Vasculitis Expert Witnesses

Mission Viejo, California

Rheumatology - Steroid, DMARDs, Biologic, Standard of Care Analysis, Lupus, Medical Record Review, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Immunosuppressants, Psoriatic Arthritis, Prednisone, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Corticosteroid, Vasculitis, Hydroxychloroquine, Scleroderma, Methotrexate, Infusion Therapy

I am a board-certified Rheumatologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, Sjögren’s syndrome, myositis, sarcoidosis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue diseases. Experienced in both outpatient and hospital-based rheumatology care, including evaluation of challenging multisystem presentations and interpretation of complex serologic and imaging findings. I am able to provide detailed medical record reviews, evidence-based opinions, and clear communication of medical concepts to attorneys. Skilled in reviewing causation, standard of care, disability and functional impairment, medication-related adverse events, autoimmune disease progression, treatment appropriateness, and long-term prognosis. Comfortable with independent medical reviews, chart analysis, written reports, and expert consultatio...

Centennial, Colorado

Rheumatology - Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Inflammatory arthritis, Vasculitis, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus, Immunosuppressive therapy, Autoimmune, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, Immune adverse events, Osteoporosis, Gout, Immunosuppression, Autoimmune, Arthritis, Pain, Chronic Pain

I am a board-certified rheumatologist with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience across clinical care, research, and healthcare leadership. As a partner and co-owner of one of the region’s largest single-specialty rheumatology practices, I have spent years managing high-volume, complex autoimmune and inflammatory cases while overseeing both strategic and operational aspects of a large clinical group. My clinical expertise covers the full spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, and other autoimmune conditions. I have particular depth in the use, safety, and risk profiles of immunosuppressive and biologic therapies—an area central to many malpractice, causation, and standard-of-care evaluations. I bring detailed insight into treatment complications, adverse events, diagnostic challenges, and appropriate clinical decision-making. My academic work includes multiple peer-reviewed publ...

Mashpee, Massachusetts

Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatology patient evaluation, Rheumatology exam, Rheumatology treatment, Gout, Vasculitis, SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), Chronic pain

Board Certified in Rheumatology 2006, Re-certified in 2016. Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 2004, re-certified in 2014. 17 years in practice, General Rheumatology Special interest chronic pain and fibromyalgia. Completed Rheumatology fellowship at Boston University Medical Center in 2006 Completed Lupus fellowship at Johns Hopkins Lupus center in 2007 Excellent at reviewing large amounts of medical charts in a reasonable time frame and extracting relevant information.

flemington, New Jersey

Rheumatology - biologics , lupus, osteoporosis, dermatomyositis , biosimilars , vasculitis , polymyalgia rheumatica , scleroderma, advanced therapeutics , osteoprosis, Temporal arteritis, rheumatoid arthritis , gout, stills disease, psoriatic arthritis , osteoarthritis , polymyositis

Received training at prestigious rheumatology fellowship at combined NYU/Bellevue/ Hospital For joint Diseases / Manhattan VA training program. Board certified in rheumatology since 1994. Recertified in 2004, 2014, and 2024. High volume clinical rheumatology practice since 1993. Extensive clinical knowledge in all facets of rheumatology including biologics biosimilars and advanced therapeutics. Clinical practice leader.

Durham, North Carolina

Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Immunosuppressive therapies, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Inflammatory Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Scleroderma, Joint Pain, Rheumatology-Oncology overlap, Immune related adverse events

Extensive experience in Rheumatology and Oncology overlap patient care in the clinic and hospital setting. Experience in evaluation of cases of post-motor vehicle collision symptoms and review for alternative, autoimmune, osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia. Experience reviewing cases involving immune suppressive therapies and side effects. Experience in medical malpractice review related to treatments, hospitalization, clinical care, and evaluation. Experience evaluating cases for risk of or presence of autoimmune or rheumatic disease. Expertise in reviewing cases as a second opinion of possible autoimmune or rheumatic disease.

New Providence, Pennsylvania

Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Adynamic Bone Fracture, Bisphosphonates, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Vasculitis, Biologic Therapy, Scleroderma, Myositis, Autoimmune Diseases, Myositis, Giant Cell Arteritis , Psoriatic arthritiis , Gout

I am a Board Certified Rheumatologist with clinical experience in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis , systemic lupus erythematosus and vasculitis, as well as chronic bone and joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. I have twenty years of clinical experience managing rheumatologic diseases. I am the Chief of Rheumatology and Director of Osteoporosis for Lancaster General Health and keep an active clinical practice. I will take a measured, thoughtful approach to your medical case review and will provide insight into standards of care. I offer unbiased reviews for both plaintiff and defense cases.

College Station, Texas

Rheumatology - Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Vasculitis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Scleroderma, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis

I have over 25 years of clinical experience in Clinical Rheumatology, I have maintained board certification since 2000.    I've owned a successful private practice since 2002. My clinical expertise spans Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lupus, Vasculitis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Osteoporosis. With a special focus on biologics and Early Arthritis management. Alongside my practice, I serve as an Associate Clinical Professor at Texas A&M Medical School and volunteer at a local community clinic. These activities keep me deeply connected to both clinical practice and community health needs.  I maintain board certification in Rheumatology through ABIM, as well as board eligibility for Internal Medicine. I am also Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology through NBPAS. I am a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and an expert level Musculoskeletal Sonographer. I am license...

Vienna, Virginia

Rheumatology, Acupuncturist - Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Acupuncture, Ehlers-danlos, Hypermobility syndrome, Autoimmune disease, Herbal medicine, Chronic fatigue, Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus, Chronic pain, Vasculitis, Sjogren's, Gout, Steroid injection, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, PMR, Post-Covid, GCA

I am a Rheumatologist and internist who is also an expert in integrative medicine and licensed to perform acupuncture. With regards to medicolegal work, as of February 2026, I have mainly performed independent medical evaluations (IME) and expert witness reports. I am able and willing to perform expert witness work in the areas of rheumatology, integrative medicine, acupuncture, and internal medicine. I will take a careful approach to your medical case review. As an expert in integrative medicine, I can go beyond just assessing whether standard of care was met, particularly for cases and medical conditions for which guidelines may be lacking. I will provide unbiased reviews for both plaintiff and defense cases. In my own clinic at East-West Rheumatology, I frequently see patients who are dealing with chronic multi-organ illness that is not improving with standard of care therapies. Patients previously seen by multiple rheumatologists (including at quaternary care treatment centers...

OAKTON, Virginia

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

1. Clinical Staff/Chief Nephrology Clinic; Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1995-1998) 2. Decorated Physician; US Army; Lieutenant Colonel 3. Multiple previous academic appointments - currently Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine - Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus with ongoing teaching and supervisory responsibilities 4. Senior Partner; Nephrology Associates of Northern Virginia - full time clinical nephrology practice (1998-2021) 5. Currently Associate Chief Medical Correspondent WVGB 94.5 FM (Beaufort, SC) and world wide by internet application - multiple types of programming responsibilities 6 Multiple committee and medical staff roles at Inova Fairfax Hospital (Annandale, Virginia) to include Chief of Nephrology Division and Medical Director of the inpatient Hemodialysis Unit (1998-2021) 7. Medical Director of two DaVita Hemodialysis units (1998-2021) 8. Multiple medical society Fellowships, medical journal editorial board membership...