Pediatrics Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics - Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), TBI, Child Abuse, Munchausen (MSP), Respiratory Failure, Burn Care, Sepsis, Shock, Post-Op Care, Congenital Heart Disease, COVID, Meningitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Craniofacial Disorders, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO, Pediatric Asthma, Poisoning

Dr. Santa J. Bartholomew (formerly Santa J. Johnston, M.D.) is an award-winning Pediatrician with more than 30 years of clinical experience, and is a distinguished medical educator serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at two esteemed medical universities. She is double-boarded by the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care medicine. Her primary specialty has been Pediatric Critical Care medicine since 1990, and Dr. Bartholomew has practiced for decades in nearly every conceivable setting from state-of-the-art quaternary care centers, to large academic centers and level I trauma centers with very busy Pediatric Emergency Departments and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). She has worked in many small and medium-sized community hospitals throughout the nation including Alaska, and has traveled around the world to serve patients in remote areas. Practice roles have consisted of Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Emergency C...

Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate

Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the New York Medical College. Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification. Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pediat...

Pediatrics - Board Certified Pediatrician, Lyme tick disease, Newborn, Development, Behavior, Asthma, ADHD, Pediatrics, Sexual / Child Abuse / Neglect, Vaccines, Custody, Meningitis Serious Bacterial Infections, Trauma, SIDS, RSV, GERD, dehydration, breastfeeding, weight loss, jaundice

Richard Auerbach, MD has been a general pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics since 1998. He completed a chief residency and hospitalist year following training at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. He remains active on staff at Danbury Hospital / Western CT Health Network. As an Associate Professor of clinical pediatrics through the Universities of CT and VT, and Ross University, he has taught countless medical students and residents, as well as participating in weekly CME activities. Recently, he and his wife, Julia Auerbach, MD JD, established MD Consult Services. The goal of this endeavor is to provide comprehensive medical opinions for case reviews and legal proceedings in the areas of Pediatrics (Richard) and Family Medicine (Julia). Both are Board certified in their respective fields and highly regarded in the communities in which they work. MDConsult Services has provided numerous comprehensive case reviews for attorneys. Both physicians are available fo...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics - Neonatal infection, neonatal sepsis, group B strep, GBS, prematurity, premature, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, NICU, newborn, obstetrics, HIE

Dustin Daniel Flannery, DO, MSCE, is a board-certified neonatologist with more than a decade of clinical experience in neonatal-perinatal medicine and pediatrics. He practices in both Level III and Level IV academic neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), where he manages critically ill premature and term infants, attends high-risk deliveries, provides perinatal consultations, and cares for newborns in the well nursery setting. His clinical practice spans routine newborn care as well as intensive care management of critically ill preterm and term infants, including resuscitation, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, extreme prematurity, respiratory failure, and other complex neonatal conditions. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Flannery is an established physician-scientist and clinical epidemiologist with extensive experience in neonatal infectious diseases, neonatal outcomes research, and pharmacoepidemiology. He has authored more than 75 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pediatrics, Hospitalist - Pediatric Hospitalist, Hospitalist Pediatrics, Inpatient Pediatrics, General Pediatrics, Pediatrics General, Pediatrician, consultative pediatrician

Board Certified Pediatric Hospitalist; Board certified Pediatrician; Pediatric Hospitalist for 28 years; Educator for Pediatric and Family Practice Residents; qualified to review Pediatric Emergency care; qualified to review Pediatric outpatient care.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mental Health, Pediatrics - Children, Infant, Early Childhood, child development, trauma, foster care, baby, toddler, anxiety, kids, adoption, attachment

Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in early childhood social emotional needs, particularly attachment, grief & loss, trauma and anxiety. With special attention to issues related to childhood mental health concerns and issues that contribute to that such as foster care, adoption, trauma, divorce etc... Erin Continues to practice in Pennsylvania and supervises multiple providers in their provision of services to children and families as well. Erin has trained in Multiple states on Infant and early childhood attachment. She has spent 20 years in the field with experiences in multiple spaces such as outpatient care, Early Intervention, Partial Hospitalization, non profit programs, child welfare, Intensive Behavioral Health Services. Pa Licensed Professional Counselor Endorsed Infant Mental Health Professional Member of the PA State Advisory Council on Early Education and Care PA Association for Infant Mental Health Board appointment Adjunct Faculty at the Univers...

Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

Pediatrics - Newborns, Infants, Children and Adolescent routine and sick care, both outpatient and inpatient. Interest in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, GI disorders in children, Delayed development, Emotional and Behavioral disorders in children, Pediatric Infectious Diseases

- Board Certification in Pediatrics, by the American Board of Pediatrics. - Chief of Section of Pediatrics at UPMC Lock Haven, PA, 1983-2017. Currently Maintaining privileges in Maternal Child Health Section at UPMC Williamsport, as a community physician - Assistant Clinical Professor, PA program, The Commonwealth University, Lock Haven, PA - Member, Advisory Board, PA Program, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA - Research participation and multiple publications in peer reviewed journals on several topics in Pediatric Infectious Diseases - Presentations to prenatal classes on Newborn and Infant Nutrition and Safety and Injury prevention in Newborns, Infants and Children - Teaching students in Nursing, PA students and Medical students

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Substance Abuse Disorders, Emergency, Critical Care, General Pediatrics, Sedation, Mental Health Emergencies, Airway Emergencies, Resuscitation, Pain, Respiratory Emergencies, Cardiology, Sepsis, Poisoning, Nutrition, Orthopedics, Dehydration, Asthma, Shock, Allergy

Dr. Stephen M. Sandelich, a distinguished pediatric emergency medicine physician, currently serves as an Attending Physician at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and holds an Assistant Professorship in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. With a robust educational background, Dr. Sandelich obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Pediatrics at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children. Dr. Sandelich's clinical and research expertise encompasses a wide range of pediatric emergencies, including but not limited to substance abuse disorders, mental health crises, and the development of emergency department-based interventions. His certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS, ensuring his comprehensive preparedness for emergency medical situations. Throughout his career, Dr. Sandelich has demonstra...

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Behavioral and Social Sciences, Hospital Administration - Hospital Operations, Pediatrics, Hospital Executive, Rural healthcare, Womens Healthcare OB/GYN, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, Inpatient Psychiatric Units, Behavioral Health Hospital, Behavioral Health Crisis, Neuromodulation, ECT/TMS, Medication Assisted Therapy, Psychotherapy, Telepsychiatry, New construction/design

Doctorally prepared healthcare executive with a proven track record of success in hospital operations across a variety of settings and specialities. Previous roles include Senior Vice President, Hospital President, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. Expertise in behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorders) to include inpatient psychiatry (adults, children and adolescents), residential drug and alcohol, emergency department care, behavioral health urgent care, crisis care, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, individual counseling, psychotherapy, medication assisted therapy, acute care hospital consult liaison program, neuromodulation services and telepsychiatry services. Also experienced in women, infant and children's operations, rural healthcare hospital operations, and new healthcare building designs.

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Pediatrics - Vaccines, Pediatric Mental Health, Pediatric Acute Care, ADHD, Depression, Pediatric Dermatology, Well Baby Care, Well Child Care, Anxiety, Developmental Screening, Pediatric Standard of Care, EPSDT Guidelines, Lead Exposure, Behavior, Antibiotics

Dr. Allison Schuessler, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience in both general pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. She provides comprehensive care in outpatient and emergency settings, blending up-to-date clinical knowledge with advanced training in pediatric mental health and pediatric dermatology. Since 2016, she has served as a pediatrician at Geisinger Medical Center and as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at St. Mary’s Medical Center, caring for a broad spectrum of pediatric conditions from routine wellness to urgent, high-acuity cases. An award-winning clinical educator, Dr. Schuessler is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. She regularly teaches medical students and residents, lectures on topics such as ADHD, adolescent health, and skin conditions, and authors patient education materials and professional publications. Dr. Schuessler’s leadership extends to professional service, including elected a...

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting - Medical Cost Projection, Mechanical Ventilation, Home health, Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Clinical Director, CPAP, Tracheostomy, Complex Care Management, GTube, Genetic disorder, Seizure, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury, Private duty nursing, Hospice, Cardiac defect, Special needs, Dysphagia, Nurse

Christie Mitstifer is an accomplished and highly qualified healthcare professional who leverages over 15 years of diverse clinical, administrative, and consulting experience to bridge the gap between complex patient care and legal healthcare analysis. Holding an associate in nursing, a bachelor’s in liberal arts, and dual master’s degrees in nursing (MSN) and healthcare administration (MHA), Ms. Mitstifer possesses a robust educational foundation that supports her specialized expertise. She holds advanced certifications in nurse life care planning and medical cost projection, and maintains active memberships in premier professional organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners and Legal Nurse Consultants, where she also serves on conference committees and leadership boards. Ms. Mitstifer’s extensive clinical background spans home health, rehabilitation, hospice, and pediatric care. She specializes in delivering high-acuity, hands-on care for patients...