Adverse Drug Events Expert Witnesses

San Diego, California

Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist - Toxicology, Pharmacist Standard of Care (Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics), Adverse Drug Events, Drug-Drug Interactions, Medication Safety and Errors, Pharmacogenomics, Anticoagulation, Antiarrhythmics, Antibiotic Stewardship, Medication-Related Surgical Complications, Opioid Safety

I am currently employed as an Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at the VA San Diego Health Care System, with clinical pharmacy experience spanning six distinct healthcare systems. I earned my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of the Pacific in 2014 and have been a licensed pharmacist in California for the past 11 years. My postgraduate training includes a two-year pharmacy residency at the VA San Diego Health Care System. During my first year, I focused on pharmacy practice in both ambulatory care and inpatient hospital settings, including hospice and long-term care. In my second year, I specialized in critical care pharmacy. I am a Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) and have held clinical pharmacist roles specializing in emergency medicine, internal medicine, and critical care. Additionally, I have contributed to clinical research, collaborating on phase 2, 3, and 4 clinical trials, as well as performing retrospective chart reviews in healthcare...

San Francisco, California

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - medication safety, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, dispensing, toxicity, anticoagulation, emergency medicine, drug patent, drug labeling, drug administration, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy operations, opioids, adverse drug events, critical care, intensive care unit, resuscitation, clinical trials, pharmacist expert, pharmacy malpractice

I am a full-time board-certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where I also serve as Clinical Professor in the UCSF School of Pharmacy and School of Medicine. I provide bedside clinical care and didactic and experiential teaching to pharmacy and medical trainees. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as JAMA Internal Medicine, Stroke, and Annals of Emergency Medicine, I bring deep expertise in medication safety and efficacy. I am also an author or editor of several medical textbooks and chapters and a frequent national and international lecturer, having delivered more than 50 invited presentations. (Full list of publications and talks in my CV above) As an expert witness, I have provided reviews, opinions, depositions, and testimony in over 30 state and federal cases. My current case mix is approximately 50% plaintiff / 50% defense. My prior expert witness work includes the following general themes...

Watertown, Connecticut

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Clinical Pharmacist, Toxicology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Adverse Drug Events, Anticoagulation, Medication Error, Pharmacist Medical Malpractice, Drug Interaction, Pharmacokinetics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Intensive Care Unit, Alcohol

Dr. Perugini is a pharmacist with 14 years of experience. He initially started his career in retail pharmacy and eventually moved to the hospital setting as a clinical pharmacist. He is an adjust assistant professor at several pharmacy schools in his state. He has worked his way up to the position of Pharmacy Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator at his practice site. He is a member of several system-wide committees to help establish new protocols or therapies and to investigate medication error events and ways to reduce future errors. His knowledge is extensive, encompassing a wide range of areas, including infectious disease, emergency medicine, critical care, anticoagulation, neurology, oncology, cardiology, extravasation and more. As mentioned before, he serves as the clinical coordinator at his hospital, ensuring that any new clinical initiatives are properly executed at his practice site. This includes providing education and participating in committees to discuss ways to improve pa...

Royal Oak, Michigan

Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Primary Care Physician, Internist, Adult Primary Care, Outpatient Medicine, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Sepsis, Cancer Diagnosis, Medication Management, Adverse Drug Events, Preventive Medicine, Chest Pain, Standard of Care, Delayed Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice, Causation

Dr. David Weissman brings a uniquely analytical perspective to his medical-legal consulting, beginning his academic career with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. This foundational training in complex, evidence-based problem-solving has informed his 25-year career as a board-certified internal medicine physician in a busy outpatient primary care setting. For the past 11 years, he has operated a concierge medical practice, providing comprehensive and detailed primary care for adults. Dr. Weissman's background includes a significant commitment to medical education. He formerly served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine (until 2014), where he taught and mentored 3rd and 4th-year medical students. He also has prior experience teaching internal medicine residents at what is now Corewell Health University Hospital–Royal Oak (formerly William Beaumont Hospital), underscoring his long-standing role as a...

Houston, Texas

Pharmacist, Toxicology - Pharmacy, Retail, Clinical Pharmacist, Prior Authorization, Pharmacology, Overdose, Immunization, Vaccines, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Error, Dispensing Error, Standard of Care, Drug-Drug Interactions, Adverse Drug Events, Prescribing Error, Administration Error, High Risk Medications, Geriatrics/Peds Pharmacotherapy

I am a licensed Pharmacist (PharmD, RPh) with extensive experience across retail pharmacy operations, clinical review, and medication utilization management. I have experience in prior authorization and clinical review role, where I have evaluated medical necessity, guideline adherence, and regulatory compliance for a broad range of therapeutic classes. My professional background includes years of hands-on experience as a Staff Pharmacist and Pharmacist-in-Charge, overseeing prescription verification, medication safety, controlled substance management, immunization services, staff supervision, workflow optimization, and compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations. This role required direct accountability for patient safety and documentation accuracy. I hold active pharmacist licensure and maintain certifications in immunization delivery, basic life support (BLS), and medication therapy management principles. My training includes clinical documentation review, prior auth...