Rebecca M Lekim, DO, QME Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Hospital based Internal Medicine Physician

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Internal Medicine and Hospitalist

Keywords/Search Terms:

Atrial fibrillation, Syncope, NSTEMI, Delirium, Diabetes/DKA, GI bleed Pancreatitis, Inpatient Death, Failure to diagnose, Readmission, Perioperative, Acute kidney injury hyponatremia, Respiratory failure COPD Asthma, Sepsis, Stroke, Congestive Heart Failure, DVT/PE, Alcohol withdrawal, Hyperkalemia, Discharge Planning

Education:

B.S. Exercise Biology, University of California, Davis; M.S. Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of California, Davis; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences - COMP; Internal Medicine Residency, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Years in Practice:

10

Additional Information

I am a board-certified internal medicine physician and hospitalist based in the East Bay, California, with over a decade of post-graduate clinical experience. I completed my residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in 2018 and currently practice at a high-acuity stroke and trauma center, caring for medically complex patients including ICU step-down–level cases. I am a California Qualified Medical Evaluator (Internal Medicine) and serve as a Medical Consultant and Expert Reviewer for the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, conducting independent standards-of-care and medical record reviews. My work involves detailed analysis of complex medical timelines, causation, and clinical decision-making. In addition to clinical practice, I have been involved in multiple hospital administrative committees. I currently serve as Chair of the Medical Records Committee and have participated extensively in peer review, quality improvement, and internal medicine quality oversight initiatives. I provide objective, evidence-based medical opinions grounded in the care of thousands of hospitalized patients and informed by rigorous record review. I am known for being efficient, detail-oriented, and clear in communicating complex medical concepts. I offer services including: • Comprehensive medical record review and analysis • Standards-of-care evaluations • Screening and affidavits of merit • Causation assessments • Independent medical evaluations • Expert witness consultation and testimony • Second opinions for plaintiff and defense counsel My CV and fee schedule are available upon request. I welcome inquiries by phone, text, or email to discuss case needs and determine whether my background is an appropriate fit for your legal team.