Critical Limb Ischemia Expert Witnesses

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Vascular Surgery - Carotid Artery Stenosis, Carotid Artery Occlusion, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Critical Limb Ischemia, Acute Limb Ischemia, Acute Arterial Occlusion, Abdominal Aortic Aneurys, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, Endarterectomy, Angioplasty, Angiogram, Varicose Veins, Stroke, Thrombectomy, Peripheral Bypass, Hemodialysis Access

I am a board-certified vascular surgeon in active clinical practice since 2013, based in a tertiary academic center in Grand Rapids, MI. I offer plaintiff and defense expert witness services, including case review, standard of care opinions, causation analysis, deposition, and trial testimony. My clinical expertise spans the full range of vascular surgery, with a particular focus on carotid artery disease and stroke prevention. I am a founding member of our institution’s Carotid and Endovascular Board (established 2014), participating weekly in multidisciplinary collaborative case reviews involving complex ischemic cerebrovascular disease. This experience has given me advanced expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of carotid artery occlusive disease, including asymptomatic and symptomatic cases. As the Quality Lead for our busy vascular surgery group for nearly a decade, I have extensive experience reviewing patient outcomes, quality metrics, and identifying deviat...

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Atrial fibrillation, Anticoagulation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Critical Limb Ischemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Contusion in MVA, Chest Pain, Heart Failure, Vascular Medicine

• Board-certified, fellowship-trained physician specializing in cardiology and internal medicine. • Over 40 years’ experience in active cardiology and internal medicine practice. • Past director of Bryn Mawr Wound Care and Vascular Center. • Extensive teaching experience of medical residents and medical students. • Author of numerous cardiology publications. • Experienced expert witness on both plaintiff and defense cases. • Has been called upon to express opinions in the areas of myocardial infarction, myocardial contusion, ischemic cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrest, and heart injury in motor vehicle accidents.

Richmond, Virginia

Vascular Surgery, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - vascular surgery, arterial line trauma, hand ischemia, compartment syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, access site bleeding, limb amputation, aortic aneurysm, claudication, venous insufficiency, venous disease, arterial disease, lymphedema, endovascular interventions, hemodialysis access, critical limb ischemia

Dr. Michael Amendola is a practicing vascular surgeon at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond Virginia. He serves as the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Clinical Director of The Vascular Duplex Laboratory. He graduated from the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Science as well as a Master’s of Chemistry in 1995. In 2002, Dr. Amendola received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Amendola completed his general surgery residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in 2007 and his Vascular Surgery fellowship at the same facility in 2009. He is board certified in vascular and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He was selected in 2024 to be an American Board of Surgery certifying examinator in vascular surgery. Dr. Amendola is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Amendola is a Professor of Surgery at Virginia Commonwea...

Glen Allen, Virginia

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Interventional Cardiology, Endovascular Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Stents, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Specialist, Clinical Cardiology, Endovascular Venous Ablation, Atherectomy, ASC, OBL, Vascular Lab, Critical Limb Ischemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombectomy, Impella, Cardiac Devices

Well versed in all aspects of clinical cardiology; interventional cardiology including devices such as rotational atherectomy, rheolytic atherectomy, laser atherectomy; procedures such as carotid stenting, coronary stenting, peripheral vascular (including renals, lower extremity) stenting; care of the acute myocardial infarction care, peripheral arterial disease, critical limb ischemia, and venous thromboembolic disease. Providing expert witness services since 2008. Experience and education in Health Administration including topics such as Health Policy, Health Finance, and Hospital Systems. Licensed in about 30 states Board Certifications Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) (2009-present) Endovascular Medicine, American Board of Vascular Medicine (ABVM) (2012-present) Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM (2008-present) Vascular Medicine, ABVM (2012-present) Nuclear Cardiology, ABIM (2007-present) Internal Medicine, ABIM (2006-present) Em...

seattle, Washington

Podiatry, Wound Care - Limb Salvage, amputation, critical limb ischemia, diabetic foot, wound care, inpatient management, podiatric surgery

Dr. Sara Mahmood, DPM, ABPMD, Expert Witness – Diabetic Limb Salvage, Wound Care, and Amputation Prevention I am a board-certified podiatric surgeon with additional certificate of qualification in amputation prevention and wound care, specializing in diabetic limb salvage and complex wound management. With over seven years of clinical experience at the University of Washington and advanced fellowship training in limb preservation from the University of California, San Francisco, I offer a rare depth of expertise at the intersection of podiatry, vascular surgery, and critical limb care. I routinely manages high-acuity cases involving diabetic foot infections, below- and above-ankle amputations, and complex ischemic wounds. My work emphasizes early intervention, multidisciplinary care, and the integration of advanced wound healing technologies. I am proficient in the clinical application and evaluation of a wide array of wound care devices and biologics, with firsthand insight into...