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Acute Kidney Injury Expert Witnesses

Acute kidney injury expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on acute kidney injury. The acute kidney injury expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Nephrology, and Physician Assistant.

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Haseeb Al Mufti, MD

Top Nephrology Expert in Dialysis & Kidney Care

San Francisco, California

Nephrology - Nephrology, Nephrologist, Kidney, Acute, Nephrotic syndrome, Proteinuria, Systemic vasculitis, Peritoneal dialysis, Dialysis, End-Stage renal disease, Acute kidney injury, Kidney failure, Electrolyte disorders, Hemodialysis, Hyperkalemia, Hyponatremia, Rhabdomyolysis, Pyelonephritis, Chronic kidney

Dr. Al-Mufti is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He has extensive clinical and administrative experience. In addition to providing independent expert medical opinions to both plaintiff and defense attorneys on matters. His areas of expertise include: Medical malpractice, standards of care, complex hypertension, center and home kidney dialysis, acute kidney injury and inpatient kidney care, congestive heart failure associated with kidney failure, dialysis catheter-related complications, inflammatory kidney diseases, nephrotic syndromes and proteinuria, kidney injury related to systemic vasculitis, urinary tract infections, obstructive uropathy, contrast related acute kidney injury, drug-related kidney injury, all other disorders of hereditary and congenital kidney disease, and pregnancy-related kidney failure and syndromes.

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Varun Chawla, MD, MPH

Nephrology Expert Witness-Dialysis, Kidney Injury

Fremont, California

Nephrology - dialysis, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, osmotic demyelination, glomerulonephritis, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, end stage renal disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria, diabetic nephropathy, rhabdomyolysis, contrast nephropathy

A Harvard-educated physician, Varun Chawla, MD, MPH, has over a decade of caring for adult patients with kidney disease. Renowned for his adeptness in diagnosing and treating intricate kidney conditions, Dr. Chawla's dual roles at Washington Hospital and St. Rose Hospital, along with his long history of research and publications, showcase his exceptional clinical insight and his deep-seated dedication to both patient care and medical education. His clinical interests include a wide spectrum of nephrology-related issues including diabetic nephropathy, continuous renal replacement therapy, dialysis, plasmapheresis, renal bone disease, and difficult-to-treat hypertension. He actively conducts clinical research. Dr. Chawla is renowned for his research-based teaching and the ability to distill complex medical concepts into clear explanations. An active member of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Chawla is known as an esteemed educator and speaker. His academic contributions, parti...

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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

California

Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Renal Transplant, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Critical Care, Hyperkalemia, Lupus, Renal Mass, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Medical Director, COVID experience, Kidney Stones, Renal Patient Life Expectancy, Diabetes in Renal Patients, Glomerulonephritis, Hydronephrosis

Dr. Kevin Griffiths is a Stanford and Rutgers-trained, double board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician, and owner of a leading nephrology practice in the Greater Washington, DC area. With over 17 years of full-time clinical experience, Dr. Griffiths provides direct patient care in dialysis, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and transplant nephrology, and is on the medical staff at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He has served as medical director for both inpatient and outpatient dialysis centers, maintaining rigorous compliance with CMS guidelines and safety protocols. A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Griffiths has served on the ASN Practicing Nephrology Group, the Nephrology Diversity and Inclusion Work Group, and the ASN Workforce and Training Committee. He has taught nephrology to medical residents and students using evidence-based medicine and has served as a key opinion leader at national nephrology conferences. Dr. Griffit...

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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

Florida

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Omer Yusaf, MD

Board‑Certified Hospitalist

Woodridge, Illinois

Hospitalist - Hospital Medicine, Hospitalist, Inpatient Care, Standard of Care, Sepsis, Stroke, DVT/PE, Medication Errors, Failure to Diagnose, Discharge Planning, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Injury, Anticoagulation, Documentation, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement

I am a board‑certified Hospital Medicine physician with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of acute medical conditions in the inpatient setting. My clinical practice includes the evaluation and treatment of sepsis, stroke, heart failure, pneumonia, acute kidney injury, anticoagulation management, and complex medical admissions. I have managed thousands of hospitalized patients and am highly familiar with standards of care, clinical pathways, and hospital policies governing inpatient medicine. My expertise includes medical decision‑making, failure‑to‑diagnose allegations, delayed treatment, medication errors, fall risk assessment, discharge planning, readmission prevention, and interdisciplinary communication. I have significant experience with EMR documentation standards, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement processes. I am skilled in reviewing medical records, identifying deviations from standard of care, and providing clear, objective, and well‑s...

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Michael J Hebert, M.S., PA-C

Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care PA!

M.J. Hebert Enterprises, LLC

Pineville, Louisiana

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine PA, Urgent Care, APP, MLP, Mid-level Provider, Heart Atttack, CVA, Stroke, Heart Attack, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Kidney Stone, Sepsis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pneumonia, laceration, fracture, dehydration, acute kidney injury, appendicitis

A 20 year Army Veteran, I have worked as a Physician Assistant in both Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care for 25+ years. I am a proud 1997 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the U.S. Army PA Program where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. I later obtained my Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. I am a retired Major from the Louisiana Army National Guard and have deployed overseas on two occasions. I last served as Deputy State Surgeon in charge of medical readiness for Louisiana troops. I currently split my time between working in a fast-paced emergency department and a high-acuity urgent care clinic in the central Louisiana area.

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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

Bethesda, Maryland

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Teah Abashidze, MD, FACP

Hospitalist Internal Medicine

TABA Medical Expert, LLC

Bethesda , Maryland

Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - anticoagulation, GI Bleed, Sepsis Protocols, Delay in diagnosis, tumor lysis, Diagnostic Delay, Medication reconciliation, Sepsis Bundle Compliance, Standard of Care, Hospital Acquired Infection, acute kidney injury, postoperative complications, aspiration pneumonia, endocarditis, Chemotherapy complications

Board‑certified Internal Medicine physician (ABIM), Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), and experienced hospitalist with over 20 years of practice across Level I trauma and tertiary academic medical center, suburban and community hospitals, and large research institution. Trained at the Cleveland Clinic Health System, where I served as Chief Resident, I currently practice as a hospitalist within the Johns Hopkins Health System and at the NIH Clinical Center / National Cancer Institute (NCI). In this role, my focus is on inpatient internal‑medicine care, supporting the medical management of hospitalized oncology patients undergoing cancer treatment. I provide comprehensive hospitalist oversight by reviewing each case in depth, managing medical comorbidities, anticipating and preventing treatment‑related complications, recognizing clinical deterioration early, and escalating care when appropriate. I coordinate timely involvement of the necessary multidisciplinary t...

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Jeffrey Alan Balke, MD

Academic hospitalist with decades of experience.

University of Minnesota Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - anticoagulation, respiratory failure, acute kidney injury, postoperative complications, aspiration pneumonia, missed diagnosis, delay in diagnosis, bleeding while on anticoagulation, nursing home neglect & abuse, compartment syndrome, TTP / MAHA, Hypercoagulability PE, Meningitis / CNS infections, Missed endocarditis

Professional Background and Expert Witness Services Dr. Jeff Balke, MD I am board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practice full time as a teaching physician and staff hospitalist at the University of Minnesota Medical Center and have an academic appointment at the University of Minnesota Medical School. My curriculum vitae is available upon request and provides information regarding my education, training and experience. I trained at the University of Minnesota (1989-1993), where I served as Chief Resident. My career spans 32 years since completion of my residency training in Internal Medicine including an appointed Chief Residency. I have had full and unrestricted admitting and attending privileges and employment in small community critical access and regional medical centers in addition to large tertiary and teaching hospitals. I have worked in many different hospitals and systems and skilled nursing facilities of all types since I began my career as...

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Kunal Malhotra, MD

Academic Nephrologist- CKD, HTN, AKI and Dialysis

Saint Louis, Missouri

Nephrology - Dialysis, Hypertension, Chronic kidney disease, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Hyponatremia, Kidney stones, Acute kidney injury, CRRT

I am a board-certified nephrologist and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine with extensive clinical, academic, and administrative experience in kidney disease, dialysis, electrolyte disorders, and critical care nephrology. My practice includes management of both acute and chronic kidney disease in inpatient and outpatient settings, along with oversight of dialysis services as a dialysis medical director. My clinical work focuses on acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), and complex electrolyte and acid-base disorders. I routinely manage critically ill patients requiring renal replacement therapy, including intermittent hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in intensive care settings. I also provide care for patients with advanced CKD, including dialysis planning and complications of kidney failure. As a dialysis medical director, I oversee dialysis quality metrics, patient safety initiatives, infection ...

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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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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

New Jersey

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Joshua Schwimmer, MD, FACP, FASN

Experienced Nephrology Expert Witness

kidney.nyc

New York, New York

Nephrology, Internal Medicine - kidneys, dialysis, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, osmotic demyelination, pyelonephritis, rhabdomyolysis, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, acute renal failure, acute kidney injury, end stage renal disease, hypotension, hemodialysis, chronic kidney disease, lithium, life expectancy

Dr. Joshua Schwimmer is a Columbia-trained, double board-certified, full-time practicing nephrologist and internal medicine physician in New York City. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Schwimmer is on the medical staff at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Schwimmer is available for expert witness consultations to both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He has reviewed and testified in cases involving acute kidney injury and kidney failure, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, osmotic demyelination, rhabdomyolysis, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, life expectancy, end-stage renal disease, dialysis, and many other medical conditions. An award-winning physician-teacher of medical students and doctors, Dr. Schwimmer trained at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Schwimmer has pu...

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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

New York

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Scott E Liebman, MD, MPH

Nephrology- University of Rochester Faculty

Rochester , New York

Nephrology - Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Acute kidney injury, Chronic kidney disease, Electrolyte disorders, Acid base disorders, Hypertension

Dr. Scott Liebman is a board-certified nephrologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester, where he has served on the faculty since 2004. He brings over 20 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience in nephrology, with a focus on addressing issues surrounding chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, dialysis care, and fluid and electrolyte disorders. He earned his MD from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and his nephrology fellowship at the University of Colorado. He also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Rochester and is board-certified in nephrology and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Liebman has extensive experience in managing kidney diseases, dialysis modalities, and electrolyte disturbances. He serves as medical director for a dialysis clinic and provides expert nephrology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. An accomplishe...

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Ira Meisels, MD

New York, New York

Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Dialysis, Home Dialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Renal Failure, Electrolyte Disturbances, Hyperkalemia, Hyponatremia, Hypercalcemia, Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome

Chief, Division of Nephrology, Mount Sinai Morningside and West. Medical Director, Dialysis, Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center. Yale and Harvard trained. Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Meisels is a nationally recognized expert in Nephrology and Dialysis. He is an active clinician and has been a speaker and moderator at numerous national meetings as well as an author of multiple publications in the field of kidney disease. He is an articulate speaker and is recognized for his clarity of thought and speech.

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Pahresah Roomiany, MS, MD, FACP

Hospital Medicine Expert | Standard of Care

Duke University Health System

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - point of care ultrasound, resident supervision, inpatient care, failure to rescue, ICU triage, APP supervision, sepsis, escalation of care, medical malpractice, clinical deterioration, internal medicine, hospital medicine, respiratory failure, delayed diagnosis, shock, heart failure, acute kidney injury, failure to diagnose

Dr. Pahresah L. Roomiany is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and practicing academic hospitalist who provides independent, evidence-based expert witness services in adult inpatient internal medicine and hospital medicine matters nationwide. She maintains active inpatient clinical practice and regularly manages complex hospitalized adult patients. Her areas of expertise include hospital medicine standard of care, inpatient internal medicine standard of care, failure to diagnose, delay in diagnosis or treatment, clinical deterioration, escalation of care, sepsis management, chest pain and cardiovascular risk assessment, anticoagulation management, thromboembolic disease, electrolyte and metabolic emergencies, medication-related adverse events, and hospital-based systems issues affecting patient outcomes. Dr. Roomiany serves as Vice Chair of Peer Review at Duke Regional Hospital, where she participates in structured evaluation of physician performance and formal assessme...

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Ravish Shah

Practicing nephrologist

Columbus , Ohio

Nephrology, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - Kidney, Chronic kidney disease, Acute kidney injury, End stage renal disease, Electrolytes, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Dialysis disequilibrium, Lupus, Hyperkalemia, Hyponatremia, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Rhabdomyolysis, Pyelonephritis, Central pontine myelinolysis

Dr. Ravish Shah is a board-certified nephrologist and interventional nephrologist with over a decade of active clinical and leadership experience. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Southern Illinois University and Nephrology fellowship at The Ohio State University, where he later served as Assistant Professor. Since 2014, Dr. Shah has been in private practice, managing complex renal conditions including acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), dialysis-related complications, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders. He currently serves as Medical Director for inpatient and outpatient dialysis programs, providing oversight of clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality of care. As an interventional nephrologist, he performs angiograms, angioplasty, AV fistula and graft management, tunneled dialysis catheter placement, and peritoneal dialysis catheter procedures. His expertise allows him to evaluate vascular ac...

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Brian Revis, MD

Cincinnati, Ohio

Nephrology - Kidneys, Hyperkalemia, Electrolyte Disorders, Dialysis, Hyponatremia, Rhabdomyolysis, Hemodialysis, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Acute Kidney Injury, Acute Renal Failure, End Stage Renal Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Peritoneal Dialysis, Proteinuria, Pyelonephritis, Critical Care

Dr. Brian Revis was born and raised in Cincinnati. He received his undergraduate degree in physics from The Ohio State University and earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati where he was asked to stay on as a chief resident to lead outpatient internal medicine resident education. Following his chief residency year, Dr. Revis completed his nephrology fellowship at The Ohio State University. He has practiced at the Kidney and Hypertension Center in Cincinnati since 2012 and was proud to serve as president of his 35+ physician practice. He remains on the board of directors. Additionally, Dr. Revis provides clinical instruction to medical students, internal medicine residents, nephrology fellows, and nurse practitioner students in Greater Cincinnati. He is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology. Dr. Revis is licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He has been featured as a T...

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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

Pennsylvania

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Doron Schneider, MD, MBA

Chief Safety/Quality Officer

Dresher, Pennsylvania

Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Primary Care, Transitions of Care, Hospital Care, Medication Errors, Readmissions, Causality, Missed / Delayed Diagnosis, Standards of Care, Heart Attack, Falls, Pressure Ulcers, Cancer, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation, Diabetes, DVT

Dr. Schneider is a board certified practicing internist with over 25 years experience as a hospitalist and a primary care physician. He has served as a health system Chief Safety and Quality Officer, VP for Population Health for a population health company, Deputy Program Director for an internal medicine residency and Deputy Editor of a major clinical journal focusing on diabetes. Dr. Schneider has been recognized as being a Philadelphia Top Doc each year from 2018-2024. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Schneider has extensive experience in medico-legal defense work and has opined on dozens of cases ranging from falls, pressure ulcers, delayed diagnosis of cancer, sepsis, DVTs and beyond.

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Franco Musio, M.D., FACP, FASN, FISN, FACA

Dialysis; Acute Renal Failure; End Stage Renal Dis

Franco Musio. M.D. Medical Consulting Group, LLC.

OAKTON, Virginia

Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Renal Cell Cancer, glomerulonephritis, hyponatremia, chronic renal failure, vasculitis, rapidly progressive renal failure, Dialysis, anemia, atypical HUS, Hemodialysis, bleeding diathesis, acute kidney injury, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, end stage renal disease, Lupus, hyperkalemia

1. Clinical Staff/Chief Nephrology Clinic; Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1995-1998) 2. Decorated Physician; US Army; Lieutenant Colonel 3. Multiple previous academic appointments - currently Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine - Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus with ongoing teaching and supervisory responsibilities 4. Senior Partner; Nephrology Associates of Northern Virginia - full time clinical nephrology practice (1998-2021) 5. Currently Associate Chief Medical Correspondent WVGB 94.5 FM (Beaufort, SC) and world wide by internet application - multiple types of programming responsibilities 6 Multiple committee and medical staff roles at Inova Fairfax Hospital (Annandale, Virginia) to include Chief of Nephrology Division and Medical Director of the inpatient Hemodialysis Unit (1998-2021) 7. Medical Director of two DaVita Hemodialysis units (1998-2021) 8. Multiple medical society Fellowships, medical journal editorial board membership...