Aortic Dissection Expert Witnesses
Aortic dissection 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 aortic dissection. The aortic dissection expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Aquatics Safety, Aviation & Aerospace, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Correctional Healthcare, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration, Internal Medicine, Medical Genetics, Medical Management, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Homes, and Pediatrics.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Brian Pisula MD LLC
Alabama
Emergency Medicine
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Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments.
Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial.
He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health.
Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Ken Zafren, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, FAWM
Anchorage, Alaska
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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Emergency Medicine, including Resuscitation, Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack), Stroke, TIA, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Epidural Abscess, Sepsis, Aneurysm, Appendicitis, Trauma, Spinal Injuries. Environmental Medicine, including Hypothermia, Frostbite, High Altitude, Heat Stroke
EXPERIENCED EXPERT WITNESS
Board Certified - American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and attending physician - Stanford University Hospital (Level I Trauma Center).
Staff physician, Alaska Native Medical Center (Level II Trauma Center)
Former Emergency Programs Medical (EMS) Director, State of Alaska.
American College of Emergency Physicians Award: Hero of Emergency Medicine
Available for consultation, chart review, and testimony for plaintiff or defense.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Kelley Pratt, MD
Emergency Medicine – Director, ED Ops & Policy
Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of Care, Causation, Delay in Diagnosis, Failure to Diagnose, ED Operations, ED Throughput, Triage (ESI), Boarding, Documentation, Hospital Policy, Transitions of Care, Disposition Decisions, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Airway Management, Procedural Complications, APP Supervision
Dr. Kelley Pratt is a board-certified emergency physician with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and academic experience. He serves as Emergency Department Medical Director and Medical Staff President at a high-performing community hospital with a strong track record of national recognition, CMS quality ratings, and patient experience awards.
Dr. Pratt completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Arizona, where he served as Chief Resident, and earned his MD from the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He holds faculty appointments at two medical schools, where he teaches clinical reasoning and emergency care.
In addition to active clinical practice, Dr. Pratt provides leadership in hospital quality and patient safety, offering a dual perspective that integrates frontline emergency care with systems-level oversight. His experie...
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Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP
ER Expert | Board Certified | Trial-Tested
Arkansas
Emergency Medicine, Aviation & Aerospace
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Sepsis, Stroke, Trauma, Airway, Syncope, Pulmonary Embolism, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Aortic Dissection, Standard of Care, Failure to diagnose, Delayed diagnosis, Wrongful death, Emergency triage, Medical Malpractice, Appendicitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Anaphylaxis, TIA, Pneumonia
Dr. Jones is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and active full-time clinician with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. He provides clear, objective, and well-supported expert analysis in medical malpractice matters and is skilled at translating complex medical issues into concise, understandable opinions for non-medical audiences such as attorneys, judges, and juries.
Dr. Jones offers expert consultation in emergency medicine, aerospace medicine and operational medicine. His emergency medicine expertise includes case merit review, standard of care analysis, causation, medical chart review, deposition preparation, and trial testimony. His operational expertise includes military medicine, aviation-related medical issues, human performance under stress, fatigue physiology, operational risk assessment, trauma, and decision-making in remote and high-risk environments.
A residency-trained emergency physician and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, D...
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Kelley Pratt, MD
Emergency Medicine – Director, ED Ops & Policy
California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of Care, Causation, Delay in Diagnosis, Failure to Diagnose, ED Operations, ED Throughput, Triage (ESI), Boarding, Documentation, Hospital Policy, Transitions of Care, Disposition Decisions, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Airway Management, Procedural Complications, APP Supervision
Dr. Kelley Pratt is a board-certified emergency physician with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and academic experience. He serves as Emergency Department Medical Director and Medical Staff President at a high-performing community hospital with a strong track record of national recognition, CMS quality ratings, and patient experience awards.
Dr. Pratt completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Arizona, where he served as Chief Resident, and earned his MD from the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He holds faculty appointments at two medical schools, where he teaches clinical reasoning and emergency care.
In addition to active clinical practice, Dr. Pratt provides leadership in hospital quality and patient safety, offering a dual perspective that integrates frontline emergency care with systems-level oversight. His experie...
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Amy M. Zheng, MD, M.Phil., CHSE
Doctor- PA/NP Supervision-Insurance Claims
Amy Zheng Consulting
San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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claims, Nurse Practitioner, CPR, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, Head Injury, Stroke, Aneurysm, Appendicitis, abdominal pain, Trauma, aortic dissection, Covid, Cauda Equina, epidural abscess, supervision, pneumonia, sepsis, insurance, Physician Assistant
Since 2003, Dr. Zheng has practiced across a broad range of clinical environments, including academic medical centers, the Veterans Health Administration, community hospitals, and rural critical access hospitals. She is a board-certified emergency and urgent care physician who remains clinically active. Dr. Zheng has served as an expert witness in matters involving medical malpractice, health insurance reimbursement, and physician assistant and nurse practitioner supervision, and has provided deposition and trial testimony.
Dr. Zheng is professor at three universities, including Medical Director of the Point Loma Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program. Since 2013, she has directed one of the largest teamwork exercises in the country, involving more than 350 students and faculty annually across three health professional schools. Her work has been recognized by the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She has presented nationally on ...
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Gary R Polsfuss, MD
Gary R Polsfuss MD INC
San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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Drug Overdose, Stroke (CVA), Myocardial Infarction (MI), Septic Shock, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Alcohol Withdrawal, Meningitis, Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Aortic Dissection, Spinal Cord Injury/Paralysis, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, EMTALA, Eye Trauma
I have 24 years of experience working in Emergency Medicine managing high-risk cases at multiple high volume emergency departments, including a 290-bed Level 3 trauma center and primary psychiatric emergency facility providing care to a largely under-served area, and an urban 700 bed Level 1 trauma and academic center. American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certified since 2001. Directorship and Leadership experience for over 17 years. Extensive peer-review and performance improvement experience working with other emergency physicians and mid-level providers. I have worked with both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys. Currently in practice.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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David Grundy, MD
Emergency Physician - Experienced & Compelling
Grundy MD Consulting
San Carlos, California
Emergency Medicine
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Myocardial infarction, Stroke, Trauma, Motor vehicle accident, Aortic dissection, Pulmonary embolism, Ectopic pregnancy, Thromboembolism, Brain bleeds, Spinal cord injury, Pneumonia, Sepsis , Brain bleeds, Fracture, Meningitis/encephalitis , Testicular torsion, Bowel perforation/ischemia, Arrhythmia
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20 years of experience in clinical emergency medicine, forensic medicine, and peer review. I specialize in providing medical-legal consultation and expert testimony in medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, standard of care, causation, and wrongful death cases to attorneys nationwide. My approach is efficient, affordable, and focused on adding significant case value, often yielding up to a 20X return on investment for my clients.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from Cornell University in 1992 and a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1998. I completed my emergency medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, one of the nation's leading training programs. Board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, I continuously engage in professional development and education to stay current with medical advancements and guide...
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Chris Burke, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Airway Management, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Ectopic Pregnancy, Critical Care, Torsion (ovarian, testicular), Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims, Aortic Aneurysm
I am Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). My current clinical practice is a high volume community hospital in a major metropolitan area. ED volume >80k patients per year. I am recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Well versed in the standard of care in Emergency Medicine as a full time practicing physician.
Experience with credentials committee at community hospitals.
I also hold a clinical faculty position at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University.
Trusted to provide impartial and comprehensive evaluations based on the facts of the case.
I assist plaintiff and defense medical malpractice attorneys establish the standard of care, and identify breaches in compliance.
Experienced in preparing strategies in defense of litigation for health system attorneys, as well as reviewing third party claims and independent QA reviews.
I offer a complimentary introductory video call at your conveni...
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Frederick J Skilton, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Stroke and TIA, Myocardial Infarction and Heart Attack, Aortic Dissection, Sepsis, Airway Management, Appendicitis, Trauma, COPD and Asthma, Fractures, Mental Health, Addiction, Socioeconomic, Abdominal Pain, Headache, Subarachnoid Hemorrage, Brain Bleed, Blood Clots, Injury, Pain and Suffering, Failure to Diagnose
I am a board certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in many different areas of clinical practice, from Level 1 Tertiary Academic Emergency Departments to small community hospitals. Through mentoring, SEAK training, experience, and research I have developed a strong understanding to the intricacies of the medical-legal system, and the long-term commitment and persistence required to be an effective medical expert.
I began my medical career in 2014 as a US Navy Physician, serving as Flight Surgeon and medical department head with a Marine Corps squadron. During deployment overseas, with over 2500 Navy and Marine personnel, I served as sole Flight Surgeon, ensuring our Marine and Navy pilots maintained flight and combat readiness. Working in mainly medically austere environments, my duties included care for acute and emergent conditions, mass casualty operations, coordinating MedEvac transport, and medical support for real-world combat missions, for which I ...
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Ken Zafren, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, FAWM
California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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Emergency Medicine, including Resuscitation, Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack), Stroke, TIA, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Epidural Abscess, Sepsis, Aneurysm, Appendicitis, Trauma, Spinal Injuries. Environmental Medicine, including Hypothermia, Frostbite, High Altitude, Heat Stroke
EXPERIENCED EXPERT WITNESS
Board Certified - American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and attending physician - Stanford University Hospital (Level I Trauma Center).
Staff physician, Alaska Native Medical Center (Level II Trauma Center)
Former Emergency Programs Medical (EMS) Director, State of Alaska.
American College of Emergency Physicians Award: Hero of Emergency Medicine
Available for consultation, chart review, and testimony for plaintiff or defense.
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Dr. Gabriella Minera
No-Charge Informal Case Discussion Upon Request
Temecula, California
Emergency Medicine
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Airway Management, Sepsis/Necrotizing Fasciitis, Stroke, STEMI, Trauma, AAA, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Meningitis, Pneumonia, UTI, Mesenteric Ischemia, Cardiac Arrest, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Addiction/Opioid Overdose, Pulmonary Embolism, Fracture, QI/QA/Quality Control, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Gabriella Minera is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with 15+ years of experience. Dr. Minera completed Emergency Medicine residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where she served as academic chief resident.
Her clinical experience spans Level I Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI centers as well as resource-limited critical access hospitals—providing a deep understanding of variable standards, workflows, and resource constraints in emergency care. She is Emergency Medicine core faculty at Southwest Healthcare MEC in Temecula, CA and regularly teaches on key Emergency Medicine topics. For this reason, she is keenly aware of the standard of care in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Minera is also the Director of the Morbidity and Mortality Lecture Series for Southwest Healthcare, providing medico-legal risk evaluations, and presenting specific cases and topics on how to improve care, avoid documentation disasters, and how to make system-wide changes to improve practice m...
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Edward J Perper, MD
Board-Certified Cardiologist, Harvard & Stanford
Murrieta, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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Acute MI, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiology Litigation Support, Anticoagulation Errors, Missed Myocardial Infarction, CV Case Review, ECG Interpretation, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Causation Analysis, Litigation Consulting
Edward J. Perper, MD, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist with an MD from Harvard Medical School and a cardiovascular fellowship from Stanford University Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Perper practiced noninvasive and interventional cardiology for 12 years, including positions as Associate Chief of Cardiology at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and as a partner in invasive cardiology practices in California and Massachusetts. His clinical work covered acute MI, coronary artery disease, cardiac catheterization, coronary stenting, CABG evaluation, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, ECG interpretation, stress testing, echocardiography, and anticoagulation management.
Dr. Perper brings a second area of expertise few physician consultants possess. He has spent 28 years in medical communications, co-founding Science Branding Communications and AnimationMD, and serving as Medical Director at Hybrid Med...
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Victor Adan, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
Buena Vista, Colorado
Emergency Medicine
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Abdominal Pain, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Chest Pain, Emergency Medicine, Family Physicians in Emergency Medicine, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Rural Emergency Medicine, Shortness of Breath, Stroke, Torsion, Trauma
I am a practicing emergency physician with over 28 years of clinical experience, including over 17 years of emergency department medical director experience. I am currently a full-time emergency physician at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colorado. I am licensed as a physician to practice medicine in Colorado, North Carolina, and Georgia.
I graduated magna cum laude from Berry College in 1988 with a bachelor’s of science degree in biology and chemistry. I attended the Medical College of Georgia, graduating with a doctorate in medicine in 1993. I completed a three-year residency in family medicine at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia, in 1996, and a one-year fellowship in rural emergency medicine with the University of Tennessee Department of Family Medicine-Memphis in Covington, Tennessee, in 1999. I am board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine since 1996, and by the American Board of Physician Specialties Board of Certification in Emer...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Connecticut
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Chris L Moore, MD
Yale University
Madison, Connecticut
Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound
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ultrasound, imaging, CT, diagnosis, pulmonary embolism, PE, aortic dissection, aortic aneurysm, myocardial infarction, infection, shock, trauma
I am a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine and a Board Certified and practitioner of emergency physician at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven CT where I have practiced for the last 20+ years. I completed my medical degree at the University of Virginia, my residency in emergency medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte NC, and an emergency ultrasound fellowship at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago IL.
I am Chief of the Section of Emergency Ultrasound in the Yale Department of Emergency Medicine. My research interests include ultrasound imaging, diagnosis, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, kidney stones, CT imaging, and incidental findings.
My clinical practice includes the main YNHH hospital as well as the Saint Raphael's Emergency Department and the freestanding Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford CT.
I have done expert reviews for the last 10 years including depositions and trial. I typically review about 10 cases per year, and w...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Delaware
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Farzad Najam, MD, FACS
Former Chief of Cardiac Surgery & Textbook Author
Washinngton Cardiac Institute
Washington, District Of Columbia
Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Mitral valve repair, Aortic valve replacement, coronary bypass grafting, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac arrest, Aortic aneurysm, Transcatheter aortic valve, CABG, transcatheter mitral valve, Standard of care, Aortic Dissection, ECMO, Mitral valve surgery, Pulmonary embolectomy, Aortic valve disease, ECLS, TEVAR, Pulmonary embolism, Devices
Farzad Najam, MD, FACS, is an internationally recognized cardiac surgeon, Clinical Professor of Surgery, and healthcare innovator. His career is defined by the intersection of clinical excellence and surgical technology. He serves as Clinical Professor of Surgery at The George Washington University, Director of Cardiac Surgical Outreach at INOVA, and President of the Washington Cardiac Institute, a strategic consultancy he founded to develop premier cardiac service lines.
A prolific surgeon who has performed thousands of complex cardiac operations, Dr. Najam is a pioneer in advanced procedures, widely known for his foundational work in robotic-assisted surgery and ECMO. He solidified his reputation as a leading expert by co-authoring the British Medical Association (BMA) award-winning textbook, "Robotic Surgery: Theory and Operative Technique." This clinical leadership is further demonstrated by his consistent recognition as a "Washingtonian Top Doctor" for over a decade.
This caree...
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Kevin Taylor, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician/ Medical Director
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Stroke, Sepsis, Ectopic pregnancy, Ischemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial infarction, Delay of care, Aortic Dissection, Fracture, Appendicitis, Urgent Care, Torsion, EMTALA, Failure to diagnose, Trauma, Dislocation, Hemorrhage, Meningitis, Dislocation
Kevin L Taylor MD
I have extensive experience in the specialty of emergency medicine and hospital governance. I have been in full time clinical practice since 2009 and have been continuously board certified throughout my career.
I have been clinical faculty of emergency medicine at 3 hospital systems since 2010 including Associate Clinical Faculty since 2020 at Florida Atlantic University Emergency Medicine Residency program. In these roles I have trained new physicians on the practice of emergency medicine.
I have been the Medical Director for a two-hospital system in South Florida for almost 5 years which includes oversight of two emergency departments and a pediatric emergency department. In that role I was responsible for direct operational oversight of 30+ full time and part time emergency physicians, pediatricians, and advanced practice providers. These two facilities saw over 60,000 patient visits per year. Within this role I served as Chair of Emergency Medicine ...
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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
Ormond Beach, Florida
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
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Kelley Pratt, MD
Emergency Medicine – Director, ED Ops & Policy
Florida
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of Care, Causation, Delay in Diagnosis, Failure to Diagnose, ED Operations, ED Throughput, Triage (ESI), Boarding, Documentation, Hospital Policy, Transitions of Care, Disposition Decisions, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Airway Management, Procedural Complications, APP Supervision
Dr. Kelley Pratt is a board-certified emergency physician with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and academic experience. He serves as Emergency Department Medical Director and Medical Staff President at a high-performing community hospital with a strong track record of national recognition, CMS quality ratings, and patient experience awards.
Dr. Pratt completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Arizona, where he served as Chief Resident, and earned his MD from the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He holds faculty appointments at two medical schools, where he teaches clinical reasoning and emergency care.
In addition to active clinical practice, Dr. Pratt provides leadership in hospital quality and patient safety, offering a dual perspective that integrates frontline emergency care with systems-level oversight. His experie...
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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Brian Pisula MD LLC
Florida
Emergency Medicine
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Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments.
Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial.
He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health.
Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Osiris T Johnson
Emergency Medicine Physician - Board Certified
Florida
Emergency Medicine
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Stroke, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Standard of Care, Rural & Urban Medicine, Myocardial Infarction/Heart Attack, Appendicitis, Failure to Diagnose, Causation Analysis, Sepsis, Airway Management, Medical Malpractice, Differential Diagnosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Medical Record Review, Aortic Dissection, Triage/Delay in Care, EMTALA
Phone Number: 813-470-0577
Email: osiris@johnsonmedlegal.com
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | MD, Georgetown University
I am an ABEM Board-Certified Emergency Physician in my 5th year of active clinical practice, offering objective medical-legal consultation and expert testimony. I earned my medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and I completed my Emergency Medicine Residency at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, a high-volume Level II Trauma Center in South Florida.
Currently, I serve as an attending physician at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, the only designated trauma center in Southeast Texas. My professional experience spans the most litigious and high-acuity regions of both Florida and Texas, including clinical work in Houston, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and the greater Miami/South Florida area. This extensive background allows me to provide authoritative analysis on the standard of care in major metropolitan areas, regional trau...
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Luke C Williams, MD
Expert: Emergency, Hospitalist, Outpatient.
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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STEMI, SEPSIS, STROKE, CARDIAC ARREST, SEPTIC SHOCK, CRITICAL CARE, Hypertension, Aneurysm, blood clot, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, cancer, spinal abscess, chest pain, heart attack, EMTALA, primary care, hospitalist, emergency
Dr. Luke Williams, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over a decade of experience in emergency medicine, hospitalist care, and outpatient primary care. He brings a comprehensive understanding of acute and chronic medical conditions across a wide range of clinical settings. Dr. Williams currently leads a medical practice focused on preventive health and personalized care for both men and women. In addition, he is still active in the emergency department; currently working at Baypines Veterans Affairs ER in St. Petersburg, FL.
His background includes extensive experience in high-acuity environments, complex diagnostic decision-making, and coordination of inpatient and outpatient treatment plans.
Dr. Williams also serves as a medical expert witness for the State of Florida, providing objective, evidence-based evaluations in cases involving standard of care, emergency treatment protocols, delayed diagnoses, medication errors, and medical negligence. He is known ...
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Antonino Insana, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician – Standard of Care
Florida
Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Headache, Back Pain, Sepsis, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, TIA, Septic Shock, Trauma, Syncope, Altered Mental Status, Confusion, Weakness, Dizziness, MI, CVA, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 15 years of active clinical practice in a hospital-based emergency department. My clinical work involves the evaluation and management of acutely ill and injured patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentations, including undifferentiated complaints, medical emergencies, and trauma. I have extensive experience working with emergency medicine residents and explaining my thought processes regarding standard of care in clinical practice.
My experience includes the assessment and management of common emergency department presentations such as chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, altered mental status, sepsis, stroke evaluation, and trauma. I routinely make time-sensitive diagnostic and treatment decisions based on available clinical information, established standards of care, and institutional resources.
In my medical-legal consulting work, I will provide objective, evidence-based opinions regarding emerg...
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Terrell E. J. Swanson, MD, FAWM
Experienced ER expert, full-time clinical practice
Swanson Emergency Medical Services
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Emergency Medicine
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Stroke, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Sepsis, Appendicitis, Spinal Abscess, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aortic Dissection, Bougie, Ischemic Bowel, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Pneumonia, Infections, Freestanding ER, Testicular Torsion, Hypothermia, Dive Medicine, Heat Stroke, High Altitude Illness
Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician in full-time active clinical practice. Experienced expert witness at both deposition and trial, and has reviewed over 100 legal cases as a consulting expert.
Clinical experience includes trauma centers, academic institutions, community settings, freestanding EDs, and rural hospitals. Experienced teacher of Emergency Medicine resident physicians. Co-inventor of a novel endotracheal device (RSI Prime, LLC; patent pending) that incorporates an adapted carbon dioxide detector with a modified bougie (an adjunct for difficult airways).
Serves as an initial medical malpractice case reviewer for TeamHealth, the largest national physician staffing agency in the United States, since 2024. In early 2026, was named the case reviewer supervisor (Associate Director of Litigation Support), responsible for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of case reviewers, as well as quality control of case reviews.
Additionally, fellowship-trained by the Academy o...
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Carl A Dragstedt, DO, FACC
Dragon Oaks Consulting, LLC
Alachua, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sudden Cardiac Death, Cardiac Arrest, Chest Pain, Atrial Fibrillation, Anticoagulation, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Aneurysm, Pacemaker, Cardiac Catheterization, Blood Thinner, IME
Dr Dragstedt is a featured speaker and guest lecturer both domestically and internationally and has numerous academic publications in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine. He is Board-Certified by the ABIM in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Interventional Cardiology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is a former full-time faculty member at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he now serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor. He maintains licensure in Florida, New York, Arizona, and Georgia. He is a Peer Reviewer for the journal Clinical Cardiology and serves as a consultant for the Agency for HealthCare Administration for the State of Florida. Dr Dragstedt’s areas of expertise include all aspects of Cardiovascular Medicine across a broad array of clinical conditions. He provides Expert Review, Summary, Deposition, and Testimony on behalf of defense and plaintiff clients nationwide.
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Marc J Farraye, MD, FAAEM
FarrayEMed Emergency Medicine Services, P.A.
St Augustine, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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MI, ACS, chest pain, head injury, fracture, appendicitis, stroke, TIA, SAH, SDH, infection, necrotic, sepsis, trauma, aortic dissection, epidural abscess, mesenteric ischemia, pulmonary embolism, meningitis, airway
Emergency Medicine (EM) Specialty Residency training at Shands-Jacksonville (FL) 'Level I' Trauma Center;
Undergraduate education Dartmouth College;
Medical school Georgetown University;
Former US Naval 'Flight Surgeon';
American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Board-certified continuously since 2003;
Clinical practice at multiple community-based hospitals of varying sizes in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia > 18 yrs; maintain active full-time practice of Emergency Medicine;
Extensive expert experience with both Plaintiff and Defense aspects of medicolegal litigation; References available on request
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Stephen K Ball
Cardiac Surgery 30years academic private practice
Cardiac Consult , LLC
Ormond Beach, Florida
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Valvular Heart Disease, Heart valve repair or replacement, Structural Heart, Coronary artery disease e, Minimally invasive heart surgery, Heart surgery, Coronary artery bypass, Open heart surgery, Ascending Aortic surgery, Aortic dissection, Ascending aortic aneurysm
I have spent over 30 years in both academic cardiac surgery (10 years at Vanderbilt) and private practice (initially in Tennessee and subsequently in Florida).
I participated in the initial US trial for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and have continued involvement with TAVR and structural heart programs.
My surgical practice has focused on valve repair and replacement and coronary artery bypass, but I have experience in the breadth of cardiac surgery.
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Paul Louis, MD
Experienced ER expert, full-time clinical practice
Medical Legal Consults
Miami, Florida
Emergency Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack/MI, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism/PE, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, Sepsis, Head trauma, EMTALA, Rape, Pyelonephritis, Veteran disability evaluator, PACT ACT, allergic reaction, suicide, psychosis
Dr. Louis is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is a full-time practitioner of emergency medicine at a community emergency department. He has had experience in a range of practice settings from urgent care facilities and free-standing emergency rooms to trauma centers. His patient population ranges from infants to elderly nursing home patients. He has experience diagnosing and treating multiple serious conditions and also has extensive experience working locum tenens in rural/critical access hospitals. In his career, he has supervised medical students, residents, PAs, and ARNPs. He is also a trained veteran disability evaluator. In his 23 years of practice, he has seen over 100,000 patients.
Website: https://medicallegalconsults.com
Email: DrLouis@medicallegalconsults.com
Phone: (561) 445-6674
Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude, in Neurobiological Sciences
Medical Degree: University of Miami.
He is lic...
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Vu H Tran, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician, Academic Faculty
Vu Huy Tran, MD PA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound
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Trauma, Critical Care, Sepsis, Brain Injury, Cardiac Arrest, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Heart Attack, Stroke, Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Head Injuries, Fractures and dislocations, Seizures, Abdominal Pain, Appendicitis, Aortic Dissection, Drug Overdose, Failure to Diagnose
As a board-certified emergency medicine physician with extensive clinical experience, I bring a unique blend of medical expertise and specialized training in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Having completed a fellowship in POCUS, I have a deep understanding of this essential diagnostic tool, enabling me to provide precise, real-time assessments in critical situations.
In addition to my clinical practice, I serve as an educator, teaching emergency medicine residents and medical students the latest techniques in emergency care and ultrasound diagnostics. My academic involvement ensures that I remain at the forefront of emergency medicine and point of care ultrasound innovations, always up-to-date with the latest protocols and advancements in emergency medicine, trauma, and critical care.
I offer expert medical consultations and case reviews for attorneys, providing detailed insights into a wide range of emergency conditions. Whether for personal injury, medical malpractice, or oth...
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SOTIRIS STAMOU, MD, PHD
Tallahassee, Florida
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease
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Aortic dissection, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, ventricular assist device, TAVR (traanscatheter aortic valve replacement), CABG, surgery, shock, heart failure, aortic, mitral, tricuspid, aneurysm, cardiac, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, heart
I am a very experienced, well published, well-versed cardiac surgeon who performs the full spectrum of cardiac surgery. My results are excellent. I have held many academic positions. I am well published in cardiac surgery, with over 80 national and international publications in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. I serve at the editorial board of the Aorta journal and I am reviewer of many prestigious cardiothoracic surgery journals. I frequently present at National and International meetings and I am asked to provide expert opinion in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Florida
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Branden Wells, MD
HealthAdvise
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Emergency Medicine
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Airway management, Acute coronary syndrome, Acute myocardial infarction, Stroke, Bell palsy, Abdominal pain, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, Acute back pain, epidural abscess, cauda equina syndrome, Aortic dissection, Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep vein thrombosis
Dr. Branden Wells is an Emergency Medicine doctor in Gulf Breeze, Florida. His top areas of expertise are Folliculitis, Boils, Carbuncle, and Gallbladder Disease.
Training
Medical School
University of Florida College of Medicine 1998
Licenses
Emergency Medicine in FL
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Paul Louis, MD
Experienced ER expert, full-time clinical practice
Medical Legal Consults
Georgia
Emergency Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack/MI, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism/PE, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, Sepsis, Head trauma, EMTALA, Rape, Pyelonephritis, Veteran disability evaluator, PACT ACT, allergic reaction, suicide, psychosis
Dr. Louis is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is a full-time practitioner of emergency medicine at a community emergency department. He has had experience in a range of practice settings from urgent care facilities and free-standing emergency rooms to trauma centers. His patient population ranges from infants to elderly nursing home patients. He has experience diagnosing and treating multiple serious conditions and also has extensive experience working locum tenens in rural/critical access hospitals. In his career, he has supervised medical students, residents, PAs, and ARNPs. He is also a trained veteran disability evaluator. In his 23 years of practice, he has seen over 100,000 patients.
Website: https://medicallegalconsults.com
Email: DrLouis@medicallegalconsults.com
Phone: (561) 445-6674
Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude, in Neurobiological Sciences
Medical Degree: University of Miami.
He is lic...
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W Clark Connell, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Thomasville, Georgia
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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emergency medicine, trauma, ATLS, medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, EMTALA, sepsis, stroke, heart attack, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, policies and protocols, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, seizures, burns, pediatrics, ovarian torsion, fractures, urgent care director
Board certified emergency medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. Currently practicing full time in Georgia. Prior experience as an expert witness. Extensive knowledge in medical staff leadership as a medical director, chief of emergency services, medical executive committee member, hospital board member, and former chief-of-staff. Additional training in medical staff rules, regulations, and bylaws as well as EMTALA compliance. Knowledgeable in the application of hospital policies and procedures. Currently overseeing approximately 25 physicians and 20 midlevel providers at three emergency department locations and two urgent care locations. Experience includes both adult and pediatric patients, emergency department and urgent care patients, and work in a designated trauma center facility.
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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Brian Pisula MD LLC
Valdosta, Georgia
Emergency Medicine
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Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments.
Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial.
He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health.
Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Georgia
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Eliot Blum, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
ER Expert | Failure to Diagnose | Trauma
Atlanta, Georgia
Emergency Medicine, Correctional Healthcare
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Intubation, Sepsis, MI / Myocardial Infarction, Aortic Dissection, Stroke, PE / Pulmonary Embolism, Necrotizing fasciitis, Police, Cauda Equina, Bruising, Missed / Delayed Diagnosis, Standard of Care, Overdose / Toxicology, Gun Shot / GSW, EMS / Emergency Medical Services, Gross Negligence, Misdiagnosis, MVA / Motor Vehicle, Airway
Dr. Eliot Blum is an experienced Emergency Medicine expert witness with over 300 case reviews and extensive deposition and trial testimony. He specializes in failure-to-diagnose cases and provides clear, objective, evidence-based opinions for both plaintiffs and defendants.
He is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and an Assistant Professor at Emory University, practicing at Grady Memorial Hospital - one of the largest Level 1 trauma and burn centers in the southeast. He manages high-acuity trauma, neurologic and cardiovascular emergencies, and is actively involved in teaching emergency medicine to residents and medical students.
Dr. Blum has expertise in correctional healthcare, prehospital and EMS medicine (including prior flight physician and medical director roles), and tactical/SWAT medical operations. He also has specialized experience evaluating conscious pain and suffering in trauma and wrongful-death cases, as well as pediatric injury and bruising assessment i...
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Usama Khalid, MD FACEP AEMUS FPD
Emergency Medicine Academic Faculty - Emory
Clear Medical Experts
Atlanta, Georgia
Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound
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Airway management, Resuscitation, Trauma, Heart Attach, Stroke, Blood clots, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Emergency Ultrasound, Medication Error, Testicular torsion, Aneurysm, Ovarian torsion, Delayed diagnosis, Misdiagnosis, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Negligence, ER utilization
Dr. Khalid is a board-certified Emergency Medicine (EM) Physician with fellowship training and certification in Emergency Ultrasound. Currently practicing in Georgia, he has more than 8 years of experience working in a myriad of clinical settings. These range from busy urban trauma centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and prestigious academic institutions to community and suburban settings. He spent many years as an educator at Emory University School of Medicine, mentoring a multitude of medical students, residents and physicians from all specialties. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Khalid has spoken at multiple national conferences on various topics in Emergency Ultrasound, in addition to contributing as an author on medical books relating to EM and ultrasound. He has also served as the Emergency Ultrasound Director at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, building systems for Emergency Ultrasound integration among clinical staff and provid...
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Chris Burke, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Idaho
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Airway Management, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Ectopic Pregnancy, Critical Care, Torsion (ovarian, testicular), Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims, Aortic Aneurysm
I am Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). My current clinical practice is a high volume community hospital in a major metropolitan area. ED volume >80k patients per year. I am recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Well versed in the standard of care in Emergency Medicine as a full time practicing physician.
Experience with credentials committee at community hospitals.
I also hold a clinical faculty position at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University.
Trusted to provide impartial and comprehensive evaluations based on the facts of the case.
I assist plaintiff and defense medical malpractice attorneys establish the standard of care, and identify breaches in compliance.
Experienced in preparing strategies in defense of litigation for health system attorneys, as well as reviewing third party claims and independent QA reviews.
I offer a complimentary introductory video call at your conveni...
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Alissa Gorelick, DO
Emergency Medicine Physician - Rural Medicine
Northbrook, Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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Rural Medicine, Sepsis, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Airway Management, Central Line Placement, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head Trauma, Pediatric Emergencies
Accomplished board-certified Emergency Medicine physician leader with over 15 years of clinical and administrative experience. Medical malpractice and claims review for a large corporate medical group including standard of care analysis, collaboration with counsel and physician litigation support. Current practice ranging from rural emergency departments to level 1 trauma center.
Seasoned medical director and clinical consultant with in-depth experience in risk management, medical administration, and advisory roles. Developed and implemented peer review programs, physician coaching and evidence-based medicine protocols. Expert in clinical quality and patient care.
Licensure and Certifications:
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
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Usama Khalid, MD FACEP AEMUS FPD
Emergency Medicine Academic Faculty - Emory
Clear Medical Experts
Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound
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Airway management, Resuscitation, Trauma, Heart Attach, Stroke, Blood clots, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Emergency Ultrasound, Medication Error, Testicular torsion, Aneurysm, Ovarian torsion, Delayed diagnosis, Misdiagnosis, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Negligence, ER utilization
Dr. Khalid is a board-certified Emergency Medicine (EM) Physician with fellowship training and certification in Emergency Ultrasound. Currently practicing in Georgia, he has more than 8 years of experience working in a myriad of clinical settings. These range from busy urban trauma centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and prestigious academic institutions to community and suburban settings. He spent many years as an educator at Emory University School of Medicine, mentoring a multitude of medical students, residents and physicians from all specialties. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Khalid has spoken at multiple national conferences on various topics in Emergency Ultrasound, in addition to contributing as an author on medical books relating to EM and ultrasound. He has also served as the Emergency Ultrasound Director at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, building systems for Emergency Ultrasound integration among clinical staff and provid...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Ankur Dhawan, DO
Emergency Medicine Physician,Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital
geneva, Illinois
Emergency Medicine
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Emergency, car accident, appendicitis, nursing home neglect, cause of death, asthma, surgery, cancer, sepsis, child abuse, kids , work accident, abdominal aortic dissection, heart attack, aortic dissection, stroke, elder abuse, pulmonary embolism, trauma, carotid dissection
I am a practicing ER physician with decades of clinical experience. I have also been vice chair of emergency department at Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital. I will only take a case that I know I can defend, and my quality of work speaks for itself. I am loyal, honest and believe in clarity in one's work. I have been involved in various quality care projects and am highly regarded at my place of work, recently receiving physician of the year award.
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Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP
ER Expert | Board Certified | Trial-Tested
Louisiana
Emergency Medicine, Aviation & Aerospace
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Sepsis, Stroke, Trauma, Airway, Syncope, Pulmonary Embolism, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Aortic Dissection, Standard of Care, Failure to diagnose, Delayed diagnosis, Wrongful death, Emergency triage, Medical Malpractice, Appendicitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Anaphylaxis, TIA, Pneumonia
Dr. Jones is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and active full-time clinician with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. He provides clear, objective, and well-supported expert analysis in medical malpractice matters and is skilled at translating complex medical issues into concise, understandable opinions for non-medical audiences such as attorneys, judges, and juries.
Dr. Jones offers expert consultation in emergency medicine, aerospace medicine and operational medicine. His emergency medicine expertise includes case merit review, standard of care analysis, causation, medical chart review, deposition preparation, and trial testimony. His operational expertise includes military medicine, aviation-related medical issues, human performance under stress, fatigue physiology, operational risk assessment, trauma, and decision-making in remote and high-risk environments.
A residency-trained emergency physician and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, D...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Louisiana
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Brian Pisula MD LLC
Louisiana
Emergency Medicine
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Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments.
Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial.
He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health.
Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
Louisiana
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Maine
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Dennis P McKenna, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Maine
Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration
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Failure to Diagnose, Standard of Care, Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Spinal Abscess, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aortic Dissection, Subarachnoid Hemorrhagez, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Pneumonia, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Asthma, Anaphylactic Shock, Suicide, Ischemic Bowel, EMTALA
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Hospital Executive | Medical–Legal Expert
Dr. Dennis P. McKenna is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, Full Professor at a medical college, former President and Chief Executive Officer of a multi-hospital health system, and retired U.S. Navy Medical Corps Captain. He brings more than 25 years of frontline clinical experience and senior executive leadership to the review, analysis, and testimony of medical malpractice matters involving emergency care, hospital systems, and physician decision-making. His clinical practice has included serving in multiple community hospitals, operational deployments as a battalion surgeon with the US Marines, and over 20 years as an attending physician at an academic Level I trauma center.
Dr. McKenna offers attorneys a rare combination of clinical practice, academic authority, hospital administrative expertise, and military operational leadership, providing immediate credibility in cases in...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Maryland
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Vipul M Kella, MD, MBA FACEP
Emergency and Hospital Administration Expert
Vipul Kella
Potomac, Maryland
Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration
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COVID, overdose, anaphylaxis, appendicitis, fraud, hospital administration, mental health, aortic dissection, sexual assault, myocardial infarction, fractures, negligence, sepsis, wound care, trauma, cardiac arrest, brain hemorrhage, stroke, medical devices, aneurysm
Background:
Dr. Kella is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who practices in the Washington, D.C. area. In his twenty years of practice, he has worked both clinically and as a hospital executive in large hospital systems and has received awards for hospital safety and quality initiatives. He currently practices in the Washington, D.C. area and has been retained in high-profile civil and federal matters by firms across the country.
Dr. Kella has both a clinical and executive background, with an MBA in hospital administration and 15 years of experience in hospital administrative and consulting roles. He is frequently retained for his expertise in corporate negligence and complex hospital administrative matters. He is also a chief medical officer and an experienced health tech expert, and he has been retained for his experience with medical devices and products.
Board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and a highly experienced expert witness, having reviewed over 400 ...
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Eric J Beauvois, MD
Five Eagles Consulting, LLC
Annapolis, Maryland
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Failure to diagnose, Failure to treat, Cancer, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Appendicitis, Ectopic pregnancy, Trauma, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Ischemia, Diabetes, Shock, DVT, Acute coronary syndrome, Testicular torsion, Airway management, Intracranial hemorrhage
I am residency trained and board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I am a full-time practitioner licensed in Maryland. With 20 years of clinical practice, I am an experienced clinician and medical group president and serve as the peer review coordinator for my group.
I am experienced in litigation and provide credible, understandable testimony that educates the judge and jury about the facts in a case with relation to negligence, causation, and damages. I diligently review the medical records, identify relevant issues, and provide clear, consistent, and honest analysis of the matter including angles of rebuttal of opposing expert witnesses. I have a sincere and professional demeanor, keen attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
I am prompt and professional, understand the importance of making deadlines, and am easily accessible via cell phone. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Dennis P McKenna, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration
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Failure to Diagnose, Standard of Care, Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Spinal Abscess, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aortic Dissection, Subarachnoid Hemorrhagez, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Pneumonia, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Asthma, Anaphylactic Shock, Suicide, Ischemic Bowel, EMTALA
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Hospital Executive | Medical–Legal Expert
Dr. Dennis P. McKenna is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, Full Professor at a medical college, former President and Chief Executive Officer of a multi-hospital health system, and retired U.S. Navy Medical Corps Captain. He brings more than 25 years of frontline clinical experience and senior executive leadership to the review, analysis, and testimony of medical malpractice matters involving emergency care, hospital systems, and physician decision-making. His clinical practice has included serving in multiple community hospitals, operational deployments as a battalion surgeon with the US Marines, and over 20 years as an attending physician at an academic Level I trauma center.
Dr. McKenna offers attorneys a rare combination of clinical practice, academic authority, hospital administrative expertise, and military operational leadership, providing immediate credibility in cases in...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Usama Khalid, MD FACEP AEMUS FPD
Emergency Medicine Academic Faculty - Emory
Clear Medical Experts
Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound
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Airway management, Resuscitation, Trauma, Heart Attach, Stroke, Blood clots, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Emergency Ultrasound, Medication Error, Testicular torsion, Aneurysm, Ovarian torsion, Delayed diagnosis, Misdiagnosis, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Negligence, ER utilization
Dr. Khalid is a board-certified Emergency Medicine (EM) Physician with fellowship training and certification in Emergency Ultrasound. Currently practicing in Georgia, he has more than 8 years of experience working in a myriad of clinical settings. These range from busy urban trauma centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and prestigious academic institutions to community and suburban settings. He spent many years as an educator at Emory University School of Medicine, mentoring a multitude of medical students, residents and physicians from all specialties. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Khalid has spoken at multiple national conferences on various topics in Emergency Ultrasound, in addition to contributing as an author on medical books relating to EM and ultrasound. He has also served as the Emergency Ultrasound Director at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, building systems for Emergency Ultrasound integration among clinical staff and provid...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Mississippi
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Kenneth "Kenny" Stein, MD
Triple Board Certified / Has Testified 300 times
St. Louis, Missouri
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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Personal Injury, Conscious Pain & Suffering , Sepsis/Septic Shock, MI, Wrongful Death, PE, Critical Care, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Miscommunication, Intensive Care, ICU, Trauma, Stroke, Audit Trails, Truck Accidents, Pressure wound, Causation, Nursing Home, Falls
Dr. Stein excels in providing testimony that is credible, clearly understandable and serves to educate the Judge & Jury about the science, the medicine and the facts as they relate to negligence, causation and damages.
Dr. Stein has extensive experience in providing medical-legal expert services and has been retained in over 800 cases (both plaintiff and defense) in over 45 US States & Territories. Dr. Stein has provided deposition testimony over 250 times and trial testimony 50 times.
Dr. Stein furnishes an unbiased opinion on medical malpractice and negligence cases, as well as personal injury and wrongful death cases not guaranteeing a favorable outcome but providing an honest assessment.
Services Dr. Stein provides include:
Survey of cases for merit,
Medical chart review and analysis,
Preparation for opposing expert deposition and cross-examination,
Medical literature search,
Expert witness testimony.
Audit trail and ESI recommendations.
Dr. Stein was formerly Assistant P...
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Daniel Milyavsky, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician - Creighton U Faculty
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
Omaha, Nebraska
Emergency Medicine
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Missed Myocardial Infarction, Chest Pain Evaluation, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Missed Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Standard Of Care, Sepsis and Septic Shock, Missed Infection, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Failure to Diagnose, Delayed Diagnosis, Trauma Evaluation, Head Injury, Appendicitis, Airway Management, Failed Intubation
Daniel Milyavsky, MD is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician actively practicing in an academic Level I Trauma Center emergency department. He is an attending physician at Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy in Omaha, Nebraska, where he provides emergency care in a high-acuity setting and is involved in the education and supervision of emergency medicine residents and medical students as Creighton University faculty.
Dr. Milyavsky completed his Emergency Medicine residency training at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey and has practiced in a variety of emergency department settings, including academic trauma centers, high-volume community hospitals, and freestanding emergency departments. His clinical experience includes care of patients presenting with chest pain and acute coronary syndromes, stroke and other neurologic emergencies, sepsis and septic shock, trauma, airway and respiratory emergencies, and undifferentiated medical complaints.
He is exp...
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Susanna Sorrentino, MD
Genetics Physician
Henderson, Nevada
Medical Genetics, Pediatrics
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Birth Defects, Metabolic, Cancer, Marfan Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Infertility, Genetic, Aortic Dissection, Brittle Bone, Birth Injury, Genetic Testing, Connective Tissue Disorder, Suspected Child Abuse
Education
Fellow in Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
Resident in Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine at Winthrop, Mineola, New York
Medical Doctor, Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, Barbados
Post-Baccalaureate Pre Medical Program, Hofstra University, Uniondale, New York
Bachelor’s in science in Psychology (Cum Laude with Honors in the Scholar’s Program), Brooklyn College, City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York
Current Position
Founder
Medical Genetics of Nevada LLC
Henderson, Nevada
Professional Experience
Chief, Section of Genetics
Department of Pediatrics
University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine
Las Vegas, Nevada
Speakers Bureau/Key Opinion Leader
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Director of the Cancer Genetics Program
Director of the...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
New Hampshire
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Antonino Insana, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician – Standard of Care
Mullica HIll, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Headache, Back Pain, Sepsis, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, TIA, Septic Shock, Trauma, Syncope, Altered Mental Status, Confusion, Weakness, Dizziness, MI, CVA, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 15 years of active clinical practice in a hospital-based emergency department. My clinical work involves the evaluation and management of acutely ill and injured patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentations, including undifferentiated complaints, medical emergencies, and trauma. I have extensive experience working with emergency medicine residents and explaining my thought processes regarding standard of care in clinical practice.
My experience includes the assessment and management of common emergency department presentations such as chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, altered mental status, sepsis, stroke evaluation, and trauma. I routinely make time-sensitive diagnostic and treatment decisions based on available clinical information, established standards of care, and institutional resources.
In my medical-legal consulting work, I will provide objective, evidence-based opinions regarding emerg...
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Donna Simmers-Dabinett, DO
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness/Consultant
DSD Medical Expert Witness and Consultant, LLC
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Trauma, Airway Management, Heart Attack/Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolus, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Appendicitis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion, Vascular Procedures, Stroke/CVA, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hemorrhage, Fractures, Dislocations, Overdose, Psychiatric Emergencies
Dr. Simmers-Dabinett is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in acute care, trauma, resuscitation, and critical decision-making. She is currently practicing and licensed in New Jersey with 22 years of experience in her field. She provides expert medical analysis, testimony, and consultation in cases involving emergency and urgent medical conditions. Dr. Simmers-Dabinett is skilled at translating complex medical concepts into clear concepts using terminology non medical professionals understands, while giving an non-biased medical expert opinion.
Expert Witness Services:
Case Review and Analysis
Medical Record Evaluation
Expert Reports and Affidavits
Depositions and Trial Testimony
Plaintiff and Defense Support
Consultation for Legal Teams
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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PETER LEE, DO FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
MONTVILLE, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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ACLS-cardiac, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, appendicits, MI/STEMI, torsion, asthma/copd, allergic reaction, CHF, trauma, pulm. embolism, aortic dissection, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cauda equina, epidural abscess, GI perforation/obstruction, ischemic bowel, compartment syndrome, telemedicine
1) Board Certified EM physician- residency trained (chief resident)
2) EM physician with 10+ years experience
3) National Coach/Speaker- Patient Experience and Physician/APP bed side manner
4) Speaker/Coordinator - Physician Recruitment
5) Physician Representative- Workplace Violence/De-Escalation/Human trafficking
6) Clinical Assistant Professor
7) Speaker - Asian Community Health Initiatives
8) Multiple Honors/Awards with Magazine/TV appearances
9) Former Director Telemedicine for healthcare system Emergency line
10) Former Vice Chairman Trauma Center ED
11) Former ED scribe and Semi Professional Soccer player
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Donna Simmers-Dabinett, DO
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness/Consultant
DSD Medical Expert Witness and Consultant, LLC
New York
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Trauma, Airway Management, Heart Attack/Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolus, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Appendicitis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion, Vascular Procedures, Stroke/CVA, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hemorrhage, Fractures, Dislocations, Overdose, Psychiatric Emergencies
Dr. Simmers-Dabinett is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in acute care, trauma, resuscitation, and critical decision-making. She is currently practicing and licensed in New Jersey with 22 years of experience in her field. She provides expert medical analysis, testimony, and consultation in cases involving emergency and urgent medical conditions. Dr. Simmers-Dabinett is skilled at translating complex medical concepts into clear concepts using terminology non medical professionals understands, while giving an non-biased medical expert opinion.
Expert Witness Services:
Case Review and Analysis
Medical Record Evaluation
Expert Reports and Affidavits
Depositions and Trial Testimony
Plaintiff and Defense Support
Consultation for Legal Teams
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Kelley Pratt, MD
Emergency Medicine – Director, ED Ops & Policy
New York
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of Care, Causation, Delay in Diagnosis, Failure to Diagnose, ED Operations, ED Throughput, Triage (ESI), Boarding, Documentation, Hospital Policy, Transitions of Care, Disposition Decisions, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Airway Management, Procedural Complications, APP Supervision
Dr. Kelley Pratt is a board-certified emergency physician with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and academic experience. He serves as Emergency Department Medical Director and Medical Staff President at a high-performing community hospital with a strong track record of national recognition, CMS quality ratings, and patient experience awards.
Dr. Pratt completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Arizona, where he served as Chief Resident, and earned his MD from the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He holds faculty appointments at two medical schools, where he teaches clinical reasoning and emergency care.
In addition to active clinical practice, Dr. Pratt provides leadership in hospital quality and patient safety, offering a dual perspective that integrates frontline emergency care with systems-level oversight. His experie...
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Dennis P McKenna, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Selkirk, New York
Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration
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Failure to Diagnose, Standard of Care, Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Spinal Abscess, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aortic Dissection, Subarachnoid Hemorrhagez, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Pneumonia, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Asthma, Anaphylactic Shock, Suicide, Ischemic Bowel, EMTALA
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Hospital Executive | Medical–Legal Expert
Dr. Dennis P. McKenna is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, Full Professor at a medical college, former President and Chief Executive Officer of a multi-hospital health system, and retired U.S. Navy Medical Corps Captain. He brings more than 25 years of frontline clinical experience and senior executive leadership to the review, analysis, and testimony of medical malpractice matters involving emergency care, hospital systems, and physician decision-making. His clinical practice has included serving in multiple community hospitals, operational deployments as a battalion surgeon with the US Marines, and over 20 years as an attending physician at an academic Level I trauma center.
Dr. McKenna offers attorneys a rare combination of clinical practice, academic authority, hospital administrative expertise, and military operational leadership, providing immediate credibility in cases in...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
New Rochelle, New York
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Brian Lee, MD
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Expert
Port Jefferson Station, New York
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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pediatric emergency medicine, sepsis management (ED), emergency room malpractice, stroke tPA decision-making, ER standard of care, EMTALA transfer, emergency medicine chart review, emergency department delay, medication error, ED delay, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, misdiagnosis
I am a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician practicing in New York with 15+ years of front-line clinical experience. I provide impartial expert consultation for both plaintiff and defense counsel, including case screening, merit reviews, literature-supported reports, deposition, and trial testimony.
Core expertise (ED standard of care):
• Triage, EMTALA compliance & inter-facility transfer
• Sepsis, stroke (thrombolysis decisions), acute coronary syndromes, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, appendicitis, and other time-sensitive diagnoses
• Trauma resuscitation, airway management/intubation, procedural sedation
• Medication safety, documentation quality, ED operations & crowding, delay in care
Quality & leadership:
• Member, General Surgical Performance Improvement (PI) Committee—collaborating on morbidity & mortality review, systems improvement, and guideline adherence
• Experienced in EMR/audit-trail analysis, timeline reconstruction, and standards-based critique
R...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
North Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Timberly E. Booker, MD
Experienced Expert Witness EM Physician
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Charlotte , North Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Nursing Homes
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Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysms, Appendicitis, Ectopic pregnancy, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Sepsis, Intracranial bleeds, Pulmonary Emboli, Testicular Torsion, Pneumonia, Fractures, EMTALA, Cardiac Arrest, Triage, Trauma, pregnancy emergencies
Dr. Booker is a board certified Emergency Medicine physician and has been practicing medicine for 18 years. She has worked in Level 1 trauma hospitals, free standing Emergency Rooms, suburban and urban community hospitals and post acute care in Skilled Nursing Facilities .
Dr. Booker can be utilized to provide expert witness services to attorneys representing plaintiff or defendant. She is licensed in North Carolina and Illinois and, if called, can present an honest and unbiased opinion on Emergency Medicine Medical Malpractice and Negligence cases.
Dr. Booker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience, having worked on numerous expert witness medical cases.
Licensed in both North Carolina and Illinois.
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Karen D Serrano
Karen D. Serrano, MD Emergency Medicine Physician
University of North Carolina Department of Emergency Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine
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Sexual assault, Stroke, Necrotizing fasciitis, Angioedema, Orthopedic injuries, Critical care, Sepsis, Pulmonary embolism, Intubation, Head trauma, Trauma, Cardiovascular disease, Aortic dissection, Ectopic pregnancy, Myocardial infarction, Meningitis, Anaphylaxis, Seizures, Failure to diagnose
Dr. Karen Serrano, MD, is a board-certified, actively practicing emergency medicine physician with 15 years clinical experience in a broad range of practice settings. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospital, a Level 1 trauma and tertiary care referral center in Chapel Hill, NC. Her experience spans high-acuity academic centers as well as community and rural hospitals, giving her a broad perspective on emergency care in diverse medical settings. She is an experienced educator, playing a vital role in training emergency medicine residents and medical students.
Her areas of expertise include emergency medicine malpractice, failure to diagnose, treatment delays, trauma and critical care, toxicology, cardiovascular disease/myocardial infarction, stroke, and sepsis. She also has specialized knowledge in sexual assault evaluations and forensic medicine. Dr. Serrano is a published author in Tintinalli’s Emergency Medi...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Ohio
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP
ER Expert | Board Certified | Trial-Tested
Oklahoma
Emergency Medicine, Aviation & Aerospace
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Sepsis, Stroke, Trauma, Airway, Syncope, Pulmonary Embolism, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Aortic Dissection, Standard of Care, Failure to diagnose, Delayed diagnosis, Wrongful death, Emergency triage, Medical Malpractice, Appendicitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Anaphylaxis, TIA, Pneumonia
Dr. Jones is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and active full-time clinician with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. He provides clear, objective, and well-supported expert analysis in medical malpractice matters and is skilled at translating complex medical issues into concise, understandable opinions for non-medical audiences such as attorneys, judges, and juries.
Dr. Jones offers expert consultation in emergency medicine, aerospace medicine and operational medicine. His emergency medicine expertise includes case merit review, standard of care analysis, causation, medical chart review, deposition preparation, and trial testimony. His operational expertise includes military medicine, aviation-related medical issues, human performance under stress, fatigue physiology, operational risk assessment, trauma, and decision-making in remote and high-risk environments.
A residency-trained emergency physician and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, D...
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Kristen A Harris, FNP
Active Clinical Practice
Advanced Practice Medical Legal Consulting
Portland, Oregon
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care Medicine
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Family Medicine, Sepsis, Stroke, MI, heart attack, Infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism (PE), Medication Error, falls, urgent care, failure to refer, cancer, torsion, abscess, appendicitis, pneumonia, drug toxicity, aortic dissection, EMTALA
Board certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) in active clinical practice.
Extensive emergency room experience as well as outpatient clinical experience in family practice, pediatrics, urgent care and telemedicine.
Highly experienced expert witness.
Licensed in Oregon, Washington and Florida
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Chris Burke, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Oregon
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Airway Management, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Ectopic Pregnancy, Critical Care, Torsion (ovarian, testicular), Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims, Aortic Aneurysm
I am Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). My current clinical practice is a high volume community hospital in a major metropolitan area. ED volume >80k patients per year. I am recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Well versed in the standard of care in Emergency Medicine as a full time practicing physician.
Experience with credentials committee at community hospitals.
I also hold a clinical faculty position at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University.
Trusted to provide impartial and comprehensive evaluations based on the facts of the case.
I assist plaintiff and defense medical malpractice attorneys establish the standard of care, and identify breaches in compliance.
Experienced in preparing strategies in defense of litigation for health system attorneys, as well as reviewing third party claims and independent QA reviews.
I offer a complimentary introductory video call at your conveni...
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Kelley Pratt, MD
Emergency Medicine – Director, ED Ops & Policy
Oregon
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of Care, Causation, Delay in Diagnosis, Failure to Diagnose, ED Operations, ED Throughput, Triage (ESI), Boarding, Documentation, Hospital Policy, Transitions of Care, Disposition Decisions, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Airway Management, Procedural Complications, APP Supervision
Dr. Kelley Pratt is a board-certified emergency physician with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and academic experience. He serves as Emergency Department Medical Director and Medical Staff President at a high-performing community hospital with a strong track record of national recognition, CMS quality ratings, and patient experience awards.
Dr. Pratt completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Arizona, where he served as Chief Resident, and earned his MD from the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He holds faculty appointments at two medical schools, where he teaches clinical reasoning and emergency care.
In addition to active clinical practice, Dr. Pratt provides leadership in hospital quality and patient safety, offering a dual perspective that integrates frontline emergency care with systems-level oversight. His experie...
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Sameer Sinha, MD
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
State College, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine
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Sepsis, Stroke, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Cauda Equina Syndrome, Appendicitis, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Aortic Dissection, Airway, Procedural Sedation, Appendicitis , Meningitis, Fracture, Ectopic Pregnancy
Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute medical and traumatic conditions in emergency department settings. He has practiced in high-volume community and hospital-based emergency departments and has held leadership roles in clinical operations and quality improvement. Former clinical instructor working with residents and medical students. In addition to clinical practice, has participated in peer review as well as multidisciplinary committee work focused on quality assurance, risk reduction, and systems-based emergency care improvement.
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JAMES K WU, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease
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Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), Heart valve repair/replacement, TAVR, TEVAR, MitraClip/M-TEER, thoracic aortic aneurysm, septal myectomy/HCM, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Impella, lung cancer surgery, chest wall surgery, empyema, aortic dissection, lead extraction, chest trauma, Impella
I am a cardiothoracic surgeon currently practicing at Lehigh Valley Health Network. I obtained my BA degree in Chemistry at the University of Chicago. After college, I then continued at the University of Chicago for medical school. I am currently the Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery since 2017. My practice includes coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacements, aortic and aneurysm surgery, reoperations, TAVR, MitraClip, septal myectomy for HCM, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, lead extraction, procedures for atrial fibrillation, and lung cancer surgery.
I have been in practice since 2001.
I review cases for both the defense and the plaintiff.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Theo Leriotis, DO, FACEP
Experienced Board Certified Clinical EM Physician
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine
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Trauma, MI, Cardiac Emergency, Pulmonary Embolism, Appendiciits, Stroke, Sepsis, Airway Management, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Subarachnoid, Failure to Diagnose, Standard of Care, Mass Gathering, Crowd Medicine, Event Medicine, Media Consulting, EPIC, Patient Safety
I am an experienced board-certified emergency physician with deep understanding of complex emergency medical and trauma care, patient safety and mass gathering medicine. I specialize in standard of care, causation, negligence, medical malpractice and personal injury cases. I am involved in both plaintiff and defense cases. With a distinguished career spanning over a decade, I serve as a clinical professor, and as a EPIC physician builder. Giving me the ability to combine clinical excellence with a focus on education deep understanding of medical-legal nuances, making me a trusted resource for litigation support, case review, and expert testimony. Recognized as a Philadelphia Top Doctor in Emergency Medicine. I continue to engage in professional development and education to delver well researched opinions.
Prompt responses and timely review of all matters.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Rhode Island
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Andrew Nathanson, MD, FACEP, FAWM
Emergency Medicine & Water Sports Injuries
Bristol, Rhode Island
Emergency Medicine, Aquatics Safety
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Intubation, MI, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Epidural abscess, Aortic dissection, DVT, Pulmonary Embolism, Ischemia, Frostbite, Fracture, Ectopic Pregnancy, head trauma, emergency trauma, Intracranial Hemorrhage. Wilderness medicine, Drowning, Sailing injuries, Surfing injury
I am a Board Certified in Emergency Medicine since 1994. I am a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, working full-time clinically at 2 at hospitals for the last 30 years. One, a busy urban academic trauma center, the other a community hospital. I attended Ivy league College and am professor at an Ivy league medical school. Over my career I have been: Director of Quality Assurance, Chair of Morbidity and Mortality conference, served on the BOD, led a Medical School course, served on Peer-Review committees for insurance companies, taught hundreds of Emergency Medicine Residents, and been recipient of numerous teaching and research awards. I have been a Fellow in the American College of Emergency Medicine since 1997.
I lecture nationally on Error Reduction in emergency medicine, and internationally on Wilderness Medicine topics and have been a Fellow in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) since 2013 . I am the author of over a dozen peer-reviewed publications, a book, and ...
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Nicholas Lauerman, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Duke Trained - Former Duke Faculty
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Emergency Medicine
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Cardiac Arrest, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Stroke, Appendicitis, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Spinal Epidural Abscess, Medication Errors, Failure to diagnosis, Procedural Complications, Intubation
I am a board-certified, residency-trained emergency physician practicing for 15 years. I graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond with a BS in Chemistry and was an Academic All-American while running cross-country and track. I completed residency training at Duke University Hospital, serving as Chief Resident during my third year. I started my career as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Duke University Hospital, where I was awarded Faculty Clinician of the Year in 2014. In 2016, I transitioned to community practice in the Roper Saint Francis Health System in Charleston, South Carolina, where I continue to work as a full-time emergency physician. Our group staffs four hospital-based ERs and two freestanding ERs for RSFH, caring for diverse urban, suburban, and rural populations. Even though I am no longer in academics, I continue to enjoy teaching by serving as a preceptor for second-year Medical University of South Carolina PA students. I am passionate abou...
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
South Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
South Carolina
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
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Brian R. Pisula, MD, FAAEM
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Brian Pisula MD LLC
Tennessee
Emergency Medicine
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Care/assessment of prisoners, sepsis, heart attack/MI, trauma, airway, pulmonary embolism, stroke, meningitis, pneumonia, fractures, dislocation, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, aortic dissection, allergic reaction, PA/NP standard of care, spinal abscess, transfer, subarachnoid hemorrhage, psychiatric emergencies
Dr. Pisula is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 20,000 hours of clinical practice and experience evaluating and managing more than 40,000 patients in the emergency department setting. He currently practices full time in southern Georgia, with clinical responsibilities split between a regional medical center and a small community hospital, providing care in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments.
Dr. Pisula has extensive experience as a medical expert witness and has completed reviews in over 180 medical-legal cases since 2022. He has worked with both plaintiff and defense counsel and has provided testimony at deposition and trial.
He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has been recognized for excellence in patient care, including receipt of the 2024 Excellence in Care Award from SGMC Health.
Dr. Pisula is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mercer University with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience involv...
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Eileen M. Toloza-Thompson, MD
Emergency Medicine - Medical Expert Witness
Kerrville, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Assault, Brain Hemorrhage, Cholecystitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Ectopic Pregnancy, EMTALA, Fall, Geriatric, Myocardial Infarction, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Strangulated Bowel, Stroke / TIA, Supervision, Testicular Torsion, Throughput, Triage (ESI)
Dr. Toloza-Thompson has been actively practicing as a residency-trained/Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician in Texas for 20+ years. She served as Medical Director of her community-hospital Emergency Department for almost 17 years and was responsible for developing policies, overseeing departmental operations, performing quality and utilization reviews, and providing leadership to staff physicians and supervision to Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants). She also served as her site's Quality Director for 18+ years and continues to be involved with medical record reviews for quality assurance and process improvement. She has been retained as a medical expert in five medical malpractice cases and five criminal law cases.
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Dipan J Shah, MD, FACC
Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging Expert - Professor
Bellaire, Texas
Cardiovascular Disease, Radiology
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Cardiac MRI, MRI Safety, Valvular Heart Diease, Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Chest Pain, Valve Prosthesis, Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiac Imaging, Medical Device Failure, Coronary artery disease, Peripheral vascular disease, Aortic Dissection, Myocardial Infarction, Product Liability, Cardiomyopathy, Sudden Cardiac Death
Dipan J. Shah, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine and Expert in Cardiovascular Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Aortic Diseases, Cardiovascular Imaging, and MRI Safety
Dipan J. Shah, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, serving as Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Imaging and Director of the Cardiovascular MRI (CMR) Laboratory, Houston, Texas. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Shah is a globally recognized leader in cardiovascular imaging, specializing in CMR, MRI safety, and the evaluation of valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, myocardial viability, and aortic syndromes.
His clinical expertise includes interpreting complex imaging for conditions such as coronary artery disease, mitral valve prolapse, aortic dissection, and myocardial infarction, making him a sought-after consultant for high-stakes cases.
As an active researcher, Dr. Shah has secured grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, leading gro...
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Glenn Birnbaum, MD FACEP
Emergency Medicine - Failure to Diagnose Expert
Austin, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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Failure to Diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Motor vehicle accident, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, MI, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, PE, Aortic Aneurysm, Appendicitis, Ischemic Bowel, Stroke, TIA, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Infections
Hi, I’m Dr. Glenn Birnbaum, a residency-trained, board-certified Emergency Medicine Specialist and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. In addition to over 30 years’ experience in clinical practice as an emergency physician, I have extensive additional experience as core faculty for an emergency medicine residency training program, leadership of several high-volume, high-acuity emergency departments, and leadership of a large regional Emergency Physician group.
I specialize in Emergency Room Failure to Diagnose cases and have assisted attorneys in over 100 personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including frequent trial and deposition testimony in federal court and state courts nationwide.
As an emergency medicine expert, I diligently review the facts of the matter at hand, identify all the relevant issues, and provide an extensive analysis of the matter. Hallmarks of my work as an expert include: clear, consistent, well-supported opinions, explanatio...
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Sajid Khan, MD
Emergency Medicine Dr 15+ years Published Author
Houston, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, Sepsis, Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pneumonia, Fractures, Status Epilepticus, Aortic Dissection, AAA, Head Bleed, Urgent Care, Nurse Practitioner, CVA, Compartment Syndrome
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician and author of The Ultimate Emergency Medicine Guide, a comprehensive review book that is the highest-rated and most up-to-date text for Emergency Medicine physicians preparing to certify.
I am a member of AOA (the only national medical honor society in the world), served as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UMKC, and have worked in a variety of settings: from inner-city level 1 trauma centers serving 100,000 patients/year to 3-bed rural EDs. I’ve spent time as a Medical Director, Oral Boards examiner, and ACLS instructor.
I am also currently serving as the medical director of an Urgent Care and Mens' Health Clinic which has given me significant experience hiring and training nurse practitioners and physician assistants'. I frequently review medical bills and offer expert advice on usual and customary charges for attorney offices.
I am ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Suppor...
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Ryan Turkington, MD
Emergency Medicine ER Expert - Active Practice
San Antonio, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Heart Attack, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Shock, Meningitis, Fracture, Airway Management, Sedation, Critical Care, Infection
• Emergency Medicine Physician with over 7 years of experience as an attending physician
• Experience in multiple practice environments: level II and III trauma centers, community hospitals, large urban, suburban hospitals, and freestanding emergency departments
• Active clinical practice
• Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Turkington is an emergency medicine physician currently located in Texas with over 7 years of experience as an attending physician. He completed his emergency medicine residency in Louisiana and obtained his medical degree from McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. He has worked in numerous practice environments and has additional experience in teaching medical students and residents.
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Sohail Aslam, M.D.
Experienced, Practicing Emergency Physician
Austin, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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General Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary Embolism, Motor Vehicle Accident, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Sedation, Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Overdose, Central Line Placement, Appendicitis, Testicular Torsion, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Diagnosis Failure, Fractures
I have over 20 years of experience working as an Emergency Physician. I have worked at multiple different St. David's hospitals in the Austin, Texas area over that time. This includes time working at a Level II Trauma Center ER, a busy Community-Hospital ER, and Freestanding Emergency Rooms. I have skills diagnosing and treating a wide range of emergent and non-emergent conditions, including chest pain, headache, abdominal pain, gynecological complaints, lacerations, infections, sepsis, trauma, and more.
I am BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified. I've taught the Pediatric Advanced Life Support class to nurses and other medical providers in the past. I have been ATLS certified as well.
I served as Quality Assurance (QA) Director of the ER at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center for 3 years. In this role, I reviewed Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner charts for peer review. I also reviewed physician charts for quality assurance and peer review, including case reviews, morbid...
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Adam Canion, MD, FAAEM, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician - Full Time Practice
Canion Medical PLLC
Tyler, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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Intubation, Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, Pediatric Emergency, Head Trauma, Failure to diagnose, Sepsis, Trauma, Envenomation, Overdose, Malpractice
Full time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Has significant clinical experience at level 1 trauma centers, level 2 trauma centers, as well as associated critical access hospitals and freestanding emergency rooms. Has treated more than 30,000 patients in the emergency department. Recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as having expertise in pediatric, trauma, neurological, and cardiac resuscitation. Experience in chart review and standard of care evaluations. Undergraduate degree, Summa Cum Laude, in Health and Kinesiology. Expertise in resuscitation as well as life and limb saving emergency procedures. Serves on multiple clinical improvement committees including sepsis taskforce, national workforce committees and government relations committee. Experience in Children's Advocacy Center Medical Directorship and governor appointed Child Fatality Review Teams. Experience as c...
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Orlando Encarnacion, MD
Board Certified Emergency Medicine Expert
Austin, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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EKG interpretation, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Standard of Care, Stroke, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Appendicitis, Missed Fracture, Missed Diagnosis, Delay in diagnosis, Failure to treat, Failure to consult, Failure to admit, EMTALA, Airway management, Trauma management, Subarachnoid
Actively practicing, Board-Certified emergency medicine physician. Completed residency at the University of Cincinnati, former faculty at University of Texas at Houston. Expertise in emergency department standard of care, acute care management, missed or delayed diagnosis, treatment delay or failure, cardiac, neurologic, obstetric and sepsis emergencies, fracture evaluation, trauma, and documentation review. Available for case review, non-testifying consulting, and expert testimony.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Texas
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Paul Louis, MD
Experienced ER expert, full-time clinical practice
Medical Legal Consults
Texas
Emergency Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack/MI, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism/PE, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, Sepsis, Head trauma, EMTALA, Rape, Pyelonephritis, Veteran disability evaluator, PACT ACT, allergic reaction, suicide, psychosis
Dr. Louis is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is a full-time practitioner of emergency medicine at a community emergency department. He has had experience in a range of practice settings from urgent care facilities and free-standing emergency rooms to trauma centers. His patient population ranges from infants to elderly nursing home patients. He has experience diagnosing and treating multiple serious conditions and also has extensive experience working locum tenens in rural/critical access hospitals. In his career, he has supervised medical students, residents, PAs, and ARNPs. He is also a trained veteran disability evaluator. In his 23 years of practice, he has seen over 100,000 patients.
Website: https://medicallegalconsults.com
Email: DrLouis@medicallegalconsults.com
Phone: (561) 445-6674
Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude, in Neurobiological Sciences
Medical Degree: University of Miami.
He is lic...
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Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP
ER Expert | Board Certified | Trial-Tested
Dallas, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Aviation & Aerospace
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Sepsis, Stroke, Trauma, Airway, Syncope, Pulmonary Embolism, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Aortic Dissection, Standard of Care, Failure to diagnose, Delayed diagnosis, Wrongful death, Emergency triage, Medical Malpractice, Appendicitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Anaphylaxis, TIA, Pneumonia
Dr. Jones is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and active full-time clinician with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. He provides clear, objective, and well-supported expert analysis in medical malpractice matters and is skilled at translating complex medical issues into concise, understandable opinions for non-medical audiences such as attorneys, judges, and juries.
Dr. Jones offers expert consultation in emergency medicine, aerospace medicine and operational medicine. His emergency medicine expertise includes case merit review, standard of care analysis, causation, medical chart review, deposition preparation, and trial testimony. His operational expertise includes military medicine, aviation-related medical issues, human performance under stress, fatigue physiology, operational risk assessment, trauma, and decision-making in remote and high-risk environments.
A residency-trained emergency physician and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, D...
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Osiris T Johnson
Emergency Medicine Physician - Board Certified
Beaumont, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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Stroke, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Standard of Care, Rural & Urban Medicine, Myocardial Infarction/Heart Attack, Appendicitis, Failure to Diagnose, Causation Analysis, Sepsis, Airway Management, Medical Malpractice, Differential Diagnosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Medical Record Review, Aortic Dissection, Triage/Delay in Care, EMTALA
Phone Number: 813-470-0577
Email: osiris@johnsonmedlegal.com
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | MD, Georgetown University
I am an ABEM Board-Certified Emergency Physician in my 5th year of active clinical practice, offering objective medical-legal consultation and expert testimony. I earned my medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and I completed my Emergency Medicine Residency at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, a high-volume Level II Trauma Center in South Florida.
Currently, I serve as an attending physician at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, the only designated trauma center in Southeast Texas. My professional experience spans the most litigious and high-acuity regions of both Florida and Texas, including clinical work in Houston, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and the greater Miami/South Florida area. This extensive background allows me to provide authoritative analysis on the standard of care in major metropolitan areas, regional trau...
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Dennis P McKenna, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Vermont
Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration
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Failure to Diagnose, Standard of Care, Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Spinal Abscess, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aortic Dissection, Subarachnoid Hemorrhagez, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Pneumonia, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Asthma, Anaphylactic Shock, Suicide, Ischemic Bowel, EMTALA
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Hospital Executive | Medical–Legal Expert
Dr. Dennis P. McKenna is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, Full Professor at a medical college, former President and Chief Executive Officer of a multi-hospital health system, and retired U.S. Navy Medical Corps Captain. He brings more than 25 years of frontline clinical experience and senior executive leadership to the review, analysis, and testimony of medical malpractice matters involving emergency care, hospital systems, and physician decision-making. His clinical practice has included serving in multiple community hospitals, operational deployments as a battalion surgeon with the US Marines, and over 20 years as an attending physician at an academic Level I trauma center.
Dr. McKenna offers attorneys a rare combination of clinical practice, academic authority, hospital administrative expertise, and military operational leadership, providing immediate credibility in cases in...
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Karla Lacayo, MD FACEP
Vienna, Virginia
Emergency Medicine
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Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Airway Management, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion, Appendicitis, Orthopedic Injuries, Medical Necessity, EMTALA, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). 16 years of experience in Adult and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Practices full-time in a mid-sized community hospital, and supervises physician extenders. Worked as the sole provider in free-standing Emergency Department. Expert in standard of care in Emergency Medicine. Can assist with case review, expert witness testimony, opinions on medical malpractice and negligence. Medical Director for the Emergency Department, Chief of Staff for the Hospital. Serves on Credentials Committee, Quality Committee, and Peer Review Committee. Graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College, completed medical school at Northwestern University, and Emergency Medicine Residency at George Washington University. Licensed in Virginia. Fluent in Spanish.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, airway, cardiac arrest, Narrative report, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, Causation, Failure to diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Heart attack, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cauda equine, Stroke, Pneumonia
I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I’ve been practicing emergency medicine full time at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country for over ten years. I am co-chair of the Quality Improvement Committee, in which capacity I review systems and cases in a process to ensure patient safety. I also teach residents and medical students in my role as faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
You need an expert who can communicate effectively; that’s honest, prompt and efficient at a reasonable cost. I pride myself on these qualities, which I bring to case review, report writing and testimony. I write and speak convincingly on my area of expertise- without a bloated retainer. Give me a call, I’m always willing to discuss a case with no obligation.
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Kedar S Lavingia, MD, RPVI, FACS
Richmond, Virginia
Vascular Surgery
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aortic, aneurysm, vascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, gangrene, thoracic aneurysm disease, aortic dissection
Advanced Endovascular Aortic Fellowship, Beijing, China
March 2019-May 2019, Aortic Fellow
Stanford University, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Stanford, CA, Fellow
I am a board-certified vascular surgeon practicing at both a large academic medical center and a veterans hospital in the Richmond area. My clinical practice spans all aspects of vascular surgery including arterial and venous disease, open vascular surgical procedures and endovascular interventions, and medical management and surveillance of non-operative vascular disease. Procedures performed include carotid endarterectomy, carotid stenting (TCAR), thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, endovascular aneurysm repair, lower extremity bypass, peripheral endovascular interventions including balloon angioplasty and stenting.
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Jeffrey Morgan
Emergency medicine physician
Moseley, Virginia
Emergency Medicine
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Emergency medicine, Medical malpractice, Chest pain, Pulmonary embolism, Trauma, Emergency department, Missed diagnosis, Myocardial infarction, Aortic dissection, Traumatic injury, ER physician, Delay in diagnosis, Stroke, Abdominal pain, Death, Standard of care, Failure to diagnose, sepsis, Head injury, Disability
Jeffrey David Morgan, MD
Board-Certified Emergency Physician | Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship-Trained
Richmond, Virginia
(502) 468-3872 | jeffrymorgan224@gmail.com
Dr. Jeffrey David Morgan is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over 10 years of experience in high-acuity emergency care. He maintains an active full-time clinical practice in a community emergency department and brings extensive leadership experience as a former Emergency Department Medical Director.
Dr. Morgan provides independent, objective medical-legal consultation for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. His expertise includes emergency department standard of care, missed or delayed diagnosis, sepsis, trauma, point-of-care ultrasound, and emergency department systems and throughput issues.
He is experienced in peer review, patient safety, and emergency department operations and provides clear, well-supported opinions grounded in current emergency medicine practice.
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Maseer A Bade, MD, FACS, RPVI
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Reston, Virginia
Vascular Surgery
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Vascular, Endovascular, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, AAA, EVAR, Thoracic Aneurysm, TEVAR, PVD, PAD, Bypass, Angioplasty, Stent, Atherectomy, TCAR, Thrombolysis, Thrombectomy, Dialysis, AV Fistula / AV Graft, Aortic Dissection, Carotid
DEFENSE & PLAINTIFF CASES
10 YEARS OF EXPERT WITNESS, DEPOSITION, & TRIAL EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYMENT:
Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates, P.C. (Past Partner)
Vascular Surgery Associates, LLC (Past Partner)
Inova Vascular (Inova Medical Group) - Present
APPOINTMENTS:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Howard University
Clinical Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University
Assistant Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia
Attending Vascular Surgeon, Inova Health General Surgery Residency Program
Attending Vascular Surgeon, Inova Health-Walter Reed Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program
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Nate Wood, M.D.
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, & Administration
Mercer Island, Washington
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of Care, Documentation, Negligent Discharge, Delayed Diagnosis, Airway Management, Pediatrics, Procedures, Pulmonary Embolism, APC Oversight, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Psychiatric, Sepsis, Torsion testicular & ovarian, Spinal Cord Injury, EMTALA, Wrongful Death
Dr. Wood is board-certified in Emergency Medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience in Emergency Medicine. He served six years as an Emergency Department Medical Director and seven years as an Urgent Care Medical Director, with leadership roles spanning quality improvement, risk management, documentation standards, and APC oversight. He also served as CEO of a physician-led emergency group staffing multiple departments within the Swedish Health System in Washington State.
Dr. Wood specializes in emergency and urgent care malpractice claims, documentation analysis, and administrative standards of care. His real-world leadership and ongoing clinical practice provide a strong foundation for expert analysis and opinion on clinical, administrative, and APC oversight risk. He offers a full range of consulting services, including case screening and merit review, standard of care and causation analysis, chart and documentation review, literature support, expert report wri...
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Kristen A Harris, FNP
Active Clinical Practice
Advanced Practice Medical Legal Consulting
Washington
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care Medicine
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Family Medicine, Sepsis, Stroke, MI, heart attack, Infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism (PE), Medication Error, falls, urgent care, failure to refer, cancer, torsion, abscess, appendicitis, pneumonia, drug toxicity, aortic dissection, EMTALA
Board certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) in active clinical practice.
Extensive emergency room experience as well as outpatient clinical experience in family practice, pediatrics, urgent care and telemedicine.
Highly experienced expert witness.
Licensed in Oregon, Washington and Florida
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Kelley Pratt, MD
Emergency Medicine – Director, ED Ops & Policy
Ridgefield, Washington
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of Care, Causation, Delay in Diagnosis, Failure to Diagnose, ED Operations, ED Throughput, Triage (ESI), Boarding, Documentation, Hospital Policy, Transitions of Care, Disposition Decisions, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Airway Management, Procedural Complications, APP Supervision
Dr. Kelley Pratt is a board-certified emergency physician with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and academic experience. He serves as Emergency Department Medical Director and Medical Staff President at a high-performing community hospital with a strong track record of national recognition, CMS quality ratings, and patient experience awards.
Dr. Pratt completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Arizona, where he served as Chief Resident, and earned his MD from the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He holds faculty appointments at two medical schools, where he teaches clinical reasoning and emergency care.
In addition to active clinical practice, Dr. Pratt provides leadership in hospital quality and patient safety, offering a dual perspective that integrates frontline emergency care with systems-level oversight. His experie...
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Chris Burke, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
Vancouver, Washington
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Airway Management, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Ectopic Pregnancy, Critical Care, Torsion (ovarian, testicular), Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims, Aortic Aneurysm
I am Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). My current clinical practice is a high volume community hospital in a major metropolitan area. ED volume >80k patients per year. I am recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Well versed in the standard of care in Emergency Medicine as a full time practicing physician.
Experience with credentials committee at community hospitals.
I also hold a clinical faculty position at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University.
Trusted to provide impartial and comprehensive evaluations based on the facts of the case.
I assist plaintiff and defense medical malpractice attorneys establish the standard of care, and identify breaches in compliance.
Experienced in preparing strategies in defense of litigation for health system attorneys, as well as reviewing third party claims and independent QA reviews.
I offer a complimentary introductory video call at your conveni...
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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
West Virginia
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
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Kelly Carter, MD, FACEP
HealthAdvise
Verona, Wisconsin
Emergency Medicine
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Airway Management, Central Line Placement, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, epidural abscess, aortic dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, pediatric emergency, Head Trauma, Billing, Cost Analysis, Emergency trauma
Kelly Carter graduated in the top third of her class from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School. She completed her Emergency Medicine Residency at the Pitt County Memorial Hospital/Brody School of Medicine and was Chief Resident for one year. She is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Kelly has been an emergency medicine physician for 16 years. She also has experience as a telemedicine physician, and was Co-Founder and CEO of Brily Innovations, a company using technology to create products that improved patient care, reduce financial loss and improve efficiency in the emergency department.
In her current role Kelly is assisting in charting efficiency through improving EPIC and Cerner templates, phrases, and lists, and gives individual coaching to improve documentation and reimbursement. She has over five years of experience in EPIC, Cerner, and Medhost, and has completed the EPIC Power User Course. She is serving her fourth year on the ...