Immunosuppressants Expert Witnesses

Mission Viejo, California

Rheumatology - Steroid, DMARDs, Biologic, Standard of Care Analysis, Lupus, Medical Record Review, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Immunosuppressants, Psoriatic Arthritis, Prednisone, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Corticosteroid, Vasculitis, Hydroxychloroquine, Scleroderma, Methotrexate, Infusion Therapy

I am a board-certified Rheumatologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, Sjögren’s syndrome, myositis, sarcoidosis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue diseases. Experienced in both outpatient and hospital-based rheumatology care, including evaluation of challenging multisystem presentations and interpretation of complex serologic and imaging findings. I am able to provide detailed medical record reviews, evidence-based opinions, and clear communication of medical concepts to attorneys. Skilled in reviewing causation, standard of care, disability and functional impairment, medication-related adverse events, autoimmune disease progression, treatment appropriateness, and long-term prognosis. Comfortable with independent medical reviews, chart analysis, written reports, and expert consultatio...

Greenbelt, Maryland

Rheumatology - Lupus, Sjogren's, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Connective Tissue Disease, Immunosuppressants, Biologics, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Joint Injections, Osteoporosis, Accident-related Arthritis, Rheumatology, Rheumatology Patient Evaluation, Rheumatology Exam, Neck Pain, Back Pain

Qualifications • Practicing rheumatologist with 30+ years of clinical experience • Board-Certified Rheumatologist • Clinical Professor of Medicine • Author: The Lupus Encyclopedia (Johns Hopkins University Press) • Expert witness since 2010 with extensive deposition and case review experience • Chair Emeritus, Chair Medical and Scientific Council, Lupus Foundation of American, DC/MD/VA • Past Chair, Sjögren’s Foundation Board Why Retain Dr. Thomas • Clear, effective communicator skilled at explaining complex medical issues • Time-efficient: prioritizes expert cases, meets deadlines, and produces thorough reports • Experienced at reviewing complex cases and basing conclusions on objective evidence • Responsive: direct access via cell and email, with prompt turnaround on calls and requests • Available nationwide for medical record review, deposition, and testimony Contact: (202) 431-6909 Email: donthomasj@proton.me www.LupusEncyclopedia.com/about LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/donald...