Friedman, MD
Pediatric/Pediatric Emergency and ALL Peds Cases
Miami, Florida
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Child, Toddler, Newborn, Teen, Adol, Pediatric, Emergency, ER, Trauma, Surgery, Abuse, Neglect, Sepsis, Respiratory, URI, Asthma, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Fever, Allergy
*PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN - Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital - Memorial Healthcare System - Hollywood, Florida
*CLINICAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PEDIATRICS- Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine - Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
*CORE CLINICAL FACULTY - Pediatric/Pediatric ER Educator, Mentor, and Lecturer for Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Residents - Joe DiMaggio Children Hospital - Memorial Healthcare System - Hollywood, Florida
*MEDIAL DIRECTOR - Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) in South Florida
*ON-LINE MEDICAL CONTROL/MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD - Hatzalah - Not-for-Profit Community-Based State-Certified EMT/Paramedic Organization in South Florida
*STARDOC - EXCLUSIVE PEDIATRIC CONCIERGE HOME SERVICES
*EXPERT MEDICAL WITNESS IN EVERYTHING PEDIATRICS/PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE RELATED
*AUTHOR AND PRESENTER:
Numerous Book Chapters, Journal and Magazine Articles, Podium and Poster Presentations, and CME Courses!
*PEDIATRICS -...
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Jay M Harvey, MD
Active, Board-Certified General Pediatrician.
Jay M. Harvey, MD
Delray Beach, Florida
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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Board Certified Pediatrician, Case Review, Standards of Care, Active Clinical Practice, Pediatric Medical Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose, Independent Medical Expert, Objective Opinion & Analysis, Expert Witness, Misdiagnosis, Unbiased Reviewer, Medical Record Review, Pediatric Negligence, Defense and Plaintiff Experience
I am a board-certified pediatrician with 35 years of diverse clinical experience and am currently in full-time private practice, providing care across the full spectrum of general pediatrics. My active clinical role ensures that my opinions are grounded in current standards of care and real-world pediatric decision-making.
I have been retained in pediatric medical malpractice matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, including cases involving allegations of child abuse. My experience includes deposition and courtroom testimony, as well as detailed case review and medical record analysis.
Colleagues and retaining attorneys value my work for its objectivity, attention to detail, and careful consideration of clinical nuance. Having spent decades teaching medical students, pediatric residents and nurse practitioners, I bring a broad perspective to complex cases and am adept at identifying how medical decisions are made in real clinical settings.
I am particularly skilled at communi...
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Kimberly Graziano, MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician
Pelican Pediatrics Founder
Melbourne , Florida
Pediatrics
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Newborn, Infant, Children, Teenager, Adolescent, Primary Care, Hip Dysplasia, Standard of Care, Billing and Coding, Jaundice, Behavior, ADHD, Asthma, Vaccines, Child Abuse, Immunizations, RSV, GERD, Breastfeeding, Medication Errors
Dr. Kimberly Graziano is a Board Certified Pediatrician serving children from birth to 18. Dr. Graziano founded Pelican Pediatrics of Sebastian, Florida in 2005, serving patients of east central Florida for 20 years. She is highly regarded in her community and is on staff at Orlando Health/ Sebastian River Medical Center. She practices evidence based medicine and is skilled at diagnostic dilemmas. Dr. Graziano understands current standards of care and provides opinions based solely on facts. She does work for both plaintiff and defense. Additionally, Dr. Graziano is a Peer Reviewer for the State of Florida Department of Health, a Disability Appeals Reviewer for Social Security Administration and a consultant for the Chartis Group. She was recruited as a hands-on pediatrician for Emvenio’s Embold and Emerald clinical trials and is clinically active in these projects. This year she has begun educating the next generation of physicians at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr...
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Andrew J. Klein, MD
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Pediatrics
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Pediatric Medicine, Adolescent Medicine, Infants, Children, Adolescents, General Pediatric Practice, Pediatric Primary Care, Outpatient, Inpatient, Newborn Nursery, Child Custody
Dr. Andrew J. Klein is board certified in pediatrics. He had a busy private practice in pediatrics and adolescent medicine in New York City until 2023. Dr. Klein graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Manhattan and then completed his residency in the Bronx at Albert Einstein and Jacobi Hospitals.
Dr. Klein had admitting privileges at Cohen's Children's Medical Center (LIJ), North Shore University Medical Center and at New York Presbyterian Hospital (in Queens), where he admitted patients and cared for well newborns.
Dr. Klein is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Klein provides medical malpractice case reviews, written reports, and testimony as an expert on behalf of plaintiff and defense . He has testified at deposition and at trial in medical malpractice cases.
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Santa J. Bartholomew, M.D., FAAP, FCCM
PME Consulting, LLC
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), TBI, Child Abuse, Munchausen (MSP), Respiratory Failure, Burn Care, Sepsis, Shock, Post-Op Care, Congenital Heart Disease, COVID, Meningitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Craniofacial Disorders, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO, Pediatric Asthma, Poisoning
Dr. Santa J. Bartholomew (formerly Santa J. Johnston, M.D.) is an award-winning Pediatrician with more than 30 years of clinical experience, and is a distinguished medical educator serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at two esteemed medical universities. She is double-boarded by the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care medicine.
Her primary specialty has been Pediatric Critical Care medicine since 1990, and Dr. Bartholomew has practiced for decades in nearly every conceivable setting from state-of-the-art quaternary care centers, to large academic centers and level I trauma centers with very busy Pediatric Emergency Departments and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). She has worked in many small and medium-sized community hospitals throughout the nation including Alaska, and has traveled around the world to serve patients in remote areas.
Practice roles have consisted of Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Emergency C...
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Florida
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting
Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Seth J. Crapp, MD, DABR CAQ
Specialty Focused Radiology
Tamps, Florida
Diagnostic Radiology, Pediatrics
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Pediatric radiology, Child abuse, Non accidental trauma, diagnostic radiology, x-rays, radiographs, CT scans, fluoroscopy, radioactive substances, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, MRI
Dr. Seth Crapp is a board-certified radiologist with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in pediatric radiology. He graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, & attended Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed an internship at Mount Auburn Hospital-Harvard Medical School affiliated program, & a radiology residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, FL, where he was Chief Resident. He completed a fellowship in pediatric radiology at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Crapp has been a leader on several non-profit boards and is vice president of the Florida State Medical Association (National Medical Association). He has served on committees of the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR) & the American College of Radiology (ACR). Dr. Crapp is a 2017 Florida International University Torch Award recipient and Alumni Ambassador for Meharry Medical College with endowed sc...
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W Clark Connell, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Thomasville, Georgia
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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emergency medicine, trauma, ATLS, medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, EMTALA, sepsis, stroke, heart attack, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, policies and protocols, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, seizures, burns, pediatrics, ovarian torsion, fractures, urgent care director
Board certified emergency medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. Currently practicing full time in Georgia. Prior experience as an expert witness. Extensive knowledge in medical staff leadership as a medical director, chief of emergency services, medical executive committee member, hospital board member, and former chief-of-staff. Additional training in medical staff rules, regulations, and bylaws as well as EMTALA compliance. Knowledgeable in the application of hospital policies and procedures. Currently overseeing approximately 25 physicians and 20 midlevel providers at three emergency department locations and two urgent care locations. Experience includes both adult and pediatric patients, emergency department and urgent care patients, and work in a designated trauma center facility.
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Donna S Jones, RN,
DSJ & Associates,
Brunswick, Georgia
Nurse
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Medical Critical Care, Ventilator Patients, Cardiac ICU, Respiratory ICU, Medical Surgical Nursing, Progressive Care Unit, Pediatrics, emergency room, ACLS, PACU, Nursing Negligence & Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Medical Record Review, Adherence to Standard of Care, Pain Management
• Developed a CD in PDF format of a Medical Data Kit to help individuals document and maintain their Individualized Medical Records.
• Interviewed twice on the radio program “Nurse View”, a program for Nurses by Nurses regarding issues and opportunities in the nursing field.
• Guest Speaker on an hour-long web seminar for the Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE) in regard to obtaining and reviewing medical records.
• Seminar speaker at Alive Expo at the World Congress Center focusing on “Maintaining Your Health Care”.
• Guest Lecturer for the National Business Institute on “Anatomy & Physiology for Attorneys”.
• Guest Speaker 2019 JERK conference for LNCs.
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Lori S Corley, MD
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Expert
Corley Consulting
Marietta, Georgia
Pediatrics
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Child and adolescent medicine, Preventative care, Newborn care, malpractice, case review, records review
I have over 30 years experience in private practice.
I am an expert in newborn, pediatric and adolescent medicine.
I have over 25 years of experience as a medical consultant and expert witness in pediatrics.
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Kimberly Works, MD
Pediatrician | Non-Testifying Legal Consultant
Pediatric Works
Atlanta, Georgia
Pediatrics
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Board-Certified Pediatrician, Medical Negligence, Delayed Diagnosis, Child Abuse, Medical Record Review, Pediatric Standard of Care, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Report, Non-Testifying Expert, Pediatric Emergency Care, Adverse Outcomes, Peer Review, Medical Malpractice (Pediatrics), Neonatal Injury, Medication Error
Dr. Kimberly N. Works is a board-certified pediatrician with over a decade of clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient, and public health pediatrics. She currently serves as Founder and Managing Physician of Pediatric Works, a concierge pediatric practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Works also served as a Medical Officer with the CDC Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment (CISA) Program through Lukos, where she participated in national vaccine safety surveillance and adverse event analysis. She is a published author in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health for myocarditis outcomes following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.
Her medical-legal consulting work focuses on independent, non-testifying case review involving pediatric standard-of-care analysis, delayed diagnosis, emergency department triage, birth injury and neonatal outcomes, vaccine-related claims, medication adverse events, and infectious disease management including sepsis. She provides clear, guideline-based written med...
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Brett C Ferguson, MD
Forensic Pathologist & Pediatrician
Ferguson Medical-Legal Consulting, LLC
Kamuela, Hawaii
Forensic Pathology, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Death, Child Abuse, Non-Accidental Trauma, Abusive Head Trauma, Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, Neonatal, Cause of Death, Manner of Death, Autopsy Review, Wrongful Death, Homicide, Wound Interpretation, Toxicology, Malpractice, Death Investigation, Elder Abuse, Drowning, Strangulation, Suffering
Board-certified forensic pathologist and board-certified pediatrician offering dual expertise in autopsy pathology and pediatric clinical medicine. This combination is held by very few physicians in the United States. Dual certification enables expert opinions on both cause and manner of death and pediatric standards of care within a single engagement, eliminating the need for separate experts in cases involving pediatric, neonatal, and infant deaths. Experience includes medicolegal autopsies across the full spectrum of manner of death, service as an elected parish coroner in Louisiana, and over a decade of clinical pediatric practice encompassing primary care, hospital medicine, and emergency medicine. Academic appointments at three medical schools. Currently serving as the forensic pathologist for Hawaii County. Available to both plaintiff and defense.
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Kimberly Judd, MD, MHA, FAAP
Expert in Neonatalogy and Pediatric infant care
Coeur D Alene, Idaho
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics
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brain injury, HIE, respiratory distress syndrome, neonatology, necrotizing enterocolitis, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, BPD, newborn, infant death, birth asphyxia, NICU staffing, prematurity, infant injury, neonatal infection, baby care, birth injury, NEC, neonatal sepsis, standards of NICU care
Dr. Kimberly Judd, MD MHA is a double board certified physician in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal medicine. She has nearly 20 years of clinical experience as a physician, 15 years as a Neonatologist and over 5 years experience providing expert witness work for both public and private-firm cases involving injury to neonates and infants. She specializes in Neonatal-Perinatal (Neonatology) cases involving infants as young as periviable gestational ages (22-23weeks) up to one year of age. Her goal is to provide complete and thorough review of records to provide assessments and opinions that are rooted in evidence-based quality care for neonates in an effort to help clients to make informed decisions about their case.
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Aroop Kar, MD
Pediatrics & Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Chicago, Illinois
Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Hematology, Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Blood Disorders, Pediatric Cancers, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Sarcoma, Tumor, Anemia, Sickle Cell, Hemoglobin Disorders, Bleeding, Hemorrhage, Bruising, Clotting, Thrombosis, Stroke, Hyperbilirubinemia, Abnormal Lymph Nodes, Abnormal Blood Counts
Dr. Kar is double-board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He has had over 10 years of experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of blood disorders and cancers affecting infants, children and adolescents of all ages. Such conditions include anemia; genetic hemoglobin disorders like sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and abnormal newborn screen results; coagulation disorders like platelet disorders, clotting factor disorders, blood clots, and evaluation of bleeding or bruising; white blood cell disorders; bone marrow failure disorders; immune-mediated blood cell disorders; newborn blood disorders; evaluation of abnormal lymph nodes; leukemias; lymphomas; and a vast array of solid tumors.
Dr. Kar also has substantial experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic general pediatric conditions, as well as routine preventive care such as immunizations. Such conditions include but are not limited to various infections, gastrointestinal issues...
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David A Rusk, MD
Pediatric Associates, Inc.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Pediatrics
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Newborn, Infant, Adolescent, Vaccines, Diabetes, Meningitis, Emergency, General Pediatrics
David A. Rusk, MD is the president of Pediatric Associates, Inc. and is a board-certified pediatrician with 20+ years of experience in private practice. As a faculty member of the Indiana University School of Medicine and as a general pediatrician, Dr. Rusk has extensive educational expertise, having taught nurses, medical students and residents for 20 years. He has experience in case review, medical malpractice panels and courtroom testimony. As the founder of the pediatric diabetes outpatient program at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, he has a particular area of expertise in outpatient diabetes management in addition to a broad fund of knowledge in pediatric care from birth through adolescence.
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Charles S Rasmussen, D.O.
Award-Winning Family Medicine Physician
Kansas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Family Medicine
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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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DANIEL K. BIXLER, MD, MMM
Physician, Broad Experience - Med/Product/Criminal
HT2 MedSolutions, LLC
Kansas
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
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Emergency, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, medical negligence, product injuries, criminal defense, personal injury, disability, practice management, medical group management, medical director, health insurance, maritime medicine, travel medicine, cruise ship
Emergency medicine - 3O+ years;
Primary care practice - 10 years;
Cruise ship physician, part time - 25 years;
Medical group management - 5 years;
Health insurance management - 5 years;
Board certified: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, previously Pediatrics;
Trauma center experience - Level I, II, III;
Urban, suburban and small town Emergency;
Educator for medical students at two universities;
ATLS instructor;
Certified mediator training and experience.
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Tracey G Mahfouz, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse Emergency Med
Med Pro Plus Inc
Pineville, Louisiana
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Heart Attack, MI, CVA, Stroke, Fracture, Acute Appendicitis, Head Injury, Pneumonia, Ectopic Pregnancy, Torsion-Ovarian/Testicular, Sepsis, Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism, Falls, Pediatrics, Diverticulitis, Laceration, Kidney Stone
With 25 years of experience in the nursing profession, I have the skills, knowledge and background to provide quality expert witness services. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse actively working in Emergency Medicine in both the Emergency Department and Urgent Care settings. I first began my nursing career as a Registered Nurse in 2000, and for 17 years, I worked predominantly in the Emergency Department with contract work in the Intensive Care and Post-Anesthesia Care Units in Central Louisiana and in San Antonio, Texas. I obtained my MSN in 2017 and became a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. The entirety of my employment since that time has been in a 39 bed ER that averages 150 patients per day. I also work in an Urgent Care clinic on a part-time basis. My clinical experience, coupled with my love of research and problem-solving, makes me both equipped and appetent to exceed the expectations required of an expert witness.
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Ashley Saucier, MD, MHA, FACEP, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Legal Expert
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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child abuse, pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric surgery, emergency medicine, child neglect, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric ear nose and throat, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric dermatology, pediatric allergy, pediatric infectious disease
My name is Ashley Saucier and I hold active board certifications in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
I have over 15 years experience working as a pediatric emergency medicine physician, treating over 50,000 patients and working at 2 different pediatric trauma centers over that time. I have worked at pediatric academic centers throughout my career, teaching over 100 residents in the fields of emergency medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine. I have extensive experience in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatric trauma. My expertise includes, but is not limited to pediatric trauma, abuse, injuries, common childhood illnesses, seizures, and chronic diseases.
A typical shift involves treating between 15-25 patients, depending on acuity and presenting problem. Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialists are required to be proficient in all all pediatric subspecialties, trauma, pediatric surgical presentations, and general pediatrics. Medical presentations may in...
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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
Louisiana
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
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Duska J. Thurston, MD, FAAP
Bangor, Maine
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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child abuse, neglect, Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), Münchausen Syndrome (MSP), sports medicine, concussion, TBI, brain injury, medical clearance, return to play, newborn hearing, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) hearing loss, vaccines, child safety, burns, sepsis, meningitis, diabetes
I am a board certified pediatrician with 30 years of experience in both ambulatory and hospital pediatrics.
I am experienced in child abuse and neglect as well as pediatric head trauma.
I have additional expertise in newborn care, neonatal resuscitation, circumcision and birth injuries. I have been a Neonatal Advanced Life Support instructor for over 10 years and an instructor in Pediatric Advanced Life Support for 20 years.
I received the "Special Achievement Award" for distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy from the American Academy of Pediatrics due to my work in child safety.
Lastly, I am an experienced medical educator with multiple teaching awards.
I am available for medical case review, written reports, deposition and testimony as well as pediatric life care planning.
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Paola Vietoris, RN, BSN
DUNKIRK, Maryland
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Critical Care, Sedation, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, child abuse, Liver, Kidney, Pancreatic and Intestinal Transplantation, Peds Gastroenterology, Peds Hematology/Oncology, Seizures, Procedural Sedation, Pre-op and post-op surgical care
I am a full-time practicing RN with over 30 years' experience working in a pediatric ICU at a major medical institution in Washington, DC. My work primarily is with critically ill newborns and young adults. Skills and experience include caring for patients in multisystem organ failure, respiratory distress, respiratory failure, liver, small bowel, pancreatic and kidney transplant, neurological, pre-op and post-op surgical care, and neurosurgical diseases, infectious diseases, non-accidental trauma (NAT) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Consistent focus on evidence-based nursing care as well as other nursing standards.
I am a licensed registered nurse (RN) with an unrestricted nursing license in 37 states and the District of Columbia.
My extensive experience enables me to provide expert witness services to attorneys and other legal professionals.
Available for consultation, case evaluation, deposition and testimony.
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Gabriel J Hauser, MD, MBA, FCCM
Pediatric Critical Care Physician - Georgetown
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Rockville, Maryland
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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sepsis, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, pediatrics, critical care, pneumonia, respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, newborn, brain injury, infection, respiratory distress, stridor, heart failure, meningitis, child abuse, bronchiolitis, asthma, shock, airway obstruction
I am a practicing pediatric intensive care physician. I also practice pediatric sedation. I have practiced pediatric intensive care since 1989. I am professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine. In the past I have held the positions of Chief Medical Officer at St. Christopher Hospital for Children, Director of the Pediatric ICU Director of Pediatric Inpatient Services and Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, and in these roles I have dealt with the Standard of Care for pediatricians and pediatric specialists.
I am board certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and am a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.
I have been serving as expert witness for over 25 years.
My areas of expertise are acute, emergency and critical care pediatrics and pediatric sedation.
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Debra F Hillier, MD, MS-HPEd
Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Winchester, Massachusetts
Pediatrics, Hospitalist
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Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Pediatric Urgent Care, Sleep Apnea, Complex Care Pediatrics, Pediatric Intermediate Care, Asthma, CPAP, BiPAP, Procedural Sedation, Hypoxemia, Feeding Disorders, Congenital Syndromes, Metabolic Disorders, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Sepsis, Pediatric Overdoses, Transport
Dr. Debra Hillier is a board certified pediatric and pediatric hospital medicine physician. She brings over 20 years of clinical experience in an incredibly broad range of care areas, including pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric intermediate and critical care, pediatric emergency medicine, and pediatric procedural sedation. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at a world-renowned medical institution. Dr. Hillier has extensive clinical experience both in a top-tier children’s quaternary care center as well as pediatric community hospital sites.
Dr. Hillier brings unique expertise to consulting work given her master’s degree in medical education, with specific interests in medical curriculum development, simulation and procedural competency. She has won numerous teaching awards for her work with pediatric residents and medical students. She has been an invited guest speaker for peer faculty development within the realms of medical education and pediatric interme...
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Elizabeth Flanigan, MD, MPH, MBA
Neonatology - Harvard Faculty
Westford, Massachusetts
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics
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Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Newborn Resuscitation, Neonatal Procedures, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants, Prematurity, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Neonatal Transport, Levels of Newborn Care, Neonatal Neurocritical Care, NICU Follow Up, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
I am a neonatologist practicing in academic medical center NICUs for 16+ years. Currently serve as the Chief of Clinical Operations of Department of Pediatrics at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) within Mass General Brigham Healthcare system, formerly Medical Director. Recipient of Distinguished Clinician Award at BWH in 2021. Castle Connelly Top Doctor since 2021. I hold medical licenses in MA, WA, and VA. In addition to my MD, I have a Master of Public Health and a Master of Business Administration. I hold certifications in BLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE.
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Charles G Murphy, MD
CGM PEM Consulting, PLLC
Boston, Massachusetts
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Abdominal Pain, Appendicitis, Community Hospital ER, Emergency Trauma, Fractures, Head Trauma, Pediatric Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Sepsis, Torsion, Trauma, Urgent Care Pediatrics, Wound Care
I have been practicing Pediatric Emergency Medicine since 2006. I have had the opportunity to work in a range of hospital settings - from a local academic community hospital to a quaternary Children's Hospital. I am currently practicing at Tufts Medical Center/Tufts Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. Beyond my clinical work - my current responsibilities include medical education on the resident, medical student and physician assistant levels. I have testified in court and pride myself on my meticulous review of cases as well as an accurate, honest assessment of the case with regards to the standard of care.
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Donald J. LeBlanc, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, NREMT
Delden Nurse Consulting
Paxton, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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Critical Care, Emergency Medical Services, Flight Nursing, Transport Medicine, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac, Trauma, Nurse, Stroke, Standards of Care, Pediatrics, Pulmonary
I have 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and have worked in a variety of settings. After proudly earning an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps I attended Fitchburg State College and graduated with my BSN.
I started my career as a medical/surgical nurse and gained experience in orthopedics and telemetry. I was then fortunate to participate in a Critical Care Internship at Mount Auburn Hospital and worked in the Medical/Cardiac and Surgical Intensive Care Units as well as the Emergency Department. My career progressed by gaining employment in the Emergency Department at UMass Medical Center, the only Level 1 Emergency/Trauma Center in Central Massachusetts. Working as a Staff Nurse, I cared for a wide variety of conditions in the adult and pediatric emergency/trauma departments. My responsibility increased as I assumed the role of a Resource/Charge Nurse. After 5 years, in 2010, I was honored to accept a position as a Critical Care Flig...
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Brian Berman, MD
Pediatrics/Ped Hematology-Oncology: Professor
Children's Hospital of Michigan
Birmingham , Michigan
Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Pediatrics
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anemia, sickle cell anemia, bleeding disorders, thrombosis, clotting disorders, thrombocytopenia, stroke, neonatal hemorrhage, coagulation disorders, newborn birth injury, thalassemia, newborn screening, pulmonary embolus, newborn jaundice, neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, child abuse
I am a pediatric hematologist with decades of experience at two prominent children's hospitals. Fellowship training at Yale University. Currently in active practice and engaged in a variety of leadership responsibilities (Professor of Pediatrics at medical school). Former Chair, Dept. of Pediatrics at respected Midwestern medical school. Extensive CV (clinical research, administration and education).
Experience in case reviews, depositions and testimony.I review cases with a sense integrity and "fair play". I passionately advocate when I believe that the position of the defense or plaintiff is justified and supportable.
I have practiced for many years (in parallel to my hematology practice) as a hospital based physician seeing complex general pediatric patients referred to a tertiary children's hospital for evaluation and care. Hence, I am available to review complex cases across the spectrum of pediatric medicine.
I am also available to review cases involving adults whose medical...
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Neelkamal Soares, MD
Thought Leader Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics
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Autism/autism spectrum disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Developmental delay, Intellectual disability, Learning disabilities, Child behavior issues, Special education
I am a thought leader in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP); with over 24 years experience in academic and community healthcare settings, I have special
expertise in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with consultations to primary care providers and specialists on medication management, diagnostics, educational advocacy and behavioral interventions.
I completed Pediatric residency training at University of Illinois Chicago followed by a Maternal Child Health Bureau fellowship in DBP at University of Maryland Baltimore.
I am board-certified in my field, licensed in multiple states, and have additional training in assessments for autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
I am currently Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the prestigious University of Michigan Medical School, and am leadership faculty for the Michigan Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (Mi-LEND). I have served in leade...
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Stephanie Gallagher, MD, FAAP
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Board Certified
Gallagher Medical Consulting, PLLC
Northville, Michigan
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics
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Neonatology, NICU, ELBW, Critical care, Jaundice, Hyoglycemia, Sepsis, Congenital infections, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, Developmental delay, Neonatal resuscitation, Prematurity, Pulmonary hypertension, Meconium aspiration, Birth injury, Newborn nursery, Necrotizing enterocolitis, NRP, Exchange transfusions, Pneumothorax
Stephanie Gallagher, MD, FAAP is an Attending Neonatologist with over 13 years experience in urban academic and community level Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) since graduating medical school. Dr. Gallagher is double board certified in General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. She currently practices in a semi-academic level III NICU and level II special care nursery where she oversees and teaches medical students, residents, and neonatal nurse practitioners. Dr. Gallagher attends high risk and extremely preterm deliveries, manages complex patients, performs NICU-specific procedures, and provides prenatal consultations. She also rounds on well, less complex, newborns in the nursery.
Dr. Gallagher received her bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Detroit Mercy, College of Science and Engineering. Her medical degree was obtained from Wayne State University, one month of which was spent in a Law & Medicine elective. Dr. Gallagher completed her residency ...
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Kathleen K Miller, MD
Top Doctor - Adolescent Medicine Subspecialist
Minneapolis , Minnesota
Pediatric Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics
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Adolescent medicine, Minor consent / confidentiality, Adolescent brain development, STDs / STIs, Immigrant health, sexual assault, eating disorders, standard of care for adolescent primary care, college health, accutane, sexual abuse, gender dysphoria, LGBTQ, exam accommodations, testosterone, estrogen, suicide, mandatory reporting
Kathleen (Katy) Miller is double board certified in pediatrics with a subspecialty certification in adolescent medicine, a specialty requiring a three-year fellowship through the American Board of Pediatrics. She is one of approximately 600 board certified adolescent medicine specialists in the United States.
Specific areas of interest and expertise include:
- primary care for adolescent and young adult patients (ages 12-30)
- outpatient standards of care for primary care of adolescents and young adults
- diagnosis and medical management of eating disorders
- sexual and reproductive health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections
- LGBTQ health and gender health / gender dysphoria (including puberty blockers and hormone therapy such as testosterone and estrogen)
- adolescent brain development and substance use
- sexual abuse and assault
- college health
- immigrant health and global adolescent health
- mental health of young people
- minor consent and confiden...
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Julie R Ferguson, DO
Pediatrician Expert Witness
SSM Health Medical Group
Ballwin, Missouri
Pediatrics
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Pediatrician, Missouri, Illinois, St. Louis, Board Certified, Experience as expert witness
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Kathleen Evans, MD
HealthAdvise
Missoula, Missouri
Family Medicine, Hospitalist
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Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Standard of Care, Cancer Diagnosis, Medical Records Review, Electronic Medical Records, Pediatrics, Adolescent Health Care, Diabetes, Failure to Diagnose, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Preventative Medicine, Cancer Screening, Chest Pain, Infections
Dr. Kathleen E. Evans graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and completed her residency also at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She is a experienced medical director, hospitalist with strong interests in patient safety and systems based solutions. She is a family medicine doctor in Missoula, Montana and is affiliated with MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. She has been in practice for more than 32 years. Dr.Evans has expertise in treating stroke, chronic diabetes, and chronic high blood pressure.
Training
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
Residency
University of Arizona College Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
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DANIEL K. BIXLER, MD, MMM
Physician, Broad Experience - Med/Product/Criminal
HT2 MedSolutions, LLC
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
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Emergency, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, medical negligence, product injuries, criminal defense, personal injury, disability, practice management, medical group management, medical director, health insurance, maritime medicine, travel medicine, cruise ship
Emergency medicine - 3O+ years;
Primary care practice - 10 years;
Cruise ship physician, part time - 25 years;
Medical group management - 5 years;
Health insurance management - 5 years;
Board certified: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, previously Pediatrics;
Trauma center experience - Level I, II, III;
Urban, suburban and small town Emergency;
Educator for medical students at two universities;
ATLS instructor;
Certified mediator training and experience.
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Charles S Rasmussen, D.O.
Award-Winning Family Medicine Physician
Branson, Missouri
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Family Medicine
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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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Christy Smith, RN, CCRN, CLNC
Med-Surg and Cardiovascular Critical Care Nursing
Northwest Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC
Lakeside, Montana
Critical Care Medicine, Nurse
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Critical Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, Progressive Care, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Brain Injury, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Gastro-Intestinal, Urology, Geriatrics, Pressure Injuries, Falls, Neurology
I am a Critical Care Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of high‑acuity clinical experience, originally trained in Memphis and licensed to practice across multiple states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Washington, and currently Montana under a multi‑state license. I continue to practice at the bedside and serve as a Shift Unit Supervisor in a Progressive Care Unit, bringing both hands‑on critical care expertise and lower‑level management experience to my role.
I am certified in Critical Care and deeply familiar with Standards of Nursing Care, Joint Commission requirements, and CMS regulations. My background spans ICU, cardiovascular, and progressive care environments, and I remain actively engaged in direct patient care, clinical decision‑making, and unit operations.
In addition to my clinical practice, I have been a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant since 2010, providing expert review and analysis of medical records, standards of care, and regulatory compliance. My dual p...
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Susanna Sorrentino, MD
Genetics Physician
Henderson, Nevada
Medical Genetics, Pediatrics
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Birth Defects, Metabolic, Cancer, Marfan Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Infertility, Genetic, Aortic Dissection, Brittle Bone, Birth Injury, Genetic Testing, Connective Tissue Disorder, Suspected Child Abuse
Education
Fellow in Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
Resident in Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine at Winthrop, Mineola, New York
Medical Doctor, Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, Barbados
Post-Baccalaureate Pre Medical Program, Hofstra University, Uniondale, New York
Bachelor’s in science in Psychology (Cum Laude with Honors in the Scholar’s Program), Brooklyn College, City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York
Current Position
Founder
Medical Genetics of Nevada LLC
Henderson, Nevada
Professional Experience
Chief, Section of Genetics
Department of Pediatrics
University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine
Las Vegas, Nevada
Speakers Bureau/Key Opinion Leader
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Director of the Cancer Genetics Program
Director of the...
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Cheramie Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, VWCN
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nurse, Medical Management
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geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing homes, long term care, home health, home care, fall prevention, ICU, intensive care unit, psychiatric care, correctional healthcare, pressure sores & ulcers, wound care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, tracheostomy, hemodialysis
Award-winning nurse leader. Broadly experienced including: director of nursing at skilled nursing facility, wound care certified, pediatric homecare, director of nursing at an acute care hospital, acute care travel nurse, correctional nurse, and ICU nurse.
Experience in psychiatric-geriatric care, ICU, medical-surgical, neurology, psychiatric and post-operative units.
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Eric R Weinberg, MD
PM Pediatric Care
New Jersey
Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric urgent care, malpractice, expert witness, pediatric, medical malpractice, board certified, academic
Vice President of Medical Education for PM Pediatric Care, the largest pediatric urgent care practice in the country (75 offices across 14 states).
- I create and implement regional and national standards of care for pediatricians.
- Part of my role involves the review of lawsuits and license complaints against our >500 clinicians. In addition, I have 10 years of experience in expert witness review for medical malpractice
- >10 years of experience in multiple academic Pediatric Emergency Medicine Departments as clinician and educator
- 10 years of experience in Pediatric Urgent Care Medicine as clinician and educator
- Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Glen Rock , New Jersey
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting
Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Victoria Nicholls, MS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, MPLC
Emergency Med/Urgent Care Expert Witness, PA-C
Levo Medical Consulting, LLC
Hammonton, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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physician assistant, emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, physician associate, advanced care provider, PA, PA-C, critical care, failure to diagnose, standard of care, medical chronologies, delay in diagnosis, myocardial infarction, sepsis, airway management, stroke, medication error, pediatrics
Victoria Nicholls, PA-C received both her Bachelors of Science in Biology and Masters of Science in Physician Assistant degrees from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ.
Over the following 13 years, Ms. Nicholls has practiced nearly exclusively in the fields of Emergency and Urgent Care Medicine. Aside from her clinical work, Ms. Nicholls was an Adjunct Professor, Clinical Instructor and Guest Lecturer for Philadelphia University’s Physician Assistant Program (now Thomas Jefferson University’s Physician Assistant Program). In 2021, Ms. Nicholls and her business partner founded Levo Medical Consulting, LLC, more information can be found at https://levomedconsulting.com/services/.
Ms. Nicholls is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine through the NCCPA. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Society of Emergency Me...
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Alicia Ann Brennan
Pediatric Hospitalist 25+ yrs clinical experience
Princeton, New Jersey
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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inpatient, hospital, NRP, cellulitis, pediatric surgery, asthma, pediatric infectious disease, emergency department, CODE, bronchiolitis, transfers, MHCI, quality improvement, malpractice, PALS, stabilization, pediatrics
I trained at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and did my residency at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I have worked for CHOP for 30 years as a Pediatric Hospitalist first at Abington Memorial Hospital and currently at Penn Medicine Princeton Health. I am Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. My focus is on clinical care and quality improvement. I am happy to analyze cases and evaluate clinical care based on meeting the standard of care. I am currently working on a Master of Health Care Innovation (MCHI) at The University of Pennsylvania while still actively treating and evaluating patients in our ER and on the inpatient unit. My experience includes stabilizing children for transfer should they need to go to a tertiary care setting. I am current in PALS, NRP and ATLS/ACLS.
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Stephen Alerhand, MD
National Ultrasound Leader; Full-time Emergency MD
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound
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echocardiography, critical care echocardiography, pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, pulmonary hypertension, myocardial infarction, cardiac tamponade, pericardial tamponade, arthrocentesis, spinal epidural abscess, point-of-care ultrasound, POCUS, trauma, pediatrics, appendicitis, regional anesthesia, nerve blocks, cholecystitis
Stephen Alerhand MD is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He serves as Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Division and its Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography (AEMUS) Fellowship. After his undergraduate graduation from Brown University with an Sc.B. in Neuroscience, Dr. Alerhand completed both his Emergency Medicine Residency and Ultrasound Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
He has been bestowed with institutional, regional, and national awards in emergency ultrasound education, including from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. In addition to Emergency Medicine, Dr. Alerhand is also board-certified in Critical Care Echocardiography (CCeXAM). He has published 50+ peer-reviewed publications in emergency ultrasound and critical care echocardiography. Nationally, Dr. Alerhand serves as Editor-in-Chief for the PEERcert+ QBank and as Revi...
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Nancy J. Wright, M.D.
Sapello, New Mexico
Pediatrics
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Rural Hospital Pediatrics, Community Pediatrics, General Pediatric Newborn Care, Primary Care Pediatrics
20 years of experience working in a full-range of pediatrics, from hospital newborn care to college students. My practice experience is in a rural setting with limited access to specialist care in a hospital and community with few pediatric resources.
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Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert (Adult & Pediatrics)
Ajani Medical Consulting PLLC
New Mexico
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, child abuse/neglect, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, delay in diagnosis, wrongful death, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Texas. He has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical malpractice and criminal cases throughout the United States. He can provide services involving affidavit of merit, chart review, written report, deposition, trial testimony, and cross-examination preparation. Dr. Ajani makes an intentional effort to provide my opinion in clear and understandable terms with the goal of educating the judge and jury about the medical basis for the facts of the case, as they relate to negligence, causation and damages.
As a clinician, Dr. Ajani attended medical school at Boston University and completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Since then, he has worked as a staff physician and instructor at large academic institutions as well as small community hospitals. He has an active state license TX in good standing.
Contact by email: abdallah.ajani.md@gmail.c...
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Michael Tunik, MD
Pediatric Emergency Med Physician NYU Grossman SOM
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
NY, New York
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Research, Professor NYU SOM, Child Abuse, EMS for Children, Pediatric Resuscitation, Research Design, Statistics, Pediatric: Poisoning, Sepsis, Shock, Respiratory Failure, Critical Asthma, Neonatal Sepsis
Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Grossman SOM
Attending Physician, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center
Research Director for NYU Grossman SOM, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Board Certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
35 years of Clinical Experience as Attending Physician at NYU / Bellevue
Bellevue Hospital Center - Level 1 Trauma Center, Re implantation Center, Stroke Center, Spinal Cord Injury Center, Cardiac Center. Pediatric Emergency Care Center, Pediatric Critical Care Center
Research and Expertise in Pediatric EMS care, Pediatric Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest, Pediatric Neurological Emergencies, Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies.
Published > 90 articles, 5 textbook chapters, and Co Editor of 5 EMS resource texts for EMS prehospital care of children.
I have reviewed over 32 cases as an Expert in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. I have consulted for both Plaintiff and Defense. I have te...
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Stuart C Silverstein, MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician/ Author
New York
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate
Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the New York Medical College.
Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification.
Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pediat...
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Stephanie L Burgess, MPAS, BS, PA-C
Burgess Experts INC
Farmingdale, New York
Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine
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Orthopedics, First Assist, Surgery, Opioid prescribing, pediatrics, adults, geriatric, lead PA
Over 10 years as a full time Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Physician Assistant assessing patients and performing surgery. Prescribing and monitoring opioid and other medications in pediatrics, adults and geriatric population.
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Anneli Barrios, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychology Expert Witness
New York, New York
Neuropsychology, Pediatrics
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Child, Forensic, Evaluation, Munchausen by Proxy, Second Opinion, Developmental Disabilities, Bilingual, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Record Review, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Multilingual, PTSD, Custody, Finnish, Trauma, Mandarin, Lead Poisoning, Adolescent, Film / Movie Industry
Certified Forensic Examiner
Multilingual / Bilingual Mandarin / Cantonese Neuropsychology Evaluations offered.
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) offered.
Independent Neuropsychological / Medical Evaluations (INME) offered.
Specialty areas: TBI, PTSD, various other medical conditions & injuries, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Extensive experience in evaluating and diagnosing all conditions included in the DSM.
Over 20 years of experience.
Never lost a case.
Evaluations available for the following populations: pediatric, adolescents, and adults.
Willingness and extensive experience traveling to various states.
Extensive experience in servicing international clients.
Extensive experience servicing Film / Movie industry clients & other clients requiring high levels of privacy and / or discretion.
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Vinci Jones, MD, FACS
Dix Hills, New York
Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery
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laparoscopic surgery, neonatal surgery, pediatrics, neonatology, robotic surgery, GI surgery, gastroenterology, pediatric urology, pediatric gynecology, adolescent gynecology, global surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, pediatric thoracic surgery
I am a pediatric general and specialist surgeon with 24 years experience, spanning both academic and a busy clinical practice. After having the opportunity to train at some of the busiest centers in the world in India and Australia, I worked as a pediatric surgeon abroad for 9 years, followed by a busy practice as an Attending Pediatric Surgeon in the United States for the last 15 years. My training abroad was recognized by the University of State of New York and the American College of Surgeons. I am licensed to practice medicine in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. My unique experience makes me adept at both open and minimal invasive surgery and has enabled me to amass a large experience relevant to my specialty in a relatively short period of time.
Concurrent with my clinical practice has been an academic practice that has included training medical students, resident pediatricians, resident general surgeons and pediatric surgery fellows. I have 30 peer reviewed pub...
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Linda Siegel, MD
Pediatric critical care medicine expert
New York, New York
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care
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Pediatrics, sepsis, respiratory failure, ARDS, multi-organ system failure, pediatric sedation, cardiac arrest, ICU procedures
I am a practicing pediatric intensivist with 25+ years experience. I am currently an assistant professor of Pediatrics at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York. I am board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Palliative Medicine. I have extensive experience in caring for infants and children with all forms of critical illness including respiratory failure, ARDS, multi-organ system failure, septic shock, congenital heart disease, trauma, renal failure, and liver failure. I have cared for children after bone marrow transplant as well as liver and kidney transplants and children on ECMO. I have experience in chart review and with depositions. I will give you an honest opinion about the validity of your case.
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Eric R Weinberg, MD
PM Pediatric Care
Croton on Hudson, New York
Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric urgent care, malpractice, expert witness, pediatric, medical malpractice, board certified, academic
Vice President of Medical Education for PM Pediatric Care, the largest pediatric urgent care practice in the country (75 offices across 14 states).
- I create and implement regional and national standards of care for pediatricians.
- Part of my role involves the review of lawsuits and license complaints against our >500 clinicians. In addition, I have 10 years of experience in expert witness review for medical malpractice
- >10 years of experience in multiple academic Pediatric Emergency Medicine Departments as clinician and educator
- 10 years of experience in Pediatric Urgent Care Medicine as clinician and educator
- Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
New York
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting
Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Gary Mak, MD, FAAP
NEONATAL RESUSCITATION & PEDIATRIC EXPERT
PLAINVIEW, New York
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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Neonatal resuscitation, Birth injury, GBS sepsis, Hypoglycemia, Kernicterus, Erb Palsy, Brachial Plexus, HIE, Volvulus, Missed delayed wrong diagnosis, BRUE or ALTE, Late preterm, Subgaleal hemorrhage, Nursery, NICU, Shoulder Dystocia, Septic joint, Hip dysplasia, Osteomyelitis, Status Asthmaticus
-Double board-certified pediatric hospitalist and pediatrician
-8+ years of clinical practice (plus 3 years of residency)
-1,000+ high-risk deliveries attended
-Level II NICU
-Nursery
-Pediatric consultation in the Emergency Department
-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) instructor
-Clinical Associate Professor
-Editor-in-Chief
I am available via call, text, and email, 24/7. If I missed you, expect a reply within 8 hours.
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Natasha Shapiro, MD
Neonatologist Attending, Level 3 NICU
Rego Park, New York
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics
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Neonatology, Neonatologist, NICU, Periviable, Newborn, Resuscitation, NRP, Simulation, Director, Education, HIE, Prematurity, Baby, NEC, Formula, Breastfeeding, Sepsis, Intubation, Hypothermia, Seizures
Natasha Shapiro, MD is a board-certified neonatologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College. She serves as an attending physician in the Division of Neonatology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens, where she has practiced since 2016, and since 2024 has been the Director of the Newborn Simulation and Education Program.
Dr. Shapiro earned her B.A. from Columbia University and her M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Hospital, followed by a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center and a Simulation Education fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is double board-certified in General Pediatrics (2013) and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (2018).
Her clinical expertise spans neonatal intensive care, resuscitation, perinatal counseling, breastfeeding education, and healthcare quality improvement. She has spearheaded several innovative programs, including t...
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Louisa N Ferrara-Gonzalez, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMCT
Infant Feeding and Swallowing Specialist
Louisa Ferrara, SLP, PC
Garden City, New York
Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities
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swallow, Feeding, bottle, breastfeeding, NICU, infant, neonate, premature, preterm, dysphagia, aspiration, airway compromise, swallow study, therapy, therapist, speech pathologist, meals, eating, diagnosis, treatment
Dr. Louisa is an internationally sought out mentor, advisor, consultant, presenter and clinical specialists on all topics related to neonatal/pediatric feeding and swallowing development and disorders. She has earned a doctoral degree in speech and language pathology and holds additional specialization as a:
· Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing disorders
· Board Certified Neonatal Therapist
· Certified Lactation Counselor
· Neonatal Touch and Massage Certified Therapist
· Trauma-Informed Professional
Dr. Louisa has over 15 years of clinical experience working with medically fragile infants and children. Her clinical focus is on NICU infants and supporting parents as they learn all about their new, unique infant. As an active researcher, Dr. Louisa and her team at NYU Langone aim to advance the evidence to support appropriate feeding practices for infants admitted to the NICU and beyond. She publishes her research in high-standing...
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Karen J Greer, MD MPH
Primary Care and Public Health Pediatrician
New York, New York
Pediatrics, Public Health
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Herschel Lessin, MD
Poughkeepsie, New York
Pediatrics
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General pediatrics, General Pediatric care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatric, Community pediatrics, Outpatient pediatrics, Board Certified, Newborn, infant, adolescent, infections, hip dysplasia, respiratory illness, Pediatric emergencies, documentation, nursery
Dr. Herschel Lessin has been a practicing Pediatrician from 1982 - 2023, and has served as an expert witness in Pediatric malpractice litigation since 1987, working for both plaintiff and defense. Trained at Stanford and Yale, Dr. Lessin has experience in case review as well as both deposition and trial testimony. He was a founding member and Vice President of one of the larger US single specialty Pediatric practices with 8 locations and 26 clinicians, His practice includes children from birth through college.
Dr. Lessin is active on a national policy level, having been co-lead author on several American Academy of Pediatrics policy statements and technical reports, as well as being a member of the authoring committee on several others. He is co-editor of the 2019 AAP ADHD Toolkit. He reviews a majority of AAP policy statements making comments for possible revision as needed. He has been a member of the Committee on Practice/Ambulatory Medicine and the Payer Advocacy Advisory Commi...
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Carey Williams, MD, MPH, FAAP
Greensboro, North Carolina
Pediatrics, General Practice
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Infants, Children, Adolescents, ADHD, Primary Care, Newborns, Standard of Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Development, Behavior, Failure to Thrive, Nutrition, Vaccines, Sexual/child abuse, neglect, Allergies, Asthma, Obesity, Infections, Rashes
Dr. Carey C. Williams is board-certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She works at a large suburban outpatient pediatrics clinic which serves 16,000+ patients from birth to 19 years of age. As a general pediatrician, she sees thousands of patients annually for acute and preventive care, and has experience with hospital care of the well newborn. She has served as lead physician for clinic- and community-based quality improvement initiatives, participates in regular CME activities, and practices evidence-based medicine according to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. She also teaches and supervises medical students on a regular basis.
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Emily Greenwald, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Director
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
Medical Director, Pediatric Emergency Department, Duke University
Dr. Greenwald is a highly respected physician and Medical Director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Duke University, where she leads operational initiatives to ensure the highest quality of care. A nationally recognized expert in pediatric airway management and trauma simulation, Dr. Greenwald has extensive clinical expertise across all areas of pediatric emergency medicine, with particular focus on pediatric pre-hospital care, community emergency department settings, pediatric trauma, and pediatric sepsis.
In addition to clinical excellence, Dr. Greenwald is a distinguished educator known for translating complex medical concepts into clear, concise explanations that resonate with lay juries. His/her ability to communicate effectively and responsively ensures that deadlines are consistently met, and the case is presented with precision and clarity.
With a commitment to excellence in both clinical and proced...
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Shaoleen K Daly, MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
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Internist, Children, emergency, primary care, elder abuse, Pediatrician, Adults, urgent care, child injury, polypharmacy, Internal Medicine, newborn, infant, developmental delay, Medication Errors, Child abuse, Neonate, hospitalist, hospice, Adverse Drug Reactions
Dr. Daly is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and is a diplomate of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. She has over six years of post-graduate experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of medical illnesses affecting patients across the entire lifespan from newborns and infants to adolescents and geriatric adults.
In her Internal Medicine practice, Dr. Daly manages a comprehensive range of acute and chronic adult conditions. She has significant experience in the diagnosis and management of critical adult concerns frequently seen in medical-legal cases, including sepsis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and acute respiratory failure. Her expertise includes the management of complex chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart failure, COPD, and diabetes mellitus, including the optimization of A1c levels in high-risk populations.
Dr. Daly is a specialist in Transitional Medicine,...
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Jonathan Gully, MD
Cincinnati, Ohio
Family Medicine, General Practice
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Primary Care, Urgent Care, Preventative Medicine, Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Diabetes, Cancer Screening, Failure to Diagnose, Adolescent Health Care, Chest Pain, Infections, Gynecology
Dr. Gully is board certified in Family Medicine, currently practicing full-time as a Primary Care Physician, including care through telemedicine. In addition to treating patients he also supervises Nurse Practitioners and medical students. Prior to this he practiced in both Urgent Care Centers and Hospital settings. He earned an MD from the University of Cincinnati and completed residency in Chicago. Dr. Gully has recent experience in cases involving failure to diagnose, cancer screening, anticoagulation therapy, orthopedics, infections, and morbidity following inpatient and outpatient surgery. He has been lauded for his written and oral communication skills, as well as poise during testimony. Dr. Gully has experience working for plaintiff and defense attorneys, and is comfortable with both. He has also consulted in criminal cases.
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Roger P Barton, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Critical Care Physician (PICU)
Covenant Children's Hospital - Lubbock, Texas
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care, Pediatric Trauma, sepsis, septic shock, ECMO, Pediatrics, respiratory failure, Pediatric Transport, pneumonia, pulmonary hypertension, multiorgan failure, renal failure, CPR, mechanical ventilation
I have practiced for over 30 years in pediatric critical care medicine and have been medical director of Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis (Tulsa, OK) 20-bed tertiary care PICU from 1998 - 2021. I am currently the Director of Pediatric / Neonatal ECMO at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, Texas and also work as a pediatric intensivist at El Paso Children's Hospital in El Paso, Texas.
I am board certified in both Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and General Pediatric Medicine. I have significant experience in pediatric critical care, pediatric cardiovascular surgical intensive care, pediatric emergency medicine, and pediatric hospital medicine. I am also well versed in both VV and VA ECMO and have directed ECMO programs (10 annual average cases) for over 25 years. Working in Level 1 (tertiary) PICU's, I have extensive experience with high frequency ventilation (HFOV), inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
I have been a medical ad...
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Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
DBP Doc, PLLC, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Education, Consultation, & Training
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities
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Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, developmental delay, special education school services, premature infants, adoption, foster care, child trauma, racism, bullying, autism, intellectual disability, genetic disorders, learning problems, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, behavior problems, racial trauma, ableism
I am a board-certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician with 20 years of experience and expertise in developmental delays, developmental disabilites, behavioral health conditions, child trauma and adversity, racism, adoption and foster care.
Dr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin is an African American cis-gender woman who is a board certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, wife, mother, and grandmother and lives on farm. She is a life-long anti-oppression/pro-liberation child advocate and Social Justice Warrior.
Dr. Spinks-Franklin serves on multiple national committees, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SODBP) Executive Committee, American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Subboard, and is Past-President of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Dr. Spinks-Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated with honors with a Docto...
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Andre Fallot, MD,MPH
Pediatric Pulmonary and Critical Care Expert
EC3 Consulting
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology
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Pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy, Bronchiolitis, pneumonia, dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, ecmo, septic shock, anaphylaxis, Asthma, status asthmaticus, status epilepticus, croup, altered mental status, ems transport, intubation, pneumothorax
Dr. Fallot is a triple board-certified physician and retired Army Colonel with over 25 years of combined academic medicine and military service. He serves as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Saint Francis Children's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He maintains a full time clinical workload caring for the regions’s sickest children, to include patients needing mechanical ventilation, ECMO, or continuous renal replacement therapy (dialysis). He actively teaches residents, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
He completed his undergraduate education at West Point. He then trained at Georgetown (MD), UC Berkeley (MPH), and fellowship-trained in Pediatric Pulmonology at UCSF and Pediatric Critical Care at Seattle Children's / University of Washington. Dr. Fallot has served as Consultant to the Army Surgeon General and has been recognized with the Legion of Merit and two Bronze Stars.
He has served as an expert witness in over 25 cases, provided 6 depositions, an...
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Prafulchandra U Bhatt, MD, F.A.A.P.
General Peds: clinical care, teaching research
Praful U Bhatt, MD, LLC
Mill Hall, Pennsylvania
Pediatrics
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Newborns, Infants, Children and Adolescent routine and sick care, both outpatient and inpatient. Interest in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, GI disorders in children, Delayed development, Emotional and Behavioral disorders in children, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Board Certification in Pediatrics, by the American Board of Pediatrics.
- Chief of Section of Pediatrics at UPMC Lock Haven, PA, 1983-2017. Currently Maintaining privileges in Maternal Child Health Section at UPMC Williamsport, as a community physician
- Assistant Clinical Professor, PA program, The Commonwealth University, Lock Haven, PA
- Member, Advisory Board, PA Program, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
- Research participation and multiple publications in peer reviewed journals on several topics in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Presentations to prenatal classes on Newborn and Infant Nutrition and Safety and Injury prevention in Newborns, Infants and Children
- Teaching students in Nursing, PA students and Medical students
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Deborah Cunningham, DNP
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Cunningham Consultants
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Behavioral and Social Sciences, Hospital Administration
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Hospital Operations, Pediatrics, Hospital Executive, Rural healthcare, Womens Healthcare OB/GYN, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, Inpatient Psychiatric Units, Behavioral Health Hospital, Behavioral Health Crisis, Neuromodulation, ECT/TMS, Medication Assisted Therapy, Psychotherapy, Telepsychiatry, New construction/design
Doctorally prepared healthcare executive with a proven track record of success in hospital operations across a variety of settings and specialities. Previous roles include Senior Vice President, Hospital President, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. Expertise in behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorders) to include inpatient psychiatry (adults, children and adolescents), residential drug and alcohol, emergency department care, behavioral health urgent care, crisis care, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, individual counseling, psychotherapy, medication assisted therapy, acute care hospital consult liaison program, neuromodulation services and telepsychiatry services. Also experienced in women, infant and children's operations, rural healthcare hospital operations, and new healthcare building designs.
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Christie Mitstifer, MSN, MHA, RN, CNLCP
Pediatric Home Health Nurse & Life Care Planner
Mitstifer & Co.
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Medical Cost Projection, Mechanical Ventilation, Home health, Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Clinical Director, CPAP, Tracheostomy, Complex Care Management, GTube, Genetic disorder, Seizure, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury, Private duty nursing, Hospice, Cardiac defect, Special needs, Dysphagia, Nurse
Christie Mitstifer is an accomplished and highly qualified healthcare professional who leverages over 15 years of diverse clinical, administrative, and consulting experience to bridge the gap between complex patient care and legal healthcare analysis. Holding an associate in nursing, a bachelor’s in liberal arts, and dual master’s degrees in nursing (MSN) and healthcare administration (MHA), Ms. Mitstifer possesses a robust educational foundation that supports her specialized expertise. She holds advanced certifications in nurse life care planning and medical cost projection, and maintains active memberships in premier professional organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners and Legal Nurse Consultants, where she also serves on conference committees and leadership boards.
Ms. Mitstifer’s extensive clinical background spans home health, rehabilitation, hospice, and pediatric care. She specializes in delivering high-acuity, hands-on care for patients...
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Deborah L. Silver, M.D.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pediatrics, Hospitalist
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Pediatric Hospitalist, Hospitalist Pediatrics, Inpatient Pediatrics, General Pediatrics, Pediatrics General, Pediatrician, consultative pediatrician
Board Certified Pediatric Hospitalist; Board certified Pediatrician; Pediatric Hospitalist for 28 years; Educator for Pediatric and Family Practice Residents; qualified to review Pediatric Emergency care; qualified to review Pediatric outpatient care.
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Dr Allison Schuessler, DO FAAP
Trusted Pediatric Expert, Professor of Pediatrics
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Pediatrics
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Vaccines, Pediatric Mental Health, Pediatric Acute Care, ADHD, Depression, Pediatric Dermatology, Well Baby Care, Well Child Care, Anxiety, Developmental Screening, Pediatric Standard of Care, EPSDT Guidelines, Lead Exposure, Behavior, Antibiotics
Dr. Allison Schuessler, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience in both general pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. She provides comprehensive care in outpatient and emergency settings, blending up-to-date clinical knowledge with advanced training in pediatric mental health and pediatric dermatology. Since 2016, she has served as a pediatrician at Geisinger Medical Center and as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at St. Mary’s Medical Center, caring for a broad spectrum of pediatric conditions from routine wellness to urgent, high-acuity cases.
An award-winning clinical educator, Dr. Schuessler is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. She regularly teaches medical students and residents, lectures on topics such as ADHD, adolescent health, and skin conditions, and authors patient education materials and professional publications.
Dr. Schuessler’s leadership extends to professional service, including elected a...
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Stephen M Sandelich, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine/General Pediatrics
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Substance Abuse Disorders, Emergency, Critical Care, General Pediatrics, Sedation, Mental Health Emergencies, Airway Emergencies, Resuscitation, Pain, Respiratory Emergencies, Cardiology, Sepsis, Poisoning, Nutrition, Orthopedics, Dehydration, Asthma, Shock, Allergy
Dr. Stephen M. Sandelich, a distinguished pediatric emergency medicine physician, currently serves as an Attending Physician at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and holds an Assistant Professorship in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. With a robust educational background, Dr. Sandelich obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Pediatrics at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children.
Dr. Sandelich's clinical and research expertise encompasses a wide range of pediatric emergencies, including but not limited to substance abuse disorders, mental health crises, and the development of emergency department-based interventions. His certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS, ensuring his comprehensive preparedness for emergency medical situations.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sandelich has demonstra...
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Erin Troup-Drebot, LPC, NCC, CT, IMH-E (IV)
Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mental Health, Pediatrics
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Children, Infant, Early Childhood, child development, trauma, foster care, baby, toddler, anxiety, kids, adoption, attachment
Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in early childhood social emotional needs, particularly attachment, grief & loss, trauma and anxiety. With special attention to issues related to childhood mental health concerns and issues that contribute to that such as foster care, adoption, trauma, divorce etc... Erin Continues to practice in Pennsylvania and supervises multiple providers in their provision of services to children and families as well.
Erin has trained in Multiple states on Infant and early childhood attachment. She has spent 20 years in the field with experiences in multiple spaces such as outpatient care, Early Intervention, Partial Hospitalization, non profit programs, child welfare, Intensive Behavioral Health Services.
Pa Licensed Professional Counselor
Endorsed Infant Mental Health Professional
Member of the PA State Advisory Council on Early Education and Care
PA Association for Infant Mental Health Board appointment
Adjunct Faculty at the Univers...
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Dustin D Flannery, DO, MSCE
Academic Neonatologist
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia / University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics
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Neonatal infection, neonatal sepsis, group B strep, GBS, prematurity, premature, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, NICU, newborn, obstetrics, HIE
Dustin Daniel Flannery, DO, MSCE, is a board-certified neonatologist with more than a decade of clinical experience in neonatal-perinatal medicine and pediatrics. He practices in both Level III and Level IV academic neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), where he manages critically ill premature and term infants, attends high-risk deliveries, provides perinatal consultations, and cares for newborns in the well nursery setting. His clinical practice spans routine newborn care as well as intensive care management of critically ill preterm and term infants, including resuscitation, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, extreme prematurity, respiratory failure, and other complex neonatal conditions.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Flannery is an established physician-scientist and clinical epidemiologist with extensive experience in neonatal infectious diseases, neonatal outcomes research, and pharmacoepidemiology. He has authored more than 75 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts...
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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
South Carolina
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
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Kate Wise, DNP
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
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pediatrics, family medicine, inpatient, outpatient, critical care, urology, nephrology, child abuse, developmental disabilities, surgery, general practice, medical management, genetics, nutrition, obesity, pain management, radiology, physician assistant, spine surgery, pediatric urology
I am a board certified Family medicine nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the nursing field. My background encompasses critical care, inpatient and outpatient nursing, family medicine, and extensive pediatric specialty experience. I have been requested as a guest speaker for both doctoral level students and various specialty conferences over the years. I am proficient in medical chart reviewing, and my work as both an RN and as a medical provider gives me a unique perspective to bring as an expert witness. My exceptional oral and written skills as well as outstanding time management serve as a significant benefit to the attorney and case at hand. I am enthusiastic to save the attorney both time and money while providing excellent expert witness services.
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Jennifer Snow, MD, MBA
Memphis, Tennessee
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Healthcare Administration
I have extensive experience in Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatric Hospital Medicine and am board certified in both Pediatric Critical Care and General Pediatrics. My residency and fellowship training were completed at Weill Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital. I have over 15 years of clinical experience and have served as Department Chair and Medical Director for 8 years. I am now Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Women’s and Children’s Hospital. I am highly experienced in caring for infants, children, and adolescents with all forms of critical illness including respiratory failure, ARDS, multi-system organ failure, sepsis, shock, and procedural sedation.
I am highly experienced in pediatric case reviews serving on multiple hospital professional practice evaluation committees. I also hold a Physician Executive MBA with education, knowledge, and experience in health care law and administration. I am in good standing with Tennessee and Virginia medical boards, hold active licen...
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Barbara-Jo Achuff, MD
Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist
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Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Cardiac Care, Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Sedation, ECMO, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure, Resuscitation, Post-Operative Care, Clinical Informatics, Opioid Management, Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), Heart Transplant
Dr. Barbara-Jo Achuff is a dual board-certified physician in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Clinical Informatics with over 25 years of clinical experience in high-acuity medical environments. She currently serves as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Her distinguished career includes tenure at three of the nation's top-tier pediatric institutions: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Texas Children’s Hospital, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Dr. Achuff completed an advanced fellowship in Cardiac Intensive Care and specializes in the management of complex congenital heart disease, post-operative cardiac care, and mechanical circulatory support, including ECMO. She is a recognized leader in medication safety and sedation stewardship, having served as a leader on Sedation Oversight Committees for over a decade and published NIH-funded research on opioid weaning and analg...
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Fredrick A. McCurdy, MD, PhD, MBA
Published Experience in Reflux Nephropathy
Training=Doctor, LLC
Corpus Christi, Texas
Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology
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urinary tract infection, obstructive nephropathy, vesicoureteral reflux, reflux nephropathy, chronic renal disease, spina bifida, spinal dysraphism
Dr. Fredrick McCurdy has built his career on the cornerstone of public service. As the leading pediatric nephrologist in Southern Texas and being Board-Certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology, he has used his expertise to serve patients needing renal intervention. As Medical Director for Star Kids, a managed Medicaid program of the Driscoll Health Plan, he is a well-known advocate for children with disabilities and from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
In addition, Dr. McCurdy has focused on developing the next generation of doctors throughout his career as an active faculty member of Driscoll Children’s Hospital and a clinical faculty member at area hospitals. Given his career rooted in service (retired Colonel USAF), this initiative-taking approach to medicine, public health policy, and medical education has fueled his approach to facilitating healthy lives for children and preparing the generations of doctors who serve them.
He is a well-regarded speak...
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Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert (Adult & Pediatrics)
Ajani Medical Consulting PLLC
Sugar Land, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, child abuse/neglect, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, delay in diagnosis, wrongful death, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Texas. He has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical malpractice and criminal cases throughout the United States. He can provide services involving affidavit of merit, chart review, written report, deposition, trial testimony, and cross-examination preparation. Dr. Ajani makes an intentional effort to provide my opinion in clear and understandable terms with the goal of educating the judge and jury about the medical basis for the facts of the case, as they relate to negligence, causation and damages.
As a clinician, Dr. Ajani attended medical school at Boston University and completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Since then, he has worked as a staff physician and instructor at large academic institutions as well as small community hospitals. He has an active state license TX in good standing.
Contact by email: abdallah.ajani.md@gmail.c...
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Melinda M. Holliday, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse/Urgent Care/General Pediatrician
Austin, Texas
Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine
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Pediatric Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Standard of Care, Vaccines, Pediatric Procedures, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Child Abuse/Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Lacerations, Allergic Reactions, Fractures, Asthma, ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety
Board certified Pediatrician with broad clinical experience in general, hospitalist, telemedicine, urgent care and emergency pediatric medicine. Dr. Holliday practiced for 6 years as a Pediatric ER attending in a Level II Trauma Center in NYC including supervising ER and Pediatric medical residents as well as mid level providers. She has worked extensively with underserved populations, both urban and rural, including migrant communities and is fluent in Spanish. She currently works in general, urgent care and telemedicine pediatrics in Austin, Texas which includes acute management of lacerations, fractures, asthma exacerbations, allergic reactions, medication reactions, foreign bodies, animal bites, rabies prevention management, MVAs, wound care and head trauma. Her general pediatric practice focuses on adolescent medicine and asthma management. She has also been a telemedicine physician since 2017 with multiple providers.
Fellow, American Board of Pediatrics
Board Eligible, Urgent...
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Ronald Bronicki, MD
Houston, Texas
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology
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Pediatrics, pediatric intensive care, pediatric cardiac intensive care
I have been a medical legal expert for upwards of 20 years. My area of expertise is pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric cardiac critical care medicine.
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Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
DBP Doc, PLLC, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Education, Consultation, & Training
Texas
Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities
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Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, developmental delay, special education school services, premature infants, adoption, foster care, child trauma, racism, bullying, autism, intellectual disability, genetic disorders, learning problems, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, behavior problems, racial trauma, ableism
I am a board-certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician with 20 years of experience and expertise in developmental delays, developmental disabilites, behavioral health conditions, child trauma and adversity, racism, adoption and foster care.
Dr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin is an African American cis-gender woman who is a board certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, wife, mother, and grandmother and lives on farm. She is a life-long anti-oppression/pro-liberation child advocate and Social Justice Warrior.
Dr. Spinks-Franklin serves on multiple national committees, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SODBP) Executive Committee, American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Subboard, and is Past-President of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Dr. Spinks-Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated with honors with a Docto...
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Renee S. Rodrigues-D'Souza, MD
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician
The Whole Child Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, PLLC
Houston, Texas
Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics
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Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Intellectual Disability, History of Prematurity, Special Education Services, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Genetic Diagnoses, ADHD, Motor Disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay, Speech and Language Disorders, Behavior Problems, Educational Accommodations
Double-boarded in Pediatrics and Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. Former Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine for over 10 years and worked at The Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics and Autism at Texas Children’s Hospital during that time. Practiced at The Child Study Center in Fort Worth, Texas prior to joining The Meyer Center. Additionally, provided medical consultation for students at the Jane Justin School and adjoining Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program in Fort Worth.
Completed Fellowship in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and stayed on for two more years as faculty before moving to Fort Worth. During that time, participated in multidisciplinary patient assessments, multispecialty clinics, and served as the Director of TrYAD—Transition Clinic for Young Adults with Disabilities. Played an active role throughout academic career in educating pediatric residents and Developmental &...
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Anca Pamfil, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology, General Pediatrics
DFW Pediatric Endocrinology PLLC
Plano, Texas
Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatrics
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general pediatrics, diabetes, hypothyroidism, thyroid, hormones, adrenal hormones, obesity medicine, nutrition, growth hormone deficiency, short stature, precocious puberty, pituitary disease, hypoglycemia, growth, pediatric endocrinology, insulin resistance, weight loss
Dr. Anca Pamfil is a highly qualified and experienced physician specializing in pediatric medicine, with triple board certifications in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity medicine. With a robust background in managing endocrine and pediatric disorders in children, Dr. Anca Pamfil is committed to delivering compassionate and evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
Expertise:
- Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric endocrine disorders, including but not limited to diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid disorders, puberty disorders and metabolic syndromes.
- Extensive clinical experience treating diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally competent care through fluency in both English and Spanish.
- Proven ability to communicate complex medical information to a variety of audiences, including parents, healthcare providers, and legal professionals.
Previous Experience:
- Served as a medical board reviewer for the Texas Medical B...
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Jacob A Young, MD
EMERGENCY MEDICINE - DFW
Allen, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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Trauma, Hyponatremia, Stemi, Ultrasound, ACS, Pneumothorax, Stroke, Hemothorax, Burn, Appendicitis, Pediatrics, Cholecystitis, Respiratory failure, Liver failure, Heart attack, Kidney failure, EKG interpretation, Fracture, Epidural hematoma, Dislocation
I trained at John Peter Smith Hospital, which is a Level 1 Trauma Center and Tertiary Care Referral Center for North Texas with over 110,000 patient visits annually. I now work clinically at Baylor Scott & White - Irving ER.
I have extensive experience in peer review, providing informed expert opinion about the appropriateness of care, medical necessity, bill review - including reviewing charges against Usual, Customary, and Reasonable fees. I have extensive experience in utilizing the PMIC handbook. I primarily review care and charges associated with ER encounters involving a patient who presents following a Motor Vehicle Collision.
I have served as an EDQA committee member at Baylor Scott & White - Irving for the last 3 years and am one of the primary reviewers. I function to review cases brought before the committee and present them to the EDQA committee, assessing whether care was appropriate from an ER physician and going into detail into how care could have been better deliv...
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Alana J Arnold, MD, MBA
Great Pediatrics, Pediatric trauma & abuse expert
Premier Pediatric Solutions
Texas
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Pediatric trauma, pediatric child abuse, pediatric orthopedic injuries, pediatric neglect, pediatric non-accidental trauma, pediatric resuscitation, pediatric sedations, pediatric emergency medicine
I have served as medical director for a community hospital, for pediatric emergency medicine since 2020. I have trained at the world's largest free-standing children's hospital and trauma center. I have wide expertise for pediatrics, and pediatric emergency medicine, child abuse, neglect, trauma, and other injuries.
I have been an expert witness several times, and have worked well with lawyers and other professionals. My work network is large, and I am able to call on other pediatric specialists that can be of assistance [radiology, orthopedics, neurology, for example]. I have my MBA in healthcare management and know how to be efficient and quite thorough with my cases.
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Monica Schwarz Josten, MD
Stanford-Trained Board-Certified Pediatrician
Sandy, Utah
Pediatrics
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General Pediatrics, Child abuse, Child neglect, Standard of care, Failure to thrive, Outpatient, Urgent care, Primary care, Telemedicine, Behavior, Development, Evidence-based medicine, Nutrition, Vaccines, Infant, Children, Teens, Newborns
Dr. Monica Schwarz Josten is a Stanford-trained board-certified general pediatrician in active clinical practice. She works at a busy private practice clinic as a primary care physician, where she sees thousands of patients each year for routine well care, growth and development, vaccinations, urgent medical needs, and mental health and behavioral concerns. In addition, she also does newborn rounds at four hospitals in the Salt Lake Valley and is experienced in telemedicine. She participates in regular CME activities to ensure she is up to date with evidence-based recommendations and standard of care practices per the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
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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
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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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Nisha Gupta, MD
Double Board Certified Pediatric Hospitalist
Falls Church, Virginia
Pediatric Hospitalist
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Febrile Infant, Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Pediatric hospitalist, Pneumonia, Respiratory distress, Viral infections, Meningitis, Kawasaki, Hyperbilirubinemia, Newborn, Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics, Seizure, Medication overdose
Dr. Gupta is double Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and General Pediatrics and is licensed in Virginia and DC.
She has over 8 years of clinical experience and completed an additional two-year fellowship training in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, which is not required to be a hospitalist. Dr. Gupta currently provides pediatric care at a large academic children’s hospital in Northern Virginia with large patient volumes and high acuity patients and also provides pediatric urgent care via telemedicine for Virginia and DC.
Alongside her clinical duties, Dr. Gupta is a patient safety and quality reviewer. She regularly assesses adherence to standards of care, identifies delays in diagnosis and treatment, evaluates documentation quality, and reconstructs timelines for readmissions, morbidity and mortality cases, and peer reviews at her institution.
Dr. Gupta is an award winning educator who teaches medical students, residents, and fellow...
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Michael Z. Blumberg, M.D., J.D., MSHA
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology with Law Training
Michael Z Blumberg LLC
Richmond, Virginia
Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics
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toxic mold, sick building syndrome, drug adverse reactions, food adverse reactions, allergy asthma diagnosis and treatment
Ten years of experience as an expert witness with special background in, toxic mold, sick building syndrome, drug adverse reactions, food adverse reactions, allergy asthma diagnosis, treatment adverse events.
Clinical Professor Department Allergy and Immunology VCUH
Current member Virginia State Child Fatality Review Team. Represent Medical Society of Virginia and appointed by past five Governors of Virginia.
Internship and Residency New York Presbyterian- Cornell University Medical Center
Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology National Jewish Health/ University of Colorado. NIH funded
Extensive clinical research and journal publications and abstracts.
Recipient community service awards and numerous Best Doctor commendations.
Background in legal thinking
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Paul Trinquero, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician- Experienced
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accident, Fracture, Critical Care, Emergencies, Emergency, General Medicine, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pediatrics, Ultrasound, Evacuation, EMS, Injury, Minor emergencies, Psych
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). Works full time in Emergency Medicine 15+ shifts per month. Emergency Physician at Riverside Regional Medical Center, a Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center (2021-Present). Operational Medical Director for Legacy EMS. USAF Vet- Prior Medical Director for the Emergency Department at USAF Hospital Langley (2021-2023). Extensive experience with Critical Care Air Transport (CCATT) and Tactical Critical Care Evacuation Team (TCCET). Deployed as Critical Care Evacuation Physician, Special Operations Task Force North & West Africa and Lead MEDEVAC Physician and Medical Advisor for Senior Leadership Summit for Special Operations Command Africa, Flintlock Exercise, Mauritania. Educational experience as Physician Assistant Rotation Coordinator, USAF Hospital Langley (2021-Present) as well as Instructor & Evaluator: Tactical Combat Casualty...
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Michael Burbridge, DO, FAAP, SFHM
20+ years, Pediatric and Newborn Hospital Medicine
Glen Allen, Virginia
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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Neonatal - perinatal medicine, newborns, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), neonatal sepsis, resuscitation (NRP PALS), jaundice, hyperbilirubinemia, kernicterus, brain injury, asthma, respiratory failure, dehydration, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), standard of care, COVID, meningitis, sepsis, transition of care, vaccine
Experience:
- Double board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and General Pediatrics
- 20+ years experience in pediatrics, pediatric hospital medicine, newborn medicine, and NICU
- Award winning teacher with experience explaining complex medical topics
- Associate Professor at multiple medical schools (George Washington University, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine)
- Pediatric Peer Review Committee chairman
- Chief of pediatric medical staff, section chief, medical director, committee chair, site leader for several quality improvement projects
- Expert witness in many child abuse and neglect cases, including deposition and trial testimony
- Distinguished speaker at national society meetings and lecturer to attending physicians, residents, and medical students
- Active clinical practice at community and academic hospitals and previous partner in private practice
Education:
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP
Legal Nurse Consulting
Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.
Seattle, Washington
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
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Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care.
As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...
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Daniel J Tolson, MD
Physician Expert in Child Development and Behavior
Developmental Pediatrics Northwest
Puyallup, Washington
Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics
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Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, ADHD, Post-traumatic Stress, Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Issues, Education Accomodations, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Special Education, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, Intellectual Disability (IDD), School Troubles, Genetic Conditions, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
I am dual board-certified in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics and General Pediatrics. For more than 20 years, I served as a military physician, practicing in Maryland, Texas, Oklahoma, and Washington State. After completing my military career, I founded a private medical practice, where I continue to work as a physician and business owner. I am licensed to practice medicine in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Texas, and Indiana.
My clinical work focuses on developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learning disabilities (ID, IDD, LD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD), speech and language delays, and motor delays.
I have held leadership and academic appointments at the Uniformed Services University and the University of Washington. Throughout my career, I have trained numerous Fellows in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, as well as pediatric residents, interns, and medical students. I helped develop and lead the first autism services c...
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Niran S. Al-Agba, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse - Second Opinions
Second Opinion MD, LLC
Silverdale, Washington
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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Second Opinions, Medical Misdiagnosis, Trial Consultation, Physical and Sexual Assault, NAT, Abusive Head Trauma, Unexplained Fractures, Subdural Hemorrhage, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Child Neglect, Failure to Thrive, Sepsis, Pediatric Death, Murder, Non Accidental Trauma, Dependency Cases, Criminal Defense, Fraud, Cardiac Arrest
I review cases for plaintiffs and defendants in dependency, civil, criminal, and military matters. I perform second opinion reviews in cases where child abuse or neglect are alleged. I have been reviewing cases since 2019. I have testified at trial successfully on a multitude of topics and medical conditions.
I am board-certified in Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. I own and operate a private rural pediatric clinic x 25 years. I see thousands of patients annually. I have extensive experience with urgent and emergent care of children, including accidental trauma vs. abusive injury, cases of bruising, unexplained fractures or head injuries, sepsis, metabolic disorders and other rare conditions which may be misdiagnosed as child abuse by parents, schools, and state agencies. I teach and supervise medical students and residents regularly.
I graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine; the school ranked #1 in primary care for the...
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Brett M Schmitz, MD, MPH
Urgent Care - University of Washington Faculty
Axiom Expertise, LLC
Seattle, Washington
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine
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standard of care, missed diagnosis, delay of care, stroke, cva, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, orthopedic injuries, appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics, supervision of residents
Brett Schmitz MD MPH is a board certified family medicine physician specializing in urgent care medicine with 14 years of experience. He is a faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington. He is involved in the training of medical students as well as residents. He serves as a peer reviewer for the Annals of Family Medicine. He is available as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff cases.
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Nate Wood, M.D.
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, & Administration
Mercer Island, Washington
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of Care, Documentation, Negligent Discharge, Delayed Diagnosis, Airway Management, Pediatrics, Procedures, Pulmonary Embolism, APC Oversight, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Psychiatric, Sepsis, Torsion testicular & ovarian, Spinal Cord Injury, EMTALA, Wrongful Death
Dr. Wood is board-certified in Emergency Medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience in Emergency Medicine. He served six years as an Emergency Department Medical Director and seven years as an Urgent Care Medical Director, with leadership roles spanning quality improvement, risk management, documentation standards, and APC oversight. He also served as CEO of a physician-led emergency group staffing multiple departments within the Swedish Health System in Washington State.
Dr. Wood specializes in emergency and urgent care malpractice claims, documentation analysis, and administrative standards of care. His real-world leadership and ongoing clinical practice provide a strong foundation for expert analysis and opinion on clinical, administrative, and APC oversight risk. He offers a full range of consulting services, including case screening and merit review, standard of care and causation analysis, chart and documentation review, literature support, expert report wri...
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Teresa van Winkle, PhD, MPH, RN, CPN
Certified Pediatric Nurse - Nursing Professor
EXPERT NURSE WITNESS AND LEGAL CONSULTING LLC
SEATTLE, Washington
Nurse
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Pediatrics, Acute Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Substance Detoxification, Medically Complex Pediatrics, End of Life Care, Infection Prevention, Post Operative, Nursing Students, Hospital Acquired Infections, In Patient Psychiatric, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial Conditions
Over 15 years of bedside nursing experience in acute care hospitals with 10+ years in pediatrics. Pediatric nursing experience includes care of medically complex children, pre and post operative patients, complex wound care, and clinically supervising nursing students.
Adult medical/surgical nursing experience includes stroke, telemetry, complex wound care, end of life care, and medical detoxification, both as a staff nurse and as a charge nurse.
Psychiatric nursing care including inpatient acute voluntary and involuntary psychiatric patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, aggression/violent behavior, psychosis, suicidality, suicide attempts, self-harm, electroconvulsive therapy.
Extensive teaching experience includes patients, families, registered nurses, undergraduate nursing students and graduate advanced nurse practitioner students across a broad range of topics.
Additional experience with infection prevention through MPH course work focus...
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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
West Virginia
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
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