Thrombosis Expert Witnesses

Buford, Georgia

Vascular Surgery - Vascular surgery, DVT, PE, venous, embolism, artery, limb loss, amputation, vein, ischemia, aneurysm, thrombosis, clot, endovascular, stent, aorta, carotid, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke

After obtaining a Medical Degree and Masters in Public Health from Ohio State University in 2011, completed general surgery training at East Carolina University (2017), and vascular surgery training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center (2019). Board certifications achieved in both general and vascular surgery. Inducted as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 2023. Work experience in an academic setting for several years before transitioning to community practice. Remain active in education with teaching responsibilities at a general surgery. Currently work across the spectrum of vascular surgery including open and endovascular interventions for arterial and venous disease. Outside of direct patient care, also serve as a speaker/consultant for a device company and provide independent peer review for medical cases brought to the medical board. Additionally, serve on multiple committees of the Society for Vascular Surgery.

Chicago, Illinois

Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology, Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Blood Disorders, Pediatric Cancers, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Sarcoma, Tumor, Anemia, Sickle Cell, Hemoglobin Disorders, Bleeding, Hemorrhage, Bruising, Clotting, Thrombosis, Stroke, Hyperbilirubinemia, Abnormal Lymph Nodes, Abnormal Blood Counts

Dr. Kar is double-board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He has had over 10 years of experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of blood disorders and cancers affecting infants, children and adolescents of all ages. Such conditions include anemia; genetic hemoglobin disorders like sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and abnormal newborn screen results; coagulation disorders like platelet disorders, clotting factor disorders, blood clots, and evaluation of bleeding or bruising; white blood cell disorders; bone marrow failure disorders; immune-mediated blood cell disorders; newborn blood disorders; evaluation of abnormal lymph nodes; leukemias; lymphomas; and a vast array of solid tumors. Dr. Kar also has substantial experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic general pediatric conditions, as well as routine preventive care such as immunizations. Such conditions include but are not limited to various infections, gastrointestinal issues...

Indianapolis, Indiana

Orthopedic Surgery - Fractures, orthopedic, Orthopedic Trauma, bone or joint injury, dislocation, bone or joint infection, osteomyelitis, compartment syndrome, thrombosis, DVT, total joint replacement, hip, knee, motor vehicle accident, broken bone, orthopedic complication, nonunion, pulmonary embolism, fall, work comp

-Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) -Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and International Orthopaedic Trauma Association -Former Specialty Society President, Academic Department Chair and Director of the ABOS - Currently or recently Licensed in 14 states - Published >100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters - practice experience in a variety of hospital types - Specializing in fractures, dislocations, trauma, joint replacement, infection, complications of orthopedic surgery, compartment syndrome, DVT/PE following surgery, musculoskeletal infection, all aspects of orthopedic or musculoskeletal care I have done medicolegal consulting for over 25 years for both plaintiff and defense, as an adjunct to my surgical practice. I have testified successfully at trial several times, even more depositions and reports. The majority of my career has been in academic medicine, where I not only had a busy surgical practice in orthopaedic t...

Royal Oak, Michigan

Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Cancer, Coagulation, Bleeding, Infection, Stroke, Thrombosis, Leukemia, Sarcoma, Chemotherapy

I have been caring for infants, children, adolescents and young adults with complex cancers and blood disorders for just over 25 years. This has necessarily included caring for patients who have complications, both expected and unexpected. In my time at Cleveland Clinic, I directed our fellowship training program and our comprehensive sickle cell clinic. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to the education of fellows, residents and medical students, currently an associate professor of pediatrics. For 20 years, I participated as a faculty member for the Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Board Review Course, covering content related to all facets of pediatric hematology and oncology.

Birmingham , Michigan

Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Pediatrics - anemia, sickle cell anemia, bleeding disorders, thrombosis, clotting disorders, thrombocytopenia, stroke, neonatal hemorrhage, coagulation disorders, newborn birth injury, thalassemia, newborn screening, pulmonary embolus, newborn jaundice, neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, child abuse

I am a pediatric hematologist with decades of experience at two prominent children's hospitals. Fellowship training at Yale University. Currently in active practice and engaged in a variety of leadership responsibilities (Professor of Pediatrics at medical school). Former Chair, Dept. of Pediatrics at respected Midwestern medical school. Extensive CV (clinical research, administration and education). Experience in case reviews, depositions and testimony.I review cases with a sense integrity and "fair play". I passionately advocate when I believe that the position of the defense or plaintiff is justified and supportable. I have practiced for many years (in parallel to my hematology practice) as a hospital based physician seeing complex general pediatric patients referred to a tertiary children's hospital for evaluation and care. Hence, I am available to review complex cases across the spectrum of pediatric medicine. I am also available to review cases involving adults whose medical...