Chronic Disease Management Expert Witnesses

Castro Valley, California

Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Hospitalist Expert, Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, Sepsis, Diarrhea, Geriatrics, Failure to Diagnose, Dementia, Pneumonia, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Kidney Disease, Anemia, Perioperative Evaluation, Acute Inpatient care, Chronic Disease Management, Hospital Negligence, Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis

Dr. Ezekiel Volkert is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and a practicing Hospitalist in the East Bay. Dr. Volkert attended medical school at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Volkert has expertise in both primary care and care for hospitalized patients. Specialty Focus: Hypertension, Heart Disease, Stroke, Falls, Dementia, Pneumonia, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Kidney Disease, Anemia, and Perioperative Evaluation.

Carmichael, California

Family Medicine, Nursing Home Administration - Standard of Care, Patient Safety, Polypharmacy, Chronic Disease Management, Traumatic Injury, Whole Person Impairment, Disability, Elder Care, Long Term Care, Geriatric Care, Opioid Use Disorder, Misdiagnosis, Informed Consent, Treatment Protocols

Dr. Saira Dar, MD, MBA, MEHP, ABAARM is a board-certified physician and educator with nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in family medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine. Based in Los Angeles, Dr. Dar is dedicated to providing personalized, patient-centered care for adults, children, and geriatric populations, with a focus on chronic disease management, anti-aging, genomics, and nutrition. Her approach to care emphasizes lifestyle medicine and preventive health, integrating these principles to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. Dr. Dar currently serves as the Program Director for a Family Medicine Residency Program, where she imparts her extensive clinical knowledge and high standards of care to future healthcare providers. Previously, she held a directorship at a high-volume clinic managing approximately 5,000 patients per month, a role that refined her expertise in patient flow management, clinical supervision, and the implementation of qualit...

Denver, Colorado

Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - Diabetes, chronic disease management, COPD, cancer screening, preventative care, medicare wellness, dementia, pain management, opioid management, Psychiatric emergency, Psychiatric hospital, occupational medicine, disability exams

Dr. Craig Murk, DO, AOBIM Board-Certified Internal Medicine I'm a practicing internist available for medical expert consultation, case review, and testimony in internal medicine matters. I maintain an active clinical practice with a focus on chronic disease management in adults primarily aged 50+. I'm available for plaintiff or defense work including: • Medical record review and standard of care opinions • Written reports and affidavits • Deposition and trial testimony • Independent medical examinations Please find my CV and fee schedule attached. I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss any current cases where internal medicine expertise is needed.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Primary care, adult medicine, sports medicine, diabetes, chronic disease management, injuries, concussion, overseeing APP’s, outpatient medicine, hypertension, copd, Cancer screening, preventative medicine

As a dedicated full time outpatient family medicine physician with a robust background in multidisciplinary healthcare settings, I bring a wealth of clinical expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. I have practiced as a full-time primary care physician since 2016 and I collaborate closely with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacists, fostering an environment of comprehensive patient management and interdisciplinary teamwork. I also enjoy teaching residents and medical students. This experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of healthcare dynamics and the ability to effectively communicate complex medical concepts to a diverse audience. My clinical practice is focused on the diagnosis and management of both acute and chronic illnesses, as well as preventative care across all age groups. As an osteopathic physician, I also have clinical interests in musculoskeletal and sports medicine related condition, reflecting a ...

Brooklyn , New York

Internal Medicine - HIV care, Chronic disease management , Health inequities , Racial discrimination , Gender discrimination , Acute care

SEAK BIO Bio: Stella Safo M.D., M.P.H. Stella Safo, M.D., M.P.H. is a Ghanaian-American practicing HIV primary care physician and public health practitioner who has led teams dedicated to healthcare improvement in various settings. In 2021, Dr. Safo created Just Equity for Health, a health care improvement company that uses advocacy, education and care model design to ensure equitable care delivery across all sectors of medicine. Trained at Harvard for her B.A., M.D. and M.P.H., Dr. Safo completed internal medicine training at Montefiore Health system in primary care, with a fellowship in HIV care through the HIV Medicine Association. As the former Senior Medical Director for Clinical Transformation at Mount Sinai Health System, Dr. Safo and a multidisciplinary team oversaw the system-wide redesign of Sinai’s 50+ primary care practices. This work included leading a practice transformation team to work within Sinai’s diverse eight-hospital system and launching a year-long learni...

San Antonio, Texas

Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine - primary care, outpatient medicine, preventive medicine, Medicare Advantage, geriatrics, chronic disease management, HCC coding, risk adjustment, managed care, chart review, peer review, medical record review, workers' compensation

I am a board-certified family physician with an active, unrestricted Texas medical license and over 20 years of clinical practice experience in primary care and outpatient medicine. With an MBA alongside my MD, and as a former healthcare executive, I bring both clinical depth and administrative perspective to every case evaluation — and I communicate my findings clearly, whether the audience is a legal team or a non-clinical decision-maker. Throughout my career, I have performed chart reviews and peer reviews across a broad range of primary care and outpatient clinical scenarios, with particular familiarity in chronic disease management, Medicare Advantage populations, preventive care standards, HCC coding accuracy, and medical necessity determinations. Beyond individual case review, I founded and led a physician peer review committee for over 10 years — completely redesigning the process from the ground up, establishing its standards and workflows, and guiding the committee throug...