Peer Review Expert Witnesses

Peer review 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 peer review. The peer review expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Architecture, Cardiovascular Disease, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology, Construction Defects, Cosmetic Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand Surgery, Hospital Administration, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Medical Management.

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Joseph W. Stengel, DO

California
Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound - Abdominal imaging, general radiology, breat imaging, mammography, body imaging, ultrasound, obstetric ultrasound, CT, MRI, gastrointestinal imaging, biopsy and drainage, case review, peer review, file review, case merit evaluation
ABR board-certified, fellowship-trained Diagnostic Radiologist licensed in Washington and California. 11 years of experience as expert witness. Former Department Chair and Chief of Staff at a high-volume community teaching hospital practicing all aspects of general radiology including CT, US, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiography, mammography and nonvascular interventional procedures. Extensive experience with spine imaging and image-guided pain management. Subspecialty interest, academic appointment, and publications in abdominal imaging and ultrasound. Former Assistant Clinical Professor in Section of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Radiology at UCSF. Recognition for teaching excellence. Actively involved in hospital quality, utilization review and peer review activities.
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Shamail Tariq, MD, MBA

Interventional Cardiologist – Harvard Trained

Irvine, California
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Cardiology expert witness, PCI complications, Cardiac arrest, Credentialing, Interventional cardiology expert, Myocardial infarction, Standard of care, Peer review, Cardiac catheterization, Stroke and embolic events, Causation analysis, Med mal, Coronary angiography, Anticoagulation management, Informed consent, Obesity, Vascular
Harvard fellowship-trained, triple board-certified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist providing independent, objective expert witness services for plaintiff and defense matters. Active clinical physician and hospital director with extensive experience in acute coronary syndromes, cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), anticoagulation management, stroke, peri-procedural complications, cardiac arrest, and peripheral vascular disease. Board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, internal medicine, and obesity medicine, with additional expertise in metabolic disease, obesity-related cardiovascular risk, and weight-loss pharmacotherapy. Author of peer-reviewed publications and medical book chapters, with invited presentations at professional forums. Services include medical record review, standard-of-care analysis, causation opinions, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony. Known for clear, balanced opinions grounded in curre...
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Jason D. Toranto, MD MBA FACS

Dual Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Expert

San Diego, California
Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery - Craniofacial Surgery, Facial Trauma, Facial Fractures, Cheek fracture, Cranioplasty, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Dog Bite, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Facial Injury, Jaw Fracture, Rhinoplasty, Wound care, Scar Revision, Scarring, Medical Staff, Peer Review
Dr. Jason Toranto is a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in active clinical practice in San Diego, California. He provides trauma call coverage at multiple hospitals and routinely manages complex surgical cases, including facial trauma, acute reconstruction, and emergency care. Dr. Toranto earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, his medical degree from the University of Michigan, and his MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. He completed surgical training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Duke University, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles / University of Southern California. A former Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Toranto remains actively involved in surgical education as a member of the North American AO Craniomaxillofacial Faculty, a global organization dedicated to advancing training in craniofacial trauma and reconstruction. He has be...
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Corinne Deurdulian, MD

Radiology Expert Witness - Professor of Radiology

UCLA Dept. of Radiology/ Greater Los Angeles VAMC

Los Angeles, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Body Imaging, CT scan, CAT scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Xray, Biopsy, Drainage, Aspiration and Biopsy, Abdominal Imaging, PET-CT scan, Peer Review
Board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologist with 20+ years of experience. Former Chief of Imaging at large VA medical center. Previously Associate Professor at USC Keck School of Medicine practicing at large university hospital, cancer center, and LA County Medical Center. Currently Professor of Radiology at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. Experienced with procedures such as biopsies and drainages in addition to diagnostic radiology. Experienced lecturer at large national radiology meetings on various topics. Licensed in CA, TX, and NC.
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Benjamin Cullen, DPM

Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry

San Diego, California
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Standard of Care, Malpractice, Disability, Peer Review, Lower Extremity, Arthroscopy. Foot Pain, Foot Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Ankle Pain, Ankle Surgery, Tendon Tears, Arthritis, Bunions, Reconstructive surgery, trauma, sports medicine, arthritis, hammertoes
I am a Foot and Ankle Specialist in private practice in San Diego, CA. I am board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. I have been the Program Director of the Scripps Mercy Podiatric Surgery Residency since 2020. I am also a Past President of the San Diego Podiatric Medical Society, past Podiatry Section Chief at Scripps Mercy Hospital, serve as faculty for AO Trauma, and am a national lecturer with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. I have both deposition and trial testimony experience and work with both plaintiff and defense counsel.
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Wayne M Whalen, DC, QME

Santee, California
Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology - Chiropractic Fraud, Standard of Care, Chiropractic Case Review, Chiropractic Malpractice, Medical Record Review, Forensic Chiropractic, Peer Review, Independent Medical Evaluation, Qualified Medical Evaluator, Regulatory Issues, Criminal Case Chiropractic, Personal Injury
Past President, California Chiropractic Association Past Chair, Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters Fellow, International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology Fellow, International College of Chiropractors Qualified Medical Evaluator Reviewed hundreds of files though peer review in PI cases, continuing education provider for the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Division of Workers Compensation, on topics including documentation, disability evaluation and treatment guidelines. Co-author of peer reviewed published treatment guidelines for chiropractic care of low back injuries; Expert Consultant for the Board of Examiners since 2008.
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Charles E Stoopack, MD

Carlsbad, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Birth injuries, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Monitoring, Labor Management, Shoulder Dystocia, Obstetrical Complications, Vacuum and Forceps Deliveries, VBAC, GYN Surgery Injuries, Operative Laparoscopy, Peer Review, General OB/GYN, Motor Vehicle Accidents during Pregnancy
Assistant Professor/Health Sciences Clinical Instructor UCSD Medical School. Recipient of The Excellence in Teaching Award in 2018. Named as a "Top Doctor" in 2004 San Diego Magazine and 1999 "Guide to Top Doctors," both as selected by physician peers. Board Certified, Fellow ACOG. Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society at New York Medical College. Jury friendly, articulate, credible and honest.
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Bradley C. Hammerstrom, AIA, NCARB

Construction Defects Expert Witness

The Diehl Group Architects, Inc.

San Diego, California
Construction Defects, Architecture - Forensic Architecture, Destructive Testing, Site Inspections, Construction Defects, Building Envelope, Roofing, Fenestration, Waterproofing, Exterior Claddings, Construction Drawings, Contract Administration, Slip and Fall, Building Code, Peer Review, Quality Assurance, Testimony
30+ years' experience in construction defect litigation support and expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Experience includes field investigations, water intrusion analysis, construction installation sequencing, code analysis, development of repair solutions, trial preparation and expert witness testimony. Projects include residential, commercial, and high rise in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Florida (licensed in 6 states). Experience also includes traditional architectural services for projects involving repair or reconstruction: architectural design, production of construction documents and contract administration. Experience includes consulting for architects and developers to provide peer-review of drawings, quality assurance site observations, evaluation of in-progress construction for conformance to the construction drawings and specifications and workmanship standards. AIA - American Institute of Architects NCARB - National council...
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Arnold J. Weil, MD

Pain Management / Orthopedic Medical Expert

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics

Coral Gables, Florida
Pain Management - Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Non-Surgical oOrthopedics, Pain Management, Back Pain, Spinal Injections, Musculoskeletal, Disability, Peer Review, PM&R, Spine Care, Neck Pain, Case Reviews, Depositions, Trial Testimony, Impairment, Plaintiff & Defense, Research
Arnold J. Weil, M.D. founded Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. in 1993 and has served as its Chief Executive Officer for more than 30 years, in addition to his work in healthcare consulting and as a medical expert witness. A Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Weil has established both himself and Non-Surgical Orthopaedics as among the premier orthopaedic and spine care and pain management practices in the metro Atlanta area. An active lecturer, Dr. Weil speaks nationally and internationally on the nonsurgical management of back and neck pain, as well as emerging advances in pain management. As a clinical practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Weil developed a comprehensive medical center that includes patient care services, a clinical research facility, diagnostic imaging and MRI, and an outpatient surgical center for interventional spine procedures. Under his leadership, the practice has expanded to include multiple physicians and healthcare...
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Fiaz A Jaleel, MD

Personalized Medicine Consultants

Jacksonville, Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - IME, Spine, Injury, MVA, Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Joint, Personal Injury, Slip & Fall, Maritime Injury, Medical Chart Review, Muscle, No Fault, DUI, Pain Management, Peer Review, Brain, PIP, Domestic Violence, Chronic Pain
37 years of medical experience. Graduate of The University of the West Indies, School of Medicine 1987. Internship at Port of Spain General Hospital, Trinidad & Tobago 1987-1989. House Officer, Radiology 1989-1991. District Medical Officer 1991-1996. Internship, Internal Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL 1996-1997. Residency, PMR, Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University St. Louis, MO 1997-2000. Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Medical Director, Rehab Unit 2002-2004. Orthopedics private practice group, Joliet, IL 2005-2006. Private practice, personal injury, chronic pain management in FL 2006-present. Independent Medical Exams 2018-present. Interested in expert witness work, maritime injuries, DUI defense, domestic violence. Willing to travel. Willing to testify. Willing to participate in depositions.
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Peter A Marzek, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgery Expert, Former Chief of Staff

Tavares, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Breast Augmentation, Breastlift (Mastopexy), Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty), Facelift, Browlift, Blepharoplasty, Liposuction and Laser Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty, Fillers and Botox, Trauma, Scars, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Medical Staff issues, Bylaws issues, Peer Review
I have served as an expert witness/consultant in plastic surgery since 2008, originally for the Department of Health/Florida Board of Medicine , reviewing standard of care for both reconstructive and cosmetic cases. Since opening up my expert witness practice to private cases, I have opined for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. I have extensive experience with Medical Staff issues, and have been on Medical Executive Committees for most of my 29 years of practice. I have served as Chief of Staff, Vice Chief of Staff, and Secretary/treasurer of the Medical Staff, as well as Behavioral Committee Chair and Medical Review Committee chair, which exposed me extensively to the review of physicians. I have extensive Medical Staff Bylaws experience, serving as Bylaws Chair at two separate hospitals for many years. I performed a fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery at Washington University in St Louis, after completing both general surgery and plastic surgery residencies. I am Board ...
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Arnold J. Weil, MD

Pain Management / Orthopedic Medical Expert

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics

Georgia
Pain Management - Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Non-Surgical oOrthopedics, Pain Management, Back Pain, Spinal Injections, Musculoskeletal, Disability, Peer Review, PM&R, Spine Care, Neck Pain, Case Reviews, Depositions, Trial Testimony, Impairment, Plaintiff & Defense, Research
Arnold J. Weil, M.D. founded Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. in 1993 and has served as its Chief Executive Officer for more than 30 years, in addition to his work in healthcare consulting and as a medical expert witness. A Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Weil has established both himself and Non-Surgical Orthopaedics as among the premier orthopaedic and spine care and pain management practices in the metro Atlanta area. An active lecturer, Dr. Weil speaks nationally and internationally on the nonsurgical management of back and neck pain, as well as emerging advances in pain management. As a clinical practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Weil developed a comprehensive medical center that includes patient care services, a clinical research facility, diagnostic imaging and MRI, and an outpatient surgical center for interventional spine procedures. Under his leadership, the practice has expanded to include multiple physicians and healthcare...
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Kimberly Works, MD

Pediatrician | Non-Testifying Legal Consultant

Pediatric Works

Atlanta, Georgia
Pediatrics - Board-Certified Pediatrician, Medical Negligence, Delayed Diagnosis, Child Abuse, Medical Record Review, Pediatric Standard of Care, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Report, Non-Testifying Expert, Pediatric Emergency Care, Adverse Outcomes, Peer Review, Medical Malpractice (Pediatrics), Neonatal Injury, Medication Error
Dr. Kimberly N. Works is a board-certified pediatrician with over a decade of clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient, and public health pediatrics. She currently serves as Founder and Managing Physician of Pediatric Works, a concierge pediatric practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Works also served as a Medical Officer with the CDC Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment (CISA) Program through Lukos, where she participated in national vaccine safety surveillance and adverse event analysis. She is a published author in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health for myocarditis outcomes following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. Her medical-legal consulting work focuses on independent, non-testifying case review involving pediatric standard-of-care analysis, delayed diagnosis, emergency department triage, birth injury and neonatal outcomes, vaccine-related claims, medication adverse events, and infectious disease management including sepsis. She provides clear, guideline-based written med...
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Donna Goestenkors

Expert in Medical Staff Operations & Compliance

Team Med Global

Glen Carbon, Illinois
Hospital Administration - Physician Credentialing, Provider Enrollment, Physician Licensing, Medical Staff Governance, Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance, Medical Staff Bylaws, CVO Operations, Credentialing Audits, Negligent Credentialing, Physician Quality, Enrollment Fraud, Privileging, Peer Review, Credentialing Red Flags, Provider Termination
Donna Goestenkors, CPMSM®, EMSP, CLE, is a nationally recognized expert in credentialing, privileging, provider enrollment, healthcare compliance, and medical staff governance, with over 45 years of leadership in medical services. Her expertise is sought by attorneys for cases involving credentialing policies and procedures, medical staff bylaws and governance, provider enrollment processes, licensure requirements, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. She provides expert witness testimony and consulting in legal matters including negligent credentialing, provider enrollment compliance, regulatory violations, performance improvement, and wrongful termination. Donna supports both plaintiff and defense attorneys through case analysis, deposition testimony, and expert reporting. As founder and president of Team Med Global, Donna leads a national consulting, staffing, and education firm serving hospitals, health systems, managed care organizations, and credentials verification ...
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Tushar R Shah, MD, MHA

Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute

Flint, Michigan
Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Radiation Oncology, Oncology, Breast cancer, lung cancer, brain tumor, stereotactic radiosurgery, prostate cancer, gynecological cancer, head and neck cancer, lymphoma, gastrointestinal cancer, Radiation injury, peer review, implant therapy, radiation side effects
I am Board Certified (American Board of Radiology) in Radiation Oncology and in active clinical practice since 2003. I utilize Standards of Care and National Published Guidelines in my clinical practice in oncology. I am available to provide medical chart review, narrative reports, consultation/testimony for plaintiffs and defense.
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Alexander N Kim, DO, MBA, FAAFP, CHCQM-PHYADV, ACPA-C

UR, Standard of Care, & Compliance Expert

Asclepius Medical

Webster Groves, Missouri
Hospital Administration, Family Medicine - Physician Advisor, Expert Witness, Medical-Legal Consultant, Standard of Care Analysis, Medical Necessity, Utilization Review (UR), Denial Management, Peer Review, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Medicare Two-Midnight Rule, CMS Regulations, Inpatient status, Urgent Care, Telemedicine, Observation Unit
I am Dr. Alexander Kim, DO, MBA, FAAFP, CHCQM-PHYADV, ACPA-C , a dually board-certified physician in Family Medicine (ABFM and AOBFP) dedicated to providing objective, evidence-based analysis for complex medical-legal cases. My expertise is built upon extensive experience in clinical practice, healthcare operations, and utilization management, making me a valuable resource for attorneys. I hold specialized credentials, including certification in Healthcare Quality and Management (CHCQM-PHYADV) and Certified Expertise in Physician Advising, Utilization Review (UR), and Clinical Documentation Integrity (ACPA-C) , which inform my deep understanding of Medical Necessity and Regulatory Compliance. Specifically, I evaluate cases involving Inpatient vs. Observation Status, Admission/Discharge Criteria, the application of InterQual/Milliman standards , and adherence to CMS Regulations, including the Medicare Two-Midnight Rule. My background encompasses serving as a Physician Advisor to majo...
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Raymond G. Decker, Jr., MD

Central Jersey Hand Surgery

Eatontown, New Jersey
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Trauma, Hand Arthritis, Medical File Reviews, Disability Reviews, Certified Independent Medical Exams, Peer Review, Independent Medical Examinations
Board Certified in orthopedic surgery with certification of added qualification in hand surgery. Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons. American Board of Independent Medical Examiners with Certified Independent Medical Examiner. Thirty years of active clinical practice of problems related to the upper extremity. Licensed in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
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Michael A. Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP

Chief Quality Officer of Regional Health System

New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Quality of care, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Internal Medicine, Peer Review, Emergency Medicine, Accidents, EMTALA, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Medical decision making, Liability, Sentinel Events, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical governance, Patient safety protocol, Medical necessity, Informed consent, Negligence, Compliance
Dr. Ruzek s a board-certified emergency physician and experienced medical expert witness with extensive leadership experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical operations. He currently serves as Chief Quality Officer for a regional health system in North Carolina, where he oversees enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, peer review, risk reduction, and patient safety strategy. In addition to active clinical practice in emergency medicine, Dr. Ruzek has provided medical-legal consulting and expert witness services involving emergency care, standard of care, patient safety, clinical documentation, causation analysis, systems-based failures, and quality-related healthcare litigation. His unique combination of frontline clinical experience and executive healthcare leadership provides attorneys with both detailed clinical insight and a broader systems-level understanding of healthcare delivery and medical decision-making. Dr. Ruzek is ...
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David Esses, MD

EM Chair: 35+ Yrs Exp, Quality/Peer Review Expert

Scarsdale, New York
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine - EM chair, Internal med, Quality, Peer review, Just culture, Epic ASAP, EHR, Informatics, Standard of care, EMTALA, Operations, Triage, Sepsis, Cardiac, Stroke, Trauma, Misdiagnosis, Clinical governance, Academic, Risk management
Dual-Boarded Clinical Authority & Academic Leadership Dual-boarded in Emergency and Internal Medicine, I provide 37 years of clinical perspective at the intersection of acute stabilization and chronic disease management. As Professor Emeritus and Former Department Chair at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, I offer a high-level forensic analysis of the Standard of Care rooted in four decades of frontline experience and academic leadership. Core Forensic Expertise: Time-Sensitive Diagnoses I specialize in the merit review and forensic analysis of high-acuity medical-legal matters, including: Diagnostic Accuracy: Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aortic Dissection, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Stroke (CVA), and Intracranial Hemorrhage. Emergency Department Systems: Triage errors, EMTALA compliance, and inter-facility transfer protocols. Corporate & Administrative Negligence: Quality Improvement, Peer Review, Just Culture, and Clinical Governance/Operations. The "Digital Stand...
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Michael A. Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP

Chief Quality Officer of Regional Health System

Fayetteville , North Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Quality of care, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Internal Medicine, Peer Review, Emergency Medicine, Accidents, EMTALA, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Medical decision making, Liability, Sentinel Events, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical governance, Patient safety protocol, Medical necessity, Informed consent, Negligence, Compliance
Dr. Ruzek s a board-certified emergency physician and experienced medical expert witness with extensive leadership experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical operations. He currently serves as Chief Quality Officer for a regional health system in North Carolina, where he oversees enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, peer review, risk reduction, and patient safety strategy. In addition to active clinical practice in emergency medicine, Dr. Ruzek has provided medical-legal consulting and expert witness services involving emergency care, standard of care, patient safety, clinical documentation, causation analysis, systems-based failures, and quality-related healthcare litigation. His unique combination of frontline clinical experience and executive healthcare leadership provides attorneys with both detailed clinical insight and a broader systems-level understanding of healthcare delivery and medical decision-making. Dr. Ruzek is ...
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Kevin Joseph, MD, MBA, CPE, FACHE

Healthcare Executive: Hospital CEO, CMO, CCO

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hospital Administration, Medical Management - Healthcare Administration, Safety, Quality, Reliability, Executive Leadership, Credentialing, Medical Staff, EMS, Performance Improvement, Emergency Medicine, Management, EMTALA, Peer Review
Dr. Kevin Joseph is a physician executive with experience in academic and community hospital settings as both a physician and a healthcare executive. His unique and diverse background combines operational and clinical experience with degrees in business and engineering to solve problems, develop efficient operations, and lead complex organizations. Dr. Joseph currently serves as a Market Chief Clinical Officer of one of the largest healthcare systems in the country and has served as a system Chief Medical Officer where he created the Insitute for Safety, Reliability, and Performance Improvement. For more than 15 years, he has been intimately involved in safety, quality, physician credentialing, and hospital accreditation. Previously, he served as a senior vice-president of a system responsible for the operations and clinical outcomes of its three hospitals. This was preceded by a tenure as a hospital President & CEO, where he led the executive team in driving the hospital to top...
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James R Kopp, MD, MBA

James R. Kopp, MD, PC

Cove, Oregon
Orthopedic Surgery - Spine and spine surgery, Malpractice, Case reviews, Sports medicine, Disability, Peer review, General orthopedic surgery, Orthopedics non-surgical, Joint replacement, IMEs, Disability evaluation
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in private practice with 31 years of civilian and 8 years of military (4 Residency and 4 Staff) experience in Orthopedic Surgery. I have developed an interest in IME and Legal Expert examinations due to my interest in teaching, which is what I view the role of an expert. I have attended the SEAK conference on expert testimony, the AMA course on IMEs and currently spend about 80% of my practice time "Forensic Orthopedics," i.e. IMEs and legal expert testimony. I am licensed in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, and Alaska. I am an experienced expert witness.
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David T Springer, MD

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Disability Evaluations, Peer Review, Independent Medical Examinations, Employment, Medical Record Review, Fitness for Duty, Medical Malpractice
I am a Board-Certified psychiatrist and have had extensive clinical and forensic psychiatric experience throughout my career. I have performed hundreds of forensic evaluations, including IMEs, disability determination, return to work and worker’s compensation evaluations. I have been an expert witness in dozens of cases involving civil litigation, including victims of sexual abuse and employment issues, as well as medical malpractice defense regarding plaintiff's claims of psychiatric injury. In the course of my career, I have been deposed multiple times and have also testified in court on a number of occasions. I have been in private practice for over 30 years treating a wide variety of patients. In addition, I was a Residency Training Director for seven years, Medical Director of a psychiatric hospital for seven years, worked in two correctional facilities for three years and currently work in a Department of Veterans Affairs’ outpatient clinic. I have also taught Drexel U...
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W. Anthony Gerard, MD, FACEP, FAAFP

Highly Experienced Expert in EM, Urgent Care, FM

Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Family Physicians in Emergency Medicine, Rural Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Workforce, Physician Credentialing, Criminal Defense Cases, Emergency Medicine Malpractice, Insurance Reviews, Peer Review
URGENT CARE, FAMILY MEDICINE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE Full time clinician and assistant clinical professor. Prompt and professional expert on the standard of care for family medicine, urgent care and emergency medicine. Reasonable rates, and expedited reviews when necessary: I'm always willing to discuss a case without obligation. Published author on family physicians in emergency medicine; workforce and credentialing issues in EM. Full-time practice of EM, part time urgent care, Family practice trained emergency physician; broad scope of practice that includes the initial management of most clinical conditions. Some Key terms for searching : sore throat, peritonsilar abscess, mastoiditis, allergic reaction, glacoma, eye injury, loss of vision, double vision, vertigo, cerebellar, anaphylaxis, airway management, failure to intubate, arrythmias, chest injury, trauma, pneumonia, pneumothorax, chest pain, heart disease, other myocardial diseases, pericardial tamponade, pulmonary ...
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Joseph W. Stengel, DO

Aberdeen, Washington
Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound - Abdominal imaging, general radiology, breat imaging, mammography, body imaging, ultrasound, obstetric ultrasound, CT, MRI, gastrointestinal imaging, biopsy and drainage, case review, peer review, file review, case merit evaluation
ABR board-certified, fellowship-trained Diagnostic Radiologist licensed in Washington and California. 11 years of experience as expert witness. Former Department Chair and Chief of Staff at a high-volume community teaching hospital practicing all aspects of general radiology including CT, US, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiography, mammography and nonvascular interventional procedures. Extensive experience with spine imaging and image-guided pain management. Subspecialty interest, academic appointment, and publications in abdominal imaging and ultrasound. Former Assistant Clinical Professor in Section of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Radiology at UCSF. Recognition for teaching excellence. Actively involved in hospital quality, utilization review and peer review activities.