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Ectopic Pregnancy Expert Witnesses

Ectopic pregnancy 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 ectopic pregnancy. The ectopic pregnancy expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Aquatics Safety, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Hospital Administration, Hospitalist, Medical Management, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Homes, Obesity, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Physician Assistant, and Radiology.

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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Alabama

Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies

Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments. Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health. Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...

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Joshua Verson, MD

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Scottsdale, Arizona

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, EMTALA, Airway, Procedural Sedation, Sepsis, Stroke, Trauma Care, Myocardial Infarction, Chest Pain, Shortness of breath, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pulmonary Embolism, Emergency Ultrasound, Medical Education, Altered Mental Status, Miscarriage, Cardiac Arrest, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Intracranial Hemorrhage

I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with active clinical practice at a Level I trauma center, multiple community hospitals, Native American healthcare systems and free standing emergency rooms. I also hold the position of Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Creighton University School of Medicine, where I provide bedside teaching. I have taught medical students and trainees, developing expertise in conveying complex clinical concepts in a clear and accessible manner. I developed my interest in medical expert witness work through a longstanding interest in the intersection of medicine and law, particularly as it pertains to the legal and ethical dimensions of healthcare delivery. As an expert witness, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive, objective, and evidence-based case reviews. I welcome the opportunity to assist in the objective evaluation of your case.

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Albert Fiorello, MD, RDMS, FAAEM, FACEP

Sonora Emergency Medicine Consulting, LLC

Tucson, Arizona

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Medical Education, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Emergency Ultrasound

Dr. Fiorello is a residency trained, board certified, practicing emergency physician. He has been an attending physician since 1998 in the emergency department of a high-volume, academic, Level 1 trauma center. He has also worked for 4 years for the Indian Health Service in a small rural hospital ED. He is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Arizona, where he is the Emergency Medicine Residency Director. He has years of experience reviewing cases as an outside consultant for the state medical board and his hospital’s quality and peer review committees. He is a registered diagnostic medical sonographer and former director of Emergency Medicine Ultrasound. He has lectured in Emergency Medicine on the local, regional, and national level and has authored many abstracts, scientific articles, and book chapters in the field of Emergency Medicine and medical education.

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Amy Sarver, MD

Gynecology

Springdale, Arkansas

Gynecology - obgyn, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, hysterectomy, fibroids, ectopic pregnancy, hormones, failure to diagnose cancer

Board certified, expert witness experience

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Mike Farag, DO

Mountain Center, California

Emergency Medicine - Aneurysm, Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Intubation, Allergic Reaction, Appendicitis, Sedation, DKA, Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Foreign Body, Fracture, Cardiac, Renal Gastrointestinal, Obstetric Emergency, Psychiatric Emergency, Hemorrhage, Sepsis, Torsion, Stroke

Additional search/index terms: Heart Failure, Infection, Intracranial, Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction/Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, COVID 19, Accident and Central Line. Dr. Mike Farag is: - Trained at a Level 1 trauma hospital in Charleston WV. - Board-certified in Emergency Medicine. - Practicing as a Full-Time EM physician in a high volume ER. - Licensed in the state of California. - A teaching Physician who trains ER/IM/FP residents and medical students. - Residency trained in bedside ultrasound. - Director of the scribe program in a community hospital ED training scribes on accurate documentations and appropriate and thorough charting. - Works at a stroke and vascular Medical Center. Dr. Mike Farag has: - Oversight/supervision of Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner mid-level providers. - Provided medical care for numerous VIPs and famous individuals and their family members. - Completed a SEAK expert-witness training course. - Been certified in ACLS, PA...

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Ross Levin, MD

Emergency Medicine Expert, Trusted & Experienced

Santa Barbara, California

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Fracture, Pneumonia, Appendicitis, Ischemia, Torsion, AAA, Hemorrhage, Meningitis, Dissection, EMS, Burn, Dislocation, Injury, Shock

Dr. Ross Levin is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over a decade of full-time clinical experience across high-volume trauma centers, community hospitals, and rural emergency departments. He provides expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, offering timely, objective, and clearly written opinions grounded in active, real-world emergency medicine practice. Dr. Levin regularly manages high-acuity cases including trauma, cardiac arrest, stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and airway emergencies. He is well-versed in the clinical realities of limited-resource settings and has extensive experience supervising physician assistants and nurse practitioners, ensuring appropriate oversight and scope-of-practice compliance. He is a trusted expert for the California Medical Board and California Department of Justice, where he reviews allegations of substandard care and provides formal expert opinions in regulatory and legal matters. His medical-legal work is know...

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Peyman Banooni, MD

Obstetrics, Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Beverly Hills, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology - obgyn, shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean Section, Endometriosis, Vacuum Delivery, Laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Essure, Maternal Birth Injury, Fibroids, Failure to Diagnose Cancer, Ectopic Pregnancy, Infertility, Hormones

Dr. Banooni is a board ceritified ob/gyn with over 20 years of experience. He is currently in private practice practicing obstetrics and gynecology. His areas of emphasis are minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high risk obstetrics, and office related procedures. He has experience as an expert witness in legal cases and has also served as an expert for the medical board of California. He has served on the peer review committee and performance improvement committee at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for over 5 years. He is involved in resident teaching at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and is an associate Professor at USC. In addition, Dr Banooni is involved in clinical research as the primary investigator for multiple FDA trials.

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Aviv Herzlich, MD, FACOG

Manhattan Beach, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ablation, Asherman, birth injury, Cerebral Palsy, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, failure to diagnose cancer, fibroids, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, infertility, miscarriage, Labor and Delivery, ovarian cysts, postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, PCOS, VBAC

I am a board-certified OB/GYN practicing in Southern California, specializing in comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and surgical and non-surgical gynecological treatments. I completed my residency at Maimonides Medical Center in New York and have extensive experience beyond clinical practice, including medical research, protocol development for medical decision support systems, and serving as a Medical Department Director in the medical technology industry. As an expert witness, I provide objective, evidence-based opinions in obstetric and gynecological cases, with expertise in maternal-fetal care, high-risk pregnancies, surgical complications, and standard-of-care evaluations. Client attorneys can reach me via email at DrHerzlich.OBGYN@gmail.com.

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Gary R Polsfuss, MD

Gary R Polsfuss MD INC

San Diego, California

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Drug Overdose, Stroke (CVA), Myocardial Infarction (MI), Septic Shock, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Alcohol Withdrawal, Meningitis, Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Aortic Dissection, Spinal Cord Injury/Paralysis, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, EMTALA, Eye Trauma

I have 24 years of experience working in Emergency Medicine managing high-risk cases at multiple high volume emergency departments, including a 290-bed Level 3 trauma center and primary psychiatric emergency facility providing care to a largely under-served area, and an urban 700 bed Level 1 trauma and academic center. American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certified since 2001. Directorship and Leadership experience for over 17 years. Extensive peer-review and performance improvement experience working with other emergency physicians and mid-level providers. I have worked with both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys. Currently in practice.

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Daniel F. Rychlik, MD

Santa Barbara, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Reproductive Medicine, Infertility, Endometriosis, fetal development, Adenomyosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, miscarriage, hysteroscopy, menorrhagia, PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, laparoscopy, ovarian mass, ovarian torsion, ectopic pregnancy, fallopian tube, puberty, precocious puberty, genetics

An internationally recognized fertility specialist, I have given lectures across the globe and have been helping people achieve their dreams of building a family for over a decade. I am double board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology and hold admitting privileges at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. I also work closely with urology specialists to treat severe male factor infertility. I have constructed, cultivated, and expanded multiple infertility clinics around the country, and have served as a mentor for other fertility specialists and have teaching experience at all levels, from medical students to fellows to colleagues. I received my BS, MD, and residency at the University of Illinois, and moved on to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the prestigious University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. I was one of the first private practice physicians to receive the prestigious CREST scholarship, in conju...

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Andy S Barnett, MD

Emergency Medicine - Double Boarded EM/FM

California

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Stroke, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Aeromedical transfer, EMS, Airway management, Torsion (ovarian/testicular), Ectopic Pregnancy, Rural Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Colon Perforation, Wrongful Death, Delayed Diagnosis, Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims Denial

Dual Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine & Family Medicine: This unique combination qualifies me to serve as a "same specialty" expert witness in states with such requirements, particularly for cases evaluating the standard of care for Family Physicians in emergency or urgent care settings. Extensive Clinical Practice: Over 20 years of continuous practice treating more than 20,000 patients in the full spectrum of clinical environments, from 2-bed rural facilities to high-volume Level 1 Trauma Centers. I maintain an active practice in a busy, urban hospital Emergency Department. Proven Medical & Quality Assurance Leadership: Held key leadership roles including Medical Director, Quality Assurance Director, and National Clinical Steering Chair for a large national urgent care corporation. Served as Chair of a Health System Peer Review Committee and as a longstanding member of a Level 1 Trauma Center's Credentials Committee. Specialized Endoscopy Expertise: 20 years of ongoing expe...

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Beth Lynn Cowan, MD

27+ Years Experienced OB/GYN Expert

Pleasanton, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology - High Risk Pregnancy, GYN, OB, Cesarean Section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum Delivery, VBAC, Hysteroscopy, Birth Trauma, Ectopic Pregnancy, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hysterectomy Complications, Fibroids, Laparoscopy, Infertility, Hormones, Endometriosis

The expert is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over two decades of experience in both private practice and hospital-based care. Since 2005, she has served patients in Pleasanton, California, with hospital privileges at Eden Medical Center, Alta Bates Medical Center, and Good Samaritan Hospital, while also providing labor and delivery coverage for Stanford University Medical Partners. She holds an active California medical license and is a current Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her educational background includes a medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, postgraduate training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Columbia University, and a fellowship in Women’s Health and Clinical Research at UCSF. She has also held attending positions at Alameda County Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente and contributed extensively as a locum tenens OB/GYN across several California hospitals. Her academic and humanitarian c...

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Dr. Gabriella Minera

No-Charge Informal Case Discussion Upon Request

Temecula, California

Emergency Medicine - Airway Management, Sepsis/Necrotizing Fasciitis, Stroke, STEMI, Trauma, AAA, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Meningitis, Pneumonia, UTI, Mesenteric Ischemia, Cardiac Arrest, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Addiction/Opioid Overdose, Pulmonary Embolism, Fracture, QI/QA/Quality Control, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Gabriella Minera is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with 15+ years of experience. Dr. Minera completed Emergency Medicine residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where she served as academic chief resident. Her clinical experience spans Level I Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI centers as well as resource-limited critical access hospitals—providing a deep understanding of variable standards, workflows, and resource constraints in emergency care. She is Emergency Medicine core faculty at Southwest Healthcare MEC in Temecula, CA and regularly teaches on key Emergency Medicine topics. For this reason, she is keenly aware of the standard of care in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Minera is also the Director of the Morbidity and Mortality Lecture Series for Southwest Healthcare, providing medico-legal risk evaluations, and presenting specific cases and topics on how to improve care, avoid documentation disasters, and how to make system-wide changes to improve practice m...

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Roberta Goins, MHM, BA, RDMS, RVT, FE

MFM Ultrasonographer at Stanford

Stanford Children's Health

Salinas, California

Ultrasound - Ultrasonographer, Ultrasound, Sonography, MFM, High Risk OB, ARDMS, RDMS, OB/GYN, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Imaging, 3D, Antenatal Fetal Testing, Fetal Imaging, Fetal Echocardiogram, Ectopic Pregnancy, Birth Defects, Delayed Diagnosis, Fetal Abnormalities

I am a Registered Medical Diagnostic Ultrasonographer with 22+ years experience. I have worked in a wide variety of medical environments including radiology departments in hospitals, private practices, and outpatient clinics. I have been working exclusively in the MFM High Risk OB/GYN field since 2015. I am ARDMS registered (since 2004) in the following specialties: Abdomen/Small Parts, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Neurosonology, Vascular Technology, and Fetal Echocardiography. I am certified in Uterine Artery Doppler Studies, CLEAR Cervical Length Assessment, and First Trimester Nasal Bone. I am also a current and active member of SDMS and AIUM, both since 2004. I hold a Master of Healthcare Management from the University of Arizona; graduating with a 3.833 GPA and the Eller Masters Excellence Award. I graduated with honors and The Excellence Achievement Award from my Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program in NYC in 2004. I also graduated Summa Cum Laude and Valedictorian for the Nort...

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John E. Hipskind, MD, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS

EM Physician: Point of Care Ultrasound Expert

Visalia, California

Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound - Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency Medicine, Pericardial Tamponade, Visual loss, Kidney stones, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Myocardial Infarction, Traumatic injuries, Cholecystitis, Thoracic Aortic Dissection, Ketamine, Cardiac arrest, Testicular torsion, Pulmonary Embolism, Ectopic pregnancy, Deep venous thrombosis

Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is unique to the practice of emergency medicine. It is an ultrasound done by the provider at the patient's bedside. I was a consultant for FujiFilm Sonosite and know POCUS software, a.k.a. middleware, thoroughly. Additionally, this puts me in a unique position to help your client at any step of the POCUS process, from obtaining images to final documentation in their medical record and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). I have personally performed and reviewed over 6, 500 POCUS exams in the last nine years to identify many critical medical conditions including ocular emergencies, myocardial infarction, thoracic and abdominal aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, septic shock and to prevent procedure-related complications. My other qualifications include being a Cook County residency-trained, board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. Additionally, I am Advanced Emergency Medicine U...

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Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Santa Monica, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD

I am an OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological conditions. I have done...

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Elena R Milosavljevic, MD, MA

Diagnostic Radiologist & Breast Imaging Specialist

Loma Linda, California

Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Emergency Radiology, Breast Imaging, MISSED CANCER, Abdominal Imaging, Osteomyelitis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Appendicitis, Pneumothorax, Back and Spine Imaging, Contrast Reaction, Spinal cord, Fracture, MRI, Ultrasound, CT scan, X-ray, Breast Cancer, Mammography, Delayed Diagnosis, Case Merit Review

I am a board-certified and actively practicing general diagnostic and breast imaging radiologist with over five years of experience at a high-acuity, Level I trauma center. My expertise encompasses a comprehensive range of imaging modalities, including X-ray, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Within breast imaging, I am proficient in mammography, tomosynthesis, and interventional procedures such as ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies, as well as preoperative localization techniques. In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring extensive medicolegal experience in case review, including careful evaluation of the applicable standard of care. I provide timely and thoughtful consultations and am committed to delivering high-quality reports and testimony that are of the highest quality and easily understood. To learn more, please visit my site at RadiologyLegalConsulting.com.

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David Grundy, MD

Emergency Physician - Experienced & Compelling

Grundy MD Consulting

San Carlos, California

Emergency Medicine - Myocardial infarction, Stroke, Trauma, Motor vehicle accident, Aortic dissection, Pulmonary embolism, Ectopic pregnancy, Thromboembolism, Brain bleeds, Spinal cord injury, Pneumonia, Sepsis , Brain bleeds, Fracture, Meningitis/encephalitis , Testicular torsion, Bowel perforation/ischemia, Arrhythmia

I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20 years of experience in clinical emergency medicine, forensic medicine, and peer review. I specialize in providing medical-legal consultation and expert testimony in medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, standard of care, causation, and wrongful death cases to attorneys nationwide. My approach is efficient, affordable, and focused on adding significant case value, often yielding up to a 20X return on investment for my clients. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from Cornell University in 1992 and a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1998. I completed my emergency medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, one of the nation's leading training programs. Board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, I continuously engage in professional development and education to stay current with medical advancements and guide...

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Andrew Wittenberg, MD, MPH, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician Expert

Long Beach, California

Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pregnancy/Ectopic, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, PE, Aneurysm, Pneumonia, Appendicitis, Intubation, Ischemia, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Airway Management, Fracture, Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Dr. Wittenberg is the Medical Director of his Emergency Department and a national oral board examiner. He has 14+ years experience as a practicing emergency physician at both a major tertiary care center and a smaller community hospital. Dr. Wittenberg provides consultation for chart reviews, expert witness depositions, and testimony. Dr. Wittenberg is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). Dr. Wittenberg graduated from Temple University Medical School and completed his residency at Los Angeles County - USC Hospital. He currently works in Long Beach, CA at a 100,000 visit per year ER and also has experience at a community hospital with an ER census of 30,000 visits per year. Dr. Wittenberg also serves as the Medical Director of the ER, the Chair of the Quality Committee for his health system's physician society, as well as being significantly involved with the health system'...

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Chris Burke, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

California

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Airway Management, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Ectopic Pregnancy, Critical Care, Torsion (ovarian, testicular), Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims, Aortic Aneurysm

I am Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). My current clinical practice is a high volume community hospital in a major metropolitan area. ED volume >80k patients per year. I am recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Well versed in the standard of care in Emergency Medicine as a full time practicing physician. Experience with credentials committee at community hospitals. I also hold a clinical faculty position at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. Trusted to provide impartial and comprehensive evaluations based on the facts of the case. I assist plaintiff and defense medical malpractice attorneys establish the standard of care, and identify breaches in compliance. Experienced in preparing strategies in defense of litigation for health system attorneys, as well as reviewing third party claims and independent QA reviews. I offer a complimentary introductory video call at your conveni...

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Steven W Kohler, MD, FAAEM

Lodestar Emergency Medicine Consulting, LLC

San Diego, California

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Stroke, Sepsis, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Pulmonary Embolus, Respiratory Failure, Advanced Airway Management, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pediatric Emergencies, DKA, Closed Head Injury, COVID-19, Procedural Sedation, ED/Hospital Operations, Medical Education

Dr. Kohler is a residency trained, board certified emergency physician with a nearly 30 year of clinical practice at a high volume, high acuity tertiary care medical centers in Tucson AZ, and San Diego, CA. He was appointed and has served as both Assistant Chief and Chief of his emergency department as well as serving as the hospital Emergency Management Chair and ED delegate to the hospital Bioethics Committee. After many years of reviewing cases for the Emergency Department, Hospital Peer Review and Quality Improvement committees, he was appointed as founding core faculty to establish an Emergency Medicine Residency Program at his medical center. Among other duties, he was tasked with creating the Quality Improvement, Patient Satisfaction and Risk Management curricula for the residency program, which included a novel collaboration with University of San Diego School of Law to integrate medical malpractice didactics between emergency medicine residents and law students. He is liste...

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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

Gregory Risk, MD, PC

Ormond Beach, Florida

Emergency Medicine - Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke

Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...

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Paul Louis, MD

Experienced ER expert, full-time clinical practice

Medical Legal Consults

Miami, Florida

Emergency Medicine - Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack/MI, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism/PE, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, Sepsis, Head trauma, EMTALA, Rape, Pyelonephritis, Veteran disability evaluator, PACT ACT, allergic reaction, suicide, psychosis

Dr. Louis is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is a full-time practitioner of emergency medicine at a community emergency department. He has had experience in a range of practice settings from urgent care facilities and free-standing emergency rooms to trauma centers. His patient population ranges from infants to elderly nursing home patients. He has experience diagnosing and treating multiple serious conditions and also has extensive experience working locum tenens in rural/critical access hospitals. In his career, he has supervised medical students, residents, PAs, and ARNPs. He is also a trained veteran disability evaluator. In his 23 years of practice, he has seen over 100,000 patients. Website: https://medicallegalconsults.com Email: DrLouis@medicallegalconsults.com Phone: (561) 445-6674 Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude, in Neurobiological Sciences Medical Degree: University of Miami. He is lic...

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Vanessa Hux, MD, FACOG, MSCP

Board-Certified Ob/Gyn Physician Expert Witness

Tampa, Florida

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - obstetrics, gynecology, labor and delivery, cesarean section, hysterectomy, office gynecology, obstetric hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, ectopic pregnancy, discrimination, laparoscopy, pregnancy, preeclampsia, hypertension in pregnancy, quality improvement, postpartum hemorrhage, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, hormone therapy

Dr. Vanessa Hux is an experienced, board-certified Ob/Gyn currently practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Hux completed her undergraduate degree with a B.S. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University and then matriculated to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she completed her M.D. During her training, she also completed a fellowship in clinical research and studied the impact of chronic stress on risk for preeclampsia. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 2018. She completed her board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2021. Dr. Hux has published and presented numerous times on her research and on topics in obstetrics and gynecology. She has clinical and teaching experience in a variety of community and academic settings and is active in quality improvement work throughout the state of Florida. She currently practices as a comprehensive Obstetrician/Gynecologis...

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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Florida

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Wendy S Humphrey, MD

Office gynecology- Professor of OBGYN

Naples, Florida

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Failure to diagnose cervical cancer, Failure to diagnose uterine cancer, Failure to diagnose breast cancer, Failure to diagnose ovarian cancer, Endometriosis, Failure to diagnose vulvar , Miscarriages, Trauma as it relates OBGYN, Complications of HRT, Fibroids, Genetic cancer syndrome, Ectopic Pregnancy, STDs, Contraception

Board Certified and licensed to practice in Florida and Ohio. Private practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology for 30 years. Practiced in single specialty groups of between 3-7 physicians. Presently have two academic appointments teaching residents and medical students as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Central Florida and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northeast Ohio Medical University. Also practicing gynecology at 2 outpatients clinics. Served as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and served on multiple hospital committees including Credentials and Department Quality Assurance Committee. Experienced in public speaking and has authored publications. Areas of expertise include gynecology, contraception management and complications, Gyn cancer diagnosis and screening, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, ultrasound, infectious diseases in OBGYN, breast disease, endometriosis, miscarriages, ectopic pregn...

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Brian E Ackerman, MD

Boca Raton, Florida

Emergency Medicine - Excited Delirium, Overdose, Ketamine, Bowel Obstruction, Perforation, Sepsis, Stroke, Ischemic Bowel, Torsion, Heart Attack, Compartment Syndrome, Open Fracture, Ectopic Pregnancy, Covid, Head Injury, Suicide, Psychiatric Clearance, Medical Clearance, Pulmonary Embolism, Dissection

I am an actively practicing full-time Emergency Medicine Physician since completing my residency in 2012. I have worked in a number of high acuity community emergency departments since getting board certified, and currently work primarily at Delray Medical Center, a top Florida hospital (recipient of the Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award, 2007-2020). I have extensive experience working at a hospital that serves multiple roles in my community including functioning as a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Nationally Ranked Heart Center, Psychiatric-Hold Receiving Facility. In addition to the above clinical work, I am also an affiliate assistant professor for the FAU Emergency Medicine Residency Program. I have received teaching awards for my involvement in the program, and am involved in the clinical competency committee, helping to determine if residents have developed the skills and knowledge to advance in their training. Lastly, I am...

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Eric S Pulsfus, MD

Ob/gyn Expert Witness

St Augustine, Florida

Obstetrics & Gynecology - HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS, COMPREHENSIVE GYNECOLOGY, HORMONE REPLACEMENT, PELVIC PROLAPSE, VAGINAL SURGERY, LAPAROSCOPY, FETAL TESTING, ABLATION, BIRTH INJURY, ECTOPIC PREGNANCY, ENDOMETRIOSIS, HYSTERECTOMY, GESTATIONAL DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION, FIBROIDS, HEMORRHAGE, PREECLAMPSIA, VBAC

24 years of private practice ob/gyn experience. Board certified. Experienced at trial and deposition. Efficient. CMO of CliniAI-an AI scribe system. I have done case and quality reviews regularly for 24 years. I regularly work clinically with residents.

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Claudia Behn, MD, FACOG, DABOM

OB/GYN & Obesity Medicine Expert Witness

OB/HOSPITALIST GROUP/HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL

Miami, Florida

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obesity - OB/GYN expert witness, Birth injury, Cesarean section, Shoulder dystocia, Uterine rupture, Postpartum hemorrhage, Ectopic pregnancy, Hysterectomy complications, Laparoscopic surgery, Cosmetic gynecology, Endometrial ablation, PCOS, Hormone therapy, Obesity medicine, GLP-1 medications, Semaglutide, Medical weight loss, Standard care

Dr. Claudia Behn, MD, FACOG, DABOM is a double board-certified physician in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Obesity Medicine with over 8 years of experience in hospital, private practice, and telemedicine settings. She provides expert witness services including medical record review, case analysis, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide. Dr. Behn specializes in a wide range of women’s health and metabolic conditions, including labor and delivery management, fetal monitoring interpretation, postpartum complications, gynecologic surgery, hormonal imbalances, and medically supervised weight loss. Her clinical background includes the management of high-risk pregnancies, emergency obstetric care, and minimally invasive gynecologic procedures in both inpatient and outpatient environments. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (D...

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Kevin Taylor, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician/ Medical Director

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Stroke, Sepsis, Ectopic pregnancy, Ischemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial infarction, Delay of care, Aortic Dissection, Fracture, Appendicitis, Urgent Care, Torsion, EMTALA, Failure to diagnose, Trauma, Dislocation, Hemorrhage, Meningitis, Dislocation

Kevin L Taylor MD I have extensive experience in the specialty of emergency medicine and hospital governance. I have been in full time clinical practice since 2009 and have been continuously board certified throughout my career. I have been clinical faculty of emergency medicine at 3 hospital systems since 2010 including Associate Clinical Faculty since 2020 at Florida Atlantic University Emergency Medicine Residency program. In these roles I have trained new physicians on the practice of emergency medicine. I have been the Medical Director for a two-hospital system in South Florida for almost 5 years which includes oversight of two emergency departments and a pediatric emergency department. In that role I was responsible for direct operational oversight of 30+ full time and part time emergency physicians, pediatricians, and advanced practice providers. These two facilities saw over 60,000 patient visits per year. Within this role I served as Chair of Emergency Medicine ...

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Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Florida

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W Clark Connell, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

Thomasville, Georgia

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - emergency medicine, trauma, ATLS, medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, EMTALA, sepsis, stroke, heart attack, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, policies and protocols, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, seizures, burns, pediatrics, ovarian torsion, fractures, urgent care director

Board certified emergency medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. Currently practicing full time in Georgia. Prior experience as an expert witness. Extensive knowledge in medical staff leadership as a medical director, chief of emergency services, medical executive committee member, hospital board member, and former chief-of-staff. Additional training in medical staff rules, regulations, and bylaws as well as EMTALA compliance. Knowledgeable in the application of hospital policies and procedures. Currently overseeing approximately 25 physicians and 20 midlevel providers at three emergency department locations and two urgent care locations. Experience includes both adult and pediatric patients, emergency department and urgent care patients, and work in a designated trauma center facility.

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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Valdosta, Georgia

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Brian E Ackerman, MD

Georgia

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Cynthia J. McDonald, MSPAS. PA-C

Urgent, Primary & Pediatric Care Expert PA

Peachtree City, Georgia

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Medicine - Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Standard, Polypharmacy, Diagnostic Work-Up, asthma management, Referral protocol, Primary care, Sepsis, wound repair, escalation of care, mental health, black box warning, pulmonary embolism, intermediate care, Medication safety, Sepsis, ectopic pregnancy

Cynthia McDonald is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant with over twenty years of broad clinical experience spanning urgent care, primary care and pediatrics. Detail-oriented, she practices with an emphasis on creating an excellent rapport with patients and families, while providing a comprehensive approach to patient care. She provides medical-legal consulting and expert-witness services focused on standards of care in clinical evaluation, diagnostic work-up, treatment, and referral decisions. Her expertise includes failure-to-diagnose and delayed-diagnosis cases, recognition and escalation of potentially life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, and the determination of when outpatient versus higher-level care is appropriate. Ms. McDonald has extensive experience reviewing medical records and formulating clear, evidence-based opinions for malpractice and personal-injury matters. In addition to her clinical work, Ms. McDonald has served as a lecturer for physicia...

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Michael J Litrel, MD

Cherokee Women's Health Specialist

Woodstock, Georgia

Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - urogynecology, pelvic organ prolapse, endometrial ablation, ectopic pregnancy, cosmetic gynecology, bladder ureter bowel injury, slings and sling injury, transvaginal pelvic mesh, hysterectomy, minimally invasive gynecology surgery, fistula, laparoscopic surgery, pelvic pain/endometriosis

Dr. Litrel has over 30 years clinical experience as an OB/GYN, Urogynecologist, Female Reconstructive Surgeon and Cosmetic Surgeon. He has testified in 100 depositions and five trials since 2012. Clinical leadership positions include Chief of Surgery and Chairman of Board of Health. He is a social media influencer with over a million followers. He is easily reached by attorney clients via his cell phone 404 561 8200 or email Mikelitrel@comcast.net

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Usama Khalid, MD FACEP AEMUS FPD

Emergency Medicine Academic Faculty - Emory

Clear Medical Experts

Atlanta, Georgia

Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound - Airway management, Resuscitation, Trauma, Heart Attach, Stroke, Blood clots, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Emergency Ultrasound, Medication Error, Testicular torsion, Aneurysm, Ovarian torsion, Delayed diagnosis, Misdiagnosis, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Negligence, ER utilization

Dr. Khalid is a board-certified Emergency Medicine (EM) Physician with fellowship training and certification in Emergency Ultrasound. Currently practicing in Georgia, he has more than 8 years of experience working in a myriad of clinical settings. These range from busy urban trauma centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and prestigious academic institutions to community and suburban settings. He spent many years as an educator at Emory University School of Medicine, mentoring a multitude of medical students, residents and physicians from all specialties. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Khalid has spoken at multiple national conferences on various topics in Emergency Ultrasound, in addition to contributing as an author on medical books relating to EM and ultrasound. He has also served as the Emergency Ultrasound Director at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, building systems for Emergency Ultrasound integration among clinical staff and provid...

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Chris Burke, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Idaho

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Alissa Gorelick, DO

Emergency Medicine Physician - Rural Medicine

Northbrook, Illinois

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Rural Medicine, Sepsis, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Airway Management, Central Line Placement, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head Trauma, Pediatric Emergencies

Accomplished board-certified Emergency Medicine physician leader with over 15 years of clinical and administrative experience. Medical malpractice and claims review for a large corporate medical group including standard of care analysis, collaboration with counsel and physician litigation support. Current practice ranging from rural emergency departments to level 1 trauma center. Seasoned medical director and clinical consultant with in-depth experience in risk management, medical administration, and advisory roles. Developed and implemented peer review programs, physician coaching and evidence-based medicine protocols. Expert in clinical quality and patient care. Licensure and Certifications: American Board of Emergency Medicine Advanced Cardiac Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Advanced Trauma Life Support

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Paul Louis, MD

Experienced ER expert, full-time clinical practice

Medical Legal Consults

Illinois

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Maliha Sayla

Obstetrics & Gynecology Expert Witness

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

Naperville, Illinois

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Obstetric Hemorrhage, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Obstetric Emergencies, Fetal Distress, High Risk Deliveries, VBAC, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, Fetal Monitoring, Operative Vaginal Delivery, Vacuum Delivery, Forceps Delivery, Uterine Rupture, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal Distress, Abortion, Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy

Dr. Maliha Sayla, MD, is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with extensive experience in both hospital and outpatient settings. With over a decade of practice, Dr. Sayla has demonstrated exceptional expertise in managing obstetric and gynecological emergencies, including high-risk births and complex surgical interventions including but not limited to management of obstetric hemorrhage, treatment of ruptured ectopic pregnancy, and dilation and evacuation. Currently serving as an OB/GYN hospitalist and Medical Director of Labor and Delivery at Northwestern Medicine/Delnor Hospital, she has also contributed significantly to women’s healthcare advocacy and education as a teacher for Family Medicine residents at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Sayla's dedication to advancing women’s health extends beyond clinical care. She has actively engaged in public health advocacy, raising awareness and addressing barriers to medically indicated care. She has ...

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Usama Khalid, MD FACEP AEMUS FPD

Emergency Medicine Academic Faculty - Emory

Clear Medical Experts

Illinois

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Susan L. Warner, MD, FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness

MCWHC

Evanston, Illinois

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor Management, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarian Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Office OBGYN, Ectopic Pregnancy, Breast, PAP monitoring. Hysteroscopy, Ablation, Methotrexate Management, Maternal Death, Stillbirth

I am a board certified OBGYN with over 35 years clinical experience in a teaching institution (the same institution where I was chief resident) in Evanston, IL (outside of Chicago). I was Chief of Gynecology/Womens Health at Northwestern University Student Health Services. I have served on the Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality committee for over 15 years. I have taught and worked with medical students, residents, certified nurse midwives and was a gynecologist at Northwestern University student health for over 20 years. I have served as a medical expert in OBGYN and have reviewed a countless number of cases over the past 15 years. I believe I have a strong attention to detail and am able to explain the complicated nature of medicine in a way that the listener can understand. Jurors have found me to be friendly, honest and credible. I address each case timely and comprehensively. I am available for either plaintiff or defense cases and have attended the SEAK course on Effective Ex...

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Kyle Reynolds, MD, FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert

Chicago, Illinois

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor management, Cesarean section, VBAC, Postpartum hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, Shoulder dystocia, Miscarriage, Ectopic pregnancy, Birth injury, Forceps, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, Uterine rupture, Fetal heart monitoring, Office OBGYN, IUFD, Fibroids, Prenatal care, Pap smears, Ovarian cysts

Dr. Reynolds is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is in active clinical practice at a leading academic institution. Dr. Reynolds trained and has practiced at a hospital with very high obstetrics volume and offers expertise in all forms of labor management, labor complications, operative vaginal delivery (forceps and vacuum) and more. Expertise and current practice also include office and hospital gynecology, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy. Dr. Reynolds has received recognition for excellence in teaching and is on faculty at a medical school. Licensed in Illinois.

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Brandon E Bourgeous, MD, FACOG

Gynamic Solutions, LLC

Fairfax, Iowa

Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Hysterectomy, Placental abruption, Laparoscopy, Trauma in pregnancy, Robotic surgery, Preterm birth, Ectopic pregnancy, Preeclamsia, Shoulder dystocia, Laparoscopic injury, HIE, Ureter injury, Cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, Birth injury, Bowel injury, Hysteroscopy, IUD complication, Defense, Plaintiff

I am a board certified ob gyn with 25 years clinical experience and a busy full-time private practice in obstetrics and gynecology. I still perform 150-225 deliveries a year. My experience includes having performed over 600 robotic surgeries including hysterectomies, endometriosis surgery, cornual resections and prolapse repairs. I have performed over 750 incontinence procedures and I am active in operative hysteroscopy as well. I am a fellow of ACOG and I have been ABOG certified since 2004. I have deposition and trial experience and I am thorough.

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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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Tracey G Mahfouz, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse Emergency Med

Med Pro Plus Inc

Pineville, Louisiana

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Heart Attack, MI, CVA, Stroke, Fracture, Acute Appendicitis, Head Injury, Pneumonia, Ectopic Pregnancy, Torsion-Ovarian/Testicular, Sepsis, Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism, Falls, Pediatrics, Diverticulitis, Laceration, Kidney Stone

With 25 years of experience in the nursing profession, I have the skills, knowledge and background to provide quality expert witness services. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse actively working in Emergency Medicine in both the Emergency Department and Urgent Care settings. I first began my nursing career as a Registered Nurse in 2000, and for 17 years, I worked predominantly in the Emergency Department with contract work in the Intensive Care and Post-Anesthesia Care Units in Central Louisiana and in San Antonio, Texas. I obtained my MSN in 2017 and became a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. The entirety of my employment since that time has been in a 39 bed ER that averages 150 patients per day. I also work in an Urgent Care clinic on a part-time basis. My clinical experience, coupled with my love of research and problem-solving, makes me both equipped and appetent to exceed the expectations required of an expert witness.

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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Louisiana

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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

Gregory Risk, MD, PC

Louisiana

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Dennis P McKenna, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Maine

Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration - Failure to Diagnose, Standard of Care, Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Spinal Abscess, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aortic Dissection, Subarachnoid Hemorrhagez, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Pneumonia, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Asthma, Anaphylactic Shock, Suicide, Ischemic Bowel, EMTALA

Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Hospital Executive | Medical–Legal Expert Dr. Dennis P. McKenna is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, Full Professor at a medical college, former President and Chief Executive Officer of a multi-hospital health system, and retired U.S. Navy Medical Corps Captain. He brings more than 25 years of frontline clinical experience and senior executive leadership to the review, analysis, and testimony of medical malpractice matters involving emergency care, hospital systems, and physician decision-making. His clinical practice has included serving in multiple community hospitals, operational deployments as a battalion surgeon with the US Marines, and over 20 years as an attending physician at an academic Level I trauma center. Dr. McKenna offers attorneys a rare combination of clinical practice, academic authority, hospital administrative expertise, and military operational leadership, providing immediate credibility in cases in...

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Eric J Beauvois, MD

Five Eagles Consulting, LLC

Annapolis, Maryland

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Failure to diagnose, Failure to treat, Cancer, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Appendicitis, Ectopic pregnancy, Trauma, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Ischemia, Diabetes, Shock, DVT, Acute coronary syndrome, Testicular torsion, Airway management, Intracranial hemorrhage

I am residency trained and board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I am a full-time practitioner licensed in Maryland. With 20 years of clinical practice, I am an experienced clinician and medical group president and serve as the peer review coordinator for my group. I am experienced in litigation and provide credible, understandable testimony that educates the judge and jury about the facts in a case with relation to negligence, causation, and damages. I diligently review the medical records, identify relevant issues, and provide clear, consistent, and honest analysis of the matter including angles of rebuttal of opposing expert witnesses. I have a sincere and professional demeanor, keen attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. I am prompt and professional, understand the importance of making deadlines, and am easily accessible via cell phone. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

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Jamilah M. Shakir-Reese, MD MPH FACOG

Bowie, Maryland

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Birth injuries, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, Labor and Delivery, labor management, Brachial Plexus injury, obstetrical complications, shoulder dystocia, obstetric hemorrhage, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal monitoring, vacuum delivery, cesarean section, VBAC, pre-eclampsia, uterine rupture, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage

Board certified, Georgetown educated OB/GYN in active clinical practice. Over 10 years of clinical experience specializing in acute and hospital management of high-risk and low-risk obstetrical and gynecological patients. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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Dennis P McKenna, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Massachusetts

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Usama Khalid, MD FACEP AEMUS FPD

Emergency Medicine Academic Faculty - Emory

Clear Medical Experts

Michigan

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Eric G. Heegaard, MD

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Birth Injury, Robotic Surgery, Endometriosis, Bowel Injury, Bladder Injury, Laparoscopy, Obstetrics, C-section, Forceps, Vacuum, Ureter Injury, Shoulder Dystocia, Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Fibroids, Ovarian Cyst, Ectopic Pregnancy, ovarian torsion, post partum hemorrhage

Award winning general Obstetrician-Gynecologist with 27 years experience whose responsibilities include teaching of OB-GYN resident physicians and medical students. Clinical focus is on complex pelvic surgeries for the management of endometriosis and pelvic pain. I have performed over 1200 robotic surgeries, delivered over 3000 babies and have served as a surgical proctor for other robotic surgeons. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Vast public speaking experience and proven ability to communicate complex topics to the general public through 8 years of hosting a call-in women’s health radio show and subsequent hosting of two women’s heath podcasts.

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Paul Louis, MD

Experienced ER expert, full-time clinical practice

Medical Legal Consults

New Jersey

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Donna Simmers-Dabinett, DO

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness/Consultant

DSD Medical Expert Witness and Consultant, LLC

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Airway Management, Heart Attack/Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolus, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Appendicitis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion, Vascular Procedures, Stroke/CVA, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hemorrhage, Fractures, Dislocations, Overdose, Psychiatric Emergencies

Dr. Simmers-Dabinett is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in acute care, trauma, resuscitation, and critical decision-making. She is currently practicing and licensed in New Jersey with 22 years of experience in her field. She provides expert medical analysis, testimony, and consultation in cases involving emergency and urgent medical conditions. Dr. Simmers-Dabinett is skilled at translating complex medical concepts into clear concepts using terminology non medical professionals understands, while giving an non-biased medical expert opinion. Expert Witness Services: Case Review and Analysis Medical Record Evaluation Expert Reports and Affidavits Depositions and Trial Testimony Plaintiff and Defense Support Consultation for Legal Teams

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Nur A Afsar, MD, FACOG

East Meadow, New York

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarean Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Postpartum and GYN Surgery complications, PAP monitoring, Hysteroscopy

Dr. Nur Afreen Afsar is a Board Certified OBGYN by American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and a Certified Laparoscopic Surgeon by the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Program. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, a highly selective accelerated medical program in NYC, and obtained her medical degree from New York Medical College. She then completed her OBGYN Residency and OBGYN Hospitalist Fellowship from NYU Langone Long Island. In residency, she received numerous awards including the Most Outstanding Resident in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery. She also served on the Quality Improvement Committee reviewing and presenting cases to the board monthly. She is practicing with a State Medical License in New York City where she is active in working with and teaching physician assistants, residents and medical students. She specializes in obstetric & gynecologic emergencies (postpartum hemorrhage, emergency cesarean deliveries...

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Mark Winther, MD, FACEP

Emergency Physician and ER Administrator

New York Physicians Medical Legal Consulting, LLC.

Albany, New York

Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration - Sepsis, septic shock, alcohol related injuries, telemedicine, nurse practitioner and physician assistant supervision, decubitus ulcers, COVID-19, heart attack, TIA, stroke, airway management, necrotizing fasciitis, appendicitis, testicular torsion, ectopic pregnancy, pulmonary embolism, suicide

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Experienced Clinician and Expert Witness, Prior Department Chair and Hospital Medical Director, ED Director, Urgent Care Medical Director. Experience in over 80 cases Emergency Medicine Residency Trained; Columbia Medical School Faculty Developed physician assistant and nurse practitioner emergency medicine fellowship. ATLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certified X-License DEA Certification Trained EMT, EMS Medical Director Experience in Level II Trauma Center & Stroke Center, rural and critical access hospitals and urgent care centers. Interests: Sepsis/Septic Shock, necrotizing fasciitis, alcohol related injuries, Heart attack/MI care, resuscitation, airway management, telemedicine, quality oversite and training of physician assistants (PA-C), and nurse practitioners (NP) in emergency care. Skilled in utilization of video laryngoscopy for emergency airway management Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses. *Responsive and Easily...

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Dennis P McKenna, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Selkirk, New York

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Ariella Nouriel, MD, FACOG

OBGYN Expert Witness

Ariella Nouriel, MD Medical Consulting PLLC

New York, New York

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Case Evaluation, Independent Medical Review, Legal Report Preparation, Standard-of-Care Analysis, Obstetrics & Maternal Care, Ectopic Pregnancy, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Robotic Surgery

Board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with over 10 years of experience providing comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care in both private practice and academic faculty settings. Has performed more than 2,000 deliveries and manages low- and high-risk obstetric and gynecologic patients. Surgical experience includes vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, newborn circumcisions, and advanced gynecologic procedures, including abdominal, laparoscopic, and robotic hysterectomies. Provides consultation and expert witness services in obstetric and gynecologic medicolegal cases. Experienced in detailed medical record review, standards-of-care analysis, written report preparation, and deposition testimony. Clinical expertise includes obstetric management, surgical complications, menopause care, and gynecologic procedural standards. Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, actively involved in mentoring pre-medical students,...

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John P Brennan, MD

John P. Brennan MD PC

Brooklyn, New York

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - labor and delivery, preeclampsia, endometriosis, fibroids, fibroids in pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, miscarriage, postpartum hemorrhage, uterine rupture, brachial plexus injury, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, cesarean section, VBAC, ectopic pregnancy, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy

Dr. Brennan has participated in cases throughout the United states, including criminal and civil matters in federal and state jurisdictions. Dr. John P. Brennan MD has been in active clinical practice for over 30 years. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Board Certified American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Chairman of Hospital-wide Quality Assurance Committee for 10 years. Residency Program Director for 5 years. Medical Student Clerkship Director for 7 years. Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Donna Simmers-Dabinett, DO

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness/Consultant

DSD Medical Expert Witness and Consultant, LLC

New York

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Karen D Serrano

Karen D. Serrano, MD Emergency Medicine Physician

University of North Carolina Department of Emergency Medicine

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Emergency Medicine - Sexual assault, Stroke, Necrotizing fasciitis, Angioedema, Orthopedic injuries, Critical care, Sepsis, Pulmonary embolism, Intubation, Head trauma, Trauma, Cardiovascular disease, Aortic dissection, Ectopic pregnancy, Myocardial infarction, Meningitis, Anaphylaxis, Seizures, Failure to diagnose

Dr. Karen Serrano, MD, is a board-certified, actively practicing emergency medicine physician with 15 years clinical experience in a broad range of practice settings. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospital, a Level 1 trauma and tertiary care referral center in Chapel Hill, NC. Her experience spans high-acuity academic centers as well as community and rural hospitals, giving her a broad perspective on emergency care in diverse medical settings. She is an experienced educator, playing a vital role in training emergency medicine residents and medical students. Her areas of expertise include emergency medicine malpractice, failure to diagnose, treatment delays, trauma and critical care, toxicology, cardiovascular disease/myocardial infarction, stroke, and sepsis. She also has specialized knowledge in sexual assault evaluations and forensic medicine. Dr. Serrano is a published author in Tintinalli’s Emergency Medi...

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Timberly E. Booker, MD

Experienced Expert Witness EM Physician

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Charlotte , North Carolina

Emergency Medicine, Nursing Homes - Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysms, Appendicitis, Ectopic pregnancy, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Sepsis, Intracranial bleeds, Pulmonary Emboli, Testicular Torsion, Pneumonia, Fractures, EMTALA, Cardiac Arrest, Triage, Trauma, pregnancy emergencies

Dr. Booker is a board certified Emergency Medicine physician and has been practicing medicine for 18 years. She has worked in Level 1 trauma hospitals, free standing Emergency Rooms, suburban and urban community hospitals and post acute care in Skilled Nursing Facilities . Dr. Booker can be utilized to provide expert witness services to attorneys representing plaintiff or defendant. She is licensed in North Carolina and Illinois and, if called, can present an honest and unbiased opinion on Emergency Medicine Medical Malpractice and Negligence cases. Dr. Booker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience, having worked on numerous expert witness medical cases. Licensed in both North Carolina and Illinois.

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Richard Duncan, MD, FACOG

28+ Years Experienced OB/GYN

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Obstetrics & Gynecology - OB/GYN Board Certified, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Laparoscopy, Labor & Delivery, Ectopic Pregnancy, High Risk Pregnancy, Vacuum Delivery, Hysteroscopy, VBAC, Ablation

Dr. Duncan has over 28 years of experience as a board certified OB/GYN and has been on faculty at Duke University Health System for his entire career. He has been privileged to balance a busy generalist practice with a 50:50 mix of obstetrics/gynecology with management of Labor & Delivery at a teaching hospital, teaching resident physicians and students, and active participation in Hospital Leadership and Quality & Safety. He is experienced in co-management of patients with OB/GYN sub-specialists. He currently serves as Chief of Staff and Medical Director of Women's Services at Duke's local community hospital with ~400 beds, 2000 providers, 2500+deliveries/year. Dr. Duncan is the most experienced generalist OB/GYN expert witness on faculty. He has provided case reviews, written reports, deposition, and is available to travel for trial testimony. On both clinical and professional fronts, he is known for being personable and places an emphasis on establishing relationships. He provid...

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Wendy S Humphrey, MD

Office gynecology- Professor of OBGYN

Ohio

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Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP

Experienced EM Expert | Commander, USN (ret)

Oklahoma

Emergency Medicine - Sepsis, Airway, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Anaphylaxis, Ischemic Bowel, Stroke, Syncope, TIA, SAH, Cauda Equina, Trauma, Aerospace Medicine

Dr. Jones excels in distilling complex medical principles into readily understandable concepts targeted to judge, jury, and a non-medical audience. He is an effective communicator with extensive speaking experience on both the local and national stage. Dr. Jones is residency trained and board certified in emergency medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is a full time EM clinician with over 25 years of practice experience. Dr. Jones is the former emergency medicine medical director at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. He has reviewed over 3,000 emergency medicine cases and has a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of standard of care. He served many years as clinical assistant professor, department of surgery, division of emergency medicine, at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and was active in resident education. Dr. Jones has a broad clinical background and has practiced in multipl...

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Chris Burke, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Oregon

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Brigitte Fink, MD

HealthAdvise

Eugene, Oregon

Obstetrics & Gynecology - obgyn, shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean section, vacuum delivery, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, hysterectomy, maternal birth injury, fibroids, ectopic pregnancy, hormones, failure to diagnose cancer, Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean

Brigitte Fink MD graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency in the Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Internship/Gynecology (PIROG) at Maricopa County Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ. She is a Board Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist in Oregon and has over 24 years of experience. She is currently employed at Peace Harbor Medical Center as the Obstetrics and Gynecology physician. Past positions include Obstetrics and Gynecological physician doing 12-15 deliveries per month with experience in high risk obstetrics and level II nursery. Dr. Fink is also a case reviewer for the Oregon Medical Board and case reviewer and expert witness for Oregon medical malpractice defense firms. Training Medical School Wake Forest School of Medicine 1999 Internship Maricopa Medical Center 1999-2000 Residency Maricopa Medical Center 2000-2003 Board Certifications American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecol...

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Andy S Barnett, MD

Emergency Medicine - Double Boarded EM/FM

Portland, Oregon

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Paul Louis, MD

Experienced ER expert, full-time clinical practice

Medical Legal Consults

Pennsylvania

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Jared L. Tepper, MD

Board-Certified Hospitalist OB/GYN Expert Witness

Media, Pennsylvania

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - Birth Injury, Birth Trauma, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Monitoring, Fetal Tracing, EFM, HIE, VBAC, Uterine Rupture, Preterm Birth, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Premature Birth, C/S, Preeclampsia, Miscarriage, Shoulder Dystocia, Vacuum Delivery, Cesarean Section, Perineal Laceration, Ectopic Pregnancy

Board-certified OB/GYN attending physician in active clinical practice as an OB/GYN Hospitalist at Holy Redeemer Hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs. Personally performs approximately 200 deliveries per year, as well as inpatient gynecologic consults and emergency surgeries. Leader of the Obstetrics Quality group and member of the Obstetrics Risk group. Trained at Pennsylvania Hospital in the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Won awards in residency for teaching, surgical excellence, and research. Peer-reviewed author. Has undergone expert witness training with SEAK. Also working at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as an OB/GYN Hospitalist at the Special Delivery Unit. Holds a teaching position as a Clinical assistant professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Maintains an active medical license in Pennsylvania. Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2021. Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology....

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Andrew Nathanson, MD, FACEP, FAWM

Emergency Medicine & Water Sports Injuries

Bristol, Rhode Island

Emergency Medicine, Aquatics Safety - Intubation, MI, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Epidural abscess, Aortic dissection, DVT, Pulmonary Embolism, Ischemia, Frostbite, Fracture, Ectopic Pregnancy, head trauma, emergency trauma, Intracranial Hemorrhage. Wilderness medicine, Drowning, Sailing injuries, Surfing injury

I am a Board Certified in Emergency Medicine since 1994. I am a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, working full-time clinically at 2 at hospitals for the last 30 years. One, a busy urban academic trauma center, the other a community hospital. I attended Ivy league College and am professor at an Ivy league medical school. Over my career I have been: Director of Quality Assurance, Chair of Morbidity and Mortality conference, served on the BOD, led a Medical School course, served on Peer-Review committees for insurance companies, taught hundreds of Emergency Medicine Residents, and been recipient of numerous teaching and research awards. I have been a Fellow in the American College of Emergency Medicine since 1997. I lecture nationally on Error Reduction in emergency medicine, and internationally on Wilderness Medicine topics and have been a Fellow in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) since 2013 . I am the author of over a dozen peer-reviewed publications, a book, and ...

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Nicholas Lauerman, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Duke Trained - Former Duke Faculty

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Emergency Medicine - Cardiac Arrest, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Stroke, Appendicitis, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Spinal Epidural Abscess, Medication Errors, Failure to diagnosis, Procedural Complications, Intubation

I am a board-certified, residency-trained emergency physician practicing for 15 years. I graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond with a BS in Chemistry and was an Academic All-American while running cross-country and track. I completed residency training at Duke University Hospital, serving as Chief Resident during my third year. I started my career as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Duke University Hospital, where I was awarded Faculty Clinician of the Year in 2014. In 2016, I transitioned to community practice in the Roper Saint Francis Health System in Charleston, South Carolina, where I continue to work as a full-time emergency physician. Our group staffs four hospital-based ERs and two freestanding ERs for RSFH, caring for diverse urban, suburban, and rural populations. Even though I am no longer in academics, I continue to enjoy teaching by serving as a preceptor for second-year Medical University of South Carolina PA students. I am passionate abou...

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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

Gregory Risk, MD, PC

South Carolina

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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Brian Pisula MD LLC

Tennessee

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Christy L. Pettes, MD

OBGYN - OB Hospitalist and OB Emergency Department

Lynnville, Tennessee

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Obstetrical Complications, Obstetrical Emergency, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum, VBAC, TOLAC, Cesarean Section, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor Management, Labor Induction, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Uterine Rupture, Maternal Cardiac Arrest, Maternal Trauma, Preterm Labor

Education: BS, Lipscomb University; MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; OBGYN Residency, Erlanger Medical Center Years in Practice as OBGYN: 9 Additional Information: -OBGYN Board Certified by ACOG -Experience in private practice and hospital medicine -Providing expert case reviews and expert witness services for Obstetrics only -Additional background in Family Medicine allows a uniquely comprehensive perspective on patient care -Outstanding qualities include honesty, integrity, excellent analytical skills, steadfast reliability and remarkable poise under pressure

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Adam Canion, MD, FAAEM, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician - Full Time Practice

Tyler, Texas

Emergency Medicine - Intubation, Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, Pediatric Emergency, Head Trauma, Billing, Sepsis, Trauma, Envenomation, Overdose, Malpractice

Full time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Has significant clinical experience at level 1 trauma centers, level 2 trauma centers, as well as associated critical access hospitals and freestanding emergency rooms. Has treated more than 30,000 patients in the emergency department. Recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as having expertise in pediatric, trauma, neurological, and cardiac resuscitation. Experience in chart review and standard of care evaluations. Undergraduate degree, Summa Cum Laude, in Health and Kinesiology. Expertise in resuscitation as well as life and limb saving emergency procedures. Serves on multiple clinical improvement committees including sepsis taskforce, national workforce committees and government relations committee. Experience in Children's Advocacy Center Medical Directorship and governor appointed Child Fatality Review Teams. Experience as c...

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Ryan Turkington, MD

Emergency Medicine ER Expert - Active Practice

San Antonio, Texas

Emergency Medicine - Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Heart Attack, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Shock, Meningitis, Fracture, Airway Management, Sedation, Critical Care, Infection

• Emergency Medicine Physician with over 7 years of experience as an attending physician • Experience in multiple practice environments: level II and III trauma centers, community hospitals, large urban, suburban hospitals, and freestanding emergency departments • Active clinical practice • Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine Dr. Turkington is an emergency medicine physician currently located in Texas with over 7 years of experience as an attending physician. He completed his emergency medicine residency in Louisiana and obtained his medical degree from McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. He has worked in numerous practice environments and has additional experience in teaching medical students and residents.

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Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP

Experienced EM Expert | Commander, USN (ret)

Dallas, Texas

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Eileen M. Toloza-Thompson, MD

Emergency Medicine - Medical Expert Witness

Ingram, Texas

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, APP Supervision, Appendicitis, Brain Hemorrhage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Failure to Diagnosis, Failure to Treat, Fracture, Geriatrics, Head Injury, Medication Error, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Stroke, Testicular Torsion, Trauma

Dr. Toloza-Thompson has been actively practicing as a residency-trained/Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician in Texas for 20+ years. She served as Medical Director of her Emergency Department for almost 17 years and was responsible for developing policies, overseeing departmental operations, performing quality and utilization reviews, and providing leadership to staff physicians and supervision to Advanced Practice Providers. She also served as her site's Quality Director for 18+ years and continues to be involved with medical record reviews for quality assurance and process improvement. She has been retained as a medical expert in three medical malpractice cases and five criminal law cases.

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Sajid Khan, MD

Emergency Medicine Dr 15+ years Published Author

Houston, Texas

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, Sepsis, Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pneumonia, Fractures, Status Epilepticus, Aortic Dissection, AAA, Head Bleed, Urgent Care, Nurse Practitioner, CVA, Compartment Syndrome

I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician and author of The Ultimate Emergency Medicine Guide, a comprehensive review book that is the highest-rated and most up-to-date text for Emergency Medicine physicians preparing to certify. I am a member of AOA (the only national medical honor society in the world), served as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UMKC, and have worked in a variety of settings: from inner-city level 1 trauma centers serving 100,000 patients/year to 3-bed rural EDs. I’ve spent time as a Medical Director, Oral Boards examiner, and ACLS instructor. I am also currently serving as the medical director of an Urgent Care and Mens' Health Clinic which has given me significant experience hiring and training nurse practitioners and physician assistants'. I frequently review medical bills and offer expert advice on usual and customary charges for attorney offices. I am ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Suppor...

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Orlando Encarnacion, MD

Board Certified Emergency Medicine Expert

Austin, Texas

Emergency Medicine - EKG interpretation, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Standard of Care, Stroke, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Appendicitis, Missed Fracture, Missed Diagnosis, Delay in diagnosis, Failure to treat, Failure to consult, Failure to admit, EMTALA, Airway management, Trauma management, Subarachnoid

Actively practicing, Board-Certified emergency medicine physician. Completed residency at the University of Cincinnati, former faculty at University of Texas at Houston. Expertise in emergency department standard of care, acute care management, missed or delayed diagnosis, treatment delay or failure, cardiac, neurologic, obstetric and sepsis emergencies, fracture evaluation, trauma, and documentation review. Available for case review, non-testifying consulting, and expert testimony.

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Sohail Aslam, M.D.

Experienced, Practicing Emergency Physician

Austin, Texas

Emergency Medicine - General Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary Embolism, Motor Vehicle Accident, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Sedation, Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Overdose, Central Line Placement, Appendicitis, Testicular Torsion, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Diagnosis Failure, Fractures

I have over 20 years of experience working as an Emergency Physician. I have worked at multiple different St. David's hospitals in the Austin, Texas area over that time. This includes time working at a Level II Trauma Center ER, a busy Community-Hospital ER, and Freestanding Emergency Rooms. I have skills diagnosing and treating a wide range of emergent and non-emergent conditions, including chest pain, headache, abdominal pain, gynecological complaints, lacerations, infections, sepsis, trauma, and more. I am BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified. I've taught the Pediatric Advanced Life Support class to nurses and other medical providers in the past. I have been ATLS certified as well. I served as Quality Assurance (QA) Director of the ER at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center for 3 years. In this role, I reviewed Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner charts for peer review. I also reviewed physician charts for quality assurance and peer review, including case reviews, morbid...

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Dennis P McKenna, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Vermont

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Karla Lacayo, MD FACEP

Vienna, Virginia

Emergency Medicine - Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Airway Management, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion, Appendicitis, Orthopedic Injuries, Medical Necessity, EMTALA, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). 16 years of experience in Adult and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Practices full-time in a mid-sized community hospital, and supervises physician extenders. Worked as the sole provider in free-standing Emergency Department. Expert in standard of care in Emergency Medicine. Can assist with case review, expert witness testimony, opinions on medical malpractice and negligence. Medical Director for the Emergency Department, Chief of Staff for the Hospital. Serves on Credentials Committee, Quality Committee, and Peer Review Committee. Graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College, completed medical school at Northwestern University, and Emergency Medicine Residency at George Washington University. Licensed in Virginia. Fluent in Spanish.

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Nikola A Letham, DO

Board Certified OBGYN with 10 years experience

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Forceps, cesarean section, c section, birth injury, operative delivery, VBAC, birth injury, ectopic pregnancy, hypoxic brain injury, laparoscopic surgery, surgical injury, robotic surgery, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, hemorrhage, maternal death, fetal death, uterine rupture, ureteral injury

I am a Licensed, Board Certified Obgyn who has been in practicing in North Carolina and Virginia since 2015. I have been involved in teaching of medical students and residents since 2018. I bring years of clinical experience, teaching, technical writing and speaking together to review cases for both plaintiffs and defense.

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Paul Trinquero, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician- Experienced

Riverside Regional Medical Center

Newport News, Virginia

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accident, Fracture, Critical Care, Emergencies, Emergency, General Medicine, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pediatrics, Ultrasound, Evacuation, EMS, Injury, Minor emergencies, Psych

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). Works full time in Emergency Medicine 15+ shifts per month. Emergency Physician at Riverside Regional Medical Center, a Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center (2021-Present). Operational Medical Director for Legacy EMS. USAF Vet- Prior Medical Director for the Emergency Department at USAF Hospital Langley (2021-2023). Extensive experience with Critical Care Air Transport (CCATT) and Tactical Critical Care Evacuation Team (TCCET). Deployed as Critical Care Evacuation Physician, Special Operations Task Force North & West Africa and Lead MEDEVAC Physician and Medical Advisor for Senior Leadership Summit for Special Operations Command Africa, Flintlock Exercise, Mauritania. Educational experience as Physician Assistant Rotation Coordinator, USAF Hospital Langley (2021-Present) as well as Instructor & Evaluator: Tactical Combat Casualty...

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Chris Burke, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Vancouver, Washington

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Brett M Schmitz, MD, MPH

Urgent Care - University of Washington Faculty

Axiom Expertise, LLC

Seattle, Washington

Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - standard of care, missed diagnosis, delay of care, stroke, cva, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, orthopedic injuries, appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics, supervision of residents

Brett Schmitz MD MPH is a board certified family medicine physician specializing in urgent care medicine with 14 years of experience. He is a faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington. He is involved in the training of medical students as well as residents. He serves as a peer reviewer for the Annals of Family Medicine. He is available as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff cases.

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Andy S Barnett, MD

Emergency Medicine - Double Boarded EM/FM

Washington

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Nate Wood, M.D.

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, & Administration

Mercer Island, Washington

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Standard of Care, Documentation, Negligent Discharge, Delayed Diagnosis, Airway Management, Pediatrics, Procedures, Pulmonary Embolism, APC Oversight, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Psychiatric, Sepsis, Torsion testicular & ovarian, Spinal Cord Injury, EMTALA, Wrongful Death

Dr. Wood is board-certified in Emergency Medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience in Emergency Medicine. He served six years as an Emergency Department Medical Director and seven years as an Urgent Care Medical Director, with leadership roles spanning quality improvement, risk management, documentation standards, and APC oversight. He also served as CEO of a physician-led emergency group staffing multiple departments within the Swedish Health System in Washington State. Dr. Wood specializes in emergency and urgent care malpractice claims, documentation analysis, and administrative standards of care. His real-world leadership and ongoing clinical practice provide a strong foundation for expert analysis and opinion on clinical, administrative, and APC oversight risk. He offers a full range of consulting services, including case screening and merit review, standard of care and causation analysis, chart and documentation review, literature support, expert report wri...

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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

Gregory Risk, MD, PC

West Virginia

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Kelly Carter, MD, FACEP

HealthAdvise

Verona, Wisconsin

Emergency Medicine - Airway Management, Central Line Placement, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, epidural abscess, aortic dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, pediatric emergency, Head Trauma, Billing, Cost Analysis, Emergency trauma

Kelly Carter graduated in the top third of her class from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School. She completed her Emergency Medicine Residency at the Pitt County Memorial Hospital/Brody School of Medicine and was Chief Resident for one year. She is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Kelly has been an emergency medicine physician for 16 years. She also has experience as a telemedicine physician, and was Co-Founder and CEO of Brily Innovations, a company using technology to create products that improved patient care, reduce financial loss and improve efficiency in the emergency department. In her current role Kelly is assisting in charting efficiency through improving EPIC and Cerner templates, phrases, and lists, and gives individual coaching to improve documentation and reimbursement. She has over five years of experience in EPIC, Cerner, and Medhost, and has completed the EPIC Power User Course. She is serving her fourth year on the ...