Anesthesia Expert Witnesses

Anesthesia 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 anesthesia. The anesthesia expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Dentist, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Nurse, Nurse Anesthetist, Obstetrical Anesthesiology, Oral Surgery, Pain Management - Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology.

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Paul Lynch, MD

Wrongful Death Expert Witness

Expert Witness Pain

Scottsdale , Arizona
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injury , Interventional Pain Management, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Nerve Blocks, Pain Management/Medicine, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural, Cervical Injections, Radiofrequency, Anesthesia, Opioid Prescribing, Opioid Overdose
Dr. Lynch is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained pain management physician and anesthesiologist, with 20 years’ experience treating all types of chronic pain conditions. Throughout his career, Dr. Lynch has been focused on providing comprehensive and evidenced-based treatment, with vigilant attention to the standard of care and best practices. He has managed pain practices in 15 different states and is currently licensed to practice in 19 states. Dr. Lynch continues to actively see patients in a clinical setting and perform interventional pain management procedures, including performing independent medical examinations. Dr. Lynch is also focused on research and the advancement of chronic pain treatment, publishing over 30 journal articles relevant to pain management, specifically regarding the use of interventional procedures and practice of comprehensive pain management with responsible opioid prescribing. He has taught extensively across the country to other physicia...
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James M Sonner, MD

Pharmacology and Toxicology Expert Witness

Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Pharmacology, Toxicology - pharmacovigilance, drug error, drug overdose, adverse drug reaction, neuropharmaceutical, sedation, perioperative injury, medication error, anesthesia, opioid overdose, forensic, drug interaction, surgery, complication, patient monitoring, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug safety, postmortem, pharmacogenetics
SUMMARY Board-certified anesthesiologist and pharmacology expert with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience. Former Professor (now Professor Emeritus) of Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with deep expertise in drug mechanisms, anesthetic pharmacology, and chemistry Former anesthesiologist with UC San Francisco and with Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles Extensive NIH-funded research background. Almost 100 peer-reviewed publications, with drug development expertise. Available for expert witness services in pharmacology and toxicology with strengths in drug mechanisms, drug safety, and drug interactions EDUCATION Doctor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Master of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE California State Medical Board License No. G 67923 American Board of Anesthesiology No 22472 Drug Enforcement...
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Steve C. Yun, MD

Orange, California
Anesthesiology, Oral Surgery - Anesthesia, Anesthesia malpractice, Anesthesiology malpractice, dental anesthesia, surgery, wrongful death, preoperative preparation, regional anesthesia, ambulatory anesthesia, office anethesia, PACU, airway management, propofol/diprivan, intubation injuries, oral surgery
Board-certified anesthesiologist with full-time clinical practice. Physician of Excellence Award. AAAASF Surveyor. Dental Board of CA Examiner. National High School Debate and Forensics champion.
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Matthew B Tash, MD

Pediatric and Adult Anesthesiology Expert Witness

Tash Consulting LLC

Studio City, California
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology - Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia, Thoracic Anesthesia, Neuro Anesthesia, Critical Care, Trauma, Cardiac Arrest, Perioperative, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Recovery Room, Medication Error, Malpractice, Negligence, Anesthesia, Vascular Anesthesia, Robotics, Neonatal
Dr. Matthew Tash, MD is a board-certified Anesthesiologist, double boarded in both Pediatric Anesthesiology and Adult Anesthesiology. He treats patients of all ages from minutes-old through end-of-life. His primary expertise and niche is as a Pediatric Airway Expert AND as an expert in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest and Rapid Response in hospital settings. He has worked for many years in a tertiary-care hospital performing in an inpatient and outpatient (ambulatory) setting. Dr. Tash’s expertise is in clinical anesthesiology of children and adults of all ages. His expertise is in preoperative histories, exams, and assessments including surgical candidacy and airway evaluation. He is an expert in intra-operative anesthetic management for most procedures. He has extensive practice in post-operative care. He has consulted for the Pediatric Head and Neck Surgical Department as well as performing in a role as a long-time consultant to the head of the Obstetrical Anesthesia Subdivision. Dr. Ta...
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Andrea N Abrams, MSN, RN, CCRN, PHN

Critical Care Nurse Expert

Abrams Nurse Expert Consulting

Menifee, California
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care, Trauma, Surgical, Recovery Room, Adult, Pulmonary, PACU, Nursing Education, Post-Anesthesia, ICU, Informatics, Discharge, Stroke, Documentation, Anesthesia, Life Support, Head Trauma, Brain Bleed, Cardiac Arrest, Neurology
I am a highly experienced critical care nurse with more than 10 years of practice at a Level 1 trauma center, where I have provided care to critically ill and medically complex patients in high-acuity, fast-paced environments. My clinical background includes extensive experience in Neuro-ICU and Post-Anesthesia Care, with a focus on managing neurologically compromised patients, post-surgical recovery, and rapid clinical deterioration. I hold a master's degree in nursing and am currently completing my PhD, reflecting my commitment to advancing clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and healthcare outcomes. I have maintained national certification in critical care since 2017, demonstrating continued expertise and adherence to the highest standards of nursing practice. Throughout my career, I have served in multiple roles that support both bedside care and hospital-wide clinical operations, including critical care nurse, rapid response nurse, house supervisor, charge nurse, and...
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Nathalie Quan, BSN, RN, CPAN

Board Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse

Oakland, California
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - Recovery Room, Pediatric Recovery Room, PACU, Pre-op, Pediatric PACU, Trauma, ER, Stroke, STEMI, EMTALA, Burn, Triage, Sepsis, Emergency Nursing, Anesthesia, Emergency Department
I am a board-certified post-anesthesia care nurse with over 16 years of clinical experience spanning emergency medicine and peri-operative services, including both pre- and post-operative care. I bring a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to reviewing cases involving the nursing standard of care, regulatory compliance, and policies and procedures. I thoroughly evaluate case merit through careful analysis of clinical documentation, treatment timelines, and adherence to established practice guidelines. I have served as a charge nurse in both Emergency and PACU settings, leading the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols that measurably improved patient outcomes. Direct experience in hospital policy development, including the creation of standardized protocols for sepsis management, cardiac emergencies, and post-operative care. Please reach out for additional information.
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Daili Diaz

Board Certified Oral Surgeon

Tampa, Florida
Oral Surgery - TMJ, Temporomandibular disorders, Nerve injury, Dental, Dentist, Jaw pain, TMJ pain, Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental surgery, Bone grafting, Dental implants, Oral biopsies, Oral pathology, Wisdom teeth removal, IV sedation, Anesthesia, Nitrous oxide, Dental extraction, Oral cancer
Dr. Daili Diaz, M.D., D.M.D., is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon offering expert medicolegal consultation rooted in extensive training and focused experience. With dual degrees in medicine and dentistry and comprehensive training from a 6-year MD-integrated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency where she served as Chief Resident, Dr. Diaz possesses a deep and broad understanding of complex oral surgery issues. She maintains an active clinical practice encompassing a wide range of OMFS procedures, with a particular emphasis on TMJ surgery and management. Her focused research on temporomandibular joint disorders includes involvement as a researcher and co-author in significant randomized, double-blind clinical trials on TMJ arthrocentesis, with findings published in leading peer-reviewed journals like the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and presented at national and international conferences. Leveraging this extensive clinical experience, advanced surgica...
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Sarah R Lane, DNP, APRN, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA FL

Lane Legal LLC

Westlake, Florida
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology - CRNA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, GYN surgery, Thoracic surgery, Bariatric surgery, Podiatry cases, Neuro surgery, Spine surgery, Regional nerve blocks, Peripheral nerve blocks, Laparoscopic Cases, MAC, Fire, Airway, Complications
Doctorally-prepared, board-certified CRNA, Clinical Coordinator, and Director of Education with diverse anesthesia experience across surgical specialties. Vice Chief of Anesthesia. Former Critical Care RN expert witness. Skilled in regional anesthesia, airway management, and perioperative safety. Experience in Orthopedic, robotic, GI, spine/neuro, bariatric, thoracic, vascular, general, podiatry, gyn, cases. Available for plaintiff and defense cases.
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Vania E Fernandez, MD

Expert M.D. Pain Specialist and Anesthesiologist

VANIA E FERNANDEZ, MD LLC

Miami, Florida
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Epidurals, Trauma, Injections, Interventional Pain, Anesthesia, Surgery, Back Fracture, Pain, Pain Medicine, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Opioids, Narcotics, Prescriptions, Drug Tests, Malpractice, Ethics, Sedation, MRI, Addiction
EDUCATION 2017– 2018 Florida Medical Association Leadership Academy 10/2016– 05/2017 Physician Leadership Academy of South Florida Inaugural Class and Chair 2018-2022 08/2008– 08/2009 U of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Chief Fellow in Interventional Pain Management • Research Award Recipient 06/2005–07/2008 Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Resident in Anesthesiology 06/2004–06/2005 Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Intern in Anesthesiology 08/2000–05/2004 University of Miami School of Medicine Miami, FL Doctor of Medicine with Research Distinction 08/1991 – 05/1995 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL Major: Microbiology and Immunology Minors: Biology, Chemistry, Art Bachelor of Science with General Honors, Cum Laude Departmental Honors in Microbiology and Immunology 08/1987–06/1991 Dade Christian High School Miami, FL Graduation with Highest Honors, Salutatorian ...
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Gabriel J Mullins, CRNA

Board Certified CRNA, Business Owner

Clearwater, Florida
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology - Anesthesia, Awareness, Obstetric Anesthesia, Aspiration, Extubation, Post anesthesia care unit PACU, Airway Management, Airway Trauma, Needle Placement, Anesthesia Machine, Hypoxia, Medication Error, Falls, Dosing, Intubation, Epidural, Malignant Hyperthermia, Surgical Positioning, Tube Placement, CRNA
EDUCATION & BACKGROUND Master of Science in Anesthesia – University of Michigan. Clinical training at Hurley Medical Center, including cardiothoracic, obstetric, pediatric, and trauma rotations. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Extensive experience providing anesthesia in hospital, outpatient, and office settings. Independent CRNA practice managing complex cases and high-acuity patients. Comfortable with emergency response, advanced airway management, and rapid-sequence induction. TEACHING & LEADERSHIP Former guest lecturer at the University of Michigan on anesthesia monitoring and safety topics. Experienced public speaker skilled in explaining technical concepts clearly to professional and lay audiences. OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Founder of Anesthetize.ai, an evidence-based anesthesia reference platform designed for clinicians and students. Integrates authoritative anesthesia sources into accessible AI-driven education and case analysis. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Board-certified Nurse Anesth...
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Harry M. Lehrer, D.M.D., M.S. Ed., C.F.E.

Dental Expert - Standard of Care/All Disciplines

Comprehensive Dental Services

Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Dentist - Abscesses/Infections, Anesthesia, Bridges/Crowns, Crowns/Bridges, Dental Implants, Dental Infections, Dental Injuries, Prosthetics, Extractions, Fillings, Dental Forensics, Implants, Jaw Fractures, Oral Surgery, Periodontal/TMD, Record Keeping/Risk Management, Coding. Fraud, Educator
Dr. Lehrer received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Florida in 1984, and after associating as an associate in private dental practices, established a partnership in a dental practice in 1988. As a Member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry and a former college athlete, Dr. Lehrer philanthropically involved himself in the community by providing oral cancer screenings and fabricating protective mouth guards for all of the Nova Southeastern University athletes. Dr. Lehrer has been an Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine from January 2002 through November 2023 in the departments of Cariology/Restorative Dentistry and Oral Surgery and a member of the American Dental Education Association. In addition, Dr. Lehrer provided continuing education for dental providers in the state of Florida in record keeping/risk management. Dr. Lehrer is currently the medical/dental director for HeadsUp Healthcare, evaluating Worker's Compensation injurie...
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LaKesha Legree, MD

General Anesthesiologist - Ivy League Trained

Dr. Legree Medical Expert Witness Consulting Services

Georgia
Anesthesiology - Fentanyl, Dental Anesthesia, Upper Endoscopy, Regional Blocks, Ketamine, Cannabis, Difficult airway, Wrongful death, Anesthesia standard of care, Colonoscopy, DUI & anesthesia drugs, Labor & Delivery, Anesthesia outside of the OR, Epidural & Spinal Anesthesia, Propofol, Aspiration, Office Anesthesia, Opioids, CRNA Supervision
Easily accessible,readily available, time-sensitive and responsive. Duke Fellowship Regional Anesthesia recipient. Over 14 years in active clinical practice. University of Notre Dame graduate in South Bend, IN. Weill Cornell- New York Presbyterian Hospital trained in General Anesthesiology. Extensive ultrasound guided regional anesthesia and block placement training at the infamous orthopedic focused Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Intense Anesthesia and critical care training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital in New York. Teaching and mentoring experience. Completed SEAK expert witness training program. Public Speaking Experience. Trial (testifying) and deposition experience for both plaintiff and defense. Medical chart review, consultation and written reporting experience. Consultations with legal teams to assist with the interpretation of medically related case information, associated timelines and standard of care breaches. Former Ketamine Clin...
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Joshua T Korte, MD

Cardiothoracic and Perioperative Anesthesiologist

Fort Wayne, Indiana
Anesthesiology - Anesthesia, Trauma, Preoperative Care, Obstetrics (OB), Cardiac, Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), Thoracic, Clearance, Vascular, Orthopedic, Ambulatory, Neurosurgery, Endoscopy, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Cath Lab, Sedation, Code Blue and CPR, Regional and Nerve Injury, PACU, Airway
Available for plaintiff or defense work reviewing cases, writing reports, and/or testifying at deposition or trial. Dr. Joshua Korte is a board certified and fellowship trained anesthesiologist. He provides comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care. His current anesthesia practice environment requires expertise in multiple clinical settings including a small community hospital, ambulatory surgery centers and an advanced tertiary care hospital. Dr. Korte specializes in anesthesia for cardiac and thoracic surgery with fellowship training from the University of Cincinnati in 2018-19. He also has diplomate certification in advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) evaluation from 2019 onward. In his current clinical setting, he helps with pre-operative evaluation and management. He provides pre-operative clearance for patients prior to undergoing surgery and anesthesia. Dr. Korte’s practice has a relationship with Indiana University S...
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Indu Reddy, M.D.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts
Anesthesiology - Anesthesia, Orthopedic anesthesia, Regional anesthesia, General surgery, Neuraxial anesthesia, Gynecology, Urology, Preoperative assessment, Perioperative medicine, Postoperative anesthetic care, Operating Room, Difficult airway, Airway Management, Positioning, Nerve Injury, Ambulatory anesthesia
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist in active clinical practice. Current practice includes providing anesthesia to all types of patients, from straightforward to complex cases, as well as preoperative assessment, perioperative medicine, and postoperative anesthetic care. Great verbal communication skills. Focused on providing an objective, thorough, and detail-oriented review of materials with careful analysis of the findings in order to help attorneys make decisions about how they wish to proceed with their cases.
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Dan M. Drzymalski, MD, D.ABA, CHCQM

Award-winning Harvard grad, Tufts anesthesiologist

Tufts Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts
Obstetrical Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology - Birth injury, Amniotic fluid embolism, Blood patch, Cesarean section, Nerve injury from epidural, Failed spinal anesthesia, Sugammadex, Epidural labor, Tubal ligation, Local anesthesia toxicity, Pregnancy, Intubation, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Pulmonary embolism, Heparin, Maternal cardiac arrest, Anesthesia, Awareness, Eye injury
My name is Dan M. Drzymalski, M.D. and I am an expert witness in anesthesiology. I graduated with an M.D. from Harvard Medical School and I am a full-time anesthesiologist at an academic hospital, Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. My titles include Chief of Obstetric Anesthesia at Tufts Medical Center and Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Tufts University School of Medicine. I am also serving as Co-Chair of the Moderate Sedation Committee at Tufts Medical Center. My clinical practice has included a wide range of anesthesia experiences, including, but not limited to, obstetric anesthesia, epidural analgesia, spinal anesthesia, amniotic fluid embolism management, pulmonary embolism management, blood patch, cesarean delivery, cerclage, tubal ligation, training for local anesthetic toxicity, maternal cardiac arrest, anesthesia for gastrointestinal procedures (colonoscopy, endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, etc.), monitored anesthesia care, an...
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Penny P Liu, MD, MBA, FASA

Neuroanesthesiologist 27 years Clinical Experience

Tufts Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts
Anesthesiology - Neuroanesthesia, Intraop Awareness, Cranial Nerve Disorder, Trauma, Spine surgery, Cerebral Aneurysm, Nerve injuries, Craniotomy, Stroke, Positioning injuries, Brain Tumor, Anesthesia, Low blood pressure, Hemorrhage, Low heart rate, Low oxygen, Unstable hemodynamics
In my 27 years of clinical, academic and teaching experience in Anesthesiology, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the practice of Anesthesiology in the combined settings of private, community and academic medicine. I am currently a full-time clinical anesthesiologist at Tufts Medical Center, the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology, and the Director of Neuroanesthesiology. As the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, I am in the position to serve as a "sounding board"/consultant for our anesthesia faculty during our work with patients for various procedures. I am heavily involved in the education of our residents and student nurse anesthetists in Neuroanesthesia through daily case teaching combined with hands-on patient care as well as formal didactic lecture sessions. I received my medical degree from my hometown at the University of Kansas, completed my Anesthesia residency at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, and recently an Executive Phy...
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Edson Erkulvrawatr, MD

Las Vegas & Reno Interventional Pain Physician

Las Vegas, Nevada
Pain Management - Medicine, Life Care Planning - Anesthesia, Expansion of Claim, Spinal Cord Stimulators, Post-Laminectomy Pain, Interventional Pain, Opioid Prescribing, Medical Malpractice, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Independent medical evaluations, Radiofrequency ablation, Workers' Compensation, Records Review, Intrathecal Pumps (Medtronic), Workman's Comp
Dr. Edson Erkulvrawatr is an interventional pain physician based out of Las Vegas who has been practicing for over 18 years in the community. His medical training includes Anesthesia Residency and Pain Fellowship at New York University. Dr. Erkulvrawatr's medicolegal expertise includes 300+ Independent Medical Evaluations for Worker's Compensation claims, expert witness in medical malpractice cases and medical case review physician for Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Erkulvrawatr has also been involved in Life Care planning in malpractice cases. His focus is spine related injuries and treatments including epidural injections, facet radio frequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal drug pumps. He has a special interest in CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). He has offices in Las Vegas and Reno.
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LaKesha Legree, MD

General Anesthesiologist - Ivy League Trained

Dr. Legree Medical Expert Witness Consulting Services

New York
Anesthesiology - Fentanyl, Dental Anesthesia, Upper Endoscopy, Regional Blocks, Ketamine, Cannabis, Difficult airway, Wrongful death, Anesthesia standard of care, Colonoscopy, DUI & anesthesia drugs, Labor & Delivery, Anesthesia outside of the OR, Epidural & Spinal Anesthesia, Propofol, Aspiration, Office Anesthesia, Opioids, CRNA Supervision
Easily accessible,readily available, time-sensitive and responsive. Duke Fellowship Regional Anesthesia recipient. Over 14 years in active clinical practice. University of Notre Dame graduate in South Bend, IN. Weill Cornell- New York Presbyterian Hospital trained in General Anesthesiology. Extensive ultrasound guided regional anesthesia and block placement training at the infamous orthopedic focused Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Intense Anesthesia and critical care training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital in New York. Teaching and mentoring experience. Completed SEAK expert witness training program. Public Speaking Experience. Trial (testifying) and deposition experience for both plaintiff and defense. Medical chart review, consultation and written reporting experience. Consultations with legal teams to assist with the interpretation of medically related case information, associated timelines and standard of care breaches. Former Ketamine Clin...
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LaKesha Legree, MD

General Anesthesiologist - Ivy League Trained

Dr. Legree Medical Expert Witness Consulting Services

Charlotte, North Carolina
Anesthesiology - Fentanyl, Dental Anesthesia, Upper Endoscopy, Regional Blocks, Ketamine, Cannabis, Difficult airway, Wrongful death, Anesthesia standard of care, Colonoscopy, DUI & anesthesia drugs, Labor & Delivery, Anesthesia outside of the OR, Epidural & Spinal Anesthesia, Propofol, Aspiration, Office Anesthesia, Opioids, CRNA Supervision
Easily accessible,readily available, time-sensitive and responsive. Duke Fellowship Regional Anesthesia recipient. Over 14 years in active clinical practice. University of Notre Dame graduate in South Bend, IN. Weill Cornell- New York Presbyterian Hospital trained in General Anesthesiology. Extensive ultrasound guided regional anesthesia and block placement training at the infamous orthopedic focused Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Intense Anesthesia and critical care training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital in New York. Teaching and mentoring experience. Completed SEAK expert witness training program. Public Speaking Experience. Trial (testifying) and deposition experience for both plaintiff and defense. Medical chart review, consultation and written reporting experience. Consultations with legal teams to assist with the interpretation of medically related case information, associated timelines and standard of care breaches. Former Ketamine Clin...
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Jacob Kessen

CRNA Expert- Nurse Anesthetist

Edmond, Oklahoma
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - Malpractice, CRNA, Expert Witness, Standard of care, Airway Management, Obstetrics anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, monitored anesthesia care, anesthesia documentation, certified registered nurse anesthetist expert, legal nurse consultant CRNA, anesthesia malpractice, anesthesia negligence, PACU, anesthesia, intubation
CRNA Expert Witness | Anesthesia Standard of Care | Airway, OB, Sedation, Regional | Clinical & Administrative Expertise I’m a board-certified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over 8 years of clinical anesthesia experience across diverse practice settings and 3 years of senior-level operational leadership. As a Vice President of Clinical Operations at Essential Anesthesia Management—a national organization supporting over 140 facilities—I bring a dual perspective to expert witness work: grounded clinical expertise and real-world administrative insight. Expert Witness Experience Since 2018, I have served as an expert witness on a wide range of anesthesia-related cases, providing impartial reviews and testimony for both plaintiff and defense teams. My experience includes: • Case review and standard-of-care analysis • Consultation with legal teams on case development and strategy Attorneys appreciate my ability to translate complex anesthesia concepts into clear, cour...
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Mark Prudente, CRNA

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology - Anesthesia, Airway management, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Endoscopy anesthesia, Level 1 Trauma, Orthopedic surgery, Spine surgery, General Anesthesia, Urologic anesthesia, Intubation
I am a highly skilled CRNA with over 6 years of clinical experience in anesthesia care across a wide variety of specialties, including trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, vascular, cardiac, and more. I have worked in diverse environments, from level 1 trauma centers to outpatient surgical settings, where I have developed expertise in providing general, spinal, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) to a broad range of patients. In addition to my hands-on clinical expertise, I possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, making me well-suited for expert witness work. I can provide testimony on anesthesia-related adverse events, standard of care in anesthesia practice, and clinical best practices. I have worked in high-acuity environments, including trauma centers and academic hospitals, where I have been responsible for formulating and executing anesthesia plans for complex surgical cases. This experience also includes emergency airway management, cent...
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Helen Spaustat, CPC, CMPA, CRC, CHC

Expert Witness Medical Billing, Coding, UCR Fees

BEST-MED CONSULTING, LLC

SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Medical Billing, Medical Coding - Pain Management, Orthopaedics, Anesthesia, UCR, Personal Injury, Chiropractic, Neurology, Fraud Waste Abuse, Unbundling, Fee Analysis, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Medical Record Auditing, Psychiatry, Up coding, Outpatient Hospital, Hospital Billing, Reasonable charges, Future Costs, Medical Billing Fraud
BEST-MED CONSULTING, LLC - Billing Expert Solutions of Texas. Highly Experienced Expert Witness 10 years –200 + cases. Multiple specialty expertise (Pain Management, Anesthesia, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, Radiology, Hospital) Trial and deposition experience. Certified Professional Coder and Medical Record Auditor 20+ Years. Healthcare Compliance experience for Health Plan and Large Health System. Experience in detecting Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse former Special Investigation Unit Manager.
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John Caputo, CRNA, MHS, BSN

CRNA Leader. Experienced expert witness.

J & L Anesthesia Services

Bridgeport, West Virginia
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA, anesthesia, airway management, post anesthesia care unit, PACU, central line placement, needle placement, tube placement, falls, IV infiltration, awareness, epidurals, sp drug effects, hypoxia, propofol, intubation, extubation, aspiration, airway trauma, surgical positioning
I am a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with extensive clinical, administrative, and educational experience across the full spectrum of anesthesia practice. My clinical background includes inhalational, total intravenous, and balanced anesthesia techniques for adult and pediatric patients; epidural and spinal anesthesia; and peripheral nerve blocks for acute postoperative pain management. I have practiced in OB, pediatric, cardiac, orthopedic, general surgery, endoscopy, neurosurgery, dental, off-site procedural locations (CT, MRI, cath lab), and office-based anesthesia environments, including rural critical access hospitals, community hospitals, large tertiary centers, and academic medical centers. I have substantial experience conducting systematic chart review and auditing for quality assurance, adverse outcomes, and standard-of-care evaluation. I have lectured on epidural anesthesia, anesthesia-related complications, malignant hyperthermia, and quality assurance/quality ...