Critical Care Medicine Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of critical care medicine expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on critical care medicine and related issues. Critical care medicine 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 critical care medicine expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Sepsis, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care, Icu, Pulmonary Embolism, Shock, ARDS, Respiratory Failure, Stroke, Trauma, Cardiac Arrest, Airway Management, Pneumonia, Asthma, and Internal Medicine.

Heather L Hinshelwood, MD
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Former Navy Medical Officer
  • Forensic case review
Cidney S. Hulett, MD MPH
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • 7 board certifications
Kenny Stein, M.D.
  • EM Med Critical Care & Int Med
  • Testified 200+ Times
  • Reviewed 500+ cases 40+ States
Maarij Baig, DO, MS
  • Double Board-Certified
  • Critical Care & Internal Med.
  • ICU Assistant Medical Director
Natalia Solenkova, MD
  • Critical Care Physician
  • Active Clinical Practice
  • 12+ Years Experience
Ajitpal Mann, MD
  • Pulmonary/Critical Care
  • ICU Triage Expert
  • >10yrs ICU director experience
Jesse Raiten, MD, FCCM
  • Full Professor, Ivy League
  • Director of Quality and Safety
  • Experienced expert witness
Lars-Kristofer Peterson, MD
  • Emergency Med & Critical Care
  • 10+ Years in Practice
  • Award winning educator
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Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, MLS FACP

Experienced Critical Care Physician/Expert

Natalia Solenkova MD PA

Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, ICU, Intensivist, Septic shock, Shock, Cardiogenic Shock, ARDS, Acute respiratory failure, Hypertensive Emergency, post-operative patients, post-surgical patients, status epilepticus, multi-organ failure, stroke
Dr. Solenkova is a critical care physician experienced in different ICU and hospital settings. She received her residency training from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach and critical care fellowship training from the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Solenkova is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Solenkova cares for patients in the medical ICU, coronary care unit, cardio-thoracic ICU, and surgical ICU. Her patients have various conditions that include but not limited to sepsis, septic shock, cardiogenic shock, acute respiratory failure, ARDS, pneumonia, intraabdominal infection, heart attack, stroke, brain bleed, status epilepticus, COPD exacerbation, acute kidney failure, and multi-organ failure. Dr. Solenkova also cares for patients using mechanical heart-lung support such as ECMO, Impella, IABP, post-cardiac surgery, post-abdominal surgery, post-vascular procedures, post-lung and heart transplants, and many others. She h...
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Joseph E Tonna, MD, MS, FCCM, FACEP, FAAEM

Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) / ECLS, Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), physical therapy, ventricular assist device (LVAD), cardiothoracic surgery, ventilation
HIGHLIGHTS: --Full Time Clinically active --Tenured Associate Professor at high volume referral Tertiary Academic Medical Center --NIH Funded Researcher (>150 peer reviewed journal articles) --International Leader in ECMO/Critical Care --Authored Multiple Guidelines in ECMO/Critical Care --Previous ICU Medical Director --Section Head of Critical Care --Medical Director of ECMO --Expert Witness since 2014 --Authored multiple reports/depositions. Effective reports, honest/direct assessments, rapid turn around, repeat clients. Dr. Joseph E Tonna, MD, MS, FCCM, FACEP, FAAEM, is a clinically active attending physician with dual board certification in both Emergency Medicine and in Critical Care Medicine, and is a leading international expert in the use and management of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and life support, with 150 peer reviewed publications on PubMed. He has particular expertise in emergency medicine, ECMO, mechanical circul...
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Bobbak Vahid, MD

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Specialist

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Respiratory, Expert, ARDS, Pulmonologist, ICU physician, Asthma, Sepsis, lung disease, Bronchoscopy, ICU, Wrongful Death, Pulmonary malpractice
Bobbak Vahid, MD, is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and Internal Medicine and is an attending teaching physician at Highland Hospital, Oakland California. In addition to his 20+ years of extensive private practice, Dr. Vahid has privileges at five California hospitals (Alameda County Medical Center, Alameda Hospital, San Leandro Hospital, Saint Rose Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center, Marin General Hospital, Delta Hospital, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Hospital, Sutter Eden Medical Center, and Sutter Santa Rosa Hospital). Dr. Vahid also has been an adjunctive associate professor at Touro University lecturing courses in respiratory diseases. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Vahid has been ICU director, Respiratory director, Chief of Medicine, Quality Review Committee Chair, and member of the medical executive committee for several hospitals for 6 years & has advised hospitals during the COVID-19 epidemic. He a...
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Ajitpal Mann, MD

Pulmonary/Critical Physician: ICU Triage Expert

Arizona Pulmonary Consultants PLC

GLENDALE, Arizona
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Medical ICU Triage Issues, Respiratory Failure/Ventilator Complications, Shock/Sepsis, ACLS, Admission or discharge from Medical ICU, Cough, Lung disease, Asthma
More than 10 year experience as a medical director for ICU. Currently serving as a medical director for Pulmonary medicine. Founder of ICU intensivist program in 2 different hospitals. Extensive experience in ICU Triage Written multiple policies and procedures for various ICU Researched and devised ICU admission/discharge criteria to be used at University Hospitals; Case Western Reserve University Original research and Poster Presentation at ATS looking at Readmissions in ICU (RICURS) Study. Great teacher; teacher residents, medical students, NP students at Midwestern University and Grand Canyon University.
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Victor L. Mandoff, MD, FASA

AWARD WINNING ANESTHESIOLOGY EXPERT WITNESS

Little Rock, Arkansas
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Acute Pain, Regional, Airway injuries, Difficult Airways, Critical Care, ACLS, BLS, Codes, Trauma Emergencies, Drug errors, Narcotics, Neuromuscular Blockers, Propofol Pharma, Invasive-catheters, OR fires, Simulation, Position/Nerve injuries, Sedation, Recall, Vents
I am a Board-Certified fully practicing Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Since this is a teaching hospital, training residents helps me keep up-to-date and stay current in knowledge and practice evidence-based medicine. I have over 20 years of clinical experience and have won many teaching awards like "Golden Apple Award" or "Red Sash Award" and "Educational Excellence Award" presented to me by residents, students, and the College of Medicine. Last year I became a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA). The FASA designation is the "highest acknowledgment that recognizes years of dedication to exceptional education, leadership and commitment to the specialty" as per American Society of Anesthesiologists website. I am also Critical Care Fellowship trained at the Cleveland Clinic Medical Foundation and was Critical Care Board Certified and practiced Critical Care Medicine 2006 to about 2016. UAMS provides care...
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Cidney Scott Hulett, MD, MPH

Critical Care Medicine

Little Rock, Arkansas
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Interventional Pulmonology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, ECMO, central line, intubation, chest tube, bronchoscopy, EBUS, lung biopsy, echocardiography, SWAT tactical, rigid bronchosocpy, airway stent, tracheostomy, thoracentesis, pleural effusion, LTAC
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Jory Adam, PA-C, MPAS, MBA

CaNPA Solutions

San Diego, California
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine - heart, lung, thoracotomy, ICU, intensive care, minimally invasive, robotic surgery, vascular, esophagus, IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump, sternotomy, sternal closure, wound infection, ECMO, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, pulmonary catheter, wound, central line, heart rhythm
I am an experienced (nearly 15 years), detail-oriented physician assistant well versed in managing patients with cardiac, lung, vascular and esophageal disorders. I manage patients from consultation, through the operating room and intensive care, all the way to the outpatient setting, and have exclusively worked in the specialty of adult cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Skilled as an operative first assistant, managing pre- and post-operative issues in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and hospital, I can explain what should happen if all goes well during a patient's hospital course and manage any untoward outcome. I have harvested over 1300 greater saphenous veins, first-assisted in thousands of cases, and hundreds of radial artery harvests and sternal closures. Cardiothoracic surgical cases are quite complex, with several different sub-procedures within the procedure. I can help make sense of this so that interested parties can have an accurate picture of what likely took pl...

Maarij Baig, DO, MS

  • Double Board-Certified
  • Critical Care & Internal Med.
  • ICU Assistant Medical Direct

Curtis J. Coley II, MD

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Experienced Expert Witness
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Andrea N Abrams, MSN, RN, CCRN, PHN

Critical Care Nurse Expert

Abrams Nurse Expert Consulting

Menifee, California
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care, Trauma, Surgical, Recovery Room, Adult, Pulmonary, PACU, Nursing Education, Post-Anesthesia, ICU, Informatics, Discharge, Stroke, Documentation, Anesthesia, Life Support, Head Trauma, Brain Bleed, Cardiac Arrest, Neurology
I am a highly experienced critical care nurse with more than 10 years of practice at a Level 1 trauma center, where I have provided care to critically ill and medically complex patients in high-acuity, fast-paced environments. My clinical background includes extensive experience in Neuro-ICU and Post-Anesthesia Care, with a focus on managing neurologically compromised patients, post-surgical recovery, and rapid clinical deterioration. I hold a master's degree in nursing and am currently completing my PhD, reflecting my commitment to advancing clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and healthcare outcomes. I have maintained national certification in critical care since 2017, demonstrating continued expertise and adherence to the highest standards of nursing practice. Throughout my career, I have served in multiple roles that support both bedside care and hospital-wide clinical operations, including critical care nurse, rapid response nurse, house supervisor, charge nurse, and...
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Michelle Zhang, MD

Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician

San Diego, California
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine - Acute respiratory failure, Sepsis, Critical Care, Cardiogenic shock, Thoracic imaging, Mechanical ventilation, Septic shock, ICU Medicine, Mixed / undifferentiated shock, ARDS, Airway management, Failure to rescue, Ventilator acquired pneumonia, Pulmonary embolism, Delayed intubation, Hemorrhagic shock, Pulmonary nodules
I am a board-certified physician in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine with active clinical practice in both critical care and pulmonary medicine. My practice includes managing a wide range of critically ill patients with medical, surgical, cardiovascular, and neurologic pathologies in a closed ICU at a community hospital in San Diego, California. I have extensive knowledge in the diagnosis and management of airway emergencies, acute respiratory failure / ARDS, ventilator management, shock, pulmonary embolism, and ICU procedures and complications. I also have experience in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), serving as a key decision-maker in determining candidacy and timing of cannulation for both veno-venous (VV) and veno-arterial (VA) ECMO in patients with severe respiratory failure or circulatory collapse. I am experienced in the evaluation of hospital-acquired complications, including ventilator-associated pneumonia and line-associated inf...
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Barry M. Czeisler, MD, MS, MHPE, FAAN

Neurointensivist, Neurologist

NeuroStat Consulting LLC

Los Angeles, California
Neurology, Critical Care Medicine - neurocritical care, stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, encephalopathy, status epilepticus, neurotoxicology, Guillain-Barre syndrome, myasthenic crisis, meningitis, encephalitis
I am a neurointensivist and neurologist in active clinical practice at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, CA and am board-certified in both Neurocritical Care and Adult Neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and also in Neurocritical Care through the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties. In my practice I provide comprehensive neurological and critical care services to patients with acute brain, spinal cord, and/or nerve injury, and have extensive experience in the management of disorders such as acute ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, hypoxic-ischemic (anoxic) brain injury, encephalopathy, status epilepticus, neurotoxicology, Guillain-Barre syndrome, myasthenic crisis, meningitis, encephalitis, and perioperative complications of neurosurgical procedures. I completed my undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Lou...
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Rajan Garg

ICU Medical Director, Los Angeles

Burbank, California
Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - ICU litigation , ICU procedure complication , Critical Care physician , ICU delay in care , ICU Physician , Critical care legal expert , ICU legal case review , ICU Medical expert , ICU Medical malpractice , ICU negligence , Critical care consultant , Wrongful death , ICU complication
I am a dual board certified physician, in active clinical practice with over 10 years of experience. I currently serve as ICU medical director at USC Arcadia hospital and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. I am currently active in my clinical practice with over 40 over per week being spent on patient care. My medical expertise includes standard ICU care for medical & surgical patients including (but not limited to), Ventilator management, septic shock, postoperative ICU care, ICU procedures such as central line , chest tube, tracheostomy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, intubation, arterial line placement. Specialty care experience include pericardiocentesis, post cardiac arrest care, post MI care, post stroke care including post neurosurgery and post Thrombectomy care. I have fair amount of experience reviewing physician care as part of intra-hospital peer reviews, RCT analysis and medicolegal cases on behalf of medicolegal law firms. I like to ...
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Emily Venne, BSN, RN, CEN

Experienced Emergency RN, Legal Nurse Consultant

Critical Insight Nurse Consulting, LLC.

Rancho Cucamonga, California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Travel Nursing, Pediatric Emergency, Emergency Intubation, Trauma, Triage, Cardiac Arrest, DKA, Sepsis, GSW, STEMI Chest pain, respiratory arrest, Stroke/ TNK, Emergency Nurse, coronary artery disease, COVID, Medical Record Review, Medication Errors, Legal Nurse Consultant, Critical Care Medicine, wrongful death
Emily Venne has been an emergency nurse for over 14 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Chaffey College. Emily completed the legal nurse consult certificate program through California State Long Beach. She currently holds certifications in basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and is a certified emergency nurse (CEN). She was a nominee of the Extraordinary Nurse of the Year Award in 2025. Meticulous and detail oriented she is an expert in both adult and pediatric emergency nursing. She is a seasoned nursing professional with excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Emily has also worked as an emergency travel nurse. This experience has given her a unique perspective of different clinical settings in various cities and states. Emily possesses a deep understanding of emergency care protocols, documentation standa...
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Shawn Kaku, MD

Critical Care Physician Expert Witness

San Ramon, California
Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Sepsis, Respiratory failure, Trauma, Stroke, Neuro, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ICU, Anoxic Brain Injury, Mechanical Ventilation, Acute Respiratory Distress (ARDS), Shock, ICU procedure complication, ICU delay of care, Pulmonary Embolism, Multi-Organ Failure, Brain hemorrhage, Overdose, Infection, Airway management, Sedation
Shawn Kaku, MD, is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University Hospital Dr Kaku has over 10 years of clinical experience in Critical Care Medicine, and hold privileges at 3 hospitals systems in the California Bay Area (Kaiser Permanente, Sutter and Stanford). He has experience with medical and surgical patients, including traumatic and neurological injuries. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Kaku has held multiple leadership roles including ICU Director, Vice Chair of Medicine, and Chair of Medicine and has helped develop the ICU program at Sutter Eden as well as the Emergency Critical Care program at Stanford University
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Rosalind J Boyer-Cole

Acute care, Critical care, Anesthesiology Expert

Legal Nurse Consultant

California
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency, Labor and Delivery, Pain, Standard of Care, Endoscopy, Trauma, Cesearean, General, Airway, Intensive care, Acute Care, Epidural, Regional, Chronic, Outpatient, Obstetrics, Spinal, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac, Pharmacology
BIO: Rosalind Boyer-Cole The Pacific Northwest is considered home for Rosalind Boyer-Cole, DNP, RN, NE-C, and I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. My clinical specialties include Critical Care, Trauma, and Emergency services. Following my professional experience in Critical Care, I obtained my Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at St Joseph’s University and completed my training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My passion for being a successful clinician and my special interest in Public and Community Health, as well as serving diverse and indigenous populations, have led me to multiple volunteer experiences in anesthesia and Public Health in Latin America, Europe, and African countries, where I have worked alongside students and other healthcare professionals. I am currently the founder of Legal Nurse Advocate Consultants, LLC, https://legalnurseadvocate.com/, which was established to collaborate with attorneys and provide clarity t...
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Zafia Anklesaria, MD

Medical Director: Pulmonary and Critical Care

Los angeles, California
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Intensive Care, Inhalation lung disease, Pulmonary nodules, Interstitial Lung Disease, ARDS, Pulmonary embolism, Sepsis, Occupational lung disease, Lung Cancer, pleural effusion, Pulmonary hypertension, ICU delay in Care, ICU procedure complication, Tracheostomy, Mechanical ventilation, Hospital Acquired infections, Pressure wound
I am a board certified seasoned Pulmonologist and Intensivist, currently in full time active clinical practice. My current position which I have held for 7 years, is as the medical director of the intensive care unit and pulmonary services at a busy downtown Los Angeles community hospital. I have extensive experience in all fields of critical care medicine including cardiac and neurological critical care. I also have vast experience and knowledge regarding the treatment and prevention of pulmonary embolism, management of sepsis, mechanical ventilation, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, interstitial lung disease, and obstructive lung diseases. At my hospital I am a respected educator of residents, and I am a leading member of our peer review committees, quality and safety committees, resuscitation committees, venous thromboembolism treatment and prevention committees and I am chairwoman of our hospital bylaws committee. I am a clear communicator and pride myself on being fair and ...
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Rajbeer S Sangha, MD

Neurology, Stroke & Brain Injury Expert Witness

California
Neurology, Critical Care Medicine - Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, spine injuries, neck injuries, vascular neurology, Neurocritical Care, Brain injury, mild concussion, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, TBI, Brain Injury Medicine
Board-certified neurologist with ABMS certifications in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care, with additional board certification in Neurosonology. I currently serve as Director of Inpatient Neurology and Vascular Neurology in Northern California and have extensive clinical experience evaluating and managing complex neurologic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, hypoxic-ischemic injury, seizures, neurocritical illness, and long-term neurologic disability. I have substantial experience with traumatic brain injury cases, including mild, moderate, and severe TBI; post-concussive syndrome; cognitive and functional impairment; causation analysis; prognosis; future care needs; and the distinction between traumatic, vascular, degenerative, and pre-existing neurologic conditions. My academic work includes publications in high-impact medical journals, authorship of American Academy of Neurology guidelines, and presentati...
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Charles G Volk, MD

Pulmonary & Intensive Care - Former Military

San Diego Pulmonary

San Diego, California
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Military Medicine, Asthma, Ventilator Expert, Sepsis, Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema, Procedural Standards, Pulmonary Embolism, Shock, Angiostrongylus, Invasive Lines, Transplant, Vasopressors, Mycobacteria, Respiratory Failure, Critical Care, Chest Tubes, Bronchiectasis, ICU Management, Bronchoscopy
Board-certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, I currently serve as the Head of Pulmonary Services, where I oversee clinical operations and specialized respiratory care. My background includes significant experience within the military medical system, having served as a medical expert in two high-stakes cases focused on military medicine and highly specialized pulmonary disease. Now practicing as a pulmonary intensivist, I leverage my clinical leadership and prior experience with complex medicolegal reviews to provide authoritative, evidence-based analysis for expert witness consultations.
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Bobbak Vahid, MD

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Specialist

San Ramon, California
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Respiratory, Expert, ARDS, Pulmonologist, ICU physician, Asthma, Sepsis, lung disease, Bronchoscopy, ICU, Wrongful Death, Pulmonary malpractice
Bobbak Vahid, MD, is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and Internal Medicine and is an attending teaching physician at Highland Hospital, Oakland California. In addition to his 20+ years of extensive private practice, Dr. Vahid has privileges at five California hospitals (Alameda County Medical Center, Alameda Hospital, San Leandro Hospital, Saint Rose Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center, Marin General Hospital, Delta Hospital, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Hospital, Sutter Eden Medical Center, and Sutter Santa Rosa Hospital). Dr. Vahid also has been an adjunctive associate professor at Touro University lecturing courses in respiratory diseases. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Vahid has been ICU director, Respiratory director, Chief of Medicine, Quality Review Committee Chair, and member of the medical executive committee for several hospitals for 6 years & has advised hospitals during the COVID-19 epidemic. He a...
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Ayesha Murtuza, MD

Internal Medicine Physician/Hospital Medicine

San Ramon , California
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Primary Care, Critical Care medicine, Pulmonology, Infectious disease, cardiology, Traumatic Brain injury, Cardiovascular Care, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Geriatics, Perioperative, Sepsis, Hematology, Oncology, Palliative Care
I have near 10 years of post graduate experience in different patient care settings amongst various roles as board certified internal medicine physician. I have completed my residency training at University of California, San Diego and I am currently a hospitalist in the East Bay Area, California. From the acute inpatient setting to end of life care, I am a qualified expert to provide consultation. I have experience in treating hospitalized patients in the acute care setting. I work in a high acuity stroke and trauma center, having specific experience in caring for patients with stroke, trauma, infectious diseases, heart failure, sepsis, etc. In addition to direct patient care, I have been involved in quality review committees, assessing physicians and certain clinical scenarios. I have experience in reviewing records and peer review, evaluating for opportunities for improvement in medical decision making while serving on the Quality Review Committee. I have been active in the ethic...
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James L Pearle, MD

Western Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc.

Corona Del Mar, California
Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine - occupational lung disease, hospitalist medicine, sleep apnea, apnea, COPD, asthma, asbestosis, critical care medicine, lung cancer, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, medical malpractice, Covid, mold exposure
Asbestosis and Occupational Lung Diseases with national expertise and publications. Medical Malpractice. Sleep Disorders, Hyperbaric Medicine, Hospitalist, Pulmonary , Critical care and Internal Medicine. Former Medical Director Kindred Hospital, Former Hospital Chief of Staff, Director of Hospital Respiratory Therapy, President Western Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc, President Southern California Hospitalist Network, Independent Medical Examiner, President and Principal Investigator California Research Medical Group, Inc. (over 125 trials as PI), over 100 depositions and trials. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians, Former Assistant Professor, UCLA School of Medicine. Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine Chairman, Physician Well-Being Committee, St. Jude Medical Center
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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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Leilani Ireland, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVECC

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

Erie, Colorado
Veterinarian, Critical Care Medicine - Veterinary Medicine, Emergency Veterinary Medicine, Referral hospital, Critical Care Veterinary Medicine, Vet Med, Veterinarian, Vet, Veterinary Care, Emergency Veterinarian, Emergency and Critical Care, Standard of care, Veterinary malpractice review, Veterinary negligence
Dr. Leilani Ireland is an emergency and critical care veterinarian with extensive experience in high-acuity referral hospital environments. Her work has focused on the evaluation and management of critically ill veterinary patients, triage decision-making, stabilization, hospitalization, and transfer of care within specialty hospitals. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Ireland has held senior veterinary leadership and administrative roles supporting multi-hospital operations. Her responsibilities have included veterinarian staffing and supervision, schedule design, workflow optimization, and operational decision-making in high-volume veterinary emergency services. This experience allows her to evaluate not only individual clinical judgment but also how communication, staffing, and hospital systems influence care delivery. Dr. Ireland provides objective medical-legal consultation regarding veterinary standard of care, clinical decision-making in emergency and critical care sett...
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Paul Pisklak, MD

Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist and ICU Physician

Paul Pisklak

Colorado
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Cardiac Anesthesiology, Vascular Anesthesiology, Thoracic Anesthesiology, Airway, Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, Central Line, Arterial Line, Nerve Block, Critical Care Medicine, ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, VATS, Thoracotomy, Aortic surgery, TEE, Transesophageal Echocardiography
Paul Pisklak, MD, is a triple board-certified physician with active certification in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE, ultrasound imaging of the heart via the esophagus) with over 12 years of clinical experience across Texas, Iowa and Colorado. He specializes in the perioperative care of patients undergoing complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (heart bypass surgery), heart valve replacement and heart valve repair surgery, aortic surgery (repair of major blood vessels), video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Dr. Pisklak has held multiple hospital appointments and has served on key committees focused on quality improvement, ethics, and cardiovascular outcomes. He has taught nurses and residents through formal lectures, simulation training, and clinical education programs. He has...
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Kathi L Waite, RN, MS, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CLNC

Trusted Med Mal & Wrongful Death Expert Witness

K. Waite Legal Nurse Consulting

Littleton , Colorado
Critical Care Surgery, Critical Care Medicine - Critical care, brain, spine, stroke, sepsis, wrongful death, falls, med records review, vascular, neurosurgery, post-op care, trauma, Cardiac Cath, pressure injury, abdominal, pain, overdose, respiratory, PACU, IR
Forty (45) five years of professional experience in critical care nursing that includes 17 years of leadership and management responsibility in a variety of specialties, including Surgical/Trauma ICU, Burn Trauma ICU, MICU/CCU, CVICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Neuro ICU – affiliated with major university teaching and research hospitals. During my tenure as a nurse manager, I was entrusted with significant responsibilities. These included program development, strategic planning, fiscal resources and budget allocation, personnel management, and care-delivery outcomes for the Neurosurgical ICU. I successfully fulfilled these duties for a decade, demonstrating my leadership and management skills. Since establishing my legal nurse consulting business in 2017, I have been actively involved in reviewing and providing expert opinions on a wide range of cases. This includes both plaintiff and defense cases spanning 15 states. Clinical Experience Clinical Charge nurse in an 18-bed ICU, level 3...
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John Ferguson, MD, MPH, FCCP

Board certified medical director ICU and Pulmonary

Critical Care and Pulmonary Consultants

Arvada, Colorado
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Critical care, Infectious disease, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary embolism, Neurocritical care, Sleep medicine, Lung cancer, Bronchoscopy, ICU, Sepsis, ARDS, Pneumonia
Board certified pulmonary, critical care, neurocritical care, and internal medicine community physician. Medical director of mixed surgical/trauma ICU at level 2 trauma center and neurocritical care unit. Medical director of pulmonary medicine department and former medical director of sleep medicine with expertise in each of these fields. Former associate clinical professor at Rocky Vista University, having trained many medical students and nurse practitioners. Former certified principal investigator for Rocky Mountain Center for Clinical Research. Former membership chair and member at large of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
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Jeffrey S. Schwartz, MD

Colorado Pulmonary Associates

Denver, Colorado
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine - Occupational lung disease, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure, sepsis
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Rajbeer S Sangha, MD

Neurology, Stroke & Brain Injury Expert Witness

Connecticut
Neurology, Critical Care Medicine - Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, spine injuries, neck injuries, vascular neurology, Neurocritical Care, Brain injury, mild concussion, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, TBI, Brain Injury Medicine
Board-certified neurologist with ABMS certifications in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care, with additional board certification in Neurosonology. I currently serve as Director of Inpatient Neurology and Vascular Neurology in Northern California and have extensive clinical experience evaluating and managing complex neurologic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, hypoxic-ischemic injury, seizures, neurocritical illness, and long-term neurologic disability. I have substantial experience with traumatic brain injury cases, including mild, moderate, and severe TBI; post-concussive syndrome; cognitive and functional impairment; causation analysis; prognosis; future care needs; and the distinction between traumatic, vascular, degenerative, and pre-existing neurologic conditions. My academic work includes publications in high-impact medical journals, authorship of American Academy of Neurology guidelines, and presentati...
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Larry S. Wasser, M.D. FCCP

Pulmonary-Critical Care Medicine Expert Witness

West Hartford, Connecticut
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Urgent Care, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Asthma, COPD, Respiratory failure, Lung Cancer, Interstitial lung disease, Asbestosis, Post-operative management, Covid-19, Occupational lung disease, Mold
I am a board-certified pulmonary and critical care physician with approximately 40 years of experience in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and mechanical ventilation management. I am licensed to practice medicine in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin. I completed fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City following residency training in Internal Medicine in Manhattan. I formerly served as Managing Partner of Associated Pulmonologists of Western Connecticut and held attending physician appointments in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Danbury Hospital and within the Nuvance Health System. I also previously served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. My clinical experience includes the management of complex pulmonary and critical care conditions including respiratory ...
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Jeanine M Frumenti, BSN, MPA, DNP, RN

Nursing and Hospital Administration Expert Witness

Jeanine Frumenti Consulting

West Palm Beach, Florida
Nursing Administration, Critical Care Medicine - Nursing Standard of Care, Hospital Administration, Emergency Room, Critical Care Nursing, Risk Management, Nursing Administration, Wound Care, Pressure Injury, Hospital Policy, State & Federal Regulatory Compliance, Home Healthcare, Falls
Dr. Frumenti, is an experienced nurse with over 47+ years of Nursing experience, and 25+ years of Senior Leadership in Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Frumenti has held positions as Sr. Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services in Large Acute Academic University Medical Centers in the NYC area. In addition, other responsibilities included Risk / Regulatory Services. Currently, Dr. Frumenti consults in hospitals as an interim leader, provides regulatory consulting to organizations, and is an Expert Witness for medical malpractice, personal injury, civil cases. Areas of Expertise: *Nursing Standards of Care *Hospital Administration Standards *State, Federal, Joint Commission Regulatory Compliance *Wound Management, Prevention & Care *Quality and Risk Management *Fall Prevention/ Management *Nursing Contracts *Nursing Home & Home Health Care Standards of Care
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Armand Golchin, MD

Critical Care Medicine Expert

Spenta Solutions Inc

West Palm Beach, Florida
Critical Care Medicine - Cardiac surgery, Sepsis, Respiratory failure, Intubation, ARDS, Stroke, Pneumonia, Resuscitation, Invasive line, Pulmonary embolism, Mechanical ventilator, Shock, Bleeding, Misdiagnoses, Delay in care, Fall, Myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, Post operative care, aspiration
Dedicated and experienced Internal Medicine, Intensivist and Cardiac Intensivist. Board certified physician in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Critical Care ECHO. Extensive training and expertise in managing medical cases from general medicine to complex cardiac surgery patients including transplant and mechanical circulatory support. Proven track record of excellence in tele-health, clinical care, research, and academic teaching.
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Heather L Hinshelwood, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician- Afghanistan veteran

Florida
Emergency Medicine - military medicine, sepsis, stroke, trauma, pediatric EM, emergency orthopedic care, geriatric emergency medicine, airway emergencies, critical care medicine, addiction medicine, covid, criminal cases, trained VA disability evaluator, PACT ACT, federal cases, injury pattern review, pain and suffering evaluations
Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Licensed in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Served as a medical officer in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Commander. Awarded 3 Navy Achievement Medals. Experienced in all settings: from the sands of Afghanistan, the beaches of Okinawa, academic medical centers, all the way to the rural South. Fluent in English and Spanish with formal training in medical Spanish. Well versed in critical care for the spectrum of life: precipitous deliveries, pediatric medicine, trauma, geriatric emergency medicine. Expert in airway emergencies with proficient use of a variety of modalities. Extensive experience in the transfer of patients: both at accepting facilities and rural facilities with limited resources. PADI Rescue Diver. Trained VA disability evaluator. Experienced in both state and federal courts as well as criminal and civil cases. Extensive end of l...
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Rebecca Edwards

Flight Nurse - Emergency & Trauma Adult and Peds

Jacksonville, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Pediatric Trauama, Inter-facility Transport, Flight Nurse, Rural Medicine, Adult Trauma
--- I am a critical care flight nurse and paramedic with 20 years of experience across pre-hospital emergency medicine, fixed wing air medical transport, emergency nursing, and intensive care for patients of all ages — from neonates to adults. My career has been defined by high-acuity, high-stakes environments where rapid clinical decision-making directly determines patient outcomes. My emergency department background encompasses adult and pediatric trauma, multi-system injury, acute cardiac and neurological emergencies, sepsis, and respiratory failure. I have worked alongside trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and critical care teams in both urban trauma centers and rural facilities where the emergency nurse is often the first and most advanced clinician at the bedside. That dual experience — resource-rich and resource-limited — gives me a thorough understanding of what the standard of care looks like across a wide range of practice settings. In critical care, I have managed...
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Andrew Pastewski

Pulmonary/Critical Care physician

Miami Beach, Florida
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Sleep Medicine
ICU Medical Director at a Level 2 Trauma Center in the Jackson System. Currently responsible for a mixed Medical/Surgical/Neurologic/Cardiac/Trauma/Neuro-surgical 38 bed ICU. Also a Pulmonary/Sleep specialist seeing office patients for 17 years.
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Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, MLS FACP

Experienced Critical Care Physician/Expert

Natalia Solenkova MD PA

Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, ICU, Intensivist, Septic shock, Shock, Cardiogenic Shock, ARDS, Acute respiratory failure, Hypertensive Emergency, post-operative patients, post-surgical patients, status epilepticus, multi-organ failure, stroke
Dr. Solenkova is a critical care physician experienced in different ICU and hospital settings. She received her residency training from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach and critical care fellowship training from the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Solenkova is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Solenkova cares for patients in the medical ICU, coronary care unit, cardio-thoracic ICU, and surgical ICU. Her patients have various conditions that include but not limited to sepsis, septic shock, cardiogenic shock, acute respiratory failure, ARDS, pneumonia, intraabdominal infection, heart attack, stroke, brain bleed, status epilepticus, COPD exacerbation, acute kidney failure, and multi-organ failure. Dr. Solenkova also cares for patients using mechanical heart-lung support such as ECMO, Impella, IABP, post-cardiac surgery, post-abdominal surgery, post-vascular procedures, post-lung and heart transplants, and many others. She h...
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Brian E Angsten, MD

Angsten Center for Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders, PA

Sarasota, Florida
Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
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Dr. Erin Rose, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC

Erin Rose & Associates, Inc.

Naples, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - surgical site infections, critical care, trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, nurse practitioner, acute care, medication errors, legal consulting, urgent care, cardiovascular, sepsis, record tampering, spinal injuries, sexual assault, abuse and neglect, ICU, personal injury, nurse, standard of care
Dr. Rose is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experienced in critical care and emergency medicine. She has her doctorate degree and a subspecialty in cardiovascular. Her experience includes over 19 years of emergency, intensive care, flight nursing, and trauma (Level I & II). In addition to her clinical experience, she also holds an academic appointment as a professor at the University of South Alabama instructing both master's and doctorate courses. Dr. Rose has occupied the role of testifying expert and legal consultant on many cases with both plaintiff & defense including medical malpractice, mass tort, personal injury, worker’s compensation, product liability, and criminal cases across the United States. Legal consulting services include but are not limited to: screening cases for merit, medical record assessment, and case analysis, researching and qualifying the validity of studies relied upon by all parties, interviewing plaintiff and defense clients/key witnesses/experts,...
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David Rice, MD

ICU Medical Director | ECMO & Sepsis Expert

North Florida Critical Care Consulting, PLLC

St. Petersburg, Florida
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care, Intensive Care, ICU, Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Director, Standard of Care, ECMO, Sepsis, septic shock, mechanical ventilation, respiratory failure, ARDS, hospital policy, peer review, quality assurance, medical governance, Multi-organ failure
Dr. David A. Rice is a Board-Certified Intensivist and current ICU Medical Director, a role he has held for over six years combined with over eleven years of clinical experience. As a recognized leader in Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Rice specializes in the clinical management of high-acuity patients and the administrative oversight of complex ICU programs. He has pioneered regional clinical initiatives, including the development and management of a high-volume ECMO program with over 100 successful cases. His expertise includes: Clinical Standards: Sepsis bundle implementation, mechanical ventilation, and multi-organ failure. Advanced Life Support: ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) program leadership and complications. Medical Governance: Hospital policy compliance, mortality ratio optimization, and standard of care protocols. Medical-Legal Consulting: Merit reviews, expert witness testimony, and regulatory diligence for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Dr. Rice is...
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Ramzy H Rimawi, MD

Emory

Atlanta, Georgia
Infectious Diseases, Critical Care Medicine - Internal Medicine, Medical errors, Hospital Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Since 2011, I am American board certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Critical Care Medicine. Since 2014, I’ve worked as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and have authored dozens of manuscripts and given hundreds of lectures in the fields of IM, ID, and critical care. I have been a speaker at international congresses. I’m extremely well qualified in topics including sepsis, COVID-19, wound and postoperative/surgical infections, antibiotics, endocarditis, bacteremia, MRSA, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, necrotizing fasciitis, osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infections, spine infections, device-related infections, nursing home infections, ECMO, mechanical ventilation, advanced airway, life support, vasopressors, seizures, and trauma. Regardless of whether it is for the plaintiff or defendant, I am not biased and review cases equally for breaches in standard of care, negligence and/or deviations fro...
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Ned Okarter, MD MPH

APEX MEDICINE, INC

Mableton, Georgia
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Hospitalist, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Critical Care medicine, Sickle cell patients, stroke patients, ventilator care, COVID, hospitalized patients, heart attack patients, cardiovascular disease, decubitus ulcer issues, opiate abuse, Pulmonary embolism, Wound Care
I am a board certified Internal Medicine physician who currently works as a Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA. A Hospitalist is a physician who works in the inpatient setting of a hospital. Therefore, when sick patients visit the ER and its determined that they need to stay hospitalized, I get the call to take care of them (in the medical floors or ICU). Due to my full time schedule being "5 ON, 5 OFF" (five days of inpatient work followed by five days OFF of work), this allows me time to take on medical expert cases. Previous to my time in Atlanta, I have worked full time in New York City and New Jersey. In addition, I have taken on Locums assignments in several other states and cities. In previous summers, I have participated in medical missionary trips over seas - such as Jamaica and Nigeria. When I'm home from saving the world (LOL), I spend time with my wonderful family. I have two daughters (ages 8 & 4) and a son (2). However, my greatest asset is my dear wife! Not only is she a wo...
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Bruce C Friedman, MD

Nationally & International Expert Burns/ICU Care

Augusta, Georgia
Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Burns, Necrotizing Fasciitis, TENS, Hyperbaric Medicine, Sepsis, Shock, Critical Care Infectious disease, Critical Care Nutrition and Critical Care Pain Management, Acute Lung Injury, Internal medicine, Critical Care Hematology, Critical Care Renal Disease
Certificate in Nutrition Support Certificate in Hyperbaric Medicine Fellow Critical Care Medicine Fellow American College of Chest Physicians Professor of Medicine, Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Surgery Augusta University Medical Center (Teaching Fellows) Critical Care and Co-Director JM Still Burn Center Over 150 Peer-reviewed Publications (Includes NEJM, Lancet) Principal Investigator in 90 Clinical Trials Patent Law Case Participation and Experience
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Heather L Hinshelwood, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician- Afghanistan veteran

Georgia
Emergency Medicine - military medicine, sepsis, stroke, trauma, pediatric EM, emergency orthopedic care, geriatric emergency medicine, airway emergencies, critical care medicine, addiction medicine, covid, criminal cases, trained VA disability evaluator, PACT ACT, federal cases, injury pattern review, pain and suffering evaluations
Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Licensed in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Served as a medical officer in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Commander. Awarded 3 Navy Achievement Medals. Experienced in all settings: from the sands of Afghanistan, the beaches of Okinawa, academic medical centers, all the way to the rural South. Fluent in English and Spanish with formal training in medical Spanish. Well versed in critical care for the spectrum of life: precipitous deliveries, pediatric medicine, trauma, geriatric emergency medicine. Expert in airway emergencies with proficient use of a variety of modalities. Extensive experience in the transfer of patients: both at accepting facilities and rural facilities with limited resources. PADI Rescue Diver. Trained VA disability evaluator. Experienced in both state and federal courts as well as criminal and civil cases. Extensive end of l...
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Curtis J Coley II, MD, F.C.C.P.

US Fellowship Trained, Board Certified Pulm/CC

Atlanta, Georgia
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine - Sepsis, Shock States, Pulmonary Embolus, Hemorrhage, ARDS, COVID-19, Asthma, COPD, Respiratory Failure, Airway Management, Hypercarbia, Hypoxia, Intubation, Process Improvement, RCA, Aspiration, Code Blue
I am a board-certified physician in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine with over 19 years of clinical practice. I have more than a decade of experience providing expert medical-legal reviews, offering clear, evidence-based analysis and testimony. Having practiced within multiple health systems nationwide, I recognize how regional variations in care may influence outcomes. My leadership roles across various institutions have further deepened my insight into hospital operations, quality metrics, and systems-based care. Key leadership positions include: Medical Director of Critical Care Medicine, Piedmont Atlanta & Piedmont Fayette Chairman of Internal Medicine, Piedmont Atlanta Chairman, Sepsis Taskforce, Piedmont Healthcare Member, multiple Medical Executive Committees I have extensive experience with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality improvement, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems — all of which are central to understanding provider behavior, compliance, a...
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Craig M Patterson, MD

Expert in Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine

Pendelluft LLC

Atlanta, Georgia
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine - airway management, cardiopulmonary arrest, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, sepsis, COPD, medical ethics, shock, pneumonia, standard of care
I am a double board-certified physician in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. I have 15 years of clinical experience working in large, high acuity inpatient and outpatient practice settings in the Southeastern United States. I've served in leadership and educational roles within multiple large health systems and I'm an active member of two national societies within my medical specialties. I have been providing highly professional medical expert witness services for more than 5 years and I'm an active member of the Seak, Inc. expert witness community. I am happy to provide my complete Curriculum Vitae upon request. I am especially committed to the ideal of making complicated medical cases easier to understand.
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Robert J Zimmanck, MD, FASA

Anesthesia Expert Witness | Plaintiff & Defense

Illinois
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Patient Safety, Informed Consent, Airway Management, Risk Management, Pre-op assessment, Postop care, Nerve damage, Pain Management, MAC, Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Obstetric anesthesia, Pediatric anesthesia, Quality improvement, Surgical Home, Standard of care, Legal Consultant, CRNA supervision
Robert J. Zimmanck, MD, FASA Anesthesiology Expert Witness | Medicolegal Consultant Dr. Robert Zimmanck is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists with over a decade of clinical practice and healthcare leadership. A graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin, he brings deep specialty knowledge across anesthesia standards of care, perioperative risk assessment, and patient safety systems to his medicolegal practice. Dr. Zimmanck served as Chair of Anesthesia Patient Safety and Quality Committees for a prominent Midwest anesthesia group, where he led the development of institutional safety protocols and quality improvement initiatives. As Medical Director at a Wisconsin hospital, he designed the region's first Anesthesia Perioperative Surgical Home — a model integrating coordinated perioperative care across surgical disciplines. He currently serves on his hospital's mortality review committee, as Region 1 Director for the Wisconsi...
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Dr Linda L. Morris, Ph.D., APN, CCNS, FCCM

Dr. Linda L. Morris, Inc.

Darien, Illinois
Critical Care Medicine, Nurse - tracheostomy specialist, critical care, respiratory nursing, adult nursing, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, nurse, acute care, medical malpractice, nursing standard of care, tracheostomy care, personal injury
Linda Morris is a certified clinical nurse specialist in critical care, who provides consultation and expert testimony in medical-legal cases. Over 30 years experience in health care, including positions in the clinical environment, education, and academia. Advanced practice nurse for respiratory care and tracheostomy specialist. Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Tracheostomy specialist and co-editor / author of the new book, Tracheostomies: The Complete Guide, 2nd Ed. (Morris & Afifi, 2021, Benchmark Health Publishing). Speaker who has developed and presented hundreds of formal and informal programs to numerous professional, civic, and community groups. Clinical consulting for tracheostomy patients (improving care; developing policies, protocols, teaching, etc.)
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Heather L Hinshelwood, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician- Afghanistan veteran

Illinois
Emergency Medicine - military medicine, sepsis, stroke, trauma, pediatric EM, emergency orthopedic care, geriatric emergency medicine, airway emergencies, critical care medicine, addiction medicine, covid, criminal cases, trained VA disability evaluator, PACT ACT, federal cases, injury pattern review, pain and suffering evaluations
Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Licensed in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Served as a medical officer in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Commander. Awarded 3 Navy Achievement Medals. Experienced in all settings: from the sands of Afghanistan, the beaches of Okinawa, academic medical centers, all the way to the rural South. Fluent in English and Spanish with formal training in medical Spanish. Well versed in critical care for the spectrum of life: precipitous deliveries, pediatric medicine, trauma, geriatric emergency medicine. Expert in airway emergencies with proficient use of a variety of modalities. Extensive experience in the transfer of patients: both at accepting facilities and rural facilities with limited resources. PADI Rescue Diver. Trained VA disability evaluator. Experienced in both state and federal courts as well as criminal and civil cases. Extensive end of l...
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Andrew Dow, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner & Acute Care NP

Prairieville, Louisiana
Nurse Practitioner, Hospitalist - Family Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Palliative Care, Acute / in-patient rehab, Concierge Medicine, Direct care model, Testosterone Therapy, Integrative Medicine, Health Optimization and Wellness, Longevity Medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Wellness
Andrew Dow is duel board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. He has strong background in internal medicine, as well as both functional and integrative medicine. A Georgia native for 32 years, Andrew earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia College & State University. Early in his career, as a registered nurse, he received additional certifications in emergency medicine, critical care, and air medical transport. He quickly became the youngest helicopter Life Flight Registered Nurse in Georgia’s program history at just 24 years old. Following nearly a decade of emergency medicine, critical care, and Life Flight, Andrew pursued graduate studies at Georgia College and State University and Emory University in Atlanta; where he completed his Family Nurse Practitioner masters degree and completed his Acute Care Nurse Practitioner post-master’s degree. He went on to work as a nurse practitioner at Emory University, specializing in neu...
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Ali Tabatabai, MD

Critical Care - Medical and Surgical Patients

Stevensville, Maryland
Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery - Shock, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Trauma Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, Cardiac Surgical Critical Care, Physician Education, Resident Education, Resident Supervision, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Administration, Documentation, Billing/Coding
I am certified in Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, and Medical Critical Care by the American Board of Internal Medicine. My training includes successful completion of a residency in Internal Medicine, a fellowship in Trauma & Surgical Critical Care, and a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine. I am an adjunct associate professor at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine. I am Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health System. My current clinical practice focuses on Medical, Surgical, and Cardiac Surgical Critical Care patients. I also have expertise regarding Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support and Trauma Critical Care patients. I have taken care of critical care patients at a variety of academic ICU, community ICU, and tele-ICU settings.
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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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Mohammad E AbuHishmeh, MD, FCCP, MBAc

Pulmonary & Critical Care Expert - UMass Chan

Shifa Health

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - ARDS, Respiratory failure, Mechanical ventilation, Mechanical ventilation, ICU care, Critical care medicine, Sepsis, Shock, Brain Death, Intubation, Airway management, Pulmonary embolism, COPD exacerbation, Asthma exacerbation, Pneumonia, Hospital-acquired infection, Delirium ICU, Sedation, Weaning ventilation, Medical malpractice ICU
I am a board-certified Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physician, Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), Assistant Professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School–Baystate, Program Director of the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, and Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program at Baystate Medical Center. I maintain an active clinical practice in pulmonary medicine and critical care, caring for critically ill patients in the ICU and patients with complex pulmonary diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My areas of expertise include respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, ARDS, sepsis, shock, pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, pleural disease, pulmonary nodules, and hospital-based medicine. Since 2021, I have led pulmonary and critical care simulation and procedural training for fellows and have served as chair of our ICU Sedation and Liberation Committee, helping develop and implem...
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Donald J. LeBlanc, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, NREMT

Delden Nurse Consulting

Paxton, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care, Emergency Medical Services, Flight Nursing, Transport Medicine, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac, Trauma, Nurse, Stroke, Standards of Care, Pediatrics, Pulmonary
I have 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and have worked in a variety of settings. After proudly earning an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps I attended Fitchburg State College and graduated with my BSN. I started my career as a medical/surgical nurse and gained experience in orthopedics and telemetry. I was then fortunate to participate in a Critical Care Internship at Mount Auburn Hospital and worked in the Medical/Cardiac and Surgical Intensive Care Units as well as the Emergency Department. My career progressed by gaining employment in the Emergency Department at UMass Medical Center, the only Level 1 Emergency/Trauma Center in Central Massachusetts. Working as a Staff Nurse, I cared for a wide variety of conditions in the adult and pediatric emergency/trauma departments. My responsibility increased as I assumed the role of a Resource/Charge Nurse. After 5 years, in 2010, I was honored to accept a position as a Critical Care Flig...
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William T McGee, MD, MHA

Clear defensible case analysis of clinical care

University of Massachusetts School of Medicine

Fiskdale, Massachusetts
Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalist - Patient Safety, Shock, Critical Care, Vascular access, Central venous catheterization, SEPSIS, Intensive Care, Respiratory Failure, Resuscitation, Infectious disease, Nosocomial Infection, Iatrogenic Complications, Post-operative infections, Pharmaceutical, device industry, complications and death
William T. McGee is a professor of Medicine, Surgery and Anesthesiology @ the University of Massachusetts Medical School and a specialist in critical care medicine with interests in hemodynamic physiology, trauma, brain injury, ARDS, vascular access (pulmonary artery catheterization), sepsis, and nosocomial pneumonia. Dr. McGee has published over 150 papers, chapters and abstracts and has been the principal investigator for clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of new treatments for severe sepsis, MRSA and pneumonia. Presently his primary focus is on functional hemodynamics, physiologic optimization and the safety of central venous access. Dr. McGee was the lead enroller and author on the paper that reported the outcome of linezolid versus vancomycin for the treatment of MRSA pneumonia. Early in his career he was a finalist for the Cecil Lehman Mayer Research Award from the American College of Chest Physicians for his work examining the utility of pulmonary artery cat...
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Michael W. Donnino, MD

Critical Care & Emergency Physician- Harvard Prof.

Westwood, Massachusetts
Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - cardiac arrest, ACLS, shock, sepsis, thiamine, respiratory failure, ARDS, pulmonary embolism, PE, central line , intubation, CPR, cardiopulmonary arrest, sudden death, organ failure, resuscitation , pancreatitis
Michael Donnino, MD trained in internal medicine, emergency medicine, and critical care resulting in board certification in all three areas. He is currently attending physician of emergency medicine and critical care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, MA) and Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is a well-established expert and known internationally in emergency and critical care having published over 300 manuscripts in this area and leading two large research groups. He has been the senior author on the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines as well as first or senior author on a variety of position papers. Dr. Donnino holds an active medical license in over 20+ states owing to telemedical work. He has served as an expert witness for a variety of hospital-based cases over the past 7-8 years. He provides timely and comprehensive consultation.
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Jeffrey M Rothschild, MD, MPH

Hospitalist / Inpatient Internal Medicine, Harvard

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Newton, Massachusetts
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Patient Safety, Medical Errors, Inpatient Internal Medicine, DVT / PE, Perioperative Consultation, Sepsis, Shock, Stroke, Hemorrhage, Cardiovascular Disease, Procedural Complications, Quality of Care, Falls, Missed Diagnosis, Delayed diagnosis, Falls, Heart failure, Myocardial infarction
Jeffrey Rothschild MD, MPH is board certified in internal medicine and formerly in critical care medicine. Following fellowship training, he spent 15 years in critical care medicine (intensivist). This was followed by 25 years of experience in inpatient internal medicine (hospitalist), in both academic medical centers and community hospitals, until 2024. Dr. Rothschild is currently a faculty member of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School where he currently teaches Harvard medical students. Dr. Rothschild has a deep background in health services research with a focus on patient safety, medical errors and information technology and is widely published (kindly see CV for details). Dr. Rothschild has led a broad range of quality improvement projects including the introduction of a new and expansive rapid response team system (over 900 beds), new technology adoption and innovative monitoring devices to detect early inpatient det...
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Rosalind Hammond, MD

Award-Winning, Ivy League trained Hospitalist

Champion Medical Consultants

Jackson, Mississippi
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Critical Care medicine, Dementia and encephalopathy, Traumatic brain injury, Pressure ulcers, Pulmonary embolism, Hematology/ Oncology, Sepsis, Cardiology, Stroke, endocrine disorders, Renal failure, GI bleed, CHF, Pulmonology, Afib, Nephrology, Diabetes and complications, Pancreatitis, Hypertension, Liver failure and cirrhosis
Award-Winning, Ivy League educated, Cleveland Clinic trained hospitalist. Experience in working in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice agencies. Dual trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
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Janet L Taylor, BSN, CCEMT-P, CEN, CFRN

Emergency Room, Critical Care, Air and Transport

JTLegalnurse.com

Osceola, Missouri
Emergency Medical Services, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency, Transport, Critical, Air Medical, Obstetrics, Emergency Room, Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care, Balloon Pump, Hemodynamics, Complex Medical, Report Writing, Research, Chronologies, Standards of Care, Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Janet has been in healthcare since 1989 and has worked in air and ground transport for the past 30 years. Her specialties are ER, EMS and Critical Care and has worked as an LNC for 4 years with great customer satisfaction. She has past experience in Obstetrics, Med-Surg, and Outpatient. She enjoys report writing, researching, and creating chronologies for her clients. She is currently certified in Emergency Nursing (CEN), Critical Care Emergency Medical Provider (CCEMT-P), and Certified Emergency Flight Nurse (CFRN). Janet also owns www.emsteacher.com and teaches EMS and nurses in conferences nationwide.
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Kenneth "Kenny" Stein, MD

Triple Board Certified / Has Testified 300 times

St. Louis, Missouri
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Personal Injury, Conscious Pain & Suffering , Sepsis/Septic Shock, MI, Wrongful Death, PE, Critical Care, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Miscommunication, Intensive Care, ICU, Trauma, Stroke, Audit Trails, Truck Accidents, Pressure wound, Causation, Nursing Home, Falls
Dr. Stein excels in providing testimony that is credible, clearly understandable and serves to educate the Judge & Jury about the science, the medicine and the facts as they relate to negligence, causation and damages. Dr. Stein has extensive experience in providing medical-legal expert services and has been retained in over 800 cases (both plaintiff and defense) in over 45 US States & Territories. Dr. Stein has provided deposition testimony over 250 times and trial testimony 50 times. Dr. Stein furnishes an unbiased opinion on medical malpractice and negligence cases, as well as personal injury and wrongful death cases not guaranteeing a favorable outcome but providing an honest assessment. Services Dr. Stein provides include: Survey of cases for merit, Medical chart review and analysis, Preparation for opposing expert deposition and cross-examination, Medical literature search, Expert witness testimony. Audit trail and ESI recommendations. Dr. Stein was formerly Assistant P...
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Christy Smith, RN, CCRN, CLNC

Med-Surg and Cardiovascular Critical Care Nursing

Northwest Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC

Lakeside, Montana
Critical Care Medicine, Nurse - Critical Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, Progressive Care, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Brain Injury, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Gastro-Intestinal, Urology, Geriatrics, Pressure Injuries, Falls, Neurology
I am a Critical Care Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of high‑acuity clinical experience, originally trained in Memphis and licensed to practice across multiple states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Washington, and currently Montana under a multi‑state license. I continue to practice at the bedside and serve as a Shift Unit Supervisor in a Progressive Care Unit, bringing both hands‑on critical care expertise and lower‑level management experience to my role. I am certified in Critical Care and deeply familiar with Standards of Nursing Care, Joint Commission requirements, and CMS regulations. My background spans ICU, cardiovascular, and progressive care environments, and I remain actively engaged in direct patient care, clinical decision‑making, and unit operations. In addition to my clinical practice, I have been a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant since 2010, providing expert review and analysis of medical records, standards of care, and regulatory compliance. My dual p...
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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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Johnathan Hogzett

Critical Care, ED, & Trauma Nursing Expert Witness

Omaha, NE, Nebraska
Emergency Medical Services, Critical Care Medicine - Heart, Vascular, Neurology, Trauma, Emergency, Hospital Administration, Electronic ICU, telemedicine, nursing administration, critical care, ED, medical, surgical, quality review, electronic record review
Seasoned nurse leader and educator with nearly 20 years of experience in critical care, emergency, and trauma services. Former Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Full-time faculty at Creighton University College of Nursing, bringing real-world expertise to nursing education. Master’s in Nursing with a focus on Healthcare Administration; doctoral candidate in Nursing Administration and Leadership. Expert in standards of care, medical record review, and evidence-based practice. Recognized "40 Under 40" nurse leader, experienced board member, and certified in Hospital Incident Command. Skilled at delivering clear, thorough, and objective expert opinions.
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William Fisher

Board certified, Practicing ICU and Pulmonary MD

Henderson, Nevada
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Mechanical Ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, ECMO, pulmonary embolism, Sepsis, obstructive sleep apnea, ARDS, end-of-life decision making, airway management
Board-certified physician in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Internal Medicine with over ten years of active clinical practice. Currently completing a Juris Doctor at UNLV Boyd School of Law with a concentration in health law. Available for expert review, case consultation, and testimony in pulmonary, critical care, sleep medicine, and internal medicine matters. Actively practicing as an attending physician at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco with prior ICU experience across the San Diego area. Clinical peer reviewer for Maximus Federal Services, performing independent clinical audits for federal healthcare programs, synthesizing complex medical records to determine adherence to national standards of care and medical necessity CERTIFICATION S Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016 — Currently Active Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018 — Currently Active Critical Care Medicine, American B...
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Robert Cole, MD

Critical Care Physician- Director

Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Septic Shock, ARDS, Respiratory Failure, Pulmonary Embolus, Acute Myocardial Ischemia, Cardiogenic Shock, COVID, Influenza, Kidney Failure, Critical Care, ICU
Dr. Robert Cole is a board-certified Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine physician with extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He served as Chair of the Division of Critical Care Medicine at Inspira Medical Center and is currently Director of Critical Care for Community Clinical Sites at Cooper University Hospital of Rowan University and the medical director for NJ Palliative Care and Siren Medical Spa. In addition, he previously served as Medical Director of Inspira’s Specialized Care Transport Unit. Dr. Cole completed his Internal Medicine residency and Critical Care fellowship at Cooper University Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident and Chief Fellow. He earned his M.D. from Ross University School of Medicine, with additional training at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, and holds a B.S. in Biology from Clemson University. He is dual board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine and Critical Care) and...
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Sharad Patel, MD

Critical Care/Nephrology MD - Decision Expert

Cooper University hospital

Camden, New Jersey
Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology - Neurocritical care, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Diagnostic Error, Dialysis, Clinical Decision Making, Cardiac Arrest, Procedural complications, Ventilator Management, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sepsis, Post Surgical Care, Acute Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism
Dr. Sharad Patel, MD Medical Expert Witness & Practicing Physician Reliable 7-Day Turnaround on Case Reviews Dr. Sharad Patel is a board-certified physician and medical expert witness with credentials in five medical specialties: Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, and Advanced Echocardiography. With over 15 years of clinical experience at respected institutions including UCLA and Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Patel provides comprehensive medical expertise for legal cases nationwide. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Cooper-Rowan University and formerly Critical Care Ultrasound Director at Cooper University Hospital, he maintains active clinical practice alongside academic responsibilities. Dr. Patel's multi-specialty background enables thorough analysis of complex cases involving multiple organ systems and hospital care. Professional Services Geographic Availability: Accepting cases nationwide with willingness to travel for depositions Reli...
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Lars-Kristofer N Peterson, MD

Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Physician

Amherst, New York
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Neurocritical Care, Airway management, Shock, Sepsis, ECMO, Status asthmaticus, Patient safety, Medication safety, Clinical ethics, Brain death, Rapid response teams, Code response teams, Cardiac resuscitation, Medical critical care
Lars-Kristofer N. Peterson, MD HEC-C FAAEM FACEP, graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2010, completed his emergency medicine (EM) residency (University of Rochester) in 2013, completed a critical care medicine (CCM) fellowship (University of Rochester) in 2015, and has been a practicing academic emergency medicine and critical care attending physician since. He is board-certified in EM, CCM, and neurocritical care. Additionally, he has earned the healthcare ethics consultant-certified (HEC-C) credential from the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities. Dr. Peterson is an award winning educator. Peers, learners, patients, and their families recognize Dr. Peterson for his compassionate and clear explanations of complex medical topics. This compassion and clarity translate well to preparing and delivering material targeted to audiences without medical training. Dr. Peterson attends to complex, critically ill patients in emergency m...
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Robert W. Irwin, MD

Pulmonary and Critical Care Services

Troy, New York
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine - Pulmonary, respiratory therapy, critical care, Intensive care, Sleep medicine, Lung cancer diagnosis, Pulmonary embolism, Pneumonia, sepsis, Aspiration
Over 60 testimonies- trial and depositions. All aspects of pulmonary and critical care medicine. Both plaintiff and defense. 5 federal case testimonies. Clinical experience - Pulmonary and Critical Care Services providing in patient and out patient diagnosis and care in Albany, Troy and Saratoga NY.
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Jessica Blum, NP

Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness

Cortlandt Manor, New York
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine - Heart transplant Coordinator, lung transplant, robotic surgery, TAVR, ECMO, LVADs, CABG, Valvular disease, endocarditis, dissections, discharge Nurse practitioner, thoracic nurse practitioner, Cardiothoracic NP, Cardiothoracic Nurse practitioner, Critical care, Pericardial effusion, Pneumonia, Pleural effusion, Arrhythmias, Hypertension
I am a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care at leading academic medical centers, including NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai, Montefiore Medical Center, the University of Pennsylvania, and Maimonides Medical Center. My clinical expertise includes the perioperative management of complex cardiac and thoracic surgical patients, such as those requiring heart and lung transplantation, LVAD therapy, ECMO initiation and management, and advanced mechanical circulatory support. As a cardiothoracic surgery NP, I have managed patients across the continuum of care, performed invasive procedures (central lines, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters), developed and implemented evidence-based protocols, and trained Acute Care Nurse Practitioner students in both academic and clinical settings. My academic roles have included curriculum development and instruction at Pace University, where I co-developed the Adul...
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Dhruv Patel, MD

Critical Care & Infectious Diseases, Transplant

New York, New York
Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases - Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Transplant Infectious Diseases, Transplant ICU, Patient Safety, Quality of Care, ICU, Intensivist, Surgical Critical Care, Tracheostomy, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Sepsis, Liver transplant, Organ transplant, Infection Control, Parenteral Nutrition, Kidney Transplant, Intestinal Transplant
A triple board-certified physician in Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Internal Medicine, offering a rare dual-specialty perspective for complex medical-legal reviews. As an Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital New York, I possess extensive expertise in managing high-acuity ICU patients and maintain a vast experience in infectious diseases, specifically within immunocompromised and organ transplant populations. I serve as Director of Quality for the Institute for Critical Care Medicine, where I oversee quality of care delivery and hospital-wide standards of care. I am also a recognized expert in percutaneous tracheostomy, directing institutional training and protocol development for procedural safety
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Pang Lam, MD

Critical Care & Neuro ICU Expert

Cold Spring, New York
Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Neurocritical Care, Sepsis, Delayed Diagnosis, Obesity & Metabolic Risk Factors in Critical Illness, Failure to Rescue, Inpatient Triage Errors, ICU Malpractice, Hospital Negligence, Failure to Escalate Care, Stroke, Systems & Communication Failures, Acute Respiratory Failure, Brain Injury, Anoxic Brain Injury
Actively practicing board-certified intensivist and core faculty member providing independent medical record review and expert consultation regarding critical care and neurocritical care standards of care. Experienced in evaluating complex malpractice matters involving life-threatening illness, neurologic emergencies, hospital escalation pathways, and management of critically ill patients. Currently managing high-acuity ICU populations across multiple hospital systems, providing current real-world perspective on contemporary protocols, monitoring expectations, and decision-making environments. Serves as core faculty involved in physician education, clinical oversight, and development of trainees, reinforcing familiarity with accepted standards, guideline interpretation, and documentation expectations. Clinical experience includes management of a high volume of critically ill patients with diverse pathology and acuity, providing extensive exposure to complex decision-making, escala...
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Jeffrey S Plotkin, MD

Anesthesiology/Critical Care/Transplant

LJ Business Consulting

Charlotte, North Carolina
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Transplant Anesthesiology, Liver Transplantation, Kidney Transplantation, Multivisceral Transplantation, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Trauma Anesthesiology, Vascular Anesthesiology, Thoracic Anesthesiology, Major Abdominal Anesthesiology, Pancreas Transplant
With over 3 decades of experience in Transplant Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, including leadership roles such as Chief of Transplant and Hepatobiliary Anesthesia at Scope Anesthesia of North Carolina (Atrium Health) and academic positions at Wake Forest University, Georgetown University and the University of Maryland, I have honed expertise in teaching, critical thinking, management, and mentorship. These skills, combined with my extensive clinical background, form the foundation of my work in medical case review and expert witness testimony.
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Chandar R Abboy, MD

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician

Chandar Abboy MD PLLC

Charlotte, North Carolina
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sepsis, Septic Shock, ICU care, Mechanical Ventilation, Lung masses and nodules, ARDS, Pneumonia, COPD, Asthma, Life Support, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, sleep disorders, Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer
Triple boarded in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. I finished my undergraduate education at the University of California, Irvine with Bachelor of Science and Minor in History. My other trainings was at Madras Medical College, Chennai, India for medical school. I did Internal Medicine residency was at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. I completed Pulmonary/Critical care fellowship at NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola, NY. I had been in private practice for greater than 9 years seeing patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. I am currently doing predominantly critical care work and regularly involved with patient care. Current active medical licenses in North and South Carolina, California, Georgia, Indiana, New Mexico, Mississippi, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Vermont, Nevada, Nebraska, Montana, Delaware, Oregon, Wyoming, Iowa, West Virginia and Georgia. Currently residing in Charlotte, NC.
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Charles D Graham, D.O.

Expertise in hospital and ICU medicine

Charles Graham

Granite Falls, North Carolina
Hospitalist, Critical Care Medicine - ICU/critical care, Inpatient/hospital medicine, Sepsis, Falls, Care delays, Medication errors, Negligence, Procedural complications, Admissions, Misdiagnoses, Wrongful death, Disability, Avoidable injury, Standards of Care, Communication failure, Informed consent
Experienced hospitalist/intensivist with a passion for patient care
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Robert J Zimmanck, MD, FASA

Anesthesia Expert Witness | Plaintiff & Defense

Ohio
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Patient Safety, Informed Consent, Airway Management, Risk Management, Pre-op assessment, Postop care, Nerve damage, Pain Management, MAC, Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Obstetric anesthesia, Pediatric anesthesia, Quality improvement, Surgical Home, Standard of care, Legal Consultant, CRNA supervision
Robert J. Zimmanck, MD, FASA Anesthesiology Expert Witness | Medicolegal Consultant Dr. Robert Zimmanck is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists with over a decade of clinical practice and healthcare leadership. A graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin, he brings deep specialty knowledge across anesthesia standards of care, perioperative risk assessment, and patient safety systems to his medicolegal practice. Dr. Zimmanck served as Chair of Anesthesia Patient Safety and Quality Committees for a prominent Midwest anesthesia group, where he led the development of institutional safety protocols and quality improvement initiatives. As Medical Director at a Wisconsin hospital, he designed the region's first Anesthesia Perioperative Surgical Home — a model integrating coordinated perioperative care across surgical disciplines. He currently serves on his hospital's mortality review committee, as Region 1 Director for the Wisconsi...
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Bryan Hambley, MD/MPH

Hematology and Hematologic Oncology Expert

Cincinnati, Ohio
Hematology, Critical Care Medicine - Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Critical Care Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Stem Cell Transplant, Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia, Hematologic Oncology, Hemophilia, HLH, Sickle Cell Disease, Aplastic Anemia, MDS, Polycythemia Vera, Myelofibrosis, ITP, DVT, PE
I am an experienced physician with a robust background in hematology and critical care medicine. I completed my fellowship in hematology with a focus on blood cancers and stem cell transplantation at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. I hold board certifications in hematology and critical care medicine. With a career spanning clinical practice, research, and academia, I have expertise in managing hematologic malignancies, stem cell transplantation, and the integration of inpatient cancer care with critical care medicine. I serve as an Assistant Professor at The University of Cincinnati. My role encompasses the care of patients with blood disorders, blood cancers, and those undergoing stem cell transplants, as well as serving as an attending physician in the medical intensive care unit. I focus my research on improving clinical treatments for patients with blood cancers, and have published extensively on the topics of leukemia, lymphoma, blood clots, sickle cell disease, and stem cell tra...
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Vincent C Marsh, MD, FACEP, Maj ANG

Board certified Clinical Prof of Emergency Med

Marsh Emergency LLC

Springboro, Ohio
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Geriatric, Respiratory Distress, Cardiac Arrest, Sepsis, Allergic reaction, drowning, environmental medicine, trauma, Stroke, hemorrhage, seizures, urologic emergencies, heart attack, cardiac emergencies, infection, medication error, blood transfusion, surgical emergency, myocarditis, pulmonary
Highly trained academic / clinical board certified emergency medicine physician well versed in critical care, rural medicine and ultrasound application. Academic faculty at Wright State University where he prepares the next generation of EM physicians through bedside teaching, medical lecturing, and scholarly research. Dr. Marsh also serves within the Air National Guard as a Critical Care Air Transport ( CCAT) Physician. He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and is actively practicing Emergency Medicine throughout Ohio and also internationally with the Cleveland Clinic.
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Rosalind J Boyer-Cole

Acute care, Critical care, Anesthesiology Expert

Legal Nurse Consultant

Beaverton, Oregon
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency, Labor and Delivery, Pain, Standard of Care, Endoscopy, Trauma, Cesearean, General, Airway, Intensive care, Acute Care, Epidural, Regional, Chronic, Outpatient, Obstetrics, Spinal, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac, Pharmacology
BIO: Rosalind Boyer-Cole The Pacific Northwest is considered home for Rosalind Boyer-Cole, DNP, RN, NE-C, and I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. My clinical specialties include Critical Care, Trauma, and Emergency services. Following my professional experience in Critical Care, I obtained my Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at St Joseph’s University and completed my training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My passion for being a successful clinician and my special interest in Public and Community Health, as well as serving diverse and indigenous populations, have led me to multiple volunteer experiences in anesthesia and Public Health in Latin America, Europe, and African countries, where I have worked alongside students and other healthcare professionals. I am currently the founder of Legal Nurse Advocate Consultants, LLC, https://legalnurseadvocate.com/, which was established to collaborate with attorneys and provide clarity t...
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Daniel E Schwed - Lustgarten, MD

Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine - Thoracic oncology, lung cancer, lung volume reduction, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, BLVR, bronchoscopy
ABIM certifications in: Internal Medicine (Hospitalist), Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care medicine Spanish - English Bilingual
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Zev N Kornfield, MD

Critical Care and Cardiac Anesthesiology

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine

Merion Station, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Cardiac Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Transesophageal Echo, Critical Care Anesthesiology, Surgical Critical Care, intubation, General Anesthesia, shock, difficult airway, cardiac arrest, Resucitation, heart failure, central line, pulmonary artery catheter
Dr. Kornfield is a board-certified, actively practicing Cardiac Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Physician at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. In his roles as Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit and Co-lead of the Cardiac Surgery Performance Improvement Initiative at a large quaternary care teaching hospital of the University of Pennsylvania he oversees quality improvement and safety metrics for patients. Dr. Kornfield is Ivy League Educated, completing his B.S. at Columbia University and his M.D. and Anesthesia Residency training at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kornfield completed double fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine and Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Barnes Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St Louis. He is Triple board certified in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography. Dr. Kornfield is an expert...
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C. Gerard Petersen, M.D.

Petersen Expert Services PLLC

Allentown, Pennsylvania
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Nodules, Lung Mass, Pulmonary Embolism, COPD, Asthma, Reactive Airways Disease, Asbestos, Mold, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, CPAP, Narcolepsy, CDL, Motor Vehicle Accident, Aspiration Pneumonia, Occupational Lung
Board Certified: Pulmonary Disease - ABIM, Sleep Medicine - ABSM, Critical Care Medicine - ABIM, Internal Medicine - ABIM Dr. Petersen has been in clinical practice for more than 22+ years as a board-certified physician in the areas of Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine. He has been a member of his hospital network's peer review committee for 20+ years. He has provided medical-legal consultation on 75+ cases & 11+ depositions/testimony involving topics of lung cancer, asthma, reactive airways disease, obstructive sleep apnea, CDL, sepsis, pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, mechanical ventilation and intensive care unit (ICU) management.
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Jesse Raiten, MD, FCCM

Critical Care & Anesthesiology- Full Professor

University of Pennsylvania Health System

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care Anesthesiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, Airway Injury, Intubation, Thoracic Anesthesia, Respiratory Failure, Extubation, Medication Errors, Cardiac Arrest, Shock, Heart failure, Delirium, Sedation, ECMO and Impella, Sepsis, DVT, Critical Care Surgery
I have reviewed medical-legal cases from the OR and ICU for approximately a decade, for both the Plaintiff and Defense. I have been deposed and testified at trial multiple times. I have also served as an expert in drug patent cases, and cases involving defamation. I am a Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. I hold triple board certification (anesthesiology, critical care, echocardiography), I have advanced training in patient safety from Harvard, and I am the Patient Safety and Quality Officer for Anesthesia and Critical Care. I am highly experienced at analyzing patient injuries in the intra-operative and post-operative periods and determining their causes. My clinical work is divided between the OR and Heart Vascular ICU. I have extensive experience with patients undergoing routine outpatient surgery, as well as critically ill patients in the OR and ICU suffering from heart failure, respiratory failure, kidney failure and...
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Kathleen P Walker, RN

HK Expert Nurse

mount pleasant, South Carolina
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine - LTAC, Dialysis, Med surge, dementia, medication errors, cauti, clabsi, hapu
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Heather L Hinshelwood, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician- Afghanistan veteran

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Emergency Medicine - military medicine, sepsis, stroke, trauma, pediatric EM, emergency orthopedic care, geriatric emergency medicine, airway emergencies, critical care medicine, addiction medicine, covid, criminal cases, trained VA disability evaluator, PACT ACT, federal cases, injury pattern review, pain and suffering evaluations
Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Licensed in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Served as a medical officer in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Commander. Awarded 3 Navy Achievement Medals. Experienced in all settings: from the sands of Afghanistan, the beaches of Okinawa, academic medical centers, all the way to the rural South. Fluent in English and Spanish with formal training in medical Spanish. Well versed in critical care for the spectrum of life: precipitous deliveries, pediatric medicine, trauma, geriatric emergency medicine. Expert in airway emergencies with proficient use of a variety of modalities. Extensive experience in the transfer of patients: both at accepting facilities and rural facilities with limited resources. PADI Rescue Diver. Trained VA disability evaluator. Experienced in both state and federal courts as well as criminal and civil cases. Extensive end of l...
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Amy K Tavares, MBA, BSN, RN

Medical- Pulmonary ICU RN- Vanderbilt Hospital

Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine - Sepsis, ICU, Central Line, EHR- Documentation, Kidney Injury, Pneumonia, Infection Prevention, Wound Care, Cirrhosis, ARDS, Fall Prevention, Violent Patient, Pulmonary, GI Bleed, Withdrawal from Substance, drip management, MICU, IV, CHF
Amy Tavares, MBA, BSN, RN is an experienced ICU Nurse Expert Witness and Legal Nurse Consultant with a background in critical care nursing and complex patient management. With over 20 years of experience as a nurse in various settings, I have had the privilege of being an ICU RN for over 11 years now and previously was ICU Director but working bedside is where I am currently, maintaining up to date best practice, practicing the current protocols and working with patients who are critically ill every day. Currently working in a teaching hospital where I learn something new every shift and work within a team to provide excellent patient care. I have precepted young nurses over the years and help them understand the complexity of the ICU patient. I provide objective case review and expert analysis in matters involving ICU care, patient deterioration, standards of care, communication failures, documentation issues, critical events, pulmonary patients, cardiac, renal, sepsis, preventin...
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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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Heather L Hinshelwood, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician- Afghanistan veteran

Tennessee
Emergency Medicine - military medicine, sepsis, stroke, trauma, pediatric EM, emergency orthopedic care, geriatric emergency medicine, airway emergencies, critical care medicine, addiction medicine, covid, criminal cases, trained VA disability evaluator, PACT ACT, federal cases, injury pattern review, pain and suffering evaluations
Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Licensed in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Served as a medical officer in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Commander. Awarded 3 Navy Achievement Medals. Experienced in all settings: from the sands of Afghanistan, the beaches of Okinawa, academic medical centers, all the way to the rural South. Fluent in English and Spanish with formal training in medical Spanish. Well versed in critical care for the spectrum of life: precipitous deliveries, pediatric medicine, trauma, geriatric emergency medicine. Expert in airway emergencies with proficient use of a variety of modalities. Extensive experience in the transfer of patients: both at accepting facilities and rural facilities with limited resources. PADI Rescue Diver. Trained VA disability evaluator. Experienced in both state and federal courts as well as criminal and civil cases. Extensive end of l...
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Jenelle Lea, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, GFN-C, SANE-A,LNCC

ICU, ER, & Forensic - Legal Nurse & Expert Witness

SEAL Consulting, LLC

Charleston, Tennessee
Legal Nurse Consulting, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Forensics, Interpersonal Violence, Sexual Assault, ICU, Critical Care Transport, Ambulance Services, EMS
JENELLE LEA, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, GFN-C, SANE-A, LNCC With more than 32 years of nursing experience, Jenelle Lea actively maintains clinical practice as an ICU nurse while providing legal nurse consulting services and expert witness testimony in ICU, emergency, and forensic cases. In 2020, she founded SEAL Consulting and continues to collaborate with both plaintiff and defense counsel on complex civil and criminal medical-legal matters. Jenelle holds multiple national certifications, including Emergency Nursing (CEN), General Forensics (GFN-C), Sexual Assault Examiner (SANE-A), and Legal Nursing (LNCC). She has also completed advanced specialization certificates in forensics and legal nursing. Her clinical background spans Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, Forensic Nursing, EMS, and Critical Care Transport. Professionally, Jenelle has been a member of the American Association of Legal Nurses since 2022, serving in multiple roles throughout her membership. She is also a member of ...
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Rajbeer S Sangha, MD

Neurology, Stroke & Brain Injury Expert Witness

Murphy, Texas
Neurology, Critical Care Medicine - Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, spine injuries, neck injuries, vascular neurology, Neurocritical Care, Brain injury, mild concussion, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, TBI, Brain Injury Medicine
Board-certified neurologist with ABMS certifications in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care, with additional board certification in Neurosonology. I currently serve as Director of Inpatient Neurology and Vascular Neurology in Northern California and have extensive clinical experience evaluating and managing complex neurologic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, hypoxic-ischemic injury, seizures, neurocritical illness, and long-term neurologic disability. I have substantial experience with traumatic brain injury cases, including mild, moderate, and severe TBI; post-concussive syndrome; cognitive and functional impairment; causation analysis; prognosis; future care needs; and the distinction between traumatic, vascular, degenerative, and pre-existing neurologic conditions. My academic work includes publications in high-impact medical journals, authorship of American Academy of Neurology guidelines, and presentati...
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Paul Pisklak, MD

Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist and ICU Physician

Paul Pisklak

Sugar Land, Texas
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Cardiac Anesthesiology, Vascular Anesthesiology, Thoracic Anesthesiology, Airway, Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, Central Line, Arterial Line, Nerve Block, Critical Care Medicine, ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, VATS, Thoracotomy, Aortic surgery, TEE, Transesophageal Echocardiography
Paul Pisklak, MD, is a triple board-certified physician with active certification in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE, ultrasound imaging of the heart via the esophagus) with over 12 years of clinical experience across Texas, Iowa and Colorado. He specializes in the perioperative care of patients undergoing complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (heart bypass surgery), heart valve replacement and heart valve repair surgery, aortic surgery (repair of major blood vessels), video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Dr. Pisklak has held multiple hospital appointments and has served on key committees focused on quality improvement, ethics, and cardiovascular outcomes. He has taught nurses and residents through formal lectures, simulation training, and clinical education programs. He has...
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Yannique Mack, RN, BSN, MBA

Award Winning Nurse Expert in Active Practice

Yannique Nurse Expert Consultant

Liberty Hill, Texas
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine - Stroke certified, PALS, ACLS, BLS, Medical record review, patient safety, safe patient handling, Falls, nursing policy, medication safety, process improvement, Lean Greenbelt, servant leader
Legal Nurse Consultant | Expert in Hospital Operations, Critical Care, and Compliance I am a highly experienced healthcare executive and bedside nurse with a B.S.N. and M.B.A., offering over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience across diverse hospital settings. My expertise includes hospital operations, Critical Care, Cardiac/Tele service lines, Surgical and Peri-operative Services, Emergency/Trauma Services, and compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal regulations. I have successfully supervised over 172 FTEs and managed hospital budgets exceeding $200 million. I’ve led and maintained accreditation efforts, authored system-wide policies, and ensured regulatory compliance for more than a decade. I have extensive experience in areas critical to legal review including standards of care, hospital protocols, staffing, scope of practice, and patient safety. As a Legal Nurse Expert, I bring authoritative insight into hospital operations, clinical decision-making, ...
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Sandy Harman, DNP, AGACNP-BC, ENP-BC, FNP-BC, LNC

NP | Multispecialty | Triple Board Certified

CORE MedLegal Consulting

Van Alstyne, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medication errors, Workers compensation, Chart Review, Standards of Care, Case Merit Eval, Clinical documentation, Family Medicine, Poly Trauma, Advance Practice Procedures, Scope of Practice, Resuscitation, Expert Affidavit, Expert Rebuttal Report, Medical Literature Review
I am a triple board-certified Nurse Practitioner and Legal Nurse Consultant with over 30 years of clinical experience, providing expert witness and medical-legal support services. My specialties include trauma, emergency medicine, critical care, and family practice, allowing me to offer a broad, multispecialty perspective in case evaluation. I assist attorneys in understanding complex medical issues by delivering clear, objective analysis of medical records, standards of care, and causation. With a strong foundation in direct patient care across diverse settings, I bring a practical, real-world clinical perspective to every case I review. I am experienced in evaluating clinical decision-making, identifying deviations from accepted standards, and translating complex medical information into organized, defensible findings that support litigation strategy. I hold a doctoral degree, a Master’s degree, and two post-master’s certificates. I maintain active certifications as an E...
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Daniel Knox, MD

Seasoned Dynamic Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Salt Lake City, Utah
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine - Chronic Care, LTAC, Pulmonary, Internal Medicine, Skilled Nursing Facility, Pulmonary Function, PFT, Interventional, Icu, Medical informatics, Accident, Trauma, Postoperative, Disability, Shortness of breath
Daniel B. Knox, M.D., is an expert in internal medicine, pulmonary, critical care and interventional pulmonary medicine who has extraordinary academic credentials, over 19 years’ experience in diverse settings and mixed ICUs with a background in legal analysis and oral dialogue that makes him unusually qualified to be an expert witness in medical malpractice cases. Dr. Knox’s academic credentials include publication of over 40 authored works spanning the full spectrum of pulmonary and critical care. He has a BA in Mathematics from Lewis and Clark College, an M.D. degree from New York Medical College, and postgraduate training including an internal medicine residency at Greenwich Hospital of Yale, and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Utah. Dr. Knox is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Interventional Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Knox has extensive experience in critical care medicine, having worked in divers...
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Joseph E Tonna, MD, MS, FCCM, FACEP, FAAEM

Salt Lake City, Utah
Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) / ECLS, Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), physical therapy, ventricular assist device (LVAD), cardiothoracic surgery, ventilation
HIGHLIGHTS: --Full Time Clinically active --Tenured Associate Professor at high volume referral Tertiary Academic Medical Center --NIH Funded Researcher (>150 peer reviewed journal articles) --International Leader in ECMO/Critical Care --Authored Multiple Guidelines in ECMO/Critical Care --Previous ICU Medical Director --Section Head of Critical Care --Medical Director of ECMO --Expert Witness since 2014 --Authored multiple reports/depositions. Effective reports, honest/direct assessments, rapid turn around, repeat clients. Dr. Joseph E Tonna, MD, MS, FCCM, FACEP, FAAEM, is a clinically active attending physician with dual board certification in both Emergency Medicine and in Critical Care Medicine, and is a leading international expert in the use and management of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and life support, with 150 peer reviewed publications on PubMed. He has particular expertise in emergency medicine, ECMO, mechanical circul...
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Stephen E Milam, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Expert Witness

Roanoke, Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - 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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Maarij Baig, MD

Specialized in Critical Care & Internal Medicine

Reston, Virginia
Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, ventilation management, Internal Medicine, procedural sedation, airway management, Expert Witness, bronchoscopy
Dr. Maarij Baig, DO, MS is double board-certified in Critical Care Medicine (2023) and Internal Medicine (2021) by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He currently serves as an Intensivist and ICU Assistant Medical Director at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland, where he manages critically ill patients in the medical and surgical ICU, leads multidisciplinary teams, performs advanced procedures, and provides medical and administrative oversight to maintain the highest standards of care. Dr. Baig earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Mary Washington. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, New Jersey, where he also served as Chief Medicine Resident, and went on to complete fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey...
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Rosalind J Boyer-Cole

Acute care, Critical care, Anesthesiology Expert

Legal Nurse Consultant

Washington
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency, Labor and Delivery, Pain, Standard of Care, Endoscopy, Trauma, Cesearean, General, Airway, Intensive care, Acute Care, Epidural, Regional, Chronic, Outpatient, Obstetrics, Spinal, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac, Pharmacology
BIO: Rosalind Boyer-Cole The Pacific Northwest is considered home for Rosalind Boyer-Cole, DNP, RN, NE-C, and I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. My clinical specialties include Critical Care, Trauma, and Emergency services. Following my professional experience in Critical Care, I obtained my Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at St Joseph’s University and completed my training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My passion for being a successful clinician and my special interest in Public and Community Health, as well as serving diverse and indigenous populations, have led me to multiple volunteer experiences in anesthesia and Public Health in Latin America, Europe, and African countries, where I have worked alongside students and other healthcare professionals. I am currently the founder of Legal Nurse Advocate Consultants, LLC, https://legalnurseadvocate.com/, which was established to collaborate with attorneys and provide clarity t...
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Corry J Kucik, MD, MA, DMCC, FASA, FCCP, FCCM, CJCP, CPHQ

Senior Academic & Military Anesthesia Expert

CJK Solutions, LLC

Seattle, Washington
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Military Health, Prison/Correctional Health, Credentials/Privileging, Hyperbaric/Diving, Aviation Medicine, Hospital Management, Healthcare Quality, Joint Commission, Patient Safety, Regional Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, Critical Care, Healthcare Leadership, Global Health, Trauma, Resuscitation, Blood Transfusion, TRICARE
Dr. Kucik retired from the U.S. Navy after 31.5 years of military experience to be hired as a Full Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine with the University of Washington School of Medicine. A Harvard-trained anesthesia intensivist, he previously served as a trauma instructor at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles County Medical Center, as an aviation and diving medicine specialist with several government entities, as the Specialty Leader (group lead of over 180 members worldwide) of Navy Anesthesiology, and in multiple Chief Medical Officer (CMO) tours, including as the first Congressionally-mandated oversight CMO of Guantanamo detention operations, requiring a Top Secret/Sensitive Comparted Information clearance. He continues to consult for the Military Commissions Defense Organization; for NATO Medical Evaluations; and on various industry, government, and medical malpractice cases. He is a Certified Joint Commission Professional and a Certified Profession...
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Robert J Zimmanck, MD, FASA

Anesthesia Expert Witness | Plaintiff & Defense

Franklin, Wisconsin
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Patient Safety, Informed Consent, Airway Management, Risk Management, Pre-op assessment, Postop care, Nerve damage, Pain Management, MAC, Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Obstetric anesthesia, Pediatric anesthesia, Quality improvement, Surgical Home, Standard of care, Legal Consultant, CRNA supervision
Robert J. Zimmanck, MD, FASA Anesthesiology Expert Witness | Medicolegal Consultant Dr. Robert Zimmanck is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists with over a decade of clinical practice and healthcare leadership. A graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin, he brings deep specialty knowledge across anesthesia standards of care, perioperative risk assessment, and patient safety systems to his medicolegal practice. Dr. Zimmanck served as Chair of Anesthesia Patient Safety and Quality Committees for a prominent Midwest anesthesia group, where he led the development of institutional safety protocols and quality improvement initiatives. As Medical Director at a Wisconsin hospital, he designed the region's first Anesthesia Perioperative Surgical Home — a model integrating coordinated perioperative care across surgical disciplines. He currently serves on his hospital's mortality review committee, as Region 1 Director for the Wisconsi...
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Maarij Baig, DO, MS

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