Hospital Acquired Infections Expert Witnesses

Infectious Diseases, Nurse - Surgical site infection, MRSA, VRE, Clostridium difficile, COVID-19, prosthetic joint infection, bacteremia, urinary tract infection, fungal infections, bacterial infections, infection control, Hospital acquired infections, medical device associated infection, hospital acquired pneumonia, PACU, ICU

I have 10+ years of experience in Infection Prevention and Control and Epidemiology as well as 8 years of experience as a bedside RN in the ICU and PACU. I am certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) credentialed by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. I have extensive experience in the evaluation of patients who develop hospital associated infections including surgical site infections, blood stream infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, MRSA, VRE, and Clostridium difficile. My job requires extensive operational, personnel, safety, nursing, and patient care expertise in multiple complex departments within the healthcare setting. I am detail oriented. I have the ability to breakdown complex medical conditions/terminology and make them understandable. Case worked on: Washington Post: “Sewage and Water Leaks in Hospital Operating Rooms Cited in Lawsuit over Patient’s Death” Feedback from attorney: “I cannot thank you enough for all of...

Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Postoperative Infections, Nursing Homes, Hospital Acquired Infections, Medical Device Associated Infections, COVID-19, C. Diff , Bacteremia, MRSA, VRE, Diabetic Infections, Hospital Acquired Pneumonia, Meningitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Spinal Infections, Catheter Related Infections, ICU

Over 20 years practicing clinical Infectious Diseases. I addition to working in a very busy and thriving clinical practice, including the management of a diverse and complex patient population, I have served as a preceptor and teacher of medical students and medical residents. I am accustomed to breaking down highly technical information and medical terminology, and explaining it to patients and family so that they can better understand. And as an Expert Witness I am ready to teach: I am ready to teach you, as well as opposing counsel if needed, at a deposition, and of course to a jury at trial. With over 11 years running a successful, 100% referral-based private practice, I have acquired the training, skills, experience, knowledge and expertise to deliver the outstanding expert witness service you seek. In addition to having a superb command of Infectious Diseases medicine, I have acquired a valuable skill set over time, including being an excellent communicator, and being ...

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital Medicine, hospital acquired infections, sepsis, medication errors, falls, acute delirium, strokes, bed pressure ulcers, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Emboli (PE), peri-operative medicine, and other complex medical issues.

An American Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a practicing physician with more than 20 years of experience in Hospital Medicine and extensive leadership. A broad background working with complex and challenging acute care patient population. Significant experience in teaching medical residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers. With an experience in the medical industry and analyzing medical records, chart review, and root cause analysis, and with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in assessing acute hospital acquired complications, reviewing medical records, identifying the root cause of complications, and providing expert testimony.

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital acquired infections, medication errors, patient safety, hospital negligence, hospital complications

• Extensive inpatient and outpatient experience in both hospitalist medicine and primary care with in-depth knowledge of multiple medical sub-specialties • Teacher and mentor to medical residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the NYU health care system • Current Medical unit director with extensive training and experience in reviewing medical cases and adhering to optimal standard of care • Numerous article publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, lectures and presentations to physician colleagues, and leadership experience