Hie Expert Witnesses

Hie 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 hie. The hie expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Brain Injury Medicine, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Fraud, Gynecology, Hospital Administration, Hospitalist, Mental Health, Midwife, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neuropsychology, Nurse, and Nurse Practitioner.

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William T. Madland, MD

Alabama
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Dana Chidekel, PhD, ABN, ABPdN

2x Board-Certified Pediatric/Adult Neuropsychology

Calabasas, California
Neuropsychology, Psychology - PSYPACT, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Birth Injury, Undue Influence, Hypoxia, HIE, Capacity, Probate Litigation, Undue Influence, Capacity, Medical Malpractice, Neurodevelopmental, Learning Disability, Autism, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, Emotional Distress
Dr. Chidekel is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology. She has been certified by the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology since 2001. She is also a fellow of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology. She has been certified by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology since 2006. Dr. Chidekel maintains a private clinical practice of neuropsychological assessment of children and adults in Southern California. She is known for her ability to present complex ideas in simple terms, so they are accessible and interesting (really, fascinating) to everyone. The findings of an evaluation come to life as part of the larger story of the examinee's life and circumstances. Dr. Chidekel also serves as a consultant and expert witness in personal injury, employment, elder law, probate litigation (including post-death determination of capacity and/or undue influence), business, class action, special education, and (limited) family, immigrat...
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William T. Madland, MD

California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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YITING Yang, MD

Seasoned Pediatric Neurology MD- Decade experience

San diego, California
Pediatric Neurology - Headache, HIE, Seizures, Epilepsy, Autism, Birth, Pregnancy, Concussion, Brain Trauma, Vision, Hearing, Stroke, Cerebral palsy, Nerve damage, Weakness, Brain Tumor
Seasoned Pediatric Neurology physician with a decade of experience. I was trained at the Mayo Clinic, and I have worked in several academic settings, including at Stanford, Children's Hospital of Atlanta, to name a few. I have also worked in HMO settings, and local clinical settings. I am as comfortable in the inpatient hospital setting as I am in the clinic and reading EEGs. I provide fast turnaround times for review of cases and IME.
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Brian Wong, MD

Child Neurology

Brian Wong MD, PC

Los Angeles, California
Pediatric Neurology, Developmental Disabilities - Child Neurology, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, brain injury, perinatal/birth asphyxia, concussion, headache, seizures, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism, ADHD, Pediatric Neurology, traumatic brain injury, abusive head truama, shaken baby syndrome, non-accidental head injury
Dr. Brian Wong is a Board Certified Child Neurologist. He maintains an active full-time medical practice in a private practice setting. He previously has served as Medical Director at Cortica, a multi-disciplinary clinic for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. He completed his post-graduate training at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and medical school training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
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Monica Viera, RN, BSN, CNM, WHNP, MSN

Certified Nurse-Midwife Expert Witness

Santa Monica , California
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), Birth Injury/Trauma, OB/GYN NP, Informed Consent, Women’s Health NP, HIE, OB Triage, Fetal Monitoring, Labor and Delivery, VBAC/TOLAC, High-Risk Pregnancy, Medical Record Review, Intrapartum Care, Maternal Morbidity, Obstetric Emergencies, Contraception, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum Hemorrhage
I am a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in obstetric, midwifery, nursing, and women’s health care across hospital, birth center, and outpatient settings. I have practiced the full scope of midwifery and obstetric care within large integrated health systems and academic medical centers, including Kaiser Permanente facilities throughout Southern California. My clinical expertise includes labor and delivery management, intrapartum risk assessment, fetal monitoring interpretation, obstetric triage, postpartum care, and collaborative management of complications with obstetricians. I have extensive experience working in high-volume labor and delivery units with standardized policies and procedures, including escalation of care, consultation, and transfer processes. My background also includes cesarean first assist, obstetric ultrasound, contraceptive procedures, lactation support, and perinatal loss care. Since 2012, I h...
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Amanda Williams, MSN, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-N, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, C-NNIC, C-ONQS

Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist - Nurse Expert

North Hollywood, California
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine - HIE, Sepsis, Jaundice, ROP, birth injury, Neonatal Nursing, NICU, Level IV, Level III, Neonatal Skin & Wound Care, IVH
I am a nationally certified neonatal nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 16 years of hands-on experience in Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). I have cared for critically ill preterm and term infants with a wide range of complex conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), congenital anomalies, and surgical emergencies. I currently practice at a large, academic medical center in Los Angeles, where I serve as a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). In this role, I provide clinical oversight, mentor staff, lead quality improvement initiatives, and develop unit-based protocols rooted in evidence-based practice. I am actively involved in interdisciplinary collaboration and regularly educate bedside nurses, providers, and respiratory therapists on neonatal resuscitation, pathophysiology, and high-risk neonatal care. My formal education includes a Post Master's Certificate as a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, fr...
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Brandon Korman, PsyD, PhD, ABPP

Board Certified Neuropsychologist

Hollywood, Florida
Neuropsychology, Mental Health - Pediatric, Neuropsychology, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Concussion, Stroke, Epilepsy, Prenatal Injury, Birth Injury, Teratogenic, Hypoxia, HIE, Developmental Disorder, Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorder, Childhood Dementia, Near Drowning, Memory, Attention
Double-boarded in Clinical Neuropsychology and Pediatric Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. I have also been certified as a Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America. Employed by Nicklaus Children's Hospital for the past 18 years, where I work very closely with neurology and neurosurgical colleagues. Formerly "Miami Children's Hospital", we are the largest dedicated pediatric hospital system in the state. Clinical cases range from frank acquired brain injury to more subtle gestational or birth injuries. Most referrals have complex medical and psychiatric presentations, typically with multiple underlying etiologies. Training and experience spans from infancy to geriatrics, with patients seen from infancy through young adulthood. Expert witness for both plaintiff and defense: Independent Neuropsychological Evaluations /"CME's", record reviews, and consultation services. Forensic neuropsychology evaluations in the tri-co...
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Marisa Palomino, BSN, CCRN, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, C-NNIC

Neonatal Nurse Expert

Lake Worth, Florida
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine - NICU, neonatal, neonatal intensive care, transition, fetal loss, prematurity, birth asphyxia, birth trauma, birth defects, congenital abnormalities, premature, hypoglycemia, low birth weight, nursery, newborn, HIE, full body cooling, baby, infant, central lines
• 18 years of Neonatal Intensive Care nursing experience (including bedside nurse, clinical manager, and assistant nurse manager positions) All experience in level III NICUs. • Four advanced Neonatal Nursing certifications: -Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) -CCRN-Neonatal certification -Certification in Extremely Low Birth Weight infants (C-ELBW) -Certification in Neonatal Neuro-Intensive Care (C-NNIC) • Extensive experience in providing direct patient to care to complex and critically ill neonates, including: ELBW infants, LBW infants, post-delivery stabilization, pre- and post-op surgical infants, full body cooling, EEG monitoring, exchange transfusions, as well as, providing NRP resuscitation efforts to critically unstable neonates • Attends high-risk deliveries including post-delivery stabilization and resuscitation o...
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William T. Madland, MD

Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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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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Rahul Guha, MD

Maryland
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Epilepsy, Seizures, Electroencephalogram, EEG, Prognosis of Cardiac Arrest, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, HIE, anoxic brain injury, Headache, Concussion, Coma, Anti-Seizure Drug Toxicity, Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Seizures in Pregnancy, Seizure Meds causing fetal malformations
Fellowship trained epilepsy neurologist in active clinical practice. Triple board- certified (neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy). University of Virginia educated and trained. University of Lynchburg and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty. Experienced public speaker.
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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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Brian Woodruff, MD

Pediatric Neurologist - 20+ Yr Experience

East Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pediatric Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine - Child Neurology, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, cerebral palsy, stroke, hypoxic brain injury, seizures, life expectancy, medical necessity, timing of injury, perinatal/birth asphyxia, concussions, headaches, intracranial hemorrhage, epilepsy, head trauma, developmental delay, brain injury, ischemic brain injury
Board-certified pediatric neurologist in active clinical practice. Michigan and Wisconsin trained. Award-winning teacher. University of Illinois Faculty. Extensive expert witness experience – testified in over 200 cases.
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Jaclyn Recker

LD RN Expert Witness & Fetal Monitoring Educator

Claddagh Counsel LLC

Lowell, Michigan
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nurse - L&D Expert Witness, Fetal Monitoring Expert, High-Risk Obstetrics Expert Witness, Birth Injury, HIE, EFM Expert, Neonatal Resuscitation, Shoulder Dystocia, Chorioamnionitis, Cesarean Section, Neonatal Injury, Hemorrhage, AWHONN Instructor, Preterm Labor, Hypoxia, Acidosis, Certified, Triage, Charge Nurse, Preceptor
Jaclyn Recker, BSN, RNC-OB, RNC-IAP, C-EFM Labor & Delivery Expert Witness | Fetal Monitoring Consultant | Nurse Educator | Developer of TruHue™ -Certifications: Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB), Inpatient Antepartum Nursing (RNC-IAP), and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) -AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Instructor: I educate resident physicians and both experienced and inexperienced nurses to interpret fetal heart rate tracings using NICHD definitions and apply evidence-based interventions. -I am the developer of TruHue™, a proprietary fetal monitoring report I am a nationally certified Labor and Delivery nurse with 14 years of clinical experience in high-risk obstetrics. I am clinically active at the bedside at a Magnet Designated Hospital in Michigan. I serve as a charge nurse, preceptor, and frequently work in triage (the emergency room for women with a pregnancy 20 weeks' gestation and above). I have a passion for education and promoting safe care for all individua...
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Lora Princ, MD, MBA

OBGYN Hospitalist Expert in Delivery Complications

Dr. Lora Princ LLC

Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fraud - Obstetrics, Birth Injury, Category 2 FHR, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring, Labor, VBAC, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Macrosomia, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Uterine Rupture, Birth Center, Midwife Deliveries, Vacuum deliveries, Induction, Family Medicine, HIE, Delayed Delivery
My name is Dr. Lora Princ (pronounced "Prince"). I am a board-certified OBGYN and a fellow of ACOG. I have been practicing in the Minneapolis metro area since 2005 and have delivered over 5,000 babies. In 2022, I received my MBA with a focus on healthcare management. I have worked in private practice as a clinic co-owner for 10 years and have been an OBGYN hospitalist since 2016, focusing on high-risk and medically complex obstetrical and gynecologic patients. With over two decades of clinical and leadership experience, I have proven expertise in efficiently extracting system, clinical, and provider factors critical to malpractice claims. My diverse work history includes working with family medicine physicians, midwives, residents, and birth center complications. In addition to clinical practice, I perform utilization management reviews, insurance appeals, and prior authorizations, making me uniquely qualified to identify healthcare fraud and waste. As of the start of 2025, I h...
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Steven D Lockman, MD

Minnesota Neurorehabilitation Institute

Plymouth, Minnesota
Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Mild TBI, mTBI, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation, Sports Injury, Anoxic Brain Injury, HIE, Post-Concussion Syndrome, PCS, Nerve Injury, Acute Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Life Care Planning, Independent Medical Examinations, IMEs, Whiplash, MVA
Award-winning brain injury medicine physician in active clinical practice. Triple board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Certified Life Care Planner. Former Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Hennepin County Medical Center. 20+ Years of University medical school teaching experience. Experienced Expert Witness & Independent Medical Examiner.
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William T. Madland, MD

Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Maurene Merritt, RN

Active Labor & Delivery Nurse, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM

Red Bank , New Jersey
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor & Delivery, Shoulder Dystocia, Malpractice, HIE, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, Cerebral Palsy, Brachial Plexus Injury, Failure to treat, Chain of Command, Failure to Progress, Ceserean Section, Neonatal Negligence, Pitocin-oxytocin, Tachystole, Fetal Distress, EFM, Bradycardia, Birth Injury, Standards of Care
The National Standard of Care Authority I identify gaps between clinical documentation and bedside care. Having practiced across diverse perinatal units nationwide, I offer a multi-jurisdictional perspective grounded in experience across varied hospital systems. I don’t just know one hospital’s policy—I know the national standard. My authority is backed by elite clinical validation, including Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) certification and dual Fetal Monitoring certifications (C-EFM via NCC and AWHONN/A1). I am an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and a recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. Critical Event Analysis: Neonatal & Maternal Injury I provide objective, evidence-based reviews of the top drivers of OB malpractice claims—including oxygen deprivation, delivery trauma, delayed interventions, mismanaged medications, and breakdowns in the chain of command. With advanced certifications (NRP, ACLS, BLS) and over 2...
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Rahul Guha, MD

Spring Lake, New Jersey
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Epilepsy, Seizures, Electroencephalogram, EEG, Prognosis of Cardiac Arrest, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, HIE, anoxic brain injury, Headache, Concussion, Coma, Anti-Seizure Drug Toxicity, Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Seizures in Pregnancy, Seizure Meds causing fetal malformations
Fellowship trained epilepsy neurologist in active clinical practice. Triple board- certified (neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy). University of Virginia educated and trained. University of Lynchburg and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty. Experienced public speaker.
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Richard J. Simmons, M.D.

Pediatric neurology - brain injury, HIE, epilepsy

Simmons Pediatric Neurology Consulting

Clifton Park, New York
Pediatric Neurology - Child Neurology, Pediatric Neurology, Brain Injury, HIE, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism, Brachial Plexus Injury, Shoulder Dystocia, TBI
Dr. Simmons is a board-certified child neurologist in active outpatient practice, providing comprehensive neurological evaluation and longitudinal care for patients from the neonatal period through early adulthood, with continued follow-up into later decades of life for select individuals. He diagnoses and manages a broad range of pediatric neurological conditions, including epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and pediatric brain injury. Dr. Simmons has over fifteen years of independent clinical experience as an attending physician and currently serves as the sole child neurologist within his practice, working collaboratively with a physician assistant and maintaining responsibility for clinical decision-making, care coordination, and continuity of care. His clinical work regularly involves the evaluation of children with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and other forms of pediatric brain injury, as well as the longitudinal neurological management of affected patients. In addit...
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Natasha Shapiro, MD

Neonatologist Attending, Level 3 NICU

Rego Park, New York
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics - Neonatology, Neonatologist, NICU, Periviable, Newborn, Resuscitation, NRP, Simulation, Director, Education, HIE, Prematurity, Baby, NEC, Formula, Breastfeeding, Sepsis, Intubation, Hypothermia, Seizures
Natasha Shapiro, MD is a board-certified neonatologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College. She serves as an attending physician in the Division of Neonatology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens, where she has practiced since 2016, and since 2024 has been the Director of the Newborn Simulation and Education Program. Dr. Shapiro earned her B.A. from Columbia University and her M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Hospital, followed by a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center and a Simulation Education fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is double board-certified in General Pediatrics (2013) and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (2018). Her clinical expertise spans neonatal intensive care, resuscitation, perinatal counseling, breastfeeding education, and healthcare quality improvement. She has spearheaded several innovative programs, including t...
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William T. Madland, MD

New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Gary Mak, MD, FAAP

NEONATAL RESUSCITATION AND NEWBORN CARE EXPERT

PLAINVIEW, New York
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Neonatal resuscitation, Birth injury, GBS sepsis, Hypoglycemia, Kernicterus, Erb Palsy, Brachial Plexus, HIE, Cooling, Missed delayed wrong diagnosis, BRUE or ALTE, Late preterm, Subgaleal hemorrhage, Nursery, NICU, Shoulder Dystocia, Septic joint, Hip dysplasia, Osteomyelitis, Status Asthmaticus
I am available via call, text, and email, 24/7. If I missed you, expect a reply within 8 hours. Double board-certified pediatric hospitalist and pediatrician; focus on newborn care from delivery to discharge; Level II NICU co-management with home-call neonatologists. -8+ years of clinical practice in nursery and level II NICU (plus 3 years of residency) -2,800+ newborns cared for -1,000+ high-risk deliveries attended -Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) instructor -Hundreds of residents and medical students educated -Clinical Associate Professor -Editor-in-Chief -Policy developer
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Allan E. Rubenstein, MD

Clinical Professor of Neurology & Pediatrics, NYU

NYU Langone Medical Center

New York, New York
Neurology, Pediatric Neurology - Medical Malpractice, IMEs, Developmental disorders, HIE, Generic Disorders, Autism, Birth injuries, Birth defects, Brain and Spinal cord tumors, Cerebrovascular Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, RSD, Migraine, Neuromuscular Disease, Infections of the CNS
Clinical Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, NYU School of Medicine Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology), former Examiner Member, American Academy of Neurology I am certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology), a former Examiner for the ABPN. I am actively practicing and have 40+ years experience providing medical-legal reviews for malpractice, personal injury and criminal cases. I have published 50+ peer-reviewed scientific papers, authored 3 books and been a consultant to the NIH, FDA and Department of Defense. I was the founder of the Children’s Tumor Foundation and am presently Emeritus Medical Director. My testimony experience is approximately 35-65% plaintiff/defense. I have been an expert witness in malpractice cases for the Department of Justice (Southern and Eastern districts of NY). Available to travel. Areas of expertise: Birth trauma, HIE, Developmental disability, Genetic disorders, Traumatic brain ...
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Rahul Guha, MD

New York
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Epilepsy, Seizures, Electroencephalogram, EEG, Prognosis of Cardiac Arrest, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, HIE, anoxic brain injury, Headache, Concussion, Coma, Anti-Seizure Drug Toxicity, Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Seizures in Pregnancy, Seizure Meds causing fetal malformations
Fellowship trained epilepsy neurologist in active clinical practice. Triple board- certified (neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy). University of Virginia educated and trained. University of Lynchburg and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty. Experienced public speaker.
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Karen L Lefler, MSN/Ed, APRN, NNP-BC, LNC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/NICU RN Expert Witness

ACP Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC

Sneads Ferry, North Carolina
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner - Newborn, HIE, brain inury, Birth Injury, bowel perforation, central line, Prematurity, low birth weight, umbilical catheter, PICC, sepsis, hypoglycemia, bilirubin, resuscitation, chest tube, intubation, arterial line, body cooling, home birth, respiratory failure
39 years of experience in the field of Neonatology/Newborn Care of which the past 29 years as a Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, primarily functioning in the maximum level of Neonatal Intensive Care Units (Level IV). Actively working in NICU. Areas of expertise include EPI (Extremely Premature Infant), brain injury (therapeutic hypothermia/total body cooling), infants with respiratory failure, ECMO (heart/lung bypass), congenital heart defects, high risk neonatal deliveries, meconium aspiration of the newborn, care of medically complicated infants (infants with tracheostomies and feeding tubes), pediatric cardio-thoracic surgical infants, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN), routine newborn care and neonatal resuscitation. Services provided: *Review medical records and provide expert witness verbal or written report *Identify standards of care and deviations from those standards *Analysis of opposition expert's depositions *Aid in the identificati...
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Elizabeth Gray Uzzle, MS, RN, CNM, NP

Certified Nurse-Midwife and OB RN Expert

Uzzle Consulting Inc

Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Midwife, Nurse - Nurse-Midwife, Nurse-Midwifery, Midwife, Obstetrical Nursing, Breastfeeding, Fetal Monitoring, Lactation, Contraception, Birth Injury, HIE, L&D Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Perineal Lacerations, Shoulder Dystocia, Obstetric Triage, Infant feeding, Postpartum, Midwifery, Nursing, NEC
Georgetown University Trained RN and Nurse-Midwife/Nurse Practitioner As a very experienced Nurse-Midwife I have extensive experience in medical record review, report writing, deposition and trial. If you are seeking an expert witness who makes your case a priority, respects your deadlines and responds to your questions day or night look no further. Having attended hundreds of births as a CNM, (and raised 3 strong-willed children) I am unshakable on the witness stand, yet juries find me relatable. Strong experience with deposition and testimony on subjects including: Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal Monitoring, Birth Center Complications, HIE, and Labor Management. Currently employed as hospitalist CNM for large regional health system. Additionally I have: Practiced in a free-standing birth center Been an AWHONN instructor in fetal monitoring Taught Neonatal Resuscitation Served as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for OB Served on Maternal Mortality Committee for State of Maryland Serve...
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Rahul Guha, MD

Ohio
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Epilepsy, Seizures, Electroencephalogram, EEG, Prognosis of Cardiac Arrest, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, HIE, anoxic brain injury, Headache, Concussion, Coma, Anti-Seizure Drug Toxicity, Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Seizures in Pregnancy, Seizure Meds causing fetal malformations
Fellowship trained epilepsy neurologist in active clinical practice. Triple board- certified (neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy). University of Virginia educated and trained. University of Lynchburg and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty. Experienced public speaker.
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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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Amy J Sloane, MD, MHS, FAAP

Neonatologist/Assistant Professor

Nemours Children's Health at Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine - neonatal, sepsis, NICU, newborn, infection, obstetrics, prematurity, premature, HIE, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, NEC, necrotizing enterocolitis
Amy J. Sloane, MD, MHS, FAAP is an Attending Neonatologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Nemours Children’s Health at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She also serves as the Associate Program Director for the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Training Program. Dr. Sloane is board-certified in both General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Sloane provides clinical care in both academic and community Level III neonatal intensive care units. Her clinical responsibilities include attending high-risk deliveries, managing critically ill neonates, providing complex perinatal consultations, and caring for newborns in the well-baby nursery. Her practice encompasses the full spectrum of neonatal care from delivery room resuscitation through ongoing intensive care and discharge planning. In her role as Fellowship Associate Program Director, Dr. Sloane has extensive experience in teaching and supervising medical students, pediatric residents, and neonatal-pe...
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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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Rahul Guha, MD

Pennsylvania
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Epilepsy, Seizures, Electroencephalogram, EEG, Prognosis of Cardiac Arrest, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, HIE, anoxic brain injury, Headache, Concussion, Coma, Anti-Seizure Drug Toxicity, Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Seizures in Pregnancy, Seizure Meds causing fetal malformations
Fellowship trained epilepsy neurologist in active clinical practice. Triple board- certified (neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy). University of Virginia educated and trained. University of Lynchburg and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty. Experienced public speaker.
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Jack D Owens, MD

Neonatology and NICU Management

Perinatal Consulting Services

Johnson City, Tennessee
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Hospital Administration - Health Systems, NICU, Quality Improvement, Physician Staffing, NEC, HIE, Neonatal Sepsis, Extreme Prematurity, PPHN, System Failure, Neonatal Brain Injury
27 years' experience as a neonatologist, 20 years' experience in NICU Quality Improvement, 13 years' experience as NICU Medical Director, 3 years' experience as a health system Chief Quality Officer, 3 years' experience in expert witness consulting. AAPL Certified Physician Executive. Completed IHI CQO School.
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Rahul Guha, MD

Virginia
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Epilepsy, Seizures, Electroencephalogram, EEG, Prognosis of Cardiac Arrest, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, HIE, anoxic brain injury, Headache, Concussion, Coma, Anti-Seizure Drug Toxicity, Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Seizures in Pregnancy, Seizure Meds causing fetal malformations
Fellowship trained epilepsy neurologist in active clinical practice. Triple board- certified (neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy). University of Virginia educated and trained. University of Lynchburg and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty. Experienced public speaker.
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Kevin Joseph, DO

Experienced Pediatric Neurology Expert

Pediatric Neurology of the Pacific Northwest

Seattle, Washington
Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy - HIE, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Concussion, Head Injury, Headaches, Medical Necessity, Stroke, Cerebral palsy, Perinatal Asphyxia, Birth Asphyxia, Seizures, Pediatric Epilepsy, Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Developmental Delay
Board-certified Pediatric Neurologist with subspecialty certification in Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine. Over 20 years of experience in clinical Child Neurology including teaching students and residents. Previously was active duty US Army and served as Chief of Child Neurology at Madigan Army Medical Center. Residency training was at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center, and the National Naval Medical Center.