Gynecologic Surgery Expert Witnesses

Gynecologic surgery 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 gynecologic surgery. The gynecologic surgery expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Gynecology, Hospitalist, and Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Melissa G. Drake, MD

Santa Barbara, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - reproductive, high-risk pregnancy, gynecologic surgery, hysterectomy, laparoscopy, preterm labor, ectopic pregnancy, lactation, Caesarean section, incompetent cervix, hypertensive disorders, VBAC, TOLAC, malpresentation, shoulder dystocia, abnormal labor, gestational diabetes, obstetrical hemorrhage
I obtained my medical degree at the University of Arizona and completed residency training at George Washington Hospital in Washington, DC, where I carried a medical license in three different jurisdictions (VA, MD, and DC). During this time, I worked at hospitals where 2,000 - 10,000 babies were delivered annually and gained experience in both low- and high-risk pregnancy, as well as obstetrical emergencies including shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, amniotic fluid embolus, seizure, and stroke. My particular areas of interest include TOLAC/VBAC, cesarean section, labor pain relief, patient autonomy, and medical ethics. My strengths include a robust verbal persuasive ability, strong written and verbal communication skills, a tenacious work ethic, and the ability to solve problems creatively.

James G Tappan, MD JAMES G. TAPPAN, M.D.

San Mateo, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, LAPAROSCOPY, BIRTH INJURY, LABOR MANAGEMENT, FETAL MONITORING, OBSTETRICAL COMPLICATIONS, CEREBRAL PALSY, CESAREAN SECTION, GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY COMPLICATIONS, VACUUM AND FORCEPS DELIVERY, ABORTION, SEXUAL ASSAULT.
BOARD CERTIFIED IN OB & GYN SINCE 1976 AND VOLUNTARILY RECERTIFIED ANNUALLY SINCE 1999; FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OB & GYN; FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS; EXPERT REVIEWER FOR THE MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA; TEACHING FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF OB-GYN AT THE DAVID GRANT USAF MEDICAL CENTER, TRAVIS AFB, FROM MAY 2006 TO MAY 2012; PROFESSIONAL STAFF, DEPT OB-GYN, BARSTOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SINCE JUN 2012; MEDICAL STAFF, DEPT OB-GYN AT ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER, BERKELEY, CA, 2016-2017; EXPERTISE IN PEER REVIEW, CASE ANALYSIS, WRITTEN REPORTS, AND TESTIMONY AT DEPOSITION AND TRIAL IN PLAINTIFF & DEFENSE MALPRACTICE CASES AND CRIMINAL CASES INVOLVING ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT; EVALUATION OF IMPACT OF ACCIDENTS ON PREGNANCIES; WILLING TO TRAVEL.

Jose Carugno, MD University of Miami

Pembroke Pines, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Generalist Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellowship trained in Gynecologic Surgery, Obstetrical care
I am a Board Certified OBGYN physician, Fellowship trained in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. I am the Minimally Invasive Gynecology Division Director in a large academic institution. I am in active clinical practice and more than 95% of my income is from active clinical OBGYN practice. I teach residents and fellows the management of Obstetrics and Gynecologic complex conditions. I am frequently invited as speaker to national and international conferences. I have over 80 published peer reviewed publications and 12 published book chapters.

Elizabeth A Moore, MD, FACOG Hybrid Health Logistics/Expert Witness Division

Brewster, Massachusetts
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery Complications, Abnormal Pap Smear, OB Hospitalist, Birth Injury, Obstetrical, Birth Control, Gynecologic Surgery, Device Failure GYN, Procedure Analysis/Failure, Endometrial Ablation, Hormone Therapy
Highly experienced OB/GYN in the Boston area available for consultation and expert witness services. Specific OB/GYN surgical hospitalist experience in addition to 10 years solo OB/GYN private practice. Twenty two years of total practice graduate from Sinai-Hopkins Health System. Earned bonuses for outstanding ranks in the 360 degree peer review and Press Ganey Systems. Majority of practice in highly litiginous locations. Successful professional experience in the navigation of complex medico legal situations. Very accomplished in detailed deposition work and communication strategies. Have completed effective and sound deposition sessions for 12-13 hour sittings at a time in areas of the country of highest OB/GYN rates of litigation. Entrepreneurial and spirited OB/GYN who grew significant volume of 15,000 patients in a private practice over the course of the past 9 plus years. Over 4000 deliveries with three suits, all resulting in dismissal with no settlement. Outpatient volumes a...

Dawn Robinson, MD, FACOG

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Forceps/Vacuum Uses/Complications, Interpretation of Fetal Monitoring, Cesarean vs. Vaginal Birth, Shoulder Dystocia, Preeclampsia/HELLP Syndrome, Preterm Labor, Incompetent Cervix, Hysterectomy: Indications and Complications, Gynecologic Surgery, Endometriosis, Pelvic Adhesions, Leiomyomata Uteri
Dr. Dawn Robinson is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) and is currently active in clinical practice. Dr. Robinson received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has over 17 years of clinical experience. Dr. Robinson serves on the state-wide Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance Medical Committee. She also serves on numerous hospital, medical school and community committees. A Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn), Dr. Robinson holds active medical licenses in the states of Georgia, Michigan and Utah.

William M. Jamieson, MD

Cincinnati, Ohio
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Surgery, Breast Cancer, Endometrial Ablations, Laparoscopic Surgery, Board Certified
Dr. Jamieson is a board-certified gynecologist who received his undergraduate degree from Miami University and his medical school training form The Ohio State University. He completed his residency at The University of Cincinnati, Dept. of OB/GYN. Dr. Jamieson is an Associate Clinical Professor at The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in the department of OB/GYN, and he is also in the Attending Staff at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati Ohio. Dr. Jamieson has a special interest in gynecologic surgery, infertility, PCOS, endometriosis and bioidentical hormones. Recently he has gained expertise in using the “MonaLisa Touch™” laser to relieve menopausal women of dry vagina that causes painful intercourse. A nationally recognized physician specializing in GYN surgery including endometrial ablations. Twenty years of medical malpractice experience as both plaintiff (25%) and defense (75%) expert. Reviews cases for State Medical Board of Ohio and private insurance companie...