Extensive inpatient hospital & SNF experience

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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 care, rehabilitation, respiratory care, and progression-of-care initiatives, Dr. Aljilani offers deep insights into standards of care, care transitions, discharge planning, and quality improvement — critical factors in litigation involving medical negligence, hospital-acquired conditions, delayed discharges, and post-acute care outcomes. In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Aljilani is an experienced independent medical reviewer for national organizations including KEPRO, National Medical Reviews, IMX Medical Management Services, and MMRO/Corevisory. He is frequently called upon to provide objective, clear, and evidence-based opinions in complex cases. Dr. Aljilani is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds active medical and DEA licenses in California. He remains actively involved in professional societies, including the Society of Hospital Medicine, American Medical Association, and American College of Physicians. Areas of Expertise: Hospital inpatient care and hospitalist standards Skilled nursing facility care and medical oversight Care transitions and discharge planning Quality improvement and patient safety Independent medical and peer review Dr. Aljilani’s balanced experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides makes him a trusted resource for attorneys seeking a credible, clear, and reliable medical expert witness.