Crohn’s Disease Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Gastroenterology - Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colonoscopy complications, biologic therapy complication, gastrointestinal bleeding, Expert Witness, colitis, diagnostic delay, medical record review, medication adverse effects, immunosuppressive therapy complications, standard of care, causation analysis, IBD

Dr. Mark Salem is a board-certified gastroenterologist and practicing academic physician specializing in inflammatory bowel disease and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He is experienced in medical record review, clinical case analysis, and synthesis of expert medical opinions. Clinical expertise includes Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colonoscopy complications, gastrointestinal bleeding, and medication-related adverse events. He is available for consultation, deposition, and trial testimony. Provides expert medical record review, independent medical examinations, and expert opinions regarding diagnosis, treatment, standard of care, and complications of gastrointestinal disease. Areas of expertise include: -Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) -Colonoscopy and endoscopy complications -post-procedural adverse events -Gastrointestinal bleeding -Post-procedure bleeding -Medication-related gastrointestinal injury -Diagnostic delay in gastrointes...

Orlando, Florida

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Anorectal, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticulitis, Endometriosis, Hemorrhoids, Perirectal Abscess, Perianal Fistula, Enterocutaneous Fistula, Colonoscopy, Colon Polyp, Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasm (AIN), Fecal Incontinence, Clostridium difficile

Dr. Marco Ferrara is a double board-certified general and colon and rectal surgeon with the Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute. A native of Orlando, he has cared for patients in Central Florida since 2018 and specializes in: Advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery Colon and rectal cancer Inflammatory bowel disease Endometriosis Dr. Ferrara provides compassionate care for his patients, who often have life-altering conditions. He strives to collaborate with patients to ensure that they receive the best quality of care possible. He also enjoys being an educator and has been teaching medical students, residents and fellows since he finished his training. Dr. Ferrara’s Training As an undergraduate, he studied biology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Ferrara earned his medical degree at the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. He completed his general surgery residency at Brookwood Baptist Health program in Bi...

Raleigh, North Carolina

Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology, Ulcerative Colitis, Postoperative Crohn’s, Endoscopy, Crohn’s Disease, Gastrointestinal Pathology, IBD Recurrence, Biologic Therapy, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Colitis, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Inflammatory Bowel, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Raleigh, North Carolina

Dr. Ravi S. Shah is a board-certified internal medicine physician and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in North Carolina. He provides expert witness services in medical malpractice cases involving gastrointestinal diseases, procedural complications, delayed diagnosis, failure to diagnose, and improper management of complex GI conditions. With specialized expertise in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation, bowel obstruction, and colon cancer, Dr. Shah regularly reviews cases involving breaches in the standard of care, causation of injury, and failure to follow established treatment guidelines. Dr. Shah completed his residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, where he received advanced training in gastroenterology, hepatology, and clinical nutrition. His experience includes expert analysis of claims in...