215 Quality Reviews Expert Witnesses Found

Indoor Air Quality, Fire - Indoor Air Quality, Insurance Documentation, Interior Environmental Analysis, Mitigation Protocol Production, Expert Peer Review, Expert Witness Testimonials. Expert in the Fire, Water, Mold ,Asbestos documentation sector, and Insurance Appraisal Umpire.

• American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) – CMC Council Certified Microbial Consultant • American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) – CFSC Council Certified Fire & Smoke Damage Consultant • State of Florida Certified Mold Assessor MRSA 3332 • State of Florida Certified Mold Remediator MRSR 3510 • State of Louisiana Certified Mold Remediator #250768 • State of Texas Mold Remediation Contractor MRC • State of Texas Mold Assessment Consultant MAC • AHERA Certified Asbestos Building Inspector • AHERA Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor #183700 • NREP REP – Registered Environmental Professional #17004027760230430 • NREP MAS – Mold Awareness Specialist #17004027758230430 • NREP CIAQM – Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager #17004027759230430 • PITI – Level 1 Thermographer #44754 • MICRO Certified Mold Remediator CMRC 83571 • MICRO Certified Mold Inspector CMI 83568 • NET Certified Mold Remediator #439703 • NAERMC Certified Water Damage Assessor • NAERMC Mold...

Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess

...Pisula is experienced as an expert witness: o Provided reviews in 70+ cases since 2022 o Worked with both plaintiff and defense o Provided testimony at deposition and trial Dr. Pisula is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is experienced in multiple practice settings including level-one trauma centers, academic institutions, and low-resource facilities without broad specialty support. Dr. Pisula is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Mercer University and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has over 3,500 hours of teaching experience with residents and medical students. He also has administrative experience including current committee memberships medical and surgical quality. An example of Dr.Pisula speaking publicly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXFSHwi6s50

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Gastric bypass, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive, gastrointestinal, GI, sleeve, laparoscopic, morbidly obese, weight loss surgery, bariatrics, obesity

...I have reviewed over 30 cases in the last decade, have issued written reports, given numerous depositions, and testified in court as an expert witness. I have served on hospital peer-review committees and executive committees, the board of our state medical society and state board of medical examiners, published peer-reviewed articles, and am currently a surveyor for a national surgical quality accreditation program. I limit my expert witness services to bariatric surgery cases and general surgery complications in the morbidly obese.

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Pain (spine, nerve, joint, soft tissue), Interventional pain management (epidural steroid/other injections, nerve blocks), Opioids/pain medications, Second opinion, Ineffective/failed spine/other surgeries, Complex/catastrophic cases, CRPS/RSD, Back pain, Motor vehicle accidents, chronic pain

...He is also a prominent California State Qualified Medical Evaluator and a member of the Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) Subject Matter Expert Panel and the Report Quality Panel, which oversees and promotes the quality of medical-legal reporting in the State. Workers compensation judges have repeatedly appointed Dr. Baroumand as the medical-legal evaluator in complex cases that other evaluators could not handle. Dr. Baroumand is a double board-certified subspecialist practicing Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has a reputation as "the go-to guy" for the most challenging clinical and medical-legal cases. Dr. Baroumand graduated in the top 10 percentile of his medical school in 1997 and completed his specialty training at Columbia University and the Medical College of Wisconsin....

Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Radiation injury, quality assurance, radiation safety, delayed diagnosis, breast cancer, lung cancer, product liability, brain tumor, stereotactic radiosurgery, mesothelioma, prostate cancer, peer review, implant therapy, hospital safety, radiation side effect, cervix cancer, head and neck cancer

...Chair of a National Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance Committee (ASTRO). Former Chief Quality Officer Dept of Radiation Oncology UCLA. Former Quality Officer David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Former Chief Quality Officer CTCA Radiation Oncology. Current APEX accreditation site surveyor Extensive experience in evaluating or developing programs for hospital safety, patient safety, and peer review in Radiation Oncology. Elected by my peers for the Top Doctor Award multiple years. Expert witness experience for both plaintiff and defense. Able to explain complex cases to juries and attorneys in easily understood terms. Easily reachable. 310-709-4604 (cell) [email protected]

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Medical Education, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Emergency Ultrasound

...He has years of experience reviewing cases as an outside consultant for the state medical board and his hospital’s quality and peer review committees. He is a registered diagnostic medical sonographer and former director of Emergency Medicine Ultrasound. He has lectured in Emergency Medicine on the local, regional, and national level and has authored many abstracts, scientific articles, and book chapters in the field of Emergency Medicine and medical education.

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - forensic pharmacist, pharmacy standard of care, pharmacy negligence, medication error, drug misfill, hospital medmal

...Vast experience in medical necessity and quality. Substantial formulary review experience. Treating experience includes inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth. Peer Reviewer: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. Extensive public speaking experience.

Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Anesthesia, Chronic Pain Management, Nerve Blocks, Airway/Difficult Airway, Sedation/ Propofol (Diprivan), Sedation by non-anesthesiologist practitioner, Life Care Planning, Ambulatory Anesthesia, Office Anesthesia, CPR, Central Lines, Trauma Anesthesiology, Critical Care Surgery,

...He has worked as part of the Quality Assurance (QA) committee where he reviewed hundreds of charts and offered his opinion on the anesthetic care of various patients. He is also an author of 2 anesthesia books and over a dozen book chapters and was recently awarded a grant to study the effects of a new pharmaceutical drug on airway pressures. He is also the Section Editor for the Perioperative Medicine Journal. Dr. Gupta has over 8 years of experience reviewing records and has been trained by SEAK as an expert medical witness. Dr. Gupta enjoys teaching, lecturing, and writing about anesthesia. He is a talented debater and lecturer and has given national presentations in the field of Anesthesiology. He is an expert in all areas of anesthesia including patient safety, perioperative processes, surgical positioning, orthopedic anesthesia, same day surgery, obstetric, trauma, pediatric, neurosurgical, critical care, thoracic, cardiac, and regional (nerve block) anesthesia.

Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Manager Expert, Estimator, Construction Scheduler, General Contractor Expert, Licensed General Contractor, Quality Assurance, Construction Defects, Schedule Delays and Impacts, Loss Control Advisor, Condominium, Commercial Office, High-End Residential

LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS: California State Contractors License B 537312 LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) Construction Quality Manager: CQM - NAVFAC/USACE - US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors SMAW - AWS Certified Welder ASTM Certified Property Condition Assessments 2018 Massachusetts Construction Supervisor 1982 – 1997 (Expired) 2009 - Present: Construction Expert Witness, Litigation Consultant, and Construction Manager, C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC. Construction expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services include forensic document analysis, standard of care, cost estimating, forensic site investigations, contract disputes, schedule delay/impact analysis, expert to expert negotiations, report preparation, change order/cost and claim management, water intrusion and construction/material defect consulting....

Pharmacist, Safety - Community Pharmacy, Quality, Safety, Medication Errors, Dispensing Errors, DUR, Patient Counseling, Workflow, Policies and Procedures, Management, Prescription Dispensing, Staffing & Workload, Standards of Practice, Opioid Prescribing & Dispensing

...Expertise includes staffing, workflow, policies & procedures and quality assurance. Deep experience in opioid litigation. Credentials include community and hospital pharmacy practice experience, numerous peer-reviewed articles, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - General emergency medical malpractice including all sizes of EDs:small community to tertiary academic, EMS, paramedic, law enforcement,helicopter,administration,disruptive physician

...o Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine (Volunteer) at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine o Current VP of company that staffs 500 emergency departments, helping to oversee more than 5000 providers in risk management and quality assurance issues o Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians o Past President of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians o Medical Director of California Highway Patrol o Extensive publication and speaking experience in the area of emergency medicine o Experienced expert witness I pride myself in timely and complete review of all matters. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Pediatrics, Hospitalist - Pediatric Hospitalist, outpatient general pediatrics, Newborn care, jaundice, kernicterus, Newborn resuscitation, Inpatient pediatrics, respiratory distress, viral infections, sepsis, pneumonia, obesity.

...Abu-Zahra provides consultation for chart reviews, expert witness depositions, and testimony. Dr. Abu-Zahra is double board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) in general pediatrics and pediatric hospitalist medicine and is a fellow of the American Association of Pediatrics (FAAP). Dr. Abu-Zahra graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Maryland in Baltimore. He works in an academic children's hospital and a community hospital with newborn nursery, inpatient pediatrics and ER consults. Furthermore, Dr. Abu-Zahra works full time as a hospitalist in a tertiary care academic center and half time as an outpatient pediatrician in a clinic affiliated with a family residency program. Dr. Abu-Zahra is the former chair of pediatrics at two of the community hospitals....

Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - High Risk Obstetric Care in the areas of L&D, Antepartum, Triage, Post Partum, and NICU. Legal Nurse Consulting, Standard of Care, Scope of Practice, Chain of Command, Communication, Team Work, Collaboration, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, Administration Responsibility

...The Legal Nurse Consultant Group under the direction of Jan Attard provides comprehensive, timely, thorough opinion for Attorneys, Insurance Companies, Medical Groups in the evaluation of Nurse Negligence, Standard of Care, Scope of Practice, Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, and Risk Management in specialty areas of High Risk Obstetrical Nursing - L&D, Antepartum, PP, NICU Malpractice, Negligence, Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Psychiatry, and Personal Injury. Jan analyzes complex Medical Records for the incident made the basis of the action, rendering concise written opinions and or reports. Jan assists in the evaluation, discovery, interpretation of the factual medical record. Jan aims to provide presentation of clear opinion to assist development of demonstrative evidence for trial. Jan is able to take part in Interrogatories, providing opinion, best source information citing authoritative literature and research....

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Stroke, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Aeromedical transfer, EMS, Airway management, Torsion (ovarian/testicular), Ectopic Pregnancy, Rural Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Colon Perforation, Wrongful Death, Delayed Diagnosis, Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims Denial

-Experienced Third Party Claims and Independent Quality Assurance reviewer. -Faculty Member at a major medical school. -Medical Director, Quality Assurance Director, National Clinical Steering Chair for a large national Urgent Care operations company. Chair of Health System Peer Review Committee. -Published author and lecturer on prehospital care and triage, emergent air medical transport, colorectal cancer emergencies, and a wide range of trauma and medical conditions which present to the emergency department and urgent care clinic--please refer to CV for a complete list. -I have the unusual combination of Board Certification in BOTH Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine, having completed independent residencies in each specialty; this allows me to participate as an expert witness "of same specialty" in those states which require it. Particularly relevant when addressing standard of care for a Family Physician working in the Emergency Department....

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Pain (spine, nerve, joint, soft tissue), Interventional pain management (epidural steroid/other injections, nerve blocks), Opioids/pain medications, Second opinion, Ineffective/failed spine/other surgeries, Complex/catastrophic cases, CRPS/RSD, Back pain, Motor vehicle accidents, chronic pain

...He is also a prominent California State Qualified Medical Evaluator and a member of the Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) Subject Matter Expert Panel and the Report Quality Panel, which oversees and promotes the quality of medical-legal reporting in the State. Workers compensation judges have repeatedly appointed Dr. Baroumand as the medical-legal evaluator in complex cases that other evaluators could not handle. Dr. Baroumand is a double board-certified subspecialist practicing Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has a reputation as "the go-to guy" for the most challenging clinical and medical-legal cases. Dr. Baroumand graduated in the top 10 percentile of his medical school in 1997 and completed his specialty training at Columbia University and the Medical College of Wisconsin....

Occupational Medicine, Toxicology - Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Internal Medicine, Lung, Cancer, Sleep Apnea, Solvents, Chemical Exposures, Mold, Workers' Compensation, Bauxite, Toxicology, Diabetes, Stroke, Rheumatological Disorders, Osteoarthritis, Pulmonary Disease, Fit-For-Duty, Chronic Pain, Gastrointestinal Issues

Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Toxicology, American Board of Independent Medical Evaluators, American Board of Quality Assurance Utilization Review Physicians, Board Certified Physician Advisor, Medical Review Officer, Certified Department of Transportation Medical Examiner, and certified in the use of the AMA Guides, for impairment determinations. Dr. Betancourt has numerous years of experience performing Independent Medical Evaluations (IME) within the scope of his credentials. His in-depth knowledge of Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Biochemistry and Toxicology, provide a solid framework to thoroughly investigate and determine causation and/or formulate recommendations, for return to work, FMLA issues, or long/short term disability benefits. Dr....

Toxicology, Environmental - Dram shop, DNA, Product Liability, Statistics, Drug Impairment, Chemical Impairment, Family Law, Due Diligence, Criminal, Civil, Drug Testing, Toxic Tort

...Burgoon’s training, knowledge, and experience in biostatistics gives him the ability to assess scientific study designs, analyses, and overall study quality. Dr. Burgoon is well-published with articles appearing in peer-reviewed publications and he has coauthored book chapters. Dr. Burgoon has extensive experience as a consultant, leading his own consulting practice, as well as serving as a toxicology and risk assessment consultant at the US EPA, and a toxicology, biostatistics, and risk assessment consultant to organizations across the US Department of Defense and the US Army, and serving as a study section/special emphasis panel reviewer for the US National Institutes of Health. Dr. Burgoon has provided expert witness services since 2021. In addition, Dr. Burgoon leads the development of transformative, innovative technologies at Raptor Pharm & Tox, Ltd. Dr. Burgoon has provided litigation support to both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Dr....

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management, Documentation Analysis, Quality Assurance, Medical Education, Trauma, Child Abuse, Substance Abuse, Overdose

...● Current Quality Assurance Consultant for the Medical Board of California. ● Experience in Emergency Medicine Documentation Quality Assurance. ● Instructor for the American Academy of Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review Course. ● Clinical and Administrative Urgent Care experience including Medication Assisted Treatment. ● Published author in physical child abuse research. ● Award-winning public speaker. ● Experienced in providing expert witness testimony at both deposition and trial.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Airway, Appendicitis, Asthma, Child Abuse, Febrile Illness, Fractures, Elder Neglect, Procedures, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Simulation, Stroke, Wounds, Psychiatric Emergencies, Sedation, Trauma, Ultrasound, Non-accidental trauma, Newborn Care, Quality Improvement, Vascular access, Video laryngoscopy

...A few highlights from my CV include experience interim Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Quality Director, peer reviewer for private company, peer review committee member at academic center, pediatric child abuse liaison at academic center. In addition to chart review, I am an experienced writer and have authored a book chapter, case studies and research articles.

Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Urgent Care, Concierge Medicine, Direct Patient Care, Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health, Decision Analysis, Simulation Training, Curriculum Design, Virtual Environments

...She is especially skilled at reviewing records (both paper and electronic) for completeness and appropriate and timely referrals, as well as identifying correct site of care (e.g. emergency department, urgent care, outpatient office) for a particular medical problem. She has been doing medicolegal and quality of care chart reviews for the last several years.

Brain Injury Medicine, Pain Management - Medicine

...His thorough record reviews, thoughtful independent medical examinations, and detailed written reports provide attorneys with high quality expert medical opinions, the majority if which result in claim settlements without the need for arbitration or a trial.

Ultrasound, Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Cardiac Arrest, Myocardial Infarction, Electrocardiography, Diabetic, Torsion, Respiratory Failure, Intubation, Shock, Sepsis, CVC, Biliary, Block, Abscess, EMTALA, Airway, Narcotic Prescription, Seizure, Overdose, Stroke

...The inaugural Director of Emergency Ultrasound at the University of California, San Diego East Campus, performing quality assurance, case review, and teaching for point-of-care ultrasound applications performed hospital-wide. Completed residency training at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, and fellowship training in Advanced Clinical Bedside Ultrasound at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA. Experience as faculty instructor at national meetings for the American College of Emergency Physicians and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Published author on topics including health care power of attorney and point-of-care emergency ultrasound. Editor of the 2022 American Board of Emergency Medicine EM Model which outlines the official standards-of-training for emergency medicine residencies across the United States. Former Chair and Vice Chair of the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association Ultrasound Committee and International Committee, respectively....

Pharmacist, Health Informatics - Patient Safety, Pharmacy Management, e-medication, e-prescribing, Health IT, health informatics, EHR systems, EHR audits, REMS, Drug Safety, Medication Errors, Root Cause Analysis, False Claims, HIPAA, Medical Records, Health Care Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacovigilance

...At Surescripts, he last served as the Vice President of Clinical Quality and was responsible for corporate clinical quality, patient safety, and quality research initiatives. While at Surescripts, he also built and ran the first-of-its kind enterprise-wide clinical quality program – a critical component of company’s e-prescribing business solutions – to help prescribers, pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and healthcare system organizations achieve the three fundamental pillars of e-prescribing: accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety. As a electronic prescribing and medication management subject matter expert, I have delivered numerous invited lectures, seminars, and presentations at health IT conferences and industry events. I have extensively published in peer-reviewed journals on e-prescribing and e-medication management matters, most recently in Health Affairs, American Journal of Managed Care, JAMA Internal Medicine, and the Journal of American Medical Informatics....

Neuroradiology, Radiology - standard of care, missed diagnosis, neuroimaging, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), CT scan, MRI, CT perfusion, MR perfusion, spectroscopy, CT angiography, MR angiography, diagnostic radiology, teleradiology, work flow

...Dym was Medical Director and member of the quality assurance team for one of the largest radiology practices in the country. Through this he has reviewed hundreds of misinterpreted neuroradiology studies over the years. This exposure has led him, as an expert in misdiagnosed studies, to lecture extensively regarding medical missed findings and errors. He was recently an advisor for both Nines Radiology and Essential Radiology and is currently a staff Neuroradiologist and Chief of Radiology Quality at Overlook Hospital, helping manage the Neuroradiology section associated with the largest Neuroscience center in New Jersey.

Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Defect Analysis, Standard of Care, Construction Cost Over Runs & Delays, Construction Critical Path Scheduling, Inspections & Testing, Contract Compliance, Construction Management, Construction Repair and Completion Costs Analysis, Contractor Terminations. Forensic Building Inspection

Owner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar licensed General Contracting Construction Company for the past 40+ years, constructing hundreds of Private, Commercial and Residential, State, Local, and Federal Governmental Projects, with extensive experience in all aspects of construction including: Construction Defects Analysis, Forensic Inspection and Analysis of Structures, Construction Standards of Care, Construction Contracts Agreements, Construction Project Management, Critical Path Construction Scheduling with or without Manpower Loading, Construction Estimating, Construction Job Safety, Construction Quality Control Analysis, Sustainable Building Systems, LEED Building Certification, Analysis of Excessive Cost Over Runs and Delays on Projects, Contractor Qualifications Review and Analysis, and Review, Analysis and Documentation of the Condition of a Project during or after a Contractor Terminated for Nonperformance....

Nurse, Nursing Administration - Surgery, Nurse Educator, Cardiac/Vascular/Trauma/ Plastic Surgery, Total Joints, Fractures, Colon/Rectal Surgery, General Surgery, Fire Safety, Retained Foreign Objects/Sponges/Instruments, Operating Room Patient Positioning, Injury Prevention, Documentation/Chart Review

...As a Quality Improvement Coordinator, she conducted retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records, resolving documentation discrepancies for the cardiovascular lab. This work honed her skill in identifying errors, enhancing patient safety and healthcare documentation accuracy. Furthermore, she contributed to major healthcare facility expansions by facilitating dress rehearsals for new procedural areas. This involves identifying workflow gaps, enhancing staff comfort in the new environment, and ensuring adherence to Joint Commission and CMS requirements.

Nursing Administration, General Surgery - AAAHC Surveyor, Professor of Nursing at Sacramento City College, Operating Room Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, Life Care Planning, Perioperative Services Administration, Post Anesthesia Nurse, Procedural Sedation Nurse, GI procedures RN, CNOR, RN, Med Surg, Medical Devices

...Expertise: Surveyor for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), Professor of Nursing for Sacramento City College, Surgical Standard of Care, Adverse Quality & Safety events, Pre & Postoperative Complications, Procedural Sedation, Record review, Case Analysis, Positioning injuries, Wrong site surgeries, Nursing standard of care, Nursing administration, Patient falls, Medication errors, Failure to rescue, and Team communication. Med Legal Expert Experience: My experience includes over 30 cases. Approximately 60% of my cases have been for the defendant. I have had 1 trial appearance and have been deposed on at least 12 occasions. Certifications include: LEAN Performance Improvement Cert. – 2013 Cert. OR Nurse (CNOR) 2016 – Present Cert. Trauma Nurse (TNCC) 2002-2006 Cert. Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) 2004-2016 -Presentations include: 2013 American Society of Peri-anesthesia RN Conf....

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.

...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 of Architectural Registration Boards Licensed in the Following States: California (Primary), Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas

Psychiatry - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, PTSD, Sexual Offender Risk Assessment, Testamentary Capacity, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Mental Impairment, Disability, Adjustment Disorder, Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Inpatient Care, Institutional Care, Suicide Risk

...At the heart of the DSH Clinical Operations Division is the Clinical Operations Advisory Council (COAC), an interdisciplinary team of clinicians from the state hospitals who are devoted to the quality of clinical care and therapeutic services that the DSH provides. Dr. Heckman represents the Department of Psychiatry on the COAC. COAC works closely with clinical leaders to identify best practices within DSH facilities, as well as facilities outside of California and in the current academic literature. While conducting onsite reviews of clinical services, COAC gathers data to design data collection methodologies. These methodologies are used to better understand our patients, identify patterns and trends and create tools for mentoring clinical staff. The process supports the Clinical Operations Division’s “ground up” change model where executive level decision making is based on input from unit staff at each facility....

Industrial Hygiene, OSHA - Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Indoor Air Quality, Biological Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Construction Safety, Valley Fever, COVID-19, Noise, Environmental, Laboratory Safety, Emergency Preparedness, OSHA, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Workers Compensation

...As co-owner and Principal Industrial Hygienist of Delta Bay Consultants, LLC, Peter provides the following services: (1) air & noise monitoring; (2) indoor air quality investigations; (3) health & safety programs; (4) hazard/risk assessments; (5) ergonomics surveys; (6) assessments of work practices, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and emergency preparedness; (7) confined space and ventilation evaluations; (8) employee training/mentoring; (9) acting as a technical resource, subject matter expert, and regulatory liaison; and (10) Expert Witness Testimony and other Litigation Support on legal claims related to occupational health & safety. Peter has provided expert witness services for numerous cases involving exposures to Coccidioides immitis (the "Valley Fever" pathogen) in the Central Valley of California....

Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Medical Director, HMO, Medicare Advantage, Insurance, HCC, RAF, Coding, Billing, Contracts

...Since then he has had: 10+ years of experience as a hybrid hospitalist and office based internal medicine physician in active practice 7+ years of medical director experience for two large medical groups (Regal Medical Group and Caremore) Additional experience and expertise include clinical and management expertise in: -value based care and risk bearing models of care -PCP/specialist and hospital contracting -HCC/RAF coding -STARS/HEDIS -High risk population management (inpatient and outpatient) -Insurance based bed day management (inpatient/observation determination, and out-of-network and patient transfer management) -Extensive case review experience with physician quality/standards, hospital coding, appeals determination including legal review cases (VA hospitals)

Family Medicine, Geriatrics - family medicine, primary care, general medicine, general medicine, urgent care, managed care, utilization management

...I also serve as medical director for the UCLA primary care network, and am involved in clinical operations as well as quality improvement activities for the primary care physicians. The network includes primary care offices as well as urgent care locations and also incorporates telehealth services. While I no longer provide inpatient care, I do maintain hospital privileges at 2 community hospitals and follow my patients closely upon hospital discharge. I have vast experience in managed care, providing utilization review for health plan beneficiaries under HMO insurance. My clinical practice includes pediatrics, adult medicine, and geriatric medicine, and includes office gynecology, sports medicine, office surgical procedures, chronic care management. I am medical director for a community hospice, providing home hospice care to patients at end of life. In addition, I have experience with occupational health and have been a medical review officer from 2018-2023....

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Stroke, Sepsis, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Pulmonary Embolus, Respiratory Failure, Advanced Airway Management, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pediatric Emergencies, DKA, Closed Head Injury, COVID-19, Procedural Sedation, ED/Hospital Operations, Medical Education.

...After many years of reviewing cases for the Emergency Department, Hospital Peer Review and Quality Improvement committees, he was appointed as founding core faculty to establish an Emergency Medicine Residency Program at his medical center. Among other duties, he was tasked with creating the Quality Improvement, Patient Satisfaction and Risk Management curricula for the residency program, which included a novel collaboration with University of San Diego School of Law to integrate medical malpractice didactics between emergency medicine residents and law students. He is listed as an expert medical reviewer for the Medical Board of California. His clinical practice includes bedside teaching of residents and medical students. He is an expert public speaker, having delivered lectures on multiple topics as part of his clinical and administrative roles....

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Epidemiology - Medical literature review, Statistics, Fetal brain injury, Uterine rupture

...Lisa Marie Korst, FACOG, is a former obstetrician-gynecologist with specialized training and practice in medical literature review and synthesis. Her reports and testimony are used to explain complex obstetrical situations and assist any and all parties in understanding the frequency and context of adverse maternal and neonatal events and outcomes. Her particular interest and area of expertise is in fetal brain injury. She does not testify regarding standard of care or causation as she is retired from practice. Rather, her work is focused on formalized literature reviews that address a key issue pertinent to the litigation. Examples of such issues include: getting an unbiased assessment of the prevalence of specific maternal conditions or outcomes (eg, amniotic fluid embolism. placenta accreta spectrum, or sepsis) or neonatal outcomes (eg, midbrain or brainstem injury) and summarizing what is understood regarding uterine rupture outcomes. Dr....

Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Fracture, infection, nonunion, ankle, knee replacement, hip replacement, revision, arthroplasty, osteomyelitis, malunion, orthopedic trauma,

...I have several published articles in peer-reviewed journals, have served on quality committees and ethics committees, and spent several years as Departmental Chair. I am still 100% clinical inclusive of my teaching duties. I find medico-legal work to be very engaging and have finally found the space for a greater involvement in my practice. I have a commitment to the highest standards and will ensure a timely, thorough and articulate review of your case. I look forward to speaking with you. Email or text is best.

Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Manager Expert, Estimator, Construction Scheduler, General Contractor Expert, Licensed General Contractor, Quality Assurance, Construction Defects, Schedule Delays and Impacts, Loss Control Advisor, Condominium, Commercial Office, High-End Residential

LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS: California State Contractors License B 537312 LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) Construction Quality Manager: CQM - NAVFAC/USACE - US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors SMAW - AWS Certified Welder ASTM Certified Property Condition Assessments 2018 Massachusetts Construction Supervisor 1982 – 1997 (Expired) 2009 - Present: Construction Expert Witness, Litigation Consultant, and Construction Manager, C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC. Construction expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services include forensic document analysis, standard of care, cost estimating, forensic site investigations, contract disputes, schedule delay/impact analysis, expert to expert negotiations, report preparation, change order/cost and claim management, water intrusion and construction/material defect consulting....

Radiology - MSK, TRAUMA, RADICULOPATHY, CONGENITAL, DISK/ DISC, MYELOMA, SPINAL CORD, ACCIDENT, MRI, CT/CAT, SCAN, sports injuries, muscle/bony tumor, orthopedic and musculoskeletal imaging, back and spine imaging, MR and CT of all joints (ie- shoulder, elbows, hand, Osteomyelitis (Bone infections)

...Lee maintains a busy clinical practice reviewing between 40-60 imaging studies daily and serves as Rolling Oaks Radiology Director of Musculoskeletal Imaging. Dr. Lee has demonstrated her commitment to the medical profession throughout her career and has contributed to research published in journals including American Journal of Radiology, Skeletal Radiology and European Journal of Radiology, among others. Dr. Lee’s expertise is in sports imaging and trauma. She is available for the review of cases involving sports injuries, trauma, muscle/bony tumor (musculoskeletal) imaging for all joints, and the spine. As well as bone/muscle/soft tissue tumors and osteomyelitis (bone infections). Dr. Lee is dedicated to delivering high-quality independent reads, written reports, and expert testimony for malpractice cases, personal injury cases, and various consulting needs....

Civil Engineering, Engineering - Water related system modeling and construction defect analyses, Design and PS&E, Drinking water flow and pressure, Wastewater and sewer backup, Storm water drainage and flooding, Groundwater and seepage, Tidal hydrodynamics, Water pumping and storage, Hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, Irrigation

...Lewandowski is a registered professional engineer in the State of California, and has over 35 years of professional experience in water related systems analysis, modeling and construction defect review, including: Drinking Water Systems – Wide range of project size and experience, from analyzing low water pressure conditions in HOA water distribution systems potentially caused by construction defects to City wide water distribution system master planning of piping, pumping and storage facilities to maintain water pressure and quality. Wastewater Systems – District Engineer services for a Sanitary District, including Master Plan review and development, modeling of peak wet weather flows, and project management of design and construction. Identified causes and resolutions for sewer backup and overflow conditions....

Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology - labor and delivery, labor and delivery nurse, obstetrics, high risk obstetrics, fetal monitoring, birth injury, antepartum, nursing license defense

Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, External Fetal Monitoring, Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety and Inpatient Antepartum Nursing. Currently working as a bedside labor and delivery nurse. As well as bedside practice worked as an adjunct faculty member teaching Women's Health at Ohlone Nursing College, Science Team Member for AWHONN, and Expert Practice Consultant for the Board of Registered Nursing. Published co-author of two Association of Women's Health and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Evidenced Based Guidelines. Published position statement that was printed in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing in March of 2020. Podium presentation at national AWHONN conference 2020. Synovia panelist speaker for the Joint Commission; meeting the measures symposium April 2021. Expert practice consultant and expert witness for the California Department of Consumer Affairs and the Board of Registered Nursing....

Emergency Medicine, Nursing Administration - Clinical Nurse Manager, Regulatory Guidelines, Nursing Standards of Care, Medication Safety, Fall Prevention/Management, Hospital Policy and Procedure, Triage, CMS Standards, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, ED Nurse Expert, COVID-19

...Kimberly utilizes her experience as a bedside nurse and clinical manager to review medical records for merit and create chronologies/summaries for ease of medical record review. In addition, she will analyze and identify breaches in nursing standards of care and regulatory compliance. She is an effective communicator, both written and oral. Kimberly will provide her expert opinion efficiently and accurately to ensure a quality final product. She is an active member in the Emergency Nurse's Association and holds a Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN). Kimberly is also a member of the American Nurse's Association (ANA) and American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC). She holds current certifications in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Stroke Certification. Ms....

Emergency Medicine, Risk Management - Medical Education, Quality Improvement, Risk, STEMI, Stroke, Morbidity and Mortality, Airway, EMS, Spanish, community hospital

...I am also the Co-director of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee for Temecula Valley Hospital and the chairman of the Multidisciplinary Case Review Committee, which is a joint general surgery, emergency medicine and internal medicine quality review committee. Additionally I am a reviewer for the Journal of Emergency Medicine, which keeps me up to date on current medical literature. I also have prior EMS training and worked as an EMT for some time before entering medical school. I am fluent in Spanish and Italian. Please note that I also have experience in trial testimony and as a court witness.

Nurse, Medical Management - After Hospital Care Coordination, Inpatient Care Management, Medical Chart Documentation, Medical Billing, Nurse Practice, Nursing Assessment, Benefit Administration, Benefit Application, Medical Claim Appeals, Chart Review.

Ms Moreali has enjoyed 49 years of medical experience in Nursing providing patient care covering areas in critical care, case management, education and coordination of services, medical consulting, quality and regulatory management. Expertise in chart review/ analysis and documentation. She also had 40 years expertise in independent consulting, development of disease management programs, and with inpatient care coordination teams consisting of Hospitalists, RN, RN Case Manager, and Social Services. Working with large HMO’s and singular hospital organizations.

Architecture, Construction - Healthcare Architecture, OSHPD, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Hospitals, Schools, Slip and Fall, ADA, Contractor Non-Conformance, NAVFAC, Change Orders, Owner Payment Claims.

...Masters of Science in Quality Assurance. PhD candidate in Complex Science Systems. Certified ScrumMaster and Scrum Product Owner, holds certificates in Design and Construction Mediation and Arbitration, and CalTrans Dispute Arbitration Board Training....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO, architecture

...She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services. Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm. Ms. Myers has worked in the forensic field for over 20 years and has provided consulting expertise on a variety of project types including single and multi-family residential, industrial, health care, hospitality, office, commercial, educational, and retail....

Nurse, Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Nursing, Nursing Malpractice, General Nursing Practices, Emergency Nursing, Board Certified, ANP, NP, RN, CRNA, CNM, Standard of Care, Expert Witness, LNC, Legal Nurse Consultant, Medical Record Review, Medical Records, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Wrongful Death

...Our team provides a complete array of medical-legal services related to medical record analysis and case reviews. We help attorneys cost-effectively achieve the best outcome for their clients by providing objective opinions on the quality of healthcare delivery. Unlike most solo medical-legal practices, the Vera Juris team includes seasoned nurse expert witnesses and legal nurse consultants with clinical experience in every medical specialty so that we can provide efficient expertise on every case. Vera Juris delivers compelling value to attorneys involved in medically-related litigation by: - Helping you develop the strongest case and best result for your clients - Providing a clear understanding of the facts in medical cases - Realizing a more economical use of your resources - Leverage the experience of an appropriate specialist Vera Juris provides attorneys with a nationwide network of nurse expert witnesses from almost every medical specialty....

Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Orthopedic imaging, sports imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, bone and joint imaging, oncology imaging, fractures, MRI, spine, spinal injuries, worker's comp, emergency imaging, trauma radiology, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine imaging, x-rays, radiographs, radiology, CT.

...He is also involved in quality improvement projects at Stanford Hospital. Dr. Riley received his board certification in radiology from the American Board of Radiology and earned certification by the American National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Riley has published in medical journals, a book chapter, electronic media, and abstracts. Dr. Riley is a frequently invited presenter at resident conferences, educational forums, and medical societies. He is also a manuscript reviewer for Skeletal Radiology and the American Journal of Roentgenology. Dr. Riley is experienced in interpreting and diagnosing disorders of the spine, shoulders, elbows, wrists, pelvis, hips, ankles, feet, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, muscles, nerves, and soft tissue infections, abscesses, osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis, arthritis and sports injuries. He also has experience in general radiology including chest x-rays....

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Breast Surgery, Breast Implants, Facial cosmetic surgery, Breast implant revision, Liposuction, Medical Records, Difficult wounds

...Uniquely qualified history includes diverse experience with medical malpractice consulting, very efficient and detailed medical record review, medical exam, IME's, courtroom testimony and timely detailed reporting. Faculty teaching positions at The Johns Hopkins, University of Southern California and now currently UC San Francisco. Additionally, a member of medical society ethics committees, case review medical consultant to Blue Cross of Maryland, extensive experience and training in trauma, and, importantly, enviable malpractice history of never had a lawsuit settled or paid, one lawsuit dismissed quickly as frivolous. Never a patient catastrophe. Volunteer on medical missions and the San Francisco Free Clinic. Active in MOCPS program; Maintenance of Certification in Plastic Surgery. Current consultant for major malpractice carriers. Highly quality work, communication and efficient turn around.

Engineering, Industrial Design - ISO 9001, Product Development, Product Design, Design For Manufacturing, FMEA, Plastic Product Design, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), N95 Mask, Earplug, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Dental Device, Medical Device, Toy, Consumer Product, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Furniture.

...Member of: Society of Plastics Engineers, American Society for Quality. Expert witness services to Product Liability, Intellectual Property (IP), and Commercial Dispute litigators. ◼ PLAINTIFF COUNSEL RETAINED: Expert witness in 3M Combat Arms earplug case, retained by two plaintiff law firms. More at, https://bit.ly/3M-earplug-settlement Daubert ruling at, https://bit.ly/EPR-3MEP-Daubert (Page 98). Two depositions. Expert Witness in furniture injury case, settled after my deposition. ◼ DEFENSE COUNSEL RETAINED: Furniture injury case. Review of the state of competitive product safety, mechanisms, warnings. Defense counsel represented major insurance company. ◼ PATENT INFRINGEMENT: Support to IP litigators looking for design alternatives, product tear downs, and competitive product reviews. Case completed in electromechanical automotive accessory related product category....

Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Emergency General Surgery, Hemorrhage, Peritonitis, Surgical Complications, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectum Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Laparoscopic Surgery

...He has held numerous hospital leadership positions, and has extensive experience in Trauma Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement. He is full time General Surgery Residency Teaching Faculty, is well-published, and is active in clinical research on a wide range of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Critical Care topics. He is passionate about providing his patients with the highest standards of care, and brings these same rigorous standards to malpractice case review for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience and expertise in Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, and General Surgery. CV and references available upon request.

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

...Actively involved in hospital quality, utilization review and peer review activities.

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - General emergency medical malpractice including all sizes of EDs:small community to tertiary academic, EMS, paramedic, law enforcement,helicopter,administration,disruptive physician

...o Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine (Volunteer) at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine o Current VP of company that staffs 500 emergency departments, helping to oversee more than 5000 providers in risk management and quality assurance issues o Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians o Past President of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians o Medical Director of California Highway Patrol o Extensive publication and speaking experience in the area of emergency medicine o Experienced expert witness I pride myself in timely and complete review of all matters. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology - Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia, Thoracic Anesthesia, Neuro Anesthesia, Critical Care, Trauma, Cardiac Arrest, Perioperative, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Recovery Room, Medication Error, Malpractice, Negligence, Anesthesia, Vascular Anesthesia, Robotics, Neonatal

...He gave frequent board review classes to residents. He presented on many topics pertaining to the field of Anesthesia as well as topics on healthcare communication and mental health in medicine to non-medical students. Dr. Tash also sat on the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement committee doing case review and peer-review work for over 10 years. He has presented at numerous Grand Rounds and during many Quality Improvement Committee Meetings. Dr. Tash is available to review cases or commit to being an Expert Witness on cases involving perioperative medicine. He is willing to review cases about both pediatric and adult anesthesia - preoperative exam/assessment/care, intra-operative anesthetic management, and post-operative management and disposition related issues (ie: the Recovery Room, discharge to home, hospital admissions)....

Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pregnancy/Ectopic, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, PE, Aneurysm, Pneumonia, Appendicitis, Intubation, Ischemia, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Airway Management, Fracture, Diabetic Ketoacidosis

...Wittenberg provides consultation for chart reviews, expert witness depositions, and testimony. Dr. Wittenberg is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). Dr. Wittenberg graduated from Temple University Medical School and completed his residency at Los Angeles County - USC Hospital. He currently works in Long Beach, CA at a 100,000 visit per year ER and also has experience at a community hospital with an ER census of 30,000 visits per year. Dr. Wittenberg also serves as the Medical Director of the ER, the Chair of the Quality Committee for his health system's physician society, as well as being significantly involved with the health system's sepsis program development and emergency medicine best practice team. Dr. Wittenberg has been recognized for excellence in teaching with awards from two residency programs.

Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Quality Assurance, Staff Development, Trauma Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Critical Care Transport, Trauma Transport, Nursing Administration, Sepsis, Core Measures

...I have developed, implemented and evaluated Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs for rotor, fixed-wing air ambulance and acute care hospitals. I have also developed, implemented and evaluated house wide, department specific and company mandated education programs to meet regulatory and governmental requirements. I have served as an expert witness and subject matter expert for acute care facilities and for fixed-wing air ambulance in legal matters which were specific to those entities. I have always had a fascination with puzzles and connections, review and investigation are a source for me to utilize my intellect and experience in the field of nursing to solve a problem or discover an error that by being identified, need never happen again. I am nationally certified in Critical Care and Flight Nursing. I have practiced in large, metropolitan facilities, teaching facilities and small rural facilities with a distinct lack of resources....

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Opioid Prescribing, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, CPR, Heart Attack/Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism/PE, Head Injury, Stroke/CVA, Aneurysm, Appendicitis, abdominal pain, Trauma, aortic dissection, Covid, Cauda Equina, epidural abscess, code blue, pneumonia, Insurance reimbursement, fraud

...Zheng is the Medical Director of Quality at Sharp-Rees-Stealy, a multi-specialty medical group. Dr. Zheng is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California San Diego and University of California Riverside. Since 2013, she has led an annual teamwork exercise for 350 students and faculty from three professional schools, which have been featured by the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She has presented at scientific conferences on inter-professional collaboration and pitfalls in emergency medicine. While working as the emergency medicine consultant for the VA Office of Inspector General, she published extensively on quality of care issues at the Veterans Healthcare Administration and briefed members of Congress on the findings....

Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Newborn, Cancer Screening, Cesarean, Childbirth, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Drug Interaction, Failure to Diagnose/Refer, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Hospital Infections, Hypertension, Hemorrhage, Pre-Eclampsia, Sepsis, Shoulder Dystocia, Uterine Rupture, VBAC

...She is passionate about patient safety and quality improvement and holds leadership roles on both Family Medicine and Obstetrics Safety Net Boards at her current institution. Dr. Alba is known for her curious mindset, thoughtful analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities both written and verbal. She is able to translate complex information into tangible, relatable concepts that when coupled with her warm bedside manner make her a seasoned physician consultant. Dr. Alba is efficient, thorough, and adherent to evidence-based guidelines when serving as an expert witness. Furthermore, she is dependable, calm under pressure, and charismatic making her well suited for testimonials and depositions. Please reach out today to partner with Dr. Alba for your next chart review or expert witness needs.

Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications - electrocution, electronics, networks, wireless, cellular, 5G, GPS, radar, LTE, cell phones, cell towers, base stations, SMS, quality sciences, applied research, RF, interference, radio, satellite, Internet, control systems, instrumentation, appliances, RFID, mobile, software, geolocation, geofencing

...He is published in several national and international peer-reviewed journals, and he has been a speaker at national and international technical conferences. Mark is currently the CEO of Discovery Engineering, as well as a researcher at the US Department of Commerce in Boulder, CO. His practice areas include electrical engineering, cellular, telecommunications & wireless, GPS, electronics, and applied research. Mark investigates electrical, electronic, wireless, and telecom systems. Cases revolve around design, use, defects, and malfunctions for legal, insurance, commercial, research, and government matters. Mark is experienced in the design, analysis, and testing of satellite, cellular, 5G, Internet, wireless, Wi-Fi, RF, RADAR, emergency and public safety comm systems, networks, telecom standards and protocols, data communications, GPS, instrumentation, and control systems. Understanding variability is crucial to controlling and improving processes....

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Quality, Safety, Inpatient Obstetrics, High Reliability, Peer Review, Standard of care, Best Practice, Ablation, Childbirth, Delivery, Fetal, Maternal, Heart Tracing, Cesarean, C-section, RCA, Liability , Midwife, Birth

Unique qualification in Obstetric Quality, Safety, High Reliability, Physician quality and safety metrics, Peer Review, RCA support, standard of care, best practice. Also experienced in Physician Engagement, Department Chair education and Medical Directorship. Electronic Health Record clinical support.

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medicine,EMS,Paramedic,Emergency Physician,ER,ED,Urgent Care,Cardiac,Heart Attack, Stroke,Sepsis,Motor Vehicle Accident,EMT,Trauma, Fracture,Injury,Pneumonia,Dissection,Embolism, Seizure,Gun Shot Wound,Appendicitis,Torsion,Triage, Quality Assurance,Guidelines,Utilization Review

Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician with extensive experience working in Emergency Departments of various size and degree of specialization (Rural to Urban, Community to Tertiary) including specialized trauma, stroke and cardiac centers, nationwide. Prior experience as a Paramedic in a busy and high acuity 911 system. EMS Liaison Physician. Developed systems and guidelines for hypothermia and STEMI care with extensive knowledge of guidelines dictating appropriate care. Expertise in Health Care Improvement, Health Policy, Telemedicine, and Patient Decision Making. Actively licensed in CA, CO, OK, WY, PA, NE, NM, TX, ND, ID, FL, AL, MO, and LA.

Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology - CRNA, hospital liability, airway, fire, aspiration, awareness, EMR/EHR Audit trails, capnography, dental, endoscopy, colonoscopy, intubation, non-OR anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), overdose, oversedation, positioning, post anesthesia care unit, PACU, central line, propofol, sedation

...Head of CRNA quality and safety for Yale New Haven Hospital – a 1,500+ bed level 1 trauma center. Has reviewed numerous adverse events for deviations from standard of care. Extensive public speaking experience.

Investigation, Security - Death, Murder, Suicide, Homicide, Drowning, Accidental Death, Crime Scene Reconstruction, Ballistics, Negligent Security, False Arrest, False Confession, Overdose, Medicolegal Investigations, Blood Spatter, Video Analysis, Scene Staging, Human Smuggling, Scene Management, Case Management, Testimony

...Exceedingly skilled in Interview & Interrogation, cold case review, crime scene management, crime scene reconstruction, processing, evidence collection, preservation, evaluating, interpreting and determining negligence on crime scenes, double-blind line-ups, witness identifications and statements, confessions, false confessions, police policies, and examining the human body for trace and biological evidence, wounds caused by gunshots, blunt objects, edged weapons, and patterned injuries caused by tool marks and evaluate blood spatter, tire wear, footwear, time of death and crime scene staging. Expended Countless hours for courtroom preparation, depositions, motions to suppress, and presented testimony in over one hundred misdemeanor, felony, and capital felony hearings, depositions, and trials....

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Transport, Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Sedation, Pediatric Cardiac Care, sepsis, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, ECMO

...I am focused on education as a professor of pediatrics and quality improvement. I was heavily involved in intra-collegiate debate and took 2nd in the country in the 1996 CEDA national debate championships. I attended medical school at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS and trained in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX. I am board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care. I have extensive clinical experience in Pediatric hospital medicine, Pediatric emergency medicine and Pediatric critical care. I practiced pediatric emergency medicine for 4 years at Children’s Medical Center Dallas which is the busiest pediatric ER in the country. I have been practicing pediatric critical care and hospital medicine for over 15 years at tertiary and quaternary centers....

Chemistry & Chemicals, Safety - Expert Witness Chemist, Industrial Hygiene, Indoor Air Quality, Analytical Chemistry , Vapor Exposure Simulation, Air Testing Laboratory, Air Quality Testing, Serivice Laboratory, Air by CCSquared, William H. Chapman, PhD, Hazardous Environment Simulation, Scientific Argument, Literature Review

William is a practicing chemist with extensive experience working for numerous analytical service and device manufacturers as a director, liaison, and key contributor, holds extensive practical knowledge in chemistry, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, and point-of-care clinical chemistry. He is the Founder of Air by CCSquared, a highly advanced air testing laboratory focused on solving problems in industrial hygiene and indoor air quality and has full access to this laboratory and its advanced instrumentation for casework. He has a proven record of developing strategies and solutions that yield positive, measurable results for clients, including the design of simulations of harmful environments (e.g. chemical vapor exposure)....

Toxicology, Mold - Mold, Drug Toxicology, Alcohol Toxicology, Lead, Chinese Drywall, Hydrogen Sulfide, Industrial Hygiene, Benzene, Mercury, Formaldehyde, Sick Building Syndrome, Fracking, Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology.

...He is also a certified medical review officer which is the designation required by the United States Department of Transportation for a physician to review drug and alcohol test results. Due to his interest in building related disease including mold, he has maintained a residential builder’s license in the State of Michigan for many years. During his service as Medical Director and Manager of Medical and Public Health Services for the City of Detroit, Dr. Chiodo was the chief physician in charge of all public health and medical services provided by the City of Detroit to over one million persons then living and working in the City of Detroit. This was a position of substantial public responsibility were at the time he had the direct telephone number to the United States White House in the event that he needed to contract the President regarding any public health emergency in Detroit needing the immediate attention of the President....

Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology - child abuse, malpractice, neglect, child sexual abuse, gastroenterology, hepatology, liver, infants, newborns, missed diagnosis, respiratory, disease, infection, weight loss, malnutrition, weight loss

...I am willing to serve as an expert witness to advocate for high-quality and safe medical care for children and their families. Most of my reviews have focused on protecting the rights of patients and families but I will consider all types of reviews. I have been in active practice for over 20 years and have never been the subject of any legal action. I have expertise in outpatient and inpatient pediatrics, missed diagnoses, child abuse, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, respiratory disease, and infant care. With my MBA training I am also familiar with hospital and clinic processes. Rapid turn-around on case reviews and medical research. Call, text, or email for free 15-minute screening phone/Zoom consultation.

Forensic Psychology, Substance Abuse - Forensic Psychological Evaluations, Parenting, Parental Alienation, Diagnosis, Competency to Proceed, Miranda Waiver, Coerced Confession, Mitigation, Psychosexual, MDSO, Physical/Sexual Abuse, False allegations, Trauma, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Abuse, Addiction, Malingering

...I utilize a combination of actuarial risk assessment instruments, psychodiagnostic tests, record review, and clinical judgment to form such opinions. I conduct a good number of evaluations for accused sex offenders, including MDSO (Mentally Disordered Sex Offender) and psychosexual evaluations. I incorporate all available collateral data, and I use instruments such as the Static-99-R and the Hare Psychopathy Checklist in order to bring the best in hard test data into the clinical opinions that I offer to the court. I will accept child abuse cases and I will accept child pornography cases. I will not accept Involuntary Civil Commitment for Sexually Violent Offenders cases (here in Florida they are called Jimmy Rice cases). I would explain my rationale for not doing so upon request. I have been found an expert in Dependency Court (Child Protective Services cases) hundreds of times over the years. I have testified for the prosecution and for the defense....

Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Women's health, women's emergency services, prenatal care, vaginal delivery, vaginal and perineal lacerations and repair, complications at birth, labor management, birth control management

...I am our Quality APP representative performing case reviews. Currently I have reviewed over 20 complicated cases and presented them to our quality committee. Leadership Positions: ·Former OBGYN Practice Provider Committee Chairperson, co-founder ·Labor and Delivery Quality committee representative ·Preceptor for Midwife and Nurse Practitioner students ·Hospital APP Quality representative performing peer case reviews for the entire hospital Certifications & licenses •Florida Board of Nursing RN/APRN9280963 2008, renewal in 2022 •AMCB Midwife certification 2012, renewal in 2022 Recent Education: LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT TRAINING | 2021| LEGALSTUDIES.COM AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY CONFERENCE LEGAL NURSE CONSULTING COURSE | 2017 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Medical Management, Risk Management - Healthcare risk management, patient safety, patient falls, medical errors, surgical errors, medication errors, delay in treatment, credentialing, root cause analysis, healthcare handoffs, hospital acquired conditions, infections, pressure ulcers, nursing home abuse

...Mackles’ healthcare career has been to provide access to the highest quality care; first, during his 23 years of practice as a neonatal physician and then, for the past 15 years, as a National Patient Safety Expert in all areas of medical practice. Dr. Mackles’ specific areas of expertise include: Prevention of Medical Errors, Risk Management, Healthcare Performance Improvement Strategies, Creating / Maintaining a Culture of Patient Safety Excellence, Healthcare Communication Protocols, Safe and Accurate Medication Delivery, Root Cause Analysis, Healthcare Technology, Medical Documentation, and Patient Safety in Hospitals. He places a strong focus on systemic problems inherent within organizations and with individual providers that result in adverse patient outcomes. Dr. Mackles plays many roles within the Healthcare space that include Expert Witness, Continuing Medical and Nursing Education Program Developer and Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Industry Consultant....

Neurology, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - Inpatient Rehab, Orthopedics, Stroke, Home Health, Neurointerventional, Neurointerventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, Nursing Administration, Clinical Trial Coordinator, Clinical Regulatory Analyst, Director of Quality, Neurointerventional Clinical Director and Comprehensive Stroke Registered Nurse

...As A former clinical regulatory analyst, I was responsible for maintaining the quality of care of all stroke patients. This included medical and endovascular management. I am currently the clinical director for a large, Neurointerventional Surgery practice in the state of Florida. I routinely review endovascular stroke cases and neuroimaging with our Neurointerventional Surgeons. This includes the diagnosis, treatment, and management of stroke. Specifically, I am adept in neurovascular imaging both in terms of anatomy (CT angiography) and physiology (CT Perfusion) allowing the determination of eligible neurovascular candidates. I am fully aware of the standard of care in this specialty. We also incorporate the current American Heart/American Stroke Association guidelines into our practice. Our physicians serve as expert witnesses and I am involved with this component of our practice also....

Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Forensic Engineering

...The overall benefit comes in the form of a quality, efficient, and effective design. M2E has a track record of successfully completed real estate projects. The Firm also provides real estate owners, developers, contractors, condominium associations, and management companies throughout the country with plan review, construction observations, due diligence inspections and reporting services. The Firm provides design engineering services to the construction industry and arbitration, litigation, mitigation and trial support, expertise and testimony to attorneys and their clients. As such, the Firm has been used by foremost law firms such as Greenberg Traurig, Ackerman Senterfitt and others.

Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO, architecture

...She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services. Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm. Ms. Myers has worked in the forensic field for over 20 years and has provided consulting expertise on a variety of project types including single and multi-family residential, industrial, health care, hospitality, office, commercial, educational, and retail....

Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess

...Pisula is experienced as an expert witness: o Provided reviews in 70+ cases since 2022 o Worked with both plaintiff and defense o Provided testimony at deposition and trial Dr. Pisula is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is experienced in multiple practice settings including level-one trauma centers, academic institutions, and low-resource facilities without broad specialty support. Dr. Pisula is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Mercer University and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has over 3,500 hours of teaching experience with residents and medical students. He also has administrative experience including current committee memberships medical and surgical quality. An example of Dr.Pisula speaking publicly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXFSHwi6s50

Obstetrics & Gynecology - HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS, COMPREHENSIVE GYNECOLOGY, HORMONE REPLACEMENT, PELVIC PROLAPSE, VAGINAL SURGERY, LAPAROSCOPY, FETAL TESTING, ABLATION, BIRTH INJURY, ECTOPIC PREGNANCY, ENDOMETRIOSIS, HYSTERECTOMY, GESTATIONAL DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION, FIBROIDS, HYSTERECTOMY, HEMORRHAGE, PREECLAMPSIA, VBAC

...I have done case and quality reviews regularly for 24 years. I regularly work clinically with residents.

General Surgery - General/Acute Care Surgery, Associate Professor of Surgery, Peer Review Chairman, Quality Committee Chairman, Standards of Care, Causation, Patient Safety, Operating Room Safety Standards, Operating Room Policies and Procedures, Sham Peer Review, External Peer Review, Federal/State cases.

...He has extensive experience in the areas of Peer Review, External Peer Review, Sham Peer Review, Bad Faith Peer Review and medical staff quality issues having served both as a member and as Chairman of various hospitals Peer Review Committees and Quality Committees. Dr Regan also does External Peer Review for Chartis (formerly Greeley). Dr. Regan has extensive experience as a Medical Expert Witness for both defense and plaintiff in Federal and State cases. Dr Regan has a proven track record. He is skilled at taking complex medical issues and breaking them down into teachable layman’s terms. He is experienced on opining as to Standards of Care and Causation. Dr Regan is also experienced in issues concerning safety of patients in the Operating Room and the perioperative period. Dr Regan is skilled in teaching retaining law firms the medicine of the case. Dr Regan also performs IMEs (Independent Medical Exams).

Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine - workplace exposure,work injury,environmental,allergy,asthma,mold,indoor air quality,chemicals,drugs,toxins,multiple chemical sensitivity,musculoskeletal,orthopedic rehab,chronic pain,traumatic brain injury,TBI,long Covid,catastrophic,physical impairment,long term disability,fitness for duty,accident

...Over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience and providing expert opinion in occupational medicine, internal medicine, rehabilitation, quality assurance, utilization review, medical policy, level of care, standards of care, causation, physical impairment, social security, and disability. Expertise in workplace exposures/injuries, musculoskeletal rehab problems, environmental, allergies, asthma, mold, indoor air quality, pain management, traumatic brain injury, long Covid, and catastrophic cases. Expert review, opinion, and testimony provided on behalf of individuals, employers, insurance carriers, defense and plaintiff attorneys, local, state, federal authorities, schools, and universities.

Construction, Building Inspection - Residential construction consultant, Construction consultant, Construction consultant for homeowners, Homeowner consultant, Construction consulting services, General contractor consulting, Building construction consultants, Attorney Consultation, Residential attorney consultation

...He supports attorneys in numerous ways, including: • Building code, permits, and other municipal legal reviews • Industry standard benchmarking and comparisons • Damage assessments and accountability determinations • Quality control oversights and other detailed examinations

Dentist, Periodontics - dental implants, extractions, periodontal disease, nerve injury, lack of informed consent, oral cancer, orthodontics, failed root canal or endodontics, dental accident, dental infections, failure to refer, failed crown or bridgework, dental hospitalizations, failure to diagnose, failed treatment

...Sushner provides consultations, record reviews, case evaluations, affidavits, certificates of merit, case reports, and testimony at depositions and trial. Dr. Sushner has been called upon to offer opinions in civil and criminal cases, accident cases as well as before state licensing boards. Dr. Sushner provides opinions and information involving the standard of care as it relates to tooth loss, dental nerve injury, facial numbness, dental related hospitalizations, dental implant failures, negligence, periodontal disease, oral pathology, oral surgery, failed crown and bridgework, failed hybrid and implant supported dental prosthesis, failed "All On Four" and "Teeth In A Day" implant cases, root canals, orthodontics, children's dentistry and general dentistry. Dr. Sushner provides clear and easy to understand case overviews that address the pertinent issues involved in each case. Dr. Sushner understands patients. Dr. Sushner understands dentists. Dr....

Automotive, Products Liability - wiring, electrical, fire, defect, design, failure, electronics, battery, motor, module, engineering, connector, instrument, cluster, speedometer, HVAC, charging, alternator, starter, validation, vehicle, automotive, forensic,

...A Six-Sigma Black belt trained strategic and systems thinker, achieved millions of dollars in cost and quality improvements by designing and launching various electronic modules and sub-systems, including Infotainment, Climate Controls, Electronics and Wiring. As a Ford Quality Supervisor, used my prior 23 years of design, warranty analysis and service experiences to coach electronic module and wiring engineers to improve their designs. Taught Ford and Supplier engineers industry standard engineering development and failure analysis methods (Failure Mode Effects Analysis; 8D; Pareto; Statistics; etc.) and ISO 9001 quality compliance disciplines. Trusted by Ford Management (1977-2017) to provide peer reviews and independent risk assessments for deciding approval or revision of selected designs for production....

Architecture, Construction - Hospital Codes, Surgery Center, Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Errors & Omissions, ADA Accessibility, Standard of Care, Building Code, Building Inspection, Building Materials, Construction Defect, Delays, Water Intrusion, Inspection, Roofing, Skilled Nursing, EIFS, Stucco, Cladding, Breach of Duty

...Department of Agriculture: Rural Development Multi year Replacement Hospital Buildings in Desoto County Represented HPH Hospice Multi-year program to develop state agency reviewed Inpatient Buildings across 4 country region Represented VenCor Multi-year redevelopment of Skilled Nursing and Hospital buildings across SE USA ADVANCED TRAINING State Agency for HealthCare Administration annual training National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, various in depth trainings TWO masters degrees and TWO graduate certificates in architecture and business. CERTIFICATIONS Board Certified Architect licensed and actively practicing Led regional office of national firm to become ISO 9001 Quality Management System certified President: Willingham Architecture 1999-Present design, consulting and project management for medical professionals

Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine - Sepsis, Shock, Pulmonary Embolus, Hemorrhage, ARDS, COVID-19, Asthma, COPD, Occupational Exposure, Airway Management, Hypercarbia, Hypoxia, Intubation, EMR, AI, Process Improvement, Quality, RCA, Aspiration, Code Blue, Healthcare Disparities, Social Determinants of Health.

...I have been involved with Medical Legal Review for over a decade. I have worked in multiple health systems across the country, and understand the impact of subtle regional differences in practice. I have held numerous leadership positions at the local and at the system level. In addition to participation on many Medical Executive Committees, I have served as the Medical Director of Critical Care Medicine at two facilities (Piedmont Atlanta and Piedmont Fayette), served as Chairman of Internal Medicine (Piedmont Atlanta) and I served as the Chairman of the Sepsis Taskforce for Piedmont Healthcare. I have vast experience with Key Performance Indicators/Quality Metrics related to Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. I have a deep understanding of Electronic Medical Records, and how the providers interface with them.

Emergency Medicine - Adult Emergency Medicine, chest pain, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism, appendicitis, perforated viscus, pneumonia, respiratory failure, sepsis, meningitis, fractures/dislocations, penetrating and blunt trauma, ectopic pregnancy, preclampsia, CVA/stroke, poisonings/overdose

...With 38 years of full time Emergency Medicine practice at a high volume/high acuity Level II trauma center (ranked in top 10 in annual ED volume by Becker’s Hospital Review), Douglas Krug has had over 120,000 patient encounters. Experience in supervising and teaching residents and APP’s since accredited Emergency Medicine residency program started in 2019. Served as Director of Emergency Department and member of Medical Care Evaluation (Quality Assurance) Committee. Education: BA degree in Biology (cum laude) - Colgate University. MS degree in Physiology and Biophysics (with distinction) - Georgetown University. MD degree (AOA honors) -Georgetown University School of Medicine. Emergency Medicine residency (Chief Resident) - Emory University Affiliated Hospitals.

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - surgeon, neurosurgeon, surgery, spine, neck, brain, injury, IME, CME, review, trial, travel, Atlanta, neurological surgeon, georgia

...McKalip has been trained in medical and legal records review and independent medical evaluation by SEAK, Inc. He has expensive experience in Workers Compensation evaluations of patients who present after personal injury incidents. He served on the Quality Improvement Workgroup of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and on the Board of the Florida Medical Association and has served as President of the Florida Neurosurgical Society. He is currently an active member of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Congress of Neurological Surgery. Dr. McKalip offers a detailed and comprehensive evaluation of medical records, independent medical evaluations, and subsequent deposition and trial testimony work. His turnaround is quick and his fees are reasonable. He has developed good working relationships with attorneys and insurance companies who have requested his expert services....

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Hospital Administration, ED Medical Director, Hospital Negligence, Central Line Placement, Heart Attack, Appendicitis, Sepsis, Aneurysm, Blood Clots, Pneumonia, Emergency Medicine, Thoracic Aortic Dissection (TAD), Hospital Standard of Care

...Frequent speaker on the subject of quality in healthcare. Extensive chart review experience focused on quality and adverse events. Special clinical interest in Pulmonary Embolism and Thrombolytics in an Acute Stroke. Serve as consultant to KEPRO, the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more than 30 states. Primary responsibility is to review medical records to see whether they meet the Standard of Care. Fellow of the American College of Physicians, American College of Physician Executives, and American College of Healthcare Executive and American College of Emergency Physicians. Active medical licenses in the states of Indiana, Illinois, Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Colorado.

Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess

...Pisula is experienced as an expert witness: o Provided reviews in 70+ cases since 2022 o Worked with both plaintiff and defense o Provided testimony at deposition and trial Dr. Pisula is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is experienced in multiple practice settings including level-one trauma centers, academic institutions, and low-resource facilities without broad specialty support. Dr. Pisula is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Mercer University and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has over 3,500 hours of teaching experience with residents and medical students. He also has administrative experience including current committee memberships medical and surgical quality. An example of Dr.Pisula speaking publicly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXFSHwi6s50

Construction, Construction Defects - Construction contracts, construction scheduling, construction estimating, construction project management, International Building Code, code compliance, industry standards, energy efficient building, high performance home building, land development, contractor registration, contractor licensing

...Oak Lawn, IL - 1972 to 1974 Site Engineer / Quality Control Representative / Superintendent- Carney General Contractors, Highland Park, IL - 1974 - 1975 Project Engineer - Morrison-Knudson Company, Inc., Boise, ID - 1976-1985 Project Engineer - Hunt Building Corporation, El Paso, TX 1985-1991 Builder & Operations Manager - Profile Home, Boise, ID 1991-1994 Builder & Operations Manager - Dave Evans Construction, Boise, ID -1994-1998 Builder - Chuck Miller Construction, Boise, ID - 1998-1999 Builder - Manager - Hidden Springs Building Company LLC - 1999 - 2001 President & CEO - Chuck Miller Construction Inc. 2001 - 2017 Chuck Miller Consulting LLC - 2017 - Present Chuck Miller Education Services LLC - 2017 - Present Chuck Miller Construction Inc....

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Disability evaluation and treatment, causation, evaluation of disabling injuries and diseases, Analysis iatrogenic harm caused by treatment for chronic pain syndromes, Analysis and review of mistaken attribution of liability related to the treatment of chronic pain syndromes, Peer review

...He currently serves as President of our state chapter of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, representative to our region’s Medicare Advisory Committee, member of the Providence Hood River Hospital Practice Review and Quality Improvement Committee, and Pain Management Consultant to medical licensing boards, physician evaluation groups, and peer review organizations.

Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering - Right-of-Way, Grading & Drainage, Hillside Homes, Due Diligence, Inverse Condemnation, Construction Defects, Wood Engineering, High-end Homes, Eminent Domain, Residential Structural, Land Use & Zoning, Permitting & Entitlements, Road & Highway Design, Land Use Planning, Local Government, Forensics

...At age 53, after two years of intensive research and peer reviewed writing, Mr. Wall graduated with his MPA and a 3.97 grade point average. Mr. Wall possesses the ideal skill set for Expert Witness work, grounded in his pursuit of lifelong learning, business acumen, Civil Engineering practice, graduate level forensic research and writing, and entrepreneurial mastery. This superlative skill set gives Mr. Wall the ability to write high impact Expert Reports and provide expert testimony that explains complex concepts in plain easy to understand language that settles cases. Mr. Wall serves as an Expert Witness, Forensic Engineer, and Consulting Engineer for the Civil and Structural Engineering, Land Planning, and Construction industries. As a Professional Civil Engineer and Educator, Mr. Wall utilizes his experience to provide high quality professional consulting services....

Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - diagnosis, disease management, disease treatment, specialty referrals, patient care plans, medication management, wellness, prevention, electronic medical records, outpatient clinic, inpatient care, concierge medicine

...I have spent over 16 continuous years on the hospital's multidisciplinary quality peer review committee, reviewing adverse and unexpected medical outcomes along with regular evaluation of medical staff performance and outcomes. I have been in concierge outpatient internal medicine practice with MDVIP since 2008. I spent several years as an XM Radio medical newscaster and interviewer, and I am able to use this experience in both public speaking and educating my patients.

Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Wound Care, Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Sores, Wound Prevention, Standard of Care, Nursing Home, Skilled facilities, Assisted living, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Diabetic Ulcer, Venous ulcer, Arterial ulcer, Surgical wound, Telemedicine, Medical Necessity, Malpractice , Fraud, Medicare B, Osteomyelits

...Dr Coraglio is also a peer physician medical chart auditor, where she reviews data to ensure the accuracy of the medical record and assess the quality of patient care. She is a Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP) by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM).

Economics, Financial - economic damages, antitrust, wrongful termination, contract disputes, valuation (divorce), statistical evidence, regression analysis, personal injury, wrongful death

...He serves as associate editor of The American Statistician, and his academic research has been published in high-quality peer-reviewed journals in the fields of economics, statistics, and finance. Scott is an active researcher and educator in the area of economic damages, publishing in journals like the Journal of Forensic Economics and the Journal of Legal Economics, and providing continuing education to lawyers and paralegals through IICLE and other forums. Scott's uses his expertise in economics, statistics, and financial matters to assist both plaintiff and defense lawyers in tort, antitrust, and contract cases. As an academic and researcher, his approach to loss and damages estimation is modern and rigorous. Equally important for litigation matters, he knows that evidence documentation is key to developing useful expert opinions, and he assists attorneys in the discovery process....

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition - Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Foreign body ingestions, Malnutrition, Failure to thrive, Rett syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, Celiac disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Abdominal pain, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Short Bowel syndrome, Neonatal cholestasis, Refeeding Syndrome, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy

...(2016) Presented at combined Rush and Stroger Grand Rounds, Chicago • Rectal Bleeding (2013) Presented at Pediatric Grand Rounds AI DuPont Hospital for Children, DE Physician Lecturer for Pediatric Residents and Medical Students (2016 to present) • Pediatric Nutrition 101 • Autism and Feeding Difficulties • Celiac Disease • Neonatal Cholestasis • Gastrostomy tube Inservice • Nutrition Jeopardy- Minerals and Vitamins • Gastrointestinal manifestations in Cystic Fibrosis • Pediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease • Food Sensitivities • Pediatric Enteral Nutrition • Gastroenterology Board Review • Clinical Nutrition Topics • Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Pediatric Resident Noon Conference • Inflammatory Bowel Disease Invited Speaker • How to Analyze and Interpret Growth? Can we catch Pediatric Malnutrition Early? (2023). Presented CME lecture to Department of Pediatrics at Rush Copley Medical Center Dept meeting....

Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation

...I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medicine participating in the teaching of medical students and residents.

Urology & Urological Surgery - Prostate Cancer, Robotic surgery, bladder cancer, testis cancer, kidney cancer, kidney stone, bladder stone, benign prostate hyperplasia, laparoscopic surgery, genital injury, ureter injury, bladder injury, ureter stone, ureteroscopy, laser surgery.

...Very busy clinically, academically productive with multiple current and past peer-reviewed medical articles. Member of our Institutional Surgery Quality and Safety Committee - to ensure evidence based medicine and ensure standard of care is being followed, NSQIP participant, member of our Institutional EMR (electronic medical record) committee, member of our institutional Pharmacologic and Therapeutics committee, instituted ERAS pathways for cancer surgery.

Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, outpatient medicine, primary care, electronic health records, healthcare informatics, urgent care, telemedicine, cardiology, oncology, intensive care, neurology, nephrology, medication error, pulmonology, gastroenterology

...Furthermore, he serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews (JPCRR), an open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal; and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Patel is an EPIC-certified physician informatics lead and develops IT solutions to improve patient care, and health outcomes as well as to reduce errors. He provides expert clinician input in developing solutions for a multitude of quality improvement and healthcare initiatives. Dr. Patel’s diverse experiences in healthcare delivery, quality improvement, healthcare informatics, and medical education make him well-equipped with the qualities needed in an ideal expert witness.

Health Informatics, HIPAA - Electronic Health Information Systems, (CPHIMS) Medical Records, Healthcare EDiscovery, (CEDS) Information Governance, Electronic Health Records, Health Insurance, Healthcare Compliance, Clinical Documentation, CEDS, RHIA, Quality Improvement (CPHQ)

Kimberly is a credentialed (MBA, MJ, PBCI, RHIA, CPHIMS, CEDS CPHQ, FAHIMA) healthcare ediscovery, HIPAA, information governance, quality management, and compliance professional with over 30 years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings. She is a national speaker and author on the topics of health information operations, including HIPAA, e-discovery, information governance and healthcare compliance. Kim has been an active member of the Health Level Seven (HL-7) Working Group responsible for review and development of the Records Management and Evidentiary Support (RM-ES) profile for the design and development of the functional profile for Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems since 2006. She has also been an active member and contributor in AHIMA task forces and working groups related to electronic discovery....

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - FDA, Medical Devices, FDA Compliance, FDA law, FDA Inspections, FDA medical device regulation, FDA medical device labeling, FDA regulation of clinical trials, FDA approval of medical devices. Medical Device Recalls, Medical Device Complaints, FDA Inspections

...Also eighteen years of industry experience as a mid-level manager and senior executive in clinical, regulatory, and quality in the medical device industry. Personally designed quality systems, prepared regulatory submissions (510(k), IDE and PMA) and managed 7 multi-center clinical trials for class 3 medical devices. From 1989-1993, was the Industry Representative on the FDA Circulatory Systems panel which reviewed over 30 PMA clinical studies for cardiovascular device. Serve as an expert witness for cases involving FDA regulation compliance for medical devices. Regularly perform webinars regarding FDA and issues regarding clinical studies and medical devices. Finally, a seasoned educator/speaker with over 150 public presentations to audiences ranging from senior executives, physicians, technical personnel, other medical personnel, major media, and the general public. Engaged as an Expert Witness in over 40 cases. deposed 10 times and testified in court twice.

Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatry, Foot Ankle Injury, Gait Exam, Gait Dysfunction, Injury Fracture Foot Ankle Knee Hip Lower Limb Back, Foot Ankle Surgery, Foot Ankle Arthritis, Lisfranc, Talus Calcaneus Fracture, Degloving, Amputation Toe Foot, Foot Ankle IME, Future Medical Needs, Life Care Plan, Walking Standing Pain

...Reporting outcomes backed with significant EBM data that shows how lower extremity traumatic events lead to long term loss of quality of life in clients and will often lead to the need for surgery at the knees, hips and low back.​ Product liability foot/ankle/lower extremity injury claims​​ Malpractice Cases, Podiatry or Orthopedic Surgeon Foot or Ankle Case Review and or File / Peer Review ​ IME / Case review of foot and ankle cases.

Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation

...I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medicine participating in the teaching of medical students and residents.

Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Labor & Delivery, Birth Injury, Birth Trauma, Maternal Morbidity & Mortality, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal Heart Rate, Hemorrhage, Prenatal Care, Intrapartum Care, Postpartum Care, Women's Health, Neonatal Care, Newborn Tongue Tie Revisions, Limited OBGYN Sonography, Cesarean First Assisting

...I have published; given numerous presentations; served on a state maternal mortality review board member; been treasurer of a state midwifery affiliate; worked with a national team to develop a sonographic certification process for midwives; and done international medical mission work. I was a 2019 St. Louis Business Journal ’40 Under 40’ awardee. I am also a fellow with the ACNM. I bring to the table extensive clinical training and experience; knowledge of current research; attention to detail; and an ability to articulate a position both verbally and in writing. As William A. Foster once said, "Quality is never an accident." I look forward to working with you!

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Codes, Concrete Failures, Steel Failures, Masonry Failures, Wood Failures, Corrosion, Seismic Design, Wind Design, Partial/Full Collapse, Prestressed Concrete, Post-tensioned Concrete, Facade performance, Cladding Failures, Vibration, Timber Construction, Timber Decay, Wood Decay, Tall Buildings

...I have been chosen Outstanding Reviewer, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering. (2020) and Outstanding Reviewer, ASCE Practice Periodical for Design and Construction. (2022). My major conference presentations include: - The Statistical History of US Tornadoes. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress (2022) - How Levels of Fabrication Precision Can Lead to Improved Quality in Light Frame Wood Construction. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress (2019) - Reducing Construction Defects and Design Errors in Timber Buildings. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress (2018) - Case Study: Four Story Assisted Living Facility Alleges Unacceptable Design and Construction Defects; What Can We Learn?. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress Conference (2015) My research publications have been cited 70 times by other researchers, according to Google Scholar.

Nursing Homes, Nursing Administration - Elder abuse, Elder neglect, Nursing Home abuse, Nursing professional malpractice, hospital, Home Health, Assisted Living, Nursing administration, Medication Errors, Nurse, Rehabilitation nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Life Care planning, Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation

...She is an Experienced Chief Nurse Executive, Hospital Director, and Corporate Consultant to multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities in the past, Director of Quality and Risk in a Rehabilitation hospital and experienced in all aspects of Administrative and internal clinical operations. Ms. Spitzer has 21 years of healthcare experience in various settings and has opined on multiple nursing issues as a Consulting Expert and as an Expert Witness. Ms. Spitzer has extensive knowledge of State and Federal Regulations as they apply to Long Term Care, acute care, and rehabilitation. As a Corporate Consultant, she was heavily involved in all aspects of clinical operations including survey preparations, plans of correction write ups, writing and updating policies and procedures, staffing issues, educating nursing staff on clinical skills, elder abuse allegations investigations and reporting, standards of care, and all other aspects of clinical care. Ms....

Pain Management - Medicine, Addiction Medicine - Chronic pain, Pain Management, addiction, opioids, substance abuse, Suboxone, MAT, MOUD, prescribing, controlled substance, DEA, medical board, regulations, Kentucky, Indiana, standards, harm reduction, anesthesiology, interventional pain, naloxone, overdose, preventive medicine, medical necessity

...In recognition of his clinical excellence and advocacy for universal access to quality healthcare, in 2006, Dr. Murphy was selected for the prestigious Mayday Pain & Society Fellowship Program, distinguishing him as one of America's leading experts in the fields of acute and chronic pain and pain management. Dr. Murphy has created educational programs recognized by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and the Federation of State Medical Boards. Nationwide, he has given presentations in concert with government regulators, law enforcement, physician groups, and other community organizations. His work has been featured in a diversity of media ranging from peer-reviewed medical journals, magazines and newspapers, to television, Internet sites, social media, and both the Kentucky and the Indiana board of medical licensure websites. A former Commander in United States Navy, with over 17 years of combined reserve and active-duty service, Dr....

Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess

...Pisula is experienced as an expert witness: o Provided reviews in 70+ cases since 2022 o Worked with both plaintiff and defense o Provided testimony at deposition and trial Dr. Pisula is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is experienced in multiple practice settings including level-one trauma centers, academic institutions, and low-resource facilities without broad specialty support. Dr. Pisula is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Mercer University and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has over 3,500 hours of teaching experience with residents and medical students. He also has administrative experience including current committee memberships medical and surgical quality. An example of Dr.Pisula speaking publicly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXFSHwi6s50

Environmental, Geology - RECAP, Chlorinated Solvents, Dry Cleaner, LDEQ, Site Investigation, Remediation, Phase I ESA, Corrective Action Plan, Groundwater Monitoring, Underground Storage Tank, Phase II ESA, Brownfield, VRAP, 29-B, Former Shooting Range, Gas Station

...Whitting, PG, is a Senior Geologist and Authorized Project Reviewer in Terracon’s Baton Rouge, LA, office. He has over 40 years of experience as a geologist with 30 years of experience in environmental consulting. Steve’s extensive experience includes agency interaction and planning, performing and managing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Statewide Order 29-B and Risk-Elevation/Corrective Action Program (RECAP) site investigations, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies, RCRA Facility Investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, soil, and groundwater remediation projects, and underground storage tank (UST) closures for governmental, commercial and industrial clients. Steve has worked on multiple brownfield sites where he prepared Work Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and was the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) during plan implementation....

Nursing Home Administration, Long Term Care - LNHA, Expert, True Review, Leadership Development, Team Building, Experienced, Change Management, Operations Management, Building Renovation, Interim Leadership, Quality Improvement, Regulatory Oversight, Risk Management, Maine, Nursing Home Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Improvement

...Edward's commitment to maintaining a 5-star rating for one facility over a 6-year period, achieving the AHCA Silver Award for Quality, and successfully leading a $16 million renovation showcases his dedication to quality care and facility improvement. His track record of achieving and exceeding company targets, reducing staff turnover rates, and implementing effective rehabilitation programs highlights his ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster a positive care environment. With a background in social work, a graduate certificate from Harvard University, and active memberships in prestigious healthcare associations, Edward J. Stewart is well-equipped to provide expert insights into nursing home administration, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. Notable Accomplishments: Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Administrators (ACHCA) since 1996. Led three skilled nursing facilities with bed capacities up to 144 beds over an 8-year period....

Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering - embedded systems, operating systems, computer software, automotive electronics, medical devices, industrial automation, computer security, software malfunction, programming languages, reverse engineering, source code review, software quality

Michael Barr is a former adjunct professor of computer engineering with more than twenty-five years of experience in the software industry, including over a decade spent developing software for embedded systems. Software he wrote has powered millions of products. Mr. Barr is the author of three books and more than seventy articles and papers about embedded software design and architecture and is internationally recognized as an expert in the field. He is also a founder of three companies, including Barr Group. In his work as a software expert witness, Mr. Barr has testified more than twenty times before judges and juries in matters ranging from patent infringement and validity to product liability to theft of copyrighted software and trade secrets. He has been qualified in U.S. and Canadian courts as an expert in computer software, electrical engineering, and satellite TV security and piracy.

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB, Obstetrics, OB/GYN, OBGYN, pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, c-section, cesarean section, forceps/vacuum delivery, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, gynecology, hysterectomy, myomectomy, dilation & curettage (D&C), tubal ligation, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, bowel & ureter injury

Over 25 years of professional experience, academic training, and a broad and in-depth knowledge of healthcare environments that allows me to review medical facts and provide a thorough, fair and impartial assessment of the subject of the legal action. I manifest strong interpersonal relations and draw on a wide range of communication skills to inform, engage and provide complete, objective, and helpful information to both defense and plaintiff attorneys. I draw on those same skills to provide testimony regarding the standard of care that is easily understood by all parties involved in the matter. I have greater than 10 years of experience serving as chairman and/or a member of a hospital or organization committee, such as hospital medical board, compliance committee, advisory committee, quality assurance/physician performance improvement committee and peer review committee....

Emergency Medicine, Long Term Care - COVID, overdose, anaphylaxis, appendicitis, fraud, hospital administration, mental health, aortic dissection, sexual assault, myocardial infarction, fractures, negligence, sepsis, wound care, trauma, cardiac arrest, brain hemorrhage, stroke, medical devices, aneurysm, nursing home, opioids

...Experience in hospital administration reviewing standards of care and implementing numerous quality of care and utilization programs. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and highly experienced expert witness, having reviewed over 200 cases and having testified in 4 depositions in the past 3 years. Retained in federal, criminal, and civil cases. Education/Training: University of Michigan (B.S.) University of Toledo (M.D.) Johns Hopkins University (MBA) Specialty: Emergency Medicine Areas of focus: Emergency Medicine Sepsis Wound care Cardiovascular Disease Infectious Diseases Stroke Hospital/Healthcare Administration Personal Injury Automobile Accidents Nursing Home Negligence COVID Fraud/Abuse Forensics Product Liability Long Term Care

Mechanical Engineering, Products Liability - Plumbing, Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Industrial Accidents, Heavy Equipment, Hunting Equipment, Manufacturing, Aviation, Origin and Cause, Pressure Vessels, Intellectual Property, Fire and Explosion Investigation

...Kiddy's experience includes all aspects of a product life cycle such as early stage R&D, product development and qualification, manufacturing, quality control, and failure analysis. Dr. Kiddy is a registered professional engineer in five states, a certified fire and explosion investigator, and an FAA certified drone pilot. Dr. Kiddy's also has substantial experience in intellectual property matters ranging from invention disclosures, patent writing, patent prosecution, and continuing through IP disputes. Dr. Kiddy has been awarded nine U.S. patents and at one time managed a patent portfolio consisting of over 300 U.S. patents. Further, Dr. Kiddy has provided expert services in Inter Partes Reviews and IP litigation. As an expert witness, Dr....

Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics - Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Older adults, Falls, Delirium, Trauma, Infections, Capacity, Sepsis, Dementia, Pain management, End of life care, Wound Care, Syncope, Functional decline, Pneumonia, Atrial fibrillation, Weakness, Urinary tract infection, Polypharmacy

...I serve as an associate clinical director and director of geriatric emergency medicine of a busy, urban, Department of Emergency Medicine and am a member of the internal peer review committee. In these roles, I have had the opportunity to lead numerous clinical case reviews with an eye toward safety and quality improvement. With dual academic appointments as Assistant Professor of both Emergency Medicine and Medicine, I participate in the education of a wide variety of health sciences trainees including medical students, resident physicians and fellows. As such, I have lectured locally, regional and nationally on matters in general emergency medicine and geriatric emergency medicine with a strong publication record on similar topics. I am actively engaged in research and maintain a clinical practice within the fields of internal medicine, geriatrics and emergency medicine.

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine

...Highly experienced in: Disability Evaluations, IME's, Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning, Personal Injury, Chart Reviews , Expert Witness activity, Report Writing. Expertise: PM&R, Neurological Rehab, MSK, Pain, Addictions & Integrative Medicine As a published author with formidable academic background, Dr. Young combines quality expertise with professionalism & customer service. Dr. Young combines quality expertise with professionalism & a high commitment to customer service. An experienced academic & writer & international lecturer, Dr Young has published multiple scientific articles in a diverse and prestigious array of medical journals. Dr. Young has published several medical books. Superb writing and oratorical skill with a commitment to quality, timely and user-friendly service. Extensive career background in Vocational rehabilitation, Disability Evaluation, Chart review and medicolegal advocacy & expert opinion.

Medical Management, Internal Medicine - Hospital Liability, Hospital Negligence, Hospital Administration, Peer Review, Delayed Diagnosis, Missed Diagnosis, EMTALA, Sepsis, Falls, Sexual Assault, Infection Prevention, Credentialing, Privileging, Anticoagulation, Wrong Site Surgery, Medication Error, Safe Discharge

Award winning and highly experienced patient safety physician executive. 20+ years of Hospital and Health System Administration Experience including Chief Quality Officer for 1,900 bed and 4,000 physician healthcare system. Founder and Former President of Society of Physician Quality Officers. Co-Founder and Senior Advisor: Harvard Medical School Quality and Patient Safety Fellowship. 20+ Years’ experience overseeing quality, patient safety, and developing procedures, policies, clinical guidelines and protocols. National and international teaching experience. Harvard educate and trained. Harvard Faculty. Past Vice-President, Board of Directors, Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Error....

Diabetes, Environmental - Diabetes, Diabetes in the Workplace, Disability, Diabetes Technology, Insulin pumps, CGM, Obesity, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Environmental Illness and Injury, Occupational Illness, Environmental Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Emergency Management of Toxic Events; Medical Surety

...proposal for a retrospective epidemiologic study of the Chemical Agent Munition Disposal System, Deseret Chemical Depot, Utah..........Medical Consultant; Occupational and Environmental Health, US Army Program Manager for Chemical Demilitarization, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland..........Principal Investigator: Analysis of NAS Atsugi Health Risk Assessment data (1985-2001) to determine need for cohort medical screening..........Author: Rewrite and update Hospital HAZMAT Operations course for FEMA/CSEPP..........Author: Rewrite and update the US Army Chemical Materials Agency Heat Strain Control Program SOP and teaching modules..........Principal Investigator: Develop analytic cost models for Hearing Conservation and Cadmium Surveillance for Army Occupational Health Program..........Author: Pandemic Influenza Management Plan for the Office of Health Affairs, Dept of Homeland Security..........Principal Investigator and Author: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detainee Health Care Quality...

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care: Dr. Cannell can testify himself for PAs and NPs as well as provide malpractice case merit review, expert witness, deposition, and expert testimony.

...He can testify himself for PAs and NPs as well as provide malpractice case merit review, expert witness, deposition, and expert testimony. Dr. Cannell reviews cases objectively with an eye on the standard of care. He reviews depositions and submitted medical records, reviews and prepares affidavits of merit for medical negligence claims along with assisting the attorney with suggested questions and avenues to pursue during discovery. He will prepare expert opinion at the request of counsel along with video depositions. Completed Leadership and Management Training with a Certificate from the Center of Healthcare Leadership and Management (CHLM) through the AAPA. Advanced training from the Institute on Healthcare Improvement: Triple Aim, Quality and Safety, Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Management, Quality Improvement, Advanced Communication, and Patient-Centered Care. FEMA advanced training for Healthcare Providers....

Emergency Medicine - Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aneurysm, Aortic dissection, Arrhythmia, DVT, Ectopic Pregnancy, Heart Attack, Infection, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Bowel, Failure to Diagnosis, Overdose, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Seizure, Sepsis, Stroke, Testicular torsion, Trauma

...For over 25 years he has been in leadership roles including quality director, clinical director and chief of the department which has involved regular and current ongoing case reviews.

Pharmaceutical Research, Chemistry & Chemicals - API process development, API manufacturing, Solid state and physicochemical characterization, enabled formulation development, drug product development, drug product manufacturing, stereochemistry, process impurity identification, control, synthetic route selection, preformulation, polymorphism

...excipients and standards • Vendor Selection, Engagement and Management o API, drug product, analytical, custom synthesis, QA and regulatory support o Creation of requests for proposal o Definition of scope of work, deliverables and timelines o Facilitation of performance and completion of work o Technology transfer - assembly of tech transfer packages, performance of tech transfer to and between vendors and organizations o Excellent vendor network • Problem Solving o Troubleshooting of chemical process development and API manufacture, drug product process development and manufacture, analytical method development o Leadership of expert teams in the solution of complex technical problems o Broad, multidisciplinary consultant network • Assistance with Strategy and Management of Drug Development Programs o Coordination of CMC activities o Liaison between technical functions, regulatory, QA; Effective, clear communication across disciplines • Technical and Regulatory Documentation o Drafting, review...

Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Orthopedic Injuries, Difficult Airway, Emergency Procedures, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Procedural Sedation, Medical Simulation, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Clinical Operations

...He has authored several peer-reviewed publications and lectured on key topics in emergency medicine. Recently, Dr. Meguerdichian received the Outstanding Faculty Educator Award for his efforts in medical education, simulation and curriculum development within the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency Program. More recently, Dr. Meguerdichian has taken on an administrative leadership role within the BWH Department of Emergency Medicine as the Director of Observation Medicine. In this role, he provides clinical oversight, guides operational decisions, and performs quality reviews for the care provided within the observation units at both the main academic campus and community hospital for the BWH system. Dr. Meguerdichian has completed the SEAK Expert Witness Training Course. He is an excellent communicator and educator. He is professional, easily accessible, and highly dependable.

Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - General Anesthesia, Postoperative complications, Critical Care, ICU, Difficult Airway, ACLS, Shock, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Perioperative medicine, PACU, Orthopedic anesthesia, General surgery, Endoscopy, Airway Management, Spinal Anesthesia, Informed Consent, Central Line, Cardiac Arrest

...He is the director of Quality Improvement in the Surgical ICU at MGH, and reviews all cases of death or complications for monthly M&M conference. He also cares for patients who have suffered a cardiac arrest/"code-blue", need CPR after a "rapid-response event", or need emergent intubation. He has practiced critical care in academic and community environments. He has written multiple book chapters and has lectured about anesthesia and critical care. He was recognized as one of the "Best Teachers" in the department in 2021.

Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine - Myocardial Infarction, Epidural, Abscess, Dissection, Embolism, Trauma, Infection, Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Aneurysm, Ectopic, Torsion, Fracture, Stroke, Overdose, Pneumonia, Arrhythmia, Meningitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Thrombosis, Appendicitis, Difficult Airway, Stevens Johnson, Seizure,Gangrene

...More than 150 medico-legal case reviews, 22 depositions and 3 trial testimonies. Over 34 years of emergency department clinical practice. Clinical Assistant Professor of Medical Science at Brown Medical School. former Attending Physician, Rhode Island Hospital Emergency Department/Level I Trauma Center. Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Board Certified in Emergency Medicine 1993-2021. Director of Quality Assurance Emergency Care Center of Sturdy Memorial Hospital Attleboro, MA for 28 years. Conducted over 1,500 Quality Assurance Case conferences, Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Tribunal Member. Certified by American College of Cardiology in EKG reading. Consultant to Worcester County District Attorney.

Diabetes, Endocrinology - Diabetes, Hypertension, Lipids, Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, Thyroid, Hypoglycemia, Hypogonadism, Hypercalcemia, Medical Informatics, Health Informatics

...He is Director of Quality at the Division of Endocrinology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Turchin is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the fields of diabetes and chronic cardiometabolic disease and an experienced general endocrinologist. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and has given numerous national and international lectures. Dr. Turchin serves as the Medical Lead for the American Diabetes Association's Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia initiative. He has also served as the Founding Chair of American Diabetes Association Health Care Delivery and Quality Improvement Interest Group and a member of the Endocrine Society Quality Subcommittee. Dr. Turchin is also a leading expert in medical / health informatics. He has a Master’s in Medical Informatics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a Fellow of American College of Medical Informatics. Dr....

Emergency Medicine - Credentialing, Quality, Patient Safety, Strangulation including Erotic Asphyxiation, EMS, Sepsis, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular Torsion, Pneumonia, MCOLES Training (Michigan Coalition of Law Enforcement Standards)

...Currently he is Credentialing Chair and has served as Quality Chair of Hurley Hospital in Flint, Michigan. His role as Physician Advisor for Utilization Review requires the review of 1000+ cases/year. He is also involved in his hospital's Medical Legal Review Committee. In addition, Dr. Boczar has served as an Oral Board Examiner (ABEM) for several years. Dr. Boczar has previous expert witness/medical legal case review experience and has completed MCOLES training. He has served as an expert witness in numerous strangulation/erotic asphyxiation cases. Publications include book chapters as well as numerous journal articles. Additionally, Dr. Boczar has served as a Medical Director for a community hospital Emergency Department as well as currently negotiating all insurance contracts for the hospital where he is employed.

Vascular Surgery - Carotid Artery Stenosis/Occlusion, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Critical Limb Ischemia, Acute Limb Ischemia, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Hemodialysis Access, Endarterectomy, Thrombectomy, Peripheral Bypass, Angioplasty, Angiogram, Varicose Veins

...As one of the founding members in 2014, I continue to be involved in this weekly multi-disciplinary collaborative case review of challenging patients with various pathologies of ischemic brain events. Also, during most of my time in Grand Rapids, I have been the quality lead of our busy vascular surgery group. That position has kept me heavily involved in our group’s quality metrics, and constantly seeking strategies to improve patient outcomes. It has also given me the opportunity to participate as a Physician Champion in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Collaborative Quality Initiative (BMC2), in which I have assisted in review of internal and external medical case records for determination of appropriateness of care.

Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors

...Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters. NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Official by the State of Ohio. Numerous Ohio Board of Building Standards Approved Courses and Presenter. Appearances and testimony before the Ohio Board of Building Appeals. Professional Experience Principle Architect in a firm established in 1983, providing design services on a wide range of projects, including civic, recreational, commercial, educational, medical, and code consultation work....

Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Pediatric Acute Care

...Haidar has authored numerous research articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals and has taken a leadership role in Quality Improvement projects. Here are a few featured articles: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30308676/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30308677/ https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(16)31209-4/fulltext https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28838528/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34189184/

Industrial Hygiene, OSHA - Chemical & Biological Hazard Assessment, Pharmaceutical Containment, Covid Pandemic Risk Assessment, Bioaerosols, Air Disinfection Technologies, Ergonomic Musculoskeletal Disorders, Noise, Respiratory Protection, Indoor Air Quality, Dermal & Inhalation Exposure Modeling, Statistical Analysis

...I have interviewed on ABC Good Morning America program and ABC News regarding the Covid Pandemic and indoor air quality solutions. Authored multiple articles for peer-reviewed publications and lectured extensively at ASHRAE, AIHA, Pharmaceutical, and ACGIH conferences regarding industrial hygiene program management, pharmaceutical containment, indoor air quality and facility pandemic occupancy and strategies. Extensive expertise in pandemic, Covid-19 response management including chemical and non-chemical disinfectant exposure evaluation and controls. Domestically and internationally recognized for leadership service to the IH profession as an Executive Officer, Chair and/or Director for the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, the Occupational Hygiene Training Association and the Joint Industrial Hygiene Ethics Education Boards of Directors and a number of AIHA and ASHRAE Committees....

Long Term Care, Internal Medicine - Assisted Living, COVID-19, Choking, Dysphagia, Elopement, Falls, Geriatrics, Hospice Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, Medical Malpractice, Motorized Mobility Scooter Collision, Nursing Homes, Post-Acute Care, Safety, Suicide, Pressure Injury, Pressure Ulcers, Wound Care, Wrongful Death

...Expert in long-term care medical and administrative oversight (8 skilled nursing facility medical directorships; 1000+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in assisted living medical and administrative oversight (5 assisted living facility medical directorships; 500+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in hospice medical and administrative oversight (2 hospice agency medical directorships; average daily census 400+ hospice patients, 3 Midwestern states). Five years teaching Internal Medicine residents and nurse practitioners about nursing home and residential care. Chief Medical Officer for one of the largest Catholic Long-Term Care/Senior Living companies in the United States (26 skilled nursing facilities comprising 2,100+ beds, 28 assisted living facilities comprising 2,100+ units, 5 Midwestern states). Holds active medical licenses in multiple Midwestern states.

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Board Certified Emergency Medicine, 29 years of full-time emergency medicine practice, Team leader, Trained communicator, Trusted educator, Advanced military leadership, Hundreds of patient care charts reviewed as medical director, quality leader and utilization management liaison.

.... • Serviced as Department Chair, Medical Director, Credential committee chair, and Utilization review liaison in Hospital system with over 50,000 emergency visits per year. Reviewed hundreds of patient charts for quality, medical management and sentinel events. Counseled multiple physicians on process improvement and quality care issues. Trauma site review physician in Wisconsin with over 50 trauma state variations. • 29 years of emergency medicine practice includes diverse experience in urban and rural facilities, all levels of trauma care from level I to small level IV facilities. • Directly involved in developing comprehensive stroke center, cardiac center and trauma system in Western Wisconsin. • Heavily invested in continuing education of ED staff, ED residents, APC and Medical students from area colleges. • EMS medical direction, real world training in disaster medicine and incident command processes....

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Stroke, Headache, Chest Pain, Pulmonary Embolism, Myocardial Infarction, Dissection, Abdominal Pain, Orthopedics, Sedation, Malpractice, Medical Direction, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Risk Management

...In addition to clinical mastery, I have a wealth of additional experience in ED medical direction, physician leadership, case reviews for clinical quality, process improvement, and medical malpractice claims navigation. Please see the attached CV for additional details.

Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Nursing Administration, Nursing Standard of Care, Hospital Nursing Care, Medical Record Review, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Restraints, Joint Commission, Defense, Plaintiff, Suicide Prevention and Ligature Resistant Consulting.

...Additionally, she has served as the Nursing Administration representative for various quality and performance improvement committees and task forces. Kim’s experience also includes an in-depth knowledge base and preparation for Joint Commission surveys. She will provide a comprehensive medical record review as well as an expert opinion and summary utilizing an in-depth literature review. She has both recent deposition and trial experience. Kim remains in active practice.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

...Finally, I have been the chair of the committee that oversees and reviews all cardiac arrest cases in our hospital since July of 2018 and have instituted multiple quality improvement projects that have collectively resulted in improved survival following in-hospital cardiac arrest. I am an expert in resuscitative medicine and am very familiar with the evidence and literature that exists regarding pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest.

Orthopedic Surgery - General Orthopedic Surgery, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), Fracture Care, Sports Medicine including Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Sprains, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis

...Luke's Hospital Orthopedic Services LLC, he has been involved in decisions and consultation regarding patient satisfaction, staff education, implant evaluation and purchasing, operating room efficiency, and quality assurance. He has been the hospital's User/Coordinator to the American Joint Replacement Registry. Dr. Piontek is available for Consultation, Chart Review, Depositions, and Trial Testimony.

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Pain (spine, nerve, joint, soft tissue), Interventional pain management (epidural steroid/other injections, nerve blocks), Opioids/pain medications, Second opinion, Ineffective/failed spine/other surgeries, Complex/catastrophic cases, CRPS/RSD, Back pain, Motor vehicle accidents, chronic pain

...He is also a prominent California State Qualified Medical Evaluator and a member of the Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) Subject Matter Expert Panel and the Report Quality Panel, which oversees and promotes the quality of medical-legal reporting in the State. Workers compensation judges have repeatedly appointed Dr. Baroumand as the medical-legal evaluator in complex cases that other evaluators could not handle. Dr. Baroumand is a double board-certified subspecialist practicing Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has a reputation as "the go-to guy" for the most challenging clinical and medical-legal cases. Dr. Baroumand graduated in the top 10 percentile of his medical school in 1997 and completed his specialty training at Columbia University and the Medical College of Wisconsin....

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Airway, Appendicitis, Asthma, Child Abuse, Febrile Illness, Fractures, Elder Neglect, Procedures, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Simulation, Stroke, Wounds, Psychiatric Emergencies, Sedation, Trauma, Ultrasound, Non-accidental trauma, Newborn Care, Quality Improvement, Vascular access, Video laryngoscopy

...A few highlights from my CV include experience interim Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Quality Director, peer reviewer for private company, peer review committee member at academic center, pediatric child abuse liaison at academic center. In addition to chart review, I am an experienced writer and have authored a book chapter, case studies and research articles.

Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - radiology, diagnostic radiology, MRI, MR, CT, CAT , US, ultrasound, x-ray, xray

...During my years in private practice I have experience providing forensic radiology consultations and medicolegal reviews . After graduating with honors Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) from Rutgers Medical School, I did my residency in diagnostic radiology at Cornell-NSUH hospital and became certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). Afterwards I completed a fellowship and held a clinical instructor teaching position at the prestigious, word-famous Johns Hopkins Hospital. Subsequently I joined private practice radiology and held positions as Chief Division of Ultrasound, Director of two different imaging centers, and more recently Chief Division of Body Imaging of one of the largest radiology practices in the country and in the world, Virtual Radiologic (Vrad). I complete more than then necessary requirements of continuing medical education (CMEs) every year and regular attend radiology conferences....

Education & Schools, School Safety - Title IX, 1983, wrongful death, school and youth-serving agency liability, negligent hiring, personal injury, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying, physical abuse, student/child supervision, special education, child custody & school review, school security, daycare, camps, colleges & universities.

...Determining the merit of a case, assisting with the development of pleadings, deposition focus and questions, conducting file and deposition review and analysis, developing expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and trial are some of the services provided. Through the experience of its founder, Dr. Edward Dragan, and expert witness, Dr. John Doherty, along with a highly trained staff, School Liability Expert Group provides quality comprehensive services for plaintiff and defendant attorneys in high-profile and complicated cases. John F. Doherty Ed.D. is an experienced public and private school educator who has focused his work on improving schools through effective hiring practices, supervision and training of staff, and building a school culture of sustainability. He has over 35 years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, Department Chair, Coach, and Teacher. Dr....

Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Anesthesia, Chronic Pain Management, Nerve Blocks, Airway/Difficult Airway, Sedation/ Propofol (Diprivan), Sedation by non-anesthesiologist practitioner, Life Care Planning, Ambulatory Anesthesia, Office Anesthesia, CPR, Central Lines, Trauma Anesthesiology, Critical Care Surgery,

...He has worked as part of the Quality Assurance (QA) committee where he reviewed hundreds of charts and offered his opinion on the anesthetic care of various patients. He is also an author of 2 anesthesia books and over a dozen book chapters and was recently awarded a grant to study the effects of a new pharmaceutical drug on airway pressures. He is also the Section Editor for the Perioperative Medicine Journal. Dr. Gupta has over 8 years of experience reviewing records and has been trained by SEAK as an expert medical witness. Dr. Gupta enjoys teaching, lecturing, and writing about anesthesia. He is a talented debater and lecturer and has given national presentations in the field of Anesthesiology. He is an expert in all areas of anesthesia including patient safety, perioperative processes, surgical positioning, orthopedic anesthesia, same day surgery, obstetric, trauma, pediatric, neurosurgical, critical care, thoracic, cardiac, and regional (nerve block) anesthesia.

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Concussion, Abdominal Pain, General Surgery, Colon Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sports Injury, Sepsis, Brain Death, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pre-hospital Care, Burn Injury, Standard of Care, Surgical Complications, Chart Rev

...I have significant clinical and administrative leadership experience and have lead numerous peer and quality group review committees and group case reviews. Currently, I serve as the Director of Surgical Outcomes and Research and help to lead several initiatives related to peer surgical case review as well as patient quality and safety. I also have significant experience in reviewing and evaluating surgical cases for complications, errors, appropriate management and care as well as serving as an expert witness in numerous medical-legal cases. I have a breadth of experience in graduate and undergraduate medical education and have also obtained an Executive Healthcare MBA degree. I am considered to be a content expert in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery and Healthcare Quality....

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - traumatic and degenerative cervical,lumbar,thoracic disease,IONM,cauda equina syndrome,XLIF,TLIF,ALIF,ACDF,ambulatory surgery center,instrumentation,IMEs,workers compensation,MVA,IRB,hospital employment,surgical consent,hosptial credentialing,navigation and robotic surgery,kyphoplasty,

...Levine has served and continues to serve on multiple hospital committees including Medical Executive, Medical Quality, Surgial Peer Review and Surgical Council. In addition to numerous publications and presentations, Dr. Levine is a text book editor, peer review journal reviewer and orthopaedic journal advisory board member. He remains active organizing, chairing and moderating numerous spine meetings. Other leadership roles include serving as the 224th President of the Medical Society of New Jersey and 51st President of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Levine is a seasoned spinal surgeon who can meticulously analyze a medicial case and effectively educate others.

Nurse, Nursing Homes - Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Pressure Ulcers, Falls, Resident Rights, Neglect, Quality Care, Bed Sores, Wounds, Falls, Fractures, Expert Report, Affidavit of Merit, Injury, Legal Nurse Consulting, Testify, Deviation, Medical Record Review, Negligence, RN Expert Witness, Registered Nurse

...Rebecca is actively involved in ensuring quality of care in Nursing Homes. She has expert knowledge with FALLS and PRESSURE ULCERS. Additionally, Rebecca is a clinical professor who provides hands on clinical instructions to RN students. Rebecca is available to review medical records, provide affidavit of merit, write expert reports and served as expert witness at deposition and trial. Rebecca provides expert services to both plaintiff and defendant attorneys. Areas of Expertise Pressure Sore/Ulcer/Injury, Falls/Fracture, Medical Records Review, Nursing Home State and Federal Code, Residents Quality of Life, Resident Rights, Standards of Practice, Nursing Neglect/Negligence, Depositions, Affidavit of Merit, Expert Report, Chronology, Timeline, Expert Testimony.

Emergency Medicine - ER, Emergency Department, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Room, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Urgent Care, Fast Track, Emergency Physician, ABEM, FACEP,

...In this capacity, I have extensive experience with quality and peer review, emergency department operations, postgraduate medical education, and customer service. I have been performing medical expert reviews and depositions on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants since 2014.

Engineering, Construction Defects - Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care

...Reviewed numerous reports regarding the matter includ-ing structural, repair/maintenance, operations related etc. to determine opinion. The matter settled favor-ably for our client prior to federal court trial. Psychiatric Hospital Facility – North Carolina – Evaluated a $28M (million) construction claim by the general contractor against a hospital facility concerning a $100M facility construction project. Developed an expert opinion and report for general construction issues, constructability, design revisions, and corresponding delay analysis for mechanical, HVAC, electrical, smoke and fire, structural, security and building automation systems. Reviewed findings with multi – discipline experts for mediation, leading to a negotiated settlement favorable to our client....

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarean Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Postpartum and GYN Surgery complications, PAP monitoring, Hysteroscopy

...She also served on the Quality Improvement Committee reviewing and presenting cases to the board monthly. She is practicing with a State Medical License in New York City where she is active in working with and teaching physician assistants, residents and medical students. She specializes in obstetric & gynecologic emergencies (postpartum hemorrhage, emergency cesarean deliveries, vacuum delivery, forceps delivery, labor management, fetal heart rate monitoring, vaginal birth after cesarean section, postpartum complications, ectopic pregnancies, ovarian torsion, miscarriages, gynecological surgery and surgical complications), as well as Office OBGYN, Pap smears, STD testing, Birth Control Counseling and GYN surgeries (hysteroscopy, laparoscopic surgery, tubal ligation, open abdominal surgeries such as hysterectomy, myomectomy). Dr. Afsar is known to have excellent bedside manner and rapport with patients and colleagues alike....

Emergency Medicine - Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Critical Care, Stroke, Sepsis, Foreign Bodies, Fractures, Infections, Cardiac Arrest, Appendicitis, Airway Management, Urgent Care, PA & NP Supervision, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Pain, Adult and Pediatric Cases.

...My duties include facilitating departmental policies & procedures, performance improvement and quality measures in the ED. I am published in the field of Emergency Medicine. I have prior experience performing medical expert consulting on case reviews with other law firms, medical consulting with a large consulting group and have court room experience.

Diabetes, Endocrinology - Diabetes, Endocrinology, Diabetic complications, Obesity, Diabetic Education, Metabolic Medicine, Thyroid, Adrenal, Foot ulcers, Testosterone, Hypoglycemia, Insulin Pumps

...Board Certified in Endocrinology & Diabetes / Internal Medicine since 2006 Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) by A B I M E 15 years clinical experience in academic endocrinology, obesity & diabetes Leadership roles within hierarchical and multidisciplinary teams Proven effectiveness as a clinical educator at an academic medical center Scholarly work in health services research with publications in peer-reviewed medical journals Experience with quality and service improvement efforts.

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services, EMS, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Airway, Intubation, Chemical Restraint, Refusal of Care, RMA, Violent Patient Management, Protocols, Trauma Care, Delay of Care, Sedation, Overdose, Wrongful Death, Negligence, Ambulance, Dispatch

...I am a paramedic supervisor for both a municipal, fire-based EMS system (260 EMS providers) and a county emergency medical services system (90 EMS providers) I have participated in the design and implementation of educational, operational, safety, quality improvement, standard of care and EMS policies and procedures for EMTs, paramedics and physicians. As an expert witness specializing in pre-hospital emergency medicine, I have been retained by firms representing both defendants and plaintiffs throughout the United States. I remain an active paramedic providing direct patient care. Please review my curriculum vitae for the personal and professional experiences specific to emergency services, management, and the training of other emergency service professionals. This is only a snapshot....

Emergency Medicine - Medical and Trauma Emergencies, EMTALA, Peer Review, Chest Pain, Airway Emergencies, Quality Assurance, Critical Care Medicine, Moderate Sedation, Child Abuse, Emergency Medicine Standards of Care, Patient Transfers

...Kurtz as well has had extensive Quality Assurance and Peer Review experience having served on these hospital committees for over 10 years. He continues in an ongoing teaching capacity, instructing Family Practice residents clinically in the Emergency Department.

Emergency Medicine - ER, Emergency Department, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Room, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Urgent Care, Fast Track, Emergency Physician, ABEM, FACEP,

...In this capacity, I have extensive experience with quality and peer review, emergency department operations, postgraduate medical education, and customer service. I have been performing medical expert reviews and depositions on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants since 2014.

Pediatric Gastroenterology - upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, Crohn Disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, liver disease, hepatology, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, motility disorders, constipation, diarrhea, food allergy, food intolerance, failure to thrive, nutrition

...Qualia reviews cases efficiently, provides objective opinions and communicates in a clear and concise manner. A native of New York, Dr. Qualia graduated magna cum laude from State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton with a BS in Biology. He earned his medical degree and completed his general pediatrics residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Thereafter, he completed a three year pediatric gastroenterology fellowship training program at University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Since 2007, he's been an attending physician at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. In addition to caring for patients, he teaches medical students and pediatricians in training, contributes to research studies and quality initiatives, sits on multiple institutional and national committees, and carries out administrative responsibilities. Dr....

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nurse - Audit Trail Analysis, Labor and Delivery, Birth Injury, Postpartum, Antepartum, Hemorrhage, Neonatal Resuscitation

...Audit trail review skills are not limited to my nursing specialty and are available for all cases involving Electronic Health Records. I still practice clinically, and have climbed the hospital's "clinical ladder" to now be recognized as an expert-level nurse. Throughout my nursing career, I've also taken on roles in quality improvement and research. I’ve brought my work to a national conference and plan to publish the results of my research study within the next year. In my role as a Registered Nurse, I excel in patient care, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Serving as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, I've demonstrated multitasking and flexibility in high-pressure environments. In the L&D setting, I have had the honor of being part of one of the most important days in people's lives. The long hours and demanding work are all worth it when I can positively impact someone's birthing experience....

Emergency Medicine - Austere and Wilderness Medicine, Veteran & VA, Airway, Myocardial Infarction, Sepsis, Shock, Trauma, Ectopic, Testicular & Ovarian Torsion, Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Appendicitis, Aneurysm, Arterial Dissection, Stroke

...Cumulative 14 years' leadership experience in Quality, Peer-Review, and Morbidity & Mortality. Expert medical witness with 4 years of experience, specializing in review of emergency department and veteran-related cases.

Nursing Homes, Geriatrics - Geriatrics, Falls, Wounds, Pressure Ulcers, Restraints, Dehydration, Malnutrition, Nursing Home Infections, UTI, Medication Errors, Dementia, Anti-Psychotics, Post-acute and Long term care

...Snyderman has Quality Assurance, management and teaching experience. Dr. Snyderman has worked as an expert witness for 10 years. She provides oral and written reports and has reviewed for both defense and plaintiff cases and given objective opinions. She has testified at two trials and fifteen depositions.

Anesthesiology, Pharmacology- Clinical - Clinical Research, Institutional Review Board, IRB, Business, Administration, Anesthesia Technology, Accreditation, ACLS, BLS, Paramedic Education, Dental Anesthesia, Quality Assurance, Airway Management/Intubation, Pre-Operative Evaluation, Difficult Airway, Sedation, Opioids, Hypoxia, General Anes

Clinical Research Institutional Review Board, IRB Business, Administration Anesthesia Technology Accreditation ACLS, BLS Paramedic Education Dental Anesthesia Airway Management/Intubation Pre-Operative Evaluation Quality Assurance Difficult Airway Sedation Opioids Hypoxia General Anesthesia

Toxicology, Environmental - Dram shop, DNA, Product Liability, Statistics, Drug Impairment, Chemical Impairment, Family Law, Due Diligence, Criminal, Civil, Drug Testing, Toxic Tort

...Burgoon’s training, knowledge, and experience in biostatistics gives him the ability to assess scientific study designs, analyses, and overall study quality. Dr. Burgoon is well-published with articles appearing in peer-reviewed publications and he has coauthored book chapters. Dr. Burgoon has extensive experience as a consultant, leading his own consulting practice, as well as serving as a toxicology and risk assessment consultant at the US EPA, and a toxicology, biostatistics, and risk assessment consultant to organizations across the US Department of Defense and the US Army, and serving as a study section/special emphasis panel reviewer for the US National Institutes of Health. Dr. Burgoon has provided expert witness services since 2021. In addition, Dr. Burgoon leads the development of transformative, innovative technologies at Raptor Pharm & Tox, Ltd. Dr. Burgoon has provided litigation support to both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Dr....

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine - Birth Injury, Medical Complications of Pregnancy, Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), Prenatal Diagnosis, Cervical Insufficiency/Cerclage, Fetal Therapy/Surgery, Surgical Complications of Pregnancy, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (Pre-Eclampsia), Multifetal Gestation

...Carver’s background includes years of experience in fetal therapy/surgery, coordination of high-volume placenta accreta imaging and delivery care, institutional peer review, and implementation of patient safety/quality improvement protocols on labor and delivery. This includes 15 years of high acuity, inpatient obstetric care in units staffed by obstetric, family medicine, nurse midwife, and nursing professionals along with multidisciplinary collaboration. She has lectured numerous times at a local and regional level and been active in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. This includes work for the National Board of Medical Examiners as a Test Material Development Committee member for the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Dr....

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Nursing home, hospital medicine, causation, standard of care, perioperative medicine, wrongful death, critical care, wound care, pressure ulcers, medical insurance denials, clinical documentation, insurance denial appeals

I have over 7 years of case review experience including internal medicine, hospital medicine, medical malpractice, disability appeals, and state medical board standard of care reviews. I have experience with disability hearings, depositions, interrogatory reports, and writing medical summaries. I have a very flexible schedule and have most reviews completed in under two weeks. I have also been used as an expert witness in overturning insurance denials. I am board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and healthcare quality management with physician advisor subspecialty by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine (SFHM). I have over 12 years of clinical experience as a hospitalist physician in a variety of hospital environments....

Physical Therapy - Acute Care Physical Therapy, Post-operative Physical Therapy, Falls Risk Assessment, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Disorders, Joint Surgery, Stroke, TBI, Medical Record Review, PT Assistant/Aide Misuse, PT Standards of Care/Scope of Practice, Documentation, Case Merit Review.

...Greene also worked in therapy reviewing, conducting medical documentation reviews and claim reviews for both pediatric and adult rehabilitation populations. Her skills include medical documentation reviews, whether physical therapy standards of care were met, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, and HIPAA compliance. She can offer insight into the legitimacy of physical restraints, general integumentary integrity, ergonomic workplace assessments, quality and risk-management assessments, and disabled patient/client advocacy in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Critical care, Infection, Sepsis, Shock, Toxic shock, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Hemorrhage, Cardiac arrest, Airway, Intubation, Respiratory failure, Pulmonary embolus (PE), Brain injury, Brain death, Stroke, Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), Central line, Procedure complication

...Extensive experience in hospital clinical leadership, quality review and improvement, and clinical care optimization. Authorship in UpToDate and leading emergency medicine and critical care journals and textbooks. Guideline writer and reviewer. Numerous teaching awards as Instructor and Speaker. Healthcare system sepsis leader and awardee of the 2015 Sepsis Heroes Award. Experience as an expert medical reviewer since 2010. Special areas of expertise: severe infection, sepsis, shock, pulmonary embolus (PE), cardiac arrest, cardiovascular emergencies, ECMO, respiratory failure, emergency airway management and intubation, and procedures.

Nursing Administration, Medical Management - Medication errors, patient falls, restraints, restrictive interventions, central lines, infection prevention, infection control, CLABSI, CAUTI, pressure ulcers, bedsores, informed consent, HIPAA, staffing, delegation, scope of care, sedation, endoscopy, radiology, critical care, ICU

...With strong bedside and management experience in Critical Care and procedural departments, I have dedicated many years to ensuring quality and compliance in high-performing patient care areas. This includes addressing patient care issues such as patient falls, pressure ulcer prevention, physical restraints, infection prevention, and procedural sedation; regulatory issues such as HIPAA, scope of care, delegation, and informed consent; and evaluating the circumstances around adverse events such as medication errors, patient misidentification, and incorrect execution of orders. I have precepted new hires, developed onboarding programs, and been extensively involved with hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary steps, and maintaining a just culture. I am comfortable and experienced with documentation audits and medical record chart review....

General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Minimally Invasive, Laparoscopic, Abdominal, Hernia, Stomach, Small intestine, Bowel, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Anal, Appendix, Hemorrhoid, Gall Bladder, Thyroid, Parathyroid Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Fissure, Fistula, Colonoscopy, Polyp, EGD, Mesh, Gastrostomy, PEG, Tracheostomy, Critical Care

...Experience as risk retention group claims committee chairman, hospital quality, safety and credentials committee member and state board reviewer of standards of care. Retired Major, US Army reserve medical corps and volunteer mission surgeon.

Critical Care Medicine - ICU Management, Medication Errors, Sepsis, Resuscitation of Critically Ill Patients, Ventilator Management, Medical Chart Review and Analysis, Intubation and Extubation, Diagnostic Error Case Review, Hand-off Communication, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Hospital Protocol Development

...I have written policy and procedure; served on numerous committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Patient Safety and Quality Oversight, Physician Advisor for Case Management, Code Blue/RRT, Clinical Advisory, and Morbidity and Mortality Review.

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Medication safety, Medication errors, Hospital and ambulatory pharmacy practice, Pharmacy standards, Quality assurance, Adverse drug reactions, Drug interactions, Dispensing errors, Prescribing errors, Drug overdose, Drug monitoring, Critical care

...Vaughan has expertise in a number of pharmacy practice areas including drug information, medication policy, medication safety, quality improvement, pain medicine, and critical care. She has served as an expert consultant since 2012. Dr. Vaughan has experience reviewing cases related to dispensing and prescribing errors, drug monitoring, adverse effects, drug interactions and compatibility, drug overdose, and pharmacy practice standards.

Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology - Perioperative Medicine, Preoperative Clearance, Regional Anesthesia, Acute Pain Management, Anesthesia Practice Management

...I began medico-legal consulting in 2022, providing quality services for both Pediatric and Adult Anesthesia cases. This was a progression from considerable experience with quality and risk management within my anesthesia group, the hospital, and the healthcare system. Since 2018 I have personally reviewed all surgical readmissions within 30 days of the surgery at my hospital, typically on the order of 30-40 charts per month. As the Medical Director of Anesthesia and Perioperative Services, I also evaluate all cases that are red flagged for quality/legal review, and spend substantial time on quality improvement projects with at-risk clinicians from a variety of medical and surgical specialties. In addition, I sit on the Quality Committee for my anesthesia group, reviewing anesthesia conduct of 40+ physicians and 70+ CRNAs....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors

...Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters. NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Official by the State of Ohio. Numerous Ohio Board of Building Standards Approved Courses and Presenter. Appearances and testimony before the Ohio Board of Building Appeals. Professional Experience Principle Architect in a firm established in 1983, providing design services on a wide range of projects, including civic, recreational, commercial, educational, medical, and code consultation work....

Neurology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine - General neurology, neurology expert witness, traumatic brain injury, concussion, back and spinal cord injuries, neurological damage resulting from medical malpractice, peripheral nerve injuries, fibromyalgia, Parkinson's disease, dementia.

...My 30+ years in clinical practice in the inpatient and outpatient setting has given me considerable experience in the field of general neurology and serves as the basis for me providing both high quality patient care and forensic analysis. When I serve as an expert witness, perform a medical review or IME, I provide a complete, comprehensive and thorough analysis of all the information presented to me and formulate opinions that are objective and to a reasonable degree of medical certainty.

Civil Engineering, Land Surveying - civil engineering, drainage, grading, utilities, site design, subdivisions, land development

...Neff has expertise in the areas of civil / site engineering, design and review of roadways, utilities, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, site planning, industrial site design, residential site design, multi-family site design, stormwater management, soil and erosion control, water quality, EPA regulations, and feasibility studies. Mr. Neff has surveying expertise in land surveying including boundary line determination; boundary, topographic and ALTA/ACSM surveys. Mr. Neff has been an expert witness including document analysis and report preparation in land development and drainage cases.

Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Hip and Knee Replacements, Revisions, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopies, Arthritis of Hip and Knee, Fracture Care, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Specialist, Knee Specialist, Causation

...I perform file reviews including medical necessity reviews and quality reviews, independent medical exams, and have been an expert witness in malpractice and personal injury cases. I also perform Disability Reviews and Medical necessity reviews for the Department of Labor. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, AAOS, and AAHKS and am on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. I am an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the IU School of Medicine participating in the teaching of medical students and residents.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Cardiac Care, Pediatric Trauma, sepsis, septic shock, ECMO, Pediatrics, respiratory failure, Pediatric Transport

...I have been a medical advisor for Virtual Pediatric Systems, LLC that is a quality database for over 180 PICU’s throughout North America used to assess quality and levels of care guidelines. I am a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at both University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and Oklahoma State University College of Medicine. I am active in training pediatric, anesthesia and emergency medicine residents as well as rural emergency medicine physicians. I have authored and published several peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters in the medical literature on various critical care topics such as septic shock, ARDS, and respiratory failure. I am in good standing with Oklahoma and Texas medical boards, hold active medical licenses in both states and have no history of negative judgements or disciplinary actions of any kind. I have been performing legal case reviews as a medical expert for both defense and plaintiff clients for over 20 years....

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Stroke, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Aeromedical transfer, EMS, Airway management, Torsion (ovarian/testicular), Ectopic Pregnancy, Rural Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Colon Perforation, Wrongful Death, Delayed Diagnosis, Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims Denial

-Experienced Third Party Claims and Independent Quality Assurance reviewer. -Faculty Member at a major medical school. -Medical Director, Quality Assurance Director, National Clinical Steering Chair for a large national Urgent Care operations company. Chair of Health System Peer Review Committee. -Published author and lecturer on prehospital care and triage, emergent air medical transport, colorectal cancer emergencies, and a wide range of trauma and medical conditions which present to the emergency department and urgent care clinic--please refer to CV for a complete list. -I have the unusual combination of Board Certification in BOTH Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine, having completed independent residencies in each specialty; this allows me to participate as an expert witness "of same specialty" in those states which require it. Particularly relevant when addressing standard of care for a Family Physician working in the Emergency Department....

Nurse - Correctional, Healthcare, Operations, Administration, Quality assurance, Nursing, psychiatric nursing

...Jencks uses her 25 years of healthcare experience and knowledge to assist with legal review, consultation, and export witness reports. Her work is timely and evidence based. Her vast expertise includes Correctional Healthcare, where she has spent over 20 years in nursing, administration, and operations roles. Her leadership skills, policy and procedure development acumen, and commitment to quality correctional health care programs are noteworthy. Additionally, she has made significant contributions to psychiatric healthcare as the Director of Nursing and served as the Medical Section Chief for the hospital's Emergency Operations Center during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Jencks is a multifaceted professional, having developed and applied many skills in her current and past roles. These include operations, process improvement, patient advocacy, quality and safety, and leading quality improvement initiatives....

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Disability evaluation and treatment, causation, evaluation of disabling injuries and diseases, Analysis iatrogenic harm caused by treatment for chronic pain syndromes, Analysis and review of mistaken attribution of liability related to the treatment of chronic pain syndromes, Peer review

...He currently serves as President of our state chapter of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, representative to our region’s Medicare Advisory Committee, member of the Providence Hood River Hospital Practice Review and Quality Improvement Committee, and Pain Management Consultant to medical licensing boards, physician evaluation groups, and peer review organizations.

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - General emergency medical malpractice including all sizes of EDs:small community to tertiary academic, EMS, paramedic, law enforcement,helicopter,administration,disruptive physician

...o Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine (Volunteer) at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine o Current VP of company that staffs 500 emergency departments, helping to oversee more than 5000 providers in risk management and quality assurance issues o Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians o Past President of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians o Medical Director of California Highway Patrol o Extensive publication and speaking experience in the area of emergency medicine o Experienced expert witness I pride myself in timely and complete review of all matters. Thank you very much for your consideration.

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma surgery, general surgery of bowel, appendix, obstruction, gallbladder and biliary, wounds, hernia, colon, abdomen, soft tissue infection, shock, critical illness, sepsis, surgical critical Care, organ failure; surgical ethics, credentialing, quality, standards, team dynamics in healthcare

...Heavily involved in policy creation, surgical quality and performance review - she is highly skilled at not only reviewing complex cases, but providing education regarding best practice to patients, learners and those without primary medical backgrounds. Dr. Foster has invested time and effort to better understand the many aspects of the business of medicine, intentionally working and consulting in varying practice types from rural to urban, community to academic, small to large hospitals and across systems to ensure an understanding of the complex aspects of care delivery in a variety of healthcare environments. Current unrestricted licensure in PA (primary), WI, MI and IMLC capability.

Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors

...Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters. NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Official by the State of Ohio. Numerous Ohio Board of Building Standards Approved Courses and Presenter. Appearances and testimony before the Ohio Board of Building Appeals. Professional Experience Principle Architect in a firm established in 1983, providing design services on a wide range of projects, including civic, recreational, commercial, educational, medical, and code consultation work....

Mechanical Engineering, Products Liability - Plumbing, Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Industrial Accidents, Heavy Equipment, Hunting Equipment, Manufacturing, Aviation, Origin and Cause, Pressure Vessels, Intellectual Property, Fire and Explosion Investigation

...Kiddy's experience includes all aspects of a product life cycle such as early stage R&D, product development and qualification, manufacturing, quality control, and failure analysis. Dr. Kiddy is a registered professional engineer in five states, a certified fire and explosion investigator, and an FAA certified drone pilot. Dr. Kiddy's also has substantial experience in intellectual property matters ranging from invention disclosures, patent writing, patent prosecution, and continuing through IP disputes. Dr. Kiddy has been awarded nine U.S. patents and at one time managed a patent portfolio consisting of over 300 U.S. patents. Further, Dr. Kiddy has provided expert services in Inter Partes Reviews and IP litigation. As an expert witness, Dr....

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - medical communication, standard of care, vascular access, bleeding, embolization, vascular ultrasound, IVC filter, fibroid embolization, anticoagulation, biopsy, indications, prostate embolization, aneurysm, diagnostic error, delay in diagnosis, medical imaging, imaging interpretation

...In those settings I work on continued medical education content review, quality initiatives and data analytics. My experiences a consultant and expert witness began in 2020 and now have included opining on the standards of care, evaluating cases for merit, performing blind reviews, providing second opinions, deposing and giving in court testimony on diagnostic radiology cases and/or interventional cases for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Your client has their trust in you. And with me, we work together to fulfill that trust. I communicate clearly to non-medical people about medical events and/or radiological findings. That bridge built between imaging and understanding starts with our discussion. From there, I remain consistent and present concisely and confidently even in the most difficult situations....

Architecture, Construction - Healthcare Architecture, OSHPD, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Hospitals, Schools, Slip and Fall, ADA, Contractor Non-Conformance, NAVFAC, Change Orders, Owner Payment Claims.

...Masters of Science in Quality Assurance. PhD candidate in Complex Science Systems. Certified ScrumMaster and Scrum Product Owner, holds certificates in Design and Construction Mediation and Arbitration, and CalTrans Dispute Arbitration Board Training....

Engineering, Construction Defects - Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care

...Reviewed numerous reports regarding the matter includ-ing structural, repair/maintenance, operations related etc. to determine opinion. The matter settled favor-ably for our client prior to federal court trial. Psychiatric Hospital Facility – North Carolina – Evaluated a $28M (million) construction claim by the general contractor against a hospital facility concerning a $100M facility construction project. Developed an expert opinion and report for general construction issues, constructability, design revisions, and corresponding delay analysis for mechanical, HVAC, electrical, smoke and fire, structural, security and building automation systems. Reviewed findings with multi – discipline experts for mediation, leading to a negotiated settlement favorable to our client....

Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care Anesthesiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, Airway and Dental Injury, Intubation, Thoracic Anesthesia, Respiratory Failure, Extubation, Medication Errors, Cardiac Arrest, Shock, Heart failure, Delirium, Sedation, ECMO, Sepsis, DVT, TAVR, Balloon Pump

- Professor with active practice at the University of Pennsylvania - Ivy League residency and fellowship trained (Columbia University) - Certificate in Patient Safety, Quality and Informatics Leadership from Harvard Medical School - Triple board certified (Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography) - Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Officer for Anesthesiology and Critical Care at large teaching hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Extensive experience managing high acuity patients in the operating room and ICU - Extensive experience in evaluation, assessment, and management of patient complications in anesthesiology and critical care settings - Extensive experience with resident physician and CRNA supervision, as well as directly providing anesthesia - Member of Patient Safety Committees, Mortality Review Committee, Clinical Effectiveness Team, Pharmacy Committee - More than 40 publications in top caliber...

Orthopedic Surgery - orthopedic trauma, fractures, nonunions, compartment syndrome, general orthopedics, joint replacement, shoulder, elbow,humerus, nerve injury, pelvis, acetabulum, femur, tibia fractures, ankle fractures; hip, knee, spine, pain, tendon tears, orthopedic surgery, trauma, infection, amputation

...I also oversee quality control of the orthopedic trauma program and attend and participate in monthly quality meetings and M&M reviews. I also participate in local and national meetings as an educator and instructor. I routinely see patients in the office 2 days a week and manage the acute injuries, while also maintaining a practice in general orthopedics, including performing arthroscopy and joint replacement. I perform surgery 2-3 days per week and perform 600+ surgeries per year with a high volume of acute orthopedic fracture care and surgery; but, I also have a large reconstructive practice to deal with the after effects of trauma as well as general musculoskeletal ailments. I serve on many committees within the orthopedic division as well as the hospital and trauma unit itself. I oversee 10 physicians participating in the orthopedic trauma call rotation and ensure their maintenance of certification, trauma CMEs, and quality of care....

Meteorology, Maritime - Weather reconstruction, forensic meteorology, weather, marine meteorology, maritime, admirality law, weather routing, ship accidents, boating accidents, consulting meteorologists, tropical cyclones, hurricanes, tropical meteorology, extreme waves, oceanography, waves, marine insurance, insurance.

...Navy veteran with sea duty and therefore have firsthand experience in the effects of weather on operations • Past AMS board member that certifies CCM’s for technical knowledge, communication skills, and ethics • I provide quality testimony using the scientific method • My testimony is clear, concise, and technically complicated subjects are plainly described • Sound communication skills describing complex atmospheric processes are put into easily understandable words and presentations • My written testimony is quality controlled and peer reviewed to produce an error free report that stands up to scrutiny of cross examination • I keep abreast of the latest scientific developments in meteorology and physical oceanography by attending conferences, reading books and journal articles, and involvement in professional associations • I am readily reachable on short notice via mobile or toll-free phone, text, or...

Forensic Pathology, Forensic Medicine - Private Autopsy, Second autopsy review, cause and manner of death, wrongful death, Injury/wound interpretation, forensic toxicology, drug/medication overdose, medical malpractice, nursing home death, work place death, homicides, gunshot and stab wounds, in custody/police death, crime scene analysis

...I have also published in multiple peer reviewed journals on postmortem diagnoses such as infection, tumor diagnosis and toxicology. I have handled domestic and international cases for major clients including military, wrongful death of Breonna Taylor, NSA, etc. I also perform private autopsies in an effort to aid in family closure and/or litigation needs. This is can be done within a few days of hire. This process DOES NOT interfere with open casket funerals. Toxicology and other studies can also be done. Second autopsies are also performed with precision and accuracy to aid in understanding the truest results. I pride myself in providing high quality expert work with clear communication needed for successful litigation and problem solving. In addition to expert consultations to attorneys, law enforcement and other clients, I am an adjunct professor at the Boston University School of Medicine ....

Emergency Medicine, Aquatics Safety - Intubation, MI, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Epidural abscess, Aortic dissection, DVT, Pulmonary Embolism, Ischemia,Testicular Torsion, Fracture, Ectopic Pregnancy, head trauma, emergency trauma, Intracranial Hemorrhage. Wilderness medicine, Drowning, Sailing injuries, Surfing injury.

...Over my career I have been: Director of Quality Assurance, Chair of Morbidity and Mortality conference, served on the BOD, led a Medical School course, served on Peer-Review committees for insurance companies, taught hundreds of Emergency Medicine Residents, and been recipient of numerous teaching and research awards. I have been a Fellow in the American College of Emergency Medicine since 1997. I lecture nationally on Error Reduction in emergency medicine, and internationally on Wilderness Medicine topics and have been a Fellow in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) since 2013 . I am the author of over a dozen peer-reviewed publications, a book, and book chapters. I serve as editor for numerous peer-reviewed journals. I have a special focus of interest on Drowning, Boating/Sailing injuries, Surfing Injuries, and Ocean water sports injuries. I serve on national and international committees regarding safety-at-sea....

HMO, Medical Management - Accountable Care, HMO & Managed Care, Appeals & Grievances, Hospital & Provider Credentialing, Utilization/Medical Necessity, Healthcare Fraud/Abuse, Utilization Review, Qui Tam, Physician Quality of Care, Physician Sanctions, Defamation, Disruptive Physicians, Population Health, Sleep Medicine

...Our full suite of services includes: • Free initial phone consultations with expert clinicians • Flat fee initial case reviews • Dynamic clinical case theory analysis and development Phone: (843) 949-0927 Email: [email protected] AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Accountable Care Organizations Appeals & Grievances Case Management Correctional Healthcare Disease Management Disruptive Physicians Elder Abuse Emergency Medicine Geriatrics Healthcare Fraud/Abuse HMO & Managed Care Hospital & Provider Credentialing Internal Medicine Medical Insurance Medical Necessity Patient Grievances and Appeals Patient Safety Pharmacy Pharmacology Physician Burnout Physician Credentialing Physician Defamation Physician Grievances & Appeals Physician Quality of Care Physician Sanctions Population Health Management Public Health Qui Tam Sleep Medicine Utilization Review Value-Based Care LEADERSHIP: Dr. Frank L....

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Nursing home, hospital medicine, causation, standard of care, perioperative medicine, wrongful death, critical care, wound care, pressure ulcers, medical insurance denials, clinical documentation, insurance denial appeals

I have over 7 years of case review experience including internal medicine, hospital medicine, medical malpractice, disability appeals, and state medical board standard of care reviews. I have experience with disability hearings, depositions, interrogatory reports, and writing medical summaries. I have a very flexible schedule and have most reviews completed in under two weeks. I have also been used as an expert witness in overturning insurance denials. I am board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and healthcare quality management with physician advisor subspecialty by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine (SFHM). I have over 12 years of clinical experience as a hospitalist physician in a variety of hospital environments....

Meteorology, Hydrology - forensic meteorology, heavy rain and flooding, high winds, fog, severe storms, hail, tornadoes, winter weather, heavy snow, slip and falls, icing, fire weather, weather-related accidents, agriculture weather, lightning verification, radar, satellite, and applied climate and meteorology

...I have worked on cases involving: • analyses of tornado/hail/wind (including derecho) damage to businesses, crops, people, farm property, and housing units for insurance-related claims/lawsuits, • climate and weather analyses for a mining operation, preventative planting insurance claim, crop spraying, and livestock operations, • rainfall recurrence interval analyses for flooding of homes, • snowfall and rainfall analyses for insurance protection claims for recreational events, • climate and severe weather documentation for construction delays and adverse weather days, • cloud cover/moonlight, rainfall, fog, and icing/snow/wind analyses for automobile accidents, • slips and falls related to snowfall, icing/refreezing, and freezing drizzle, • windstorm and drought analysis for a wildfire, • fire-weather observations and research papers for a fellow consulting meteorologist, • a technical review of a weather book, • a general radar/hail project, • an air-quality and weather-related assessment...

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reduction, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck, Brachioplasty, Thigh Lift, Gynecomastia, Mastopexy, Breast Lift, Breast Implants, Mommy Makeover, Hospital Credentialing and Privileges

...Chair of credentialing committee at a surgical specialty hospital, experienced in reviewing and investigating matters relating to medical staff appointments, reappointments, clinical privileges, and corrective action. Has reviewed hundreds of cases for quality and standard of care.

Obstetrics & Gynecology - General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Routine Obstetrics, Labor & Delivery, Birth Injury, Gynecological Complications, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Procedures, Gynecology, Women's Health

...I have served as the hospital Chief of Staff, chair of the quality assurance committee, member of the peer review committee, chair of the credentials committee and member of the hospital board of trustees. I have been doing expert witness work for over 10 years.

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architectual Errors & Omissions, Construction Defects, Building Inspection, Building Condition & Damage, Property Damage Cause, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Mediation, Disaster Recovery & Restoration, Environmental, Expert Witness, Slip, Trip, & Fall Injury, Forensics

Currently independently working as an Emeritus Architect consulting for building enclosure forensic & diagnostic of existing building enclosure condition assessments & documentation, building damage analysis with cause, origin, & extent of damage opinions, estimates of costs to repair or replace, building design & construction document reviews, construction quality assurance inspections, effective performance verification test recommendations, provide legal question & issue consulting, depositions & trial testimony for numerous lawsuits and insurance claims for both plaintiff or claimant & defense. Legal issues include building construction & material defects, design errors & omissions, personal injury, and property damage from wind & other weather causes, tidal surge & rising water, and fire. He has Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees from the Tulane University School of Architecture....

Occupational Medicine, Toxicology - Epidemiology, Cancer causation, Indoor Air Quality, Inhalation exposure, Chemical exposure, Occupational Lung Disease, Material Safety Data Sheets, Medical Record Reviews, Disability Consultation

Review of records, written reports, affidavits, depositions, courtroom testimony. Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability. Occupational exposures, environmental exposures, consumer product exposures. Defense and plaintiff. Over 20 years experience in occupational and environmental medicine. Material Safety Data Sheets. Exposure assessment a particular strength.

Transportation, Business Operations - Logistics, Transport Costs Analysis, Supply Chain issues, Fleets, Intermodal, Private and Dedicated Contract Carriage, Dray operations, Port operations,3PL Contracts, Best Business Practices in Transport & Logistics, Modal Cost Analysis, Freight Movement Studies

...Transportation cost specialist, Supply Chain design, review, implementation; outsourcing specialist; pvt. fleet assessment; commodity flow info. Demand-planning, as well as Network Design, assessment, and rationalization of Plant and Distribution Center site selection. Transportation Cost Specialist: Trucking, Air Cargo, Rail, Intermodal, Barge Port & Airport Dray. Authored two books for the American Trucking Assns.: 'THE ART of GIVING QUALITY SERVICE in the Motor Carrier Industry” and "The TRUCK DRIVER". Created The North American Truck Load RATE INDEX in 1983. The INDEX offers truck-load benchmark freight rates for dry van operations to/from over 15,000 origin/destination pairs. At IHS Markit : Managing Director-Transportation, Economics & Country Risk: Managed TRANSEARCH, Cargo Flow Analysis annual project.(aka Reebie Data) as well as transport related consulting projects....

Chiropractic, Medical Coding - Insurance, Fraud, Billing, Documentation, Malpractice

Diplomate of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Certified Healthcare Quality Manager, Certified Professional Coder, Former in-house claims and policy consultant for a nationwide health insurance payer, Current subject matter expert for two managed care entities, Extensive experience in review of personal injury, workers compensation, and maplractice cases, Experienced expert witness for malpractice, insurance and fraud cases

Emergency Medicine - Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess

...Pisula is experienced as an expert witness: o Provided reviews in 70+ cases since 2022 o Worked with both plaintiff and defense o Provided testimony at deposition and trial Dr. Pisula is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is experienced in multiple practice settings including level-one trauma centers, academic institutions, and low-resource facilities without broad specialty support. Dr. Pisula is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Mercer University and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has over 3,500 hours of teaching experience with residents and medical students. He also has administrative experience including current committee memberships medical and surgical quality. An example of Dr.Pisula speaking publicly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXFSHwi6s50

Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Defects, Construction Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Healthcare/Commercial/ and Residential Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Claims, Construction Planning, Insurance Claims Evaluation, Construction Cost Estimates

...Services include reviewing contracts and project records to assess adherence to contractual obligations. Scoville & Associates, Inc. performs site surveys when an on-site review is needed: photographing and noting pertinent conditions. If instructed, the research includes reviews of court filings, codes, designs, contract documents, and correspondence. S&A Analyzes information gathered versus contracts, building codes, project-specific design requirements, and personal experience. S&A verbally communicates preliminary conclusions to the supervising attorney. If directed, S&A finalizes findings and recommendations and provides a written report. S&A is available for depositions and court testimony. S&A has over 50 years of experience in building design, construction, and related industries and is experienced in contracting methods from fixed price to design-build....

Accident Reconstruction - ACTAR, Automotive, Pedestrian, Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle, Event Data Recorder Retrieval/Analysis, 3D Animation, Bicycle, Crush Analysis, Speed Determination, Time/Distance Analysis, Accident Site Mapping

...Primary Investigations can produce high quality 3D animations based on laser scan data from the accident scene depicting the accident, sight obstructions and other features unique to the accident. Additionally, as the owner of Delta Land Surveying and as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor licensed in NM, TX, CO and OK Larry is uniquely qualified to map and review procedures used by others to map accident scenes using robotic total stations, GPS and 3D laser scanning.

Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Medical, Surgical, Med/Surg, Medical/Surgical, Fall, Pressure Ulcer, Bed Sores, Critical Care, ICU, Nursing, Hospital, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, Trauma, Neuro, Registered Nurse, RN, Nurse

Experience: Independently Contracted Clinical Nurse Expert, Fort Worth, TX (05/2020-Present) Nursing Instructor, Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX (01/2020-Present) PRN Surgical ICU RN, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX (06/2018-02/2021) Float Pool ICU RN, Texas Health Resources, DFW, TX (04/2018-01/2020) House Supervisor/Staffing RN, Baylor Scott & White Grapevine, Grapveine, TX (01/2018-04/2018) Travel ICU RN, Sutter Memorial Medical Center, Modesto, CA (07/2017-12/2017) Surgical/Trauma ICU RN/Relief Charge, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Temple, TX (06/2015-07/2017) Legal Nurse Consultant: Conducted comprehensive medical record reviews for legal cases Provided expert opinions on medical and nursing practices Collaborated with attorneys in case preparation Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards Nursing Clinical Educator: Educates students in Standards of Care across nursing spectrum...

Environmental, Industrial Hygiene - asbestos, mold, soil, groundwater, remediation, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, chemical spills, fire, hazardous, waste, mold, lead, vapor, industrial, hygiene, disaster response, oil & gas, storage tanks, radiation, geology, Phase I ESA, construction, OSHA, RCRA, PG, RSO, CHMM, ASTM, NORM

...For the built environment, I hold multiple credentials in asbestos, lead, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, mold & bioaerosols, sick buildings, vapor intrusion, OSHA worker & evaluation of operational compliance & occupant hazards. I lecture & teach for UT Systems, JLL, Wal-Mart, major lenders & underwriters. I practice environmental & industrial hygiene at TGE Resources, Inc., (Houston, TX), the firm I founded 30+ years ago. I am routinely retained across my diverse field - over 70 times with near equal defense & plaintiff representation. I have large case experience, I've served in class action litigation, & public and private sector suits. I am an expert in environmental geoscience & hazardous materials releases & spills within the transportation, bulk fuel, lube, and chemical industries....

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Rural, Community, Level IV Trauma, Medical Director, Supervision, Quality, Utilization, Risk Managment, Operations, Staffing, Meditech, Geriatrics, Sepsis, Stroke, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Abdominal Pain, Head Injury, Fracture, Assault

...She served as Medical Director for her Emergency Department for almost 17 years and was responsible for overseeing departmental operations including HIPAA compliance, performing quality and utilization reviews, and providing leadership to staff physicians and supervision to Advanced Practice Providers. She continues to be very involved with medical record reviews for quality assurance and process improvement. She has been retained as a medical expert in one medical malpractice case and three criminal law cases.

Accounting - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Judgment and Decision Making Biases

...Professor Backof’s research has been published in top accounting journals including The Accounting Review, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Accounting, Organizations and Society. Her research projects have received prestigious grants from the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ), the Assurance Research Advisory Group (ARAG) and the PwC INQuires Research Grant program. Professor Backof has taught financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate accounting, auditing, and data analytics. Before earning her Ph.D., Professor Backof worked as an audit senior associate for PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City where she auditing large commercial and investment banking institutions. Professor Backof holds a New York CPA certification.

Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Pediatric hospital medicine, newborns, child abuse, neonatal sepsis, resuscitation, jaundice, hyperbilirubinemia, kernicterus, neglect, asthma, respiratory failure, dehydration, protocols, guidelines, standard of care, COVID, meningitis, handoff, transition of care, vaccine, bronchiolitis, MIS-C

Experience: - Double board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and General Pediatrics - 20+ years experience - Award winning teacher with experience explaining complex medical topics - Associate Professor at multiple medical schools (George Washington University, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine) - Pediatric Peer Review Committee chairman - Chief of pediatric medical staff, section chief, medical director, committee chair, site leader for several quality improvement projects - Expert witness in many child abuse and neglect cases, including deposition and trial testimony - Distinguished speaker at national society meetings and lecturer to attending physicians, residents, and medical students - Active clinical practice at community and academic hospitals and previous partner in private practice Education: - Wake Forest University Brenner Children’s Hospital - Nova Southeastern University...

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - COLON CANCER, COLONOSCOPY, DIVERTICULITIS, BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, BLEEDING, FECAL INCONTINENCE, CONSTIPATION, HEMORRHOIDS, NUTRITION, CHOLECYSTITIS, APPENDICITIS, LARGE BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, ASCITIS, ABSCESS, ANAL FISTULA, RECTAL, SURGERY, POLYPS, INFLAMMATION, ADHESIONS, CROHN'S

...Many of his patients traveled long distances to receive his high quality care, due to his unique ability to put patients and family at ease during difficult and often stressful times. Dr. Cohen is an innovator, pioneer, and pacesetter of emerging, developing, and innovative colorectal techniques. He is active in teaching, educating, and collaborating with physicians both domestically and internationally, in which his passion is advocating for advances in colorectal diagnosis and treatment, promoting quality access, and maintaining affordability in the healthcare debate. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Cohen has advanced his leadership skills by earning an MBA degree. Because of his current life-style change, Dr. Cohen is passionate about educating and teaching, in addition to, promoting nutrition as a mainstay for a healthy way of living. In fact, Dr. Cohen is a two-time Ironman triathlon finisher and is still very active. Dr....

Engineering, Electrical Engineering - Signal Processing, Image Processing, Video Processing, Optics, Imaging Systems, Cameras, Medical Imaging, Image and Video Compression, Image Quality, Image Reconstruction, Image and Video Analytics, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

...  — Career spanning Medical Imaging Systems (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Consumer Cameras (cell phone & digital cameras), Scientific Imaging Devices (microscopes, Hyperspectral, Laser Radar, Acoustic Sensors, Neuromorphic Cameras), Warfare Technology (LIDAR, RADAR, Interferometric Telescopes) — Formal education & decades of hands-on experience in Signal and Image Processing such as Image and Video Compression, Computer Vision, Image Enhancement, Image forensics, Image Analysis, Machine Vision, Image Reconstruction, Image Quality, Inverse Problems, etc. — Professional expertise in the major three sectors: academic (as a Professor), industrial (as a Senior Scientist) and governmental (as a Principal Investigator in a Federally Funded R&D Center). — Holder of a DoD Secret Clearance — Recipient of the prestigious Career Award by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIH-NIBIB) — Broad patent expertise, more than 10 patents (as inventor), 10 years support role for...

Neuroradiology, Diagnostic Radiology - radiology, neuroradiology, emergency radiology, teleradiology, medical imaging, AI, artificial intelligence, TBI, brain injury, concussion, back injury, spinal cord injury, brain bleed, hemorrhage, cancer, tumor, brain tumor, spine tumor, herniated disc, stroke, aneurysm, MRI, CT, personal injury

...Appointed to Internal Review Board and Neuroradiology Section Chief during teleradiology career after establishing reputation of collaborative team-building, effective communication and consistent high-quality medical exam interpretation. Serves as Physician Consultant and Subject Matter Expert for multiple reputable law firms, medical imaging ventures, artificial intelligence-based healthcare start-ups and management consulting firms. Earned Master of Business Administration degree with numerous Distinguished Performances from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Ongoing professional interest in leveraging extensive clinical experience and unique MD/MBA skillset to clarify and promote standard of care, optimize patient outcomes and improve healthcare delivery.

Emergency Medicine - Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Airway Management, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion, Appendicitis, Orthopedic Injuries, Medical Necessity, EMTALA, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management

...Can assist with case review, expert witness testimony, opinions on medical malpractice and negligence. Medical Director for the Emergency Department, Chief of Staff for the Hospital. Serves on Credentials Committee, Quality Committee, and Peer Review Committee. Graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College, completed medical school at Northwestern University, and Emergency Medicine Residency at George Washington University. Licensed in Virginia. Fluent in Spanish.

Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - hospitalist, internist, perioperative, diagnosis, consultant, informed consent, advance directive, CPR, administrative, communication, community, DNR

...He has extensive experience in leading quality improvement, detailed and objective evaluation of physicians’ performance as well as developing standards of practice and communication between hospitalists, specialists and non-physician staff. He also has facility with verbal presentations ranging from physicians to laypersons and is happy to provide reviews in either defense or plaintiff cases.

Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Renal Cell Cancer, glomerulonephritis, hyponatremia, chronic renal failure, vasculitis, rapidly progressive renal failure, Dialysis, anemia, atypical HUS, TTP, bleeding diathesis, acute kidney injury, hypertension, stroke, electrolyte disorders, end stage renal disease, Lupus, hyperkalemia

...Multiple medical society Fellowships, medical journal editorial board memberships, reviewer for over twenty medical journals and reviewer for CME physician programs 9. Avid interest in writing, publishing, and lecturing in cases involving the intersection of hematology and nephrology disease processes to include complex Critical Care cases 10. Ardent supporter of patient's rights and the delivery of the highest quality of care 11. Greatly enjoy teaching and lecturing all levels of physicians, hospital staff, patients, and the public as a whole

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Stroke, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Aeromedical transfer, EMS, Airway management, Torsion (ovarian/testicular), Ectopic Pregnancy, Rural Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Colon Perforation, Wrongful Death, Delayed Diagnosis, Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims Denial

-Experienced Third Party Claims and Independent Quality Assurance reviewer. -Faculty Member at a major medical school. -Medical Director, Quality Assurance Director, National Clinical Steering Chair for a large national Urgent Care operations company. Chair of Health System Peer Review Committee. -Published author and lecturer on prehospital care and triage, emergent air medical transport, colorectal cancer emergencies, and a wide range of trauma and medical conditions which present to the emergency department and urgent care clinic--please refer to CV for a complete list. -I have the unusual combination of Board Certification in BOTH Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine, having completed independent residencies in each specialty; this allows me to participate as an expert witness "of same specialty" in those states which require it. Particularly relevant when addressing standard of care for a Family Physician working in the Emergency Department....

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Hospitalist, Board Certified

...She is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a physician leader and is actively involved in quality improvement and peer review. Expert cases have involved pressure wounds, sepsis, medical device failures, missed and delayed diagnoses.

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Disability evaluation and treatment, causation, evaluation of disabling injuries and diseases, Analysis iatrogenic harm caused by treatment for chronic pain syndromes, Analysis and review of mistaken attribution of liability related to the treatment of chronic pain syndromes, Peer review

...He currently serves as President of our state chapter of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, representative to our region’s Medicare Advisory Committee, member of the Providence Hood River Hospital Practice Review and Quality Improvement Committee, and Pain Management Consultant to medical licensing boards, physician evaluation groups, and peer review organizations.

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

...Actively involved in hospital quality, utilization review and peer review activities.

Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA, anesthesia, airway management, post anesthesia care unit, PACU, central line placement, needle placement, tube placement, falls, IV infiltration, awareness, epidurals, sp drug effects, hypoxia, propofol, intubation, extubation, aspiration, airway trauma, surgical positioning, CPR / BLS / ACLS.

...Extensive experience with chart review / auditing for quality assurance and adverse outcomes. History of presenting lectures on topics ranging from complications of epidural anesthesia, malignant hyperthermia to quality assurance / quality improvement. Currently a clinical preceptor for Excela Health School of Anesthesia for Nurses and the West Virginia University School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program. Seventeen years of teaching experience. Seventeen years of ongoing Chief CRNA expertise - managing nurse anesthetists on a daily basis. Super-user / programmer for electronic anesthesia documentation system implementation and use. Graduated with (3.8 GPA) from La Roche College with Master’s in Health Sciences concentration in Nurse Anesthesia.

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Nerve epidural joint injections, quality assurance, risk management, ketamine, cannabis, marijuana, opioids, rhizotomy, radio frequency ablation, Chronic Pain, postoperative pain, Spinal Cord stimulator, pain pump, CRPS/RSD, interventional medical management, injury, infection, paralysis, death

...Boge has worked in Risk Management and Quality Assurance as an Active Duty Pain and Anesthesia physician with the US Air Force. Dr. Boge also served as an Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (2006 to 2016). Dr. Boge has over 23 years of experience reviewing medical records and practicing pain and anesthesia medicine. Dr. Boge has experience in report writing, deposition and courtroom testimony. Dr. Boge recently completed a master’s in health care administration (MHA) from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (December 2021), utilizing his veteran Post 9-11 scholarship. He answers phone calls/emails promptly and is respectful of deadlines. Dr. Boge's curated and providential history has allowed him to excel at making medical concepts more understandable to the average person (jurors).

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Toxiciology, Acute Care, Critical Care, Airway Management, Urgent Care, Vetrans Care, Ultrasound, Telemedicine

I am a dedicated physician that works with all facets of the community at large to achieve optimal high-quality, evidenced based health care is a sustainable manner. My work involves both the civilian and veteran populations, pediatric and adult patients, as well as integrating care and communications across all levels of administration, management in addition to other physician and advanced practitioner, as there is continuous collaborating for the best patient outcomes. Educating residents and medical students as well as advance practitioners and scribes is also part of my daily practice. I am a life longer learner and enjoy the rigors of keeping up to date on current practices. Part of every practice is EMR, which I am well versed in and interface with multiple systems. Daily, I performing quality improvement and reviewing quality assessments in care....

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Board Certified Emergency Medicine, 29 years of full-time emergency medicine practice, Team leader, Trained communicator, Trusted educator, Advanced military leadership, Hundreds of patient care charts reviewed as medical director, quality leader and utilization management liaison.

.... • Serviced as Department Chair, Medical Director, Credential committee chair, and Utilization review liaison in Hospital system with over 50,000 emergency visits per year. Reviewed hundreds of patient charts for quality, medical management and sentinel events. Counseled multiple physicians on process improvement and quality care issues. Trauma site review physician in Wisconsin with over 50 trauma state variations. • 29 years of emergency medicine practice includes diverse experience in urban and rural facilities, all levels of trauma care from level I to small level IV facilities. • Directly involved in developing comprehensive stroke center, cardiac center and trauma system in Western Wisconsin. • Heavily invested in continuing education of ED staff, ED residents, APC and Medical students from area colleges. • EMS medical direction, real world training in disaster medicine and incident command processes....

Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant - My focus within Emergency Medicine is cardiology care in the ER. I have 10 years experience performing case analysis and quality assurance for STEMI (Heart attack care) in my hospital system, as well as cardiac care peer review. I am also involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as EMS director.

...I have 10+ years experience in case analysis in multi-disciplinary case review (peer review) in my hospital system. I have also served as victim witness and expert witness in assault cases.

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Spinal Fusion Surgery, Lumbar Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Cervical Arthroplasty, Scoliosis Surgery, Medical Device Patents, Pedicle Screw Surgery, Workers Compensation, IMEs, Laminectomy, Microdiscectomy, Spine Surgery Complications, Endoscopic Spine Surgery

...I perform IME's, chart reviews, treat work compensation patients, serve as an Expert Spine Surgeon, have performed many depositions, and have testified in court. I provide a high quality opinion letter hyperlinked to the actual medical records reviewed. Attorney's have called these reports the new standard.