Acute Care Expert Witnesses

Acute care expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on acute care. The acute care expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Education & Schools, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Practice, General Surgery, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Investigation, Medical Management, Medical Spa, Neurology, Nurse, and Nurse Practitioner.

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Eric Van Moorlehem, MD, FACEP

Renowned Emergency Medicine Specialist

Scottsdale, Arizona
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, ER, Emergency Room Malpractice, Emergency Department Standard of Care, ER Negligence, Trauma Care, Acute Care Expert, ER Treatment Delay, Critical Care, Stroke Misdiagnosis, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Emergency Room Wrongful Death, Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Meningitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Eric Van Moorlehem, M.D., is a Physician Executive, board-certified in Emergency Medicine, with 24 years of clinical experience and executive-level leadership. Dr. Van Moorlehem most recently retired as the Executive Vice President and Regional Chief Clinical Officer of the West and Central divisions for Envision Healthcare, a large national multispecialty medical group. His role was responsible for $500M in gross revenues, 110 clinical practices, over 2,500 clinicians, serving 2.5 million annual patient visits in 11 states. Hospital clients included large national, regional, and local health systems, including: UHS Hospitals, Tenet Healthcare, Adventist Health, Lifepoint Health, Banner Health, HonorHealth, Trinity Health, HSHS, Henry Ford, U. of Chicago. Dr. Van Moorlehem possesses a unique background of business experience drawing from his diverse leadership positions ranging from his recent post as EVP/CCO; Integrated Health Ventures board membership (Envision-UHS joint ven...
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Legal Nurse Consulting

Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.

Arizona
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...
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Alexander Iteen, MD

Academic & Community Emergency Medicine Expert

San Marcos, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Airway Management, Intubation , Rapid Sequence Intubation , Trauma Resuscitation , Sepsis , Vascular Access , Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain , Procedural Complications , Shock , Emergency Procedures, Point of Care Ultrasound, Telehealth, Acute Care, Chest Tube , Defendant, Plantiff, Central Lines, Arterial Lines
Alexander Iteen, M.D. is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with active clinical practice in both a high-volume military tertiary care emergency department and a busy community hospital setting. Dr. Iteen is licensed in California and accepts cases nationwide from both defense and plaintiff attorneys seeking an expert in emergency medicine, emergency airway management, sepsis, vascular access, emergency department procedures, and trauma resuscitation. Dr. Iteen's goal is always to provide prompt, thorough case screening with well written reports grounded in peer-reviewed evidence, established clinical standards, and reproducible methodology. While Dr. Iteen has provided standard of care analysis within the military health system for multiple cases brought to the US military's malpractice process including high risk chest pain, ectopic pregnancy, airway management, and sepsis. Additionally, Dr. Iteen participates in monthly case review meetings to ensure departmental q...
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Joseph Domingo

RN Expert Witness – Acute, Long-term & Operations

Santa Clarita, California
Nurse, Nursing Home Administration - Acute Care, Long-Term Care, Critical Care, Quality Analytics, Case Management, California Title 22 Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, QAPI, Discharge Planning, Informatics, Documentation Review, Clinical Operations, Policy and Procedure, Chart Audit, Standards of Care, Adverse Event, Medication Error, Falls, Elder Abuse
Clinical Experiences: - Acute Critical Care / Intensive Care Nursing - Clinical Education - Case Management - Clinical Informatics and Technology Leadership Experience: - Director of Clinical Operations for a Multi-Site Long-Term Care Organization - Congregate-Living Facility Administrator - Director of Nursing - Charge Nurse Registered Nurse and Director of Clinical Operations for a non‑profit, multi‑site long‑term care organization, overseeing clinical quality, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and interdisciplinary operations across multiple facilities. Broad experience in acute care, critical care (ICU/DOU), long‑term care, and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) operations. Former Director of Nursing with deep expertise in CMS and California Title 22 regulations, QAPI, patient safety, adverse event review, and clinical workflow optimization. Background includes hospital case management, discharge planning, medication management, pressure injury evaluation, falls analysis, an...
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Rosalind J Boyer-Cole

Acute care, Critical care, Anesthesiology Expert

Legal Nurse Consultant

California
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency, Labor and Delivery, Pain, Standard of Care, Endoscopy, Trauma, Cesearean, General, Airway, Intensive care, Acute Care, Epidural, Regional, Chronic, Outpatient, Obstetrics, Spinal, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac, Pharmacology
BIO: Rosalind Boyer-Cole The Pacific Northwest is considered home for Rosalind Boyer-Cole, DNP, RN, NE-C, and I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. My clinical specialties include Critical Care, Trauma, and Emergency services. Following my professional experience in Critical Care, I obtained my Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at St Joseph’s University and completed my training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My passion for being a successful clinician and my special interest in Public and Community Health, as well as serving diverse and indigenous populations, have led me to multiple volunteer experiences in anesthesia and Public Health in Latin America, Europe, and African countries, where I have worked alongside students and other healthcare professionals. I am currently the founder of Legal Nurse Advocate Consultants, LLC, https://legalnurseadvocate.com/, which was established to collaborate with attorneys and provide clarity t...
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Katie Trammel, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician

Florida
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Urgent Care, Quick turnaround, Acute Care, MI, Stroke, Abdominal Pain, EMTALA, Asthma, Respiratory Failure, Meningitis, Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Bleeding, Aorta, Pulmonary Embolism, Injury, Assault, Medication Reaction, Infection
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Expert Witness & Medical Case Review I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician (ABEM) with over 15 years of clinical experience practicing in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. My career has focused on the evaluation and management of high-acuity emergency department patients, with extensive experience in time-sensitive clinical decision-making across a broad range of medical and traumatic presentations. I earned my medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed my emergency medicine residency at Indiana University. I worked at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis until 2018 and then transitioned to a faculty position at Indiana University where I participated in teaching residents and medical students at the bedside in addition to working in a fast paced, high acuity tertiary care medical center. I have recently transitioned out of full time clinical medicine and curre...
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Joseph R Lewis, DO

General, Robotic, Critical Care, & Trauma Surgery

Negotium Surgical

Fort Myers, Florida
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Critical Care, Surgery, General Surgery, Robotics, Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endoscopy, Endoscopic, Acute Care, Acute Care Surgery, Airway, Emergency General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Rib Plating, VIdeo Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, Chest Wall Reconstruction
Dr. Lewis is an acute care surgeon practicing trauma, surgical critical care, general, and robotic surgery. He participates multiple times during the year in surgical humanitarian missions to underserved areas. The American College of Surgeons verifies him as an ATLS student course director, ATLS instructor course director, and ASSET instructor. He has extensive experience in blood administration, emergency airways, and actively teaches Fundamentals of Critical Care Support internationally.
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Alexandra Hafenbrack

Clinically active PCU & Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Lehigh Acres, Florida
Nurse - Progressive care, Medical/surgical, Inpatient Rehab, Med/Surg, Neurology, Stroke, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neuroscience, Cardiac, Surgical, Acute care, Stroke, Wound, Traumatic brain injury, Registered nurse, Pain, Hospital, Falls
I’m a clinically active Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience working in progressive care (PCU) and Medical/Surgical nursing in acute care hospitals. Previous experience within the last 5 years in inpatient rehab and intermediate care. Licensed in Florida with a compact (multi-state) nursing license. My specialities in PCU and Med/Surg include trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, stroke, orthopedics, wound care (pressure injuries), cardiac, surgical care, telemetry, inpatient rehab, geriatric care, and a wide range of medical conditions. I’m a stroke certified nurse with my NIHSS certification and additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS).
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Dr. Erin Rose, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC

Erin Rose & Associates, Inc.

Naples, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - surgical site infections, critical care, trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, nurse practitioner, acute care, medication errors, legal consulting, urgent care, cardiovascular, sepsis, record tampering, spinal injuries, sexual assault, abuse and neglect, ICU, personal injury, nurse, standard of care
Dr. Rose is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experienced in critical care and emergency medicine. She has her doctorate degree and a subspecialty in cardiovascular. Her experience includes over 19 years of emergency, intensive care, flight nursing, and trauma (Level I & II). In addition to her clinical experience, she also holds an academic appointment as a professor at the University of South Alabama instructing both master's and doctorate courses. Dr. Rose has occupied the role of testifying expert and legal consultant on many cases with both plaintiff & defense including medical malpractice, mass tort, personal injury, worker’s compensation, product liability, and criminal cases across the United States. Legal consulting services include but are not limited to: screening cases for merit, medical record assessment, and case analysis, researching and qualifying the validity of studies relied upon by all parties, interviewing plaintiff and defense clients/key witnesses/experts,...
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Titilola Britto, MD MAS MBA FACP

Hospital Medicine Standards of Care and Operations

Alpharetta, Georgia
Hospitalist, Medical Management - Acute Care, Consultation errors, GI Bleed, Polypharmacy in Elderly adults, Acute kidney failure, Delay in Diagnosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Anticoagulation, Diabetes, Hospital acquired Infections, Sepsis, Aspiration Pneumonia, Diagnostic Error, Medication Error, Standard of care, Code Blue, Endocarditis, Pneumonia, Stroke
HOSPITAL MEDICINE CLINICIAN AND LEADER WHO BREAKS DOWN COMPLEX CONCEPTS INTO PLAIN LANGUAGE Dr Titilola Britto is a Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist Expert Witness who is board certified in internal medicine and has extensive clinical, leadership and operations experience in hospital medicine. Dr Britto is known for her ability to break down complex medical concepts into plain language. In addition to her expertise as a clinician, Dr. Britto has a fund of knowledge regarding the operation of Hospitalist practices, how patients transition through departments in hospitals, how gaps occur and areas of concern regarding safety and quality. Dr Britto's leadership roles have included medical director of a hospitalist program, chief of medicine, hospital chief medical officer, as well as health system leader of hospital medicine (16 hospitals) and hospital based specialties (28 hospitals). In these roles, Dr Britto was responsible for clinical excellence, patient safety, reducing variat...
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Brian D. Jamail, PA-C, MPAS

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine - Air Force veteran, Physician Assistant, primary care, acute care, trauma management, occupational health, diabetes, wound care, flight medicine, ambulatory care, infection management, internal medicine, family medicine, prescribing errors, standard of care, failure to diagnose, personal injury
US Air Force Veteran. Board certified Physician Assistant with a diverse background that includes clinical experience in Acute Care, Flight Medicine and Internal Medicine. I will be an asset to your team with over 15 years of experience in direct patient care in several different locations: urgent care, military health care and private office settings. I am currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia. I am actively practicing full-time in a busy internal medicine practice. I am available for comprehensive chart/medical records review, case disposition analysis, defining standards of care, production of reports, participation in court/trial testimonies and screening for case merit (failure to diagnose, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, abuse and deviations from standard of care).
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Kanika Sims, MD, MPH

Expert Witness | Hospital Medicine, 20+ Years

Morehouse School of Medicine

Decatur, Georgia
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Medical Malpractice, Hospital Medicine, Standards of Care, Diagnostic Error, Failure to Diagnose, Sepsis, Stroke, Pulmonary embolism, Heart Failure, Patient Safety, Medication Error, Acute Care, Life Care Plan Review, DVT, Causation Analysis, Med Record Review, Pressure Ulcer, Hospital Acquired Infection, Delayed Diagnosis, Code Blue
Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician and Associate Professor with 20+ years of continuous inpatient clinical practice across both large academic medical centers and mid-sized community hospitals (200-400 beds). Active academic hospitalist currently providing attending-level care and supervision at a major academic institution in Atlanta, Georgia. Available for independent medical record review, causation analysis, standard of care opinions, written reports, deposition, and trial testimony. Experienced in cases involving hospital medicine, diagnostic error, patient safety, clinical documentation, medication error, and attending physician oversight across varied inpatient settings. As an experienced hospitalist, I provide a systems-level view of inpatient care that complements specialist opinions. This perspective frequently identifies documentation gaps, coordination failures, and deviations from the standard of care that specialty-specific reviewers may overlook. My role re...
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Dr Linda L. Morris, Ph.D., APN, CCNS, FCCM

Dr. Linda L. Morris, Inc.

Darien, Illinois
Critical Care Medicine, Nurse - tracheostomy specialist, critical care, respiratory nursing, adult nursing, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, nurse, acute care, medical malpractice, nursing standard of care, tracheostomy care, personal injury
Linda Morris is a certified clinical nurse specialist in critical care, who provides consultation and expert testimony in medical-legal cases. Over 30 years experience in health care, including positions in the clinical environment, education, and academia. Advanced practice nurse for respiratory care and tracheostomy specialist. Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Tracheostomy specialist and co-editor / author of the new book, Tracheostomies: The Complete Guide, 2nd Ed. (Morris & Afifi, 2021, Benchmark Health Publishing). Speaker who has developed and presented hundreds of formal and informal programs to numerous professional, civic, and community groups. Clinical consulting for tracheostomy patients (improving care; developing policies, protocols, teaching, etc.)
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Katie Trammel, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician

Illinois
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Urgent Care, Quick turnaround, Acute Care, MI, Stroke, Abdominal Pain, EMTALA, Asthma, Respiratory Failure, Meningitis, Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Bleeding, Aorta, Pulmonary Embolism, Injury, Assault, Medication Reaction, Infection
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Expert Witness & Medical Case Review I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician (ABEM) with over 15 years of clinical experience practicing in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. My career has focused on the evaluation and management of high-acuity emergency department patients, with extensive experience in time-sensitive clinical decision-making across a broad range of medical and traumatic presentations. I earned my medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed my emergency medicine residency at Indiana University. I worked at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis until 2018 and then transitioned to a faculty position at Indiana University where I participated in teaching residents and medical students at the bedside in addition to working in a fast paced, high acuity tertiary care medical center. I have recently transitioned out of full time clinical medicine and curre...
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William R Thompson, PT, DPT, PhD

Physical Therapy, Falls, Fractures, & SNF Expert

Zionsville, Indiana
Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes - Geriatrics, skilled nursing facility (SNF), Bone, Fractures, Falls, Balance, Slip and Fall, long term care, Fall, Orthopedics, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Skeletal Health, Acute Care, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, fracture
Dr. Thompson has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2007. He has worked in both outpatient orthopedic and inpatient physical therapy settings, including major medical institutions such as University of North Carolina Hospitals and Indiana University Health Hospitals, as well as rural hospital systems. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions. In addition to his clinical expertise as a physical therapist, Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in biomechanics and movement science where his technical expertise is in molecular biology and genetics with an emphasis on bone health and fracture healing. Dr. Thompson has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters. Additionally, he has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his contributions to the field of physical therapy, bone biology, and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Thompson’s research examines ...
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Katie Trammel, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician

Indianapolis, Indiana
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Urgent Care, Quick turnaround, Acute Care, MI, Stroke, Abdominal Pain, EMTALA, Asthma, Respiratory Failure, Meningitis, Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Bleeding, Aorta, Pulmonary Embolism, Injury, Assault, Medication Reaction, Infection
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Expert Witness & Medical Case Review I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician (ABEM) with over 15 years of clinical experience practicing in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. My career has focused on the evaluation and management of high-acuity emergency department patients, with extensive experience in time-sensitive clinical decision-making across a broad range of medical and traumatic presentations. I earned my medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed my emergency medicine residency at Indiana University. I worked at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis until 2018 and then transitioned to a faculty position at Indiana University where I participated in teaching residents and medical students at the bedside in addition to working in a fast paced, high acuity tertiary care medical center. I have recently transitioned out of full time clinical medicine and curre...
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AJ Nixon, MD, FAAFP

Family Medicine Primary Care Physician Expert

Nixon Consulting

Iowa
Family Medicine, General Practice - Failure to Diagnose, Wrongful Death, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease, Musculoskeletal Injury, Heart Disease, Cerebrovascular Disease, Standard of Care, Diabetes, Acute Care, EMR, Epic, Depression, Men's Health, MP/PA Supervision, Polypharmacy, Pain Management, Cancer, Ortho
Dr. Nixon, MD, FAAFP Board Certified Family Medicine Expert Witness Dr. Nixon is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician with 19 years of active clinical experience in clinic-based Primary Care. Based in Omaha, NE, he maintains a full-time practice and serves as a site leader, overseeing a team of fellow physicians and nurse practitioners. This leadership role ensures he remains at the forefront of clinical protocols and administrative standards. Clinical Expertise Dr. Nixon possesses extensive expertise across the full spectrum of non-obstetric Primary Care. He is qualified to provide analysis on cases involving: Chronic Disease Management: Complex management of Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Failure, COPD/Asthma, and Thyroid disorders. Acute & Urgent Care: Evaluation of infection (Pneumonia, Sepsis, UTI), abdominal pain, chest pain, and musculoskeletal/traumatic injuries. Preventive Medicine: Standards of care regarding cancer screenings (Colon, Breast, Prostate), immuniza...
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Charlotte L. Kohler, [RN], CPA, CVA, CRCE-l, CPC, CHBC, CPCO

Kohler Healthcare Consulting, Inc.

Woodstock, Maryland
Investigation, Medical Management - Acute Care, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Medical Devices, Medical Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine Management, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Healthcare Compliance
Healthcare Consultant, Litigation Support, Certified Valuator, CPA [RN] Retired RN. ACS Advanced Coding Specialist -Board of Medical Specialty (BMSC) CPA Certified Public Accountant -State of Maryland CVA Certified Valuation Analyst - National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts CRCE Certified Revenue Cycle Executive -American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) CPC Certified Professional Coder -American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) CHBC Certified Healthcare Business Consultant -National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants CPCO Certified Professional Compliance Officer
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Brittney McDonald, DMSc, PA-C

Urgent Care PA-C Expert Witness

Convenient MD

Raynham, Massachusetts
Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Medicine, Splinting, Diagnostic Testing Interpretation, Standard of Care Analysis, Negligence Evaluation, Primary Care, Laceration, Missed Diagnoses, Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Clinical Practice Guidelines, Evidence-Based Medicine, Wound Care, Acute Care, Fracture Management
Brittney McDonald is a certified physician associate with a doctorate in healthcare leadership in health law. She has been in practice for over 3 years, always full time in Urgent Care. She has provided care to more than 15,000 patients. She has expansive knowledge on worker’s compensation and malpractice through both personal and professional experience. Recently, she published her thesis on "The Legal Implications of Physician Assistants Providing Telehealth Services Across State Lines." She is a member of American Academy of Physician Associates, The Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine and the Urgent Care Association. She has completed extensive education on urgent care and emergency medicine as well as clinical documentation and malpractice exposure.
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Sunny Jain, MD

Frontline Hospitalist & IM Expert

SecondOpinion.org

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Altered Mental Status, Documentation, Hospital Medicine, Acute Care, Inpatient Care, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Treat, Clinical Deterioration, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Aspiration, Stroke Complications, Medication Management, Discharge Planning, Readmission, Failure to Escalate, Causation
Board-certified Internal Medicine physician and frontline hospitalist with 12 years of active inpatient experience. Assistant Professor of Medicine and Family Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School. Available for plaintiff and defense case reviews involving hospitalist standard of care, acute care decision-making, clinical deterioration, sepsis, respiratory failure, aspiration pneumonia, stroke complications, altered mental status, discharge safety, medication management, documentation, causation, and damages. Dr. Sunny Jain actively practices as a hospitalist at Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster, Massachusetts. He reviews cases from the perspective of a current inpatient physician who makes real-time decisions about admission, monitoring, escalation of care, transfer, discharge, medication management, consultant involvement, and response to evolving clinical data. His medical-legal work focuses on whether the care provided was clinically reasonable under the circumstances, wh...
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AJ Nixon, MD, FAAFP

Family Medicine Primary Care Physician Expert

Nixon Consulting

Omaha, Nebraska
Family Medicine, General Practice - Failure to Diagnose, Wrongful Death, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease, Musculoskeletal Injury, Heart Disease, Cerebrovascular Disease, Standard of Care, Diabetes, Acute Care, EMR, Epic, Depression, Men's Health, MP/PA Supervision, Polypharmacy, Pain Management, Cancer, Ortho
Dr. Nixon, MD, FAAFP Board Certified Family Medicine Expert Witness Dr. Nixon is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician with 19 years of active clinical experience in clinic-based Primary Care. Based in Omaha, NE, he maintains a full-time practice and serves as a site leader, overseeing a team of fellow physicians and nurse practitioners. This leadership role ensures he remains at the forefront of clinical protocols and administrative standards. Clinical Expertise Dr. Nixon possesses extensive expertise across the full spectrum of non-obstetric Primary Care. He is qualified to provide analysis on cases involving: Chronic Disease Management: Complex management of Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Failure, COPD/Asthma, and Thyroid disorders. Acute & Urgent Care: Evaluation of infection (Pneumonia, Sepsis, UTI), abdominal pain, chest pain, and musculoskeletal/traumatic injuries. Preventive Medicine: Standards of care regarding cancer screenings (Colon, Breast, Prostate), immuniza...
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Rosemary Montgomery, PA-C

Hammonton, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Physician Assistant, Physician Extender, Urgent Care, Acute Care, Trauma, Physician Associate, PA, Critical Care, Failure to Diagnose, APP, PA-C, Chronolgies, Standard of Care, Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department, Delay of Diagnosis
Rosie Montgomery, PA-C graduated from University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business in 2011 with a dual degree in Insurance and Risk Management and Marketing. After working as a life insurance underwriter for multiple years, Ms. Montgomery obtained her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Drexel University in 2017 and, presently, works as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department, ICU and Urgent Care settings. Ms. Montgomery is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine through the NCCPA. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA), and The Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine (APALM). Ms. Montgomery is also a certified Medical Professional Legal Consultant (MPLC), a certification obtained through Auburn University. Ms. Mo...
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Stella A. Safo

Harvard-trained Internist, MD & MPH

Just Equity for Health

Brooklyn , New York
Internal Medicine - HIV care, Chronic disease management , Health inequities , Racial discrimination , Gender discrimination , Acute care
SEAK BIO Bio: Stella Safo M.D., M.P.H. Stella Safo, M.D., M.P.H. is a Ghanaian-American practicing HIV primary care physician and public health practitioner who has led teams dedicated to healthcare improvement in various settings. In 2021, Dr. Safo created Just Equity for Health, a health care improvement company that uses advocacy, education and care model design to ensure equitable care delivery across all sectors of medicine. Trained at Harvard for her B.A., M.D. and M.P.H., Dr. Safo completed internal medicine training at Montefiore Health system in primary care, with a fellowship in HIV care through the HIV Medicine Association. As the former Senior Medical Director for Clinical Transformation at Mount Sinai Health System, Dr. Safo and a multidisciplinary team oversaw the system-wide redesign of Sinai’s 50+ primary care practices. This work included leading a practice transformation team to work within Sinai’s diverse eight-hospital system and launching a year-long learni...
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Caitlyn A Anderson, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS

Rehabilitation Expert - PT and Faculty

University of Utah

New York
Physical Therapy, Neurology - Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Rehabilitation, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care, Differential Diagnosis, Medically Complex, Post-surgical, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fall Risk, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Mechanical Ventilation, Neurodegenerative Disease, Demyelinating Disease, Hospital, Emergency
Caitlyn Anderson, PT, DPT is board-certified in Neurology and Geriatric specialty physical therapy practice and has been a licensed physical therapist for 12 years. She has extensive experience treating patients in both urban and rural emergency room, intensive care unit, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care environments. Caitlyn has been an invited speaker and provided continuing education on local, regional, and national platforms focusing on rehabilitation and patient management of medically complex populations, emergency room triage and care, differential diagnosis, and the intensive care unit. She has speciality training across critically-ill populations including those that require mechanical circulatory support and mechanical ventilation, as well as in stroke and traumatic brain injury. She currently is core faculty at the University of Utah Doctor of Physical Therapy program with primary teaching responsibilities in the Neuromuscular Management, Cardiovascular/Pulmonary,...
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Zachary Blankenship

Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Expert

New York, New York
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - emergency medicine, board-certified emergency physician, trauma, acute care, medical malpractice, standard of care, toxicology, substance abuse, overdose, emergency room, sepsis, stroke, cardiac arrest, intubation, emergency procedures, chart review, medical documentation, medical expert witness, simulation, clinical decision-making
Board-certified emergency medicine physician with 10 years of clinical experience in high-acuity urban trauma centers. Extensive expertise in trauma, acute care, toxicology, and the standard of care in emergency settings. Experienced in medical chart review, clinical decision-making analysis, and medical documentation evaluation. Knowledgeable in EMR systems and digital documentation analysis. Currently serve as Clinical Education Director for medical simulation at a large academic hospital, overseeing interdepartmental training and education in critical care, procedural skills, and patient safety. Active in medical education and clinical faculty development. Hold a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and residency training in emergency medicine. Licensed to practice medicine in New York. Skilled communicator comfortable with depositions and courtroom testimony. Available for plaintiff or defense cases nationwide.
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Christopher J Nash, MD, EdM

Emergency Physician: Harvard-Trained, Duke Faculty

Durham, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Education & Schools - emergency medicine, trauma, toxicology, airway, cardiac arrest, simulation, medical education, artificial intelligence, strangulation injuries, intimate partner violence, medical errors, resuscitation, clinical education, diagnostic errors, resident supervision, standard of care, acute care, patient safety
Dr. Christopher J. Nash, MD, EdM, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. He currently serves as the Simulation Director for the Duke Emergency Medicine residency program, where he designs and leads advanced training in resuscitation, airway management, trauma, and acute care. Dr. Nash brings nearly a decade of frontline emergency medicine experience, including residency and faculty practice at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Duke University Hospital. He has managed thousands of high-acuity emergency cases, including trauma, toxicology, cardiac arrest, sepsis, and airway emergencies. His expertise extends to standard of care in the emergency department, decision-making under pressure, and supervision of resident physicians in complex cases. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Nash is nationally recognized for his work in medical education and simul...
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Rosalind J Boyer-Cole

Acute care, Critical care, Anesthesiology Expert

Legal Nurse Consultant

Beaverton, Oregon
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency, Labor and Delivery, Pain, Standard of Care, Endoscopy, Trauma, Cesearean, General, Airway, Intensive care, Acute Care, Epidural, Regional, Chronic, Outpatient, Obstetrics, Spinal, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac, Pharmacology
BIO: Rosalind Boyer-Cole The Pacific Northwest is considered home for Rosalind Boyer-Cole, DNP, RN, NE-C, and I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. My clinical specialties include Critical Care, Trauma, and Emergency services. Following my professional experience in Critical Care, I obtained my Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at St Joseph’s University and completed my training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My passion for being a successful clinician and my special interest in Public and Community Health, as well as serving diverse and indigenous populations, have led me to multiple volunteer experiences in anesthesia and Public Health in Latin America, Europe, and African countries, where I have worked alongside students and other healthcare professionals. I am currently the founder of Legal Nurse Advocate Consultants, LLC, https://legalnurseadvocate.com/, which was established to collaborate with attorneys and provide clarity t...
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Heather P. Sneed, RN, MSN, CRNP

Medical Aesthetics & Complications / Adult Acute

Symmetry Aesthetics

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Medical Spa, Nurse Practitioner - Critical care, Medical aesthetics, Neuromodulators, Complications involving medical aesthetic injectables, ICU, Skin Care, Dermal Fillers, Microneedling, Medical Surgical, Cosmetic Surgery, Medical aesthetic lasers, PRP, Cardiopulmonary, Sclerotherapy, Chemical Peels, IV therapy, Acute Care
Heather is a dynamic and passionate nurse practitioner who has dedicated 27 years of her life to elevating patient care. As a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she embarked on a nursing journey that began in critical care and evolved into a thriving career in medical aesthetics. Today, Heather combines her advanced clinical expertise with an entrepreneur’s drive as the owner of a premier VIP concierge medical spa. Professional Journey Foundation in Critical Care (10 years) Heather honed her skills in high-acuity environments, managing complex cases and delivering life-saving interventions. Her experience in intensive care units instilled in her a deep respect for precision, patient safety, and collaborative teamwork. Transition to Medical Aesthetics (18 years) Driven by a desire to blend art and science, Heather shifted her focus to aesthetic medicine. She has since mastered the latest non-surgical treatments, skin health protocols, and injectables, always prioritizing n...
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Mobola Kukoyi, MD, MPH

Board-Certified ER Doctor for Expert Testimony

Houston, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Cardiac emergencies, Respiratory emergencies, Stroke, Deposition , Motor vehicle accident, Pediatric Emergencies, Acute Care, Personal injury, Sepsis, High acuity, Resuscitation, Obstetrics, Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
Board-certified adult and pediatric emergency medicine physician with extensive clinical, educational, and public health expertise. Dr. Kukoyi brings years of front-line experience in high-stakes acute care environments, complemented by a robust background in medical education, program implementation, and global health. She maintains active practice in emergency medicine, serving as an attending physician in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Expert Witness Qualifications - Offers expert testimony and consulting services in matters involving emergency department operations, standards of care in acute settings, trauma response, and emergency systems design. - Able to analyze and articulate clinical decisions, protocols, documentation, and institutional practices in a clear, compelling manner for legal proceedings. - Comfortable with a wide spectrum of emergency care scenarios including trauma, critical illness, acute diagnostics, procedural interventions, and systems-based ...
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Morgan L Pyle

Certified Wound Care Nurse

M. Cook Consultants LLC

San Antonio, Texas
Wound Care - Ostomy, Acute Care, Home Health, Pressure Injury, Pressure Ulcer, WOCN, CWOCN, decubitus
Morgan Pyle, BSN, RN, CWOCN, CLNC Certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse | Legal Nurse Consultant Based in San Antonio, TX | Available Nationwide Morgan Pyle is a board-certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse with over two decades of nursing experience and a decade of specialized wound care expertise. Drawing from 22 years as a registered nurse and 11 years as a CWOCN, Morgan provides expert witness services in cases involving wound and ostomy care, nursing standards of care, and medical malpractice in acute and home health settings. Morgan earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and completed her Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing certification at Emory University. She also holds certification as a Legal Nurse Consultant through the Vicky Milazzo Institute. Her professional experience includes direct patient care, staff and family education, and the development of a hospital-wide pressure injury prevention program...
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Caitlyn A Anderson, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS

Rehabilitation Expert - PT and Faculty

University of Utah

Washington, Utah
Physical Therapy, Neurology - Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Rehabilitation, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care, Differential Diagnosis, Medically Complex, Post-surgical, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fall Risk, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Mechanical Ventilation, Neurodegenerative Disease, Demyelinating Disease, Hospital, Emergency
Caitlyn Anderson, PT, DPT is board-certified in Neurology and Geriatric specialty physical therapy practice and has been a licensed physical therapist for 12 years. She has extensive experience treating patients in both urban and rural emergency room, intensive care unit, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care environments. Caitlyn has been an invited speaker and provided continuing education on local, regional, and national platforms focusing on rehabilitation and patient management of medically complex populations, emergency room triage and care, differential diagnosis, and the intensive care unit. She has speciality training across critically-ill populations including those that require mechanical circulatory support and mechanical ventilation, as well as in stroke and traumatic brain injury. She currently is core faculty at the University of Utah Doctor of Physical Therapy program with primary teaching responsibilities in the Neuromuscular Management, Cardiovascular/Pulmonary,...
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Jessica Keim-Malpass, PhD, PNP, RN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Faculty

Charlottesville, Virginia
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Hematology Oncology - nurse, nurse practitioner, pediatric, hematology, oncology, critical care, pediatric critical care, sepsis, acute care, registered nurse, RN, pulmonary embolism, pediatric hospitalist, Pediatric, oncology, deep vein thrombosis, intensive care, artificial intelligence, chemotherapy, infection
Jessica Keim Malpass, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN, is a pediatric hematology-oncology nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and nurse scientist. She was a registered nurse in adult oncology, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (pediatric critical care) and Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant (stem cell transplant). She currently works as a pediatric nurse practitioner and is a faculty member at a major academic health center. She collaborates closely with physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, APPs. She has additional expertise in artificial intelligence-based analytics and evolving regulatory and legal implications and cases related to post-operative complications, child maltreatment and/or abuse, non-accidental trauma, sexual assault and/or abuse. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Science Foundation, and numerous philanthropic organizations, including the Gordon and Betty ...
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Rosalind J Boyer-Cole

Acute care, Critical care, Anesthesiology Expert

Legal Nurse Consultant

Washington
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency, Labor and Delivery, Pain, Standard of Care, Endoscopy, Trauma, Cesearean, General, Airway, Intensive care, Acute Care, Epidural, Regional, Chronic, Outpatient, Obstetrics, Spinal, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac, Pharmacology
BIO: Rosalind Boyer-Cole The Pacific Northwest is considered home for Rosalind Boyer-Cole, DNP, RN, NE-C, and I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. My clinical specialties include Critical Care, Trauma, and Emergency services. Following my professional experience in Critical Care, I obtained my Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at St Joseph’s University and completed my training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My passion for being a successful clinician and my special interest in Public and Community Health, as well as serving diverse and indigenous populations, have led me to multiple volunteer experiences in anesthesia and Public Health in Latin America, Europe, and African countries, where I have worked alongside students and other healthcare professionals. I am currently the founder of Legal Nurse Advocate Consultants, LLC, https://legalnurseadvocate.com/, which was established to collaborate with attorneys and provide clarity t...
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Legal Nurse Consulting

Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.

Seattle, Washington
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...
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Teresa van Winkle, PhD, MPH, RN, CPN

Certified Pediatric Nurse - Nursing Professor

EXPERT NURSE WITNESS AND LEGAL CONSULTING LLC

SEATTLE, Washington
Nurse - Pediatrics, Acute Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Substance Detoxification, Medically Complex Pediatrics, End of Life Care, Infection Prevention, Post Operative, Nursing Students, Hospital Acquired Infections, In Patient Psychiatric, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial Conditions
Over 15 years of bedside nursing experience in acute care hospitals with 10+ years in pediatrics. Pediatric nursing experience includes care of medically complex children, pre and post operative patients, complex wound care, and clinically supervising nursing students. Adult medical/surgical nursing experience includes stroke, telemetry, complex wound care, end of life care, and medical detoxification, both as a staff nurse and as a charge nurse. Psychiatric nursing care including inpatient acute voluntary and involuntary psychiatric patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, aggression/violent behavior, psychosis, suicidality, suicide attempts, self-harm, electroconvulsive therapy. Extensive teaching experience includes patients, families, registered nurses, undergraduate nursing students and graduate advanced nurse practitioner students across a broad range of topics. Additional experience with infection prevention through MPH course work focus...
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Nichole Lloyd, BSN, RN

Experienced & Specialized Registered Nurse

Janesville, Wisconsin
Nurse - Perioperative care, RN, Registered Nurse, Post-Operative Nursing, Pre-OP, Post-OP, PACU, Pre-Surgical Evaluations, Post-Anesthesia Recovery, Discharge Planning, ACLS, BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, PALS, Patient Safety, Medication Safety, Critical Care, Cardiac Arrest, Acute Care, Personal Injury
Nichole Lloyd, BSN, RN, brings over 13 years of progressive experience in nursing, with a focus on perioperative care. Currently serving as a Pre-/Post-Op and PACU registered nurse at UW Health East Madison Hospital, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Nichole excels in patient education, risk assessment, and clinical leadership, ensuring patients and their families feel informed and supported throughout the surgical process. Her expertise extends across diverse perioperative settings, including pre-surgical evaluations, post-anesthesia recovery, and discharge planning. This comprehensive skill set equips Nichole with a deep understanding of medical standards and protocols, making her an invaluable resource in her role as a medical expert witness. Nichole’s dedication to the nursing profession is reflected in her leadership roles, including chairing the Nursing Recognition Council and serving on several shared governance councils a...