Snf Expert Witnesses

Walnut Creek, California

Nursing Homes - Nursing Home, SNF, Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospice, Infections, Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Dementia, Neglect, Goals of care, Delirium, Polypharmacy, Alzheimer's, COVID, Bed Sores, Pressure Ulcers, Medical Malpractice, long term care, Hypertension, Diabetes

Dr. Taher is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, California, and a Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. His practice focuses mainly on skilled nursing facilities, caring for adult geriatric patients, including patients in sub-acute facilities who are ventilator-dependent. He has extensive experience in all aspects of nursing home care, including fall prevention, pain management, treatment of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, end-of-life care, common infections, and policies and procedures related to skilled nursing homes. He is currently the Medical Director at three San Francisco Bay Area skilled nursing facilities, one of which includes a sub-acute unit. He also serves as a hospice medical director. Specialty areas include; COVID-19, nursing homes, long-term care, medical negligence, elder abuse/neglect, nursing home falls, physical and chemical res...

Millbrae, California

Nursing Homes - Nursing Home, SNF, Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospice, Infections, Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Dementia, Neglect, Goals of care, Delirium, Polypharmacy, Alzheimer's, COVID, Bed Sores, Pressure Ulcers, Medical Malpractice, long term care, Hypertension, Diabetes

Dr. Andrew Ng is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He began practice working as a hospitalist in the acute care setting both in Michigan and then in California. After starting part-time work caring for patients in the skilled nursing environment, Dr. Ng transitioned to full-time practice in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and long-term care settings. Dr. Ng specializes in short-term and long-term care for patients who reside in SNFs. He is aware of the intricacies involved in providing care in this setting and appropriate standards of care. He can provide efficient case reviews in all aspects of nursing home care. Specialty areas include; COVID-19, nursing homes, long-term care, medical negligence, elder abuse/neglect, nursing home falls physical and chemical restraints, elopement, dementia, memory care, geriatric polypharmacy, bedsores (pressure wounds or pressure ulcers), nursing home infections (MRSA, VRE), dehydration, geriatrics, head trauma, accidental and suspected non...

Los Angeles, California

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, SNF, Wound, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Internist, Rehab, Rehabilitation, Falls, Acute Rehab Unit, ARU, IRF, nursing home, nursing facility, IM, Inpatient, Outpatient, ulcer, pressure injury

Dr. Amir Aljilani, M.D. Expert Witness in Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility Care Dr. Amir Aljilani is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with extensive experience providing expert medical testimony and case review for both plaintiff and defense counsel in cases involving inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility (SNF) care, and acute rehabilitation unit (ARU) care. Dr. Aljilani serves as a Lead Hospitalist for Care Transitions in the largest hospitalist group at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he has practiced since 2013. He also serves as the Assistant Medical Director of the Enhanced Care Program at Cedars Sinai, which is the hospitals associated SNF program. He also directs medical care at multiple skilled nursing facilities, including serving as Medical Director at SharonCare Skilled Nursing Facility and as a Quality Improvement Council member at Culver West Health Center and Kennedy Care Center. With leadership roles spanning hospital...

West Hartford, Connecticut

Geriatrics, Family Medicine - correctional medicine, corrections, inpatient medicine, hospital medicine, jail, pressure ulcer, long-term care, nursing home, visiting nurse, prison, consultation, adult, teen, adolescent, women, SNF, short-term rehab, rehabilitation, plan of care, ethics

Dr. Marlon Mitchell, MD, a double-board certified geriatrician and family physician, brings years of experience across diverse healthcare settings to his role as an expert witness. With a commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care, Dr. Mitchell has worked in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rehabilitation and nursing facilities, large academic hospital systems, and correctional facilities in Washington, DC. This extensive background allows him to deliver nuanced insights into the standards of care in outpatient and inpatient settings, CMS compliance in both long- and short-term care facilities, and the unique clinical and administrative demands of correctional healthcare. Dr. Mitchell’s broad expertise and dedication to objective, high-quality care make him an invaluable asset for legal cases requiring specialized medical knowledge. Contact Dr. Marlon Mitchell for a trusted, impartial perspective on geriatric and family medicine standards, regulatory compliance, an...

Albertson, New York

Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administration - Nursing Home, Post-Acute Care Administration, Long Term Care Administration, Nursing Home Administration, Long-Term care, Adult homes, Assisted Living, Hospice, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Home Health Care, Post-Acute Care, Standards of Care, Elder, Risk Management, SNF Expert Witness, Healthcare Administration

Steven Smyth is a Licensed and Certified Nursing Home Administrator with over 25 years’ experience in the long-term care/post-acute care industry holding current active licenses in the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Prior to working in post-acute care, Smyth worked for an additional ten years in several hospitals (Emergency Department Administrator, Administrator on Duty) and both hospital-based and free-standing clinic administration (Program Director/Administrator) positions. Mr. Smyth was educated locally as a graduate of Adelphi University (bachelor’s) and Hofstra University (master’s degree). In 2018, Mr. Smyth obtained his HSE Qualification indicating proficiency and licensing equivalency in long term/post-acute care, hospice care, assisted living and home and community-based services (HCBS). He is a Board-Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) a Certified Internal Forensic Healthcare Auditor (CIFHA), and a Certified Montessori Dementia Care P...

Anacortes, Washington

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy - Expert Legal Testimony, Home Safety, Assessment of Medical Records for Litigation, Compliance Reviews, Rebuttal Reports, Parkinsons, Neurodegenerative Diseases, ALS, Dementia, Stroke, Environmental Modification, Home Modifications, Assistive Technology, Caregiver Training, Long-Term Care Planning, SNF, ALF

Connie is licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) esteemed for her empathy, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her patients. Her exceptional interpersonal skills cultivate a warm and trusting relationship with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Connie’s extensive experience in home modifications, discharge planning, acute care, post-surgery care (open heart and orthopedic), fall prevention, geriatric care, end-of-life care, neurodegenerative disease care, lymphedema care, assistive technology, and durable medical equipment not only enhances patient outcomes but also provides heartfelt guidance and support that extends beyond typical healthcare settings. With over seven years of experience as a dedicated healthcare practitioner, Connie Colleen has made meaningful contributions to the field of occupational therapy. Her four years of business ownership have allowed her to offer preventative services to those aging in place within the Anacortes retirement community...