Nutrition Expert Witnesses in California

Nutrition, Food - Food Allergy, Refeeding Syndrome, Diabetes, Malnutrition, Foodborne Illness, Dietitian, Wound Care, Thiamine, Jails, Hunger Strike, Food Safety, Dysphagia, Clinical Nutrition, Long Term Care, Correctional Healthcare, Nursing Homes, Wernicke Encephalopathy, Pressure Ulcer, Dietician, Prisons

Dr. Holliday is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 20 years of professional experience, including more than 17 years providing clinical nutrition leadership within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), the largest correctional system in the United States. His expertise is heavily centered in clinical nutrition care, medical nutrition therapy, health care systems, food service operations, and standards of care in dietetic practice. He served as a clinical dietitian from 2007–2009 and currently serves as the Acting Chief Clinical Dietitian for the BOP, overseeing and advising on complex clinical nutrition matters across the federal correctional system. Since 2013, he has also served as Chief of Nutrition and Dietetics for the BOP. In 2021, Dr. Holliday was selected by the U.S. Surgeon General to serve as the 10th Chief Dietitian Officer of the United States Public Health Service (USPHS), a nationally recognized leadership role within federal healthcare and public health. Dr. Ho...

Montclair, California

Nursing Home Administration, Long Term Care - Wound Care, Nutrition, Abuse, Medicare Compliance, Behavioral Health, Infection Control, Health Services Management, Elder Care, Neglect, Memory Care, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Regulatory Compliance, Nursing Home Finance, Quality Assurance, Subacute Care, Medicare

A dynamic healthcare executive with a rich background in senior living, skilled nursing, and behavioral health management, Tiana Thompson brings substantial expertise in operations, compliance, and turnaround strategies for healthcare facilities. As VP of Operations for “We Care” Psychology Affiliates and a seasoned healthcare consultant, she manages multi-state behavioral health practices and provides expert witness services in nursing home litigation. Her leadership in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities has consistently resulted in improved star ratings, regulatory compliance, and financial health. Known for her strategic approach, Tiana excels in staff development, budgeting, and fostering positive work environments. Case Work Includes: Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Operations Behavioral Health Program Management for Senior Living Expert Witness in Nursing Home and Assisted Living Litigation Regulatory Compliance (Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, OBRA, OSHA) Financial ...

Los Angeles, California

Obesity, Endocrinology - Endocrinology, Type 2 Diabetes, the Overweight Condition and Obesity, Nutrition, Weight Loss Management, Diabetes Complications, Overweight Surgery Complications, Bariatric Surgery, Overweight and Obesity Complications, Obesity Medicine Complications

Peter D. Vash, MD, M.P.H., FACE., is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, emeritus, at the David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA Medical Center, earned a Masters of Public health at the UCLA School of Public Health, and was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the UCLA School of Medicine. He is a Past President of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians; Board Certified in in Internal Medicine specializing in Endocrinology and Metabolism with an emphasis on Obesity Medicine. He is Diplomate and Board Certified in Obesity Medicine. Dr. Vash testified as an invited expert witness before a Senate Sub-Committee on Nutrition in Medical Schools and in Clinical Practice. He has served as an expert reviewer for the State of California Medical Board. He has extensive clinical experience treating overweight and obese patients, post bariatric surgical patients and patients with type 2 diabetes and those with diabetic complications. He Served on the Board of Shape Magazine whe...

Pasadena, California

Pediatrics, General Practice - 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.