General Surgery Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of general surgery expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on general surgery and related issues. General surgery 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 general surgery expert witnesses testify regarding may include: General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Hernia, Sepsis, Gallbladder Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Endoscopy, Laparoscopic Surgery, Colonoscopy, Trauma Surgery, Colon Surgery, Critical Care, Abdominal Surgery, Cholecystectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Umut Sarpel, MD, MSc, FACS
  • Award-Winning Physician
  • Gen. Surgery & Surg. Oncology
  • Clinical Professor
Kari Jerge, MD, FACS
  • Trauma/Surgical Critical Care
  • Assistant Professor
  • Author & Speaker
Keely Buesing, MD, FACS
  • Double Board Certified
  • Professor of Surgery
  • Trauma & Critical Care
Dr. Shamim - FACS FASMBS DABOM
  • Double-Board Certified Surgeon
  • Top Doctor in AR (2022-2026)
  • 1000+ Robotic cases
Gregory Semon, DO FACS FACOS
  • Associate Professor
  • General & Trauma Surgeon
  • Triple Board Certified
Kamran Samakar, MD
  • General & Bariatric Surgery
  • Harvard Trained
  • Experienced Expert Witness
Akram Alashari, MD, FACS, CPE
  • Chairman, Dept. of Surgery
  • Trauma Medical Director
  • Surgery and Critical Care
Stephen Cohen, MD, MBA
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Associate Clinical Professor
  • VCU Health. Experienced Expert
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Stephan Zweig, MD, FACS

General Surgeon 40+ Years Experience

General Surgery - Advanced laparoscopic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, breast surgery, inguinal, ventral and umbilical hernia surgery, colon and rectal surgery, biliary surgery, venous access surgery, soft tissue tumors, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries
Forty years experience as active clinical general surgeon in private practice and with Kaiser Permanente. Retired partner physician with Kaiser Permanente and past Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCLA. Board certified with American Board of Surgery, fellow of The American College of Surgeons. I have performed over fifteen thousand major general surgery cases, involving all aspects of general surgery. My responsibilities have included active instruction of UCLA general surgery residents during my time at Kaiser Permanente and of Cedars-Sinai general surgery residents during my time in private practice. I will provide objective, non biased expert witness reports and testimony, supported by substantial medical evidence.
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Meade Palmer, MD, MPH, FACS

Expert General Surgery Witness - 30yr Experience

General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Gall Bladder / Cholecystectomy, Colon Surgery, Colon Cancer, Colon Polyps, Diverticulitis, Appendix / Appendectomy, Hemorrhoids, Surgical Infections, Colonoscopy, EGD
Board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Active clinical practice with 30+ years of experience. Clinical Assistant Professor. Fellowship-trained endoscopist, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School affiliation. Fellowship trained trauma and surgical critical care, MIEMSS. Fellow of American College of Surgeons. Experience as risk retention group claims committee chairman, hospital quality, safety and credentials committee member and state board reviewer of standards of care. Retired Major, US Army reserve medical corps and volunteer mission surgeon.
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Steven M Fendley, MD, FACS

Wiregrass Surgical

Dothan, Alabama
General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - endoscopy, colonoscopy, open hernia, laparoscopic hernia, robotic hernia, cholecystectomy, mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast biopsy, lymph node mapping biopsy, gastric sleeve, robotic bariatric surgery, appendectomy, colectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, laparoscopy, breast cancer, da Vinci, reflux
With over 38 years of experience in a high volume general surgery practice in which he is the senior partner, Dr. Steve Fendley has extensive expertise and experience in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Regionally, he was among the first general surgeons to immerse himself in training on the da Vinci Robot in 2012, now having completed over 3,400 robotic cases. In the course of his high volume, full service general surgery practice, he gained proficiency in hernia repair, anti-reflux repair, EGD/colonoscopy, mastectomy, colectomy, gastric sleeve, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hemorrhoidectomy as well other common general surgery procedures. Robotically, he specializes in hernia repair, gastric sleeves and colectomies. The opportunity to grow his skill set with the latest advancements in technology combined with his vast expertise in surgery and his aggressive pursuit of knowledge of emerging technology give him a unique and invaluable perspective on complicated and problemat...
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Tony L. Weaver, DO, FACS

Mayo trained Plastic Surgeon, DO & RN Degrees

Weaver Expert Consulting, LLC

Madison, Alabama
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmetic, surgery, skin, botox, filler, plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic, general surgery, burns, burn surgery, facial trauma, dog bites, dog bite, facial fractures, face injury, eye injury, Head injuries, breast implants, fat transfer
Expert Witness in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Dr. Tony L. Weaver, DO, FACS, RN Dr. Tony L. Weaver, DO, FACS, RN, is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon, double board-certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and surgical leadership, Dr. Weaver brings a unique perspective shaped by his comprehensive medical training, including a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University (NSU), extensive postgraduate training at prestigious institutions including the Mayo Clinic, Baptist Health System, and the University of Mississippi, and a Health Policy Fellowship from the New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Weaver is currently the President of the Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association and a leading plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery and facial trauma at Hunts...
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Gaylene F Chartier, MSN, RN, CNOR, LNC

Cave Creek, Arizona
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Surgeries: General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Urology Surgery, URO/GYN Surgery, GYN Surgery, Plastic Surgery, da Vinci Robotic Surgery. Operating Room Nurse. I have experience with Standard of Care, infection prevention/sterile technique, injury prevention and positioning
I have been an RN since 1999 in the operating room, both as a circulator, a scrub, and Perioperative Clinical Educator. My experience ranges from Level 1 trauma to outpatient surgery center. I have experience in the surgical specialties of cardiac, general, gynecology, orthopedic (spine), plastics, and urology. I also have assisted with the implementation of the DaVinci Robotic program in the specialties of cardiac, gynecology, and urology. I have been employed in Scottsdale, AZ since August 2009, where I perform the duties of scrub and circulator. I was promoted to Clinical Nurse Educator in April 2015 for Shea and Piper Perioperative Department (OR, pre-op, PACU, Endoscopy, and CSPD). In this position I educated staff in the newest technologies and remain current with policies and procedures. I also reviewed and updated policies for the hospital system. I was also the Laser Safety Officer for the Scottsdale campus. I have also successfully concluded several AORN: 101 Perioperativ...
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James Roberts, MD, RVT

Board certified Vascular Expert

Surgical Phronesis, Inc.

Arizona
Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree, Chiropractor errors, Vasc trauma; insurance cases
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Kari Jerge, MD, FACS

Arizona
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, EMS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Pain, Sepsis, Shock, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, Burn Injury, Surgical Complications, Chart R
Kari F Jerge, MD, FACS is a general surgeon passionate about providing timely, objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for a particular gift for translating complex surgical disease processes and surgical decisions into language understandable by legal teams and juries. She has achieved dual Board Certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. Dr Jerge has additional subject matter expertise elective and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care (ICU medicine), and trauma surgery. Her background includes extensive experience in pre-hospital care of trauma patients including care provided by Fire and EMS services before patient reaches hospital. She has been in independent practice for over 10 years in a variety of settings including rural, private, and large academic practices. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the premier professional society of surgeons. She is also a me...
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Adeel A Shamim, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM (Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2022-2026)

General, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery Expert.

Fort Smith, Arkansas
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Hernia, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Post-op Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Weight Loss Surgery, Gallbladder, Revisional Surgery, Lap Band, Intestine/Colon, Bowel injury, Sepsis/Surgical infection, Hiatal Hernia, Solid Organ, GERD/Fundoplication, Endoscopy
Dr. Shamim is double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He has extensive formal training in general surgery, minimally invasive, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and endoscopic procedures. Since 2022, Dr. Shamim has been consistently recognized by his peers as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Surgery. Dr. Shamim earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University, Pakistan’s premier medical institution, where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of Florida, followed by a general surgery residency at Howard University, during which he consistently scored above the 96th percentile on standardized surgical training examinations. He subsequently completed a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic, and bariatric surgery at St...

Kent Sasse, MD

  • Medical Director
  • Over 10K Bariatric Surgeries
  • Experienced Expert Witness

Steven Siegal MD, FACS

  • Bariatric & General Surgeon
  • Widely Published
  • Adjunct Professor
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Kamran Samakar, MD, MA, FACS, FASMBS

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Acute Care Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Emergency Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Colon Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Complications
Dr. Samakar is a board certified General Surgeon, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He completed a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School where he was also a clinical instructor of surgery. He is currently a faculty member of the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine where he serves as a full-time surgeon & Associate Professor, researcher, and educator. Dr. Samakar is the Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program at USC Keck Medical Center. He holds a Master's degree in Bioethics and Health Law from the University of Pittsburgh and has been active in the study and practice of medical-legal issues for nearly 20 years. He has testified for both plaintiff and defense on multiple occasions with numerous depositions, trial testimony, and case reviews. Dr. Samakar's current areas of practice are Bariatric and Minimally Invasive...
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Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS

Trauma, Acute Care, and General Surgery Expert

Santa Barbara, California
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Emergency General Surgery, Hemorrhage, Peritonitis, Surgical Complications, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectum Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS is dual board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care with additional subspecialty certification in Neurocritical Care. He is the Trauma Medical Director at the only American College of Surgeons verified Level-1 Trauma Center between the LA and Bay areas. He has held numerous hospital leadership positions, and has extensive experience in Trauma Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement. He is full time General Surgery Residency Teaching Faculty, is well-published, and is active in clinical research on a wide range of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Critical Care topics. He is passionate about providing his patients with the highest standards of care, and brings these same rigorous standards to malpractice case review for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience and expertise in Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, and General Surgery. CV and references availabl...
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Kevin J Mitchell

General Surgery and Trauma

KmedEx, Inc.

Pleasanton, California
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - General Surgery, Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, Wound Care
I am a fellowship trained general surgeon with special expertise in acute care surgery, trauma, surgical critical care and wound care with over 32 years of experience. I am a well experienced expert witness and have testified multiple times in depositions and in court.
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Hooman Shabatian, MD

Bariatric Surgery

West Medical

Encino, California
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Postoperative Care, Weight Loss, Acid Reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Robotic Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bowel Injury, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch, Anastomosis Gastric By-Pass, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplastgy, Intragastric Balloon
Board-certified bariatric surgeon with over two decades of hands-on surgical experience including more than 15 years of high-volume bariatric surgery centers across Southern California. Have performed thousands of weight loss procedures with a primary focus on gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, one anastomosis gastric bypass, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, and intragastric balloon placement. Since 2008 95% of my surgical practice has been dedicated to the care of bariatric patients. I currently hold bariatric surgery privileges at four hospitals in Southern California and serve as Medical Director of Mount Sinai Surgery Center in Tarzana, a leadership role I have held since 2010. My breath of clinical experience, attention to perioperative detail, and commitment to surgical safety make me uniquely qualified to review and analyze adverse outcomes in bariatric surgery. I am actively expanding my work as a medical-legal consultant, offering expert reviews, chart...
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ANNE MCADAM, MSN, RN

PACU RN, Expert Witness

McAdam Healthcare Consulting

San Marcos, California
Nurse, Critical Care Surgery - Registered Nurse, PACU, post anesthesia, critical care, general surgery, plastic surgery, urology, OB-GYN, orthopedics, robotic, medications, laparoscopic, spinal surgery, pain procedures, eye surgery, ambulatory surgery, colorectal, education, competencies
Anne McAdam has been a California registered nurse for 21 years and has served in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit. She also worked as a Nurse Educator in a women’s acute care unit and recovery room, where she trained nurses and contributed to the development and revision of nursing competencies and policies and procedures. In the recovery room, she worked in various capacities including bedside clinician, charge nurse and preceptor to students, new graduates and transferring nurses. In 2008, she worked as an adjunct faculty member at National University where she was a lecture professor for Medical Surgical Nursing III. She currently cares for a variety of inpatient and outpatient postoperative patients in an ambulatory care center recovery room.
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Stephan Zweig, MD, FACS

General Surgeon 40+ Years Experience

Pacific Palisades, California
General Surgery - Advanced laparoscopic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, breast surgery, inguinal, ventral and umbilical hernia surgery, colon and rectal surgery, biliary surgery, venous access surgery, soft tissue tumors, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries
Forty years experience as active clinical general surgeon in private practice and with Kaiser Permanente. Retired partner physician with Kaiser Permanente and past Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCLA. Board certified with American Board of Surgery, fellow of The American College of Surgeons. I have performed over fifteen thousand major general surgery cases, involving all aspects of general surgery. My responsibilities have included active instruction of UCLA general surgery residents during my time at Kaiser Permanente and of Cedars-Sinai general surgery residents during my time in private practice. I will provide objective, non biased expert witness reports and testimony, supported by substantial medical evidence.
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James Roberts, MD, RVT

Board certified Vascular Expert

Surgical Phronesis, Inc.

Modesto, California
Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree, Chiropractor errors, Vasc trauma; insurance cases
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Gail P Fisher, BSN, RN, CNOR, LNC

Perioperative Education Specialist, LNC

GG Legal Nurse Consulting

Los Angeles, California
Nurse, Nursing Administration - Surgery, Nurse Educator, Cardiac/Vascular/Trauma/ Plastic Surgery, Total Joints, Fractures, Colon/Rectal Surgery, General Surgery, Fire Safety, Retained Foreign Objects/Sponges/Instruments, Operating Room Patient Positioning, Injury Prevention, Documentation/Chart Review
Gail has over 40 years of experience in nursing, with the main focus on perioperative services. Significant roles include scrub, circulating nurse, charge nurse, coordinator, and informaticist. Strong surgical expertise spans cardiac surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and trauma procedures. As an LNC, her extensive nursing expertise allows her to meticulously analyze medical records to pinpoint crucial details and identify gaps. She ensures that only strictly relevant information is included in the chronologies and reports generated, along with critical educational and appropriate research material that will strengthen each case. Gail also supports clients attending Independent Medical Exams, from conducting pre-examination interviews to managing expectations and compiling comprehensive post-exam reports. Additionally, she writes demand letters and summary reports for merit and provides expert witness identification. This comprehensive approach increases the value of case settl...
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Alexander R. Marmureanu, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Clinical Faculty

Los Angeles, California
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care, VATS, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Medical Devices, Hospital Administration, General Surgery, CABG, Bylaws
I am a board-certified cardiothoracic and general surgeon with an active clinical practice in Los Angeles, California, specializing in complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, including minimally invasive, robotic, and endovascular techniques. I am licensed to practice in California and New York. I serve as President and CEO of California Heart & Lung Surgery Medical Center, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Centinela Hospital Medical Center, and Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Southern California Hospital at Culver City. I also hold an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Surgery and serve as Chair of the Bylaws Committee as well as a Member of the Faculty Assembly Committee at the California University of Science and Medicine. My training includes a General Surgery residency and research fellowship at New York University and Mount Sinai Medical Center, followed by a Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship at UCLA, where I subsequently served on faculty. My cli...
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Jeremy Laney, MD

Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease - Liver transplant, Cardiac Surgery, Pain management, Airway management, Sedation, Awareness under anesthesia, Echocardiography, Epidural, Intubation, ECMO, Heart Transplant, General Surgery, Life Support, Ventilaltion, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Lung Transplant, Surgery, ACLS, Ventilator
Board-certified, fellowship-trained anesthesiologist at Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California (USC). Received my Medical Doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2016. Completed my residency in Anesthesiology at Los Angeles County + USC program. Completed fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Keck Medical Center of USC. Currently working full-time at Keck Medical Center of USC as a full time clinician and assistant professor. This is a high-volume surgical center with complex cases and requires teaching fellows, residents and medical students in anesthesiology. Well-educated on current literature in my field. Board certified in perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (heart imaging). Provide anesthesia services for many types of surgical cases but specialize in cardiac and liver transplant. Ample clinical experience in other surgical cases (including outpatient). Expert witness experience since 2021 to clients all ...
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Dustin H Lugod, RN, BSN

Emergency Medicine and PACU Registered Nurse

San Marcos, California
Nurse, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency, Trauma, Trauma Nurse, PACU, CPR, Recovery, general surgery, Perioperative, Massive Transfusion Protocol, medical record review, medication errors, robotics, sepsis, GSW, triage, emergency intubation, STEMI, ambulatory surgery, Critical Care Medicine, nursing
Dustin has more than 17 years of experience in the field of nursing, including bedside nursing in the Intensive Care Unit, Code Team, Rapid Response Team, Emergency Department, Trauma Activation & Resuscitation, Highly Infectious Disease Training, and Perioperative Services. His experience includes leadership roles as he has served as relief charge nurse for the departments mentioned and was an Advanced Clinician in the Emergency Department for Sharp Healthcare, providing mentorship, preceptorship and training to both newly hired staff and current staff to specialty roles. Dustin has also instructed in departmental continued educational programs annually since 2015. In addition to his diverse nursing experience, his qualifications are highlighted by a detailed understanding of electronic medical records and chart auditing. Dustin served as a unit-based EPIC SuperUser for Long Beach Memorial’s Go-Live Implementation in 2008 and Sharp Healthcare’s Go-Live implementation in 2024.
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Abid Mogannam, MD MBA

Board Certified General and Vascular Surgeon

Walnut Creek, California
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - hernia, trauma, hemorrhage, central line, dialysis, amputation, surgery, deep vein thrombosis, DVT, vein, venous insufficiency, gangrene, peripheral arterial disease, mesh, infection
Dr. Mogannam has extensive experience in the evaluation and management of patients within the medicolegal setting, with a particular focus on workers’ compensation and injury-related assessments. My work involves conducting comprehensive, objective medical evaluations to determine diagnosis, causation, apportionment, and permanent impairment in accordance with established guidelines and legal standards. I routinely perform Qualified Medical Evaluations (QMEs) and/or Agreed Medical Evaluations (AMEs), providing detailed, well-reasoned reports that address all required medicolegal elements, including injury mechanism, treatment history, functional limitations, and prognosis. My reports are structured to withstand legal scrutiny and are consistent with applicable frameworks such as the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment and relevant state workers’ compensation regulations. My experience includes: Determination of industrial causation and analysis of complex injury ...
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Kari Jerge, MD, FACS

San Diego, California
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, EMS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Pain, Sepsis, Shock, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, Burn Injury, Surgical Complications, Chart R
Kari F Jerge, MD, FACS is a general surgeon passionate about providing timely, objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for a particular gift for translating complex surgical disease processes and surgical decisions into language understandable by legal teams and juries. She has achieved dual Board Certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. Dr Jerge has additional subject matter expertise elective and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care (ICU medicine), and trauma surgery. Her background includes extensive experience in pre-hospital care of trauma patients including care provided by Fire and EMS services before patient reaches hospital. She has been in independent practice for over 10 years in a variety of settings including rural, private, and large academic practices. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the premier professional society of surgeons. She is also a me...
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Todd A Kanen, MD

Santa Barbara, California
General Surgery, Wound Care - Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care
I am a highly experienced general surgeon with nearly 40 years of expertise in trauma, acute care surgery, and comprehensive abdominal and breast surgery. My extensive experience also includes advanced wound care management, with a specialization in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Additionally, I have served as an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants and provided depositions, leveraging my clinical expertise to provide detailed and objective medical insights.
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Hussna Wakily, MD

Award Winning, Harvard Trained, General Surgeon

Oceanside, California
General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Breast Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Mesh surgery, Intestinal Obstruction, Adhesions, Gallbladder surgery, Bile Ducts, Perforations, Colonoscopy complications, delay in diagnosis, Sepsis, hernia surgery
Expert witness for general surgery with over 14 years of clinical experience. Fellowship trained at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery in Boston, MA. Consecutive Top Doctor Award winner from 2019-2025 for General. Voted Exceptional Women in Medicine 2023. Castle Connolly Award winner for 2019-2025, General Surgery. Currently serving as editor for the Surgical Endoscopy Journal and Journal of Surgical Research. Current hernia committee member for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). She is the Robotic Chairman at Scripps Encinitas Hospital. Experienced medical expert. Dr. Wakily offers accurate and thorough expert medical chart reviews and testimony for defense and plaintiff attorneys. Board certified, clinically active surgeon specializing in Acute Care/Emergency General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery and all aspects r...
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Avraham Belizon, MD

Robotic General and Colorectal Surgery

California
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colon surgery, GI surgery, abdominal surgery
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Alexis Chaudron, EdD, MSN, MHA, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FACHE

Surgery & Operating Room Legal Nurse Expert

AEC Consulting LLC

Calabasas, California
Legal Nurse Consulting, Orthopedic Surgery - Operating Room Nurse, Circulator Nurse, Scrub Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, ENT Surgery, Plastic Surgery, DaVinci Robotic Surgery, GYN Surgery, Urological Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, SPD, Pre-Op, PACU/Recovery, Surgery Center, GI, Nursing Leadership, Patient Safety, Management
Alexis Chaudron is the owner of AEC Consulting LLC, an independent consulting practice through which she provides healthcare expertise honed through almost 20 years of healthcare experience. Ms. Chaudron has provided expert witness services for medical legal cases. She has analyzed medical charts, depositions, declarations and other related documents to ascertain if the nursing standard of care has been met. Ms. Chaudron has provided depositions and expert testimony as needed depending on case requirements. She has worked for both plaintiffs and defense in medical malpractice, negligence, and wrongful termination cases. Ms. Chaudron has a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Studies from the Johns Hopkins University and a Master's of Healthcare Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She continued to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing after working for years in h...
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Paul Alvord, MD

General Surgery

SurgOne

Englewood, Colorado
General Surgery - hernia surgery, soft tissue masses, hepatobiliary surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, melanoma, intestinal surgery, gallbladder surgery
Actively practicing General Surgeon with over 12,000 procedures.
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Laura Harmon, MD, FACS

Board Certified Trauma Medical Director

Boulder , Colorado
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Process Improvement, Quality, Systems Management, Bowel Obstructions, Abdominal Surgery, Blunt Trauma, Penetrating Trauma, Trauma Medical Director, Shock, Colon Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Septic Shock, Surgical Complications, Spinal Cord Injury, Concussion
Laura Harmon, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon in Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, and an expert in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. She is deeply committed to delivering the highest quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed care. As a Trauma Medical Director, Dr. Harmon has extensive expertise in building and leading trauma infrastructures that support patient-centered care grounded in scientific rigor. She has designed and overseen American College of Surgeons–verified peer review and quality improvement programs, providing her with a comprehensive, systems-level understanding of trauma care delivery and performance improvement. This experience uniquely positions her to offer expert insight across all aspects of trauma care. Dr. Harmon maintains an active clinical practice in trauma and emergency general surgery at both Level I and Level II trauma centers. She has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications spanning general surgery, surgical critical care, and tr...
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Avraham Belizon, MD

Robotic General and Colorectal Surgery

Colorado
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colon surgery, GI surgery, abdominal surgery
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Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng

Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Critical Care

West Hartford, Connecticut
Trauma Surgery, General Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care, Appendicitis, Spleen Trauma, Bowel Surgery, Hernia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sepsis, Surgical complications
Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng is an Acute Care Surgeon in active practice for over 10 years. As the Trauma Medical Director and Chief of Acute Care Surgery he brings expertise in Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Elefant trained at the prestigious Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore and is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Prior to his medical career he studied mathematics and physics, and obtained a Master’s degree from Columbia University in Biomedical Engineering. This training in seemingly diverse fields allows Dr. Elefant to synthesize information in his expert opinion work and convey the complex medical information in a simple, easy to understand manner. Additionally, Dr. Elefant is actively involved i...
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Joseph J. Bennett, MD, MBA, FACS, FSSO

Top Surgical Oncologist

Newark, Delaware
Surgical Oncology, General Surgery - Pancreas cancer, Stomach cancer, Liver cancer, Bile duct cancer, Colon cancer, Gastrointestinal cancer, Melanoma, Cancer surgery, Sarcoma, Carcinomatosis, Stomach surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic surgery, Bile duct injury, Cholecystectomy, Bowel obstruction, Delay in diagnosis, Pancreas surgery, Liver surgery, Gallbladder cancer
Dr. Bennett has over 25 years of clinical experience and is a board-certified general surgeon trained at the University of Chicago, and a fellowship trained surgical oncologist from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Bennett is the System Chair of Surgery for LifeBridge Health, a large, academic, multi-hospital, healthcare system in Baltimore, Maryland. He maintains an active clinical practice in surgical oncology and is part of core teaching faculty. He was prior Division Chief of surgical oncology at a large academic hospital and was director of the hepatobiliary-pancreas multidisciplinary team, and the gastric, melanoma and sarcoma multidisciplinary team. Dr. Bennett is regularly voted as Top Doctor both locally and nationally. Dr. Bennett is well published in many of the most premier peer-reviewed medical journals and has given many national presentations regarding cancer research and...
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C. Francisco Espinel, MD FACS

Board-certified General & Breast surgeon top doc

Washington, District Of Columbia
General Surgery, Breast Surgery - Acute care surgery, Standard of care, laprascopic surgery, Gallbladder surgery, Surgical complications, Hernia Surgery, informed consent, Breast surgical oncology, Peer review, General Surgery, robotic surgery
Dr. C. Francisco Espinel is a Board-Certified General Surgeon and Fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncologist with over 17 years of clinical experience. He has done years of acute care surgery, complex surgical emergencies, elective general surgery and taken care of critically ill patients and continues to do in his practice today. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University and has held significant leadership roles, including President of the Arlington County Medical Society and Vice-Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Espinel offers expert litigation support for both plaintiff and defense counsel, specializing in cases involving breast cancer diagnosis and management, surgical complications, and general surgical standards of care. His extensive background in Surgical Peer Review and Clinical Competency Committees provides him with a unique perspective on hospital protocols and physician performance. A multi-year "Top Doctor" awardee, Dr. E...
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Steven M Fendley, MD, FACS

Wiregrass Surgical

Florida
General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - endoscopy, colonoscopy, open hernia, laparoscopic hernia, robotic hernia, cholecystectomy, mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast biopsy, lymph node mapping biopsy, gastric sleeve, robotic bariatric surgery, appendectomy, colectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, laparoscopy, breast cancer, da Vinci, reflux
With over 38 years of experience in a high volume general surgery practice in which he is the senior partner, Dr. Steve Fendley has extensive expertise and experience in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Regionally, he was among the first general surgeons to immerse himself in training on the da Vinci Robot in 2012, now having completed over 3,400 robotic cases. In the course of his high volume, full service general surgery practice, he gained proficiency in hernia repair, anti-reflux repair, EGD/colonoscopy, mastectomy, colectomy, gastric sleeve, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hemorrhoidectomy as well other common general surgery procedures. Robotically, he specializes in hernia repair, gastric sleeves and colectomies. The opportunity to grow his skill set with the latest advancements in technology combined with his vast expertise in surgery and his aggressive pursuit of knowledge of emerging technology give him a unique and invaluable perspective on complicated and problemat...
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Kent C Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric and General Surgery Expert

Nevada Surgical, University of Nevada School of Medicine

Florida
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Bariatric Surgery Program Director, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hernia, Mesh, Obesity, Diabetes, Surgical Devices, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Dilation, Endoscopic stent, Gastric Balloon, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Sepsis, Colostomy, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication
Thought leader and 20+ years service as Medical Director of a Nationally Accredited Bariatric Center; Performed over 10,000 Bariatric Surgical procedures; Highly experienced expert case reviewer and witness with over 100 case reviews for Nevada State Medical Board and US Air Force; over 25 depositions and trials, Author of the books Outpatient Weight Loss Surgery and The type 2 Diabetes Cure, Inventor and patent holder of bariatric surgical device. Experienced surgeon in areas of bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, reoperative surgery, revisional surgery, hiatal hernia, wound care, biologics, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor and incontinence treatment, sacral neuromodulation, advanced endoscopy, Barrett's esophagus, hernia and mesh, endoscopic stenting, leaks, and solving complications. Top of class AOA medical school graduate from the University of California San Francisco, published research scientist, award-winning teacher and surgeon. San...
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Marco Ferrara, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Orlando, Florida
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Anorectal, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticulitis, Endometriosis, Hemorrhoids, Perirectal Abscess, Perianal Fistula, Enterocutaneous Fistula, Colonoscopy, Colon Polyp, Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasm (AIN), Fecal Incontinence, Clostridium difficile
Dr. Marco Ferrara is a double board-certified general and colon and rectal surgeon with the Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute. A native of Orlando, he has cared for patients in Central Florida since 2018 and specializes in: Advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery Colon and rectal cancer Inflammatory bowel disease Endometriosis Dr. Ferrara provides compassionate care for his patients, who often have life-altering conditions. He strives to collaborate with patients to ensure that they receive the best quality of care possible. He also enjoys being an educator and has been teaching medical students, residents and fellows since he finished his training. Dr. Ferrara’s Training As an undergraduate, he studied biology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Ferrara earned his medical degree at the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. He completed his general surgery residency at Brookwood Baptist Health program in Bi...
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Gregory R Semon, DO, FACS, FACOS

Triple Board Certified Surgeon / Assoc Professor

Florida
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Critical Care Surgery, Chest Wall Injury, Rib Fractures, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Small Bowel, Colon, Gallbladder, Appendix, Hernia, Shock, Hemorrhage, Coagulopathy, Sepsis, Infections, Complications, Quality, Neurocritical Care
Dr. Gregory Semon is a distinguished surgeon who currently serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He practices general surgery, trauma surgery, critical care, and burn surgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, which is a Level 1 Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Semon hold three board certifications in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care. He additionally holds a certificate in Acute Care Surgery from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He completed his surgical training at Ohio University/Kettering Health Network in Dayton, OH and his surgical critical care and acute care surgery fellowships at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL. In addition to his clinical and academic duties, Dr. Semon holds multiple administrative roles, including serving as Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. He also wor...
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Steven Siegal, MD, FACS

Bariatric and General Surgeon with GI Expertise

General Surgery Institute

Fort Myers, Florida
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Solid Organ, Postoperative Care, Colonoscopy, Colon, Weight Loss, Acid reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Swallowing Disorders, Robotic Surgery, Wound Care, Stomach Surgery, Hiatal Hernia, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bowel Injury
Dr. Siegal is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Surgeons with specialty training in minimally invasive bariatric, robotic, and endoscopic surgery. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2008, then received his medical degree from the University of Florida in 2013. Dr. Siegal then pursued his general surgery residency at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR where he published many peer-reviewed research papers focused on hernia surgery, esophageal cancer, and reflux disease. He then completed a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic and bariatric surgery at Penn State University where he focused on advanced surgical endoscopy including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty and the TORe procedure. Dr. Siegal is an Adjunct Professor Nova Southeastern University and was a previous Instructor of Surgery at Penn State University. In addition to being a Founding Member of the American Foregut Society, Dr. Siegal carries the follo...
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Rene Loyola, MD

General & Vascular Surgery - Wound Care/HBOT

Self employed

Palm City, Florida
General Surgery, Wound Care - Vascular Surgery, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Wound Care Specialist, Pressure Injuries, Necrotic/Ischemic Surgical wounds, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Ischemic Ulcers, Ischemic Limbs, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound Dehiscence, Limb Salvage, Surgical Site Infections, Delayed Diagnosis, Standard of Care, Complex Wound Cases, Debride
Dr. René Loyola is a highly experienced General and Vascular Surgeon with over forty years of hands-on clinical practice, including extensive work in wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), trauma, vascular compromise, infection management, and complex surgical wound complications. He trained at one of the top surgical programs in the country (University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital), completing a full general surgery residency during the era when vascular surgery was fully incorporated into general surgical training. He later became a long-standing member of the Society for Vascular Surgery based on his extensive clinical work, advanced coursework, and broad experience treating vascular disease, ischemic limbs, nonhealing wounds, and limb-threatening infections. Dr. Loyola has managed thousands of complex wounds throughout his career, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, necrotic and ischemic tissue loss, surgical wound dehiscence, delayed presentations,...
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Derek K Paul, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Derek K. Paul M.D. F.A.C.S. - General Surgeon

Vero Beach, Florida
General Surgery - General, Oncologic, Laparoscopic: Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Surgery, Colon Surgery, Breast Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Colectomy, Appendectomy
Internship and Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center/University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital Hospital Affiliations- Attending Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and Sebastian River Medical Center Board Certified by The American Board of Surgery (1999 to Present) General, Laparoscopic, and Oncologic Surgery Clinical Assistant Professor, General Surgery- Florida State University College of Medicine (2008- Present) Clinical Assistant Professor, General Surgery- Edward Via College of Medicine (2002-Present) American College of Surgeons, Fellow American Board of Surgery, Diplomat Florida Surgical Society Indian River County Medical Society American Society of Breast Surgeons
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Issam A Halaby, MD, PhD

General & Vascular Surgery- Great Depo Skills

Venice, Florida
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Wound Care, Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vascular and endovascular surgery, Hernia surgery, colon surgery, gallbladder surgery, Limb salvage, Abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery, angioplasty, amputations, varicose veins, vein ulcers
I am a Board Certified Surgeon, , with a busy private practice divided between general and vascular surgery. I have been performing expert witness work since 2016 and will review both plaintiff and defense cases. In addition to my clinical training and extensive practice experience I hold a PhD from Cornell University. This affords me the rare combination of real world private practice expertise and academic research and reasoning skills. I am able to provide a rapid turnaround for case reviews and am able to defend my opinions strongly at deposition
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Irene Rahman-Garcia, MD, FACP

Expert witness internal medicine trained

Irene Rahman-Garcia, MD, PA

Vero Beach, Florida
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Cardiology, Pulmonary, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Injury or Trauma, General surgery, Infectious disease, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Geriatric medicine, Hematology/oncology, Critical care, Telemedicine
Irene Rahman-Garcia, MD, FACP is board-certified in Internal Medicine with extensive experience in acute and chronic care management. During her tenure as a hospitalist at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Beach, FL, she received multiple awards recognizing her excellence in patient care and experience. Most recently, she served as Associate Director for Hospital Medicine and Co-Medical Director for Cleveland Clinic’s Hospital Care at Home program, leading initiatives that expanded access to care, streamlined patient services, and enhanced quality and safety across all five Cleveland Clinic hospitals in Florida. Her years of caring for acutely ill patients deepened her understanding of the limitations of traditional healthcare — insights that inspired her transition into concierge medicine in Vero Beach, where she is able to provide personalized, relationship-based care.
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Colin G Knight, MD, FACS, FAAP

Pediatric Surgery Expert

South Miami, Florida
Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery - surgeon, pediatric surgeon, surgery, pediatric surgery, surgery expert, expert, pediatrician, doctor, appendix, appendicitis, baby, infant, child, teen, adolescent, youth
After completing his undergraduate education at Yale University, Dr. Colin Knight earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia. Following a surgical internship at UVA, Dr. Knight served as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force. In that capacity, he served as a primary care physician, occupational and travel medicine specialist, aircraft mishap investigator, and human factors consultant, and served on multiple deployments within the United States and overseas. He then completed surgical training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and pediatric surgery training at the Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. Dr. Colin Knight was an attending surgeon at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, where he trained medical students, surgery residents, and pediatric surgery fellows for over a decade. He now practices at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida. In addition to faculty appointments at Florida International University and Florida Stat...
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Mark W. Gordon, MD

Extensive experience both defense and plaintiff.

Aventura, Florida
General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - Wound Care, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Upper Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Hernia, Peer Review, IME
Board certified in Surgery and Wound Care, member of numerous societies, extensive hospital leadership positions, teaching at local medical school. Current reviewer for state board of medicine, Medicare, independent review panels. Performs IMEs, disability determinations. Experienced with litigation in negligence (both defense and plaintiff), CV and fees on request. Extensive experience case evaluation, deposition, trials for 30 years. Defense, hospital/medical staff issues and plaintiff cases.
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Patrick J Regan, DO

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
General Surgery - General/Acute Care Surgery, Associate Professor of Surgery, Peer Review Chairman, Quality Committee Chairman, Standards of Care, Causation, Patient Safety, Operating Room Safety Standards, Operating Room Policies and Procedures, Sham Peer Review, Fraud, External Peer Review, Federal/State cases
The Medical Expert Witness that you don't need a dictionary to understand! Dr. Patrick J. Regan has more than 30 years of experience in General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery and the Medico-Legal realm. Dr Regan trained at the World Renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr Regan has built programs and is in active surgical practice. Dr Regan is actively teaching and holds academic appointments. He is Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. In addition to his academic appointments, Dr Regan supervises other healthcare practitioners and is experienced in their scope of practice. Dr Regan also consults with the Prosecution Services Unit of the Florida Board of Medicine. He has extensive experience in the areas of Peer Review, External Peer Review, Sham Peer Review, Bad Faith Peer Review and medical staff quality issues having served both as a member and as Chairman of various hospitals Peer Review Committees and Quality Committees. Dr Regan al...
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Eric Kleinstein, MD, FACS

MD LEGAL CONSULTANTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC

PARKLAND, Florida
General Surgery, Wound Care - General Surgery, Wound Care, Bedsores, Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Injury, Decubitus, Hernia, Mesh, Breast
Eric Kleinstein, MD is a Board Certified General Surgeon. He has been in practice in South Florida since 2002. Expertise in all aspects of General Surgery, as well as Wound Care. He has also reviewed many hernia and mesh cases. He has been Chief of Surgery at his hospital, as has been the Medical Director of the Wound Care Center at University Hospital. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a Faculty member of the East Florida Consortium Surgical Residency Program, and at Broward Health General Surgery Residency Program at Coral Springs Medical Center. Podiatry residents have been rotating on his service since 2004. His forte is explaining medical terminology into layman's terms. Please email at EKMD@MDLCSF.com.
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Sarah R Lane, DNP, APRN, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA FL

Lane Legal LLC

Westlake, Florida
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology - CRNA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, GYN surgery, Thoracic surgery, Bariatric surgery, Podiatry cases, Neuro surgery, Spine surgery, Regional nerve blocks, Peripheral nerve blocks, Laparoscopic Cases, MAC, Fire, Airway, Complications
Doctorally-prepared, board-certified CRNA, Clinical Coordinator, and Director of Education with diverse anesthesia experience across surgical specialties. Vice Chief of Anesthesia. Former Critical Care RN expert witness. Skilled in regional anesthesia, airway management, and perioperative safety. Experience in Orthopedic, robotic, GI, spine/neuro, bariatric, thoracic, vascular, general, podiatry, gyn, cases. Available for plaintiff and defense cases.
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Joseph R Lewis, DO

General, Robotic, Critical Care, & Trauma Surgery

Negotium Surgical

Fort Myers, Florida
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Critical Care, Surgery, General Surgery, Robotics, Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endoscopy, Endoscopic, Acute Care, Acute Care Surgery, Airway, Emergency General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Rib Plating, VIdeo Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, Chest Wall Reconstruction
Dr. Lewis is an acute care surgeon practicing trauma, surgical critical care, general, and robotic surgery. He participates multiple times during the year in surgical humanitarian missions to underserved areas. The American College of Surgeons verifies him as an ATLS student course director, ATLS instructor course director, and ASSET instructor. He has extensive experience in blood administration, emergency airways, and actively teaches Fundamentals of Critical Care Support internationally.
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Angel E Alsina, MD FACS FAASLD

Liver transplant and liver causation expert

Alsina Liver Consulting

Tampa, Florida
General Surgery, Hepatology - Liver Transplantation, Bile duct injuries, Portal Hypertension, Hepatitis C, Chronic Liver Disease, Organ Transplantation, acute liver failure, liver transplant outcomes, Liver Oncology, Liver Cancer, Surgical complications, Correctional Medicine liver, Drug-induced liver injuries, life expectancy cirrhosis, hydrazine toxicity
Trained at Harvard Department of Surgery, New England Deaconess program in Hepato-Biliary Surgery, liver surgery, and Liver Transplantation. American Board of Surgery certified. Fellow designation by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases ( AASLD). Collaborative Professor at University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine. Real world experience: • 24 years of hepato-biliary (liver) surgery and liver transplantation experience at a tertiary care, 1,010 bed teaching hospital. • Broad skills in general surgery, liver surgery, transplantation, hepatology , and hepato-oncology (liver cancer). • Directed liver transplantation and cancer programs for total of 20 years • Experienced in Hepatitis C. Principal investigator in Hepatitis C trials that resulted in drug approval. • Managed immunosuppression treatments long term in over 1,000 liver transplant recipients. • Leader of a multi-disciplinary liver cancer team. Conducted oncologic treatments at s...
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Lori A Mollmann

Medical/Surgical ICU Nurse Expert

Mollmann Medical Consulting

Tampa, Florida
Nurse, Critical Care Surgery - Nurse, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Legal Nurse Consultant, Expert Witness, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Neurovascular Assessments, Medication Errors, Sepsis, Standards of Care, Post Operative Care, Ventilator, Personal Injury, IV Medication, Wound Care, Evidence Based
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ASTHA BHATT, MD

GI & Colorectal Surgery Expert

Pompano, Florida
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Robotic colon surgery, pelvic floor disease, gall bladder surgery, hernia surgery, hemorrhoid surgery, anorectal diseases, fistula surgery, acute care surgery
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is a Board-Certified General Surgeon and Fellowship-Trained Colorectal Surgeon with advanced expertise in robotic and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. She has performed over 1000 surgical procedures with a focus on complex colorectal disease, including diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, bowel obstruction, and emergency abdominal surgery, gall bladder surgery, ventral and inguinal hernia surgeries. Dr. Bhatt completed her colorectal surgery fellowship at AdventHealth Tampa and her general surgery residency at St. Agnes Hospital, a Johns Hopkins–affiliated program. Her clinical practice emphasizes high-acuity and technically complex cases, including reoperative surgery and management of complications such as anastomotic leaks, intra-abdominal sepsis, and surgical site infections. She has extensive experience in both elective and emergent surgical decision-making, including damage-control surgery in critically ill patients. Dr. Bhatt is highly skilled...
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Avraham Belizon, MD

Robotic General and Colorectal Surgery

Boca Raton, Florida
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colon surgery, GI surgery, abdominal surgery
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Michael H Tarlowe, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Michael H. Tarlowe, MD, PA

Deerfield Beach, Florida
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Proctology, Hernia surgery, Anal Fissure, Anal abscess, Anal fistula, Anal cancer, Medical malpractice, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Anal warts, Pilonidal cyst
Dr. Tarlowe is board certified in both Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery, with more than 15 years experience. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Tarlowe maintains a full time private practice. He has reviewed and opined on dozens of cases, for both plaintiff and defense, including both medical malpractice and personal injury.
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Kenneth A Larson, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FABOM

Center for Advanced Surgical Care

Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Hernia, Gallbladder, Mesh, Lap Band, Colon, Intestine, Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Abdominal Surgery, Surgical Infection
Dr. Larson is a board-certified general surgeon with an active clinical practice in south Florida since 2004. He has a subspecialty interest in bariatric surgery and regularly performs over 500 general surgery procedures annually in addition to over 125 bariatric (weight loss) surgery procedures annually. Dr. Larson is the medical director for a nationally recognized center of excellence in bariatric surgery and maintains a faculty appointment with the University of Miami. He has been reviewing medicolegal cases since 2008 and has recent and ongoing experience with case reviews, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony.
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Jenna Kazil, MD, FSVS, FACS, RPVI

Chief of Staff elect, Vascular and General Surgeon

Florida Surgical Clinic, LLC

Bradenton, Florida
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Bowel obstruction, Dialysis access, Vascular surgery, Steal syndrome, Anastomosis, Delay, Stroke, Delay in care, Bleeding, Vascular specialist, Venous thrombosis
I am a community surgeon who specializes in general and vascular surgery. I have won multiple awards and have a strong community presence. I specialize in endovascular dialysis access as well as carotid surgery/stenting. I do many general surgery cases such as skin cancer, breast cancer, and hernias. I am chief of staff elect and have been chief of surgery at a local hospital. I pride myself on doing what is right for my patients and their families. I am easy to contact and work well with others. I have been told I am a likable and knowledgeable witness.
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Michael Boyle, MD

Highly experienced General surgeon

Southern Surgical specialties LLC

Margate, Florida
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology - Breast cancer, Gastric cancer, Colorectal cancer, G.I. cancer, Gallbladder surgery, Hernia surgery, Bowel surgery., Appendectomy.
FACS BOARD CERTIFIED
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Cheickna Diarra, MD, FACS

Unity Point Medical Center

Atlanta , Georgia
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery, general surgery, robotic surgery, gallbladder surgery complications, bariatric surgery, colon and rectal surgery, acute care surgery, upper and lower endoscopy, complex hernia surgery, bile duct injury, bowel injury, Medical error prevention, Patient safety, Trauma Surgery
Dr. Diarra is a fellow of the American Board of Surgery. He is a very experienced medical chart reviewer and expert witness. He has extensive experience in medical error prevention, patient safety and litigation for medical negligence. He testifies for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. He is skilled in minimally invasive general surgery techniques, acute care surgery and trauma surgery. He completed an additional fellowship training in bariatric, advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and maintains a full time practice working as a minimally invasive general surgeon, trauma surgeon and robotic surgeon at Unity Point Medical Center. His passion involves advocating for advances in minimally advanced laparoscopic techniques to improve the lives of patients after surgery. Dr. Diarra works in a very efficient and effective manner and is easily accessible. Expert professional opinions expressed by Dr. Diarra are based on his own personal capacity and do not necessarily re...
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Marie Carson

Operating Room Nurse Expert

Carson Legal Nurse Consultant

SMYRNA, Georgia
General Surgery, Nurse - Operating Room RN Circulator, Nerve Damage, Medical Malpractice, RN, Legal Nursing, Surgery, Positioning in the Operating Room, Legal Nurse Consultant, Back Surgery, Risk Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Registered Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Robotic Surgery, Healthcare, Neurology Surgery, Circulator, GYN Surgery, Cystology Surgery, RN
With over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Registered Nurse specializing in operating room as a RN circulator and general nursing care, I bring a deep, real-world clinical perspective to legal matters involving medical malpractice. As a seasoned Legal Nurse Consultant, I offer expert insight into the standard of care, nursing protocols, and surgical procedures, making me a valuable asset in evaluating the merit of medical cases. My extensive background in the operating room equips me with a sharp eye for identifying deviations from best practices and understanding complex surgical documentation. I specialize in case merit reviews, deposition preparation, and expert witness testimony—delivering clear, unbiased, and professionally grounded opinions that stand up to scrutiny in legal proceedings. Attorneys rely on my meticulous attention to detail, strong clinical foundation, and ability to translate complex medical language into concise, understandable terms. Whether consulting...
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Brian S Myers, MD, FACS

Stockbridge, Georgia
General Surgery - LAPAROSCOPY, STOMACH, BOWEL OBSTRUCTION & TUMORS, COLON CANCER & DIVERTICULITIS, GERD, FUNDOPLICATION, PARAESOPHAGEAL HERNIA, DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA, ABDOMEN & INGUINAL HERNIA, ACHALASIA, ADRENAL TUMORS, SPLEEN, BILIARY, CHOLECYSTITIS, ZENKER'S DIVERTICULUM
A practising general surgeon with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive techniques in the state of Georgia since 1999, my practice covers the breadth of general surgery from the common (i.e. cholecystectomies) to the rare (pheochromocytomas). Serving in leadership positions and on medical committees where I review charts on a regular basis in order to make challenging decisions on colleague's conduct and judgement has given me the skills to expeditiously review charts and make well thought out grounded recommendations.
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Steven M Fendley, MD, FACS

Wiregrass Surgical

Georgia
General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - endoscopy, colonoscopy, open hernia, laparoscopic hernia, robotic hernia, cholecystectomy, mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast biopsy, lymph node mapping biopsy, gastric sleeve, robotic bariatric surgery, appendectomy, colectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, laparoscopy, breast cancer, da Vinci, reflux
With over 38 years of experience in a high volume general surgery practice in which he is the senior partner, Dr. Steve Fendley has extensive expertise and experience in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Regionally, he was among the first general surgeons to immerse himself in training on the da Vinci Robot in 2012, now having completed over 3,400 robotic cases. In the course of his high volume, full service general surgery practice, he gained proficiency in hernia repair, anti-reflux repair, EGD/colonoscopy, mastectomy, colectomy, gastric sleeve, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hemorrhoidectomy as well other common general surgery procedures. Robotically, he specializes in hernia repair, gastric sleeves and colectomies. The opportunity to grow his skill set with the latest advancements in technology combined with his vast expertise in surgery and his aggressive pursuit of knowledge of emerging technology give him a unique and invaluable perspective on complicated and problemat...
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Allyson Sterling

Northwest Surgical Advising

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
General Surgery, Wound Care - Rural Surgery, Hernias, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Gallbladder, Wound Care, Resource Limited, Critical Access, Appendectomy, Safe Surgery Checklist
Allyson Sterling is a Board Certified General Surgeon practicing for over a decade in multiple hospital settings, gaining a breadth of experience in surgical care from mid-sized suburban settings to critical access, remote facilities. Her practice has focused on delivering excellent quality care in limited resource settings with the intention of keeping appropriate care as close to home as possible. Dr. Sterling has championed the WHO Safe Surgery Checklist in her hospital settings and fosters collaborative care teams to enhance safety and communication in the operating room and the hospital. Dr. Sterling received her BA from Wake Forest University, studied at the University of Virginia and earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. She completed her internship and residency in General Surgery at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Sterling is Board Certified in General Surgery and is a Fello...
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Bruce G Livingston, D.O., J.D.

Medical case review, no merit no charge-lawyers

MedWitness, Ltd.

Skokie, Illinois
Legal Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Medical Legal Consultant, Medical Case Consultant, Medical Malpractice Consultant, Medical Malpractice Expert, Medical Malpractice Case Review, Personal Injuries, Birth Injuries, Emergency Medical Services, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology & Spine, Family Medicine
NO MERIT - NO CHARGE CASE REVIEWS FOR LAW FIRMS. Bruce Livingston is a physician & surgeon licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in the State of Illinois and degree in law. He has participated and consulted in a high number of complex medical litigation across the Country in all specialties. He also has experience in medical patents and medical commercial litigation. He owns MedWitness, Ltd. We review any type of medical case in any specialty within 72 hours. If your case does not have merit or if it does but counsel does not wish to proceed there is no charge for the consultation and/or review. We have decades of experience across the nation evaluating medical-legal cases and can tell you very quickly if the case has medical merit and what it might be worth. We are able to assist in the case set up and suggest as well as procure appropriate medical experts who will themselves testify for you. We are also available to serve as on going non-testifying experts to d...
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Kevin M. Lowe, MD, PhD

Roanoke, Indiana
Oncology, General Surgery - Cancer surgery, Surgical Oncology, Pancreas Surgery, Liver surgery, Bile duct surgery, Gall Bladder surgery, Stomach surgery, Esophagus surgery, Retroperitoneal Sarcoma surgery, Robotic surgery
Dr. Lowe is an experienced, fellowship-trained cancer surgeon who focuses on diseases of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, esophagus, small intestine and retroperitoneum. He has performed over 300 complex robotic cases. Dr. Lowe has been a member of the Army Reserves for sixteen years and has been deployed to Afghanistan four times. Dr Lowe has been awarded the Emerging Investigator Award 2019, Stephens Cancer Center; Faculty of the Year 2019 Carle General Surgery Residency, Teaching Awards for 2019 also include: Excellence in Professionalism, Excellence in Evidence Based Practice, Excellence in Non-operative teaching.
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James Roberts, MD, RVT

Board certified Vascular Expert

Surgical Phronesis, Inc.

Kentucky
Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree, Chiropractor errors, Vasc trauma; insurance cases
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Francisco J Rodriguez, MD, FACS, DABS

All of general surgery, trauma and wound care

Berlin, Maryland
General Surgery, Wound Care - WOUND CARE & HYPERBARIC, ABDOMINAL/GASTROENTEROLOGY SURGERY, ADVANCE HERNIA, TRAUMA SURGERY, VENOUS DISEASE, Breast , Bowel
EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE IN ADVANCE WOUND CARE, HERNIA AND INTRA-ABDOMINAL SURGERY. AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGERY EXAMINER, BOARD CERTIFIED AND DIPLOMATE OF AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGERY. PROFESSOR OF SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN SURGERY AND PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR. ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC SURGERY INSTRUCTOR ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER
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Aboubakr Khairat, FACS, MRCSI, CABS

HealthAdvise

Ellicott City, Maryland
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Laparoscopic, robotic, minimally invasive, bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, morbidly obese, weight loss surgery, obesity, endoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopic hernia, robotic hernia, abdominal wall reconstruction, cholecystectomy
Dr. Aboubakr Khairat, MD, is a highly skilled double-board certified general surgeon, specializing in both pediatric and adult surgery. Trained in Qatar as a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Khairat further honed his expertise through additional training in adult general surgery in the United States. Currently practicing as an abdominal and bariatric surgeon in the United States, he brings a wealth of experience and proficiency to his patients. Dr. Khairat is particularly passionate about utilizing minimally invasive/robotic surgical approaches and pioneering innovative techniques to optimize patient outcomes. Training University of Maryland Medical Center Residency, Surgery, 2013 University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL Internship, General Surgery, 2009 Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar Residency, Pediatric Surgery, 2006 Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine Professional Education, MBBCH, 1997 Organizations American Medical Association American College of Surgeons American Society of Met...
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Michael C O'Laughlin, MD, FACS

Robotic/Minimally Invasive General Surgery

Lifebridge Health

Ellicott City, Maryland
General Surgery - Minimally invasive, Mesh complications, Endoscopy, Robotic, Acute Care Surgery, Hiatal hernia, Hernia, Emergency Surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, cholecystectomy, Mesh infection, component separation, abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery
Received medical degree from Florida International University in Miami, FL. Completed General Surgery Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC and completed Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Northwest Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Currently practicing as part of Lifebridge Health in Baltimore, MD since 2022. Outpatient practice involves robotic/minimally invasive surgery including ventral/incisional and inguinal hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction for large hernias, hiatal hernia repair, gallbladder disease and pathology. Additionally, outpatient cases including skin and soft tissue pathology such as lipomas as well as upper endoscopies and colonoscopies. Also take call frequently as an acute care and emergency surgeon - common cases in this setting include open lysis of adhesions for small bowel obstruction, small bowel resection surgery, gastric perforation repair, open and minimally invasive colorectal surgery for diverticulitis...
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Eric J. Kraut, MD, FACS

General Surgery, Trauma and Critical Care

Eric J Kraut MD LLC

Owings Mills, Maryland
Trauma Surgery, General Surgery - General Surgery, Trauma, Critical Care, abdominal surgery, hernias, laparoscopy, endoscopy, bleeding, sepsis, injuries, intestinal surgery, cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, diverticulitis, wounds, perforations, falls, motor vehicles crash, penetrating injuries
I have been in practice for 28 years. I am an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University and I am board certified in general surgery and critical care. I have held many administrative positions which involved review of medical care. These include chief of surgery, trauma medical director, medical director of ambulatory surgery center, medical director and founder of a breast cancer center as well as educator of residents and students. I have had a broad experience in my career including both academic and private practices and levels 1, 2 and 3 trauma centers. I have maintained a broad range of skills. My career has included vascular, thoracic, oncologic, advanced laparoscopic and open procedures.
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Marcie Feinman, MD, MEHP, FACS

General/Trauma Surgeon - Master educator

Ellicott City, Maryland
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - critical care, hernia, gallbladder, education, workman's comp, MVC, laparoscopy, robotic surgery, groin hernia, ventral hernia, motor vehicle collision
I completed medical school at the George Washington University, residency training in general surgery at New York Medical College and Fellowship training in both trauma surgery and surgical critical care at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I joined the staff at Sinai Hospital in 2014 and currently hold the positions of Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery, Division Chief for Acute Care Surgery, Program Director for the general surgery residency and Associate Designated Institutional Official, overseeing all graduate medical education programs. In these roles I have been instrumental in shaping the training program for our future surgeons as well as overseeing all the operations for trauma surgery, surgical critical care and emergency general surgery. I have also completed a Masters in Education, as well as a Professional Coaching Certification. I have received several teaching awards, including the Parker J Palmer Courage to Teach award from the ACGME. In addition, several years ago ...
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Maria P Balatzis, MSN, RN-BC, CNE-cl

Medical Surgical Nursing Inpatient

Nurse Expert Consulting Services

Perry Hall, Maryland
Nurse, General Surgery - Acute Care Inpatient Nursing, Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse, Surgical-Oncological Nurse, Gastrointestinal Surgical Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
ANCC Board Certified in Medical Surgical Nursing ANCC Board Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator
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Ilan Mizrahi, MD

Top Anesthesiologist, Award-Winning Teacher

Massachusetts General Hospital

Brookline, Massachusetts
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - General Anesthesia, Surgery complications, Critical Care, ICU, Difficult Airway, ACLS, Shock, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Perioperative medicine, PACU, Orthopedic anesthesia, General Surgery, Endoscopy, Airway Management, Spinal Anesthesia, Informed Consent, Central Line, Cardiac Arrest
Dr. Ilan Mizrahi is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified anesthesiologist and critical care physician. He teaches at Harvard Medical School and practices at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is recognized as a "Top Doctor" by Boston Magazine and Castle Connolly. Dr. Mizrahi specializes in the full spectrum of anesthesia care—from preoperative clearance to operative management and postoperative recovery. He has extensive experience evaluating whether the standard of care was met during anesthesia and in managing complications that arise in the recovery room, hospital ward, or ICU. In addition to his operating room practice, Dr. Mizrahi is a senior physician in the ICU, caring for critically ill surgical and medical patients. He provides expert insight into the care of hospitalized patients during emergencies such as cardiac arrest, code-blue events, CPR, and emergency intubation. He has particular expertise in “failure-to-rescue” cases involving delays in recognizing or resp...
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Jeffrey Shuhaiber, MD, MBA

National Expert in Heart and Lung Surgery

MGH

Newton, Massachusetts
Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery - Thoracic Surgery, Valve surgery, Coronary Disease and surgery, Morbidity, Heart and Lung Transplant, Mediastina Surg, Ventricular Assist Devices, Pericardiectomy, Aortic Aneurysm, Bleeding, Aortic, Atrial Fibrillation, pediatric heart surgery, Administrative Harm, Psychological safety, Transcatheter valve, trauma, Lung, congenital
Dr. Jeffrey H. Shuhaiber, M.D., M.B.A. Board-Certified Cardiothoracic and General Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Shuhaiber is a American board-certified cardiothoracic and general surgeon with more than two decades of clinical and academic experience across major United States and United Kingdom health systems, including the Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital,University of Massachusetts, and Geisinger Health System. His expertise covers the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, adult lung surgery , including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement, aortic aneurysm and dissection, and perioperative management of high-risk patients as well as expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery Dr. Shuhaiber has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and three surgical textbooks and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He has served on multiple quality and peer-review committees, led system-wide safety initiati...
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Indu Reddy, M.D.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts
Anesthesiology - Anesthesia, Orthopedic anesthesia, Regional anesthesia, General surgery, Neuraxial anesthesia, Gynecology, Urology, Preoperative assessment, Perioperative medicine, Postoperative anesthetic care, Operating Room, Difficult airway, Airway Management, Positioning, Nerve Injury, Ambulatory anesthesia
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist in active clinical practice. Current practice includes providing anesthesia to all types of patients, from straightforward to complex cases, as well as preoperative assessment, perioperative medicine, and postoperative anesthetic care. Great verbal communication skills. Focused on providing an objective, thorough, and detail-oriented review of materials with careful analysis of the findings in order to help attorneys make decisions about how they wish to proceed with their cases.
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Eric D Lederman, MD, FASCRS

Tyringham, Massachusetts
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis, anastomotic leak, bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, surgical complications, hemorrhoids, anal fissure, fistula, laparoscopy, robotic, minimally invasive, transanal
Dr Lederman is Board Certified in General Surgery and his subspecialty field of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and he is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. For 22 years, he was in a busy private colorectal surgery practice in St. Louis, MO with a focus on minimally invasive colorectal surgery. This included robotic surgery with the da Vinci robot (starting in 2009), laparoscopic surgery, and advanced transanal techniques to treat benign and malignant colorectal diseases. He has broad experience with colorectal cancer, complicated diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bowel obstructions, as well as anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, prolapse and fecal incontinence. He has over 20 years experience as an expert witness, both for defense and plaintiffs, providing review, consultation, and testimony both at deposition and trial. He is currently retired from full-time surgical practice, but continues to assist on surgical ca...
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Jonathan E. Schweid, MD, FACS

Experienced Trauma & Critical Care Surgery Expert

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Critical Care Surgery - General Surgery, Surgeon, Critical Care, Hernia Repair, Appendectomy, Colorectal Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, General & Minimally Invasive Surgery, Trauma & Emergency, Wound Care, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Perioperative Care, Postoperative Complications, Infection Management, Gastrointestinal, Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Jonathan Schweid, MD, FACS, is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Schweid completed his medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio (UTMC) in 2004. He completed his surgical residency training at the Cleveland Clinic and Fairview Hospital in 2009 and his fellowship in surgical critical care at the Mayo Clinic in 2010. Since then, Dr. Schweid has been in clinical practice specializing in Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and General Surgery. He is currently the Chief of Surgery at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. Licensed in the States: Michigan Ohio Florida
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Kerent D Pihl, DO, FACOS

General Surgeon - West Michigan

Grand Rapids Surgical Associates

Wyoming, Michigan
General Surgery - Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Small Intestine Surgery, Colon Surgery, Skin surgery, General Surgery Coding, General Surgery Billing, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Reflux Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Abdominal wall reconstruction
Highly experienced high volume general surgeon in the Grand Rapids, Michigan region. Completed medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. Completed general surgery residency at Mclaren Greater Lansing in 2016. Acquired Board Certification through the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons in 2017 and shortly thereafter acquired fellowship into the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Has been core Faculty of the University of Michigan Health West General Surgery Residency Program since 2016. Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Michigan State University since 2011 and University of Michigan since 2018. Currently in sole ownership private practice at Grand Rapids Surgical Associates PLLC. Well versed in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery as well as endoscopies. With case volumes consistently in the top 5% in the nation, have clinical experience equivalent to surgeons who have been in practice 30+ years. I will offer unbiased expe...
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Akram Alashari, MD, FACS, CPE

Saginaw, Michigan
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Trauma surgery, Personal Injury, Traumatic Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Critical Care, Intensive Care, Motor vehicle collision, Abdominal surgery, Surgical complications, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal pain, Gallbladder, Appendix, Intestines, Colon, Wounds
Dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Active clinical practice with a decade of experience. Fellowship-trained trauma surgeon. Trauma Medical Director and Department of Surgery Chair of ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center. Active clinical practice includes elective general surgery, emergency general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care. Associate Professor of Surgery - Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. Course Director for Advanced Trauma Life Support. Experienced healthcare speaker with presentations at national medical conferences. Active clinical practice includes the following: -Elective general surgery (examples: gallbladder removal, hernia repair) -Emergency general surgery (examples: appendicitis, bowel perforation, bowel obstruction, internal bleeding) -Trauma surgery (examples: motor vehicle collisions, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, falls) -Critical care (examples: head injury, respiratory failure, need for intensive care)
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Wayne S Orr, III

General Surgery and Surgical Oncology- Professor

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Ridgeland, Mississippi
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology - surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, abdominal surgery, dermatological surgery, acute care surgery, breast surgery, colon surgery, rectal surgery, gallbladder surgery, small bowel surgery, appendix surgery, sarcoma, melanoma, stomach, gastric, robotic surgery, appendicitis, cancer, skin cancer
General Surgery- University of Tennessee Health Science Center- Memphis, TN Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tx Division Chief, Surgical Oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS Staff General Surgeon at Southwest Mississippi Medical Center- McComb, MS Staff General Surgeon at Merit Health Systems- Madison, MS Associate Program Director for General Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS State Chair, American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer, Mississippi Chairman, Clinical Cancer Committee at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS Chair, Gastrointestinal Tumor Board at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
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Geoffrey J Flattmann, M.D., F.A.C.S.

General Surgeon - Expert in Robotic Assist Surgery

Flattmann Surgical Clinic

Natchez, Mississippi
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - robotic-assisted, robotic surgery, trauma, robotic assist
Dr. Geoffrey James Flattmann is a board-certified general surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience and more than 25,000 surgical procedures performed. Based in Natchez, Mississippi, Dr. Flattmann has maintained a solo private surgical practice since 2000, serving as a trusted provider of comprehensive general surgical care, including both open and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Flattmann is a nationally recognized leader in robotic-assisted surgery and serves as a Robotic Surgery Proctor and Featured Speaker for Intuitive Surgical. As of May 2025, he has performed over 1,400 robotic cases. His deep experience spans a wide range of general surgical procedures, including gastrointestinal surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder and biliary tract procedures, appendectomy, and surgical oncology. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Flattmann has served in multiple hospital leadership roles, including Chief of Surgery at Merit Health Natchez (current), Chief of Staff durin...
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Jessica J Fink, RN, BSN, CMSRN

Certified Medical-Surgical RN - Expert Witness

Medical Perspective LLC

Herculaneum, Missouri
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Medical-Surgical, General Surgery, Falls, Medical Record Review, Nursing Standard of Care, Chronologies, Nursing Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Hospital Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Patient Safety, Sepsis, IV Complications, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medication Safety, Pressure Ulcer Prevention
I am a Legal Nurse Consultant and Nurse Expert Witness with more than 17 years of experience caring for patients with diverse medical conditions. Throughout my career, I have cultivated extensive expertise across various nursing domains, ensuring I remain well-informed about current policies, procedures, and best practices. My knowledge encompasses clinical skills, standards of care, and the most recent evidence-based practices that contribute to optimal patient outcomes. I hold a Board Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing, reflecting my commitment to maintaining high standards of professional competence. In my current position, I deliver patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to formulate individualized care plans that address each patient's specific needs. In my direct patient care responsibilities, I serve as a clinical instructor and preceptor, mentoring new graduates, nursing students, and newly hired staff. I am employed at St. Clare Hospital in Fen...
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Troy L. Spilde, MD

Springfield, Missouri
Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery - General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Pediatric Surgery
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Keely Buesing, MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery | Gen Surg, Trauma & ICU

KLB Witness Services, LLC

Omaha, Nebraska
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Trauma Surgeon, Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, ICU, Sepsis, Septic Shock, Abdominal Surgery, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Robotic Surgery, Bowel Perforation, Hernia, Hemorrhage, Gunshot Wound, Blunt Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accident, Hernia Mesh
Dr. Keely Buesing is a nationally recognized general, trauma and critical care surgeon with extensive experience in the care of critically ill and injured patients. She is double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Buesing is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and practices full-time at a Level I academic trauma center, where she provides expert care for critically ill and injured patients, including those with blunt and penetrating trauma, surgical emergencies, and complex abdominal conditions. Dr. Buesing brings an exceptional combination of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and legal insight to her role as an expert witness. Her areas of specialization include trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care, with particular focus on complications related to cholecystectomy, appendectomy, bowel obstruction and perforation, hernia repair (including m...
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Kent C Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric and General Surgery Expert

Nevada Surgical, University of Nevada School of Medicine

Reno, Nevada
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Bariatric Surgery Program Director, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hernia, Mesh, Obesity, Diabetes, Surgical Devices, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Dilation, Endoscopic stent, Gastric Balloon, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Sepsis, Colostomy, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication
Thought leader and 20+ years service as Medical Director of a Nationally Accredited Bariatric Center; Performed over 10,000 Bariatric Surgical procedures; Highly experienced expert case reviewer and witness with over 100 case reviews for Nevada State Medical Board and US Air Force; over 25 depositions and trials, Author of the books Outpatient Weight Loss Surgery and The type 2 Diabetes Cure, Inventor and patent holder of bariatric surgical device. Experienced surgeon in areas of bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, reoperative surgery, revisional surgery, hiatal hernia, wound care, biologics, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor and incontinence treatment, sacral neuromodulation, advanced endoscopy, Barrett's esophagus, hernia and mesh, endoscopic stenting, leaks, and solving complications. Top of class AOA medical school graduate from the University of California San Francisco, published research scientist, award-winning teacher and surgeon. San...
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Jared H Griffard, MD, FACS, CLCP

Trauma/General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

Las Vegas, Nevada
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - General Surgery, Chronic ventilator dependence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Enterocutaneous fistula, Rib fractures, Feeding tube complications, Amputations, Wound care, Spinal Cord Injury, Gun shot wounds, Knife stab wounds, Motorcycle collisions, Motor vehicle collisions, Postoperative hemorrhage
Dr. Jared Griffard is a double board-certified general surgeon and surgical critical care intensivist who is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. With extensive fellowship training in both Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery from the Yale School of Medicine, he has expertise in the management of complex trauma, emergency general surgery, and intensive care. Dr. Griffard is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, an active member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), and an active member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), where he contributes to the Palliative Care committee. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Griffard is a leader in medical education, currently serving as the Associate Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship year at UNLV. His experience as a Course Director and Instructor for Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Fundamentals of C...
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George Miller

Surg Onc & Gen Surg - former NYU Chair

Holy Name Medical Center

Englewood, New Jersey
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology - Hepatobiliary, Whipple, Bowel surgery, Oncology, Pancreas, Liver resection, Translational Medicine, Monoclonal antibodies, Liver, Liver, Cancer research, Drug development, Bile duct, Colon, Drug safety - Bench to Bedside, Intellectual Property, Gall bladder, Cancer, Immunotherapy, Regulatory Compliance
George Miller, MD, is Division Chief of Surgical Oncology and the Medical Director of Oncologic Surgery at Holy Name Medical Center. Dr. Miller, certified by the American Board of Surgery, is one of the nation's leading surgeon-investigators, with a distinguished career as an accomplished surgeon and scientist. He is a highly experienced general surgeon and surgical oncologist recognized for his expertise in the treatment of complex surgical and oncologic diseases and hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal cancers, especially those affecting the liver, pancreas, and GI tract. He as performed more than 2,000 complex general surgery and hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical oncology operations with fantastic results. Dr. Miller maintains an active clinical surgical practice. He completed his residency training in General Surgery at NYU and a trio of fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Surgical Oncology, Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, and Experimental Immunothera...
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Marcin A Jankowski, DO, MBA, CPE, FACS, FACOS, CHSE, CPHQ, CHCQM-PHYADV

Experienced Surgery Complication Expert & Surgeon

Mays Landing, New Jersey
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Abdominal Surgery, Critical Care, Colon Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sports Injury, Sepsis, Brain Death, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Venous Thrombus, Pre-hospital Care, Burn Injury, Standard of Care, Surgical Complications, Trauma, Hospital Quality Safety, Policy review, Medical
I currently serve as the Vice Chair for Surgical Quality, Patient Safety and Performance Improvement for the Department of Surgery. Over the years, I have served as Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care (and Trauma Program Medical Director) at two different Trauma Centers. I have significant clinical and administrative leadership experience and have lead numerous peer and quality group review committees and group case reviews. I have significant experience in reviewing and evaluating surgical cases for complications, errors, appropriate management and care as well as serving as an expert witness in numerous medical-legal cases. I have a breadth of experience in graduate and undergraduate medical education and have also obtained an Executive Healthcare MBA degree. I am considered to be a content expert in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery and Healthcare Quality. I have also served on numerous national board of surgery examiner's committees and have participated a...
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Emil Shakov, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon Expert Witness

Specialty Physicians NJ, PC

Freehold, New Jersey
General Surgery, Wound Care - Emergency general surgical care, Hernia surgery, Gallbladder surgery, Colon surgery, Surgery on the skin, Breast surgery, Bariatric surgery
Emil Shakov, MD, FACS is a board certified general surgeon with expertise in this field. He earned his MD from the American University of the Caribbean in 2004. He completed a surgical residency in 2009 from the Seton Hall School of Health and Medical Sciences. He completed a fellowship from The Valley Hospital in 2010 in minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, and robotic surgery. He began his career with a high volume emergency general surgery cases in 2010. He moved on to a high volume bariatric surgical group in 2012. Dr. Shakov opened his own private practice in 2013. Since 2017 Dr. Shakov has been offering services such as independent medical examinations, case reviews, causality, and worker's compensation. He began his career as an expert witness in general surgery in 2018 offering services such as reviews and testimony for general surgical malpractice to determine affidavit of merit, extensive medical records review to determine deviation of care. He will provide ...
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manal hegazy

over 20 years experience in general surgery

bayshore, New York
General Surgery - robotic surgery, davinici surgery, laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery
Over 20 years of general surgery experience in long island. Has experience in laparoscopic and robotic procedures. and breast surgery. have attended multiple conferences through our the years. liscenced in NY board certified in general surgery. member of FACS member of SAGEs member of American hernia society
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David A. Mayer, M.D., D.A.B.S., F.I.C.S.

General Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon

Huntington, New York
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - general surgery, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert
General surgery,vascular surgery,bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert. Chairman of Surgery Emeritus, Associate Professor of Surgery. Over 25 years experience as medical expert witness in all jurisdictions.
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Umut Sarpel, MD, MSc, FACS

Award-Winning Oncologic Surgeon

NEW YORK, New York
General Surgery - Surgical, Oncology, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, General Surgery, Clinical Research, Cancer, stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tree, small bowel, colon, sarcomas, robotic surgery
Umut Sarpel, MD, MSc, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. She received her Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Research from the University of Rochester and earned her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Sarpel completed her residency in General Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and then pursued an additional two years of fellowship training in the field of Surgical Oncology while attaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Sarpel specializes in the care of patients with cancers of the stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tree, small bowel, and colon, as well as sarcomas. Her practice includes open and robotic surgery. In addition, she performs Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for the treatment of carcinomatosis. A compelling stor...
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Aaron E. Roth, MD, FACS

General Surgeon

New Rochelle, New York
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, anti reflux surgery, gastric surgery, gastro intestinal surgery, colon surgery, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia surgery, wound care, surgical infections
In community practice since 1995 after surgical training at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center in surgical critical care. Board certified in general surgery with a certificate of added qualification in surgical critical care. Bariatric surgery experience. Currently Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.
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Vinci Jones, MD, FACS

Dix Hills, New York
Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery - 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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Meade Palmer, MD, MPH, FACS

Expert General Surgery Witness - 30yr Experience

High Point, North Carolina
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Gall Bladder / Cholecystectomy, Colon Surgery, Colon Cancer, Colon Polyps, Diverticulitis, Appendix / Appendectomy, Hemorrhoids, Surgical Infections, Colonoscopy, EGD
Board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Active clinical practice with 30+ years of experience. Clinical Assistant Professor. Fellowship-trained endoscopist, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School affiliation. Fellowship trained trauma and surgical critical care, MIEMSS. Fellow of American College of Surgeons. Experience as risk retention group claims committee chairman, hospital quality, safety and credentials committee member and state board reviewer of standards of care. Retired Major, US Army reserve medical corps and volunteer mission surgeon.
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Talitha Brown, MD, MBA, FACS

General Surgeon Expert Witness

Durham, North Carolina
General Surgery - Port, Port-A-Cath, Catheter Erosion, Hernia repair, Plaintiff, Defendent, Appendectomy, Incomplete appendectomy, Retained foreign body, Wrong site surgery
Talented, conscientious, and dedicated Board-certified General Surgeon, business owner and educator with excellent patient outcomes treating an expansive assortment of clinical and surgical conditions via open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. Double certification as a labor, post-partum, and infant care doula offering home, hospital, and birth center support. Overall diligent professional with transmigrant humanitarian experience and champion constituent rapport offering evidence based compassionate care in a variety of healthcare settings. Committed teacher with experience across many education levels.
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Heath A Dorion, MD, FACS

General Surgery-Endoscopy-Trauma-ICU Expert

Surgical Care Review Specialists, LLC

North Lima, Ohio
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Endoscopy, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Complex Hernia Repair, Peritonitis, Bowel Obstruction, Soft Tissue Infection, GI Bleeding, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Colectomy, Damage Control Surgery, Open Abdomen, Traumatic Wounds, Diverticulitis, Splenectomy, Polytrauma, Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Dorion is an experienced general surgeon, surgical endoscopist, trauma surgeon, and surgical intensivist with over 23 years of clinical experience at an American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma verified Level 1 Trauma Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in Surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care. He holds a current, unrestricted medical license in Ohio. Dr. Dorion attended medical school at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and completed a General Surgery residency at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He completed the prestigious University of Pittsburgh Multidisciplinary Adult Critical Care Fellowship. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force Medical Corps where he served as a staff general surgeon and General Surgery Chief. Dr. Dorion is a lifelong, award-winning surgical educator and physician leader. He is the General Surgery Residency Program Director at St. Elizabeth Youn...
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Taylor E Mullin, Ph.D., RN, CNOR

Oncology & Surgical Nursing Expert Witness

Dublin, Ohio
Surgical Oncology, Nurse - CNOR, Certified Nurse in Operating Room, Procedural Sedation Nurse, Laparoscopic Surgery, da Vinci Robotic Surgery, EMT-P, Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery, GYN/ONC surgery, PhD, PharmD, EMS, Clinical Educator, Surgical Oncology, Surgical & Perioperative RN, Oncology Nursing, APRN, Infectious Disease, Interventional Radiology, PMHNP-BC
Taylor Mullin is a Ph.D. Candidate at The Ohio State University College of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio. Taylor holds a Masters in Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education from Capital University, and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Mount Carmel College of Nursing. She is a trained operating room nurse, surgical oncology nurse, and medical/surgical nurse. Taylor maintains a multi-state RN license, along with certifications in chemotherapy and immunotherapy (ONS/ONCC) and is a Certified Nurse in the Operating room (CNOR). Taylor also holds ACLS and BLS. With a dynamic career spanning clinical practice, nursing education, research, and academic leadership, Taylor Mullin, PhD(c), MSN, RN, CNOR, is dedicated to advancing patient care and nursing excellence. As a Clinical Instructor of Practice at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, she teaches across undergraduate and bridge programs, integrating evidence-based practice into pharmacology, pathophysiol...
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Gregory R Semon, DO, FACS, FACOS

Triple Board Certified Surgeon / Assoc Professor

Oakwood, Ohio
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Critical Care Surgery, Chest Wall Injury, Rib Fractures, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Small Bowel, Colon, Gallbladder, Appendix, Hernia, Shock, Hemorrhage, Coagulopathy, Sepsis, Infections, Complications, Quality, Neurocritical Care
Dr. Gregory Semon is a distinguished surgeon who currently serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He practices general surgery, trauma surgery, critical care, and burn surgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, which is a Level 1 Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Semon hold three board certifications in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care. He additionally holds a certificate in Acute Care Surgery from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He completed his surgical training at Ohio University/Kettering Health Network in Dayton, OH and his surgical critical care and acute care surgery fellowships at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL. In addition to his clinical and academic duties, Dr. Semon holds multiple administrative roles, including serving as Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. He also wor...
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Tunc Aksehirli

board certified general and bariatric surgeon, 17y

pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
General Surgery, Obesity - minimally invasive surgery, revisional bariatric surgery, gastric surgery, mesh placement, robotic surgery, colon and Rectal surgery, Abdominal wall hernias, mesh removal, bariatric surgery, foregut surgery, inguinal hernias, mesh complications, intestinal surgery, esophageal reflux surgery, robotic inguinal hernias
Since 2011, I have specialized in minimally invasive, robotic, bariatric (both standard and revisional), foregut, and abdominal wall hernias both standard and revisional surgeries. I have extensive experience managing surgical complications, perioperative decision making, and standards of care. Beyond clinical practice, I am deeply involved in position education, mentoring surgeons on robotic platform times, and surgical proctoring. I held the extensive academic appointments and a have spent years training resident, currently serving as assistant program director for I advanced surgical fellowship program. This combined clinical and educational background informs my expert witness evaluations and testimony. LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION • Pennsylvania Medical License (Active) • American Board of Surgery – Board Certified (2011–Present) • Fellow, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS) • Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery – Certified • Fundamentals o...
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Jane J Keating, MD

Academic Surgeon: Trauma/Critical Care/Gen Surg

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Resuscitation, Prehopsital medicine, Acute Care Surgery, General surgery, Sepsis, Shock, Transfusion, Critical care, Emergency surgery
I am an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Emergency Surgery, serving as Associate Trauma Program Medical Director and Trauma Performance Improvement Director. In these roles I lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee quality and performance initiatives, and mentor residents and fellows working in high-stakes clinical environments. Over more than a decade in academic trauma and critical care, I’ve built a reputation for disciplined leadership, calm in crisis, and a deep commitment to patient outcomes and trainee development. I have a deep commitment to academics, and I regularly speak on trauma systems, decision-making under pressure, and physician wellness. Alongside my clinical and academic responsibilities, I also provide medico-legal consulting and expert witness services in trauma and critical care, translating real-world expertise into clear, objective insights for attorneys and organizations.
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Danielle L Hashmi, DO, FACS

Double board certified surgeon with burn expertise

Temple University Hospital

West Chester, Pennsylvania
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Burns, Wounds, Complex wound care, Pressure wounds, General surgery, Inhalation Injury, Chemical burn, Scald, Contact burn
Board certified by the American Board of surgery in general surgery and surgical critical care, with specialization in burn care. Experience includes thermal, chemical, contact injuries, scalds, electrical injuries, inhalation injuries as well as complex wound care, necrotizing soft tissue infections, pressure related injuries. Licensed and currently practices in Pennsylvania.
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Shannon M Foster, MD FACS

General Surgery and Trauma Surgery

SMF Coverage & Solutions, LLC

READING, Pennsylvania
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma surgery, general surgery of bowel, appendix, obstruction, gallbladder and biliary, wounds, hernia, colon, abdomen, soft tissue infection, shock, critical illness, sepsis, surgical critical Care, organ failure, surgical ethics, credentialing, quality, standards, team dynamics in healthcare
Shannon Marie Foster MD FACS is an active acute care surgeon - performing trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery in daily practice and certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She is a leader in the surgical community and holds multiple positions in the professional organizations responsible for setting the standards of care. Heavily involved in policy creation, surgical quality and performance review - she is highly skilled at not only reviewing complex cases, but providing education regarding best practice to patients, learners and those without primary medical backgrounds. Dr. Foster has invested time and effort to better understand the many aspects of the business of medicine, intentionally working and consulting in varying practice types from rural to urban, community to academic, small to large hospitals and across systems to ensure an understanding of the complex aspects of care delivery in a variety of h...
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Brent S Jewett, MD

Trauma & Surgical Critical Care

RML Consulting LLC

Charleston, South Carolina
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Emergency Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, Laparoscopy, Bowel Injury, Mechanism of Injury, Trauma Care, Cholecystectomy, Appendix Surgery, Surgical Error, Pre-hospital Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Surgery, Abdominal Pain, Surgical Complications, Sepsis
▪ Practice at Trident Medical Center ▪ Chairman of Surgery 2021 - Present ▪ Member of Medical Executive committee 2021 - Present ▪ Member of Credentialing committee 2021 - present ▪ Member of PPEC 2021 - present Board Certification General Surgery – 2015-Present Surgical Critical Care – 2016-Present ATLS instructor - Dec 2022 Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Advanced Cardiac Lift Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) Fellow of the American College of Surgery - 2018 DaVinci Robotic Certification – 2014 Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) - 2014
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Kurt A Fichtner, MD

Cardiothoracic, General, and robotic surgery.

Trenton, South Carolina
Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery - Robotic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Government and Civil Health Care, Lung Disease, Foregut, Surgical ICU, Aerospace Medicine, Esophageal Disease, Ion Robot, Aeromedical Evacuation, Mediastinal Mass, General Surgery, Team building, Chest Surgery, Critical care, Robotic program development
Experienced physician, surgeon, and educator in areas of government and civil healthcare systems. Have served DOD, Veterans Affairs, and Civil hospitals and facilities. Knowledgeable, trained, and practicing in areas of Cardiot-horacic and General Surgery. Capable team builder bringing expertise necessary to lead and develop robotic surgical teams. Actively practicing robotic surgery. Experience as Chief of Staff, Chief of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, and Chairman of Robotic Steering Committees. Educator for medical schools, as well as surgical residency and fellowship programs. Mentor and proctor in surgery and robotic surgery. Extensive experience in domestic and foreign environments, military and civilian experience working and developing individuals as well as teams. Experienced in occurrence investigation, adverse outcomes investigation, investigation of deviations from established policies and procedures in civil and government systems. Experienced in Aerospace medicine, FAA m...
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Ashley Smith Kisiel, MSN, RN

Med Surg Nurse-14 Years Experience

West Union, South Carolina
Nurse - FALLS, Med Surg, Safe Medication Administration, Standard of Care, Documentation, Spinal Surgery, General Surgery, Nursing Standard of Care, Fall Precautions
I have 14 years of experience in nursing with the last 6 being in Med Surg. I still practice every week taking care of patients on a Med Surg unit. Some of the cases I commonly work on are related to Falls, Pressure Injuries, and Care of the Post Op Patient. Currently, I have reviewed cases for 50% Plaintiff and 50% Defense. Please see CV and Fee Schedule or contact me for more information.
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Stephen Gondek, MD, MPH, FACS

Trauma, Burn and Emergency Surgery Expert

Nashville, Tennessee
Trauma Surgery, Burns - Acute Care Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Burn Surgery, Burn Critical Care, Surgical Education, Supervision, Blunt Trauma, Motor Vehicle Crash, Shock Resuscitation, Critical Care Medicine, Abdominal Sepsis, Inhalational Injury, Disaster Management, Rush availability, Penetrating Trauma
Stephen P. Gondek, MD, MPH, FACS Associate Professor of Surgery, Trauma, Burn, and Acute Care Surgery I am a board-certified trauma, burn, and surgical critical care surgeon with over 10 years of clinical and academic experience at a major tertiary referral center. I have dedicated my career to the care of critically ill and injured patients, while also training and supervising surgical residents and fellows. I serve as Burn ICU Medical Director and Fellowship Program Director, where I practice across trauma, burn, emergency general surgery, and surgical intensive care. I have published extensively, contributed to national guidelines, and lecture frequently on standards of care in trauma, resuscitation, and surgical critical care. My expertise includes: • Trauma systems and standards of care (blunt and penetrating injury, hemorrhage control, damage control surgery) • Surgical critical care and ICU management (sepsis, shock, organ failure, ventilator management) • Burn surgery and...
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William J Harb, MD

The Colorectal Center

Nashville, Tennessee
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colonoscopy, Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Proctology, Hemorrhoids, Fecal Incontinence, Anal Fistula, Diverticulitis, Inherited Colon Cancer
I am a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon in private practice since 2006. I have extensive expertise in proctology and anorectal surgery, including hemorrhoidal disease, anal fistulae, fecal incontinence, and have a busy colonoscopy practice. I have experience dealing with many different types of complications related to colorectal surgery, such as abscesses, leaks, and perforations. I have additional expertise in the field of inherited cancers, particularly inherited colon and rectal cancers. Genetic testing is an integral part of my practice and while that is mainly gastrointestinal cancers, I have experience with the genetics of many other inherited cancer syndromes, including breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer syndromes. I do genetic testing in my office and believe that many patients with a family history of colorectal cancer don't get the needed testing..
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Ritha Belizaire, MD FACS FASCRS

General, colorectal and minimally invasive surgeon

Houston Community Surgical

Houston, Texas
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - colonoscopy, GI surgery, proctology, pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, colon cancer, rectal cancer, Diverticulitis, Appendectomy, minimally invasive surgery, intestine, colon, rectum, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy , Appendix, Colostomy, Ileostomy
Dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in the Houston area. I am an assistant professor of surgery and owner of my solo general and colorectal surgery practice. Extensive experience in academic surgery (OH, NY and TX), resident and medical student education and serving low income/under resourced communities. I take care of patients with disorders of the gallbladder, small bowel, appendix, benign skin and soft tissue, colon, rectum and anus. I am certified in robotic surgery and perform colonoscopy as part of my practice.
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Jorge L Carmona, MD

Specialized in all aspects of general surgery

El Paso, Texas
General Surgery - Gallbladder surgery, Ventral hernia repair, General Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Abdominal wall hernia repair, Incisional hernia repair, Laparoscopic surgery, Inguinal hernia repair, Open surgery, Robotic surgery, Colon surgery, Bowel surgery, Hernia repair
As a board-certified General Surgeon, Dr. Jorge Carmona practices individualized, patient-centered care. He takes pride in his ability to bring the most advanced surgical care to his practice with a goal of getting patients back to their normal, healthy lives as soon as possible. Dr. Carmona is devoted to providing compassionate, comprehensive care with special interests in robotic/laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair and diseases of the gallbladder and colon. Currently services the position of Vice-Chief of Surgery at Hospital of Providence Transmountain Campus in El Paso, Tx. Outside of the office, Dr. Carmona is an active member of his community. He enjoys spending time connecting and celebrating Latino culture as well as sharing his hobby of being an avid car enthusiast. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
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Kyle Dunning, MD

Chief of Surgery/Army Veteran

Ogden Clinic

Ogden, Utah
General Surgery - Hernia, Acute Care Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Complex Hernia Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Informed Consent, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Gallbladder Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Critcal Care Surgery, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Military Surgery
Dr. Dunning is the Chief of Surgery at a level 2 trauma center. He is an experienced expert witness in the field of general surgery. He performs a wide variety of general surgery care, including trauma and acute care surgery, breast surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Dunning has a special interest in complex hernia surgery. He is an Army veteran who served two combat tours as a general surgeon leading Forward Surgical Teams in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Edward Jordan, MD, MBA, FACS

General/Trauma Surgeon, 30 + yrs. Well spoken.

Ogden, Utah
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia complications, Wrong site surgery, Retained foreign body, Accidents, Gun shootings/Stabbings, Ski injuries, Blood loss, Delay in diagnosis, Laparoscopic complications, Appendicitis, Gallbladder disease, Bowel perforation, Ureteral injury, Central line complications, Pneumothorax, Endoscopy
Spanish Fluency. Army Veteran. MD from New York University School of Medicine. Residency in General Surgery from Tulane University School of Medicine. Green Belt Certification in Quality and Continuous Process Improvement. Board certified and recertified twice, in General Surgery. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. State licenses in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. Advanced Trauma Life Support certified. Head of hospital Blood Transfusion Committee.
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Cabot S Murdock

General/Robotics Surgery Expert Witness

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah
General Surgery - General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Military
I bring a broad and well‑rounded background in medical review and evaluation. My foundation in this work began during my military service, where I served as a consultant to the Surgeon General of the United States Air Force, assessing standards of care in malpractice cases involving the Department of Defense. Today, my consulting practice spans three key areas: independent dispute resolution for physician coding accuracy, Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), and expert witness testimony. Clinically, I focus on acute care general surgery and medical student education, and I also serve as a certified ringside physician for both amateur and professional unarmed combat events while continuing my commitment to military reserve duty. I am board‑certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and a fellow in good standing with the American College of Surgeons. In my current role, I direct the Robotic Surgery program and oversee morbidity and mortality reviews for robotic cases, su...
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Michael J. Barker, MD

Experienced Bariatric & General Surgeon

MJ Barker Consulting

Henrico, Virginia
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Sleeve, Revision, Conversion, Endoscopy, Gastric Balloon, Morbid Obesity, Lap Band, Vitamin Deficiencies, Wernicke’s, Laparoscopy, Hernia, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy, Foregut Surgery, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication
Michael Barker, MD, FACS, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified general surgeon who specializes in Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and SUNY Brooklyn College of Medicine, and also completed a Fellowship in Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgery at East Carolina University. Dr. Barker spent 16 years on Active Duty in the Navy, where he made multiple overseas deployments and was Director of the largest Bariatric Surgery program within the Department of Defense. He continues his military service in the Navy Reserve where he has held a number of clinical and executive positions, including Advisor to the Surgeon General of the Navy regarding General Surgery and member of the Medical Executive Committee. Dr. Barker is currently the Medical Director of the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System Bariatric Surgery Program and Director of the Operating Room at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He maintains an active practi...
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STEPHEN M. COHEN, MD, MBA

Experienced Surgical Expert Witness

Richmond VA MEDICAL CENTER

CHESTERFIELD, Virginia
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - COLON CANCER, COLONOSCOPY, DIVERTICULITIS, BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, BLEEDING, FECAL INCONTINENCE, CONSTIPATION, HEMORRHOIDS, NUTRITION, CHOLECYSTITIS, APPENDICITIS, LARGE BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, ASCITIS, ABSCESS, ANAL FISTULA, RECTAL, CROHN'S, POLYPS, INFLAMMATION
Dr. Stephen Cohen is a double board-certified general and colon and rectal surgeon with over 30 years of clinical experience and the past seven years dedicated to teaching, training, and mentoring physicians at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center. In this role, he is actively involved in educating surgical residents and maintaining high standards of care within a complex, high-acuity healthcare system. Dr. Cohen previously practiced in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was the first board-certified colon and rectal surgeon serving the southern crescent region. He developed a reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and for clearly communicating complex medical issues to patients, families, and colleagues—an ability that translates directly to effective expert testimony. A recognized leader in colorectal surgery, Dr. Cohen has extensive experience with advanced and evolving surgical techniques. He has collaborated with physicians nationally...
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Emily Hedrick, MSPAS, PA-C

Alexandria, Virginia
Physician Assistant, General Surgery - Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Disease, Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gastric Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Cholecystitis, Cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy, Bowel Resection, Appendectomy, Peri-operative Care, Intra-abdominal Abscess, Hernia Repair
I am an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant with a demonstrated history of over 10 years in clinical practice. I have participated in the care of patients across numerous surgical subspecialties including hepatobiliary surgery, general surgery, surgical oncology, trauma surgery, breast surgery, bariatric surgery and colorectal surgery. My clinical roles include providing operative consultations, first assisting in the operating room and caring for postoperative patients, including quickly recognizing and triaging postoperative complications. I have experience serving as an expert witness in many legal cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. I pride myself on being efficient, knowledgeable and thorough when reviewing medical malpractice cases and consistently provide transparent and reliable opinions in a timely manner.
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Adam M Khader, MD, PhD, FACS, FSSO

Surgical Oncologist - Expert Witness

VCU School of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Administration

Richmond, Virginia
Surgical Oncology, General Surgery - Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Oncology
Dr. Adam Khader, MD, PhD, FACS, FSSO Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Cancer Specialist E:mail: adammkhader@gmail.com Dr. Adam Khader is a board-certified surgical oncologist and Associate Professor at VCU School of Medicine with extensive expertise in complex cancer surgery, gastrointestinal malignancies, colorectal cancer, and minimally invasive robotic procedures. As an attending surgeon at a major medical center and Associate Professor of Surgery, he brings a deep understanding of oncologic standards of care, surgical complications, and clinical decision-making. With a PhD in molecular medicine and a research focus on coagulation and metastasis, Dr. Khader offers authoritative insights on cancer progression, treatment protocols, and surgical outcomes. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national oncology conferences. Dr. Khader provides expert case reviews, deposition testimony, and trial testimony in cas...
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James Roberts, MD, RVT

Board certified Vascular Expert

Surgical Phronesis, Inc.

Washington
Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree, Chiropractor errors, Vasc trauma; insurance cases
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Mary G Kledzik, MD

Surgical Oncologist- West Virginia Faculty

WVU

Morgantown, West Virginia
Surgical Oncology, General Surgery - HIPEC, sarcoma, melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, gastric cancer, Peritoneal disease, peritoneal surface malignancy, mesothelioma, metastatic cancer, adrenal, angiosarcoma, merkel cell, neuroendocrine tumor, cytoreduction, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, liposarcoma, retroperitoneal sarcoma, carcinomatosis, stomach cancer, GIST
Dr. Kledzik is a highly respected, board-certified surgical oncologist with extensive clinical and academic expertise in cancer surgery. With over 10 years of experience, she is a recognized authority in complex general surgical oncology, post-operative care, and complication management. Surgical Oncology is a field that manages a range of surgeries and some of the most complex surgical cases. Dr. Kledzik is also well-versed in providing comprehensive reviews in cases involving surgical oncology, general surgery, and associated complications. Her meticulous approach, clear communication, and deep understanding of surgical standards of care make her an invaluable resource for attorneys navigating complex medical-legal matters. Areas of Expertise • Oncologic Standards of Care • Skin Cancers • Sarcoma • Gastrointestinal Cancers • Peritoneal Carcinomatosis and HIPEC • Post-Surgical Complication Analysis • Surgical Technique Review and Analysis • Informed Consent and Risk Disclosure S...
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Aimee E. Gough, MD

Wyoming Surgical Associates

Casper, Wyoming
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Rectal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistula, Anastomotic Leak, Surgical Complications, IBD, Bowel Obstruction, Colonoscopy, Low Anterior Resection, Colon Cancer, Ostomy, Hernia, Appendix, Gallbladder, Adhesions, Fistula
Dr. Aimee Gough is board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery as well as General Surgery and has been in independent practice for over five years. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, a clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and an ATLS instructor. She maintains a busy private practice where she practices both colorectal surgery and general surgery (including trauma) - with a focus on minimally invasive surgical care (robotic and laparoscopic) for diseases of the colon and rectum. She also cares for patients with anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. As the only board-certified colon and rectal surgeon in her state, she routinely sees complex patients, inherits and manages complication, and undertakes re-do operations. With experience in medical education and public speaking, Dr. Gough communicates effectively and excels at conveying complicated medical topics in a c...
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  • Bariatric & General Surgeon
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