Vascular Surgery Expert Witnesses

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care, VATS, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Medical Devices

CURRENT POSITIONS CEO & President, California Heart & Lung Surgery Medical Center Director Cardiothoracic Surgery St. Vincent Medical Center Los Angeles, CA Director Cardiothoracic Surgery Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA Director Cardiothoracic Surgery Southern California Center in Culver City Dr. Alexander Marmureanu is a prominent board certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, with special expertise in the field of minimally invasive surgery where he pioneered and developed several techniques and procedures. In his 30 years of practice, he has been able to successfully treat some of the most complex and challenging heart and lung conditions with high rates of success. Dr. Marmureanu completed his General Surgery Residency and a Research Fellowship at New York University Medical Center (NYU) in New York City. He then continued his surgical training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, where he was actively involved in the field thoracic and cardi...

Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree

Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery - Oncologic Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracoscopy, Portacath Insertions, Vascular Surgery, Pacemaker Implants, Oncologic Breast Surgery

I can provide expert witness in entire field of thoracic surgery and general surgery with 30+ years experience in both. I have been an expert reviewer for the CA State Medical Board for years. Board Certification: American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Vascular Surgery - Peripheral arterial disease, claudication, limb ischemia, arterial bypass, aneurysm, aortic aneurysm, EVAR, vascular trauma, vessel injury, hemodialysis access, endovascular, peripheral angiogram, atherectomy, mesenteric ischemia, venous reflux, carotid, cerebrovascular disease, amputation

Dr. Lily Johnston, MD MPH is a vascular surgeon practicing in California. Her non-clinical interests are medical legal consulting, medical device development, and building educational programs to empower patients and non-surgical providers to understand and manage vascular disease. She attended Princeton University where she earned a degree in psychology and neuroscience. Following university, she worked for three years as a science and technology analyst for the US government, educating policymakers about the applications of emerging neuroscience technology. She attended UC San Diego for medical school, and did her general surgery training at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where she won numerous awards for her scholarly and educational activity. During her two years of research in residency, she obtained a Masters in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, focused on improving safety and quality in surgical care. She has authored over...

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care, VATS, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Medical Devices

CURRENT POSITIONS CEO & President, California Heart & Lung Surgery Medical Center Director Cardiothoracic Surgery St. Vincent Medical Center Los Angeles, CA Director Cardiothoracic Surgery Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA Director Cardiothoracic Surgery Southern California Center in Culver City Dr. Alexander Marmureanu is a prominent board certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, with special expertise in the field of minimally invasive surgery where he pioneered and developed several techniques and procedures. In his 30 years of practice, he has been able to successfully treat some of the most complex and challenging heart and lung conditions with high rates of success. Dr. Marmureanu completed his General Surgery Residency and a Research Fellowship at New York University Medical Center (NYU) in New York City. He then continued his surgical training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, where he was actively involved in the field thoracic and cardi...

Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Stroke, Amputation, Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Dialysis Access, Leg/Arm Edema, Varicose Veins, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Claudication, Leg Ulcer, Aortic Aneurysm

Dr. Karen Kim Quirk, M.D. is Board Certified in General and Vascular Surgery. She earned her under-graduate degree from University of California at Berkley in 1998, where she was awarded a UC Regents Scholarship. Dr. Quirk earned her Medical Doctorate from the University of California at Irvine, School of Medicine in 2006. She completed her General Surgery Residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center and Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at University of California at San Diego. Dr. Quirk is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the Western University of Health Sciences and an attending staff at Community Memorial Hospital. Dr. Quirk has presented clinical papers at several meetings of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery and the Western Vascular Society and has authored and co-authored more than fifteen research papers and abstracts.

Medical Management, Vascular Surgery - Physician Credentialing, Physician Peer Review, Negligent Credentialing, Negligent Peer Review, Patient Safety, Healthcare Quality, Performance Improvement, Fair/Judicial hearings, Medical Staff Affairs, Conflicts of Interest, Physician Integration and Alignment, Physician conduct

Dr. Smith is an independent senior healthcare consultant and a practicing vascular surgeon as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He has provided expert medical testimony in cases involving medical staff affairs, peer review and credentialing/privileging. He previously served as the Chief Medical Officer with Morrisey Associates Inc/ Morcare LLC for six years. He is a member of HG Healthcare Consultants LLC. He brings 30+ years of clinical practice and hospital management experiences to his work with physicians and hospitals across the United States. He is Board Certified in Vascular Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a member of the American College of Physician Executives, the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Southern California Vascular Surgical Society. Dr. Smith has an expertise in system quality and performance improvement, peer review, ongoing a...

Vascular Surgery - Board Certified. Major societies. Reviews, depositions, court. Aneurysms, carotid, bypasses, dialysis, amputations, pulmonary embolus, phlebitis, anterior spine access.

Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Vascular Trauma

RESIDENCY GENERAL SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (FLORIDA) FELLOWSHIP CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY UNIV OF MIAMI US AIR FORCE MEDICAL SERVICE 1968-1970 Am. Board of Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery #3089, 3-77 original certification Professional Society Memberships: Florida Medical Association The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Palm Beach County Medical Association American Heart Association American College of Cardiology American College of Chest Physicians American College of Surgeons American College of Thoracic Surgery Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Trauma: During my residency in General Surgery and then fellowship in Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgery in Miami my clinical experience included a Level I trauma center. My practice years at Broward County General Hospital were intimately involved with Trauma in a Level I Center and in Palm Beach County at Delray Medical Center this is also a Level I center in which I have been very active in all of these in addition to usual surgic...

General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Wound Care, Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vascular and endovascular surgery, Hernia surgery, colon surgery, gallbladder surgery, Limb salvage, Abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery

Board Certified General Surgeon Active practice in General and Vascular Surgery Florida license Medical director of Wound Care center since 2005

Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Endovascular Surgery, Amputation, Peripheral angioplasty/stent, Aortic aneurysm repair, carotid angioplasty/stent, carotid surgery, pressure sore, chronic wound, AAA, AV Access, Fistula, Central Line, Limb loss, Abdominal aneurysm, Thoracic aneurysm, DVT, Varicose veins, RF ablations, EVLT,

I am a board-certified, fellowship -trained vascular surgeon with an active practice in both traditional vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.I can offer expertise in the management of arterial and venous conditions as well as questions regarding chronic wound care and amputation.

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Medical Devices - endovascular, aneurysm repair, vascular surgery, endovascular surgery, interventional oncology, ablation, chemoembolization, catheter, radioembolization, bland embolization, biliary intervention, nephrostomy, venous access, dialysis intervention, peripheral intervention, stents, angioplasty, filters

Six years faculty Stanford University. 14 years a partner at the prestigious Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology. Program Director International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET)--14 years. Leading Program Director of Symposium on Clinical Interventional Oncology (CIO)--10 years; Medical device expert with 14 US patents/patents pending. International expert speaker/lecturer. Faculty at major US and International Conferences: TCT, ISET, CIO, SIR, AIM, CIRSE, ECIO, WCIO, ACIR, TOPE. Particular expertise in vascular and endovascular procedures, catheter-based medical devices, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm interventions, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR), Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (TEVAR), balloon angioplasty, peripheral stent placement, vascular access, dialysis interventions, interventional oncology procedures, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, microwave ablation, chemoem...

Vascular Surgery - Vascular, Endovascular Surgery, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Venous Disease

Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree

Neurology, Neurological Surgery - Stroke, Vascular, Carotid Stenosis, cerebral aneurysm, subarachnoid hemorrhage, AVM, fistula, thrombectomy, neurocritical care, interventional neurology, neuroradiology, endovascular surgical neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, vascular surgery, Brain Aneurysm

Dr. Bansal is a quadruple board-certified (Neuro-Endovascular Surgery, Neuro-Critical Care, Vascular Neurology, Neurology) physician. His specializations include Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (Neuro-Endovascular Surgery), Stroke/Vascular Neurology, Neuro-Critical Care and General Neurology. He serves as the Director of Neurosciences and System-Wide Stroke Director for multiple Stroke Centers including a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Stroke Center. Dr. Bansal is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Bansal is the Principal Investigator for multiple NIH trials related to Stroke and Neuro-Endovascular Surgery and he has authored multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed articles. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Bansal has a JD with emphasis in Healthcare. Given Dr. Bansal's unique credentials, he has provided his expertise for multiple cases reviews, malpractice suits and criminal cases.

Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Endovascular surgery, venous disease, vein ablations,

Chief of Vascular Surgery St. Alexius Medical Center Director of Vascular Lab St. Alexius Medical Center Assistant Professor at University of Illinois Chicago

Vascular Surgery - Vascular surgery & endovascular therapy which includes endovascular aneurysm repair, arterial/venous angioplasty and stinting, thrombolysis & embolization, radiofrequency ablation, laser therapy, sclerotherapy

Practice both vascular and endovascular surgery. Treat all vascular disorders of arteries, veins, and lymphatics with the exception of those affecting the heart and brain using medical therapy, endovascular therapy, and open vascular surgery. Minimally invasive endovascular procedures performed include angioplasty, placement of stents and stentgrafts, atherectomy, embolization, radiofrequency ablation, laser therapy, and sclerotherapy.

Vascular Surgery - Carotid Artery Occlusive Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Critical Limb Ischemia, Acute Limb Ischemia, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Hemodialysis Access

I have been working as a board-certified vascular surgeon in a tertiary academic practice in Grand Rapids, MI for the last 8 years. Though my skills have remained broad over that time, my involvement in our Carotid and Endovascular Board has provided me specific expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with carotid artery occlusive disease, with or without stroke. As one of the founding members in 2014, I continue to be involved in this weekly multi-disciplinary collaborative case review of challenging patients with various pathologies of ischemic brain events. Also, during most of my time in Grand Rapids, I have been the quality lead of our busy vascular surgery group. That position has kept me heavily involved in our group’s quality metrics, and constantly seeking strategies to improve patient outcomes. It has also given me the opportunity to participate as a Physician Champion in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Collaborative Quality Initiative (BMC2), in w...

Vascular Surgery - Aortic aneurysm surgery, Endovascular aortic repair, carotid artery surgery, peripheral arterial disease, acute limb ischemic, lower extremity bypass, lower extremity endovascular treatment, dialysis access, mesenteric stenosis, anterior spine exposure

Dr. Chambers is a Vascular Surgeon with over 15 years of comprehensive Vascular and Endovascular Surgery experience. He earned an MD, PhD from the University of South Florida and trained in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. Since then, he has practiced vascular surgery in a group associated with a large health system that is the major referral center for West Michigan. In addition, while maintaining a full-time practice, he has over 10 years of healthcare leadership experience - serving in many leadership roles including the Section Chief of Vascular Surgery and Vice President of Research.

Wound Care, Vascular Surgery - Nursing homes, pressure ulcers, bedsores, wound care, diabetes, ulcers, foot wounds, hyperbaric medicine, lymphedema, non healing wounds, wounds, venous ulcers, decubitus, geriatrics, hyperbaric oxygenation, decompression sickness, diabetic foot, decubitus, diabetic feet

Medical Director, St. Joseph's Hospital Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, Syracuse NY, 2005-2020 Attending Surgeon, Vascular and General Surgery, St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, Syracuse NY, 1981-2020

General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - general surgery,vascular surgery,bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert.

General surgery,vascular surgery,bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert. Chairman of Surgery Emeritus, Associate Professor of Surgery. Over 25 years experience as medical expert witness in all jurisdictions.

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Thoracic Surgery, Wound Care, Phlebology, Non-invasive Vascular Testing, Lung Cancer

Dr. Craig Nachbauer is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has practiced thoracic and vascular surgery since 1991. He is experienced in medical record review, determinations of standard of care, and deposition and testimony in medical malpractice cases. Dr. Nachbauer received his thoracic surgery residency at the Ohio State University Hospitals. After a fellowship in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University, he completed his training as Clinical Associate in Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. Currently, Dr. Nachbauer is in private practice, specializing in thoracic and vascular surgery. He was former medical director of the University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Wound Center.

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nurse - ECMO Specialist, Nurse, Neurosurgery, Critical Care, ICU, Traumatic brain injury, stroke, vascular surgery, impella, Intra Aortic Balloon Pump, Heartmate, Tandem Heart, CRRT, EKOS, Fall Risk, Heart Transplant, Lung transplant, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac arrest, standard of care.

Critical Care Nurse, preceptor, charge nurse, rapid response nurse, and pediatric/neonatal/adult ECMO Specialist. Skilled in all areas of critical care with expertise in medical support devices, cardiac surgery, lung and heart transplants, neurological injury and trauma related nursing care. Skilled in knowing nursing protocols, titration of medications relating to patient response, ventilator management, safety precautions, fall risk, response times, use of lifts, patient monitoring standards, transition of care, and documentation recording standards. Utilizing what I learned as a result of obtaining Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification, I contributed to improving patient safety and better outcomes by serving on local and world organization committees directly impacting nursing standards of care in critical care settings. I have been retained by both plaintiff and defense attorneys who sought my expert opinion regarding whether or not deviation or compliance with nursing standards ...

Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA, general, trauma, bariatric surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology surgery, geriatric surgery, GI and endoscopy, ENT surgery, electrophysiology lab, thoracic surgery, pain management, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia

I am a full time practicing CRNA with a combined 27 years of experience including 13 years of CRNA experience. In my role as a CRNA at a Level II Trauma center, I have provided nurse anesthesia services for a variety of surgical patients including trauma, bariatric, orthopedic, neurosurgery, urology, GI, general, cardiology, electrophysiology and chronic pain since 2009. Additionally, I have held a number of contract positions as a CRNA through independent contracting. I am proficient in airway management, intubation, sedation and placing invasive lines (arterial lines). I offer services as an expert in the field of anesthesia and cases involving surgical patients.

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Cardiology, Vascular surgery, Liver transplant

Post doctoral fellowship in Otolaryngology Doctoral disseration in Cell Biology with focus on NeuroAnatomy Currently working as a Cardiovascular Hospitalist Have skills in General Internal Medicine, Prior board certification in Pediatrics, and have experience with management with acute stroke teams, pre and post Liver Transplant services, LVAD and pre-transplant Cardiology and Vascular Surgery

Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree

Vascular Surgery, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - vascular surgery, hemodialysis access, hemodialysis interventions, critical limb ischemia, deep vein thrombosis, vascular duplex laboratory, limb amputation, aortic aneurysm, claudication, venous insufficiency, venous disease, arterial disease, lymphedema, endovascular interventions, 3D Printing

Dr. Michael Amendola is a practicing vascular surgeon at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVVHS) in Richmond Virginia. He is the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Head of The Vascular Duplex Laboratory. Dr. Amendola obtained his undergraduate and graduate degree in Chemistry from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He subsequently worked as a Research Associate for Merck and Company in Rahway, New Jersey utilizing computer aided rational drug design. He then undertook funded research in Department of Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (VCU-SOM) In Richmond, Virginia. He started and completing medical school at VCU-SOM in 2002. He completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond Virginia. He practiced in private practice in Georgia for two years before returning to VCU-SOM and CVVHS practice. Dr. Amendola is a full-time surgeon ...

Vascular Surgery - Vascular, Endovascular, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, AAA, EVAR, Thoracic Aneurysm, TEVAR, PVD, PAD, Bypass, Angioplasty, Stent, Atherectomy, TCAR, Thrombolysis,Thrombectomy, Dialysis, AV Fistula, AV Graft, Carotid, Carotid Endarterectomy, Carotid Stent, Venous Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, DVT, RFA

Vascular Surgery - aortic, aneurysm, vascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, gangrene, thoracic aneurysm disease, aortic dissection

Advanced Endovascular Aortic Fellowship, Beijing, China March 2019-May 2019, Aortic Fellow Stanford University, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Stanford, CA July 2017 - 2019, Fellow Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Surgery, Norfolk, VA July 2014 - July 2017, Senior Resident Eastern Virginia Medical School, Division of Vascular Surgery, Norfolk, VA July 2013 - June 2014, Clinical Research Fellow – Dissection and Aortic Remodeling Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Surgery, Norfolk, VA July 2011 - June 2013, Intern, Junior Resident Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA June 2011, Doctor of Medicine University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA May 2004, Bachelors of Science – Major: Commerce; Concentration: Finance Dean’s List (five semesters)

Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree