Obstetrics & Gynecology Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of obstetrics & gynecology expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on obstetrics & gynecology and related issues. Obstetrics & gynecology 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 obstetrics & gynecology expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Shoulder Dystocia, Vbac, Birth Injury, Ectopic Pregnancy, Cesarean Section, Hysterectomy, Laparoscopy, Obstetrics, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, Hysteroscopy, Fibroids, Uterine Rupture, Endometriosis, and Fetal Monitoring.

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James M. Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD

Center for Women's Healthcare

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB/Gyn Board Certified, Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology-Fellowship Trained, Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Infertility, Hormones, Birth Injury, Surgery Complications, Medical Device Related Injury, Drug Related Injury
James M. Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD, magna cum laude from Harvard, is an OB/GYN trained at Baylor, with subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility at Yale. He is a graduate of the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale, focusing upon clinical epidemiology and biostatistics and health policy. He also earned his MPH at Yale majoring in Biostatistics. Dr. Wheeler is a former national officer of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) & served on several of their health policy committees including the Health Care Commission and the Hysterectomy Committee. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and has given over 200 invited lectures. Dr. Wheeler has consulted in hundreds of medicolegal matters for over 30 years. He has been a testifying expert before the FDA for drugs and devices and testified before U.S. Congressional staffers on health policy issues. Partial Case Topics Include: Birth Injury — Causation Cesarean Secti...

John P Brennan, MD

John P. Brennan MD PC

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - labor and delivery, preeclampsia, endometriosis, fibroids, fibroids in pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, miscarriage, postpartum hemorrhage, uterine rupture, brachial plexus injury, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, cesarean section, VBAC, ectopic pregnancy, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy
Dr. Brennan has participated in cases throughout the United states, including criminal and civil matters in federal and state jurisdictions. Dr. John P. Brennan MD has been in active clinical practice for over 30 years. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Board Certified American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Chairman of Hospital-wide Quality Assurance Committee for 10 years. Residency Program Director for 5 years. Medical Student Clerkship Director for 7 years. Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Susan L. Warner, MD, FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness

MCWHC

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor Management, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarian Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Office OBGYN, Ectopic Pregnancy, Breast, PAP monitoring. Hysteroscopy, Ablation
I am a board certified OBGYN with over 35 years clinical experience in a teaching institution (the same institution where I was chief resident) in Evanston, IL (outside of Chicago). I was Chief of Gynecology/Womens Health at Northwestern University Student Health Services. I have served on the Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality committee for over 15 years. I have taught and worked with medical students, residents, certified nurse midwives and am the gynecologist at Northwestern University student health. I have served as a medical expert in OBGYN and have reviewed a countless number of cases over the past 10 years. I believe I have a strong attention to detail and am able to explain the complicated nature of medicine in a way that the listener can understand. Jurors have found me to be friendly, honest and credible. I address each case timely and comprehensively. I am available for either plaintiff or defense cases and have attended the SEAK course on Effective Expert Witness.

William T. Madland, MD

Alabama
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.

Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Arizona
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD
I am a Board Certified OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological condition...

Amy Sarver, MD

Cave Springs , Arkansas
Obstetrics & Gynecology - obgyn, shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean section, vacuum delivery, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, hysterectomy, maternal birth injury, fibroids, ectopic pregnancy, hormones, failure to diagnose cancer
Board certified, expert witness experience

Neel Arant, MS, CNM, PhD

Oakland, California
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor and Delivery, Fetal Monitoring, High Risk Ob, perinatal HIV, Shoulder dystocia, antepartum, postpartum, postpartum hemorrhage, women's health
I am a doctorally prepared Certified Nurse Midwife in practice for 22 years. I currently practice as a midwife laborist/ hospitalist and faculty member for a large healthcare system in Northern California. I have attended over 10,000 births during my career and practiced in high risk, medium risk and low risk hospitals and birthing centers in New York City, California and Australia. Currently I am the lead midwife faculty member in the Ob/Gyn residency program at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Oakland Medical Center teaching our Obstetric residents both on the labor floor and in didactic sessions and thus am keenly aware of current, evidence based standards of care. I currently supervise 24 Obstetric residents and work closely with my Obstetric, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Neonatal and Anesthesia colleagues. My clinical specialties include hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, infectious disease management in pregnancy (the subject of my doctoral research), fetal heart mon...

Janet G Attard, RN IV, RNC-MNN, CLNC, MBA, 1L

The Legal Nurse Consultant Group

Danville , California
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - High Risk Obstetric Care in the areas of L&D, Antepartum, Triage, Post Partum, and NICU. Legal Nurse Consulting, Standard of Care, Scope of Practice, Chain of Command, Communication, Team Work, Collaboration, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, Administration Responsibility
Jan is recognized as a nationally-known Legal Nurse Expert with diverse expertise and 30 yr history as Maternal and Infant Nurse. Jan is a teacher mentor as 8th Edition NRP Mentor Instructor for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Jan has acted as VP Risk, Director Risk, Assistant Manager L&D, NICU, and Post Partum. Jan acts as Adjunct Professor for USF and Samuel Merritt University. Jan works full time as Registered Nurse in High Risk OB in L&D, NICU, and Post Partum. She is honored to act as an integral and collaborative member of the Litigation Team on behalf of Attorneys, Insurance Companies, and Hospital Groups. Jan works diligently for Attorneys, Health Care Organizations. and The California Board of Registered Nursing. Jan works as expert witness both for Plaintiff and Defense. The Legal Nurse Consultant Group under the direction of Jan Attard provides comprehensive, timely, thorough opinion for Attorneys, Insurance Companies, Medical Groups in the evaluation of Nurse ...

Peyman Banooni, MD

Beverly Hills, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - obgyn, shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean Section, Endometriosis, Vacuum Delivery, Laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Essure, Maternal Birth Injury, Fibroids, Failure to Diagnose Cancer, Ectopic Pregnancy, Infertility, Hormones
Dr. Banooni is a board ceritified ob/gyn with over 15 years of experience. He is currently in private practice practicing obstetrics and gynecology. His areas of emphasis are minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high risk obstetrics, and office related procedures. He has experience as an expert witness in legal cases and has also served as an expert for the medical board of California. He has served on the peer review committee at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for over 2 years. In addition, Dr Banooni is involved in clinical research as the primary investigator for multiple FDA trials.

Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Santa Monica, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD
I am a Board Certified OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological condition...

Margaret "Lisa" A Browne, BSN OB-RNC

Providence

valencia, California
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Labor and Delivery, fetal monitoring, high risk Antenatal, Triage, postpartum, birth injury, standards of care, shoulder dystocia, obstetrical hemorrhage
I have been a Registered Nurse for over 30 years providing inpatient care for laboring patients, many with high-risk pregnancies. I am currently employed full time in labor and delivery, managing patients during vaginal deliveries or cesareans. As needed, I fill in as a relief charge nurse. I am familiar with standards of care for my specialty. Current in certifications: Advanced Fetal Monitoring ACLS - Advanced Life Support NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program BLS - Basic Life Support AWHONN member

Ian Ross Donald, MD

California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - breech delivery, cesarean, ectopic, abortion complications, fetal monitoring, gestational diabetes, vehicle accidents in pregnancy, OB Hospitalist practice, Peer Review, PostPartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, TOLAC, Shoulder Dystoia, vacuum and Forceps Delivery, Preterm Labor
Board Certified by ABOG, Diplomate of American Board of OBGYN, Certified Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology by Quebec College of Physicians and Surgeons, Board Certified by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, FRCS(C) I have practiced obstetrics and gynecology for the past 49 years. The first 19 years included the teaching faculty at UCLA and Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. I have worked in both city and rural facilities. In the last ten years I have specialized in hospital based obstetrics and gynecology. This includes care of women with high risk pregnancies requiring hospital care, labor and delivery of both low and high risk women, obstetrical emergencies, postpartum care and emergency department consultations and emergency gynecologic surgery. I have served as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff for almost 40 years, including peer review, records review, expert witness reports, depositions, testimony at arbitration and in court. Areas of testim...

Melissa G. Drake, MD

Board-Certified OB/GYN Expert Review and Testimony

Santa Barbara, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - reproductive, high-risk pregnancy, gynecologic surgery, hysterectomy, laparoscopy, preterm labor, ectopic pregnancy, lactation, Caesarean section, incompetent cervix, hypertensive disorders, VBAC, TOLAC, malpresentation, shoulder dystocia, abnormal labor, gestational diabetes, obstetrical hemorrhage
I obtained my medical degree at the University of Arizona and completed residency training at George Washington Hospital in Washington, DC, where I carried a medical license in three different jurisdictions (VA, MD, and DC). During this time, I worked at hospitals where 2,000 - 10,000 babies were delivered annually and gained experience in both low- and high-risk pregnancy, as well as obstetrical emergencies including shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, amniotic fluid embolus, seizure, and stroke. My particular areas of interest include TOLAC/VBAC, cesarean section, labor pain relief, patient autonomy, and medical ethics. My strengths include a robust verbal persuasive ability, strong written and verbal communication skills, a tenacious work ethic, and the ability to solve problems creatively.

Aviv Herzlich, MD, FACOG

Manhattan Beach, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ablation, Asherman, birth injury, Cerebral Palsy, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, failure to diagnose cancer, fibroids, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, infertility, miscarriage, Labor and Delivery, ovarian cysts, postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, PCOS, VBA
I am a board-certified OB/GYN with experience in general Obstetrics and Gynecology. I currently practice in Southern California. My practice includes comprehensive prenatal care, labor and delivery, and a full range of gynecological services. I completed my residency training at Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Client attorneys can reach me via email at [email protected].

Lisa Marie Korst, MD, PhD

Childbirth Research Associates, LLC

North Hollywood, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Epidemiology - Medical literature review, Statistics, Fetal brain injury, Uterine rupture
Dr. Lisa Marie Korst, FACOG, is a former obstetrician-gynecologist with specialized training and practice in medical literature review and synthesis. Her reports and testimony are used to explain complex obstetrical situations and assist any and all parties in understanding the frequency and context of adverse maternal and neonatal events and outcomes. Her particular interest and area of expertise is in fetal brain injury. She does not testify regarding standard of care or causation as she is retired from practice. Rather, her work is focused on formalized literature reviews that address a key issue pertinent to the litigation. Examples of such issues include: getting an unbiased assessment of the prevalence of specific maternal conditions or outcomes (eg, amniotic fluid embolism. placenta accreta spectrum, or sepsis) or neonatal outcomes (eg, midbrain or brainstem injury) and summarizing what is understood regarding uterine rupture outcomes. Dr. Korst will work collaboratively to s...

Layne Kumetz, MD

Ob/Gyn Expert Witness

Los Angeles, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High Risk Obstetrics, VBAC, Vacuum Delivery, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarean Section, Dilation and Curettage (D&C), Preeclampsia, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Birth Injury, Ectopic Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Infertility, Hormones, Preterm Birth, Menopause, Fibroids, Postpartum Depression, Hysteroscopy
Dr. Layne Kumetz is a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist with over 17 years of clinical experience offering full scope of care to women of all ages. She has graduated from top universities including getting her BA from the University of California, Berkeley in psychology, and her MD from the University of Michigan. She completed her residency in Ob/Gyn at Cedars Sinai Medical Center where she has been an Attending physician since 2007 and is involved training their medical students and residents. She has served on the Peer Review Committee for Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for 6 years, and is also a Medical Expert on the Medical Board of California. She performs minimally invasive surgery has delivered over 3000 babies and most of the pregnancies she sees are High Risk.

Marisa Loza, RN, BSN, RNC-OB

Loza Legal Consulting, LLC

Acton, California
Legal Nurse Consulting, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Birth Trauma, Birth Injury, Labor & Delivery, Maternal Death, Neonatal Death, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Shoulder Dystocia, Medication Administration Errors, Pharmaceutical Errors, Pregnancy, Birth, Cesarean Section, Preeclampsia, Fetal Heart Monitoring
I am Marisa Loza, founder of Loza Legal Consulting, specializing in legal nurse consulting focusing in inpatient obstetrics. I have been a nurse for 14 years including 10 years as a Labor and Delivery nurse working in a high risk inpatient setting. I have AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification and Membership. I currently hold a certification in Inpatient Obstetrics through the National Certification Corporation. I review medical records, as well as develop reports and summaries of medical care in my field of expertise. I have charge nurse experience including team leading, delegating tasks, communicating with physicians and ancillary departments, and coordinating care. I manage antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients including high risk and obstetric emergencies. I also manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients for obstetric related surgical procedures. I am skilled in high risk medication administration and monitoring. I am qualified to act ...

William T. Madland, MD

California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.

Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS

Alamo, California
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology - labor and delivery, labor and delivery nurse, obstetrics, high risk obstetrics, fetal monitoring, birth injury, antepartum, nursing license defense
Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, External Fetal Monitoring, Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety and Inpatient Antepartum Nursing. Currently working as a bedside labor and delivery nurse. As well as bedside practice worked as an adjunct faculty member teaching Women's Health at Ohlone Nursing College, Science Team Member for AWHONN, and Expert Practice Consultant for the Board of Registered Nursing. Published co-author of two Association of Women's Health and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Evidenced Based Guidelines. Published position statement that was printed in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing in March of 2020. Podium presentation at national AWHONN conference 2020. Synovia panelist speaker for the Joint Commission; meeting the measures symposium April 2021. Expert practice consultant and expert witness for the California Department of Consumer Affairs and the Board of Registered Nursing. Experienced...

Daniel F. Rychlik, MD

Santa Barbara, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Reproductive Medicine, Infertility, Endometriosis, fetal development, Adenomyosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, miscarriage, hysteroscopy, menorrhagia, PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, laparoscopy, ovarian mass, ovarian torsion, ectopic pregnancy, fallopian tube, puberty, precocious puberty, genetics
An internationally recognized fertility specialist, I have given lectures across the globe and have been helping people achieve their dreams of building a family for over a decade. I am double board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology and hold admitting privileges at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. I also work closely with urology specialists to treat severe male factor infertility. I have constructed, cultivated, and expanded multiple infertility clinics around the country, and have served as a mentor for other fertility specialists and have teaching experience at all levels, from medical students to fellows to colleagues. I received my BS, MD, and residency at the University of Illinois, and moved on to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the prestigious University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. I was one of the first private practice physicians to receive the prestigious CREST scholarship, in conju...

Charles E Stoopack, MD

Carlsbad, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Birth injuries, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Monitoring, Labor Management, Shoulder Dystocia, Obstetrical Complications, Vacuum and Forceps Deliveries, VBAC, GYN Surgery Injuries, Operative Laparoscopy, Peer Review, General OB/GYN, Motor Vehicle Accidents during Pregnancy
Assistant Professor/Health Sciences Clinical Instructor UCSD Medical School. Recipient of The Excellence in Teaching Award in 2018. Named as a "Top Doctor" in 2004 San Diego Magazine and 1999 "Guide to Top Doctors," both as selected by physician peers. Board Certified, Fellow ACOG. Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society at New York Medical College. Jury friendly, articulate, credible and honest.

James G Tappan, MD

JAMES G. TAPPAN, M.D.

San Mateo, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, LAPAROSCOPY, BIRTH INJURY, LABOR MANAGEMENT, FETAL MONITORING, OBSTETRICAL COMPLICATIONS, CEREBRAL PALSY, CESAREAN SECTION, GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY COMPLICATIONS, VACUUM AND FORCEPS DELIVERY, ABORTION, SEXUAL ASSAULT
BOARD CERTIFIED IN OB & GYN SINCE 1976 AND VOLUNTARILY RECERTIFIED ANNUALLY SINCE 1999; FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OB & GYN; FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS; EXPERT REVIEWER FOR THE MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA; TEACHING FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF OB-GYN AT THE DAVID GRANT USAF MEDICAL CENTER, TRAVIS AFB, FROM MAY 2006 TO MAY 2012; PROFESSIONAL STAFF, DEPT OB-GYN, BARSTOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SINCE JUN 2012; MEDICAL STAFF, DEPT OB-GYN AT ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER, BERKELEY, CA, 2016-2017; EXPERTISE IN PEER REVIEW, CASE ANALYSIS, WRITTEN REPORTS, AND TESTIMONY AT DEPOSITION AND TRIAL IN PLAINTIFF & DEFENSE MALPRACTICE CASES AND CRIMINAL CASES INVOLVING ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT; EVALUATION OF IMPACT OF ACCIDENTS ON PREGNANCIES; WILLING TO TRAVEL.

Dariush H Tonkaboni, MD

Orange, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology
In the subject of obstetrics and gynecology, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from my work as a university professor and OB-GYN expert witness. I have devoted my professional life to expanding knowledge of medical standards and practices in the field of women's reproductive health, having received substantial training in this area. As a legal witness, I offer professional judgments and testimonies in obstetrics and gynecology-related court proceedings. My testimony is supported by a thorough knowledge of medical procedures, care guidelines, and current studies in the field. I am skilled at deciphering intricate medical circumstances and articulating concise, fact-based opinions to support the legal system's decision-making.

Michele Alba, MD

Loveland, Colorado
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Newborn, Cancer Screening, Cesarean, Childbirth, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Drug Interaction, Failure to Diagnose/Refer, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Hospital Infections, Hypertension, Hemorrhage, Pre-Eclampsia, Sepsis, Shoulder Dystocia, Uterine Rupture, VBAC
As a board-certified family medicine physician with fellowship training in high-risk maternal child health, Dr. Alba practices full-scope family medicine with surgical obstetrics in Northern Colorado. She currently serves as faculty physician at one of the nation's top family medicine residency training programs with over 5 years of clinical experience. While her expertise includes primary care, addiction medicine, and women's health, Dr. Alba's breadth of knowledge spans inpatient and outpatient geriatric, adult, pediatric and obstetric medicine. She oversees medical students, residents, midwives, and mid-level providers. She is passionate about patient safety and quality improvement and holds leadership roles on both Family Medicine and Obstetrics Safety Net Boards at her current institution. Dr. Alba is known for her curious mindset, thoughtful analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities both written and verbal. She is able to translate complex information into tang...

Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Colorado
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD
I am a Board Certified OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological condition...

Dawn Robinson, MD, FACOG

Broomfield, Colorado
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Forceps/Vacuum Uses/Complications, Interpretation of Fetal Monitoring, Cesarean vs. Vaginal Birth, Shoulder Dystocia, Preeclampsia/HELLP Syndrome, Preterm Labor, Incompetent Cervix, Hysterectomy: Indications and Complications, Gynecologic Surgery, Endometriosis, Pelvic Adhesions, Leiomyomata Uteri
Dr. Dawn Robinson is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) and is currently active in clinical practice. Dr. Robinson received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has over 20 years of clinical experience. Currently Dr. Robinson serves on the Colorado Maternal Mortality Review Committee. She previously served on the state-wide Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance Medical Committee and also numerous hospital, medical school and community committees. A Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn), Dr. Robinson holds active medical licenses in the states of Georgia, Michigan and Utah.

Holly H Shen, MD FACOG

Detailed OBGYN Reviews and Testimony FAST!

MedIT Consulting LLC

Lafayette, Colorado
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Quality, Safety, Inpatient Obstetrics, High Reliability, Peer Review, Standard of care, Best Practice, Ablation, Childbirth, Delivery, Fetal, Maternal, Heart Tracing, Cesarean, C-section, RCA, Liability, Midwife, Birth
Unique qualification in Obstetric Quality, Safety, High Reliability, Physician quality and safety metrics, Peer Review, RCA support, standard of care, best practice. Also experienced in Physician Engagement, Department Chair education and Medical Directorship. Electronic Health Record clinical support.

Phyliss H. Shapiro, MD, CLCP

MD Life Care Plan Consulting, LLC

Milford, Connecticut
Life Care Planning, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Physician Life Care Plan, Spinal Cord Injury Life Care Plan, Birth Injury Life Care Plan, Amputation Life Care Plan, Catastrophic Injury Life Care Plan, Injury Life Care Plan, Medical Cost Projection, Medical Records Review, GYN Life Care Plan, Workers' Compensation Life Care Plan, Missed Diagnosis
Certified Life Care Planner by International Commission on Health Care Certification Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Member, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals(IARP) Immediate Past President, Northeast Chapter of IARP Board of Directors Member, American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners(IALCP) Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, 4th Edition, Advisory Group Lecturer on generating life care planning costs Member and lecturer for the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE)

MICHAEL J DICLEMENTE, MD

Expert Witness in Obstetrics and Gynecology OBGYN

Selbyville, Delaware
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology
Since completing my residency training at the University of Massachusetts in 2003, I have been providing direct patient care in Obstetrics and Gynecology. My professional career started in Waco, TX, working directly with the Family Practice residents. I practiced for nearly 20 years in Texas before relocating to Delaware in 2022, where I continue to be involved in direct patient care. A common thread over time has been the patients' expectation for thoroughness, professionalism, and competency. As a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, I work diligently to exceed those expectations, delivering safe and favorable outcomes. I am happy to report that I have never been named in a malpractice suit during my professional career. Integral to my success is staying up to date with the current treatment recommendations, my desire for continued self-improvement and my extensive work history. I have performed over 3,000 deliveries and more than 1,000 surgical procedures. Yet I continu...

Katie L Herrera, CNM/APRN

Med Consult One

Central Florida , Florida
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Women's health, women's emergency services, prenatal care, vaginal delivery, vaginal and perineal lacerations and repair, complications at birth, labor management, birth control management
Katie L. Herrera, RN, APRN, CNM Certified Nurse Midwife | cell: 407-484-0137 Fax: 407-654-8999 | [email protected] Experience: I have a passion for legal and business aspects of healthcare and medicine. I have over 9 years experience in one of the biggest and busiest Woman's hospitals in the world. I have performed over 2,000 births, and assisted in over 1,000 cesarean sections. I work independently and collaboratively with 24 OBGYN hospitalist and 8 perinatologist physicians as part of one of the largest OBGYN services in the country. We provide coverage of antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecological services. I stay up to date with education and current practice guidelines. In August 2019, I created and founded a low risk, late prenatal care clinic that accepts patients at any gestational age to enable all patients gain access to prenatal care regardless of the situation. I am our Quality APP representative performing case reviews. Currently I have reviewed over 20...

Wendy S Humphrey, MD

Office gynecology

Naples, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean Section, Endometriosis, Forcep/Vacuum Delivery, Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/Hysterectomy, Maternal Birth Injury, Labor Management & Induction, Fibroids, Failure to Diagnose Cancer, Ectopic Pregnancy
Board Certified and licensed to practice in Florida and Ohio. Private practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology for 30 years. Practiced in single specialty groups of between 3-7 physicians. Presently have two academic appointments as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Central Florida and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northeast Ohio Medical University. Also practicing gynecology at 3 outpatients clinics. Served as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and served on multiple hospital committees including Credentials and Department Quality Assurance Committee. Experienced in public speaking and has authored publications. Areas of expertise include gynecology, high risk obstetrics, contraception management and complications, shoulder dystocia, cancer diagnosis and screening, maternal and fetal birth injury, gynecologic surgery, VBAC, pelvic organ prolapse, cesarean section, labor management, fetal monitoring, breech, forc...

Molly M Long, MD

Experienced OB/GYN with experience in Quality

OB Hospitalist Group

Saint Petersburg, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk OB, Quality committee member, Low risk OB, Gynecologic Surgery, Hospital credentialing
I am a very experienced Board Certified OB/GYN who has been in clinical practice for 24 years. I was in private practice for 22 years doing both Ob and GYN including surgery and high risk OB. I left private practice 1.5 years ago and have become an OB/GYN hospitalist allowing me more time for non-clinical work. I have been involved in Quality Committees throughout my career which involved a lot of peer and case reviews. I was Chairman of the OB/GYN department at my prior hosptial and I was chair of the Quality Committee for 4 years and otherwise a member of the committee. I also did case reviews for Medicaid on the side for several years. I have always been up to date on the current literature and am very good at case review. I am also calm and have done well in the depositions I have been involved with throughout my career. I look forward for future case reviews and being an expert witness.

Eric S Pulsfus, MD

St Augustine, Florida
Obstetrics & Gynecology - HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS, COMPREHENSIVE GYNECOLOGY, HORMONE REPLACEMENT, PELVIC PROLAPSE, VAGINAL SURGERY, LAPAROSCOPY, FETAL TESTING, ABLATION, BIRTH INJURY, ECTOPIC PREGNANCY, ENDOMETRIOSIS, HYSTERECTOMY, GESTATIONAL DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION, FIBROIDS, HEMORRHAGE, PREECLAMPSIA, VBAC
24 years of private practice ob/gyn experience. Board certified. Experienced at trial and deposition. Efficient. CMO of CliniAI-an AI scribe system. I have done case and quality reviews regularly for 24 years. I regularly work clinically with residents.

Michael J Litrel, MD

Cherokee Women's Health Specialist

Woodstock, Georgia
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - urogynecology, pelvic organ prolapse, endometrial ablation, ectopic pregnancy, cosmetic gynecology, bladder ureter bowel injury, slings and sling injury, transvaginal pelvic mesh, hysterectomy, minimally invasive gynecology surgery, fistula, laparoscopic surgery, pelvic pain/endometriosis
Dr. Litrel has over 30 years clinical experience as an OB/GYN, Urogynecologist, Female Reconstructive Surgeon and Cosmetic Surgeon. He has testified in 100 depositions and five trials since 2012. Clinical leadership positions include Chief of Surgery and Chairman of Board of Health. He is a social media influencer with over a million followers. He is easily reached by attorney clients via his cell phone 404 561 8200 or email [email protected]

Oguchi Andrew Nwosu, MD, FAAFP

Family Medicine with Obstetrics, stellar reviews

Emory University School of Medicine

Marietta, Georgia
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - primary care, family medicine, obstetrics, inpatient, outpatient, medical malpractice, failure to diagnose, heart attack, stroke, myocardial infarction, cancer, medication error, decubitus ulcer, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, missed diagnosis, hospitalist, negligence, chest pain, APPs, neonate
Dr. Nwosu is an associate professor of family medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He currently serves as chief of service for family medicine at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta. He does full spectrum inpatient and outpatient family medicine including obstetrics and also serves as a collaborating physician and was the former lead physician for Georgia for CVS Minute Clinics. In that position, he supervises nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the urgent care setting. He has lectured locally, nationally and internationally on his areas of interest and been reviewing medical malpractice cases since 2014 During that time he has been involved in about ninety cases, been deposed 12 times and partaken in trial testimony. He has received numerous awards (see CV) and in his expert witness work consistently receives rave reviews and deep appreciation from attorneys he has worked with.

Samuel Taylor, MD

Comprehensive Women's Health

Valdosta, Georgia
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Review of birth injuries, cerebral palsy, fetal monitoring, labor management, shoulder dystocia, vacuum and forceps deliveries, VBAS
Dr. Taylor has practiced medicine for over 30 years and provides clinical and surgical care to obstetric and gynecology patients. In addition to delivering babies, Dr. Taylor performs lararoscopic, vaginal and abdominal hysterectomies, surgery for stress and urinary incontinence, surgery for vaginal prolapses, endometrial ablations (for heavy periods), laparoscopic tubal ligations, Essure tubal occlusions, hysteroscopies (for abnormal bleeding), and treatments for ectopic pregnancies. Dr. Taylor has a special interest in high risk obstetrics and infertility.

Ian Ross Donald, MD

Boise, Idaho
Obstetrics & Gynecology - breech delivery, cesarean, ectopic, abortion complications, fetal monitoring, gestational diabetes, vehicle accidents in pregnancy, OB Hospitalist practice, Peer Review, PostPartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, TOLAC, Shoulder Dystoia, vacuum and Forceps Delivery, Preterm Labor
Board Certified by ABOG, Diplomate of American Board of OBGYN, Certified Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology by Quebec College of Physicians and Surgeons, Board Certified by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, FRCS(C) I have practiced obstetrics and gynecology for the past 49 years. The first 19 years included the teaching faculty at UCLA and Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. I have worked in both city and rural facilities. In the last ten years I have specialized in hospital based obstetrics and gynecology. This includes care of women with high risk pregnancies requiring hospital care, labor and delivery of both low and high risk women, obstetrical emergencies, postpartum care and emergency department consultations and emergency gynecologic surgery. I have served as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff for almost 40 years, including peer review, records review, expert witness reports, depositions, testimony at arbitration and in court. Areas of testim...

Andrew Deutsch, MD

Obstetrician Gynecologist

Northbrook, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Hospital and Office OB-GYN, Labor Management, VBAC, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Birth Injury, Cesarean Section, Nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Miscarriage, Ectopic, Fibroids, Endometriosis, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, Robotics, Hysterectomy
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology in active clinical practice. Special expertise in diabetes and nutrition. Award winning teacher and clinician. Director of ambulatory education for an OB-GYN residency program and faculty at a medical school. Licensed in Illinois. Office and hospital practice.

Rebecca S. Keith, MD

Barrington, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopy, Obstetric Triage/Emergency
An experienced private practice physician in the Chicago Suburbs, practicing general Obstetrics and Gynecology for 14 years followed by a Surgical Gynecology practice for 2 years. Currently, a member of the teaching faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, working in the capacity of an Obstetric Emergency Department Hospitalist and Attending Physician to resident physicians and medical students in the areas of Obstetric Triage and Gynecologic urgent and emergent care.

Becky K Lynn, MD, MBA, NCMP, IF

Evora LLC

Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - pelvic pain, sexual health, sexual medicine, menopause, hormone therapy, transgender, endometriosis, vaginismus, vulvodynia, orgasm, obstetrics, cannabis, marijuana, CBD
I am a board certified Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University and the Director of the Evora Center for Menopause and Sexual Health. I who have been in practice for 16 years. I specialize in Sexual Medicine, Menopause and Transgender care. I see patients with painful sex (dyspareunia), chronic pelvic pain, orgasm dysfunction, desire disorders (low libido), vaginismus, vulvodynia and others. I am an expert in hormone therapy in menopausal women. I also manage hormone replacement in both male to female and female to male transgender patients. My published research has focused on the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on female sexual function. I practiced obstetrics for the last 16 years. I have done record review in several cases. I hold a BA in Economics with a minor in Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley. I graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine with an MD. I completed a residency in Obstetrics and ...

William T. Madland, MD

Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.

Susan L. Warner, MD, FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness

MCWHC

Evanston, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor Management, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarian Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Office OBGYN, Ectopic Pregnancy, Breast, PAP monitoring. Hysteroscopy, Ablation
I am a board certified OBGYN with over 35 years clinical experience in a teaching institution (the same institution where I was chief resident) in Evanston, IL (outside of Chicago). I was Chief of Gynecology/Womens Health at Northwestern University Student Health Services. I have served on the Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality committee for over 15 years. I have taught and worked with medical students, residents, certified nurse midwives and am the gynecologist at Northwestern University student health. I have served as a medical expert in OBGYN and have reviewed a countless number of cases over the past 10 years. I believe I have a strong attention to detail and am able to explain the complicated nature of medicine in a way that the listener can understand. Jurors have found me to be friendly, honest and credible. I address each case timely and comprehensively. I am available for either plaintiff or defense cases and have attended the SEAK course on Effective Expert Witness.

Brandon E Bourgeous, MD, FACOG

Gynamic Solutions, LLC

Fairfax, Iowa
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Hysterectomy, Placental abruption, Laparoscopy, Trauma in pregnancy, Robotic surgery, Preterm birth, Ectopic pregnancy, Preeclamsia, Shoulder dystocia, Laparoscopic injury, HIE, Ureter injury, Cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, Birth injury, Bowel injury, Hysteroscopy, IUD complication, Defense, Plaintiff
I am a board certified ob gyn with 25 years clinical experience and a busy full-time private practice in obstetrics and gynecology. I still perform 150-225 deliveries a year. My experience includes having performed over 600 robotic surgeries including hysterectomies, endometriosis surgery, cornual resections and prolapse repairs. I have performed over 750 incontinence procedures and I am active in operative hysteroscopy as well. I am a fellow of ACOG and I have been ABOG certified since 2004. I have deposition and trial experience and I am thorough.

Dr. Elizabeth Cook, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC, CPM, CNL, RN, FACNM

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Labor & Delivery, Birth Injury, Birth Trauma, Maternal Morbidity & Mortality, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal Heart Rate, Hemorrhage, Prenatal Care, Intrapartum Care, Postpartum Care, Women's Health, Neonatal Care, Newborn Tongue Tie Revisions, Limited OBGYN Sonography, Cesarean First Assisting
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice. I have 6 degrees in nursing and midwifery. I am a Certified Nurse Midwife, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Registered Nurse. I am certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board, North American Registry of Midwives, and National Certification Corporation. I am also certified in electronic fetal monitoring, basic life support, neonatal transitioning (STABLE), and neonatal resuscitation (NRP). I am skilled to first assist in cesarean surgeries, and perform limited OB-GYN sonography. I have been a clinical assistant professor at an academic medical center. I launched and directed a faculty midwife service for midwives to educate OBGYN residents and medical students at another large facility. I have personally taught OBGYN residents, medical students, midwives, nurse practitioners, nurses, and doulas in clinical and didactic settings. I have been a principal investigator and advisor for OBGYN resident resea...

Rebeka L Weber, MD

Manhattan, Kansas
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, Operative delivery, Cesarean delivery, Hormone replacement therapy, Robotic surgery
I have 10 years of experience reviewing cases related to obstetrics and gynecology for the Kansas Medical Society as well as 4 private attorneys. I thoroughly enjoy reviewing cases while practicing full-scope Obstetrics and Gynecology full-time.

Gerald R. Harpel, MD

Medical Consulting

Lexington, Kentucky
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB Complications, Gynecology Complications, Surgical Complications, Medical Malpractice, Medical Record Keeping
Board Certified OB/GYN. Well-versed in standard-of-care issues referenced to obstetric and gynecology, involving surgical complications. Fellowship in ACOG, ACS. ICS. Expert chart review, Depositions, Court Room Testimony. I am available for either plaintiff or defense cases. I have attended SEAK’s course on Expert Witnessing.

Harvey H Kasner, MD, MBA, FACOG, FACS

Towson, Maryland
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB, Obstetrics, OB/GYN, OBGYN, pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, c-section, cesarean section, forceps/vacuum delivery, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, gynecology, hysterectomy, myomectomy, dilation & curettage (D&C), tubal ligation, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, bowel & ureter injury
Over 25 years of professional experience, academic training, and a broad and in-depth knowledge of healthcare environments that allows me to review medical facts and provide a thorough, fair and impartial assessment of the subject of the legal action. I manifest strong interpersonal relations and draw on a wide range of communication skills to inform, engage and provide complete, objective, and helpful information to both defense and plaintiff attorneys. I draw on those same skills to provide testimony regarding the standard of care that is easily understood by all parties involved in the matter. I have greater than 10 years of experience serving as chairman and/or a member of a hospital or organization committee, such as hospital medical board, compliance committee, advisory committee, quality assurance/physician performance improvement committee and peer review committee. This experience, along with a master’s in business administration (MBA) with a focus in medical management, ...

Kristina Torrence, MD

Board Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist

TorrenceMD

HAGERSTOWN, Maryland
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Labor Management, Fetal Heart Monitoring, IUFD, Shoulder Dystocia, Birth Injury, Uterine Rupture, Accreta, Postpartum Hemorrhage, VBAC, Cesarean Section, Vacuum Delivery, Gestational Diabetes, Ectopic Pregnancy, Hysterectomy, Fibroid, Laparoscopy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, PAP smear, Preeclampsia
Kristina Torrence, MD, MPH is an OB/GYN with experience working with medical students, residents and certified nursing midwives. I was Chief Resident at Newark Beth Israel in Newark, NJ. I have served as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meritus Medical Center. I am licensed in Maryland, Florida and California. I believe that I have a meticulous attention to detail and provide timely, thorough analyses of cases. I am able to translate complex medical information into clear, concise expert testimony and have been described as friendly, honest and credible. I have attended Expert Witness School with Dr. Green.

Jenna Nowlin, N.P.

Wrentham, Massachusetts
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nurse - Nurse Practitioner, Antepartum, Postpartum, Intrapartum, Prenatal
I am a 34 year old certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong affinity for obstetrics. While I have been a certified Nurse Practitioner for the past year, I have over a decade of Labor and Delivery experience. Having worked in a high risk obstetrical unit for both antepartum and postpartum patients I also work full time in Labor and Delivery. I have mastery of antenatal care and intrapartum care. I am certified in fetal monitoring assessment, neonatal resuscitation programs, routine CPR, and have taken courses to improve the bedside care and all encompassing care of the obstetric patient. I have worked at Newton Wellesley Hospital since 2012 and we have maintained the title of top 100 best maternity hospitals in the country for the last decade, a fact I am proud of. In addition to bedside nursing and the attainment of my NP degree, I am also a clinical instructor for Boston College and worked as a lab skills instructor in general nursing skills for Quincy College in Quincy MA.

Phyliss H. Shapiro, MD, CLCP

MD Life Care Plan Consulting, LLC

Massachusetts
Life Care Planning, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Physician Life Care Plan, Spinal Cord Injury Life Care Plan, Birth Injury Life Care Plan, Amputation Life Care Plan, Catastrophic Injury Life Care Plan, Injury Life Care Plan, Medical Cost Projection, Medical Records Review, GYN Life Care Plan, Workers' Compensation Life Care Plan, Missed Diagnosis
Certified Life Care Planner by International Commission on Health Care Certification Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Member, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals(IARP) Immediate Past President, Northeast Chapter of IARP Board of Directors Member, American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners(IALCP) Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, 4th Edition, Advisory Group Lecturer on generating life care planning costs Member and lecturer for the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE)

Federico G. Mariona, MD, MBA

Michigan Perinatal

Southfield, Michigan
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine - Obstetrics, Clinical Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, High Risk Pregnancies, Abnormal Labor, Birth Trauma, Ultrasound for prenatal diagnosis, extreme maternal obesity, early pregnancy loss
Practice focused on clinical obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine, strongly dedicated to problem pregnancies (high risk) , abnormal labor and birth trauma. Use of Ultrasound for prenatal diagnosis, Special emphasis and interest in maternal obesity and its complications during pregnancy and delivery, Board certified (recertified) in Obstetrics & gynecology Board certified (recertified) i Maternal Fetal Medicine Master degree, Health services administration. Clinical Professor Obstetrics/Gynecology Maternal Fetal Medicine Wayne State University School of Medicine Operations Committee Mi Alliance for innovation in Maternal health Past Chair Michigan Section American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Past President Wayne County Medical Society of Southeast Michigan

Eric G. Heegaard, MD

Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Birth Injury, Robotic Surgery, Endometriosis, Bowel Injury, Bladder Injury, Laparoscopy, Obstetrics, C-section, Forceps, Vacuum, Ureter Injury, Shoulder Dystocia, Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Fibroids, Ovarian Cyst, Ectopic Pregnancy, ovarian torsion, post partum hemorrhage
Award winning general Obstetrician-Gynecologist with 25 years experience whose responsibilities include teaching of OB-GYN resident physicians and medical students. Clinical focus is on complex pelvic surgeries for the management of endometriosis and pelvic pain. I have performed over 1000 robotic surgeries, delivered over 3000 babies and have served as a surgical proctor for other robotic surgeons. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Vast public speaking experience and proven ability to communicate complex topics to the general public through 8 years of hosting a call-in women’s health radio show and subsequent hosting of two women’s heath podcasts.

William T. Madland, MD

Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.

Lora Princ, MD, MBA

Dr. Lora Princ LLC

Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fraud - Obstetrics, Birth Injury, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring, Labor Management, VBAC, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Macrosomia, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Uterine Rupture, Birth Center, Midwife Deliveries, Vacuum deliveries, Induction, Fraud
My name is Dr. Lora Princ (pronounced "Prince"). I am a board-certified OBGYN and fellow of ACOG, in practice in the Minneapolis metro area since 2005. I received my MBA with a focus in healthcare management in 2022. I have worked in private practice as a clinic part-owner for 11 years and have been an OBGYN hospitalist since 2016 with a focus on high risk obstetrical patients. I am organized and efficient, and my MBA training has honed my ability to analyze data and extract both system and medical/ provider factors that are relevant for malpractice cases. In addition I perform hospital utilization management reviews, insurance appeals, and prior authorizations, making me uniquely qualified to identify healthcare fraud and waste. As of the start of 2024, I have been retained in nearly 40 cases in 19 states and counting. I have appeared in both deposition and trial and completed numerous expert reports. My flexible schedule allows me to efficiently review large amounts of docume...

Becky K Lynn, MD, MBA, NCMP, IF

Evora LLC

St. Louis, Missouri
Obstetrics & Gynecology - pelvic pain, sexual health, sexual medicine, menopause, hormone therapy, transgender, endometriosis, vaginismus, vulvodynia, orgasm, obstetrics, cannabis, marijuana, CBD
I am a board certified Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University and the Director of the Evora Center for Menopause and Sexual Health. I who have been in practice for 16 years. I specialize in Sexual Medicine, Menopause and Transgender care. I see patients with painful sex (dyspareunia), chronic pelvic pain, orgasm dysfunction, desire disorders (low libido), vaginismus, vulvodynia and others. I am an expert in hormone therapy in menopausal women. I also manage hormone replacement in both male to female and female to male transgender patients. My published research has focused on the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on female sexual function. I practiced obstetrics for the last 16 years. I have done record review in several cases. I hold a BA in Economics with a minor in Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley. I graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine with an MD. I completed a residency in Obstetrics and ...

Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Nevada
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD
I am a Board Certified OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological condition...

Scott E Eder, MD

The Center for Women's Health & Wellness, LLC

Princeton, New Jersey
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pharmaceutical Research - Women's Health
Certified Physician Executive; Certified Physician Investigator; Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Nur A Afsar, MD, FACOG

East Meadow, New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obstetrical Complications, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Labor, VBAC, Forceps, Pre-eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarean Section, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Postpartum and GYN Surgery complications, PAP monitoring, Hysteroscopy
Dr. Nur Afreen Afsar is a Board Certified OBGYN by American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and a Certified Laparoscopic Surgeon by the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Program. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, a highly selective accelerated medical program in NYC, and obtained her medical degree from New York Medical College. She then completed her OBGYN Residency and OBGYN Hospitalist Fellowship from NYU Langone Long Island. In residency, she received numerous awards including the Most Outstanding Resident in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery. She also served on the Quality Improvement Committee reviewing and presenting cases to the board monthly. She is practicing with a State Medical License in New York City where she is active in working with and teaching physician assistants, residents and medical students. She specializes in obstetric & gynecologic emergencies (postpartum hemorrhage, emergency cesarean deliveries...

John P Brennan, MD

John P. Brennan MD PC

Brooklyn, New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - labor and delivery, preeclampsia, endometriosis, fibroids, fibroids in pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, miscarriage, postpartum hemorrhage, uterine rupture, brachial plexus injury, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, cesarean section, VBAC, ectopic pregnancy, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy
Dr. Brennan has participated in cases throughout the United states, including criminal and civil matters in federal and state jurisdictions. Dr. John P. Brennan MD has been in active clinical practice for over 30 years. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Board Certified American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Chairman of Hospital-wide Quality Assurance Committee for 10 years. Residency Program Director for 5 years. Medical Student Clerkship Director for 7 years. Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Mark L. de Fazio, MD, FACOG, C-EFM

deFazio Obstetrics & Gynecology PC

Brooklyn, New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Vaginal delivery, Cesarean Section, Retained Foreign Body,Bowel Injury,Fetal Distress, Shoulder Dystocia, Erb's Palsy, Uterine Perforation, Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Laparoscopy, TOLAC, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Breast/Cervical/Uterine/Ovarian Cancer Detection, Post Menopausal Bleeding
I am a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. I am an Attending physician at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Weill Cornell Medical College. My areas of expertise include all aspects and potential complications of prenatal care and delivery, cesarean section, cervical and breast cancer screening and detection, postmenopausal bleeding, gynecologic surgery and general office practice.

William T. Madland, MD

New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC, vacuum, fetal monitoring, cesarean hysterectomy, preeclampsia, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, bowel injuries, brachial plexus injury
Multiple award-winning OB/GYN in active clinical practice. 20 years of clinical experience. Has delivered over 4000 babies and performed over 250 robotic gynecologic surgeries. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Staff. Extensive teaching experience. University of Minnesota Faculty. Winner of Resident Teaching Award. Experienced Medical Director and Residency Site Co-Director. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.

Phyliss H. Shapiro, MD, CLCP

MD Life Care Plan Consulting, LLC

New York
Life Care Planning, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Physician Life Care Plan, Spinal Cord Injury Life Care Plan, Birth Injury Life Care Plan, Amputation Life Care Plan, Catastrophic Injury Life Care Plan, Injury Life Care Plan, Medical Cost Projection, Medical Records Review, GYN Life Care Plan, Workers' Compensation Life Care Plan, Missed Diagnosis
Certified Life Care Planner by International Commission on Health Care Certification Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Member, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals(IARP) Immediate Past President, Northeast Chapter of IARP Board of Directors Member, American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners(IALCP) Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, 4th Edition, Advisory Group Lecturer on generating life care planning costs Member and lecturer for the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE)

Jane van Dis, MD

Rochester, New York
Obstetrics & Gynecology - OBGYN, Obsetrics, Gynecology, Labor Management, Labor & Delivery, Birth Injury, Shoulder Dystocia, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Cesarean
Welcome! I am a Board-Certified full-time academic OBGYN Hospitalist, performing inpatient medicine for OBGYN. For the last 10+ years, I've worked 95% of my time solely on labor and delivery with the other 5% Emergency Department GYN consults and surgeries. Prior, I was a full-scope, full-time OBGYN in practice for 6 years with a major HMO and an academic practice. On average I see 8-14 patients per shift, 230+ patients per month and I see patients at all stages of pregnancy in the hospital: including complications presenting to the main emergency department, to the OB emergency department (triage), management of antenatal admissions, consults, and admissions to labor & delivery and management of postpartum course as well. I have been ABOG Board-Certified since 2008, currently am an Assistant Professor of OBGYN at the U of Rochester. I have reviewed over 150+ cases for the California Medical Board as one of their key OBGYN experts. Extensive experience with verbal and written r...

Alissa R Carver, MD, FACOG

Wilmington Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Wilmington, North Carolina
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine - Birth Injury, Medical Complications of Pregnancy, Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), Prenatal Diagnosis, Cervical Insufficiency/Cerclage, Fetal Therapy/Surgery, Surgical Complications of Pregnancy, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (Pre-Eclampsia), Multifetal Gestation
Alissa Carver, MD, FACOG is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM). She completed her MD at University of Alabama at Birmingham, her Ob/Gyn residency training at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and MFM fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She is currently in private practice in Wilmington, North Carolina but her prior work as an attending physician has included being an assistant professor with active clinical practice at Mercer University (Macon, GA) and the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI). Her current focus is inpatient and outpatient high risk pregnancy consultation, surgical care of cervical insufficiency, prenatal ultrasound, and prenatal genetic diagnosis. Dr. Carver’s background includes years of experience in fetal therapy/surgery, coordination of high-volume placenta accreta imaging and delivery care, institutional peer review, and implementation of patient safety/quality improvement p...

Mala A Freeman-Kwaku, MD

OB/GYN Physician Expert Witness

MFK Advising Group, LLC

Charlotte , North Carolina
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Hysteroscopy, Shoulder dystocia, Postpartum hemorrage, Surgical complications, Fibroids, Hormone management, Fetal tracing, Cesarean section
Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku is the lead physician at Arboretum Gynecology. Formally Arboretum Obstetrics and Gynecology, she has practiced medicine for the past 22 years. She has a special interest in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, and menopausal symptoms. She had practiced for 20 years with two other physician partners, providing obstetric and gynecologic care for the women of the Charlotte, North Carolina area. She recently transitioned to Gynecology only from a group physician practice to a more intimate healthcare environment, working with another physician and a nurse practitioner. She has cared for many of her patients for the past 22 years. She provides obstetrical care for the women of the greater Charlotte area in her role as a laborist for the Atrium Healthcare system and as an obstetrical locums physician traveling to meet the needs of other communities. She attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia- both for ...

William M. Jamieson, MD

Cincinnati, Ohio
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Surgery, Breast Cancer, Endometrial Ablations, Laparoscopic Surgery, Board Certified
Dr. Jamieson is a board-certified gynecologist who received his undergraduate degree from Miami University and his medical school training form The Ohio State University. He completed his residency at The University of Cincinnati, Dept. of OB/GYN. Dr. Jamieson is an Associate Clinical Professor at The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in the department of OB/GYN, and he is also in the Attending Staff at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati Ohio. Dr. Jamieson has a special interest in gynecologic surgery, infertility, PCOS, endometriosis and bioidentical hormones. Recently he has gained expertise in using the “MonaLisa Touch™” laser to relieve menopausal women of dry vagina that causes painful intercourse. A nationally recognized physician specializing in GYN surgery including endometrial ablations. Twenty years of medical malpractice experience as both plaintiff (25%) and defense (75%) expert. Reviews cases for State Medical Board of Ohio and private insurance companie...

Kimberly A. Bowman, MD, FACOG

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics, birth injury, birth trauma, asphyxia, HIE, shoulder dystocia, cesarean section, VBAC, TOLAC, hemorrhage, informed consent, preeclampsia, ectopic pregnancy, laparoscopy, high risk pregnancy, preterm labor, fetal monitoring, abnormal labor, cord prolapse, gestational diabetes
Board-certified OB/Gyn and Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. My OB/Gyn experience spans over 20 years in Oklahoma and includes faculty leadership roles with extensive teaching experience at the University of Oklahoma, national academic presentations, traditional OB/Gyn private practice, and OB hospitalist care managing obstetric and gynecologic emergencies. As an expert witness, I impartially advocate for truth and fairness based on the evidence. My goal is to provide a thoughtful and evidence-based perspective to all cases.

Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Oregon
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD
I am a Board Certified OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological condition...

Brendan Carroll, MD, FACOG

Portland, Oregon
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - Obstetrics, OB, OB Hospitalist, fetal heart monitoring, vacuum delivery, birth asphyxia, birth trauma, preeclampsia, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, VBAC
- OB/GYN trained at Vanderbilt and Tulane University Medical Centers - Transitioned to the Obstetric Hospitalist sub-specialty after 16 years in an OB/GYN private practice to implement an OB/GYN Hospitalist Program - Physician Lead OB/GYN Hospitalist and OB/GYN Medical Director in an urban, community hospital in Portland, OR - OB/GYN Board Certified, a Fellow in ACOG, and President of the Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) - Twice served as Chairman of OB/GYN committees and has been either a member or chaired OB/GYN Peer Review Committees for more than 20 years - Program Chair of Electronic Fetal Monitoring Case Review Program - Consultant with National OB/GYN Hospitalist Consulting Group, assisting hospitals start or improve OB/GYN Hospitalist programs and/or Obstetrics Emergency Departments - Obstetric consultant to Nurse Midwives, Family Medicine physicians and residents - Providing expert case reviews and expert witness services for Obstetr...

Brigitte Fink, MD

HealthAdvise

Eugene, Oregon
Obstetrics & Gynecology - obgyn, shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean section, vacuum delivery, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, hysterectomy, maternal birth injury, fibroids, ectopic pregnancy, hormones, failure to diagnose cancer, Davinci robot, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, vaginal birth after cesarean
Brigitte Fink MD graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency in the Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Internship/Gynecology (PIROG) at Maricopa County Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ. She is a Board Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist in Oregon and has over 24 years of experience. She is currently employed at Peace Harbor Medical Center as the Obstetrics and Gynecology physician. Past positions include Obstetrics and Gynecological physician doing 12-15 deliveries per month with experience in high risk obstetrics and level II nursery. Dr. Fink is also a case reviewer for the Oregon Medical Board and case reviewer and expert witness for Oregon medical malpractice defense firms. Training Medical School Wake Forest School of Medicine 1999 Internship Maricopa Medical Center 1999-2000 Residency Maricopa Medical Center 2000-2003 Board Certifications American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecol...

Jared L. Tepper, MD

OB/GYN Expert Witness

Media, Pennsylvania
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - Labor and Delivery, High Risk Pregnancy, Fetal Monitoring, Cesarean Section, Vacuum Delivery, Shoulder Dystocia, Birth Injury, VBAC, Uterine Rupture, Pre-eclampsia, Preterm Labor, Ectopic Pregnancy, Miscarriage
I am a board-certified OB/GYN currently working full-time as an OB/GYN Hospitalist at Holy Redeemer Hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs. I personally perform approximately 200 deliveries per year, as well as inpatient gynecologic consults and emergency surgeries. I am the leader of the Obstetrics Quality group and a member of the Obstetrics Risk group at Holy Redeemer; I am also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I completed residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, where I won awards for teaching, surgical excellence, and research.

Phyliss H. Shapiro, MD, CLCP

MD Life Care Plan Consulting, LLC

Rhode Island
Life Care Planning, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Physician Life Care Plan, Spinal Cord Injury Life Care Plan, Birth Injury Life Care Plan, Amputation Life Care Plan, Catastrophic Injury Life Care Plan, Injury Life Care Plan, Medical Cost Projection, Medical Records Review, GYN Life Care Plan, Workers' Compensation Life Care Plan, Missed Diagnosis
Certified Life Care Planner by International Commission on Health Care Certification Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Member, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals(IARP) Immediate Past President, Northeast Chapter of IARP Board of Directors Member, American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners(IALCP) Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, 4th Edition, Advisory Group Lecturer on generating life care planning costs Member and lecturer for the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE)

Mala A Freeman-Kwaku, MD

OB/GYN Physician Expert Witness

MFK Advising Group, LLC

South Carolina
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Hysteroscopy, Shoulder dystocia, Postpartum hemorrage, Surgical complications, Fibroids, Hormone management, Fetal tracing, Cesarean section
Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku is the lead physician at Arboretum Gynecology. Formally Arboretum Obstetrics and Gynecology, she has practiced medicine for the past 22 years. She has a special interest in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, and menopausal symptoms. She had practiced for 20 years with two other physician partners, providing obstetric and gynecologic care for the women of the Charlotte, North Carolina area. She recently transitioned to Gynecology only from a group physician practice to a more intimate healthcare environment, working with another physician and a nurse practitioner. She has cared for many of her patients for the past 22 years. She provides obstetrical care for the women of the greater Charlotte area in her role as a laborist for the Atrium Healthcare system and as an obstetrical locums physician traveling to meet the needs of other communities. She attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia- both for ...

Tamie S. Babb, MD

Nashville, Tennessee
Obstetrics & Gynecology - General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Routine Obstetrics, Labor & Delivery, Birth Injury, Gynecological Complications, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Procedures, Gynecology, Women's Health
As a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, I have practiced general obstetrics and gynecology for over 20 years and have active privileges in middle Tennessee where I deliver babies, perform gynecological surgeries, consult on hospitalized patients and see patients in an office setting for routine gynecological care. I have served as the hospital Chief of Staff, chair of the quality assurance committee, member of the peer review committee, chair of the credentials committee and member of the hospital board of trustees. I have been doing expert witness work for over 10 years.

Kelly C Simkins, DO FACOG NCMP C-EFM

Gallatin, Tennessee
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Fetal monitoring, Vacuum delivery, induction of labor, VBAC, gestational diabetes, prenatal care, postpartum care, preterm labor, preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage. Menopause, gynecological office care, and endometrial ablation
I am a board certified Ob/Gyn that has practiced since 2009. I work in a group practice outside Nashville, TN. I also practiced prior to this in Illinois and held some leadership positions. I currently practice both obstetrics and gynecology. This includes prenatal care, postpartum care, high risk pregnancies, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, induction of labor, VBAC/VTOL, and postpartum hemorrhage among others. I hold a certification from the National Certification Corporation in Electronic Fetal Monitoring. I also hold a certification in menopause as a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. I see patients with gynecological concerns both in the office and the hospital. I also see patients with menopause concerns and hormone replacement therapy. I perform gynecological surgery for multiple diagnosis. I have taken SEAK courses.

Adebayo J. Adesomo, M.D.

Adebayo J. Adesomo M.D.,P.A.

Houston, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Private Practice, General OBGYN, Houston, Texas Attending OBGYN Staff, City of Houston clinics Founder of Clinica Santa Ana providing Medical Services Founder and President of Adebayo J. Adesomo M.D.,P.A. MEMBER OF: Quality of Care Committee, St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas OBGYN Nurse/Physician Collaborative, Committee, St. Lukes Hospital, Houston, Texas Ethics Consultation Committee, St. Lukes Hospital, Houston, TX (Vice Chair 2006) Quality Assessment in Obstetrics, served as Vice-Chair and presently Chairman, St. Lukes Hospital, Houston, Texas (Retired January 2005) ADHOC Committee Quality Assessment in OBGYN, BC/BS of Texas Volunteer Faculty Associate Prof., Baylor Dept. of OBGYN, Houston, Texas St. Lukes Hospital IPA Congress, Houston, Texas Chairman Dept. of OBGYN, River Oaks Hospital, Houston, Texas 2007-2008 (Hospital now closed) Chairman Dept. of OBGYN, Memorial Hermann Hospital S.W. EDUCATION CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF OBGY...

Ezell S Autrey, MD

Dallas, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Laparoscopic GYN Surgeries, Injuries to Bowel, Ureter, Bladder, High Risk Obstetrics, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Fetal Distress, Shoulder Dystocia, Cerebral Palsy, Fibroids, Hysterectomy, Infertility Management, Caesarean Sections, Myomectomy
High risk pregnancies, obstetrical and Gynecological ultrasonography and evaluation of breast diseases,Surgical gynecology including microsurgery, laser surgery and Vaginal surgery, infertility evaluation and management, PMS Treatment, operative laparoscopy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomies, myomectomies and treatment of leiomyomas

Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD
I am a Board Certified OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological condition...

Abigail Cain

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery - UT Health

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Long School of Medicine

San Antonio, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Hysteroscopy, Chronic Pain, Surgery, MIGS
I am a distinguished Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB/GYN) with specialized training in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), focusing on hysteroscopy and robotic surgical techniques. Currently serving as a esteemed faculty member at UT Health San Antonio, I am entrusted with training and mentoring a new generation of medical professionals, including residents and medical students. With a wealth of experience and expertise in the field, I have completed a prestigious MIGS fellowship, further enhancing my skills and knowledge in advanced gynecological procedures.

Julie C-E Hakim, BSc, MSc, MD

Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology - MD, surgeon

Houston, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatric Gynecology - Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, FemTech, Vaginal Tissue Researcher
-Baylor College of Medicine and University of Ottawa educated and trained - Clinician-surgeon-scientist specialized in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and gynecologic innovation. - Inventor of medical device to heal women’s vaginal tissue. - Experienced speaker to public and medical professionals on engineering and innovation in gynecology, gender bias in research and healthcare. - Virtual advisor for female femtech founders across the globe. - Recipient of multi-millions in research funds for vaginal tissue regeneration. Board certified, American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Inc, 2017. Board certified, American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Inc, sub specialization Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2016. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2014. Active state medical licenses: Texas, 2014 (valid through 2024); Medical College of Canada (LMCC), parts I and II, 2010; College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, 2009. Jul...

Luis E. Linan, MD

Luis Linan, MD

El Paso, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Laborist, Weight loss, Aesthetics, Diabetes in pregnancy
Board certified in Obstetrics and gynecology for 30 years Faculty for Texas Tech school of Medicine Faculty for Ob/Gyn HCA residency program Faculty for Ob/gyn Texas Tech residency program Faculty for nurse practitioner programs

James M. Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD

Center for Women's Healthcare

Houston, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB/Gyn Board Certified, Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology-Fellowship Trained, Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Infertility, Hormones, Birth Injury, Surgery Complications, Medical Device Related Injury, Drug Related Injury
James M. Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD, magna cum laude from Harvard, is an OB/GYN trained at Baylor, with subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility at Yale. He is a graduate of the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale, focusing upon clinical epidemiology and biostatistics and health policy. He also earned his MPH at Yale majoring in Biostatistics. Dr. Wheeler is a former national officer of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) & served on several of their health policy committees including the Health Care Commission and the Hysterectomy Committee. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and has given over 200 invited lectures. Dr. Wheeler has consulted in hundreds of medicolegal matters for over 30 years. He has been a testifying expert before the FDA for drugs and devices and testified before U.S. Congressional staffers on health policy issues. Partial Case Topics Include: Birth Injury — Causation Cesarean Secti...

Alan R Smith, MD, RPH, FAAFP

Comprehensive Rural Family Medicine w/ Obstetrics

Delta Family Medicine--Revere Health

Delta, Utah
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Rural Family Medicine, Obstetrics w/ C-Section, Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Hospice Care, Outpatient Fam Medicine Care, Hospitalist-Family Mediciune, Inpatient Fam Medicine Care, Screening Colonoscopy, Medical Director Nursing Home, Pediatrics, Medical Licensing Board
I am a Board-Certified Family Physician with extensive medical legal experience. I have served as a Family Medicine expert for over 20 years. I have reviewed hundreds of cases during that time, provided over 25 deposition testimonies and testified in over 10 jury trials in medical liability cases. The majority (75%) of my work has been as a defense expert, but in the last 5 years I have been involved with more plaintiff expert work (25%). I have practiced full-time, comprehensive Family Medicine in rural Utah for over 30 years. As a rural physician I care for patients from birth through death, pediatric, adolescent, and adult care. I am primarily office based, but provide obstetric care, including cesarean deliveries, hospital medicine in our 20-bed Critical Access Hospital for lower acuity acute admissions, endoscopic procedures including screening and diagnostic colonoscopy and EGD, and surgical procedures including hernia repair, breast biopsy, tonsillectomy, myringotomy with tu...

Katherine R Kula, MD

K. KulaMD Expert Witness Consulting

Arlington, Virginia
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospitalist - Cesarean Delivery, TOLAC, VBAC, High Risk Obstetrics, Breech Delivery, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Ectopic Pregnancy, Obstetrical Emergencies, Gynecology Emergencies, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Postpartum Hemorrhage
I have practiced obstetrics and gynecology since 2006. I have specialized in hospital based obstetrics and gynecology since 2008. This includes care of women with high risk pregnancies requiring hospital care, labor and delivery of both low and high risk women, obstetrical emergencies, postpartum care, emergency department consultations and emergency gynecologic surgery, as well as in-hospital obstetrics and gynecology consultations. I have an interest in improving the quality of medical care and have been a member of a hospital wide clinical quality committee. I began working as an expert witness and consultant in 2019.

Samuel Saleeb, MD, FACOG

Award winning OBGYN and Urogynecologist physician

Saleeb Expert Consulting

Suffolk, Virginia
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery - Urogynecology, female pelvic medicine, pelvic floor repair surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, vaginal prolapse, Uterine prolapse, Pelvic floor relaxation, Pelvic pain, Overactive bladder, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic surgery, Hysterectomy, Ureteral injury, Fetal distress, Cesarean Section, infection
With over 30 years of unparalleled experience in obstetrics and gynecology, including a distinguished specialization in urogynecology and minimally invasive surgery, I provide expert witness services that attorneys can rely on for precision and professionalism. My expertise spans comprehensive medical record reviews, the preparation of meticulous medical reports, and confident appearances in depositions and trials. As both a seasoned clinician and educator, I bring a depth of understanding and a unique ability to convey complex medical concepts in clear, compelling language—qualities that make me an invaluable asset in malpractice litigation. For more than five years, I have supported both defense and plaintiff attorneys in navigating the intricacies of OBGYN-related cases. My balanced approach ensures an objective analysis that withstands scrutiny, whether in preparing case assessments or presenting testimony. By leveraging my extensive background in urogynecology, minimally invas...

Tristan E Bickman, MD

OB-GYN 25 years experience 5000+ deliveries

Tristan Emily BIckman MD

Washington
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High risk pregnancy, Shoulder dystocia, Cesarean section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum delivery, Postpartum, VBAC, Fetal distress, labor and delivery, Hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth trauma, laceration, fetal heart rate, fetal distress, IUGR, ectopic pregnancy, PAP smear, IUFD
I am a Board Certified OB-Gyn with 25 years of experience. My education has been at top universities and institutions. I studied my undergraduate education at University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles . I obtained my medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I work in Santa Monica California and have a busy solo practice. I have done over 5000 deliveries and am very experienced and knowledgeable. I see have seen thousands of obstetrical and gynecological patients with all conditions . I am extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my specialty. My practice is half obstetrics and half gynecology. I have seen almost every possible problem one could encounter in my field. I am an expert at diagnosis and management and treatment of all general obstetric and gynecological condition...

James G. Lenhart, MD, FAAFP, MPH

Fellow American Academy Family Physicians

Gig Harbor, Washington
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - hospital medicine, academic medicine, evidence based medicine, family medicine, pregnancy, labor, delivery
Board Certified in Family Medicine. Special focus on academic and clinical teaching for the past 23 years. Academic rank of full professor at 3 public university schools of medicine.
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