Zerline Snyderman, MD, FACP, Certified Medical Director Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Phone: 716 292 6990
  • Cell: 716 292 6990
  • Fax: 716 677 4532

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Nursing Homes and Geriatrics

Keywords/Search Terms:

Geriatrics, Falls, Wounds, Pressure Ulcers, Restraints, Dehydration, Malnutrition, Nursing Home Infections, UTI, Medication Errors, Dementia, Anti-Psychotics, Post-acute and Long term care

Education:

MD, FACP, Certified Medical Director, University of the Philippines; Internal Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo; Chief Residency, State University of New York at Buffalo; Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, State University of New York at Buffalo

Years in Practice:

28

Additional Information

Dr. Snyderman is board-certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine with 28 years of experience, in active practice as a physician and Medical Director. Experienced in nursing homes, adult care facilities, hospitals and Veterans Administration hospital. Dr. Snyderman is a Certified Medical Director and has directed 7 skilled nursing facilities over the years that are four to five-star rated by CMS and in the highest quintile of New York State rating, with rehabilitation, post-acute care, long-term care and hospice. Dr. Snyderman is experienced with CMS/state surveys as Medical Director and familiar with regulatory requirements and standard of care. Dr. Snyderman is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and certified by the American Board of Post-acute and Long Term Care Medicine and the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. Dr. Snyderman has Quality Assurance, management and teaching experience. Dr. Snyderman has worked as an expert witness for 10 years. She provides oral and written reports and has reviewed for both defense and plaintiff cases and given objective opinions. She has testified at two trials and fifteen depositions.