Wound Care Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of wound care expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on wound care and related issues. Wound care 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 wound care expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Wound Care, Geriatrics, Pressure Ulcers, Decubitus, Hyperbaric Medicine, Nursing Homes, Long Term Care, Trauma, Pressure Sores, Stroke, Appendicitis, Assisted Living, Bed Sores, Bedsores, and Burns.

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Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS Wound Care Consultants

Wound Care, Nursing Homes - 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, Long Term Care
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- seven years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...

Christopher M. Davey, MD, CWSP

Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Nursing homes, Assisted living, standards of care, pressure ulcers and other wounds, bedsores, falls, geriatrics, complex medical cases, cause of death issues, and Hyperbaric medicine
Dr. Davey trained as a pathologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida, but since 1987 has practiced in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine in office, hospital, and nursing home settings. Dr. Davey has a special interest in wound diagnosis, prevention and treatment and is board certified by the American Board of Wound Management. He is also a trained Hyperbaric Specialist. Hyperbaric medicine is the treatment of severe wounds and other conditions using high pressure oxygen chambers. He was the Medical Director of Hyperbaric Medicine, as well as an active physician at the Edward White Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine until October 2014. He has also been a consultant for American Medical Technologies in Irvine, CA on wound care dressings. Dr. Davey is also a senior member of the Wound Healing Society in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Davey holds a current active medical license in the state of Florida. Dr. Davey is currently doing telemedicine wound care during...

Pedram Zendehrouh, MD, PhD, FACS

Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Pressure injuries, pressure ulcers, bed sores, decubitus, wound care, foot wounds, diabetic foot, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, trauma wounds, burn wounds, Wound VAC, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, skin subsitutes, osteomyelitis, late radiation effects, debridement, wound infection
Dr. Zendehrouh was the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Healogics, LLC, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services with over 600 hospital based wound care centers, near 300 employed practice professionals, approximately 3,500 panel physicians, treating over 300,000 wound care patients annually and has healed nearly 4 million wounds. He served as lead physician on the Healogics Professional Liability/Medical Negligence Claim Review Committee. Dr. Zendehrouh is a Yale-trained, Board Certified in General Surgery with experience as Trauma surgeon and Burn Surgeon in a Level I Trauma Center. His extensive experience in wound healing includes: - Pressure injuries/ulcer - Diabetic lower extremity wounds - Venous leg ulcers - Arterial Ulcers - Atypical Ulcers - Surgical wounds - Trauma wounds - Burn wounds Additionally he has extensive experience in hyperbaric oxygen therapy for severe wounds and other applicable conditions. Dr. Zendehrouh has experience as an ...

Dwight Baker, MD MD Legal Consulting of the Southeast, LLC

Auburn, Alabama
Plastic Surgery, Wound Care - Breast and Body Contouring, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Wound Management, Wound Care
Since 1996, Dr. Baker has been board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In the private practice of plastic surgery, he has had across the board experience in reconstructive surgeries for patients who suffered severe facial trauma, complex injuries to the hands and lower extremities as well as countless breast and skin cancer reconstruction surgeries. During the past 25 years of his surgical practice, Dr. Baker primarily focused on aesthetic breast surgery as well as other aesthetic procedures including breast enhancement (augmentation, lift, reduction), "tummy tuck", liposuction, and facial aesthetic procedures (face lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, laser resurfacing, fat grafting). He also performed multiple breast reconstruction procedures for patients after breast cancer treatment. He has participated in several investigations for government regulators serving as a principle investigator for the FDA in multiple clinical studies regarding medical implant devic...

Julio R Garcia, WCC, ACHRN, FAPWCA Springhill Medical Center

Mobile, Alabama
Wound Care, Nurse - Hyperbaric Medicine, Diving Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine.
Julio Garcia started his career in medicine in 1984 as a 91B US Army Combat Medical Specialist. After six years of service in the US Army, he began his initial training in wound care at the University of South Alabama Medical Center, under the Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Burns, Dr. Arnold Luterman. In 1990, served in air-medivac operations in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. After his service in the war, Mr. Garcia completed his bachelor in science in nursing from the University of Mobile. He furthered his training by specializing in Critical Care (Open Heart Recovery/SICU) Medicine and Emergency Medicine. In 1996, he began his full-time career in hyperbaric medicine and wound care. Since that time, he has been a program director for both monoplace and a multiplace facilities. Since 1999, he has managed the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama. In this position, his unit provides 24/7 critical care ...

Jason D. Toranto, MD FACS

Alabama
Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery - Craniofacial Surgery, Facial Trauma, Facial Fractures, Cheek fracture, Cranioplasty, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Dog Bite, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Facial Injury, Jaw Fracture, Rhinoplasty, Wound care, Scar Revision, Scarring, Medical Staff, Peer Review
Dual Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Active Clinical Practice in San Diego, California taking trauma call at numerous hospitals. Educated at Stanford and University of Michigan and trained at University of Alabama at Birmingham, Duke University, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles/University of Southern California. Former Assistant Professor at University of California, Irvine now in Private Practice. Named Top Doctor in San Diego Multiple Times. Continues to teach residents as a member of the North American AO Craniomaxillofacial Faculty. Actively engaged on Medical Staff Committees since 2015. Published on a wide variety of plastic surgery topics, including fat grafting, Craniofacial surgery and Reconstructive surgery. Experienced in plaintiff and defense expert cases in both State and Federal Court.

Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L www.ExpertWitnessPTOT.com

Alabama
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, wound care, orthopedics surgical, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, functional capacity evaluation, FCE, medical necessity, billing, oncology
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 6+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aids. Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder replacements, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, Dequervains syndrome, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot con...

Weston J. Welker, MD Carewell, LLC

Huntsville, Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine - Heart attack, strokes, diabetic ketoacidosis, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, trauma, prostate disease, cholesterol management, headaches, sports injuries, cancer screening, wound care
Board certification in Family Medicine Licenses in Alabama and Tennessee ACLS, PALS, ATLS certified Has had over 30 years experience in family medicine Has had had small town ER experience to include critical care medicine and trauma medicine, for the last 25 years Has taught pre-medical, medical, and nurse practitioner students in the emergency department and the office, to include business experience, procedural medicine, and organization of efficient medical thought. Has spoken on television, and given community lectures, regarding medical topics of concern. Has had experience in working with prescribing controlled medical substances, and the legal responsibilities surrounding this in chronic and acute pain control. Wound care training and HBO by Healogics, based on military research and civilian clinic experience.

Shishir Shah, DO, CWS, ABPM

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona
Wound Care, Medical Management - bedsores, skin injuries, surgical wounds, burns, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, hyperbaric oxygen, infections, nursing home, medical devices, telemedicine, scar, qui tam, medical necessity, fraud, patents, medical devices, medical director, decubitus ulcers, diabetic ulcers, regenerative medicine
Award-winning wound care physician in active clinical practice. Wound care clinical, safety ,and leadership experience in acute care, skilled nursing (nursing homes), rehabilitation, and home health settings. Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) with additional Board Certifications in Hyperbaric Medicine and Family Practice. Has served as the medical director of several wound programs. Over twenty years of medical necessity/utilization review and expert witness experience. Midwestern University Medical School faculty. Significant private equity, medical device, startup, and consulting experience. Undergraduate degree in aeronautical engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Deposition and trial experience in multiple states. Over 85,000 wound encounters. Key roles have included medical director oversight of several level 1 hospital trauma wound programs, 5 community hospital wound programs, and over 15 SNF/LTACHs. Co-implemented one of the largest wound care/hyperbaric clinical de...

Kathleen Blechertas, DPT, WCC,CFPS,FACHE,FABC

San Diego, California
Physical Therapy, Wound Care - Physical Therapy Standard of Care, Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS), Wound Care Certified (WCC), Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury/Prevention, Inpatient & Outpatient wound care best practices
Doctor Physical Therapy (DPT) Simmons College, Boston, MA. Bachelor of Science, (B.S.) Physical Therapy (PT) - Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH. Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS) Wound Care Certified (WCC) - National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy; Fellow of The Advisory Board- (FABC) - Washington, DC; Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) - Chicago, IL; Practicing since 1997.

Christopher M. Davey, MD, CWSP

California
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Nursing homes, Assisted living, standards of care, pressure ulcers and other wounds, bedsores, falls, geriatrics, complex medical cases, cause of death issues, and Hyperbaric medicine
Dr. Davey trained as a pathologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida, but since 1987 has practiced in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine in office, hospital, and nursing home settings. Dr. Davey has a special interest in wound diagnosis, prevention and treatment and is board certified by the American Board of Wound Management. He is also a trained Hyperbaric Specialist. Hyperbaric medicine is the treatment of severe wounds and other conditions using high pressure oxygen chambers. He was the Medical Director of Hyperbaric Medicine, as well as an active physician at the Edward White Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine until October 2014. He has also been a consultant for American Medical Technologies in Irvine, CA on wound care dressings. Dr. Davey is also a senior member of the Wound Healing Society in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Davey holds a current active medical license in the state of Florida. Dr. Davey is currently doing telemedicine wound care during...

Orna Fisher, MD

Menlo Park, California
Plastic Surgery, Wound Care - Dog bite, dog bites, lacerations, cosmetic surgery, cosmetic medicine, medical spa, medspa, wound care, wound healing, wounds, breast reduction, breast revision surgery, breast surgery, dog bites, burn wounds, burn reconstruction, burns, soft tissue trauma, reconstructive surgery
I am Dr. Orna Fisher. I am a double board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. I am in private practice and licensed in both California and Nevada. I am a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Edgar A. Gamboa, MD, FACS Edgar A Gamboa Medical Corp

Prunedale, California
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Gallbladder surgery, Appendicitis, Bowel Obstruction, Traumatic injuries, Emergency surgery, Wound care, Critical (ICU) care
Board-certified and Recertified, American Board of Surgery Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow, International College of Surgeons Fellow, SAGES, Society of American GastroEndoscopic Surgery Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of California at San Diego Chair, Department of Surgery (North Hawaii Community Hospital, El Centro Regional Medical Center, Watsonville Community Hospital) Chair, Surgery Quality Review Committee (Watsonville Community Hospital) Trauma Surgeon, Level 1, Scripps Memorial Hospital at La Jolla & Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego Director, Surgical Emergency Services, Nassau County Medical Center Experienced in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery, Radiofrequency, and Laser Endovenous Ablation, and in Da Vinci Robotic Surgery

Lisa A Gildred, BSN, RN Santa Barbara Legal Nurse Consulting

Buellton, California
Wound Care, Geriatrics - wound, pressure sores, pressure ulcers, nursing, long term care, home health, geriatrics, wound care nurse, assisted living, pressure injuries, falls
For the past 7 years I have been employed at a highly regarded outpatient wound care clinic in Goleta, CA. As one of the country’s leading wound care centers, I am very proud of the education and care which we provide. I feel confident that I can assist you in any cases where wound care management or gerontology is an issue. Prior to becoming a certified wound care nurse, I was providing wound care in the home as a home health/hospice nurse, as well as the various healthcare settings over the course of my career, including the ICU. I work efficiently in a timely manner and I am very familiar with electronic medical records from both acute care and long term care settings. I am confident that I can deliver a solid and competent testimony both on the witness stand and in depositions. I am board certified in the field of wound care and gerontological nursing.

Linda S. Hibbs, RN, MPH, NHA Linda Hibbs Legal Nurse Consulting, RN, MPH

Menlo Park, California
Nursing Home Administration, Geriatrics - Geriatric Care, Registered Nurse, Nursing Home Administrator for over 20 years, RCFE Administrator for 13 years, wound care, falls with injuries, work in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities totaling over 28 years. Executive Director for a Life Plan Senior Communities which had 3 level
I have worked for 8 years with a variety of attorneys on both sides plaintiff and defense. Cases were to review allegations made against administrators, skilled nursing facilities, or staff . I have testified in court and been deposed.

Mike Jeong, DO, MPH, CMD (Yale and UCLA Trained Geriatrician)

California
Geriatrics, Nursing Homes - Pressure Ulcers, Decubitus, Bed Sores, Falls, Restraints, Weight Loss, Malnutrition, Dehydration, UTI, Pneumonia, Medication Errors, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Abuse, Wound Care, Hospice & Palliative Care
Yale and UCLA trained geriatrician. Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Certified Medical Director in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. Double Fellowship trained in Geriatrics and Geriatric Medical Management in post-acute and long-term care. Certified professional in both utilization review and utilization management. Selected as Top Doctor multiple years. Two-time student body/class President in medical school. Active clinical practice as a treating geriatrician, skilled nursing facility medical director and hospice physician. Experienced expert witness.

Andrew L. Knapp, DO, CWS Andrew L. Knapp, DO, CWS, PC

Millville, California
Wound Care, Emergency Medicine - Wound Care, Diabetic Ulcers, Arterial Ulcers, Venous Stasis Ulcers, Bed Sores, Pressure Ulcers, Decubitus Ulcers, Lymphedema, Burns, Calciphylaxis, Hyperbaric Medicine, Osteomyelitis, Radiation Tissue Injury, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health
I am an experienced medical expert board certified in both Wound Care and Emergency Medicine. Since 2006, I have practice Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine exclusively in numerous clinical settings. I have been the medical director of an outpatient hospital wound center, and a long term acute care hospital. I have practiced in multiple skilled nursing facilities, and founded a private practice wound center in Redding, CA.

Mark S. Louden, MD, FAAEM, FACEP Mark Louden, MD

Fullerton, California
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine - Stroke, TIA, Aneurysm, Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack), Sepsis, Airway Management, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Torsion, Tendon Injuries, Covid-19, Flight Medicine, Cruise Ship Medicine, Rural Emergency Medicine, Neurological Emergencies, Wound Care, Overdose, Trauma.
Educated and trained at top-rated universities and hospitals, board-certified in both Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, and served as a Flight Surgeon and Emergency Physician in the United States Air Force. Experienced at every level of emergency care, ranging from high-acuity academic level-one trauma centers, STEMI and comprehensive stroke centers, to smaller community and rural hospitals.In addition to clinical practice, years of experience in administrative roles and faculty positions at Duke University Medical Center and the University of Miami School of Medicine have contributed to my medical expertise. At present, I am a practicing physician at the busiest stroke center in Los Angeles County, California and am experienced with the current best-practices in the emergency care of both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. I have served as an expert witness for both the defense and plaintiffs in state and federal court, reviewing case materials, preparing written reports, an...

Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH

Encinitas, California
Family Medicine, General Practice - Women's Health, Depression, Back Pain, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Cancer Screening, Cancer Detection, Heart attack, Stroke, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Trauma, Pneumonia, Wound Care, Diabetes, Hypertension, Covid-19 Expert, Telemedicine Expert, Med Spa
Currently board certified in Family Medicine, family physician in clinical practice with excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience treating a pediatric, adult and geriatric patient population with a wide range of conditions and presentations including: high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, infections, influenza, chest pain, pneumonia, headaches, back pain, depression, anxiety, ADHD, pain management, gynecologic issues, early pregnancy complications, alcohol dependency, tobacco abuse, skin rashes, abdominal pain, cough, and sinus and ear issues. Regularly perform screening for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Experienced in aesthetic and cosmetic medicine, medical spa ownership, medical spa medical director, cosmetic lasers, dermal fillers, neurotoxins, body contouring procedures, vaginal laser treatments. Committed to delivering thorough, high-quality and timely reports along with rock solid testimony o...

Rhonda S. Renteria, RN, BSN, CLNC, CLCP Quality Life Care Plans, Inc.

Brea, California
Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting - Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Life, Worker's Compensation, TBI, SCI, Birth Injury, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, Adults, Geriatrics, Case Management, Wound Care, Amputation, Orthopedics, Transplant
Rhonda has 34 years experience as a licensed Registered Nurse, is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and a Certified Life Care Planner, with a myriad of experience as a nurse, as well as an expert. Rhonda provides consultative and expert witness and testimony services, nationally and internationally, for life care planning, future needs assessment and rebuttals for Plaintiff and Defense cases. Volunteering as a Registered Nurse with the American Red Cross of Orange County Disaster Health Services, is a monthly commitment to provide Rhonda the ability to give back to the community, in addition to forensic work. Teri Weingarten is Rhonda's administrative assistant at Quality Life Care Plans, Inc. and can reached at [email protected], 714-777-3332.

Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS Wound Care Consultants

California
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - 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, Long Term Care
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- seven years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...

Jason D. Toranto, MD FACS

San Diego, California
Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery - Craniofacial Surgery, Facial Trauma, Facial Fractures, Cheek fracture, Cranioplasty, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Dog Bite, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Facial Injury, Jaw Fracture, Rhinoplasty, Wound care, Scar Revision, Scarring, Medical Staff, Peer Review
Dual Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Active Clinical Practice in San Diego, California taking trauma call at numerous hospitals. Educated at Stanford and University of Michigan and trained at University of Alabama at Birmingham, Duke University, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles/University of Southern California. Former Assistant Professor at University of California, Irvine now in Private Practice. Named Top Doctor in San Diego Multiple Times. Continues to teach residents as a member of the North American AO Craniomaxillofacial Faculty. Actively engaged on Medical Staff Committees since 2015. Published on a wide variety of plastic surgery topics, including fat grafting, Craniofacial surgery and Reconstructive surgery. Experienced in plaintiff and defense expert cases in both State and Federal Court.

Lily Daniali, MD, FACS Colorado Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery PLLC

Denver, Colorado
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Burn Surgery, Microsurgery, Breast Reconstruction, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Wound Care, Wound Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Burn Reconstruction, Amputee Care, Amputation, Pressure Sore, Pressure Ulcer, Aesthetic surgery, Scar revision
Dr. Lily Daniali MD, FACS is a double board-certified burn, hand, nerve, plastic surgeon, microsurgeon and craniofacial surgeon. She completed her plastic surgery training with two sub-specialty fellowships in hand and microsurgery and craniofacial surgery. Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Daniali has an additional certification of qualification in hand surgery. She is a plastic surgeon at the Burn and Reconstructive Center at Swedish Medical Center since 2016, and she has been instrumental in obtaining verification as an accredited American Burn Association burn center in 2022. Dr. Daniali daily performs the full gamut of plastic and reconstructive surgery, and she provides on call services at the level 1 trauma center and burn center for burn injuries, wounds, soft tissue traumatic injuries, hand injuries, and other complex conditions requiring reconstructive services. Additionally, she is the medical director of the Center for Wound Healing at Swed...

Delcina Augustin Doreus, DrPh, MPA, RN-BSN

Tampa, Florida
Long Term Care, Legal Nurse Consulting - Public Health, Dementia, Urgent Care, Hospice, Palliative, Policy & Procedure, Documentation, Intravenous access, Prison RN, Nurse Manager, Spinal Cord, Nurse Educator, Hospital Protocol, Evidence Base Care, Diabetes prevention Educator, Veteran's Health, Infection Control, wound Care
Relevant Information about my experiences: Dr. Augustin ensures administrative support and guidance while providing oversight for care delivery by enforcing public safety. She is an expert in developing policies and procedures. Dr. Augustin collaborates with executive leadership to contribute to strategic planning, innovation, recruitment, and staff retention. She is responsible for assuring compliance with Joint Commission and other internal/external regulatory agencies implementing actions to meet established performance measures. Dr. Augustin creates competency-based programs for nursing staff. She develops educational activities such as remediation, certification, mentoring, life support, Joint Commission requirements, product rollouts, etc. Dr. Augustin served as the VA facility's clinical instructor supervisor for several years. She covered all areas, including telephone care lines, care coordination, ambulatory care (outpatient clinics, specialty clinics, dialysis, bar...

Walter A Conlan, III, MD, CWSP Conlan Med Expert, LLC

Winter Park, Florida
Wound Care - Hyperbaric medicine, Chronic non-healing wound, Osteomyelitis, Venous insufficiency, Diabetic ulcers, Lower leg ulcers, Pressure ulcers (or bed sores), Bone infection, Gangrene, Skin tears or lacerations, Post-operative wounds and infections, Failed or compromised skin grafts
Dr. Conlan has extensive experience as an expert witness since 2004. In the past, he was CEO of Florida Wound Care Doctors, Central Florida’s only medical practice concentrating exclusively on wound care. Currently Dr. Conlan is Medical Director of the Orlando Health Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Program. Dr. Conlan oversees the care of wound patients in both the inpatient as well as outpatient hospital settings. Dr. Conlan is inspired to help his patients overcome even the most severe types of wounds. He established his Central Florida practice in 1996. In 2001, he became a Certified Wound Care Specialist allowing him to practice wound care & hyperbaric medicine on a full-time basis. Since that time, Dr. Conlan has spoken at numerous wound symposiums, grand rounds, and rehabilitation facilities. During his professional career, he has provided wound care to patients in acute care, long-term acute care, skilled nursing, and hospital-based wound care centers. From 201...

Christopher M. Davey, MD, CWSP

St. Petersburg, Florida
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Nursing homes, Assisted living, standards of care, pressure ulcers and other wounds, bedsores, falls, geriatrics, complex medical cases, cause of death issues, and Hyperbaric medicine
Dr. Davey trained as a pathologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida, but since 1987 has practiced in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine in office, hospital, and nursing home settings. Dr. Davey has a special interest in wound diagnosis, prevention and treatment and is board certified by the American Board of Wound Management. He is also a trained Hyperbaric Specialist. Hyperbaric medicine is the treatment of severe wounds and other conditions using high pressure oxygen chambers. He was the Medical Director of Hyperbaric Medicine, as well as an active physician at the Edward White Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine until October 2014. He has also been a consultant for American Medical Technologies in Irvine, CA on wound care dressings. Dr. Davey is also a senior member of the Wound Healing Society in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Davey holds a current active medical license in the state of Florida. Dr. Davey is currently doing telemedicine wound care during...

Dr. Jeanine Maria Frumenti, BSN, MPA, DNP, RN Jeanine Frumenti Consulting

SARASOTA, Florida
Nursing Administration, Medical Management - Nursing Standard of Care, Nursing & Hospital Administration, Emergency Room, Critical Care Nursing, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Management, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care, Medication Safety, Nursing Home, Home Healthcare, Hospital Policy, and State & Federal Regulatory Compliance
Dr. Frumenti, is an experienced nurse with over 40+ years of Nursing experience; and 20+ years of Senior Leadership in Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Frumenti served most recently as Sr. Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services for several Large Acute Academic University Medical Centers in the NYC area. Responsible for Patient Care Services and Risk / Regulatory Services. Currently, Dr. Frumenti serves hospitals in an interim management and consulting capacity, and as an Expert Witness for medical malpractice, personal injury, civil, workplace safety and product liability cases serving plaintiff and defense attorneys. Areas of Expertise: *Nursing Standards of Care *Hospital Administration Standards *State, Federal, Joint Commission Regulatory Compliance *Root Cause Analysis *Nursing Home & Home Health Care Standards of Care *Wound Management, Prevention & Care *Quality and Risk Management *Fall Prevention/ Management *Nursing Contracts

Mark W. Gordon, MD

Pembroke Pines, Florida
General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - Wound Care,Gastrointestinal Endoscopy,Upper Endoscopy, Gastroscopy,Colonoscopy,Hernia,Libel,Credentials,Contracts,IME
Board certified in Surgery and Wound Care, member of numerous societies, extensive hospital leadership positions, teaching at local medical school. Current reviewer for state board of medicine, Medicare, independent review panels. Performs IMEs, disability determinations. Experienced with litigation in negligence(both defense and plaintiff) ,credentialing, dismissal, contracts, libel. CV on request.Extensive experience case evaluation, deposition, trials for 18 years. Defense, hospital/medical staff issues and plaintiff cases.

Issam A Halaby, MD, PhD

North Venice, Florida
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

Joshua B Helman, MD

Wesley Chapel, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Wound Care - Emergency Medicine, Laceration, Medical Malpractice, Urgent Care, Emergency Room, Wound Care, Cellulitis, Abscess, Stroke, Causation, ER, Standard of Care
Dr. Helman is board certified (ABEM) in Emergency Medicine with his MD from Harvard Medical School. He is Emergency Medicine residency trained at Detroit Receiving Hospital and completed a fellowship in plastic surgery. Dr. Helman holds a Masters Degree in Biochemistry from Kings College, Cambridge (UK) and his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biochemistry from Harvard College. He has attended the SEAK Conferences on How to Start, Build and Run a Successful Expert Witness Practice and How to be an Effective Medical Expert Witness. Dr Joshua Helman has over 20 years of clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, specializing in the areas of Emergency Medicine, urgent care medicine, emergency room medicine, wound care and extensive locum tenens experience. Dr. Helman has active medical licenses in 14 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. Expert Witness experience includes Medic...

Eric Kleinstein, MD, FACS MD LEGAL CONSULTANTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC

PARKLAND, Florida
General Surgery, Wound Care - General Surgery, Wound Care, Bedsores, Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Injury, Decubitus, Hernia, Mesh, Breast
Eric Kleinstein, MD is a Board Certified General Surgeon. He has been in practice in South Florida since 2002. Expertise in all aspects of General Surgery, as well as Wound Care. He has also reviewed many hernia and mesh cases. He has been Chief of Surgery at his hospital, as well as the Medical Director of the Wound Care Center at University Hospital. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a Core Faculty member of the East Florida Consortium Surgical Residency Program, and Voluntary faculty at Broward Health General Surgery Residency Program at Coral Springs Medical Center. Podiatry residents have been rotating on his service since 2004. His forte is explaining medical terminology into layman's terms. Please email at [email protected].

Nancy Marchell, MD N Marchell, MD PA, Consulting

Melbourne, Florida
Dermatology, Wound Care - Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Reconstruction Surgery, Wound Care, Medical Practice Management
Double Board Certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. I have completed tens of thousands of cases of Mohs surgery over the past 25 years. National and international guest lecturer and published research in a dozen peer reviewed journals. Published book chapter in Cosmetic Surgery textbook. Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, UC Irvine 2000-2006 Fellow of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

John G O'Brien, MD. FACS

Florida
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Hernia Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colonoscopy, Gallbladder(Biliary) Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Care, Abdominal Surgery including Bowel Obstructions, Appendicitis, Breast Cancer, Medical Malpractice, Surgical Oncology (cancer), Portocaths, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Operating Room.
Chief of the Medical Staff; Director of Trauma; Member of Physician Leadership Council; Past Owner of Surgical Center; Expert Witness & Disability & Peer Review Exp.

Geoffrey L. Risley, MD, FACS, RPVI Coastal Vascular & Interventional, PLLC

Crestview, Florida
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.

Steven H. Selznick, DO, FAAFP, CMD Selznick Consulting

Longwood, Florida
Family Medicine, Geriatrics - Nursing Home Care, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Osteopathic Medicine, Falls, Weight Loss, Wounds, Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Depression, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, Preventative Medicine,Cancer Prevention Screen
Board Certified-Fellow, American Board of Family Medicine. Medical Malpractice and Criminal Forensic expertise, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Assistant Clinical Professor St. Matthews University School of Medicine. Since 1983 I have been Medical Director of 11 Nursing Homes, Hospice Medical Director, Home Health Medical Director and Regional Medical Director of Medicare Replacement HMO. Full time clinical medical practice including supervising Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. As of March 2016, certified by Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Mediator.

Anthony G Stanley, MD

North Miami, Florida
Urgent Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - trauma, stroke, heart attack, myocardial infarction, MI, pulmonary embolism, PE, sepsis, appendicitis, airway management, internal medicine, head injury, concussion, epidural abscess, foreign body removal, chest pain, wound care, infections, abdominal pain, testicular torsion, medical management
Emergency Medicine Physician in active clinical practice. 30+ years of clinical experience in both Emergency Room and Urgent Care settings. Holder of 2 US Medical Device Patents, specializing in performance safety in foreign body removal, measuring wound site damage, and suturing.

Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS Wound Care Consultants

Florida
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - 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, Long Term Care
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- seven years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...

Thomas J Zaydon, Jr., MD

Miami, Florida
Plastic Surgery - Burns, Scars, Displaced Implants, Plastic Surgery, Facial Fractures, Dog Bites, Wound Care, Nasal Fractures, Laser Burns, Air Bag Facial Burns, Hand Injuries, Finger Injuries, Lower Extremity Burns, Slip and Fall Accidents, Expert Witness, Expert Medical Advisor, Peer Reviews,
Dr. Zaydon is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgery with over 20 years of experience. He treats the following patients: burns, nasal fractures, facial fractures, open wound, skin ulcers, scars, ruptured/displaced breast/body implants. He has hands on experience with difficult catastrophic cases including severe burn victims. He is the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Mercy hospital, he is the former President of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons and former President of Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons. He served on the board of trustees for the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He serves on the review board for a major insurance company that reviews doctors malpractice insurance claims. He reviews cases/authorizations for a large worker's compensation carrier. He has worked with plaintiff and defense firms. Doctor Zaydon has impeccable...

Pedram Zendehrouh, MD, PhD, FACS

Rockledge, Florida
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Pressure injuries, pressure ulcers, bed sores, decubitus, wound care, foot wounds, diabetic foot, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, trauma wounds, burn wounds, Wound VAC, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, skin subsitutes, osteomyelitis, late radiation effects, debridement, wound infection
Dr. Zendehrouh was the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Healogics, LLC, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services with over 600 hospital based wound care centers, near 300 employed practice professionals, approximately 3,500 panel physicians, treating over 300,000 wound care patients annually and has healed nearly 4 million wounds. He served as lead physician on the Healogics Professional Liability/Medical Negligence Claim Review Committee. Dr. Zendehrouh is a Yale-trained, Board Certified in General Surgery with experience as Trauma surgeon and Burn Surgeon in a Level I Trauma Center. His extensive experience in wound healing includes: - Pressure injuries/ulcer - Diabetic lower extremity wounds - Venous leg ulcers - Arterial Ulcers - Atypical Ulcers - Surgical wounds - Trauma wounds - Burn wounds Additionally he has extensive experience in hyperbaric oxygen therapy for severe wounds and other applicable conditions. Dr. Zendehrouh has experience as an ...

NATHAN B EASTERLIN, MD Easterlin MD, LLC

Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Plastic Surgery, Wound Care - Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Augmentation Mammoplasty, Reduction Mammoplasty, Abdominoplasty, Panniculectomy, Blepharoplasty, skin cancer excision, Mohs reconstruction, Negative pressure wound therapy, VAC dressing, Breast lift, Mastopexy, liposuction, brachioplasty
I am a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon who has worked in 100% clinical capacity seeing patients for over 10 years. After earning my medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine in 2004, I was fully trained in General Surgery at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Following my residency, I was fellowship trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center at Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York. Following fellowship, in 2011 I joined a 3 physician Private plastic surgery practice in Brunswick, Georgia. In my private practice, I am fully involved with all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Currently, I maintain a 100% clinical practice. I operate both in the hospital setting and in an outpatient surgery center. I am very experienced in all aspects of cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face. I have a special interest in breast reconstructive surgery following mastectom...

Ruth Iliuta, APRN, CNS BC, WOCN Veterans Health Administration

Dublin, Georgia
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Pressure ulcers, chronic wounds, Colostomy, Ileostomy Urostomy, Nursing Home/Long Term Care, Hospital/Acute care, Standards of Care, Documentation, Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), Minimum Data Set (MDS), CMS/F-tag 686, Geriatrics
Ruth Wilson Iliuta has an extensive background in Wound Care, Pressure ulcer treatment and prevention in Acute and Long Term Care areas. She has been a nurse for 40 years and certified in wound and ostomy care for 32 years. She has published research and review articles. She has served on the National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Advisory Panel Support Surface Standards Initiative and remains on the Office of Nursing Service Pressure Injury Prevention and Management Field Advisory Committee. She has prepared summary briefs for the Office of the Inspector General.

Nirav B. Patel, MD, MS, JD, FACS, FCLM Patel Plastic Surgery, LLC

East Cobb (Marietta), Georgia
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Aesthetic Surgery, Blepharoplasty, Body Contouring, Botox, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Dermal Fillers, Eyelid Surgery, Facial Trauma Surgery, Mastopexy, Oculoplastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Wound Care
Nirav B. Patel, MD, MS, JD, FACS, FCLM is a Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in solo private practice in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. He is an Active Member of the following national, regional, state, and alumni organizations: American Medical Association (AMA); American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS); The Aesthetic Society (formerly the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, or ASAPS); Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPRS); Medical Association of Georgia (MAG); Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons (GSPS); University of California, Davis Surgical Alumni Association (UCDSAA); University of Rochester's The Meliora Collective; and Princeton Alumni Schools Committee (Atlanta ASC Chair). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), including the Georgia Society of the ACS (GSACS). Notably, he is also a New York-licensed attorney in good standing and a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medic...

Michelle L Cameron-Donaldson, M.D.

Idaho
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Wound Care
Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Hourly Rates, Fast Turn Around, Johns Hopkins Trained Orthopedic Surgeon. Licensed in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Arizona.

Thomas J. Esposito, MD, MPH OSF Healthcare

Brimfield, Illinois
Critical Care Medicine, Trauma Surgery - Critical Care Surgery, Emergency Medical Services, General Surgery, Public Health, Telemedicine, Wound Care

Mary B. Gloeckner, RN,MS,WOCN,APN

Moline, Illinois
Wound Care, Nurse - Wounds due to Pressure, Wounds, Wound healing, Wounds in Nursing Homes, Wound Management, Wound Care Management, Legal Nurse Consulting, Decubitus, Pressure Injuries
Board Certified by Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse Society (WOCN)

Bruce G Livingston, D.O., J.D. MedWitness, Ltd.

Skokie, Illinois
Legal Medicine - Medical Legal Consultant, Medical Case Consultant, Medical Malpractice Consultant, Medical Malpractice Expert, Medical Malpractice Case Review, Catastrophic Injuries, Wound Care, Emergency Medical Services, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Family Medicine
NO MERIT - NO CHARGE CASE REVIEWS FOR LAW FIRMS. Bruce Livingston is a physician & surgeon licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in the State of Illinois and he is trained in law. He has participated and consulted in a high number of complex medical litigation across the Country in all specialties. He also has experience in medical patents and medical commercial litigation. We review any type of medical case in any specialty within 72 hours. If your case does not have merit or if it does but counsel does not wish to proceed there is no charge for the consultation and/or review. We have decades of experience across the nation evaluating medical-legal cases and can tell you very quickly if the case has medical merit and what it might be worth. We are able to assist in the case set up and suggest as well as procure appropriate medical experts who will themselves testify for you. We are also available to serve as on going non-testifying experts to do research, be av...

Raymond W Pryor, MD, CWSP

Woodstock, Illinois
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Wounds in Nursing Homes, Pressure Sores, pressure ulcers, wound prevention, standard of care, dressing choices, debridement, offloading
For more than 13 years, Dr Pryor has maintained an active practice that is exclusive to the treatment of wounds in the nursing home and rehabilitation center setting. He has well over 75,000 documented patient encounters. Dr Pryor is Board certified by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) as a Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP). In addition, Dr Pryor is a member of the ABWM Exam committee, where he helps review and author both the CWS and CWSP exams. Dr Pryor has assisted multiple clients who represented both plaintiff and defendants. Dr Pryor is prompt in his communication with clients via email, text and phone calls.

Jean Walsh, DO, MPH, CWSP, FAPWCA MercyHealth

Naperville, Illinois
Wound Care, Family Medicine - pressure ulcer, amputation, nursing home, hospital, long-term care, wound care, hyperbaric, diabetic wound, venous wound, arterial wound, death, cause of death, bedsores, standard of care, geriatrics, decubitus
I have over 25 years of experience in both family medicine as well as wound care. I started working in a hospital-based wound clinic in 2010 and became full-time wound care in 2011. I have been accredited/certified by the American Professional wound Care Association 2012 (FAPWCA), the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing 2013 (FAPWHc), the American Board of Wound Healing 2012, Council for Medical Education and Testing 2012 and the additional board qualification with the American Board of Osteopathic Physicians in Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine 2012. I have practiced wound care in multiple settings such as clinic, hospital, home and nursing homes since 2010 with experience as Director of Wound Clinic. As medical director, our site was able to improve wound healing rates and began utilizing hyperbaric chambers. Continued involvement in the field teaching wound care to Family Medicine residents and speaking nationally. Currently practicing chronic wound care as well as Family Medici...

Vipul M Kella, MD, MBA FACEP Medlegal Advisors

Potomac, Maryland
Emergency Medicine, Long Term Care - COVID, overdose, anaphylaxis, appendicitis, fraud, hospital administration, mental health, aortic dissection, sexual assault, myocardial infarction, wound care, fractures, negligence, sepsis, wound care, trauma, cardiac arrest, brain hemorrhage, stroke, medical device, aneurysm, nursing home
Background: Dr. Kella is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who practices in the D.C area. In his eighteen years of practice, he has worked both clinically and as a hospital executive in large hospital systems. He currently practices in the Washington, D.C. area. Experience in hospital administration reviewing standards of care and implementing numerous quality of care and utilization programs. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and highly experienced expert witness, having reviewed over 200 cases and having testified in 4 depositions in the past 3 years. Education/Training: University of Michigan (B.S.) University of Toledo (M.D.) Johns Hopkins University (MBA) Specialty: Emergency Medicine Areas of focus: Emergency Medicine Sepsis Wound care Cardiovascular Disease Infectious Diseases Stroke Hospital/Healthcare Administration Personal Injury Automobile Accidents Nursing Home Negligence COVID Fraud/Abuse Forensics Product Liability

John G O'Brien, MD. FACS

Maryland
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Hernia Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colonoscopy, Gallbladder(Biliary) Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Care, Abdominal Surgery including Bowel Obstructions, Appendicitis, Breast Cancer, Medical Malpractice, Surgical Oncology (cancer), Portocaths, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Operating Room.
Chief of the Medical Staff; Director of Trauma; Member of Physician Leadership Council; Past Owner of Surgical Center; Expert Witness & Disability & Peer Review Exp.

Patricia J Bartzak, DNP, RN, CMSRN, TCRN, CNRN Clinical Nurse

Natick, Massachusetts
Nurse - Medical-Surgical Nursing, Trauma, Infectious Disease, Clinical Nursing Care, Critical Care Nursing, Wound Care, Patient Safety, Patient Falls
Skilled hospital nurse clinician with 20 years of direct nursing care of patients with infectious diseases and trauma patients, including injuries and diseases related to neurologic, cardiac, renal, renal transplant, spinal, orthopedic and acute and chronic pain and oncologic diagnoses. Reviewed more than 70 cases in 7 years, written several reports, and been deposed about 8 times in person and video, both plaintiff and defense. Currently working in a hospital designated as a level 1 trauma center. Direct care experience with complex airways, cervical instability, multi-drain management, epidural abscesses, orthopedic hardware infections, invasive monitoring, complex wounds, pain management and surgical interventions from multiple services: orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, thoracics, infectious disease and gastrointestinal medicine. Co-chaired the American Nurse's Association (ANA) Scope & Standards of Practice, the nursing standards that guides nursing practice fo...

Mary Ellen Bouve, RN, BSN, CCRN-N Boston Children's Hospital

Boston , Massachusetts
Nurse, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine - Neonatal Nurse, NICU Nurse, Infant Nurse, Newborn Nurse, Prematurity, Birth Injury, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Injury), NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis), BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia), Pre-Op and Post-op Care, Sepsis, Tracheostomies, Ventilators, Central Lines, IV complications, Wound Care, Home Care
15 years as a Neonatal ICU (NICU) nurse in a Level IV NICU (birth to 8 months) at a Harvard Medical teaching hospital. Actively at the bedside. Neonatal critical care certification. Experience with most medical and surgical diagnoses, including (but not limited to): birth injury, prematurity, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), chronic lung disease (CLD), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), IV infiltration/extravasation, wound care, abdominal wall defects, esophageal atresia, cardiac defects, neurologic disorders, metabolic disorders, rare genetic disorders, and multi system failure. Routinely care for patients on multiple modes of ventilation, and/or with tracheostomies, chest tubes, gastric tubes, and central lines. Post anesthesia care (PACU). Discharge planning and education. Home visits post discharge. Cell #774.284.0244.

Charles G Murphy, MD CGM PEM Consulting, PLLC

Boston, Massachusetts
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Abdominal Pain, Appendicitis, Community Hospital ER, Emergency Trauma, Fractures, Head Trauma, Pediatric Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Sepsis, Torsion, Trauma, Urgent Care Pediatrics, Wound Care
I have been practicing Pediatric Emergency Medicine since 2006. I have had the opportunity to work in a range of hospital settings - from a local academic community hospital to a quaternary Children's Hospital. I am currently practicing at Tufts Medical Center/Tufts Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. Beyond my clinical work - my current responsibilities include medical education on the resident, medical student and physician assistant levels. I have testified in court and pride myself on my meticulous review of cases as well as an accurate, honest assessment of the case with regards to the standard of care.

Alon Neidich, MD

Boston, Massachusetts
Wound Care, Long Term Care - Pressure injuries, nursing home, trauma, post-acute care, COVID-19, diabetic ulcers, burns, lymphedema, non-healing wounds, venous ulcer, decubitus ulcers
Dr. Neidich is board certified in Internal Medicine and completed three years of General Surgery residency as well. He works as an active clinician in diverse practice settings including acute hospital, long term acute care, skilled nursing, nursing home and emergency room. Expertise in pressure injuries / sores and wound care. He maintains an active wound care clinical practice. He is published in peer reviewed medical journals. Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He has experience reviewing a wide range of cases including facility acquired pressure injuries, wound management and post-acute care infection and wound protocols and best practices.

Sheila Trugman, MD Tree of Life Healthcare Associates

Worcester, Massachusetts
Geriatrics, Nursing Homes - Geriatrics, Pain Control at end-of-life, Assisted Livings, Long-term Care, Wound Care, Dementia, Hospice & Palliative Care, Advanced Directives, Delirium, End of Life Care

Neal C. Buddensiek, MD, DNBPAS, HMDC, CMD, WCC Post Acute Medical Expert

Roseville, Minnesota
Long Term Care, Internal Medicine - Assisted Living, COVID-19, Dysphagia, Falls, Geriatrics, Hospice Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Homes, Post-Acute Care, Safety, Pressure Injury, Pressure Ulcers, Wound Care, Wrongful Death
16+ years practicing Internal Medicine, 10+ years practicing as an attending physician in post-acute care. Expert in long-term care medical and administrative oversight (8 skilled nursing facility medical directorships; 1000+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in assisted living medical and administrative oversight (5 assisted living facility medical directorships; 500+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in hospice medical and administrative oversight (2 hospice agency medical directorships; average daily census 400+ hospice patients, 3 Midwestern states). Five years teaching Internal Medicine residents and nurse practitioners about nursing home and residential care. Chief Medical Officer for one of the largest Catholic Long-Term Care/Senior Living companies in the United States (26 skilled nursing facilities comprising 2,100+ beds, 28 assisted living facilities comprising 2,100+ units, 5 Midwestern states). Holds active medica...

Rebekah R. Herrmann, R.N., VWCN, CCRP, VWCN

Theilman, Minnesota
Nursing Homes, Wound Care - Pressure ulcer, Pressure ulcer prevention, Arterial ulcer, Diabetic ulcer, Wound care, bed sores, pressure sores, nursing home falls, fall prevention, care plans, choking, nurse, nursing home administration, nursing administration, clinical research coordinator, infection, skilled nursing facility
Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Nurse Leader. Clinical experience as Skilled Nursing Facility Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and Floor Nurse. Wound care certified. Extensive clinical research nursing experience at organizations include the Mayo Clinic and Cedars Sinai/UCLA. Clinical research experience includes reproductive endocrinology, surgery, oncology, and cardiology. Certified clinical research professional.

Mitchel Holliday, EdD, RDN, CDCES, FAND Holliday Consulting, LLC

St. Charles, Minnesota
Nutrition, Food - Food Allergy, Obesity, Diabetes, Malnutrition, Foodborne Illness, Dietitian/Dietician, Wound Care, Menu Analysis, Prison/Jail, Hunger Strike, Food Safety, Dysphagia, Clinical Nutrition, Food Label/Labeling, Correctional Healthcare, Food Poisoning, Food Adulteration, Health Claims, Public Health
Dr. Holliday has been a registered dietitian nutritionist for over 15 years. For more than 12 of those years Dr. Holliday has helped to enhance the nutrition care of the United States largest correctional system and has served as the Chief of Nutrition and Dietetics for the Federal Bureau of Prisons since 2013. In 2021, he was selected by the U.S. Surgeon General to serve as the Chief Dietitian Officer for the United States Public Health Service. Dr. Holliday has extensive experience and knowledge working with government senior executive staff and attorneys on in-depth nutrition and dietetic matters and providing foreign and domestic intergovernmental legal and budgetary communications including, Senatorial, Congressional, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, and Office of the President responses. Dr. Holliday has numerous peer-reviewed publications, extensive international and national public speaking experience, and experience consulting with private law firms...

Michelle L Cameron-Donaldson, M.D.

Livingston, Montana
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Wound Care
Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Hourly Rates, Fast Turn Around, Johns Hopkins Trained Orthopedic Surgeon. Licensed in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Arizona.

Orna Fisher, MD

Nevada
Plastic Surgery, Wound Care - Dog bite, dog bites, lacerations, cosmetic surgery, cosmetic medicine, medical spa, medspa, wound care, wound healing, wounds, breast reduction, breast revision surgery, breast surgery, dog bites, burn wounds, burn reconstruction, burns, soft tissue trauma, reconstructive surgery
I am Dr. Orna Fisher. I am a double board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. I am in private practice and licensed in both California and Nevada. I am a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Mike Jeong, DO, MPH, CMD (Yale and UCLA Trained Geriatrician)

Las Vegas, Nevada
Geriatrics, Nursing Homes - Pressure Ulcers, Decubitus, Bed Sores, Falls, Restraints, Weight Loss, Malnutrition, Dehydration, UTI, Pneumonia, Medication Errors, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Abuse, Wound Care, Hospice & Palliative Care
Yale and UCLA trained geriatrician. Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Certified Medical Director in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. Double Fellowship trained in Geriatrics and Geriatric Medical Management in post-acute and long-term care. Certified professional in both utilization review and utilization management. Selected as Top Doctor multiple years. Two-time student body/class President in medical school. Active clinical practice as a treating geriatrician, skilled nursing facility medical director and hospice physician. Experienced expert witness.

Cheramie Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, VWCN

Las Vegas, Nevada
Nurse, Medical Management - geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing homes, long term care, home health, home care, fall prevention, ICU, intensive care unit, psychiatric care, correctional healthcare, pressure sores & ulcers, wound care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, tracheostomy, hemodialysis
Award-winning nurse leader. Broadly experienced including: director of nursing at skilled nursing facility, wound care certified, pediatric homecare, director of nursing at an acute care hospital, acute care travel nurse, correctional nurse, and ICU nurse. Experience in psychiatric-geriatric care, ICU, medical-surgical, neurology, psychiatric and post-operative units.

John G O'Brien, MD. FACS

Newton, New Jersey
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Hernia Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colonoscopy, Gallbladder(Biliary) Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Care, Abdominal Surgery including Bowel Obstructions, Appendicitis, Breast Cancer, Medical Malpractice, Surgical Oncology (cancer), Portocaths, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Operating Room.
Chief of the Medical Staff; Director of Trauma; Member of Physician Leadership Council; Past Owner of Surgical Center; Expert Witness & Disability & Peer Review Exp.

Jacob M Reinkraut, DPM, FACFAS Curalta.com

Ridgewood Village, New Jersey
Podiatry, Wound Care - Foot, Ankle, Toe, Leg, Nail, Foot ulcer, Foot Fracture, Ankle Fracture, Amputation, Diabetic Foot, Failed Surgery, Complication, Circulation, CRPS, RSD, Neuropathy, Slip and Fall, Bunion, Hammer Toe, Neuroma, Foot Ulcer, Osteomyelitis, Leg ulcer, IME,
Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon Residency Director Chief of Foot and Ankle Department of my hospital Past President of the NJ State of Podiatric Medical Society Legal Experience Professional Ethical Well spoken and easily understood Timely

Emil Shakov, MD Specialty Physicians NJ, PC

Freehold, New Jersey
General Surgery, Wound Care - Emergency general surgical care. Medical Aesthetics.
I am a board certified general surgeon with expertise in the field. I have many years of experience for IMEs, case reviews, medical necessity, causality, and worker's compensation.

Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L www.ExpertWitnessPTOT.com

Glen Rock , New Jersey
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, wound care, orthopedics surgical, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, functional capacity evaluation, FCE, medical necessity, billing, oncology
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 6+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aids. Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder replacements, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, Dequervains syndrome, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot con...

Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS Wound Care Consultants

New Mexico
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - 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, Long Term Care
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- seven years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...

Joseph Byrne, MD

Rochester, New York
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

Craig A Nachbauer, MD, RPVI, MBA North Country Thoracic and Vascular

Plattsburgh, New York
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.

John G O'Brien, MD. FACS

New York
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Hernia Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colonoscopy, Gallbladder(Biliary) Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Care, Abdominal Surgery including Bowel Obstructions, Appendicitis, Breast Cancer, Medical Malpractice, Surgical Oncology (cancer), Portocaths, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Operating Room.
Chief of the Medical Staff; Director of Trauma; Member of Physician Leadership Council; Past Owner of Surgical Center; Expert Witness & Disability & Peer Review Exp.

Georgia J Persky, RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC Georgia Persky Consulting

Harrison, New York
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - Nursing Standard of Care, Nursing Administration, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgical and Perioperative Nursing, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hospital Risk Management, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care, Medication Safety, Nursing Home, Home Healthcare, Hospital Policy, Regulatory Compliance
Georgia J. Persky RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC, is a experienced nurse with over 40 years of broad adult care experience and 25 years of Senior Leadership in Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Persky served most recently as Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services for New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. For nine years, she was responsible for Patient Care Leadership and Risk and Quality Management for this 750 bed academic hospital. Currently, Dr. Persky serves hospitals in an interim management and consulting capacity and as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and Expert Witness for medical malpractice and personal injury cases serving plaintiff and defense attorneys. Areas of Expertise: Nursing Standards of Care  Hospital Nursing Care  Nursing Home Care  Home Health Care  Wound Care  Extravasation of Intravenous Line  Brachial Plexus Injury  Traumatic Brain Injury  Assault patient and staff •Surgical and Perioperative Nursing •Quality and ...

Aaron E. Roth, MD, FACS

New Rochelle, New York
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, anti reflux surgery, gastric surgery, gastro intestinal surgery, colon surgery, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia surgery, wound care, surgical infections
In community practice since 1995 after surgical training at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center in surgical critical care. Board certified in general surgery with a certificate of added qualifications in surgical critical care. Bariatric surgery experience. Currently Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.

Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L www.ExpertWitnessPTOT.com

New York
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, wound care, orthopedics surgical, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, functional capacity evaluation, FCE, medical necessity, billing, oncology
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 6+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aids. Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder replacements, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, Dequervains syndrome, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot con...

Robert A. Craven, MD, SFHM, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV Craven Medical Consulting, LLC

North Carolina
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital medicine, causation, standard of care, perioperative medicine, wrongful death, critical care, wound care, pressure ulcers, medical insurance denials, clinical documentation, insurance denial appeals
I have over 7 years of case review experience including internal medicine, hospital medicine, medical malpractice, disability appeals, and state medical board standard of care reviews. I have experience with disability hearings, depositions, interrogatory reports, and writing medical summaries. I have a very flexible schedule and have most reviews completed in under two weeks. I am board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and healthcare quality management with physician advisor subspecialty by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine (SFHM). I have over 12 years of clinical experience as a hospitalist physician in a variety of hospital environments. I am also frequently used as an expert witness in internal medicine and hospital medicine for the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. I currently work as a p...

Igor Melnychuk, MD

Asheville, North Carolina
Wound Care, Infectious Diseases - Sepsis, septic shock, surgical infections, prosthetic joint infections, necrotizing fasciitis, COVID-19, lymphedema, hospital infection, pressure ulcer, bedsore, diabetic foot ulcer, leg ulcer, leg amputation, retained wound dressings, wound vac, burns, nursing homes, assisted living, cause of death
I am actively practicing Wound Care and Infectious Diseases and have over a decade of experience in both areas. I have worked in a variety of practice settings and am knowledgeable about corresponding standards of care. I provide expertise and have testified in both Wound Care and Infectious Disease-related cases. I teach medical students and perform peer reviews for one of the leading national wound care journals, "Advances in Skin & Wound Care." Besides being Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and CMET-Certified in Wound Care, I am also Board Certified in Internal Medicine. In addition, I hold certifications in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Lymphedema Therapy. I ranked in the top 10% of doctors in training nationally and have stayed current with general medical topics throughout my career as a subspecialist. In 2022, I received a national award for Outstanding Contributions to Wound Care. While being detail-oriented, I am able to see the big picture of a case. I am apt at ana...

Ginalynne McCabe, RN, MSN, VWCN

South Abington, Pennsylvania
Nursing Homes, Medical Management - nurse practitioner, long term care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, wound care, pressure sores, ulcers, fall prevention, care plans, nursing administration, infection control, nutrition, staffing, electronic health records, EHR, emergency services, intensive care unit, ICU
GinaLynne McCabe, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNRN, CNML, CPPS, RAC-CT, VWCN, has been a nurse since 1987, in both the acute and post-acute / long term environment. Her experience includes acute critical care as a floor RN and charge nurse, to trauma care nursing management, moving into emergency care as Clinical Director to hospital-wide Director of Clinical Operations / Patient Safety. She helped initiate the Stroke Program at Community Medical Center, specializing in neurological nursing. She moved into post-acute /long term care with 7 years as Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations, leading policy development and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. She is currently the Clinical Operations Executive / Director of Nursing for a 145-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Pennsylvania. Mrs. McCabe has extensive experience in working in skilled nursing facilities where she deals with pressure ulcers, wound care, and nursing home falls. She reviews cases for attorneys...

John G O'Brien, MD. FACS

Pennsylvania
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Hernia Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colonoscopy, Gallbladder(Biliary) Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Care, Abdominal Surgery including Bowel Obstructions, Appendicitis, Breast Cancer, Medical Malpractice, Surgical Oncology (cancer), Portocaths, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Operating Room.
Chief of the Medical Staff; Director of Trauma; Member of Physician Leadership Council; Past Owner of Surgical Center; Expert Witness & Disability & Peer Review Exp.

Robert A. Craven, MD, SFHM, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV Craven Medical Consulting, LLC

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital medicine, causation, standard of care, perioperative medicine, wrongful death, critical care, wound care, pressure ulcers, medical insurance denials, clinical documentation, insurance denial appeals
I have over 7 years of case review experience including internal medicine, hospital medicine, medical malpractice, disability appeals, and state medical board standard of care reviews. I have experience with disability hearings, depositions, interrogatory reports, and writing medical summaries. I have a very flexible schedule and have most reviews completed in under two weeks. I am board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and healthcare quality management with physician advisor subspecialty by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine (SFHM). I have over 12 years of clinical experience as a hospitalist physician in a variety of hospital environments. I am also frequently used as an expert witness in internal medicine and hospital medicine for the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. I currently work as a p...

Stancie Rhodes, MD RML Consulting LLC

Daniel Island, South Carolina
Trauma Surgery, General Surgery - Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Trauma Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, Neuro Critical Care, Mechanism of Injury, Critical Care Medicine, Wound Care, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Bowel Obstruction, Bowel Perforation, Adhesions
19 years of surgical experience working in Level I & Level II trauma centers. Responsible for the care of severely injured patients and complex General Surgery patients from initial resuscitation to discharge, including the Intensive Care Unit. Board Certified in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care. Experience testifying in several States about the care of the injured patient and the mechanism of injury. ABS Board Certification, Surgery ABS Board Certification, Surgical Critical Care UCNS Board Certification, Neurocritical Care ATLS Instructor Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) Instructor Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) Instructor Hyperbaric Medicine Principles and Practice, ABQAURP

D Tyler Greenfield, MD

Kingsport, Tennessee
Wound Care, Thoracic Surgery - General Thoracic Surgery, lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Wound Care, Hyperbaric Medicine
29 years of General Thoracic Surgery practice until 7/31/2022 (lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, general cardiothoracic surgical cases), 20 years of Cardiac Surgery practice until 12/31/2013. Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Ongoing Wound Care practice since 1/2013. Experienced in medicolegal review. since 2008. I hold active medical licenses in the states of AL, AZ, CT, DE, KY, LA, MD, MN, MS, MT, ND, NH, NV, OK, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI. Medical expert certificate in FL. Inactive IL license.

Jayesh B Shah, MD TIMEO2 Healing Concepts, LLC

San Antonio, Texas
Wound Care, Long Term Care - Hyperbaric Medicine, Pressure Ulcer, Arterial Ulcer, Diabetic Ulcer, Unusual Wounds, Lymphedema, Geriatrics, Amputations, Nursing Homes, Venous Ulcer, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Bed Sores, Long Term Care, Pressure sores, wound care medical director
Award winning wound care and hyperbaric physician in active clinical practice. Columbia trained. Numerous leadership roles in multiple medical societies including Former Chair for the American College of Certified Wound Specialists. Extensive public speaking experience – well over 150 invited presentations. Multiple time contributing author to Wound Care Certification Study Guide. Assistant Chief Editor, American College of Clinical Wound Specialist Journal. Awards include the Paul J. Sheffield Education Award for Lifetime Dedication to Education in the Field of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Jefferson C. Davis Award for Excellence in Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine, and the Carolyn Sue Ray Memorial Award for Excellence in Hyperbaric Medicine. Experienced Medical Director for wound care services at two different facilities. Research interest in unusual wounds, transcutaneous oxygen studies, limb salvage, wound healing, offloading, prevention of ulcer recurrence, veno...

Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS Wound Care Consultants

Plano, Texas
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - 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, Long Term Care
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- seven years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...

Michelle L Cameron-Donaldson, M.D.

Utah
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Wound Care
Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Hourly Rates, Fast Turn Around, Johns Hopkins Trained Orthopedic Surgeon. Licensed in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Arizona.

Michael J Cascio, MD, UHM, CWS Wound & Hyperbaric Medical Legal Consultants, LLC

Ivins, Utah
Wound Care - Hyperbaric, HBO, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Venous Ulcer, Pressure Ulcer, Decubitus Ulcer, Bed sore, Skin tear, Debridement, Osteomyelitis, Chronic Wound, Acute Wound, Ulcer, Wound, Gangrene, Hyperbaric Medicine
Dr. Michael Cascio is a Physician, board certified in Family Medicine and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (UHM). He is also a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS). He has been practicing wound care and hyperbaric medicine full time for approximately 12 years. He has provided wound care to patients in multiple settings, including hospital outpatient wound centers, acute and long term acute care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.

John G O'Brien, MD. FACS

Utah
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Hernia Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colonoscopy, Gallbladder(Biliary) Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Care, Abdominal Surgery including Bowel Obstructions, Appendicitis, Breast Cancer, Medical Malpractice, Surgical Oncology (cancer), Portocaths, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Operating Room.
Chief of the Medical Staff; Director of Trauma; Member of Physician Leadership Council; Past Owner of Surgical Center; Expert Witness & Disability & Peer Review Exp.

John G O'Brien, MD. FACS

Virginia
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Hernia Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colonoscopy, Gallbladder(Biliary) Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Care, Abdominal Surgery including Bowel Obstructions, Appendicitis, Breast Cancer, Medical Malpractice, Surgical Oncology (cancer), Portocaths, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Operating Room.
Chief of the Medical Staff; Director of Trauma; Member of Physician Leadership Council; Past Owner of Surgical Center; Expert Witness & Disability & Peer Review Exp.

Kyle Scholnick, DPM

Fairfax, Virginia
Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatry, Foot and Ankle surgery, Bunion, Hammer toe, Hallux Valgus, Osteomyelitis, Diabetic foot ulcers, Charcot deformity, Gangrene, Amputations, Foot Pain, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Neoplasm, Foot Infections, Cancer, Complications, Foot Reconstruction, Wound Care, Standard of Care Expert, deformity
Summa Cum Laude graduate from The George Washington University and completed medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating at the top of his class and with honors and awards for academic excellence. Completed a rigorous three-year comprehensive foot and ankle surgical residency at the prestigious Yale University Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut, serving as chief resident in his final year. This is one of top and most competitive foot and ankle surgical residencies in the world. Completed a podiatric dermatology fellowship with Bako Podiatric Pathology Services in Alpharetta, Georgia focusing on malignant soft tissue cancers, neoplasms, infections, biopsy techniques and plastic surgery. Advanced training in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery, including forefoot reconstruction, flatfoot reconstruction, diabetic foot reconstruction, wound care, limb salvage, skin grafting, external fixation, plastic flap reconstruction, sports medicine,...
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