Newborn Screening Expert Witnesses

Miami, Florida

Medical Genetics, Insurance - Wrongful birth, Birth defects, Prenatal genetic testing, Genetic testing, Down syndrome, Congenital anomalies, Metabolic disorders, Pharmacogenomics, Newborn screening, Teratology, Cancer, Life insurance, Mitochondrial disease, Life insurance, Genetic counseling, Developmental delays, Infant death, SIDS, Prior authorization, Insurance

Dr. Sajel Lala Kana is a distinguished clinical geneticist with extensive expertise in genetics and pediatrics. She is residency-trained in Pediatrics and is fellowship-trained in genetics. She is board-certified in Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG). With over 15 years of experience in academia and clinical practice, Dr. Kana has successfully led numerous research projects, contributed to high-impact publications, and presented her work at prestigious conferences. She is a Fellow of both the American College of Medical Genetics and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She also has a passion for biotechnology and has consulted with numerous start-ups and industry giants. She has contributed her expert witness services to multiple successful outcomes collectively worth $500 million+ USD in damages collected. Key Achievements: - Chief architect for a first-of-its-kind automated managed care product for genetics, acquired by Centene Corporation for...

Birmingham , Michigan

Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Pediatrics - anemia, sickle cell anemia, bleeding disorders, thrombosis, clotting disorders, thrombocytopenia, stroke, neonatal hemorrhage, coagulation disorders, newborn birth injury, thalassemia, newborn screening, pulmonary embolus, newborn jaundice, neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, child abuse

I am a pediatric hematologist with decades of experience at two prominent children's hospitals. Fellowship training at Yale University. Currently in active practice and engaged in a variety of leadership responsibilities (Professor of Pediatrics at medical school). Former Chair, Dept. of Pediatrics at respected Midwestern medical school. Extensive CV (clinical research, administration and education). Experience in case reviews, depositions and testimony.I review cases with a sense integrity and "fair play". I passionately advocate when I believe that the position of the defense or plaintiff is justified and supportable. I have practiced for many years (in parallel to my hematology practice) as a hospital based physician seeing complex general pediatric patients referred to a tertiary children's hospital for evaluation and care. Hence, I am available to review complex cases across the spectrum of pediatric medicine. I am also available to review cases involving adults whose medical...

Texas

Medical Genetics, Insurance - Wrongful birth, Birth defects, Prenatal genetic testing, Genetic testing, Down syndrome, Congenital anomalies, Metabolic disorders, Pharmacogenomics, Newborn screening, Teratology, Cancer, Life insurance, Mitochondrial disease, Life insurance, Genetic counseling, Developmental delays, Infant death, SIDS, Prior authorization, Insurance

Dr. Sajel Lala Kana is a distinguished clinical geneticist with extensive expertise in genetics and pediatrics. She is residency-trained in Pediatrics and is fellowship-trained in genetics. She is board-certified in Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG). With over 15 years of experience in academia and clinical practice, Dr. Kana has successfully led numerous research projects, contributed to high-impact publications, and presented her work at prestigious conferences. She is a Fellow of both the American College of Medical Genetics and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She also has a passion for biotechnology and has consulted with numerous start-ups and industry giants. She has contributed her expert witness services to multiple successful outcomes collectively worth $500 million+ USD in damages collected. Key Achievements: - Chief architect for a first-of-its-kind automated managed care product for genetics, acquired by Centene Corporation for...