Postoperative Care Expert Witnesses

Flagstaff, Arizona

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder elbow hand, Shoulder replacement, knee replacement, rotator cuff tear, impingment, fracture, dislocations, sports medicine, osteoarthritis, ORIF, preoperative, Postoperative care, nerve injury, workers compensation, frozen shoulder, meniscus tear, trigger finger, DVT, physician associate

John O’Shea is a highly skilled Physician Associate with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Orthopedic Surgery. With extensive expertise in sports medicine, upper extremity orthopedic conditions, joint replacements, fracture care and general orthopedics, he has first-assisted in over 1,000 surgical procedures. His surgical first assist experience spans a wide range of cases, including carpal and trigger finger releases, complex fracture fixations, tendon transfers, shoulder/knee scopes, and both partial and total joint arthroplasties. As a trusted provider, John manages his own clinic schedule, overseeing patient care from initial evaluations and orthopedic urgent care to pre-operative planning, post-operative management, and workers’ compensation cases. With six years of hands-on experience and countless hours collaborating with top orthopedic surgeons, he has developed the ability to assess and predict patient conditions, long-term disabilities, and appropriate treatm...

Encino, California

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Postoperative Care, Weight Loss, Acid Reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Robotic Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bowel Injury, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch, Anastomosis Gastric By-Pass, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplastgy, Intragastric Balloon

Board-certified bariatric surgeon with over two decades of hands-on surgical experience including more than 15 years of high-volume bariatric surgery centers across Southern California. Have performed thousands of weight loss procedures with a primary focus on gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, one anastomosis gastric bypass, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, and intragastric balloon placement. Since 2008 95% of my surgical practice has been dedicated to the care of bariatric patients. I currently hold bariatric surgery privileges at four hospitals in Southern California and serve as Medical Director of Mount Sinai Surgery Center in Tarzana, a leadership role I have held since 2010. My breath of clinical experience, attention to perioperative detail, and commitment to surgical safety make me uniquely qualified to review and analyze adverse outcomes in bariatric surgery. I am actively expanding my work as a medical-legal consultant, offering expert reviews, chart...

Irvine , California

Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Congenital Heart Disease, Artificial Intelligence, Sudden Death, Cardiac Intensive Care, Heart Failure, Postoperative Care, Pulmonary Hypertension, Adult with Congenital Heart Disease, Public Health, Sports Medicine, Cardiac Surgery

Seasoned expert witness in pediatric cardiology and cardiac intensive care with AI background. I have been involved in well over 200 cases over period of 35 years. Training and attending services at the top pediatric heart programs. Frequent speaker in pediatric cardiology, cardiac intensive care, and artificial intelligence at the international level. Editor of the textbooks Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care and Heart Failure in Children and Young Adults with expertise in congenital heart disease, perioperative care, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, and sudden death in pediatric patients. Strong background in artificial intelligence in medicine and editor of textbook and journal called Intelligence-Based Medicine.

Beverly Hills, California

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, aesthetic surgery, cosmetic surgery, facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, revision surgery, surgical complications, wound healing, infection management, postoperative care, standards of care, consent issues, scarring, laceration repair, documentation review, malpractice review, decision-making

Harvard-trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Beverly Hills with a clinical focus on aesthetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, body contouring, and revision procedures. Experienced in standards of care, surgical decision-making, complication management, wound healing, infection management, postoperative care, consent processes, and documentation review. Trained at Harvard and NYU with extensive exposure to reconstructive principles, soft-tissue injuries, grafts/flaps, laceration repair, and trauma, and hold hospital privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Actively involved in private practice operations and quality-of-care protocols. Available for plaintiff or defense reviews, expert opinions, depositions, and testimony with timely turnaround.

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - General Anesthesiology, Intraoperative care, Minor procedures, Risk, Interventional pain management, Postoperative care, Health complexities, Regional anesthesiology, ACLS Guidelines, ASA Status, Interventional spine, ASA Standards, Anesthesiology record review, Preoperative evaluation, Standards of Care, Anesthetic risk

General and Pain Anesthesiologist with specific interests in care optimization with respect to peri-operative patient health complexities, acute and chronic pain management, proper surgical venue choice, achieving successful outcomes and advocating to improve our specialty. Currently 6 years into practice and have experienced many clinical settings including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and minor procedure settings. I have practiced in both private settings in anesthesiology and interventional pain. Currently practicing in both specialties. Skills in preoperative evaluation, intra-operative anesthetic care, postoperative management, ACLS resuscitation, fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided interventions in the acute and chronic pain settings. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine graduated from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. Graduated from ACGME accredited anesthesiology residency at the University of Wisconsin in 2019. Completed ACGME int...

Fort Myers, Florida

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Solid Organ, Postoperative Care, Colonoscopy, Colon, Weight Loss, Acid reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Swallowing Disorders, Robotic Surgery, Wound Care, Stomach Surgery, Hiatal Hernia, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bowel Injury

Dr. Siegal is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Surgeons with specialty training in minimally invasive bariatric, robotic, and endoscopic surgery. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2008, then received his medical degree from the University of Florida in 2013. Dr. Siegal then pursued his general surgery residency at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR where he published many peer-reviewed research papers focused on hernia surgery, esophageal cancer, and reflux disease. He then completed a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic and bariatric surgery at Penn State University where he focused on advanced surgical endoscopy including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty and the TORe procedure. Dr. Siegal is an Adjunct Professor Nova Southeastern University and was a previous Instructor of Surgery at Penn State University. In addition to being a Founding Member of the American Foregut Society, Dr. Siegal carries the follo...

New York, New York

Obstetrical Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology - obstetric anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, nerve block, regional anesthesia, outpatient anesthesiology, preoperative evaluation, postoperative care, general anesthesia, office based anesthesia, peripheral nerve injury, hypoxia, intubation, airway management, critical care, intensive care, monitoring

Dr. John Seitz is a New York City based anesthesiologist with over 17 years of experience as an actively practicing anesthesiologist in Manhattan. Dr Seitz received his bachelors degree at The University of Pennsylvania in Chemical Engineering with a minor in psychology. He did his anesthesiology training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. He continued his career in New York and was an attending anesthesiologist at the world renowned Lenox Hill Hospital for 16 years on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr Seitz is known for his, dilligence, focus, and high level communication skills and ability to quickly develop a rapport with his patients. His background in engineering, physics and psychology allows him to maintain a unique perspective on perioperative anesthesia care. Dr Seitz has a winning record of finding pertinent details during his chart review that others gloss over. Dr. Seitz is frequently asked why the other experts hired for the case were unable to...

Memphis, Tennessee

Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Crohn‘s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Fecal Incontinence, Constipation, Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fistula, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Condyloma, Anal Dysplasia, Colostomy, Ileostomy, Preoperative Care, Postoperative Care

Dr Katz brings 9 years of surgical training and 20 years of surgical practice to the care of patients with colorectal diseases. He practices robotic, laparoscopic and open abdominal surgery, and anorectal surgery. He is Medical Director of the Wound Ostomy Clinic at St. Francis Hospital, where he cares for patients with ileostomy and colostomy issues. Dr. Katz seeks to care for each patient with the best possible treatment at the proper time. Dr Katz takes pride in using his significant public speaking experience to help people understand challenging medical concepts.

Dallas, Texas

Anesthesiology - Regional anesthesia, airway management, difficult intubation, hypotension, positioning, nerve injury, recovery room, nerve blocks, hypoxia, sedation, propofol, postoperative care, code, obstructive sleep apnea, fire

Dr. Omeed Khodaparast is a board-certified anesthesiologist in Dallas, Texas. With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Khodaparast is an expert in multiple facets of general anesthesia. His proficiency extends to advanced techniques such as ultrasound regional anesthesia, including peripheral nerve blocks for acute pain management, as well as propofol sedation and total IV anesthesia. In addition to his clinical devotion, Dr. Khodaparast holds pivotal leadership positions as the medical director and anesthesia chairman at a prestigious community hospital in Dallas. His influence further as an esteemed expert panelist for the Texas Medical Board, where he demonstrates his commitment to clinical standards and best practices. Recognized for his integrity and comprehensive knowledge, Dr. Khodaparast offers his services for both plaintiff and defense cases.