Child Abuse Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of child abuse expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on child abuse and related issues. Child abuse expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these child abuse expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Child Abuse, Trauma, Sepsis, Meningitis, PTSD, Child Custody, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Child Protective Services, Child Sexual Abuse, Asthma, Domestic Violence, Foster Care, Vaccines, and Cardiac Arrest.
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Stuart C Silverstein, MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician/ Author
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate
Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the New York Medical College.
Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification.
Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pediat...
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Charles F Lorbeer, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, DABFC
National Child Abuse Expert- CBS, ABC, & NBC News
Child Abuse, Social Work
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Child custody, child abuse & neglect, suicide, medical management, social work malpractice, child protective services, mandated reporters, abuse investigations, addictions counseling, substance abuse services, foster care, adoption, academic management, guardianships, elder abuse, sexual abuse
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Works in all states: recent cases in AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NH, NY, PA, SC, TX, WV, WI, etc. Has years of experience with Child removals, adoption, foster care, suicide, child abuse, sex abuse, social work malpractice, psychotherapy, guardianships, elder abuse, psychiatric management, psych hospitals, assisted living facilities, medical administration and custody related cases.
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Bobby D Cagle
Child Welfare Expert - Nationally Recognized
Cagle Expert Witness Services
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child death, child abuse, child neglect, foster care, child welfare, daycare, investigations, adoption, federal child welfare policy, child welfare standards, daycare stds of operation, child safety, child placement, family functioning, operating child welfare organizations, daycare regulation, daycare injuries
UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
Founder/CEO of human services consulting firm serving government and nonprofit organizations across the US for last 3 years
33 years of government service
Front-line, supervisory, managerial, administrative, and leadership roles
Social Worker (child welfare), Probation/Parole Officer, County Social Serivces Director, State Policy Director, State Legislative Director
Twice appointed by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal — Commissioner, Early Care and Learning (2011-2013); Director of Family and Children Services (2013-2017)
Four years as Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services (largest local child welfare agency in the United States)
Education
BA, Political Science/Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1989)
MSW, Management, Planning, Community Practice Concentration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1998)
Training
More than 1,075 hours of professional training in child welfare, community corre...
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Robert Belfer, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Birmingham, Alabama
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Cardiac arrest, Sepsis, Testicular torsion, Meningitis, Child abuse, Trauma, Fractures, Pneumonia, Respiratory arrest, Cardiorespiratory arrest, Volvulus
Dr. Belfer is a Board-Certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine clinician with over 30 years of experience in caring for ill and injured children in tertiary care Pediatric Emergency departments.
He is a frequent speaker both regionally and nationally in the field of Pediatric Emergency Medicine; topics include: "Life-Threatening Infections", "Septic-Appearing Infant", "Non-Traumatic Surgical Emergencies", "Upper Airway Emergencies", "Sepsis", "Pediatric Resuscitation", "Pediatric Status Epilepticus and Febrile Seizures", "Evaluation of the Febrile Infant", "Pediatric Rashes", "Orthopedic Emergencies" and "Pediatric Appendicitis".
Dr. Belfer is the HOST of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast [www.chop.edu/pempodcast] which currently has over 50,000 downloads from national and international listeners.
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Steven Karidas, MD
Radiologist Expert, Yale Fellow trained, ABR Cert
Birmingham, Alabama
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Neuroradiology, Back & Spine Imaging, Body Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Imaging, Oncology, Cancer Imaging (missed cancer), Pediatric & Child Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Pulmonary, Demonstrative Evidence, MRI PET CT scan Ultrasound Mammography
With training from Yale and other top-tier schools, Dr. Steven Karidas is a Board-Certified, fellowship-trained expert in Diagnostic Radiology in active clinical practice who offers same-day (<24 hr) turnarounds on radiology consultations. Dr. Karidas has served as section head, lead radiologist consultant, and has two decades of experience in the field including both academic and private practices and both clinical and administrative positions. He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.
Before completing his postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale - New Haven Hospital. Dr. Karidas received his MD from New York Medical College where he completed his Internship and Radiology Residency. Dr. Karidas provides expert consultation in body, neuroradiology, and msk for attorneys, insurance companies, vendors, and other clients both nationally and internationally. He is committed to providing quality consultations for independent reads, written reports, expert testimony, and other co...
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Neil Kaura, MD
Tucson, Arizona
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Musculoskeletal Radiology, Emergency Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology, Vascular Radiology, Thoracic Radiology, General Radiology, Spine Radiology, Trauma, Child Abuse, MRI, CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Worker's Compensation, Sports Injury
Dr. Kaura is a diagnostic radiologist who is board certified by the American Board of Radiology who completed a musculoskeletal radiology fellowship from the University of Arizona Medical Center. He is an expert in general radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, and emergency radiology along with all other radiology disciplines. He is well-regarded and experienced in all imaging modalities, with expertise in cross sectional and plain film imaging. He has more than 10 years of experience in active clinical practice, including being Division Head of Musculoskeletal Radiology. Dr. Kaura previously held academic appointments at the University of Arizona Medical Center and the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Dr. Kaura is a personable, intellectual, knowledgeable, thoughtful, articulate, concise and influential public speaker. He prides himself on being very communicative and responsive with same day (<24 hour) turnaround times on radiology consultations.
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DAVID MARK SPIRO
Board Certified, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Spiro Consulting
Little Rock, Arkansas
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
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Antimicrobials, Research, Depression, Child abuse, Obesity, Antibiotics, Migraine, Suicide, Child maltreatment, Orthopedics, Intussusception, Appendicitis, Gastroenteritis, Sepsis, Sedation, Clinical Pathways, Migraine, Trauma, Head Injury, Meningitis
I am a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician with over three decades of experience providing and overseeing care in high-acuity settings, including major children’s hospitals, Level 1 trauma centers, and community emergency departments. I currently serve as Section Chief and Endowed Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
My practice focuses on the management of critically ill and injured children, with expertise in pediatric trauma, airway emergencies, sepsis, child maltreatment, and complex medical presentations. I have served in key leadership roles—including Medical Director, Research Director, and Interim Section Chief—responsible for clinical operations, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
I bring particular strength in evaluating standard of care within the realities of emergency medicine, including the constraints and decision-making ...
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Eric G Spann, M.D., M.B.A.
Award-Winning Family Physician Leader
Syngent, LLC.
Mountain View, Arkansas
Family Medicine, Wound Care
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Ozempic, semaglutide, GLP, testosterone therapy, preventative medicine, anti-aging, wound care, child abuse, HRT hormone, medical weight loss, testosterone, nurse practitioner supervision, medical spa, Androgen, health administration, medical spa, low T, cancer screening, hypogonadism, longevity
Award-winning physician leader in active clinical practice of family practice and wound care.
Board certified in both Family Medicine and Wound Care.
Family medicine experience includes obstetrics, emergency medicine.
Administrative experience at small rural facilities, a large hospital, and a health system. Administrative roles include Medical Director, Physician Advisory Board Member to CEO, Chairman of Hospital Board of Directors, and Board of Directors of both a health system and health plan.
Has examined over 175 cases of child abuse.
Experienced expert witness.
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Dr. Charla C Watkins, DNP, APRN
Trauma, sexual assault, child abuse, psychiatry
Watkins Family Health & Counseling
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Psychiatry, Child Abuse
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Child sexual abuse, medical malpractice psychiatry, depression, urgent care cases, sexual assault, forensic consultant, bipolar, family practice, Trauma, Sexual assault nurse examiner, betrayal trauma, university sexual assault cases, Psychotherapy, medication management, EMDR, physical abuse
Dr. Charla Watkins is a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health. She is also a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Forensic Nurse Examiner who has conducted approximately 2,000 sexual assault exams of children, adolescents and adults and conducted 1,500 forensic interviews. Dr. Watkins is an experienced clinician and expert witness. She earned her doctorate at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee and her doctoral research is in human sex trafficking. Dr. Watkins is passionate about patient care, forensic case work. She has a private practice in Fayetteville, Arkansas where she specializes in trauma therapy, depression, anxiety, abuse cases, bipolar illness, grief, betrayal trauma and medication management for psychiatry patients across the lifespan. Dr. Watkins has experience in working medical malpractice cases, case consultation and expert testimony. She focuses on being a neutral objective fact finder and keys in on truth and facts i...
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Suzanne M Dupee, MD
Manhattan Beach, California
Forensic Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Emotional Damages, IME. Independent Medical Examination, Child Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, Sexual Harassment, Employment Discrimination, Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Female, Psychiatrist
Dr. Dupee is a triple board certified adult, child & adolescent, forensic psychiatrist. She has been retained in thousands of legal cases for civil (personal injury & employment), family (child custody evaluations, psychiatric evaluations of family law litigants, consultation), criminal, dependency (child abuse), courts as well as conducting insurance disability independent medical examinations & evaluations for the Medical, Dental & Veterinary Boards of California. Dr. Dupee has testified in hundreds of legal cases. She has been retained by plaintiffs and defense. She has extensive experience with evaluating PTSD.
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Stephen D Chin, MD, FAAEM
Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine Expert
Burlingame, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management, Documentation Analysis, Quality Assurance, Medical Education, Trauma, Child Abuse, Substance Abuse, Overdose
● Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over 30 years’ clinical experience.
● Over 10 years’ experience training Emergency Medicine physicians at a Level I Trauma Center.
● Quality Assurance Consultant for the Medical Board of California.
● Experience in Emergency Medicine Documentation Quality Assurance.
● Instructor for the American Academy of Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review Course.
● Clinical and Administrative Urgent Care experience including Medication Assisted Treatment.
● Published author in physical child abuse research.
● Award-winning public speaker.
● Experienced in providing expert witness testimony at both deposition and trial.
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Dan L Field, MD, FACEP
Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert
MDexperts
Rancho Cordova, California
Forensic Science, Emergency Medicine
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Clinical Forensic Medicine, medical criminology, great bodily injury, case evaluation, case feasibility, injury, strangulation, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, urgent care, medical chart, gunshot wounds, firearms, stab wound, cause of death, use of force, bruising, toxicology, records
Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert
Dr. Field is a board-certified emergency physician, a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and holds a master’s degree in forensic science. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he is highly trained in managing medical emergencies, trauma, stab and gunshot wounds, strangulation, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, fractures, police use of force, child abuse, and injury care. As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, he served as the medical control officer for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s SED (SWAT) team for over 25 years. He possesses small arms training, previously held a federal firearms dealer license, and is a black belt in Karate. He is also an Expert Consultant and Reviewer for the California Medical Board.
Dr. Field has served as both a testifying and consulting expert in state and county superior courts, United States district courts, administrative law hearings, military courts-martial, and Title IX proceedings. He is exper...
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Alexandra Clarfield, PhD
Clinical/Forensic Psychologist -- all ages
Alexandra Clarfield, PhD Psychology Inc.
Auburn, California
Psychology, Forensic Psychology
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Abuse, Cyber bullying, Defamation, Law Enforcement, First Responders, PTSD, Military Mental Health, Psychological Malpractice, Wrongful Termination, Disability Impairment, Immigration Evaluation, Workers Compensation, Workplace harassment, Workplace violence, Chronic Pain, Native American Trauma
Dr. Alexandra Clarfield is a licensed psychologist and Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) providing forensic psychological evaluations throughout Northern California, with offices in Auburn (Placer County), Yolo and Sonoma Counties. She accepts referrals from both plaintiff and defense. Her forensic practice includes Workers’ Compensation QMEs, civil litigation support, and specialized evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability.
Dr. Clarfield has extensive professional experience. In addition to an M.S. in Social Psychology from Vanderbilt University and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University, she completed training in cutting edge treatments for traumatic stress disorders including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. She completed in depth training in mindfulness-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Hakomi. Her experience in the treatment of ...
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Bobby D Cagle
Child Welfare Expert - Nationally Recognized
Cagle Expert Witness Services
Northridge, California
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child death, child abuse, child neglect, foster care, child welfare, daycare, investigations, adoption, federal child welfare policy, child welfare standards, daycare stds of operation, child safety, child placement, family functioning, operating child welfare organizations, daycare regulation, daycare injuries
UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
Founder/CEO of human services consulting firm serving government and nonprofit organizations across the US for last 3 years
33 years of government service
Front-line, supervisory, managerial, administrative, and leadership roles
Social Worker (child welfare), Probation/Parole Officer, County Social Serivces Director, State Policy Director, State Legislative Director
Twice appointed by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal — Commissioner, Early Care and Learning (2011-2013); Director of Family and Children Services (2013-2017)
Four years as Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services (largest local child welfare agency in the United States)
Education
BA, Political Science/Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1989)
MSW, Management, Planning, Community Practice Concentration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1998)
Training
More than 1,075 hours of professional training in child welfare, community corre...
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Ashley Tapia, LCSW
Child & Family Trauma Mental Health Expert
Tapia Blooming Therapy
San Diego, California
Mental Health, Child Abuse
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Children's Mental Health, Bullying, Child Depression/ Anxiety, Foster Care, CPS Investigations, Child Protective Services, Childhood Trauma, Family Violence, Family Based Treatment, Behavioral Health, Social Work, Pediatric Mental Health, Reunification, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Early Childhood Development
Ashley Tapia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and Texas specializing in child and family mental health. Ms. Tapia earned her Master of Social Work in 2019 from California State University, Long Beach. She has four years of experience working as a Protective Services Worker with Child Welfare Services in both Orange County and San Diego County. In this role, she conducted child abuse and neglect investigations, assessed child safety and risk, and worked closely with families involved in the dependency court system. She also provided reunification services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support family stability and promote safe parent–child relationships.
Since 2022, Ms. Tapia has provided psychotherapy services in children’s mental health in both inpatient and outpatient settings, serving as a clinician and program manager. In these roles, she has delivered intensive individual, group, and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents betw...
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Yolanda Lau, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician| Multi-state Licenses
Alameda, California
Pediatrics, General Practice
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pediatrics, infant, adolescent, child, child neglect, child abuse, teenager, outpatient, newborn, primary care, Asthma, developmental delay, telemedicine, neonatal jaundice, infant formula, behavior, routine health check, urgent care, circumcision, vaccines
Dr. Lau is a board-certified pediatrician with over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient general primary care pediatrics, inpatient newborn care, urgent care, and telemedicine. Her expertise includes care for children from birth through age 18 with a focus on growth and development, behavior, preventative care, vaccines, asthma, nutrition and formula guidance, developmental delays, and common pediatric medical conditions. Dr. Lau also has procedural experience in newborn plastibell circumcisions.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Lau has experience in physician review and utilization management, including medical necessity determinations, level-of-care assessments, and application of evidence-based guidelines. She has served in consulting roles supporting healthcare organizations, contributing to clinical policy interpretation, quality review, and healthcare technology initiatives.
Dr. Lau completed her medical training in California. She matriculated from UCSF Schoo...
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Nicol Stolar-Peterson, PsyD, LCSW, BCD
www.nicolstolar.com
Murrieta, California
Social Work, Child Abuse
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Child Protective Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Investigations, Standard of Care, Removal, Exigency, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Neglect, Child Death, Child Fatality, Child Welfare
Child Abuse/Child Welfare Expert national practice. Completed over 1000 child abuse investigations and interviews, 100’s of removals, 100’s of foster care and adoptive placements. 11 years of field experience working in child protective services as a child abuse investigator, interviewer, trainer, foster care/adoption social worker (2003-2015). Licensed clinical social worker in California since 2009. Trained over 1000 social workers in child abuse investigation and current standards and duties. National trainer on mandated reporting.
Focus Areas Include;
Child Welfare Expert
Child Abuse Investigations
Clinical Social Worker
Expert Witness
Child Fatality Investigations
CPS /DCFS Expertise
Consultation
Psychotherapy
Crisis Counseling
Forensic Interviewer
Case Management
Community Outreach
Group Therapy
Record/Case Review
Structured Decision-Making Tools
Testimony
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Ellika McGuire, MD
Experienced Child and Adult Psychiatry Expert
Ellika McGuire MD PLLC
California
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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Child, Adolescent, Adult, Trauma, Emotional Damage, PTSD, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation/Suicide, Physical and Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, LGBTQ+, Transgender, Divorce, and More
Double board-certified, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, with 10+ years of clinical experience evaluating and treating patients with a broad range of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, PTSD, self harm, suicidal ideation, and more.
Experience evaluating and consulting on personal injury, emotional injury, causation, standard of care, medical malpractice, disability, child abuse, and family law related litigation. Retained evenly by prosecution and defense.
Unique expertise in work with LGBTQ+ youth and families, including work with transgender and gender non-conforming youth.
Clinical Instructor and Supervisor in the University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry where I give lectures on psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, while supervising child psychiatry fellows.
Thorough and efficient work, clear and well o...
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Jennie W Gary, MD, MPH, FAAP
Standard of Care Outpatient General Pediatrics
Pasadena, California
Pediatrics, General Practice
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Infants, Children, Teens, General Pediatrics, Primary Care, Outpatient, Newborns, Standard of Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Development, Behavior, Failure to Thrive, Nutrition, Vaccines, child abuse, neglect, Allergies, Asthma, Obesity, Infections
Dr. Jennie W. Gary is board-certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has 9 years of experience as a Pediatrician, and 4 years experience as an expert witness. She works at a busy outpatient community pediatrics clinic as a general pediatrician, where she sees thousands of patients annually. She also has experience precepting and teaching pediatric residents. She is well-versed in the practice of standard of care, evidence-based medicine according to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
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Paula E. Rohde, MA
Mission Viejo, California
Social Work
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Social Worker Standard of Care, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Mandated Reporter, Juvenile Dependency, Placement, Warrants & Removals, Case Planning, Family Reunification, Foster Care Licensing, Group Homes, Child Abuse, Foster Homes, Shelter Care
I have extensive experience working in public child welfare and human resources for the County of Orange, Social Services Agency. Child Welfare areas of expertise include dependency intake and investigations, out of home placement including group home, foster home, relative and shelter care placement, foster parenting recruitment, training, licensing and relative family approval. Experience has been in both a Senior Social Worker, Senior Social Services Supervisor and leadership capacity (Program Manager I & II ). I am trained in Trauma Informed Practice & Safety Organized Practice, knowledgeable of and proficient in the Child Welfare Services/Case Management System.
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Naomi E Lawrence-Reid, MD
Board-certified Pediatrician | Newborn Hospitalist
Doctoring Differently®
San Diego, California
Pediatrics, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine
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Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Child Abuse, Children, Newborn, Neonate, Neonatal, Nursery, Telemedicine, Emergency, Urgent care, Infant, Teen, Hospitalist, Child Injury, Developmental Delay
Dr. Lawrence-Reid is board-certified in General Pediatrics and diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics. She has over 14 years of post-graduate experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of pediatric illness affecting newborns, infants, children and adolescents of all ages. Such conditions include: prematurity, hyperbilirubinemia, birth injury, hypoglycemia, prenatal substance use, respiratory distress syndrome, newborn screen, dehydration, sepsis, child abuse, and child neglect.
Dr. Lawrence-Reid also has substantial experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic general pediatric conditions, as well as routine preventative care such as immunizations. Such conditions include, but are not limited to various infections, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory issues, allergies, and rashes.
Dr. Lawrence-Reid has served on hospital quality improvement committees reviewing adverse events and improving patient safety and outcomes. She cares for a large volume of patient...
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Diane Cranley
Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations
Diane Cranley Consulting
Laguna Niguel, California
Child Abuse, School Safety
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child sexual abuse, sexual assault, molestation, grooming, sexual misconduct, educator misconduct, Title IX sexual harassment, child sexual abuse prevention, best practices, boundary violations, boundary policies, mandated reporter, failure to report, school, after school, sports, reporting, youth-serving organizations, YSOs
I am an expert in child sexual abuse prevention, response, and reporting in youth-serving organizations. While organizations may not be able to stop every case of child sexual abuse within their programs, there are best practices that when followed, significantly lower the risk of abuse occurring and minimize delays in reporting.
I can help by:
• Identifying and evaluating valuable discovery materials including an organization’s policies, practices, documentation, and training
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your case by comparing those organizational materials to best practices to identify the gaps
• Differentiating the failure of individual mandated reporters versus organizational failures based on that gap analysis and case materials
• Identifying grooming behaviors that are cause for reasonable suspicion and reporting
• Supplying best practices and relevant research to substantiate my opinion as it relates to your case
• Educating the judge and jurors on grooming ...
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Jennifer Harrison, PsyD, ABPP ATR-BC
Board Certified Psychologist Trauma Specialist
Therapy Partners of the Peninsula
Burlingame, California
Psychology, Mental Health
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Trauma, Child Abuse, Psychopathology, Psychological Testing, Competency, Family Dynamics, Attachment, Child Developement, Human Development, Mental Health Issues, IME, Sexual Abuse
Dr. Jennifer Harrison, PsyD, ABPP, ATR-BC, is a board-certified licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in trauma in children and adults. As a highly sought-after expert witness and forensic consultant, she provides independent medical examinations, forensic evaluations, and expert witness services for legal professionals handling complex cases involving trauma, family dynamics, and mental health concerns. Her deep understanding of the psychological impact of trauma, combined with her meticulous analysis of medical records and evidence, allows her to offer well-researched, articulate assessments that contribute to achieving just outcomes. She frequently collaborates with private attorneys and county courts, offering expertise in areas such as personal injury, Murphy evaluations, dangerousness and risk assessment, competency to stand trial, insanity defense, malingering, and federal social security appeals.
Dr. Harrison has worked across diverse ...
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Jeffrey M Dym, MD
Newport Coast, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Diagnostic radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, trauma, spine, fracture, herniated disc, emergency radiology, injury, child abuse, MRI, CT, Xray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, workers compensation, general radiology, neuroradiology, auto accident, pain
Dr. Dym is Chair and Medical Director of the radiology department at Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach.
Dr. Dym has a very clear, concise method of communication imaging findings of potentially complex cases in a manner that is easy to understand. Dr. Dym has experience in expert witness case reviews, and has appeared at depositions and in court.
Dr. Dym has presented at many lectures and conferences and is comfortable with public speaking. He is also a volunteer faculty member at The University of California, Irvine where he presents cases to radiology residents.
In his free time, he enjoys camping, volleyball, biking, jogging and enjoys spending time with his family.
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Craig D McLaren
Police Practices Expert – Retired 32 Years LAPD
First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group
California
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of Force, Vehicle Pursuits, Deadly Force, Excessive Force Inadequate/Negligent Security, Crowd Control, Evidence Preservation, Chain of Custody, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Gangs, Surveillance, Vice, Prostitution, Gambling, Child Abuse, School Shootings, Workplace Violence, Patrol, Informants, Domestic Violence
Vastly Experienced Police Expert. 32 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Trained / Taught new officers, in the field, for 24 years in all facets of Police work. Including Use of Force and Use of Deadly Force. Personally involved in over 40 Uses of Force as well as being present at approximately 100 more.
Certified Force Science Analyst, by Force Science Institute, which is a leader in law enforcement study. The Institute has conducted many research projects uncovering the scientific realities surrounding officer performance under stress, action/reaction time, memory, decision-making and more in complex, rapidly unfolding encounters.
Worked celebrity security for the late Dean Martin for approximately two years, providing personal security as well as residential security.
Expert in Vehicle Pursuits, having been involved in and receiving yearly training in pursuits, as well as training new officers in Vehicle Pursuit Tactics. Extensive Code-3 (Emergency) Driving Involvement and ...
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Rofida Nofal
Pediatrician licensed in California and Michigan
Sunnyvale, California
Pediatrics
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Children, Newborns, Adolescents, Out-patient, In-patient, Vaccines, Primary care, Antibiotics, Pain, Well and Sick Child, Nutrition Failure to Thrive, Trauma, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Evidence-Based , Standard of Care, Asthma , Infection , Obesity , Development
I am board certified in Pediatrics with over 14 years of clinical experience. I have trained and practiced in multiple settings in different states.
A few highlights from my CV:
- Expert Witness for multiple state boards
- Reviewer for medical journals
- Strong research and academic background. I authored a book chapter, many research articles and case studies.
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Mayola Miranda, DPA, LCSW, MSW
Miranda Counseling & Consulting LCSW, Inc
Newport Beach, California
Social Work, Child Abuse
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Child protective services, public child welfare, foster care, child abuse & neglect, nonminor dependents, emergency removals, dependency court, CPS standards of care, CPS policies & practices, civil rights, CPS investigations, mandated reporting, reasonable services, reunification, .26 hearings
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25+ years of diverse work experience including in the public sector, private sector, non-profit, academia, and military. A former Child Protective Services (CPS) social worker & supervisor of 15 years with insider knowledge about child welfare. Hands-on experience with hundreds of child welfare-involved families and children in all phases of a child dependency case. Supervised, trained, and taught CPS social workers, interns, and Master of Social Work students. CA License #24899, AZ License #22844.
Specialized areas of knowledge include:
Certificates of Merits
Emergency Child Removals, warrants
Warrantless removals, exigent circumstances, imminent risk
Child Protective Services policies, practices, and procedures
Child abuse and neglect
Foster care, out of home care, congregate care
Case Plans: Reunification, family maintenance and transitional living plans
Standards of care
§ 1983 Civil rights, Monell Liability
AB12/Non-Minor dependents
Struct...
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Franceen Rea, MSW, BSW, GRMS
CPS Social Worker, Foster Care, Adoptions, & APS
Social Worker Testimony.com
Fairfield, California
Social Work, Child Abuse
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social worker consultations, CPS consultations, elder abuse and neglect, child, child abuse social worker expert, APS consultations, termination of parents rights, child abuse investigations, adult protective services social worker, dependent adult abuse neglect, child protective services expert, adoptions social worker
With over 30 years of experience in Social Work, I specialize in Child Welfare Services (CWS)/Child Protective Services (CPS), Adoptions, Foster Care, and Adult Protective Services (APS). My career includes thousands of child and adult welfare investigations, removals, and placements, making me a trusted expert for legal professionals seeking testimony in cases involving social work, child abuse/neglect/exploitation, sexual abuse, adoptions, permanency planning, elder and dependent adult abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation.
Areas of Expertise:
• Child Welfare Services (CWS)/Child Protective Services (CPS)
• Adult Protective Services (APS)
• Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation/Self-neglect Investigations
• Adoptions (including TPR, voluntary relinquishments)/366.26 Hearings
• Foster Care, Guardianships, Adoptions, Permanency planning
• Social Work Standards of Care, Case Management, Risk Assessments, Safety Planning
• Court Testimony, Report Preparation, Co...
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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
California
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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Helena Huckabee, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Emerge
Centennial, Colorado
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trauma, Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disability, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, PTSD, Posttraumatic Stress, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, Colorado, California, Nevada, Florida, Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC)
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Doctoral (BCBA-D). I have trained and worked in the field for over 30 years. I am founder and president of Emerge, which is a private practice clinic focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions with a specialty in serving those with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders.
I am board certified in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a licensed psychologist in Colorado, Nevada and Florida. I also have an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC), authorizing me to practice in 33 States (see https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap for details). In addition to my credentials outlined above, I received additional post-graduate training in Pivotal Response Treatment at University of California Santa Barbara and in ABA at University of North Texas.
I held administrative positions at and/or helped commence five treatment programs for young children with autism...
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Jessica Duesler, LCSW-BCD
Forensic Social Work, Child Welfare, CPS Expert
Colorado Forensic Family Advocacy
Centennial, Colorado
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child custody, child development, child abuse, neglect, Family separation, Trauma, Best interest, Mental health, Reasonable efforts, Forensic social work, Removal, Foster care, Reunification, Adoption, Attachment, Termination of parental rights, Kinship care, Social work, child protective services, CPS
Jessica Duesler is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Florida with nearly 20 years of experience.
Holding certifications in Forensic Social Work and Multicultural and International Social Work Practice, other specialized expertise includes Adoption Trauma, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, the Harm of Removal, TPR, and Forensic Evaluations. Jessica's primary focus of work is centered around dependent and neglected children and domestic relations matters. She has also worked on juvenile delinquency and guardianship cases.
Jessica's scope of work routinely involves legal advocacy, conducting mental health evaluations, child-focused trauma assessments, Parent-Child Interactional Evaluations, facilitating therapeutic out-of-home placement transitions, and serving as an expert witness throughout the country. Jessica is a certified Child & Family Investigator and Parental Responsibilities Evaluator.
Jessica’s exp...
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Jamie Brenner, PsyD
Forensic & Clinical Psychologist
Denver , Colorado
Psychology
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Child Abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Impact of Childhood Abuse in Adulthood, Sexual Assault, Psychological Trauma, Criminal Defense, Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence, PTSD, Criminal Prosecution, Neurodevelopmental Disability, Sentence Mitigation
I am a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in psychological assessment. With well over a decade of clinical experience working in hospitals, schools, community mental health, the foster care system, and private practice, I provide comprehensive psychological evaluation and expert testimony to bring clarity to complex legal questions and present findings in a clear and approachable way to support fair decision-making.
My background includes:
Specialized training in the treatment and assessment of psychological trauma (PTSD)
Completing specialized postdoctoral fellowship training at Children's Hospital Colorado
Managing child and autism assessment services for a large community mental health center
Publishing research on the intersection of developmental disabilities and psychological trauma
Testifying in federal immigration court
Training the next generation of psychologists through teaching and clinical supervision
My areas of expertise include:
Posttrau...
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Kate Amber, MSc
Coercive Control, Workplace & Domestic Violence
ECCUSA (End Coercive Control USA)
Vernon, Connecticut
Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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coercive control, domestic violence, child abuse, workplace bullying, batterers, battered women syndrome, grooming, coercion, psychological manipulation, psychological maltreatment, abuse, alienation, undue influence, consent, cults, workplace violence, hostile workplace, workplace harassment, fraud
Kate Amber MSc is a researcher, speaker, trainer, consultant and turnaround expert in coercive control and domestic abuse/violence in the contexts of family abuse, human trafficking, gangs, extremist groups, religions, workplace abuse, and psychological maltreatment. She holds post graduate certifications in violence and abuse prevention executive leadership, and coercive control, and professional certifications in human rights, ADA advocacy, the Homicide Timeline, and the Danger Assessment. Ms. Amber is trained on the Safe & Together CORE Model at the intersection of domestic violence and child abuse, and assesses cases for different types of abuse and the short and longterm risks involved for adults and children traumatized by it.
Ms. Amber's Quicksand Model® of Coercive Control (QSM®) is a synthesis of 70 years of research and theory on coercive and controlling abuse of power and the trauma it causes. Ms. Amber speaks, conducts research, and trains mental health, law enforcement...
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Joseph L.J. Schwartz, Psy.D
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Psychology, Mental Health
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School Psychology, Criminal Forensic Psychology, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Clinical Forensic Psychology, Psychological Injury, Custody Evaluation, Child Abuse, Spousal Abuse, Mental Status Review, Harassment, Capacity Evaluation, Competency Evaluation, Stalking
Dr. Joseph Schwartz has specialized in school, clinical and forensic psychology for over 30 years. He has conducted over 1000 Mental Health Evaluations and over 500 Independent Medical Exams. He has assisted attorneys addressing legal questions pertinent to high conflict co-parenting difficulties, domestic violence and abuse, violence and sex offender risk assessment, psycho-sexual issues, developmental disorders, learning disabilities, head injury, neuropsychological functioning, cognitive ability, psychological/emotional damages for Family Law, Criminal and Civil Court. He has provided expert advice and legal consultation regarding various parenting and psychological issues including: Psychological and Neuropsychological testing, Parenting Plans, Expert Witness testimony, School and Home evaluations. Currently, Dr. Schwartz maintains a Private Practice in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Since 1993 he has been Licensed in New York and Delaware where he was frequently called and asked to tes...
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Saralyn Grass, Ed.D.
Veteran PreK-12 Safety & Standards of Care Expert
Verdant Synergies
Jacksonville, Florida
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Childcare Licensing, Program Oversight, Child Abuse, Daycare Standards, Negligence, Child Injury, Mandated Reporting, Preschool Safety, Policy & Procedures, Early Education, Compliance, Early Learning Policy, Negligent Supervision, Afterschool Programs, Child Welfare, Industry Standards, Child Safety, Standards of Care
Dr. Saralyn Grass is a nationally recognized expert in school and child care policy, educational settings, early learning standards and child safety in youth-serving programs. With over two decades of experience in overseeing, developing and evaluating educational systems she brings a unique combination of high-level policy knowledge and real-world operational insight.
Dr. Grass has served in leadership roles at both the state and municipal levels. She has written administrative rules governing early learning programs, advised on child care legislation and led statewide initiatives focused on improving outcomes for children and families. Her work includes drafting and enforcing provider standards related to supervision, mandated reporting, injury documentation and environmental safety.
As a leader in program oversight, she has directed teams responsible for reviewing provider compliance, conducting incident reviews and developing corrective-action plans. She works closely with le...
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Santa J. Bartholomew, M.D., FAAP, FCCM
PME Consulting, LLC
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), TBI, Child Abuse, Munchausen (MSP), Respiratory Failure, Burn Care, Sepsis, Shock, Post-Op Care, Congenital Heart Disease, COVID, Meningitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Craniofacial Disorders, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO, Pediatric Asthma, Poisoning
Dr. Santa J. Bartholomew (formerly Santa J. Johnston, M.D.) is an award-winning Pediatrician with more than 30 years of clinical experience, and is a distinguished medical educator serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at two esteemed medical universities. She is double-boarded by the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care medicine.
Her primary specialty has been Pediatric Critical Care medicine since 1990, and Dr. Bartholomew has practiced for decades in nearly every conceivable setting from state-of-the-art quaternary care centers, to large academic centers and level I trauma centers with very busy Pediatric Emergency Departments and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). She has worked in many small and medium-sized community hospitals throughout the nation including Alaska, and has traveled around the world to serve patients in remote areas.
Practice roles have consisted of Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Emergency C...
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Robert A Evans, Ph.D.
Identification of Parental Alienation-Nation Wide
The Center For Human Potential of America, Inc.
Clearwater, Florida
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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Parental Alienation, Child Custody, Child Custody Evaluations, High Conflict Divorce, Expert Witness, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Attorney Consultation, Trial Consultant, Resist & Refuse, Alienation, Child Alienation, Forensic File Review, Forensic Report Review, Child Abuse
Expert Witness in over 38 states in U.S., and Canada; Over thirty years of experience in applied psychology & the behavioral sciences as a Licensed School Psychologist;
Trained in Comprehensive Child Custody Evaluations since 1996;
Trained in Forensic Examinations, Forensic Evaluations and Juvenile Justice, Guardianship Evaluations, Assessing Violence Risk in Juveniles and Advanced Child Custody Evaluations by the University of South Florida, Dept. of Mental Health Law & Policy;
Trained in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law;
Consultant to the medical, legal and law enforcement community in Florida on Psychological and Educational matters;
Provided Critical Incident Stress Debriefings to victims of crime in the Central Florida area;
Consulted with Orange County Public Defender with cases involving arrest and incarceration of children, including Competency Assessments and Insanity Determinations as well as expert testimony; provided expert testimony for Workplace V...
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Ralph D Martello, MD
Pediatric Expert Witness: Outpatient and Inpatient
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Clearwater, Florida
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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Pediatric expert witness, pediatric malpractice, hospital medicine consultant, neonatal expert, child injury, pediatric standard of care, pediatric litigation, pediatric negligence, hospital negligence, wrongful death, pediatric testimony, child abuse, sepsis , birth injury, meningitis , medical negligence, newborn injury
Ralph Martello, MD
Pediatric Medical Expert Witness in Hospital Medicine
NPI: 1447544952 | Email: rdmgator11@gmail.com
Key Qualifications:
• Dual Board-Certified: General Pediatrics & Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Faculty, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital & University of South Florida
• 10+ Years of Clinical Experience in Inpatient Pediatric Care
Dr. Ralph Martello is double board-certified in pediatric hospital medicine and general pediatrics with over a decade of clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida and a practicing Clinical Instructor at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. His expertise includes inpatient pediatric care, newborn medicine, special care nurseries, and supervising medical trainees.
Dr. Martello has served in various academic and clinical roles, including Clinical Assistant Professor at multiple universities, and as Associate Program Di...
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Seth J. Crapp, MD, DABR CAQ
Specialty Focused Radiology
Tamps, Florida
Diagnostic Radiology, Pediatrics
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Pediatric radiology, Child abuse, Non accidental trauma, diagnostic radiology, x-rays, radiographs, CT scans, fluoroscopy, radioactive substances, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, MRI
Dr. Seth Crapp is a board-certified radiologist with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in pediatric radiology. He graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, & attended Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed an internship at Mount Auburn Hospital-Harvard Medical School affiliated program, & a radiology residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, FL, where he was Chief Resident. He completed a fellowship in pediatric radiology at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Crapp has been a leader on several non-profit boards and is vice president of the Florida State Medical Association (National Medical Association). He has served on committees of the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR) & the American College of Radiology (ACR). Dr. Crapp is a 2017 Florida International University Torch Award recipient and Alumni Ambassador for Meharry Medical College with endowed sc...
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Charles F Lorbeer, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, DABFC
National Child Abuse Expert- CBS, ABC, & NBC News
Jacksonville, Florida
Child Abuse, Social Work
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Child custody, child abuse & neglect, suicide, medical management, social work malpractice, child protective services, mandated reporters, abuse investigations, addictions counseling, substance abuse services, foster care, adoption, academic management, guardianships, elder abuse, sexual abuse
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Works in all states: recent cases in AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NH, NY, PA, SC, TX, WV, WI, etc. Has years of experience with Child removals, adoption, foster care, suicide, child abuse, sex abuse, social work malpractice, psychotherapy, guardianships, elder abuse, psychiatric management, psych hospitals, assisted living facilities, medical administration and custody related cases.
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Jessica Duesler, LCSW-BCD
Forensic Social Work, Child Welfare, CPS Expert
Colorado Forensic Family Advocacy
Florida
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child custody, child development, child abuse, neglect, Family separation, Trauma, Best interest, Mental health, Reasonable efforts, Forensic social work, Removal, Foster care, Reunification, Adoption, Attachment, Termination of parental rights, Kinship care, Social work, child protective services, CPS
Jessica Duesler is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Florida with nearly 20 years of experience.
Holding certifications in Forensic Social Work and Multicultural and International Social Work Practice, other specialized expertise includes Adoption Trauma, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, the Harm of Removal, TPR, and Forensic Evaluations. Jessica's primary focus of work is centered around dependent and neglected children and domestic relations matters. She has also worked on juvenile delinquency and guardianship cases.
Jessica's scope of work routinely involves legal advocacy, conducting mental health evaluations, child-focused trauma assessments, Parent-Child Interactional Evaluations, facilitating therapeutic out-of-home placement transitions, and serving as an expert witness throughout the country. Jessica is a certified Child & Family Investigator and Parental Responsibilities Evaluator.
Jessica’s exp...
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Jay M Harvey, MD
Active, Board-Certified General Pediatrician.
Jay M. Harvey, MD
Delray Beach, Florida
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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Board Certified Pediatrician, Case Review, Standards of Care, Active Clinical Practice, Pediatric Medical Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose, Independent Medical Expert, Objective Opinion & Analysis, Expert Witness, Misdiagnosis, Unbiased Reviewer, Medical Record Review, Pediatric Negligence, Defense and Plaintiff Experience
I am a board-certified pediatrician with 35 years of diverse clinical experience and am currently in full-time private practice, providing care across the full spectrum of general pediatrics. My active clinical role ensures that my opinions are grounded in current standards of care and real-world pediatric decision-making.
I have been retained in pediatric medical malpractice matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, including cases involving allegations of child abuse. My experience includes deposition and courtroom testimony, as well as detailed case review and medical record analysis.
Colleagues and retaining attorneys value my work for its objectivity, attention to detail, and careful consideration of clinical nuance. Having spent decades teaching medical students, pediatric residents and nurse practitioners, I bring a broad perspective to complex cases and am adept at identifying how medical decisions are made in real clinical settings.
I am particularly skilled at communi...
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Renata S. Moon, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist- Top US Trained-Wash U StL
Impact Pediatrics
Venice , Florida
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics
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Seizures, Hip Dysplasia, Newborn resuscitation, Bronchiolitis, Jaundice, Parental Rights, Child Abuse, Autism, Pediatric Hospitalist, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Dehydration, Munchausen by proxy, Fever, Kawasaki, Respiratory distress, Asthma, Pediatrician, Meningitis, Vaccines
I am an actively practicing pediatrician and pediatric hospitalist with 30 years of experience in caring for children. Top US medical school- Washington University in St. Louis educated and trained. Double board certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Experienced expert witness at both deposition and trial. Extensive teaching experience with medical students, interns and residents most recently as a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine. I also practice general pediatrics and care for children in outpatient clinics. Many of my colleagues shifted to either inpatient or outpatient clinical care when pediatric hospitalist programs were created. Since I have worked in both of these patient care settings, I have extensive expertise related to standards of care in each type of location as well as with the transitions that occur between hospital and home.
I am willing to evaluate medical care for pediatric patients ages birth to approximately 20 years of ...
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Eric G Spann, M.D., M.B.A.
Award-Winning Family Physician Leader
Syngent, LLC.
Florida
Family Medicine, Wound Care
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Ozempic, semaglutide, GLP, testosterone therapy, preventative medicine, anti-aging, wound care, child abuse, HRT hormone, medical weight loss, testosterone, nurse practitioner supervision, medical spa, Androgen, health administration, medical spa, low T, cancer screening, hypogonadism, longevity
Award-winning physician leader in active clinical practice of family practice and wound care.
Board certified in both Family Medicine and Wound Care.
Family medicine experience includes obstetrics, emergency medicine.
Administrative experience at small rural facilities, a large hospital, and a health system. Administrative roles include Medical Director, Physician Advisory Board Member to CEO, Chairman of Hospital Board of Directors, and Board of Directors of both a health system and health plan.
Has examined over 175 cases of child abuse.
Experienced expert witness.
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Charles E Teebagy, MD
South Florida Pediatric Partners
Lighthouse Point, Florida
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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Child abuse, Breast Feeding, Pediatric and Adolescent Vaccinations, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric accidents and poisonings, Pediatric custody battles, Crib Death, Puberty, Pediatric Medication Errors, ADHD, Anorexia
Affiliate Assistant Professor of Clinical Biomedical Science in the Charles E. Schmitt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University.
Preceptor in the Physician Assistant Program-Keiser University.
Clinical Voluntary Faculty/Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami
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Ana A Rivas-Vazquez, PhD
Miami, Florida
Forensic Psychology, Child Abuse
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Civil Forensic, Workman Comp, Domestic Violence
Licensed in the state of Florida, PhD from University of Miami, Post Doctral Master in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Nova SE University (Ft. Lauderdale), Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology ABPP
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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
Florida
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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Kimberly Graziano MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician
Pelican Pediatrics
Sebastian , Florida
Pediatrics
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Newborn, Infant, Children, Teenager, Adolescent, Primary Care, Hip Dysplasia, Standard of Care, Billing and Coding, Jaundice, Behavior, ADHD, Asthma, Vaccines, Child Abuse, Immunizations, RSV, GERD, Breastfeeding, Medication Errors
Dr. Kimberly Graziano is a Board Certified Pediatrician serving children from birth to 18. Dr. Graziano founded Pelican Pediatrics of Sebastian, Florida in 2005, serving patients of east central Florida for 20 years. She is highly regarded in her community and is on staff at Orlando Health/ Sebastian River Medical Center. She practices evidence based medicine and is skilled at diagnostic dilemmas. Dr. Graziano understands current standards of care and provides opinions based solely on facts. She does work for both plaintiff and defense. Additionally, Dr. Graziano is a Peer Reviewer for the State of Florida Department of Health, a Disability Appeals Reviewer for Social Security Administration and a consultant for the Chartis Group. Recently, she was recruited as a hands-on pediatrician for Emvenio’s Embold clinical trial and is clinically active in this study.
Dr. Graziano completed her training at the Ohio State University Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She enjoys teaching and co...
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Michael K. Davis, MD, MBA
Outpatient pediatrician, urgent care, and Peds GI
Gainesville, Florida
Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology
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child abuse, malpractice, neglect, child sexual abuse, gastroenterology, hepatology, liver, infants, newborns, missed diagnosis, respiratory, disease, infection, weight loss, malnutrition
I am a board-certified general pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist, and pediatric hepatologist (liver disease) at a large state university in excellent standing. I am willing to serve as an expert witness to advocate for high-quality and safe medical care for children and their families. Most of my reviews have focused on protecting the rights of patients and families but I will consider all types of reviews. I have been in active practice for over 20 years and have never been the subject of any legal action. I have expertise in outpatient and inpatient pediatrics, missed diagnoses, child abuse, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, respiratory disease, and infant care. With my MBA training I am also familiar with hospital and clinic processes. Rapid turn-around on case reviews and medical research. Call, text, or email for free 15-minute screening phone/Zoom consultation.
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Kimberly Works, MD
Pediatrician | Non-Testifying Legal Consultant
Pediatric Works
Atlanta, Georgia
Pediatrics
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Board-Certified Pediatrician, Medical Negligence, Delayed Diagnosis, Child Abuse, Medical Record Review, Pediatric Standard of Care, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Report, Non-Testifying Expert, Pediatric Emergency Care, Adverse Outcomes, Peer Review, Medical Malpractice (Pediatrics), Neonatal Injury, Medication Error
Dr. Kimberly N. Works is a board-certified pediatrician with over a decade of clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient, and public health pediatrics. She currently serves as Founder and Managing Physician of Pediatric Works, a concierge pediatric practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Works also served as a Medical Officer with the CDC Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment (CISA) Program through Lukos, where she participated in national vaccine safety surveillance and adverse event analysis. She is a published author in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health for myocarditis outcomes following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.
Her medical-legal consulting work focuses on independent, non-testifying case review involving pediatric standard-of-care analysis, delayed diagnosis, emergency department triage, birth injury and neonatal outcomes, vaccine-related claims, medication adverse events, and infectious disease management including sepsis. She provides clear, guideline-based written med...
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Dave Glick, EdM, LCSW, CASDCS, CEAP
Police & Autism Clinical Practices Expert
Triad Psych, pc
Atlanta, Georgia
Mental Health, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Autism, Disability, Police, Workplace Violence, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Special Education, Police Practices Expert-Former DEA Clinician, Police Practices Expert-Former Faculty Police Academy, Police Practices Expert-Current On Call Clinician FBI, Disability Services & Evaluation
Triad Psych is an independent group clinical, counseling and consulting practice since 2003. Feedback about our work emphasizes the ability to take complex abstractions and break it down into simpler, concrete, jargon free and understandable terms enabling juries and judges to fully grasp the concept at hand and make a clear decision. Triad's unique approach to complexity enables it's clients to be able to impose a context on and over almost any situation, provide guidance and be able to make tangible progress; the Triad system makes the invisible visible, clearing a viable and concrete path forward to achieve goals. Dave Glick and Elizabeth Snelgrove-Arauz, have been providing litigation and expert support since 1999. Dave has specializations in mental health, police psychology, special education, disability services(ADA & Section 504). Both have expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders and all areas of neurodiversity. Elizabeth has specialization in the intersectionality of Neurodi...
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Kenneth E DiNella, MD
Kenneth E. DiNella, MD, LLC
Americus, Georgia
Psychiatry
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Child custody, emotional injury, competency to stand trial, insanity defense, will contests, psychiatric malpractice, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), fitness for duty, psychopharmacology, child abuse, sexual harassment, guardianship, conservatorship, undue Influence, malingering, psychiatric
Duke trained, board certified psychiatrist with over 22 years professional experience, including chief of staff and medical director. Experienced expert witness in child custody, civil and criminal matters. Completed SEAK expert witness training courses. Teaching experience at Duke University Medical Center. Former Chief Outpatient Resident at Duke’s Psychiatric Residency program. Magna Cum Laude graduate (psychology major) of Vanderbilt.
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Alisa L Jordheim, BS, MA
Child Abuse & Neuroscience of Trauma
Restoration Forensic Consulting
Sandpoint, Idaho
Child Abuse
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Child Abuse Dynamics, Problematic sexual behaviors, Neuroscience of trauma, Sex trafficking, Disclosure Process, Child trafficking, Trauma & Memory, Counterintuitive behaviors, Grooming, Brain Process of trauma, Child sexual abuse accommodation, Long-term impacts of child, Forensic interview process
I bring 15 years of specialized experience in the child abuse field, serving as a child forensic interviewer, family advocate, consultant, trainer, educator, and conference speaker. In addition to authoring multiple publications, I have designed and managed government programs for child survivors of abuse and have conducted more than 100 direct engagements with child survivors. I provide specialized expertise on child sexual abuse and trafficking dynamics across multidisciplinary systems.
With a master’s degree in forensic psychology and completing a MEd certification in the neuroscience of trauma, my expertise is anchored in both hands-on field experience and research-based education.
Having delivered more than 200 presentations and trainings, 39 of them specifically on child abuse, I am highly proficient at communicating the complexities of child sexual abuse dynamics in ways that the general population can clearly understand.
My areas of expertise include:
Child Abuse Dynamics...
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Ankur Dhawan, DO
Emergency Medicine Physician,Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital
geneva, Illinois
Emergency Medicine
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Emergency, car accident, appendicitis, nursing home neglect, cause of death, asthma, surgery, cancer, sepsis, child abuse, kids , work accident, abdominal aortic dissection, heart attack, aortic dissection, stroke, elder abuse, pulmonary embolism, trauma, carotid dissection
I am a practicing ER physician with decades of clinical experience. I have also been vice chair of emergency department at Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital. I will only take a case that I know I can defend, and my quality of work speaks for itself. I am loyal, honest and believe in clarity in one's work. I have been involved in various quality care projects and am highly regarded at my place of work, recently receiving physician of the year award.
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Carrie L Alani, RN, MA, CHPN, CHPPN
Expert in the Medically-Complex for Your Cases
Blue Duck Healthcare Consulting
Wauconda, Illinois
Hospice and Palliative Care, Nursing Homes
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pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, pediatric hospice, pediatric palliative care, long term adult care, sexual assault, end of life care, elder abuse, child abuse, investigative journalism
Registered Nurse with 30+ years of hospice and end-of-life care experience, including senior
management leadership. Provides independent expert witness services in hospice malpractice and
nursing home negligence cases.
Areas of expertise include medical record review, nursing standards of care, hospice regulatory
compliance, breach and causation analysis, and expert testimony. Case experience includes patient
falls, wound care failures, and failure to recognize clinical deterioration.
Available nationwide. Engagements accepted for plaintiff or defense counsel, subject to conflict
review.
Opinions are independent and fees are non-contingent.
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Ashley Saucier, MD, MHA, FACEP, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Legal Expert
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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child abuse, pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric surgery, emergency medicine, child neglect, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric ear nose and throat, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric dermatology, pediatric allergy, pediatric infectious disease
My name is Ashley Saucier and I hold active board certifications in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
I have over 15 years experience working as a pediatric emergency medicine physician, treating over 50,000 patients and working at 2 different pediatric trauma centers over that time. I have worked at pediatric academic centers throughout my career, teaching over 100 residents in the fields of emergency medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine. I have extensive experience in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatric trauma. My expertise includes, but is not limited to pediatric trauma, abuse, injuries, common childhood illnesses, seizures, and chronic diseases.
A typical shift involves treating between 15-25 patients, depending on acuity and presenting problem. Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialists are required to be proficient in all all pediatric subspecialties, trauma, pediatric surgical presentations, and general pediatrics. Medical presentations may in...
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Duska J. Thurston, MD, FAAP
Bangor, Maine
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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child abuse, neglect, Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), Münchausen Syndrome (MSP), sports medicine, concussion, TBI, brain injury, medical clearance, return to play, newborn hearing, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) hearing loss, vaccines, child safety, burns, sepsis, meningitis, diabetes
I am a board certified pediatrician with 30 years of experience in both ambulatory and hospital pediatrics.
I am experienced in child abuse and neglect as well as pediatric head trauma.
I have additional expertise in newborn care, neonatal resuscitation, circumcision and birth injuries. I have been a Neonatal Advanced Life Support instructor for over 10 years and an instructor in Pediatric Advanced Life Support for 20 years.
I received the "Special Achievement Award" for distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy from the American Academy of Pediatrics due to my work in child safety.
Lastly, I am an experienced medical educator with multiple teaching awards.
I am available for medical case review, written reports, deposition and testimony as well as pediatric life care planning.
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Amanda M Stylianou, PhD, LCSW
Trusted psychology expert sex abuse, suicide, IMEs
Maryland
Social Work, Psychology
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Mental Health, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, PTSD, Suicide, Depression, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, Trauma, Crime Victim, Forensic Psychology, Addiction, Emotional Distress, Psychological Evaluation, Sexual Harassment, Anxiety, IME, Child Abuse, Psychological Damages, Disability & Injury
Amanda M. Stylianou, Ph.D., LCSW is a nationally recognized psychology and mental health expert with more than 19 years of clinical, leadership, and research experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and individuals impacted by severe mental illness, self-harm, and suicide. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of HEAL Trafficking, a national survivor-centered organization dedicated to advancing public health responses to human trafficking through training, policy, research, and survivor leadership. She brings a rare combination of front-line clinical practice, executive leadership, and federally funded research to her expert witness work.
Dr. Stylianou previously served as Associate Vice President at Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest victim services organization, where she oversaw and supported services for survivors of crime, violence, and sexual assault across all five boroughs of New York City. Her work has required deep expertise in trauma...
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Paola Vietoris, RN, BSN
DUNKIRK, Maryland
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Critical Care, Sedation, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, child abuse, Liver, Kidney, Pancreatic and Intestinal Transplantation, Peds Gastroenterology, Peds Hematology/Oncology, Seizures, Procedural Sedation, Pre-op and post-op surgical care
I am a full-time practicing RN with over 30 years' experience working in a pediatric ICU at a major medical institution in Washington, DC. My work primarily is with critically ill newborns and young adults. Skills and experience include caring for patients in multisystem organ failure, respiratory distress, respiratory failure, liver, small bowel, pancreatic and kidney transplant, neurological, pre-op and post-op surgical care, and neurosurgical diseases, infectious diseases, non-accidental trauma (NAT) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Consistent focus on evidence-based nursing care as well as other nursing standards.
I am a licensed registered nurse (RN) with an unrestricted nursing license in 37 states and the District of Columbia.
My extensive experience enables me to provide expert witness services to attorneys and other legal professionals.
Available for consultation, case evaluation, deposition and testimony.
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Gabriel J Hauser, MD, MBA, FCCM
Pediatric Critical Care Physician - Georgetown
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Rockville, Maryland
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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sepsis, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, pediatrics, critical care, pneumonia, respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, newborn, brain injury, infection, respiratory distress, stridor, heart failure, meningitis, child abuse, bronchiolitis, asthma, shock, airway obstruction
I am a practicing pediatric intensive care physician. I also practice pediatric sedation. I have practiced pediatric intensive care since 1989. I am professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine. In the past I have held the positions of Chief Medical Officer at St. Christopher Hospital for Children, Director of the Pediatric ICU Director of Pediatric Inpatient Services and Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, and in these roles I have dealt with the Standard of Care for pediatricians and pediatric specialists.
I am board certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and am a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.
I have been serving as expert witness for over 25 years.
My areas of expertise are acute, emergency and critical care pediatrics and pediatric sedation.
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Vanessa C. Beauchaine, Ed.D.
School Safety & Administration & Special Ed
Mashpee, Massachusetts
Education & Schools, School Safety
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child safety, Title IX, wrongful death, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, child sex abuse, bullying, special education, child abuse, school discipline, school administration, student restraint, student seclusion, student dismissal, sexual harassment, mandated reporting, school principal, teacher, special education teacher
Experienced special education teacher and administrator (Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Schools).
Developer of annual training modules for school staff to prevent and detect suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, and physical restraints.
Extensive experience in the prevention of bullying situations within and around school buildings.
Responsible for training to reduce instances of child sexual abuse.
Extensive experience responding to incidents involving staff conduct resulting in dismissal, bullying, suspected child abuse, inappropriate use of technology, student injury requiring mandated reporting, Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) applications, and involving law enforcement and emergency services.
CERTIFICATIONS
Special Education Administrator 2026-Present
Principal/Assistant Principal (Gr. 5-12): 2025-Present
Principal/Assistant Principal (Gr. 5-8): 2010-Present
Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (All Levels): 2009-Present
Principal/Assistant Princip...
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Dominic A Borgialli, DO, MPH
University of Michigan
Haslett, Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Addiction Medicine
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Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Head Injury, PECARN, Trauma, Child Abuse, Opiate Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Suboxone, Addiction Medicine
I am a board certified (ABEM) emergency physician with over 22 years of post-graduate clinical experience working full-time in a Level I Trauma Center. I work half of my clinical time in our high acuity Pediatric Emergency Department. Academically, I train PA's, medical students, residents and fellows from multiple disciplines. I have been active in our specialty as an urgent care director, Board examiner (ABEM), and high-level clinical researcher. Prior to medical school I worked as an epidemiologist which gives me the skill set to critically assess the literature and apply it to legal cases. I have over 10 years of experience as an expert witness and completed SEAK expert witness training courses. I am board certified (AOA) in addiction medicine and work clinically as the medical director at two addiction clinics. I have extensive experience with the treatment of opiate use disorder as well as all other addictions. I have served as an expert for both defense and plaintiff ...
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Mohammad A Hussain, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
Emergency Medicine
dearborn, Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Child Abuse
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stroke, trauma, heart attack, sepsis, intubate, critical care, diagnosis, chest pain, airway, emergency, ultrasound, sedation, procedure, pulmonary embolism, clot, orthopedic
Emergency Medicine physician actively practicing in high-volume emergency departments in the United States. Experienced in the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions, including cardiac emergencies, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, trauma, orthopedic injuries, and critical illness.
Extensive procedural experience including endotracheal intubation, procedural sedation, central venous catheter placement, chest tube thoracostomy, laceration repair, fracture and dislocation reduction, point-of-care ultrasound (including FAST examinations), and emergency resuscitation. Regularly responsible for rapid triage, diagnosis, stabilization, and disposition decisions in high-acuity settings.
Familiar with current Emergency Medicine standards of care, clinical protocols, documentation practices, and risk stratification in both community and high-acuity emergency department environments. Experience working with diverse patient populati...
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Brian Berman, MD
Pediatrics/Ped Hematology-Oncology: Professor
Children's Hospital of Michigan
Birmingham , Michigan
Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Pediatrics
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anemia, sickle cell anemia, bleeding disorders, thrombosis, clotting disorders, thrombocytopenia, stroke, neonatal hemorrhage, coagulation disorders, newborn birth injury, thalassemia, newborn screening, pulmonary embolus, newborn jaundice, neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, child abuse
I am a pediatric hematologist with decades of experience at two prominent children's hospitals. Fellowship training at Yale University. Currently in active practice and engaged in a variety of leadership responsibilities (Professor of Pediatrics at medical school). Former Chair, Dept. of Pediatrics at respected Midwestern medical school. Extensive CV (clinical research, administration and education).
Experience in case reviews, depositions and testimony.I review cases with a sense integrity and "fair play". I passionately advocate when I believe that the position of the defense or plaintiff is justified and supportable.
I have practiced for many years (in parallel to my hematology practice) as a hospital based physician seeing complex general pediatric patients referred to a tertiary children's hospital for evaluation and care. Hence, I am available to review complex cases across the spectrum of pediatric medicine.
I am also available to review cases involving adults whose medical...
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R. Leslie Nichols, MSSA, CPP, CPG
Child Sexual Abuse Expert - Schools/Organizations
R.L. Nichols & Associates, LLC
Oxford, Mississippi
School Safety, Child Abuse
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sex abuse, child sexual abuse, molestation, grooming, harassment, bullying, school, church, camp, bus, afterschool, sports, olympic, mentor, scouting, coach, background check, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention
Expert Witness At-a-Glance:
• 70+ cases retained (2016–2025)
• 23 depositions | 2 trials
• Balanced practice: 60% plaintiff / 40% defense
• Case focus: Child sexual abuse (90%); injury, death or bullying (10%)
• Sectors: Religious (35%), Schools (25%), Sports (20%), Mentoring (10%), Residential care (7%)
• Courts: Federal (21%) and State/Local (79%) across 20+ jurisdictions
Mr. Nichols has over 30 years' experience at the national and local level involving the protection of children. In 2016 he retired as the National Vice President of Child & Club Safety, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where he oversaw the creation of the organization's child protection program, which shaped the policies and practices of thousands of local Boys & Girls Club affiliates and helped to protect millions of children across the U.S. and overseas. Mr. Nichols is a national thought leader and has participated in numerous, national-level projects to prevent child injury in organizations, including:
• U.S. ...
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Eileen A Kohutis, PhD
Forensic Psychology Expert
Eileen A. Kohutis, Ph. D.
Livingston, New Jersey
Psychology, Forensic Psychology
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Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Testing, Trauma, PTSD, Somatoform Disorders, Munchausen by proxy, Independent Medical Examination
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Amanda M Stylianou, PhD, LCSW
Trusted psychology expert sex abuse, suicide, IMEs
Lambertville, New Jersey
Social Work, Psychology
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Mental Health, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, PTSD, Suicide, Depression, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, Trauma, Crime Victim, Forensic Psychology, Addiction, Emotional Distress, Psychological Evaluation, Sexual Harassment, Anxiety, IME, Child Abuse, Psychological Damages, Disability & Injury
Amanda M. Stylianou, Ph.D., LCSW is a nationally recognized psychology and mental health expert with more than 19 years of clinical, leadership, and research experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and individuals impacted by severe mental illness, self-harm, and suicide. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of HEAL Trafficking, a national survivor-centered organization dedicated to advancing public health responses to human trafficking through training, policy, research, and survivor leadership. She brings a rare combination of front-line clinical practice, executive leadership, and federally funded research to her expert witness work.
Dr. Stylianou previously served as Associate Vice President at Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest victim services organization, where she oversaw and supported services for survivors of crime, violence, and sexual assault across all five boroughs of New York City. Her work has required deep expertise in trauma...
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John E Handelsman, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Larchmont, New York
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Child Abuse
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Adolescent Orthopedics, Pediatric Fractures, Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases, Hip Diseases in Children, Lower limb Deformities in Children
Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatrics,
School of Medicine, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
Director of Pediatric Orthopaedic Programs:
- Stony Brook University Medical Center -1977 to 1981
- Nassau University Medical Center. -1977 to 1981
- Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University -1981 to 1986
- Schneider Children's Hospital (Cohen Children's
Medical Center), Northwell Health. -1986 to 2000
Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery, Long Island
Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health. -1990 to1977
Present active appointments:
Pediatric Orthopedic Attending at -
- Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone - Long Island
Ambulatory Care.
- Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, New York
Honorary Appointment:
Pediatric Orthopedic Attending-
- Cohen Children's Medical Center, Northwell Health,
New York.
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Julie Hall, Ph.D.
School Sexual Abuse Expert
Buffalo, New York
Education & Schools, Child Abuse
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school, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, child, student, Title IX, Title 9, mandatory reporting, school liability, student sexual abuse, standard of care, sexual misconduct, grooming, student safety, bullying, sex discrimination, child sexual abuse, defense expert, plaintiff expert, negligant hiring
20+ years as Professor and Director of an Educational Leadership Ph.D./Ed.D. Program. Experienced expert. Multi-award-winning teacher. Expert on state and federal mandates in hiring, supervision, retention, and prevention of educator sexual misconduct directed toward students in schools and other settings. Retained nationwide by plaintiffs and defendants on numerous abuse claims from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and through the present.
For over two decades, taught doctoral and master’s degree students (who were K-12 superintendents, principals, teachers, coaches, counselors, and leaders of youth-serving organizations) to assess their operations, policies, and procedures in relation to mandatory reporting, federal law, other statutes, and best practices in student sexual abuse prevention. Taught Title IX (including statutes, regulations, and administrative guidelines), monitored Title IX program compliance, and was appointed by D'Youville University as a Title IX Task Force Member.
W...
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Charles H. Heller, PhD.
PSYCHOLOGIST EXPERT IN BATTERED WOMAN SYNDROME
Heller Consulting Group Inc.
New York, New York
Psychology, Child Abuse
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Battered Woman Syndrome, Homicide, Criminal Assessment, Emotional Suffering, Child Sexual Abuse, Murder, Sexual Assault, Emotional Damages, False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse, Battered Woman Defense, CSAAS Rebuttal, Posttraumatic stress Disorder PTSD, Clergy Sex Abuse, Criminal Behavior, Domestic Violence, False Allegation
I am a licensed Psychologist in both New Jersey and New York, providing clinical and forensic consultation services onsite or on internet platform as a member of Psypact in 42 other jurisdictions nationwide. I can also consult in California and Massachusetts per statute. My Ph.D in Psychology is from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earned in 1979. My doctoral research entitled Criminal Behavior and Arousal, focused on the causes of criminal behavior, laying the foundation for a career devoted to the clinical and forensic understanding of violence. I have been a treating clinical psychologist, forensic psychologist, and expert witness for over 40 years. My specialties include Battered woman Syndrome, Battered Women Syndrome defense for battered women who have murdered or assaulted the perpetrator of domestic violence. I have also worked with prosecutors in cases related to domestic violence and battered person syndrome, I have assisted in cases of Intimate Partner Violence, Inti...
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Eric G Spann, M.D., M.B.A.
Award-Winning Family Physician Leader
Syngent, LLC.
New York
Family Medicine, Wound Care
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Ozempic, semaglutide, GLP, testosterone therapy, preventative medicine, anti-aging, wound care, child abuse, HRT hormone, medical weight loss, testosterone, nurse practitioner supervision, medical spa, Androgen, health administration, medical spa, low T, cancer screening, hypogonadism, longevity
Award-winning physician leader in active clinical practice of family practice and wound care.
Board certified in both Family Medicine and Wound Care.
Family medicine experience includes obstetrics, emergency medicine.
Administrative experience at small rural facilities, a large hospital, and a health system. Administrative roles include Medical Director, Physician Advisory Board Member to CEO, Chairman of Hospital Board of Directors, and Board of Directors of both a health system and health plan.
Has examined over 175 cases of child abuse.
Experienced expert witness.
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Michael Tunik, MD
Pediatric Emergency Med Physician NYU Grossman SOM
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
NY, New York
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Research, Professor NYU SOM, Child Abuse, EMS for Children, Pediatric Resuscitation, Research Design, Statistics, Pediatric: Poisoning, Sepsis, Shock, Respiratory Failure, Critical Asthma, Neonatal Sepsis
Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Grossman SOM
Attending Physician, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center
Research Director for NYU Grossman SOM, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Board Certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
35 years of Clinical Experience as Attending Physician at NYU / Bellevue
Bellevue Hospital Center - Level 1 Trauma Center, Re implantation Center, Stroke Center, Spinal Cord Injury Center, Cardiac Center. Pediatric Emergency Care Center, Pediatric Critical Care Center
Research and Expertise in Pediatric EMS care, Pediatric Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest, Pediatric Neurological Emergencies, Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies.
Published > 90 articles, 5 textbook chapters, and Co Editor of 5 EMS resource texts for EMS prehospital care of children.
I have reviewed over 32 cases as an Expert in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. I have consulted for both Plaintiff and Defense. I have te...
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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
New York, New York
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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Shaoleen K Daly, MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
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Internist, Children, emergency, primary care, elder abuse, Pediatrician, Adults, urgent care, child injury, polypharmacy, Internal Medicine, newborn, infant, developmental delay, Medication Errors, Child abuse, Neonate, hospitalist, hospice, Adverse Drug Reactions
Dr. Daly is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and is a diplomate of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. She has over six years of post-graduate experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of medical illnesses affecting patients across the entire lifespan from newborns and infants to adolescents and geriatric adults.
In her Internal Medicine practice, Dr. Daly manages a comprehensive range of acute and chronic adult conditions. She has significant experience in the diagnosis and management of critical adult concerns frequently seen in medical-legal cases, including sepsis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and acute respiratory failure. Her expertise includes the management of complex chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart failure, COPD, and diabetes mellitus, including the optimization of A1c levels in high-risk populations.
Dr. Daly is a specialist in Transitional Medicine,...
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Matthew Mendel, PhD
Forensic Psychologist -- Sexual Abuse of Boys
Mendel Psychological Associates
Raleigh, North Carolina
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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Child Abuse, Forensic psychologist expert witness, School and organizational abuse, Male sexual abuse, Jury testimony experience, Sexual Abuse victim compensation, Childhood sexual trauma (male), Civil psychological damages, Sexual Abuse of Boys, Psychological impact of sexual abuse, Civil sexual abuse litigation
Civil & Criminal Forensic Psychology Expert Witness| Nation wide availability | Male Sexual Abuse Trauma | Psychological Injury Evaluations |
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and forensic psychologist with more than 30 years of experience specializing in the psychological impact of childhood sexual abuse of boys and men. This is a highly specific and underrepresented area of forensic psychology, and it has been the core of my work in both criminal and civil litigation.
I have been retained in over 400 forensic cases across state and federal jurisdictions and have testified before juries more than 35 times. My forensic experience includes extensive criminal court work involving serious felony and capital cases, as well as civil litigation involving psychological injury, abuse-related damages, and institutional liability. I am licensed in North Carolina and authorized to practice in 42 PSYPACT states, allowing for interstate forensic consultation and record-based evaluations...
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Dhritiman Gurkha, MD FAAP FACEP
Dual Board-Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE EXPERT MD LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Child Abuse, Trauma, Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Abdominal Pain, Pneumonia, Respiratory Failure, Point of Care Ultrasound, POCUS, Heart Failure, Seizures, Meningitis, Fever, Neonatal Sepsis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia, Dehydration, Shock, Neglect
Dr. Gurkha is a dual-board certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician and POCUS Director at a Level 1 Pediatric Emergency Department, with over five years of attending-level practice and a three-year PEM fellowship at Beaumont Hospital (Royal Oak, MI). He holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine. An award winning PEM physician with clinical and academic expertise that spans the full scope of pediatric emergency care, with specialized depth in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), pediatric critical illness, and emergency procedures. He is available for expert witness review in cases involving pediatric emergency standard of care, diagnostic imaging decisions, and POCUS utilization.
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Pamela J. Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW
Child Abuse, PTSD, Award-Winning Expert
Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center (APSAC Policy Center)
Columbus, Ohio
Child Abuse, Mental Health
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child torture, child mental health, child maltreatment, Child Protective Services, child custody, child fatality, Intrafamilial Child Torture, sexual abuse, foster care, psychological trauma, Complex-PTSD, mandated reporting, social work & social services standards of care, professional ethics
*Physically located in Cincinnati, Ohio; have worked throughout the U.S. and internationally.
*Miller's work was highlighted in People Magazine, Fox News, and Daily Mail- UK (links at pamelajmiller.org)
*Body of work on Intrafamilial Child Torture at https://cmprc.org/intrafamilial-child-torture
Pamela J. Miller is a forensic and clinical social worker and an attorney. Miller has been with the APSAC Center for Child Policy (recently rebranded as the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center) since 2019. She is a highly trained trauma specialist and has led the Center’s multi-year Intrafamilial Child Torture (ICT) initiative since its inception. This includes authoring the Center’s policy white papers and case studies on ICT, writing and publishing articles, conducting trainings for professionals in multiple disciplines, speaking at conferences and events, preparing amicus briefs, and serving as counsel for the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) in state ...
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Kurtis A Mayz, JD MD MBA RP FAAP FCLM FAAP FACEP
Emergency Medicine & Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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airway, emergency, child abuse, trauma, resucitation, appendicitis, torsion, fracture, meningitis, sepsis, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, seizure, malpractice, fever, abdominal pain, discharge, CPR, drowning
Dr. Mayz is the former Chair of Emergency Medicine at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Saint Francis Children’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at Oklahoma State University. He is board certified in both emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. He has worked in several emergency and pediatric emergency departments around the country, encompassing a variety of different practice settings. His experience includes both administrative and clinical practice. In addition to his work as a practicing clinician, Dr. Mayz has served on multiple ACEP committees most recently on bylaws and medical legal and is the President of the Oklahoma College of Emergency Physicians. He is also actively involved in risk and claims management with United States Acute Care Solutions. Dr. Mayz is a Registered Parliamentarian and a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians and i...
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Steven White, MD, PhD
Forensic and cardiovascular pathologist, US/Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology
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Forensic Pathology, Cardiovascular Pathology, Autopsy, Criminal, Civil, Child abuse, Gunshot wounds, Stabbing, Blunt force injuries, Trauma, Strangulation, Asphyxia, Malpractice, Sudden death, Drug toxicity, Cause of death
Dr. Steven White is a forensic and cardiovascular pathologist with more than 15 years of experience. He is board-certified in Forensic Pathology and Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. He has personally performed more than 5000 forensic autopsies and supervised numerous trainees and students. In addition to his regular work, Dr. White has been serving as a private consultant and expert witness for over 10 years and has testified in approximately 60 trials and 40 depositions.
Growing up in Louisiana, Dr. White attended Tulane University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and a Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology. He then enrolled in Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed a combined MD, PhD program with a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. His research focused on stem cells and heart development.
Dr. White completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at the National Institutes of Health ...
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Brett M. Peterson
Juvenile Justice & Institutional Abuse Expert
Justice Path Advisors
Pennsylvania
Jails & Prisons, Child Abuse
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PREA, Critical Incidents, Indifference, Behavior Management, Correctional Health, Institutional Abuse, Use of Force, Juvenile Justice Operations, Historical Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Residential Treatment Centers, Troubled Teen Industry, Foster Care Abuse, Conditions of Confinement, Isolation, Failure to protect, Corrections
Brett Peterson provides expert testimony and litigation support regarding juvenile justice operations, facility conditions, and institutional accountability. Drawing on his experience as a licensed attorney and former state agency director, he consults on cases involving conditions of confinement, use of force, deliberate indifference, and institutional abuse in juvenile facilities, residential treatment centers, and child welfare settings.
Executive Leadership & System Operation: Mr. Peterson formerly served as the Director of the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. In this role, he managed a $100 million budget and a statewide continuum of care that included early intervention, child welfare shelters, detention, residential treatment, long-term secure settings, and parole. Overseeing an agency of over 900 employees, he restructured staffing models and established internal investigatory frameworks to monitor staff accountability, incident reporting, and regulator...
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Eric G Spann, M.D., M.B.A.
Award-Winning Family Physician Leader
Syngent, LLC.
Pennsylvania
Family Medicine, Wound Care
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Ozempic, semaglutide, GLP, testosterone therapy, preventative medicine, anti-aging, wound care, child abuse, HRT hormone, medical weight loss, testosterone, nurse practitioner supervision, medical spa, Androgen, health administration, medical spa, low T, cancer screening, hypogonadism, longevity
Award-winning physician leader in active clinical practice of family practice and wound care.
Board certified in both Family Medicine and Wound Care.
Family medicine experience includes obstetrics, emergency medicine.
Administrative experience at small rural facilities, a large hospital, and a health system. Administrative roles include Medical Director, Physician Advisory Board Member to CEO, Chairman of Hospital Board of Directors, and Board of Directors of both a health system and health plan.
Has examined over 175 cases of child abuse.
Experienced expert witness.
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Kate Wise, DNP
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
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pediatrics, family medicine, inpatient, outpatient, critical care, urology, nephrology, child abuse, developmental disabilities, surgery, general practice, medical management, genetics, nutrition, obesity, pain management, radiology, physician assistant, spine surgery, pediatric urology
I am a board certified Family medicine nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the nursing field. My background encompasses critical care, inpatient and outpatient nursing, family medicine, and extensive pediatric specialty experience. I have been requested as a guest speaker for both doctoral level students and various specialty conferences over the years. I am proficient in medical chart reviewing, and my work as both an RN and as a medical provider gives me a unique perspective to bring as an expert witness. My exceptional oral and written skills as well as outstanding time management serve as a significant benefit to the attorney and case at hand. I am enthusiastic to save the attorney both time and money while providing excellent expert witness services.
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Brett M. Peterson
Juvenile Justice & Institutional Abuse Expert
Justice Path Advisors
Texas
Jails & Prisons, Child Abuse
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PREA, Critical Incidents, Indifference, Behavior Management, Correctional Health, Institutional Abuse, Use of Force, Juvenile Justice Operations, Historical Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Residential Treatment Centers, Troubled Teen Industry, Foster Care Abuse, Conditions of Confinement, Isolation, Failure to protect, Corrections
Brett Peterson provides expert testimony and litigation support regarding juvenile justice operations, facility conditions, and institutional accountability. Drawing on his experience as a licensed attorney and former state agency director, he consults on cases involving conditions of confinement, use of force, deliberate indifference, and institutional abuse in juvenile facilities, residential treatment centers, and child welfare settings.
Executive Leadership & System Operation: Mr. Peterson formerly served as the Director of the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. In this role, he managed a $100 million budget and a statewide continuum of care that included early intervention, child welfare shelters, detention, residential treatment, long-term secure settings, and parole. Overseeing an agency of over 900 employees, he restructured staffing models and established internal investigatory frameworks to monitor staff accountability, incident reporting, and regulator...
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Adel Shaker, MD, LLB, FCAP
Board Certified Anatomic & Forensic Pathologist
International Medical Forensic Experts, PLLC
Houston, Texas
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology
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Autopsy, independent medical examiner, autopsy review, cause of death, manner of death, wrongful death, nursing home death, medical malpractice, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, body assault, motor vehicle accident, work accident, toxicology, suicide, homicide, custody police death, jail
The area of expertise in which Dr. Shaker will be tendered is pathology, including but not limited to general pathology, Anatomic pathology, Clinical pathology, & Forensic Pathology.
Over 30 years of experience as practicing, fully licensed pathologist with extensive training in forensic pathology & testifying as an expert witness in many cases. Earned his law degree and was involved in national and international high profile cases. He's fluent multilingual.
Cases review include but not limited to autopsy review, cause and manner of death, wrongful death,
police intervention and custody death, nursing home death and elder abuse/ neglect, wounds evaluation, occupational and industrial accidents, suicide, domestic violence, child/elder abuse, toxicology,drug overdose, sexual crime, firearm injuries, variable injuries/trauma and self inflicted wounds.
I am available for a no-charge initial consultation (free screening of case).
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Jessica Duesler, LCSW-BCD
Forensic Social Work, Child Welfare, CPS Expert
Colorado Forensic Family Advocacy
Texas
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child custody, child development, child abuse, neglect, Family separation, Trauma, Best interest, Mental health, Reasonable efforts, Forensic social work, Removal, Foster care, Reunification, Adoption, Attachment, Termination of parental rights, Kinship care, Social work, child protective services, CPS
Jessica Duesler is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Florida with nearly 20 years of experience.
Holding certifications in Forensic Social Work and Multicultural and International Social Work Practice, other specialized expertise includes Adoption Trauma, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, the Harm of Removal, TPR, and Forensic Evaluations. Jessica's primary focus of work is centered around dependent and neglected children and domestic relations matters. She has also worked on juvenile delinquency and guardianship cases.
Jessica's scope of work routinely involves legal advocacy, conducting mental health evaluations, child-focused trauma assessments, Parent-Child Interactional Evaluations, facilitating therapeutic out-of-home placement transitions, and serving as an expert witness throughout the country. Jessica is a certified Child & Family Investigator and Parental Responsibilities Evaluator.
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Eric G Spann, M.D., M.B.A.
Award-Winning Family Physician Leader
Syngent, LLC.
Texas
Family Medicine, Wound Care
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Ozempic, semaglutide, GLP, testosterone therapy, preventative medicine, anti-aging, wound care, child abuse, HRT hormone, medical weight loss, testosterone, nurse practitioner supervision, medical spa, Androgen, health administration, medical spa, low T, cancer screening, hypogonadism, longevity
Award-winning physician leader in active clinical practice of family practice and wound care.
Board certified in both Family Medicine and Wound Care.
Family medicine experience includes obstetrics, emergency medicine.
Administrative experience at small rural facilities, a large hospital, and a health system. Administrative roles include Medical Director, Physician Advisory Board Member to CEO, Chairman of Hospital Board of Directors, and Board of Directors of both a health system and health plan.
Has examined over 175 cases of child abuse.
Experienced expert witness.
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Patrick T Reeves, MD, FAAP, DABOM
Pediatric Gastroenterologist- low cost; BIG WINS
Wild Child Medicine, PLLC
San Antonio, Texas
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Obesity
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General Pediatrics, Consumer Product Injury, Virtual, Children with Medical Complexity, Hepatology, Surgery, Malnutrition, Child abuse, Feeding tubes, inflammatory bowel disease, formulas, POTS [postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome], dysautonomia, gastro, intestine / intestinal, abdomen, colitis, obesity, informatics, billing
I’m a quadruple board certified: Pediatric Gastroenterologist Hepatologist, General Pediatrician, Obesity Medicine specialist, and Clinical Informatics physician with advanced research skills and extensive utilization and peer to peer review experience.
I am an associate professor of pediatrics and associate professor of military medicine through the Uniformed Services University, University of Texas, and Texas A&M.
I have nearly 50 peer reviewed, published articles. See: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=patrick+t+reeves
My specific research focuses are:
1.) Describing the negative impacts of consumer product injuries- like button batteries, high powered magnets [Buckyballs] and water beads [Orbeez]- on child health
2.) Development of point-of-care tools to be used at home by families managing children with medical complexity
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Angela M Jourdain (Elsenburg), M.S., LPC, LCDC
Forensically Trained (licensed) Psychotherapist
Haven of Hope
Killeen, Texas
Psychology, Document Examination
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Child abused, Home study, Trauma informed, Substance abuse, Guardianship, Addiction, Reunification, Child protective services, Co-parenting, Domestic violence, Meditation, BIPP trained, Forensically trained, Assessments, Counseling, Licensed, Family therapy, Court experience, Custody evaluation, Parental rights
Licensed in Texas as a Professional Counselor and Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 10 years of experience, training focused on forensic analysis of psychological data, contracted for 4+ years as a psychotherapist with the Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) serving over 300 clients. I have testified in family law matters, DFPS-case matters, criminal court, and civil lawsuits. Experienced with collaborative efforts that include law enforcement, court administration, law firms, family, counseling professionals, and mediation efforts.
Specific related experience: home studies, custody evaluations, reunification, counseling, coparenting, counseling, family, counseling, substance-abuse counseling, trauma informed counseling, department of family, protective services, and child, protective services cases, advocacy, document review, masters level assessments, such as ACES, AAPI 2.5, NCCS, SASSI and more.
Our office has a collaborative team with complementary professio...
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Michael Salitore, Ed.D.
School Safety, SPED, Sexual Conduct, Title IX
Salitore Professional Services, LLC
Fort Worth, Texas
Education & Schools, School Safety
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School Standards of Practice, Special Education, School Safety, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Behavior and Discipline, School Mental Health, Title IX and Staff Sexual Misconduct, District and School Administration, Restraint and Seclusion, Evaluation, Assessment, Disability, and Risk Management
Dr. Michael Salitore is an experienced educator serving in public education since 2003. His work experience includes working in public education as a school psychologist, assistant principal, special education administrator, director of student services, adjunct faculty, and as a coordinator of the Reports and Investigations of Sexual Conduct unit at the Oregon Department of Education.
His background and expertise allow evaluation of and opinions regarding school and district:
-Policies, procedures, guidelines, and implementation of standards and practices;
-Recruitment, qualifications, hiring, and retention of teachers, specialists, and staff;
-Training programs and requirements of teachers, specialists, and staff;
-Duty for schools and school districts to provide a safe learning environment;
-School administration, including governance, curriculum, interventions and instructional practices;
-Compliance with applicable industry standards, laws, rules, and regulations;
-Disabilit...
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Craig D McLaren
Police Practices Expert – Retired 32 Years LAPD
First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group
Granger, Texas
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of Force, Vehicle Pursuits, Deadly Force, Excessive Force Inadequate/Negligent Security, Crowd Control, Evidence Preservation, Chain of Custody, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Gangs, Surveillance, Vice, Prostitution, Gambling, Child Abuse, School Shootings, Workplace Violence, Patrol, Informants, Domestic Violence
Vastly Experienced Police Expert. 32 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Trained / Taught new officers, in the field, for 24 years in all facets of Police work. Including Use of Force and Use of Deadly Force. Personally involved in over 40 Uses of Force as well as being present at approximately 100 more.
Certified Force Science Analyst, by Force Science Institute, which is a leader in law enforcement study. The Institute has conducted many research projects uncovering the scientific realities surrounding officer performance under stress, action/reaction time, memory, decision-making and more in complex, rapidly unfolding encounters.
Worked celebrity security for the late Dean Martin for approximately two years, providing personal security as well as residential security.
Expert in Vehicle Pursuits, having been involved in and receiving yearly training in pursuits, as well as training new officers in Vehicle Pursuit Tactics. Extensive Code-3 (Emergency) Driving Involvement and ...
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Jessica Duesler, LCSW-BCD
Forensic Social Work, Child Welfare, CPS Expert
Colorado Forensic Family Advocacy
Utah
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child custody, child development, child abuse, neglect, Family separation, Trauma, Best interest, Mental health, Reasonable efforts, Forensic social work, Removal, Foster care, Reunification, Adoption, Attachment, Termination of parental rights, Kinship care, Social work, child protective services, CPS
Jessica Duesler is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Florida with nearly 20 years of experience.
Holding certifications in Forensic Social Work and Multicultural and International Social Work Practice, other specialized expertise includes Adoption Trauma, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, the Harm of Removal, TPR, and Forensic Evaluations. Jessica's primary focus of work is centered around dependent and neglected children and domestic relations matters. She has also worked on juvenile delinquency and guardianship cases.
Jessica's scope of work routinely involves legal advocacy, conducting mental health evaluations, child-focused trauma assessments, Parent-Child Interactional Evaluations, facilitating therapeutic out-of-home placement transitions, and serving as an expert witness throughout the country. Jessica is a certified Child & Family Investigator and Parental Responsibilities Evaluator.
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Brett M. Peterson
Juvenile Justice & Institutional Abuse Expert
Justice Path Advisors
Ogden , Utah
Jails & Prisons, Child Abuse
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PREA, Critical Incidents, Indifference, Behavior Management, Correctional Health, Institutional Abuse, Use of Force, Juvenile Justice Operations, Historical Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Residential Treatment Centers, Troubled Teen Industry, Foster Care Abuse, Conditions of Confinement, Isolation, Failure to protect, Corrections
Brett Peterson provides expert testimony and litigation support regarding juvenile justice operations, facility conditions, and institutional accountability. Drawing on his experience as a licensed attorney and former state agency director, he consults on cases involving conditions of confinement, use of force, deliberate indifference, and institutional abuse in juvenile facilities, residential treatment centers, and child welfare settings.
Executive Leadership & System Operation: Mr. Peterson formerly served as the Director of the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. In this role, he managed a $100 million budget and a statewide continuum of care that included early intervention, child welfare shelters, detention, residential treatment, long-term secure settings, and parole. Overseeing an agency of over 900 employees, he restructured staffing models and established internal investigatory frameworks to monitor staff accountability, incident reporting, and regulator...
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Monica Schwarz Josten, MD
Stanford-Trained Board-Certified Pediatrician
Sandy, Utah
Pediatrics
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General Pediatrics, Child abuse, Child neglect, Standard of care, Failure to thrive, Outpatient, Urgent care, Primary care, Telemedicine, Behavior, Development, Evidence-based medicine, Nutrition, Vaccines, Infant, Children, Teens, Newborns
Dr. Monica Schwarz Josten is a Stanford-trained board-certified general pediatrician in active clinical practice. She works at a busy private practice clinic as a primary care physician, where she sees thousands of patients each year for routine well care, growth and development, vaccinations, urgent medical needs, and mental health and behavioral concerns. In addition, she also does newborn rounds at four hospitals in the Salt Lake Valley and is experienced in telemedicine. She participates in regular CME activities to ensure she is up to date with evidence-based recommendations and standard of care practices per the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
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Adrienne Isom Malin
Ret FBI Profiler - Violent Crime Against Children
Eagle Experts at Eagle Security Group
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Behavioral and Social Sciences, Child Abuse
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Behavioral Analysis, Child Exploitation and Abuse Material, Child Sex Offender/Grooming Behavior, Child Sexual Abuse, Crimes Against Children, Cold Cases, False Allegation of Child Abduction, FBI Profiling, Incest, Infant and Child Abduction, Missing Children, Rape, Sexual Exploitation Using Social Media, Violent Crime
Adrienne Isom Malin has dedicated her entire professional career to protecting society’s most innocent by investigating offenders who harm children. The first half of her career at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was spent in Los Angeles where she investigated child sexual abuse –including the production, trading and possession of child sexual abuse material—child sex tourism, and sex trafficking of juveniles as part of a multi-agency task force. Ms. Isom Malin then spent over 10 years as a subject matter expert and behavioral analyst (colloquially known as a criminal profiler) at the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) assisting law enforcement agencies from around the world in cases involving violent crimes against children. As part of her extensive operational experience, she authored numerous criminal affidavits and led search and arrest operations, including those involving multiple targets in different parts of the country simultaneously. She has testified before Gr...
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Ronald S Federici, M.S., Psy.D., ABN, ABMP, FAAP
BOARD CERTIFIED NEUROPSYCH EXPERT COMPLEX CASES
CEO-CARE FOR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, INC
Chantilly, Virginia
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, ADOPTION TRAUMA, CHILD CUSTODY, COMPLEX CASES, LEGAL CONSULTANT, CHILD PSYCHOLOGY, PTSD, ATTACHMENT DISORDERS, DISABILITIES, REVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RECORDS, AUTISM, RECORDS REVIEW, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, CHILD ABUSE, ADHD, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, JURY CONSULTANT
Dr. Ronald Steven Federici, 38 year Clinical Neuropsychology Expert and 5-times Board Certified in Child and Adult Clinical Neuropsychology; Developmental Disabilities; Medical Psychology; Disability Evaluations and Clinical Psychopharmacology. I have been regarded and awarded recognition as a national and international expert in complex child and adult neuropsychological evaluations and forensic cases ranging from traumatic brain injury; genetic and acquired neurocognitive damage; child custody issues; complex adoption-trauma cases ( especially internationally adopted children ) and differential diagnoses of cognitive vs psychological impairment syndromes. I have spent 38 years in the Northern Virginia area after both Residency and Fellowship training in Medical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology challenged with the most COMPLEX cases that others could not handle. Have been recognized as a Expert Diagnostician and knowledgeable of all Forensic-Psychology cases and key presente...
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Ellika McGuire, MD
Experienced Child and Adult Psychiatry Expert
Ellika McGuire MD PLLC
Seattle, Washington
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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Child, Adolescent, Adult, Trauma, Emotional Damage, PTSD, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation/Suicide, Physical and Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, LGBTQ+, Transgender, Divorce, and More
Double board-certified, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, with 10+ years of clinical experience evaluating and treating patients with a broad range of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, PTSD, self harm, suicidal ideation, and more.
Experience evaluating and consulting on personal injury, emotional injury, causation, standard of care, medical malpractice, disability, child abuse, and family law related litigation. Retained evenly by prosecution and defense.
Unique expertise in work with LGBTQ+ youth and families, including work with transgender and gender non-conforming youth.
Clinical Instructor and Supervisor in the University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry where I give lectures on psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, while supervising child psychiatry fellows.
Thorough and efficient work, clear and well o...
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Scott Haight, MD
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | 50+ Cases
Haight Medical Consulting, PLLC
Newcastle, Washington
Emergency Medicine
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Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child torture, Assault, Syncope, Medical Malpractice, DUI, Motor Vehicle Accident, Whiplash, Fracture
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 14 years of clinical experience. My clinical practice spans diverse emergency department settings, including community hospitals, trauma centers, and academic medical centers.
I provide expert witness consultation in criminal and civil matters and have worked with public defense as well as private counsel.
I have consulted on over 50 cases involving assault, domestic violence, strangulation, child abuse and torture, DUI, murder, and manslaughter, as well as medical malpractice cases involving a wide range of conditions including arterial dissection, ischemic limb, chronic wounds, rib fractures, and necrotizing soft tissue infection. I have additional training in the evaluation of strangulation.
My services include medical record review, standard of care analysis, causation assessment, written reports, deposition, and trial testimony as needed.
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Niran S. Al-Agba, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse - Second Opinions
Second Opinion MD, LLC
Silverdale, Washington
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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Second Opinions, Medical Misdiagnosis, Trial Consultation, Physical and Sexual Assault, NAT, Abusive Head Trauma, Unexplained Fractures, Subdural Hemorrhage, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Child Neglect, Failure to Thrive, Sepsis, Pediatric Death, Murder, Non Accidental Trauma, Dependency Cases, Criminal Defense, Fraud, Cardiac Arrest
I review cases for plaintiffs and defendants in dependency, civil, criminal, and military matters. I perform second opinion reviews in cases where child abuse or neglect are alleged. I have been reviewing cases since 2019. I have testified at trial successfully on a multitude of topics and medical conditions.
I am board-certified in Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. I own and operate a private rural pediatric clinic x 25 years. I see thousands of patients annually. I have extensive experience with urgent and emergent care of children, including accidental trauma vs. abusive injury, including cases of bruising, unexplained fractures or head injuries, sepsis, metabolic disorders and other rare conditions which may be misdiagnosed as child abuse by parents, schools, and state agencies. I teach and supervise medical students and residents regularly.
I graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine; the school ranked #1 in primary ca...
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Dr. Richard J Stride, MBA, Psy.D., LPC, LMHC, LPC
Behavior Health Expert-Over 25 Years of Experience
Dr. Stride Forensic Services
Olympia, Washington
Mental Health, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Developmental Disabilities, Accidental Death, Child Custody, Competency, Jury Selection, Child Abuse, Ethics, Licensure & Practice, Professional Conduct, Memory, Diminished Capacity, Stand of Care, Abuse, Depression, Anxiety PTSD, Suicide, Diagnosis, Law Enforcement, Fitness for duty, Licensed in WA CO and TX
I am licensed at the doctoral level in Mental Health Counseling, Colorado (LPC), Washington (LMHC) and Texas (LPC). I and also licensed as a Private Investigator in Washington and Texas. I have been providing forensic mental health services to law enforcement, attorneys and courts since 1996. I have been an expert witness and/or consulted in numerous cases. I provide precise, factual, influential, and professionally articulated services. I have experience in working with jury's and in countering other expert witnesses testimonies.
I have been an expert and or consulted on cases related to child custody, competency, criminal behavior, developmental disability and work place harassment. I can, and have, created custom reports, issue specific professional reviews, and case specific consultations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, Licensed Private Investigator, and a Licensed Mental health Counselor in Washington State
I have been a Therapist, Clinical Operations ...
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Kathryn J Lanthorn-Cardenas, EdD
Lanthorn Counseling & Forensic Evaluation
Yakima, Washington
Mental Health, Child Abuse
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Trauma, Child abuse, child custody, Criminal, asylum, Competence Bilingual Spanish
Child mental health specialist
Minority mental health specialist
Board certified forensic mental health evaluator
State Certified Spanish Interpreter
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