Postoperative Infection Expert Witnesses

Evansville, Indiana

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Hip dislocation, Spinal Cord Injury, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Back pain, Neck pain, Knee replacement, Hip replacement, shoulder replacement, fracture, postoperative infection, Cervical spine injury, Failed back surgery syndrome, Lumbar disc herniation, Degenerative disc disease, Spinal stenosis, Compression fracture

To Whom It May Concern, At the age of 17, I was accepted to Indiana University School of Medicine through the 8-year BS/MD program. At my college graduation, I was awarded the President's Medal--the highest award given to a graduating senior. In medical school, I graduated as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, which recognizes the top 15% of medical school graduates. I completed my residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California. I completed a minimally invasive and outpatient spine surgery fellowship at Masson Spine Institute in Orlando, FL under the tutelage of neurosurgeon, Robert Masson, MD. For the past 4 years, I have practiced in private practice, hospital employed, and academic environments. I contributed extensively to the scientific literature with over 40 publications, book chapters, abstracts, and presentations. I have been recognized for research excellence with awards from the WOA (Western Orthopaedic Association), ORS (Orthopaedic Research Societ...

POrtland , Oregon

Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Postoperative Infection, 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, Pressure Ulcer, Septic Shock, UTI

*Over 20 years practicing Infectious Diseases; experience as a clinician, a leader, educator and small business owner *Routine management of a diverse and complex patient population *Double Board Certified ** Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases ** *Educator-oversaw bedside clinical teaching rounds of medical students and residents, as well as provided didactic lectures *Medical Director of Infection Control and Prevention-led evidence based efforts to reduce incidence of hospital acquired infections *Chair of antibiotic stewardship committees-collaborated with hospital pharmacies, administration and medical staff on best practices for appropriate use of antimicrobials *Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality from the National Association on Healthcare Quality-committed to improving healthcare quality and safety