Withdrawal Expert Witnesses

Atlanta, Georgia

Toxicology, Pharmacology- Clinical - Emergency Medicine, Pharmacokinetics, Alcohol Intoxication, Drugs of Abuse, Opioids, Fentanyl, Envenomation, Poisoning, Overdose, DUI, Kratom, Mushrooms, Hospital Pharmacy, Antidotes, Heavy Metals, Pesticides, Urine Drug Screen, Drug Testing, Blood Testing, Withdrawal

Patrick Filkins, PharmD, BCPS, DABAT obtained a BS in Biochemistry at SUNY Old Westbury and a Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy and Physician Assistant studies. Following pharmacy school he completed residency at Grady Memorial Health System in Atlanta, Georgia and subsequently a clinical toxicology fellowship at the Georgia Poison Center. He is currently board-certified in toxicology (DABAT) and pharmacotherapy (BCPS). He is a practicing clinical toxicologist at the Georgia Poison Center, emergency medicine clinical pharmacist at Grady Memorial Health System, and an adjunct instructor of emergency medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine. He also serves on the board of directors for the American Board of Applied Toxicology (ABAT). He has multiple publications in the field of toxicology. His research interests include toxic alcohols, acetaminophen toxicity, snake envenomation, and the management of opi...

Buffalo, New York

Addiction Medicine, Hospitalist - Inpatient and outpatient addiction, Buprenorphine, Overdose, Alcoholism, Withdrawal, Detox, Stroke, Sepsis, COVID, CHF, Perioperative medicine, Renal, Respiratory and Hepatic Failure, Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Coronary artery disease, PE/DVT, Bed Sores, Atrial Fibrillation, Falls, Medication Errors.

Award winning, Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Health Care Quality Management with over 8 years of work experience. Currently the Medical Director for an Outpatient Substance Use Clinical Center and also working as a hospitalist in a level 1 trauma center and academic medical center. Worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor with the University at Buffalo where I engaged in clinical training of medical students and residents. Completed my Internal Medicine Residency training from the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. I have been recognized as the Top Internist in Buffalo, New York by colleagues and peers, by Women in Medicine, recognized as the Hospitalist of the Month and nominated multiple times for the Outstanding Physician Award. Received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award during my Internal Medicine Residency, awarded by the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) that recognizes residents who are exemplars of com...

Cypress, Texas

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Toxicology - Medical Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Acute overdose, Intentional overdose, Accidental overdose, Myocardial Infarction, Airway, Blood Clots, Snakebite, Occupational Exposure, Addiction, Withdrawal, Venomous bites, Workplace Exposure, Cannabinoids, Drugs of Abuse, Forensic Toxicology, lab testing

Dr. Kerollos Shaker is a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Medical Toxicologist. He graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed residency in Emergency Medicine and fellowship in Medical Toxicology. Currently practicing as an ER Doctor and Toxicologist Consultant. He is also a Laboratory Director with experience in high-complexity labs. ATLS, ACLS, PALS certified. Medical Licenses in Texas and Florida. Emergency Medicine Review: Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Stroke/CVA, Headaches, Sepsis, Infections, Appendicitis, Airway Management, Arrhythmia, Epidural Abscess, Epidural Hematoma, Head Trauma, Billing, Trauma, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Aortic Dissection, Cauda Equina, Abdominal Pain, Motor Vehicle Accident, Chest Pain, Shortness of breath Toxicology Review: Acute overdoses in any setting, interpretation of drug testing (hair, oral, urine, blood, vitreous fluid), Delta-8-THC, Delta-9-THC, ...