Carol A. Rupe, MD Expert Witness
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Family Medicine and Long Term Care

Keywords/Search Terms:

Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Osteoporosis, Depression, Dementia, Hospital Inpatient, Nursing Home, Geriatrics, Migraine, PA and NP Supervision, Institutional Care, Anxiety, Institutional Care, Cardiopulmonary, Diabetes, Emphysema, Fibromyalgia, Headaces, High Blood Pressure, Memory Impairment

Education:

BS, University of Notre Dame; MD, Georgetown University; Fellowship, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Years in Practice:

35+

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

100+

Additional Information

Dr Carol Rupe has provided expert witness services to the legal community since 2005, and has reviewed more than 700 cases. She provides her highly responsive, and effective professional services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys located in more than 30 US states. Dr. Rupe brings a unique understanding of the dynamics & interactions between clinical, hospital, ER, and LTC medicine and its impact on the delivery of quality medical care to patients. From major metro areas, mid size cities & suburbs, institutional care, to rural health, Dr. Rupe has done it all. Education: Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana Graduate: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC Residency: Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland Fellowship: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Family Practice Development Certification: American Academy of Family Physicians since 1987 Professional Medical Experience: - Clinical Family Physician (Primary Care) for more than 30 years -- Pediatric -- Teenagers -- Young Adult -- Women's Health -- Senior Health (Geriatrics) - Over 20 years experience with Hospitalization & Inpatient Care - Over 15 years serving as a Medical Director to multiple Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Centers -- Wound Care -- Falls -- Medication Errors -- Failure to Thrive -- Sepsis -- Elder Abuse - Presently serving as Physician Representative for Halifax County, NC Board Meetings - Formerly, national speaker for physician education programs