19 Breath Expert Witnesses Found

Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine - Heart attack, strokes, diabetic ketoacidosis, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, trauma, prostate disease, cholesterol management, headaches, sports injuries, cancer screening, wound care

Board certification in Family Medicine Licenses in Alabama and Tennessee ACLS, PALS, ATLS certified Has had over 30 years experience in family medicine Has had had small town ER experience to include critical care medicine and trauma medicine, for the last 25 years Has taught pre-medical, medical, and nurse practitioner students in the emergency department and the office, to include business experience, procedural medicine, and organization of efficient medical thought. Has spoken on television, and given community lectures, regarding medical topics of concern. Has had experience in working with prescribing controlled medical substances, and the legal responsibilities surrounding this in chronic and acute pain control. Wound care training and HBO by Healogics, based on military research and civilian clinic experience.

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Plastic Surgery, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Ear Nose and Throat, ENT, Hearing Loss, Sinus Surgery, Facial Injury, Loss of Smell, Vertigo.

Dr. Hershcovitch is a double board certified Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic Surgeon with a busy private practice with over 14 years experience. He has extensive experience in both Academic and Private Practices. His training and expertise is in all aspects of Head and Neck Surgery, Sinus Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Ear (Otologic) Surgery. Dr. Hershcovitch has represented both plaintiffs and defendants. He has served numerous times as an expert witness for trials and depositions. Additionally he have served as a guide to many of my attorney colleagues on selecting an appropriate expert witness.

Cardiovascular Disease - cardiology, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, hypercholesterolemia, myocardial infarction, diabetes, heart disease, chest pain, angina, coronary disease, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, cardiac emergencies, hypertension, troponin

Dr. Klapper is board certified and re-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Diseases (1998 and 2008). Dr. Klapper has also earned certification for coronary CT angiography. Dr. Klapper has held hospital privileges and medical staff appointments at Cedars Sinai Medical Center as well as several Los Angeles area hospitals. In addition, Dr. Klapper has held hospital privileges at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Klapper is in active cardiology practice in central California. Dr. Klapper has been providing opinions as a medical expert since 2003. Dr. Klapper has written two books for the public and has served as the vice chief and chief of medicine at Hazel Hawkins hospital. Dr. Klapper has participated in peer review, insurance coverage for cardiac issues and has provided opinions regarding cardiac problems and service connected veterans.

Emergency Medicine - Abdominal Pain, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Chest Pain, Emergency Medicine, Family Physicians in Emergency Medicine, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Rural Emergency Medicine, Shortness of Breath, Stroke, Torsion, Trauma

...I have clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of abdominal pain, aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, chest pain, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, conditions that cause shortness of breath, stroke, torsion (ovarian and testicular), trauma, and other emergent and urgent medical conditions commonly seen in the emergency department.

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Ultrasound, electrocardiogram, chest pain, heart attack, myocardial infarction, heart failure, cardiac arrest, ACLS, pulmonary embolism, hypertension, aorta, dissection, pericardial effusion, tamponade, aneurysm, fibrillation, arrhythmia, resuscitation, Excited Delirium

...I have published numerous academic articles and produced educational material about the use of the ECG and bedside ultrasound to diagnose cardiac and respiratory conditions, including MI, CHF, PE, pre-eclampsia with pulmonary edema, pericardial tamponade, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, coronary artery dissection, management of arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, evaluation of chest pain, evaluation of shortness of breath, and other cardio-respiratory problems. Additionally, I was a paramedic for 5 years before medical school, and maintain a relationship with EMS currently. I am prepared to discuss excited delirium and cardiac arrest in custody, whether in the ED or in the prehospital context.

Otolaryngology, Otology - Laryngology (voice/airway), Dysphagia (swallowing), Rhinology (nose/sinus), Sleep apnea (OSA), Otology (hearing/ear surgery), ENT causation, Geriatric ENT, Voice/Speech, Vocal cord paralysis, Tracheostomy, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Complications, ENT Complications, airway obstruction.

...Areas of expertise: *Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (OTO-HNS/ENT/Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery)*Geriatric ENT*ENT cancer*Otology (hearing/tinnitus/ear surgery)*Laryngology (vocal cords/voice/airway)*Dysphagia (swallowing)*Rhinology (nose and sinus)*Sleep Apnea (OSA)*Aspiration (choking)*Ear, Nose & Throat causation in complex cases*Voice/Speech*Vocal cord paralysis*Tracheostomy*Airway obstruction (breathing difficulty*Intubation complications*Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery / Ear, Nose & Throat complications*Independent Medical Examination (IME) Professional Affiliations: American Board Otolaryngology, American Academy Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, American College Surgeons, American Rhinologic Society, American Society Geriatric Otolaryngology, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, Dysphagia Research Society, American Thyroid Association, American Academy Otolaryngic Allergy, American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery

Otolaryngology, Noise - Ear, Nose, and Throat, ENT, Breathing Problems, Sinusitis, Sinus Surgery, Vertigo, Dizziness, Balance Disorder, Hearing Loss, Sleep Disorders, Throat Cancer, Noise Trauma, Balloon Sinuplasty, Car Accident, Head and Neck Surgery, Voice Problems, Hoarseness, Nasal Fracture/Trauma, Facial Paralysis

Dr. Paul E. Lapco MD is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat surgeon and trained expert witness with over 20 years of overall experience. In addition to offering comprehensive care for the full scope of ENT conditions, he performs many minimally invasive procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and advanced endoscopic surgery – with a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus problems. He is also fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Lapco is an experienced expert witness, having served for both defense and plaintiff cases, at trial and deposition, as well as in the fields of disability assessment, the performance of IMEs, and forensic testing within his field. He has vast experience related to vehicle and work accidents, as well as insurance company claims. Dr. Lapco brings 15 years of clinical, research, and scientific experience to the analysis of each case and serves as an expert witness to 10-15 cases a year. Treatments and procedures: Balloon Sinuplasty, all...

Sleep Medicine, Anesthesiology - Obstructive sleep apnea, Postoperative effects and complications associated with anesthesia and surgery on patients with sleep apnea, Anesthesia safety.

...He has been involved in research projects in the field of sleep disorders including a recent publication in the journal of Sleep and Breathing. He is an active member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine. He has presented research posters at both annual Society meetings in the past. He served on the advisory board for the inter-Society collaboration presidential committee with the American Academy of sleep medicine from 2019-2020. He also served as a committee member for the Society of anesthesia and sleep medicine from 2020-2021. He is the founder and medical director of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Services of Florida. Dr. Nye has affiliated hospital staff privileges at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in sleep medicine, and he currently works as a part-time anesthesiologist at Good Samaritan’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach Florida....

Security, Premises Liability - Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Police Procedures & Use of Force, Security Technology and Monitoring, and Church Security.

...Pastor merges security methods, academic theories, and legal principles; providing an exceptional level of depth and breathe in your case. As an attorney, he served and advocated for police unions, and for both security guard and electronic security firms, providing broad experience into the security industry and public safety. Augmented with a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, he understands that policies create incentives and drive human behavior. As these directly impact public safety and crime, few possess his experience, his unique insight and his “security sense.” Simply stated, Dr. Pastor brings practical “street cop” thinking layered with years of academic, legal, and professional experience. He understands the real world, criminological theories, and security methodologies. Combined with security laws and public safety policies, each are merged into authoritative analysis, assessments, and presentations....

Security, Premises Liability - Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Police Procedures & Use of Force, Security Technology and Monitoring, and Church Security.

...Pastor merges security methods, academic theories, and legal principles; providing an exceptional level of depth and breathe in your case. As an attorney, he served and advocated for police unions, and for both security guard and electronic security firms, providing broad experience into the security industry and public safety. Augmented with a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, he understands that policies create incentives and drive human behavior. As these directly impact public safety and crime, few possess his experience, his unique insight and his “security sense.” Simply stated, Dr. Pastor brings practical “street cop” thinking layered with years of academic, legal, and professional experience. He understands the real world, criminological theories, and security methodologies. Combined with security laws and public safety policies, each are merged into authoritative analysis, assessments, and presentations....

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, emphysema, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, ARDS, deep venous thromobosis, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, sepsis, pulmonary, mechanical ventilation, cough, shortness of breath, shock, covid

Dr. Moll is an academic pulmonary and intensive care unit physician (board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care) and faculty at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His expertise is broad within pulmonary and critical care medicine and he has extensive expertise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis, as he leads a laboratory investigating these diseases. He is an attending on the pulmonary consult service at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the medical intensive care unit at the Veterans Administration Boston Healthcare System. He enjoys taking care of patients and supervising medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr Moll received his medical degree from Penn State and a Master of Public Health in Quantitative Methods from the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Boston University Medical Center, his clinical fellowship at Brigham and Women’...

Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Pediatric Acute Care

...Haidar specializes in treating children admitted to the hospital with a wide range of illnesses, including infections, breathing conditions, stomach and intestinal diseases, and complex neurologic diagnoses requiring multidisciplinary care. Communication Dr. Haidar communicate effortlessly with medical students, residents, and patients about complex medical issues in easy-to-understand terms. Dr. Haidar has language fluency and proficiency in Arabic and Spanish, respectively, which allows her to better connect with her patients. Teaching Dr. Haidar is a career long educator with academic faculty appointments: Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Central Michigan University, and additional Assistant Professor appointments at Wayne State University and Michigan State University. Dr. Haidar is a recipient of multiple teaching awards from students and residents. Additionally, she actively serves on various clinical and education committees. Research Dr....

Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease - Chest pain,angina,coronary artery,heart failure,heart attack,vascular medicine,claudication,stent,atherectomy,pacemaker,ICD,sudden death,nuclear cardiology, atrial fibrillation,cardiac arrest,PTCA,Angioplasty,echocardiography,shortness of breath,arrhythmias,HTN,Assist device,ECG,endovacular medicine

* Dr. McDermott is an experienced Interventional and general cardiologist with over 25 yrs clinical practice in Interventional cardiology, endovascular medicine and critical limb ischemia, general cardiology, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, pacemaker implantation, implantable defibrillators (ICD) including biventricular devices, and leadless pacemakers. Dr. McDermott has particular interests in the management of complex and high risk patients with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease. * He is committed to ongoing education in these areas of interest. * Dr. McDermott has board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular disease, subspecialty Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac pacing, and physician interpretation vascular ultrasound. * Dr. McDermott is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention. He is currently licensed in Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee...

Toxicology, Pharmacology - Forensic toxicology, alcohol, drugs of abuse, dui, dwi, dram shop, prescription pain drugs, cocaine, heroin, pcp, amphetamine, overdose, carbon monoxide, lead, heavy metals, opiates, marijuana, THC

...This covers a full breath of forensic medical-legal cases

Biomechanics, Blasting and Explosives - injury biomechanics, blast trauma, explosives, undersea medicine, hyperbaric physiology, ballistic trauma, extreme environments, trauma, diving, scuba, submersible, submarine, outer space, hypoxia, breathing system design, traumatic brain injury, TBI, military history, medical history, underwater

...I began my career working as a civilian mechanical engineer for the US Navy, where I specialized in the design, function testing, and safety testing of underwater equipment and breathing systems intended for use by military personnel, and I was both the project engineer and project manager for the first approval effort for a new military underwater breathing system to be successful since the 1970s. Concurrent with part of my employment with the navy, I earned a doctorate degree in biomedical engineering from Duke University, specializing in injury biomechanics, which is the application of the principles of engineering to determine the injury mechanisms and safe limits during events when human beings are at risk of injury or death. My goal for my career is safety and prevention....

Oral Surgery, Dentist - Maxillofacial Surgery, Jaw Reconstruction Surgery, Jaw Surgery, Dental Implant Surgery, TMJ, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Orthognathic Surgery, TMJ Arthroscopic Surgery, Nerve injuries, Wisdom Teeth

An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon has trained in variety of areas – including dentistry, surgery and anesthesia – and is recognized by the American Dental Association as a specialized surgeon who treats the entire craniomaxillofacial complex; whether for diseases, injuries or defects to the head, neck, face, jaw, or the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. Dr. Michael Lee is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has practiced in Cincinnati since finishing his residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in 1981. Prior to his residency, Dr. Lee received his Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences degree from Purdue University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry. The majority of Dr. Lee’s practice is centered on orthognathic surgery and jaw reconstruction for the placement of dental implants. He routinely performs all other oral surgical procedures...

Medical Devices, Intellectual Property - Infusion Pumps, Sleep Apnea, CPAP, Humidification, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Conserving Devices, Breathe Detection, Electronic Cigarettes, Instrumentation, Sensing, Patent (IP) Cases, Product Liability Cases

...Areas of expertise: Peristaltic and Syringe Infusion Pumps, Sleep Apnea or CPAP Devices, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Conserving Devices, Breathe Detection, Electronic Cigarettes, Sensing, Gas and Diesel Engine Control Engineering experience: Electrical engineering, System Engineering, Product Development Leadership, Manufacturing, Testing, Circuit Simulations, 6 Sigma Black Belt, Design Control, Risk Management, Failure Analysis, Technology Development Primary Area of Expertise: Medical Devices, Electronics

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Rural, Community, Level IV Trauma, Medical Director, Supervision, Quality, Utilization, Risk Managment, Operations, Staffing, Meditech, Geriatrics, Sepsis, Stroke, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Abdominal Pain, Head Injury, Fracture, Assault

Dr. Toloza-Larson has been actively practicing as a full-time residency-trained/Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician in Texas for 20+ years. Her work experience has primarily been at a community Emergency Department in central Texas with a high geriatric population. She served as Medical Director for her Emergency Department for almost 17 years and was responsible for overseeing departmental operations including HIPAA compliance, performing quality and utilization reviews, and providing leadership to staff physicians and supervision to Advanced Practice Providers. She continues to be very involved with medical record reviews for quality assurance and process improvement. She has been retained as a medical expert in one medical malpractice case and three criminal law cases.

Meteorology - air quality, modeling, expert witness, forensic meteorology, airborne exposure, meteorology, risk assessment, exposure assessment, AERMOD, CALPUFF, agriculture, lead, PFAS, PFOA, measurement, odor, noise, deposition, model performance, monitoring

...Sullivan directed the U.S. air quality analysis in the first phase of the US Trade & Development Agency’s / US State Department’s “Breathe Easy Jakarta” project. He has been providing expert testimony since being certified in 1980. Mr. Sullivan’s testimony has included industrial airborne emissions from smelters, chemical facilities, the steel industry, pesticide exposures, wood dust exposures, salt drift, exposures associated with waste storage activities, and accident analysis for a toxic dense gas release....