Pharmacist Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of pharmacist expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on pharmacist and related issues. Pharmacist 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 pharmacist expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Medication Errors, Pharmacy, Drug Interactions, Overdose, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Adverse Drug Reactions, Anticoagulation, Pharmacist, Pharmacokinetics, Critical Care, Drug Interaction, Medication Error, Medication Safety, and Pharmacy Malpractice.
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Rodney G. Richmond, MS, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, DASPL
Pharmacy - Pharmacology - Drugs of Abuse
The Mackenzie Group, LLC
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Nursing homes, geriatric pharmacist, alcohol, recreational drugs, drug interactions, opioid pain management, hospital pharmacy, drug levels, medication errors, pharmacy law, toxicology, pharmacy standards of care, compounding
Pharmacy Standards of Care (nursing home/long-term care, acute care, hospice, home health); Pain Management; Geriatric Drug Therapy Management (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, psychoactive medications, psychotropic drug reactions, polypharmacy); Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information services, patient assessment & counseling); Drug Safety/Misadventure (interactions, adverse reactions, medication errors, death/overdose, product liability); Pharmacology (causal relationship between drug exposure and subsequent effects, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacokinetics); Pharmacy Operations (3rd-party payment, managed care, controlled substance/narcotics, drug distribution systems, pharmacoeconomics).
Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Harding University College of Pharmacy (2011- )
President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2024-25)
Vice-President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2023-24)
Member, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2020- )
Clinical Consulta...
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Zlatan Coralic, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
UCSF - Pharmacist/Pharmacology
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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medication safety, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, dispensing, toxicity, anticoagulation, emergency medicine, drug patent, drug labeling, drug administration, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy operations, opioids, adverse drug events, critical care, intensive care unit, resuscitation, clinical trials, pharmacist expert, pharmacy malpractice
I am a full-time board-certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where I also serve as Volunteer Clinical Professor in the UCSF School of Pharmacy and Dept. of Emergency Medicine. I provide bedside clinical care and didactic and experiential teaching to pharmacy and medical trainees.
With over 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as JAMA Internal Medicine, Stroke, and Annals of Emergency Medicine, I bring expertise in medication safety and efficacy. I am also an author or editor of several medical textbooks and chapters and a frequent national lecturer, having delivered more than 50 presentations.
As an expert witness, I have provided reviews, opinions, depositions, and testimony in over 40 state and federal cases. My current case mix is approximately 50% plaintiff / 50% defense.
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Michael T Rupp, PhD, FAPhA
Medication Errors & Safety Expert
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Glendale
Peoria, Arizona
Pharmacist, Safety
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Community Pharmacy, Quality, Safety, Medication Errors, Dispensing Errors, DUR, Patient Counseling, Workflow, Policies and Procedures, Management, Prescription Dispensing, Staffing & Workload, Standards of Practice, Opioid Prescribing & Dispensing
Experienced consultant and expert witness specializing in chain and independent community pharmacy operations and standards of practice with emphasis on medication safety management and dispensing errors. Expertise includes staffing, workflow, policies & procedures and quality assurance. Deep experience in opioid litigation. Credentials include community and hospital pharmacy practice experience, numerous peer-reviewed articles, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Andrew M. Warther, PharmD
Pharmacy Standard of Care Expert
Andrew Warther Consulting, LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
Pharmacist
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Pharmacy standard of care, Compounding, USP 795, Dispensing errors, Controlled substances DEA, Diversion prevention, Pharmacy negligence, Medical errors, Pharmacist in charge PIC, Board of Pharmacy matters, Pharmacy policies and procedures, Pharmacy operations, Quality assurance, USP 797, USP 800, Sterile, Non-Sterile, Veterinary
I am a PharmD and experienced pharmacy operations and compliance leader with extensive expertise in pharmacy regulatory requirements, pharmacy standard of care, medication-use systems, and quality programs. I provide expert witness services in matters involving pharmacy and pharmacist negligence/standard of care, medication errors, dispensing and verification processes, controlled substance compliance and diversion prevention, policies/procedures (SOPs), documentation and record-keeping, and Board of Pharmacy-related issues.
My professional background includes senior leadership roles overseeing day-to-day pharmacy operations, staffing models, workflow design, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. I have led and supported internal audits, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root cause analysis, and the development/implementation of quality systems to reduce error risk and improve compliance. I am comfortable reviewing and opining on pharmacy practices, cor...
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Rodney G. Richmond, MS, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, DASPL
Pharmacy - Pharmacology - Drugs of Abuse
The Mackenzie Group, LLC
Searcy, Arkansas
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Nursing homes, geriatric pharmacist, alcohol, recreational drugs, drug interactions, opioid pain management, hospital pharmacy, drug levels, medication errors, pharmacy law, toxicology, pharmacy standards of care, compounding
Pharmacy Standards of Care (nursing home/long-term care, acute care, hospice, home health); Pain Management; Geriatric Drug Therapy Management (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, psychoactive medications, psychotropic drug reactions, polypharmacy); Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information services, patient assessment & counseling); Drug Safety/Misadventure (interactions, adverse reactions, medication errors, death/overdose, product liability); Pharmacology (causal relationship between drug exposure and subsequent effects, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacokinetics); Pharmacy Operations (3rd-party payment, managed care, controlled substance/narcotics, drug distribution systems, pharmacoeconomics).
Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Harding University College of Pharmacy (2011- )
President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2024-25)
Vice-President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2023-24)
Member, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2020- )
Clinical Consulta...
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Jack H Raber, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Practice Expert Witness
Clinipharm Services
Seal Beach, California
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Pharmacy Law, Community Pharmacy Practice Standards, Prescription Benefits, Prescription Benefit Fraud, Pharmacist Discipline, Pharmacy Malpractice, Adverse Drug Reactions, Hospital Pharmacy Practice, Nursing Home Pharmacy Practice Standards, Over-dispensing of Controlled Substances, Drug Information
I am a pharmacist with over 50 years of both practice and management experience in a variety of clinical settings. Since 1993, I have been an expert witness and a non-testifying consultant in hundreds cases throughout the country in matters specifically related to pharmacy malpractice, pharmaceuticals-related hospital and medical malpractice, prescription benefit fraud, over-dispensing of controlled substances, and assistance in disciplinary proceedings against pharmacists and pharmacies. I have also participated in compliance audits of federally-sponsored health plans where it pertains to pharmaceutical services.
I am formerly an instructor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy. My areas of expertise for teaching purposes include site-specific pharmacy practice guidelines, community pharmacy risk management, hospital pharmacy risk management, prescription drug benefits, pharmacy servic...
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Dimi Maffia, PharmD, BCCCP
PharmD Consultation, Inc
San Diego, California
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist
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Toxicology, Pharmacist Standard of Care (Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics), Adverse Drug Events, Drug-Drug Interactions, Medication Safety and Errors, Pharmacogenomics, Anticoagulation, Antiarrhythmics, Antibiotic Stewardship, Medication-Related Surgical Complications, Opioid Safety
I am currently employed as an Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at the VA San Diego Health Care System, with clinical pharmacy experience spanning six distinct healthcare systems. I earned my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of the Pacific in 2014 and have been a licensed pharmacist in California for the past 11 years. My postgraduate training includes a two-year pharmacy residency at the VA San Diego Health Care System. During my first year, I focused on pharmacy practice in both ambulatory care and inpatient hospital settings, including hospice and long-term care. In my second year, I specialized in critical care pharmacy. I am a Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) and have held clinical pharmacist roles specializing in emergency medicine, internal medicine, and critical care. Additionally, I have contributed to clinical research, collaborating on phase 2, 3, and 4 clinical trials, as well as performing retrospective chart reviews in healthcare...
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Matthew Labreche, PharmaD
Experienced Infectious Disease Pharmacist
Oakland, California
Pharmacist
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Antimicrobial, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Antimicrobial Resistance, Patient Care, Recreational drugs, Drug Interactions, Opioid Pain, Hospital Pharmacy, Drug Levels, Medication Error, Pain Medication, Medication Overdose, Underdose, Medication Interaction, Controlled Substance, Pharmacotherapy
Matthew Labreche, MSc, PharmD, is an experienced pharmacist with 12 years of experience in infectious diseases pharmacotherapy. He specializes in antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, antimicrobial resistance, and patient care. Matthew holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from Northeastern University and a Master’s of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Texas at Austin.
He has served as an Infectious Diseases Clinical Specialist and Antimicrobial Stewardship leader in public and private health systems, overseeing their development and expansion and guiding them through Joint Commission evaluation. Additionally, Matthew has experience working on Infection Control, Sepsis, Surgical Infection, and Quality Improvement committees. Furthermore, Dr Labreche has served as a preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents and routinely provides lectures for departments of medicine and surgery.
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Zlatan Coralic, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
UCSF - Pharmacist/Pharmacology
San Francisco, California
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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medication safety, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, dispensing, toxicity, anticoagulation, emergency medicine, drug patent, drug labeling, drug administration, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy operations, opioids, adverse drug events, critical care, intensive care unit, resuscitation, clinical trials, pharmacist expert, pharmacy malpractice
I am a full-time board-certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where I also serve as Volunteer Clinical Professor in the UCSF School of Pharmacy and Dept. of Emergency Medicine. I provide bedside clinical care and didactic and experiential teaching to pharmacy and medical trainees.
With over 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as JAMA Internal Medicine, Stroke, and Annals of Emergency Medicine, I bring expertise in medication safety and efficacy. I am also an author or editor of several medical textbooks and chapters and a frequent national lecturer, having delivered more than 50 presentations.
As an expert witness, I have provided reviews, opinions, depositions, and testimony in over 40 state and federal cases. My current case mix is approximately 50% plaintiff / 50% defense.
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Andrew Perugini, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacist - Hartford Healthcare
Watertown, Connecticut
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Clinical Pharmacist, Toxicology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Adverse Drug Events, Anticoagulation, Medication Error, Pharmacist Medical Malpractice, Drug Interaction, Pharmacokinetics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Intensive Care Unit, Alcohol
Dr. Perugini is a pharmacist with 14 years of experience. He initially started his career in retail pharmacy and eventually moved to the hospital setting as a clinical pharmacist. He is an adjust assistant professor at several pharmacy schools in his state. He has worked his way up to the position of Pharmacy Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator at his practice site. He is a member of several system-wide committees to help establish new protocols or therapies and to investigate medication error events and ways to reduce future errors. His knowledge is extensive, encompassing a wide range of areas, including infectious disease, emergency medicine, critical care, anticoagulation, neurology, oncology, cardiology, extravasation and more. As mentioned before, he serves as the clinical coordinator at his hospital, ensuring that any new clinical initiatives are properly executed at his practice site. This includes providing education and participating in committees to discuss ways to improve pa...
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Alexa J Basilio, PharmD, BCOP
Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist
Tampa, Florida
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Pharmacotherapy, overdose, cancer, chemotherapy, drug interactions, drug safety, treatment side effects, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, supportive care, oncology, dispensing errors, opioid stewardship, allergic reactions, anticoagulation, blood thinners, hospital, infusion center
Alexa J. Basilio, PharmD, BCOP is a board-certified oncology pharmacist at Mckesson, The US Oncology Network. As the clinical pharmacy specialist, Alexa works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize supportive care and manage acute and chronic toxicities of treatment for various types of disease states including cancer. Alexa has hands on experience compounding and dosing various drugs (sterile and unsterile preparations). In addition, she has experience with clinical trials and develops drug order sets and protocols. Alexa also educates the clinical staff on safety initiatives and pharmacotherapy considerations.
As the pharmacy expert, Alexa provides expertise in the area of appropriate use of therapy (guideline- and evidence-based medicine, drug-disease match), drug safety (interactions, adverse reactions and effects, medication errors, overdose, inappropriate use or place of therapy), pharmacology (drug exposure, subsequent effects, pharmacoepidemiology, phar...
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Susan M Skolly-Danziger, PharmD, MS, CPh, DABAT
Psychiatric Affiliates, PA
Maitland, Florida
Toxicology, Pharmacist
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DUI Alcohol or Drug impairment, Drugs of Abuse Testing, Effects of Drugs on Behavior, Illicit Drug Synthesis, Drug Interactions, Poisoning, Medication Errors, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Hospital: Medication Errors, Adverse Effects of Drugs, Forensic Toxicology, CNS Therapeutics, Clinical pharmacology, Antidepressant treatment
· Dr. Skolly-Danziger is a Florida Consultant Pharmacist. A consultant pharmacist is a medication therapy management expert, who advises on the use of medications for patients in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
· Dr. Skolly-Danziger is an expert in the field of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology. She has been qualified by Circuit and Federal Judges in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Oklahoma to provide opinions to the Court and juries from misdemeanor to death penalty cases in the areas of Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. She has been qualified as an expert in toxicology in both Criminal and Civil matters.
· Dr. Skolly-Danziger has been qualified as an expert in Toxicology in both Criminal and Civil cases involving opioid-related deaths.
· Dr. Skolly currently provides standard of care reviews concerning matters in both retail and hospital pharmacy practice on behalf of the Florida Department of Health.
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Pat Leung, MD PharmD MPH
Physician/Pharmacist Expert
Medical Physicians Group PLLC
Jacksonville , Florida
Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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Accident, death, malpractice, correctional medicine, prison, jail, pharmacy, pharmacist, wrongful death, negligence, occupational medicine, COVID vaccine, medical medication error, patient safety, work related injury, preventive medicine, pharmacotherapy
Dr. Leung possesses double doctorates as he has a Medical Doctorate (M.D.) and a Pharmacy Doctorate (Pharm.D.) graduae Summa Cum Laude and ranked #1 in his PharmD class throughout the whole curriculum. Dr. Leung is experienced at finding medical errors as he has been working for over 15 years in finding and preventing medical errors. He is currently working at Medical Physicians Group PLLC where he works at urgent care and outpatient clinics and sees telemedicine patients. He previously worked as a Senior Medical Physician for the Northeast Florida State Hospital, and as a Correctional Medicine Physician at the Baker County Jail which housed inmates from the Georgia and Florida Marshals and ICE patients as well. He also worked in occupational medicine and emergency medicine at the federal facility for two years. As a pharmacist, Dr. Leung was a pharmacist-in-charge for an HIV pharmacy. He has worked in multiple settings as a pharmacist including hospital pharmacy, CVS, Walgree...
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Nakia M. Shaw, Pharm.D
McArthur's Apothecary
Atlanta, Georgia
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist
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pharmacy regulations, pharmacy standards of care, pharmacist medical malpractice, drug utilization reviews, medication errors, adverse drug reactions, Medicare and Medicaid, Compounding
Dr. Shaw (Pharm-D) is a Board-Certified Doctor of Pharmacy with a specialization in numerous disease states. He has a specialization certification in Nuclear Medication. Dr. Shaw is also a Reviewing Medical Officer/Independent Practitioner for The Department of Labor/Federal Occupational Health (nationally and state specific). Dr. Shaw has been a Reviewing Adjudication Officer for Healthcare for the State of Georgia for CMS/Medicaid through the Dept of Health and Human Services
Dr. Shaw has been in practice as clinical/compound/adjudication pharmacist since 1999 in many diverse settings including hospital, hospital transitional care, community clinic, critical care, compounding, and retail. In addition Dr. Shaw has served in a variety of leadership roles that have contributed to his experience as an expert witness. In particular, Dr. Shaw has extensive experience reviewing cases related to diagnostic errors, pre and post-operative management, hospital in-patient treatment, hospital...
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Gourang P. Patel, Pharm.D
Critical Care Education
Chicago, Illinois
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist
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Medication, Error, Toxicology, Adverse Drug, Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacy, Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit, Prescription, Prevention, Operating Room Medication Safety
Specialization of pharmacology and toxicology of medications utilized both in the hospital and retail pharmacy settings. Detailed analysis of medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and providing strategies for prevention. Particular focus on practice of pharmacy, medication side effects, and medication safety.
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Glenn S. Balas, RPH
Chicago, Illinois
Pharmacist
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Retail Pharmacist, Experienced, Overdose, Prescriptions, Drug-Food Interactions, Pharmacy Practice, Medication Misuse/Abuse, Medication, Error, Adverse Drug, Pharmacy
With over 50 years in the retail pharmacy industry, Glenn Balas has honed his craft, excelling in various aspects of the industry, from retail pharmacy operations and compliance issues to inventory management and patient consultations.
As a licensed pharmacist and former pharmacist owner, Balas has combined his clinical expertise and entrepreneurial business acumen to increase revenue, streamline operational processes, and improve the quality and level of patient care. His proven expertise has not only helped countless patients, but also pharmaceutical representatives, medical professionals, healthcare organizations, and insurance providers.
From his long and distinguished career in the pharmacy industry, education and professional growth has always been at the forefront of Balas’ career. With a Doctorate of Pharmacy and as a member of the American Pharmacist Association and American Diabetic Association, Mr. Balas has stayed at the forefront of medication and pharmaceutical man...
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Dennis A. Wichern
DEA Compliance Expert - Former DEA Agent in Charge
Prescription Drug Consulting LLC
Carmel , Indiana
Pharmaceutical Regulation, Pharmacist
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DEA, DEA Expert, DEA Compliance, DEA Compliance Expert, DEA Pharmacy Compliance, DEA Red Flags Expert, DEA OTP Expert, DEA Pharmacy, DEA Ketamine , Opioid prescribing , DEA ASC Compliance, DEA Opioid Compliance, DEA Pain, DEA Recordkeeping Compliance, DEA Opioid Prescribing, Veterinaran Compliance, DEA EMS, Fentanyl
Dennis Wichern is a partner in PDC, where he focuses his efforts on DEA compliance initiatives, drug diversion prevention, and training to protect healthcare organizations, providers, pharmacies, ASC’s, OTP’s, and DVM’s nationwide. His experience includes 30 years of public service as a DEA Special Agent retiring in 2018 as the Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Field Division where he directed all criminal enforcement and diversion control operations in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota with a team of approximately 550 employees.
Dennis was the first to develop DEA compliance, diversion prevention, and training relating to pain and prescription opioids, SAMHSA OTP’s regulations, hospital, pharmacy, ketamine therapy, ASC, and DVM drug protocols. Dennis is a recognized expert on the dangers of the opioid epidemic and routinely speaks to healthcare organizations, pharmacies, providers, ASC’s, OTP’s, and DVM’s to identify methods to better safe...
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Daniel Mickool, R.Ph, M.S., Ed.D
Pharmacist Expert Witness
Drug Experts
Portland, Maine
Pharmacist, Family Medicine
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Medication expert, diabetes, gastrointestinal, psychiatric, antibiotics, narcotics, black box warnings, recalled drugs, imported drugs, herbals, Joint Commission standards, kidney injury, opioids, medication errors, geriatric medications, carcinogenic drugs, falls, pharmacology, weight loss drugs
With over 37 years of comprehensive experience in pharmacy practice, healthcare education, and clinical research, I offer expert insights into medication safety, pharmacy standards of care, prescribing practices, and interprofessional collaboration. I am a licensed pharmacist, former Pharmacy Director, and published researcher with a proven track record of leadership in both academic and clinical settings.
Throughout my career, I’ve served as a trusted source of drug information for physicians, nurses, and healthcare administrators. My extensive experience includes:
Academic appointments at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine (Family Medicine) and the Maine Darmouth Family Residency.
Authorship of the Winterthur-Doha Declaration, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO)
Board member, Maine Pharmacy Association
National delegate, American Pharmacists Association
Former leader of medication management initiatives during Joint Commission surveys
Numerous peer-review...
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Janice Kim, Pharm.D, MBA, PMP, CPB, CPHQ
Pharmacist with 19 years experience
Ellicott City, Maryland
Health Informatics, Pharmacist
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Compounding Pharmacy, Outpatient pharmacy, Pharmacy Data Analytics
Pharmacist with in-depth experience across diverse practice settings, combining clinical expertise with leadership and innovation. My multi-faceted skill set includes Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Sterile Aseptic Compounding, Pharmacy Informatics, and Antimicrobial Stewardship. With a Pharm.D. and MBA, I am certified in Immunization, Whole Health Coaching, Diabetes management, Six Sigma (Yellow Belt), and more.
Throughout my career, I’ve leveraged my certifications in Clinical Development, Drug Classification, and Data Analytics to optimize pharmacy operations, improve patient outcomes, and streamline healthcare processes. Fluent in written and spoken Korean, I excel at connecting with diverse populations and leading collaborative teams to achieve shared goals.
My passion lies in using my knowledge to develop innovative solutions that enhance healthcare delivery. Whether it's through program development, drug data mapping, or advancing clinical outcomes, I am dedicated to m...
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Paul A. Arpino, PharmD
Newton, Massachusetts
Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Regulation
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Hospital, Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Practice, Standards of Pharmacy Practice, Medication Errors, Medication Safety, Adverse Drug Reactions, Drug Interactions, Standard of Care, Anticoagulation, Controlled Substances, Pharmacy Standards, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Pharmacy regulations
Extensive knowledge in pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, medication management and standards of pharmacy practice across a variety of patient care settings. Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). Available as a consultant for both plaintiff and defense cases.
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Karen M. Ryle, MS, RPh
Massachusetts General Hospital
Quincy, Massachusetts
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Retail Pharmacies, Community and Hospital Pharmacies, Medication Errors, Wrongful Death, Prescription Drug Abuse, Drug Overdose, Substance Use Disorder, Pharmacy Standards of Care, Pharmacy Law, Pharmaceutical Standard of Care, Drug Interactions
Extensive knowledge in Board of Pharmacy Regulations, she was a member of the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy for 15 years, serving as president twice. Additionally, she served as an Executive Committee member of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) for over 10 years, including elected as Treasurer, President and Chairperson of the association. She continues to be involved with NABP on committees and task forces. She served as chairperson for the Stakeholders Coalition on Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances. She has assisted the Board of Pharmacy in writing regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy, she is generally familiar with NABP model regulations and regulations adopted in other states.
She has a master's degree in Drug Regulatory Affairs and has over 35 years of experience in community pharmacy and hospital practice. She has been practicing as an expert for 20 years, reviewing over 170 cases for both plaintiff and defendant. She has test...
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Gabrielle N Plaia, PharmD, CSP
Clinical Lead Pharmacist - Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Health
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Pharmacist
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Specialty Pharmacy, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Biologic & Biosimilars, Weight Loss, Inflammatory & Autoimmune, Oncology & Hematology, Cardiology, HIV and Infectious Diseases, Rare Disease, Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary, Pharmacy Standards of Care, Multiple Sclerosis, Seizure disorder
Dr. Gabrielle Plaia is a board-certified specialty pharmacist with extensive experience in the direct care of patients across all major specialty pharmacy disease states, including but not limited to autoimmune, oncology, infectious disease, and rare disease populations. Actively practicing in both ambulatory and specialty pharmacy settings through patient care, she brings current, real-world insight into patient management, therapy access, and clinical outcomes.
She currently serves as Clinical Lead for Specialty Pharmacy Outcomes and Research at Dartmouth Health, where she spearheads initiatives to measure and improve patient care quality and outcomes tied to specialty therapies. Additionally, she serves as the lead clinical formulary subject matter expert for Dartmouth Health’s ambulatory clinics, responsible for presenting therapeutic and economic data to inform formulary strategy across more than thirty clinics in the network.
She is an active member of the Vanderbilt Health S...
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Frank Breve, PharmD, MBA, CCP
Mid Atlantic PharmaTech Consultants, LLC
Ventnor City, New Jersey
Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Regulation
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Geriatrics, Addiction, Opioids, Hospitals, Dialysis, Behavioral Health, Drug Distributors, Drug Companies, Long Term Care, Assisted Living, Pharmacies, Professional Practice, Regulatory Compliance, Duty of Care, Duty to Warn, Product Liability, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Abuse, Overdose
Dr. Frank Breve is an independent contractor consultant pharmacist. He is President and CEO of Mid Atlantic PharmaTech Consultants, LLC, a for profit company. Dr. Breve is also President and CEO of Opioid Consulting Educational Solutions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. He is adjunct faculty at Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia, and at University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy in Denver. Dr. Breve has authored over sixty scientific publications in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Breve is past president of the New Jersey Pharmacists Association, and a member of various professional societies and committees. He has been the recipient of many awards in his field of practice. Dr. Breve has served as an expert witness for roughly twenty years, and has worked on numerous cases, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
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Kennara S Vuong, Pharm.D., BCACP, MTM-C, MBA
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist & Med Safety Expert
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Pharmacist, Cardiovascular Disease
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Medication Administration, Medication Preparation, Hospital Medication Policy, Anticoagulation, Diabetes, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Heart Failure, Metabolic Disorders, Weight Management, Collaborative Practice Agreement, Medication Safety, Medication Documentation, Medication Management, Patient Care, Medication Therapy Management
I am a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist with over a decade of clinical leadership spanning hospital pharmacy operations, direct patient care, and population health strategy. My expertise includes inpatient clinical coordination, ambulatory medication therapy disease management (MTDM), formulary oversight, and regulatory compliance. I have served as an expert witness in cases involving medication errors, adverse drug events, and anticoagulation management.
With dual credentials in pharmacy and healthcare-focused business administration, I bring a unique blend of clinical precision and operational insight to every engagement. I’ve held several high-impact roles—including Interim Director of Clinical Pharmacy and Population Health, Acute Care Clinical Coordinator, and Ambulatory MTDM Pharmacy Manager. In each role, I’ve led multidisciplinary teams, developed system-wide medication management workflows, and implemented quality improvement initiatives.
My direct patient care ...
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Luke A. Probst, PharmD, BCPS, CPGx
Pharmacology-Pharmacy Expert
LP Rx Advisors LLC
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist
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Prescribing Error, Drug Interaction, Drug Toxicity, Overdose, Pharmacy Error, Pediatric Pharmacist, Polypharmacy, Adverse Drug Reaction, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Standards, Pharmacy Malpractice, Drug Allergy, Pharmacogenomics
Dr. Probst is a consultative expert for medical litigation cases requiring pharmacological expertise. He has extensive pharmacy experience - including pediatrics - in academic medical centers and other practice settings, and he can opine on causation or standard of care issues associated with medications.
Following a long hospital based pharmacy career, he now serves as an accreditation surveyor and as a consultant to physicians and patients on complex medication issues. He has co-authored numerous articles involving translational research, reviews manuscripts for several journals, has taught pharmacology topics in nursing and medical courses, and delivered presentations at local, state and national meetings. He has maintained Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist designation since 1998, is an active member of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and a former member of several other pharmacy organizations.
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Joanne M Daprano, RPh, CGP
Baldwinsville, New York
Pharmacist, Pharmacology
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Geriatrics, Pain Medication Management, Drug Interactions, Nursing Home Medical Management, Long Term Care, Medication Errors, Medication Monitoring, Adverse Drug Reaction, Nursing Homes-Drugs, Overdose, Quality Assurance, Consultant Pharmacist
Independent Consultant Pharmacist with more than 28 years of experience. Extensive knowledge of long-term care, medication management, standards of practice and medication errors. Specializing in dementia related behaviors, falls and pain management.
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Matthew Bamber, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, CCP
Emergency Medicine Pharmacist - Hospital
Sandhills Pharmacy Consultants
Whispering Pines, North Carolina
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist
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emergency medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, critical care, forensic chart review, geriatric pharmacy, medication errors, adverse drug reactions
I am a board-certified critical care pharmacist (BCCCP) with nearly 15 years of full-time clinical experience in emergency medicine and critical care. I currently practice as a full-time Emergency Medicine Pharmacist in a high-volume emergency department in North Carolina, providing direct bedside care to critically ill and injured patients.
My advanced training includes a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency and a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy residency. Over my career, I have conducted numerous forensic medication chart reviews, assessed adverse drug events, and evaluated medication errors in complex emergency and critical care settings. I have led or contributed to more than 40 protocol, guideline, policy, and process improvement initiatives, and I regularly perform practice reviews for regulatory compliance and accreditation standards through both hospital and consulting roles.
In addition to my active clinical practice, I train pharmacy students and residents in real-time bedside ca...
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Angel Brown, PharmD
Board-Certified Pharmacist & Expert Witness
AB RX Consultation Services LLC
Oklahoma
Pharmacist
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Pharmacist Standard of Care, Medication Safety Errors, Toxicology, Medication Side Effects, Drug-Drug Interactions, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Law Regulations & Compliance
A highly skilled and results-driven, multi-state licensed Pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in optimizing patient outcomes through comprehensive medication therapy management, navigating regulatory environments, and leading others. I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2005 from Texas Tech Health Science Center. I have been in a supervisory role with a proven track record of strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enhancing operational efficiencies, driving sales growth and improving patient care across multiple pharmacy locations.
As a pharmacist, my skills include the ability to collaborate with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to improve patient engagement, adherence and overall health. I am skilled in medication management, ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence and educating patients about their health conditions and medications.
I am an active member of the American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) and I have always been committed t...
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Dominic Saladino, PharmD, MS, CPPS, CPHQ
Pharmacist expert in Medication Safety
Medication Safety Consulting Solutions LLC
Medford, Oregon
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Pharmacist, Pharmacy Malpractice, Pharmacy Litigation, Hospital Malpractice, Wrongful Death from Medications, Medication Errors, Pharmacy Compounding, Controlled Substance Diversion, Drug Testing, Medication Safety, Adverse Drug Reactions, Pharmaceutical Regulations, Controlled Substances, Medication Management, Drug Safety
My name is Dominic Saladino, and I am the owner of Medication Safety Consulting Solutions LLC. I am a practicing pharmacist with active licenses to practice pharmacy in 5 states. I have 30 years of cumulative pharmacy experience in various facets of pharmacy practice. I have extensive experience in community, hospital, clinical, chemotherapy, compounding, pharmacy administration, and specialty infusion pharmacy. I have dedicated 11 years exclusively to medication safety practice in pharmacies. I graduated from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy with a Master of Science degree in Pharmacy Outcomes and Policy with specialization in the Medication Safety and Quality Systems track, of which I also earned a Graduate Certificate. I also earned a Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulation from the University of Florida. My additional relevant education is a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Doctor of Pharmacy Practice degree from Midwestern...
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Madonna Mousa, PharmD, RPH
Licensed Retail and Clinical Pharmacist Expert
Houston, Texas
Pharmacist, Toxicology
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Pharmacy, Retail, Clinical Pharmacist, Prior Authorization, Pharmacology, Overdose, Immunization, Vaccines, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Error, Dispensing Error, Standard of Care, Drug-Drug Interactions, Adverse Drug Events, Prescribing Error, Administration Error, High Risk Medications, Geriatrics/Peds Pharmacotherapy
I am a licensed Pharmacist (PharmD, RPh) with extensive experience across retail pharmacy operations, clinical review, and medication utilization management. I have experience in prior authorization and clinical review role, where I have evaluated medical necessity, guideline adherence, and regulatory compliance for a broad range of therapeutic classes.
My professional background includes years of hands-on experience as a Staff Pharmacist and Pharmacist-in-Charge, overseeing prescription verification, medication safety, controlled substance management, immunization services, staff supervision, workflow optimization, and compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations. This role required direct accountability for patient safety and documentation accuracy.
I hold active pharmacist licensure and maintain certifications in immunization delivery, basic life support (BLS), and medication therapy management principles. My training includes clinical documentation review, prior auth...
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Angel Brown, PharmD
Board-Certified Pharmacist & Expert Witness
AB RX Consultation Services LLC
Rockwall, Texas
Pharmacist
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Pharmacist Standard of Care, Medication Safety Errors, Toxicology, Medication Side Effects, Drug-Drug Interactions, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Law Regulations & Compliance
A highly skilled and results-driven, multi-state licensed Pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in optimizing patient outcomes through comprehensive medication therapy management, navigating regulatory environments, and leading others. I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2005 from Texas Tech Health Science Center. I have been in a supervisory role with a proven track record of strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enhancing operational efficiencies, driving sales growth and improving patient care across multiple pharmacy locations.
As a pharmacist, my skills include the ability to collaborate with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to improve patient engagement, adherence and overall health. I am skilled in medication management, ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence and educating patients about their health conditions and medications.
I am an active member of the American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) and I have always been committed t...
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Nicholas Ladikos, PharmD, FASCP, BCPS, BCGP, BCIDP
Standard of Care Pharmacy Expert and Professor
Texas Tech University, Arizona College of Nursing, MedOp Advisors
Coppell, Texas
Pharmacist, Geriatrics
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Medical Chart Review, Pharmacy, Infectious Diseases & Antibiotics, Medicare/Medicaid, Drug Effects/Reactions, Geriatrics, Pain Management, Medical & Health, Pharmacology, Pain Medications, Pharmacist, Standard of Care, Pulmonary Medicine, Claims Review, GERD, Mental Health, Antipsychotics, Prescriptions, Asthma, Controlled Substances
I am a subject matter expert and serve as expert witness in determining the standard of care and breaches of that standard on matters such as:
Acid Reflux (GERD)
Adverse Drug Reactions
Anticoagulation (e.g., Heparin, Lovenox, Coumadin)
Anti-Psychotics
CBD/THC
Claim Reviews
Clinical Negligence
Clinical Research
Compounding
Controlled Substances
Dietary Supplements
Driving Under The Influence of Drugs
Drug Dispensing
Drug Dose Calculations and Verification
Drug Effects/Reactions
Drug Infusions and Intravenous (IV) Medications
Drug Interactions and Drug Contraindications
Drug Labeling
Drug Monitoring and Levels
Drug Preparation
Drug Safety
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-induced Lung Diseases
Geriatrics
Hospital Pharmacy
Infectious Diseases
Insurance Claims Analysis
Life / Health Claims
Malpractice (Pharmaceuticals)
Medical & Health
Medical Chart Review
Medical Utilization Review
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud & Abuse
Medication Administration
Medication Use, Side Effects, and Errors
Over The Co...
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Airen Edebiri, RPh, PharmD
Pharmacy Malpractice & Safety Specialist
Frisco, Texas
Pharmacist
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Pharmacist, Pharmacy, PharmD, Medication Therapy Management, Drugs, Vaccine, Diabetes, Medication Error, Adverse Drug Reaction, Pharmacy Standard, Drug Interaction, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacy Law and Regulation, Pharmaceutical Negligence, Overdose Liability, Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacogenomics
Airen Edebiri is a highly experienced Doctor of Pharmacy with 17 years of expertise in community pharmacy settings. Specializing in medication therapy management, regulatory compliance, and patient care, He possesses a deep understanding of pharmaceutical practices, standards of care, & legal regulations. He offers expert testimony and consultation services for legal cases involving pharmacy regulations, medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and standard-of-care issues.
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● Community Pharmacy Practice: Extensive experience in all aspects of retail pharmacy operations, including prescription dispensing, medication therapy management, patient counseling, and regulatory compliance.
● Medication Errors: Expertise in identifying, analyzing, and preventing medication errors, including root cause analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
● Adverse Drug Reactions: In-depth knowledge of adverse drug reactions, their causes, and potential legal implications.
● Pharmacy La...
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G. Scott Weston, RPh, MBA, PhD
LionSong Enterprises, LLC
El Paso, Texas
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Community Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Research, Recreational Drugs, Medication Errors, Pharmacy Standards of Care, Drug Interactions, Pharmacy Practice
Scott received his initial training in pharmacy and has worked as a registered pharmacist since 1990. He spent several years as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, receiving a number of patents, grants, and publications. His academic experience includes serving as a professor and administrator at several different pharmacy programs. He has served as an item writer and reviewer for both the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) and the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). In addition, he served as a fellow in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Academic Leaders Fellowship Program in 2011-12.
Dr. Weston attended the University of Mississippi where he received a B.S. degree in Pharmacy in 1990. In 1995, he received a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Mississippi in Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry and then completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Northwestern University Medical School in the De...
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David C Griffin, RPh
Griffin Pharmacy Consultants, LLC
Grandview, Texas
Pharmacist
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Pharmacy Standards, Medication Errors, Drug Interactions, Medication Overdose and Underdose, Medication Interaction, Pharmaceuticals Adverse Reactions, Pharmacy Safety and Counseling, Pharmacist Duty to Warn, Adverse Drug Reactions, Drug Interaction, and Controlled Substance Policies
Over 40 years of experience in retail and community pharmacies. Well-versed in practice standards and pharmacy operations, including controlled substance laws & policies as well as financials, inventory, sales & pricing, and staff supervision & training.
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Austin De La Cruz, PharmD, BCPP
Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist
Precise Psychiatry, PLLC
Houston, Texas
Pharmacist, Psychiatry
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psychopharmacology, psychiatric pharmacy, neuropharmacology, Neurology, Pharmacology, Mental health, Medication errors, Addiction Medicine, Drug interactions, addiction psychiatry, Medication management, polypharmacy, adverse drug reactions, Substance use disorder, sleep medications, depression, neuropsychopharmacology, suicide, ADHD
Dr. Austin De La Cruz, PharmD, BCPP is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. He is also a practicing prescriber with extensive experience in pharmacology, psychiatry, neurology, and safe prescribing practices.
He currently provides direct patient care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, where he specializes in the treatment of mental health disorders in veterans. He is actively involved in training healthcare professionals and precepting pharmacy students and psychiatric pharmacy residents within a primary care mental health clinic.
In addition to his primary academic role, Dr. De La Cruz holds adjunct and instructor positions at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, and the University of St. Thomas. His areas of expertise include psychopharmacology, medication safety, drug-drug interact...
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Matthew Bamber, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, CCP
Emergency Medicine Pharmacist - Hospital
Sandhills Pharmacy Consultants
Virginia
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist
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emergency medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, critical care, forensic chart review, geriatric pharmacy, medication errors, adverse drug reactions
I am a board-certified critical care pharmacist (BCCCP) with nearly 15 years of full-time clinical experience in emergency medicine and critical care. I currently practice as a full-time Emergency Medicine Pharmacist in a high-volume emergency department in North Carolina, providing direct bedside care to critically ill and injured patients.
My advanced training includes a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency and a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy residency. Over my career, I have conducted numerous forensic medication chart reviews, assessed adverse drug events, and evaluated medication errors in complex emergency and critical care settings. I have led or contributed to more than 40 protocol, guideline, policy, and process improvement initiatives, and I regularly perform practice reviews for regulatory compliance and accreditation standards through both hospital and consulting roles.
In addition to my active clinical practice, I train pharmacy students and residents in real-time bedside ca...
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Stephen E Milam, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Expert Witness
Roanoke, Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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Pharmacist Expert Witness, Pharmacy Expert Witness, Medication Error, Adverse Drug Event, Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Critical Care Pharmacist, Toxicology, Drug Toxicity, Overdose, Opioid, Sepsis, Vasopressor, Pharmacokinetics, Medication Safety, Anticoagulation, Antimicrobial, Sedation, Drug Interaction, Pharmacy Malpractice
Stephen Milam, PharmD, BCEMP, BCCCP is a dual board-certified clinical pharmacy specialist with more than 15 years of specialized practice at the intersection of emergency medicine and critical care. He currently serves as Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, where he provides direct patient care in both the Emergency Department and ICU.
Dr. Milam holds Board Certifications in both Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) and Emergency Medicine Pharmacy (BCEMP) from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties — a combination held by very few pharmacists nationally. His clinical work encompasses the full spectrum of high-acuity pharmacotherapy including sepsis management, toxicology, anticoagulation, hemodynamic support, sedation and analgesia, antimicrobial stewardship, and emergency resuscitation. He currently serves on the Stroke and Sepsis Committees at his institution, and previously served on the Code Blue and Antimicrobia...
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