Cardiac Arrest Expert Witnesses
Cardiac arrest 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 cardiac arrest. The cardiac arrest expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Correctional Healthcare, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Electrophysiology, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care, Hospital Administration, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Legal Nurse Consulting, and Medical Management.
Robert Belfer, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Birmingham, Alabama
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Cardiac arrest, Sepsis, Testicular torsion, Meningitis, Child abuse, Trauma, Fractures, Pneumonia, Respiratory arrest, Cardiorespiratory arrest, Volvulus
Dr. Belfer is a Board-Certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine clinician with over 30 years of experience in caring for ill and injured children in tertiary care Pediatric Emergency departments.
He is a frequent speaker both regionally and nationally in the field of Pediatric Emergency Medicine; topics include: "Life-Threatening Infections", "Septic-Appearing Infant", "Non-Traumatic Surgical Emergencies", "Upper Airway Emergencies", "Sepsis", "Pediatric Resuscitation", "Pediatric Status Epilepticus and Febrile Seizures", "Evaluation of the Febrile Infant", "Pediatric Rashes", "Orthopedic Emergencies" and "Pediatric Appendicitis".
Dr. Belfer is the HOST of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast [www.chop.edu/pempodcast] which currently has over 50,000 downloads from national and international listeners.
Tyler M Dunn, MD
Anesthesiologist/Pain Management Physician
TMD MD PLLC
Gilbert, Arizona
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine
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Expert Witness, Medical Malpractice, Life Care Planning, Chronic Pain, Life Support, Nerve Blocks, Airway Management, Disability, Narcotics, Cardiac Arrest, Hypoxic Brain Injury, Nerve Injury, Medication Error, Drug Interactions
Paul M. McHale, M.D.
Integrity Medical Expert Witness Services
Tempe, Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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Airway management, cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, trauma care, stroke care, hyperbaric medicine, psychiatric emergencies, Emergency Medical Services, Air Medical, ED management, MD & APP Education, EMTALA, Detox, Emergency department logistics, telehealth, triage, sepsis
I am a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician, with over 20 years of experience. After attending University of Minnesota, he completed residency at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. To this day, he continues to actively care for patients across a broad spectrum of ED’s, from a Level 1 Trauma Center with comprehensive Stroke & Cardiac care, to stand alone Emergency Departments & smaller hospitals that have far fewer available resources.
Prior experience in case reviews and depositions, including both plaintiff & defense. Attended SEAK’s How to Start, Build & Run a Successful Expert Witness Practice & SEAK’s How to Excel as an Expert Witness in Medical Malpractice Cases. My initial interest in this career came after my own personal deposition, in which my lawyer remarked "you should look into being an expert witness".
Expert Medical Witness work is an important part of my career, and one I expect to continue to grow. However, I am still an active physician and plan to ...
Akash Desai, MD, FACEP
Desai Medical Inc
San Diego, California
Ultrasound, Emergency Medicine
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Trauma, Cardiac Arrest, Myocardial Infarction, Electrocardiography, Diabetic, Torsion, Respiratory Failure, Intubation, Shock, Sepsis, CVC, Biliary, Block, Abscess, EMTALA, Airway, Narcotic Prescription, Seizure, Overdose, Stroke
Board certified emergency medicine physician in active clinical practice in California. The inaugural Director of Emergency Ultrasound at the University of California, San Diego East Campus, performing quality assurance, case review, and teaching for point-of-care ultrasound applications performed hospital-wide. Completed residency training at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, and fellowship training in Advanced Clinical Bedside Ultrasound at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA. Experience as faculty instructor at national meetings for the American College of Emergency Physicians and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Published author on topics including health care power of attorney and point-of-care emergency ultrasound. Editor of the 2022 American Board of Emergency Medicine EM Model which outlines the official standards-of-training for emergency medicine residencies across the United States. Former Chair and Vice Chair of the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association...
Clarisse J Glen, MD
Sacramento, California
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine
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Respiratory Failure, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Septic Shock, Cardiac Arrest, Asthma, COPD, Pulmonary Embolism, Airway management, TB, Lung Cancer, Ventilators, Aspiration pneumonia, Narcolepsy, Sleep Apnea, REM Behavior Disorder, Sleep Deprivation, Daytime sleepiness, Drowsy driving
Dr. Glen is a quadruple board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine and has over 15 years of experience caring for adult patients. She has focused on her three subspecialties over the past 10 years.
She has expertise in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including intubation, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and the placement of central, arterial lines and chest tubes and is skilled at interpreting chest imaging, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), point-of-care ultrasound and sleep studies, among other areas. In her Sleep practice, she manages patients suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness due to a diversity of sleep disorders.
She is passionate about excellence and is committed to delivering, and empowering others to deliver a high standard of medical care. She has served on her hospital's Quality Committee, contributing to the evaluation and enhancement of physician care standards, and is currently...
Pramod Krishnamurthy, MD
Praxis Med Experts
Fremont, California
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
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Pulmonary, Pulmonary Critical Care, Interventional Pulmonology, Critical Care, Sepsis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, Complicated Chest Infections, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, Emphysema, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure, Severe Infections, Covid-19, Pulmonary Edema, Embolism
Pramod Krishnamurthy, MD, MPH is board-certified in Pulmonology Critical Care and Interventional Pulmonology and is an Associate Medical Director at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in the Bay Area, California. Dr. Krishnamurthy has a busy outpatient pulmonology practice and in addition practices critical care medicine at El Camino Hospital and Sutter Eden Medical Center. He has clinical privileges at four Bay Area hospitals ( El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, Sutter Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, Washington Hospital in Fremont, and San Ramon Regional Hospital). His special interests include lung nodules, lung cancer, COPD, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, critical care medicine including sepsis and respiratory failure.
Fellowships:
-Pulmonary Medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
July 2009 – June 2011
-Critical Care Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
July 2007 – June 2008
-Interventional Pulmonology
Hen...
Grace Lozinski, MD
HealthAdvise
Newport Beach, California
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist
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Pulmonary Diseases, asthma, inhalational disorders, DVT, lung infections, COPD, COVID, Aspiration Pneumonia. Disability, Cardiovascular Disease, Chest Pain, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Pacemaker, Sepsis, Stroke, Anticoagulation, Blood Thinner,GI Bleed
Dr. Grace Lozinski, MD is an internist in Newport Beach, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). In her 24 years of experience, Dr. Lozinski has specialized in treating patients with Chronic Kidney disease, high cholesterol, Ischemic Heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Lozinski served as Chief Quality Officer for a nationally ranked health care system in Southern California for five years. She provided clinical leadership over quality and optimization of clinical services. She has expertise in hospital operations and key initiatives such as patient safety, transitions of care, mortality reduction, readmission reduction and organizational process improvement.
Education &Training
Medical School
New York Medical College class of 2000
Residency
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
Internal Medicine 2000-2003
Certification & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2002-2025
American Board of Internal Medicine
Profes...
Peter A Meaney
Pediatric Critical Care Expert Witness, 22+ Years
Menlo Park, California
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist
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Sepsis, Multi-Organ Failure, Respiratory Failure, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), Cardiac Surgery, Shock, Septic Shock, Pediatric Critical Care, Trauma, Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Post-Operative Care
I am a double board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric critical care physician with over 22 years of clinical experience, including 16 years at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and 6 years at Stanford University. Throughout my career, I have held numerous clinical leadership positions, including overseeing pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and spearheading quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes.
My expertise spans a wide range of critical pediatric conditions, such as respiratory failure, sepsis, multi-organ failure, cardiac arrest, and trauma. I have in-depth experience managing complex cases requiring advanced interventions like ECMO, CRRT, and mechanical ventilation. My work in both leading academic medical centers has equipped me with a deep understanding of pediatric critical care protocols and the standard of care in high-stakes medical environments.
As an expert medical witness, I have provided testimony in cases involving med...
Herald Ostovar, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician - Scripps
Herald Ostovar, MD Professional Association
San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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CPR, Torsion, Ectopic, Hemorrhage, Cardiac Arrest, Heart Failure, Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Meningitis, Aneurysm, Accident, Fracture, EMTALA, Trauma, Error, Wound, Infection, Abscess, Ischemia
Dr. Herald Ostovar is an actively practicing, full-time, Board Certified, Emergency Medicine physician. His scope of practice has ranged from small, single coverage emergency departments to large multispecialty trauma centers and children's hospitals. He has worked with and helped implement various EMRs including, EPIC, Cerner, Meditech and Medhost. He is residency trained and certified in bedside ultrasound. He has also been involved in physician group contract negotiation and mediation. He holds active medical licenses in multiple states, including CA, and TX. He is well versed and adept at multiple emergency procedures such as endotracheal intubation, direct and video laryngoscopy, lumbar puncture, fracture and joint reductions, trauma and cardiac resuscitation, procedural sedation. He also has many hours of training and experience as a flight physician. He is available to work as an expert for both plaintiff and defense.
Aisha Shaheen, MD, MHA
AWS Surgical, Inc.
Rolling Hills Estates, California
Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery
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Surgical Critical Care, ICU Medicine, Shock, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Cardiac arrest, Emergency airway, Intubation, Respiratory failure, COVID, Pneumonia, Pulmonary embolism (PE), Central line, Procedural complications, Infections, Tele-ICU, Medical records review
Dual board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery with additional certification obtained in Bariatrics Surgery. In active clinical practice focusing on Surgical Critical Care and ICU Medicine. Experienced as an ICU Medical Director as well as with quality improvement metrics and clinical optimization. I take care of general Medical and Surgical Critical Care patients in a variety of settings including academic, community, rural and tele-ICU. Able to provide objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases. CV available upon request.
Matthew B Tash, MD
Pediatric and Adult Anesthesiology Expert Witness
Tash Consulting LLC
Studio City, California
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology
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Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia, Thoracic Anesthesia, Neuro Anesthesia, Critical Care, Trauma, Cardiac Arrest, Perioperative, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Recovery Room, Medication Error, Malpractice, Negligence, Anesthesia, Vascular Anesthesia, Robotics, Neonatal
Dr. Matthew Tash, MD is a board-certified Anesthesiologist, double boarded in both Pediatric Anesthesiology and Adult Anesthesiology. He treats patients of all ages from minutes-old through end-of-life. His primary expertise and niche is as a Pediatric Airway Expert AND as an expert in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest and Rapid Response in hospital settings.
He has worked for many years in a tertiary-care hospital performing in an inpatient and outpatient (ambulatory) setting. Dr. Tash’s expertise is in clinical anesthesiology of children and adults of all ages. His expertise is in preoperative histories, exams, and assessments including surgical candidacy and airway evaluation. He is an expert in intra-operative anesthetic management for most procedures. He has extensive practice in post-operative care. He has consulted for the Pediatric Head and Neck Surgical Department as well as performing in a role as a long-time consultant to the head of the Obstetrical Anesthesia Subdivision. Dr. Ta...
Brooks Walsh, MD
New Haven, Connecticut
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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Ultrasound, electrocardiogram, chest pain, heart attack, myocardial infarction, heart failure, cardiac arrest, ACLS, pulmonary embolism, hypertension, aorta, dissection, pericardial effusion, tamponade, aneurysm, fibrillation, arrhythmia, resuscitation, Excited Delirium
Residency trained EM at Yale, boarded in EM, 10 + years experience urban environment.
I am versed in all aspects of emergency medicine, but I have focused on cardiovascular problems in my research and education.
I have published numerous academic articles and produced educational material about the use of the ECG and bedside ultrasound to diagnose cardiac and respiratory conditions, including MI, CHF, PE, pre-eclampsia with pulmonary edema, pericardial tamponade, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, coronary artery dissection, management of arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, evaluation of chest pain, evaluation of shortness of breath, and other cardio-respiratory problems.
Additionally, I was a paramedic for 5 years before medical school, and maintain a relationship with EMS currently.
I am prepared to discuss excited delirium and cardiac arrest in custody, whether in the ED or in the prehospital context.
Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Connecticut
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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ACLS, airway, cardiac arrest, appendicitis, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, CHF, 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 have brought to years of 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.
Jeremy M. Archer, MD, MS
Pediatric Cardiologist - Experienced Expert
Gainesville, Florida
Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
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Aortic Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, HLHS, Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition, Truncus Arteriosus, AV Canal, Double Outlet Right Ventricle, DORV, Myocarditis, Cardiac Arrest, Sudden Death, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pectus Excavatum, POTS, Echocardiogram, Echo, Electrocardiogram, EKG, ECG
Award-winning, double board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist with rich clinical experience. Faculty and leadership positions at top-ten pediatric heart centers. Well-published writer, editor, and national public speaker with outstanding communication skills and over 25 years teaching experience. Pediatric cardiology editor for a leading clinical reference (Dynamed), and past reviewer for multiple scientific journals. Educated at Princeton University (summa cum laude) and the University of Florida (MD and Master’s in Health Outcomes). Special expertise in preoperative and postoperative congenital heart disease care, fetal echocardiography, sports cardiology and sudden death, pulmonary hypertension, dysautonomia, POTS and chest wall abnormalities. Consults as an expert witness for plaintiff's and defense counsel and independent organizations.
Santa J. Bartholomew, M.D., FAAP, FCCM
PME Consulting, LLC
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), TBI, Child Abuse, Munchausen (MSP), Respiratory Failure, Burn Care, Sepsis, Shock, Post-Op Care, Congenital Heart Disease, COVID, Meningitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Craniofacial Disorders, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO, Pediatric Asthma, Poisoning
Dr. Santa J. Bartholomew (formerly Santa J. Johnston, M.D.) is an award-winning Pediatrician with more than 30 years of clinical experience, and is a distinguished medical educator serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at two esteemed medical universities. She is double-boarded by the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care medicine.
Her primary specialty has been Pediatric Critical Care medicine since 1990, and Dr. Bartholomew has practiced for decades in nearly every conceivable setting from state-of-the-art quaternary care centers, to large academic centers and level I trauma centers with very busy Pediatric Emergency Departments and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). She has worked in many small and medium-sized community hospitals throughout the nation including Alaska, and has traveled around the world to serve patients in remote areas.
Practice roles have consisted of Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Emergency C...
Eric J Berkowitz, MD, FACC, FHRS
Cardiac Arrhtyhmia Service
Boca Raton, Florida
Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Catheter Ablation, Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Extraction, Arrhythmia, Antiarrhythmic drug, Anticoagulation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Cardiac Arrest, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Stroke, Syncope, Cardiac Resynchronization, Echocardiography, Remote Monitoring
I am currently a board certified cardiac electrophysiologist practicing in South Florida. I am a partner at Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, which I joined after the completion of my training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Yale University/Yale-New Haven Hospital. I am also board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography and am board-eligible in critical care medicine.
I currently practice all aspects of clinical and invasive cardiac electrophysiology, performing >500 device implants/replacements(PPMs, ICDs, SICDs, Leadless PPMs, ILRs, LAAO), >50 extractions(laser lead extraction) and >200 ablations(SVT, AF, VT) yearly. I remain involved in academic medicine and research, currently holding the title of Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
Timothy G Carroll, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Critical Care, Hospitalist and ER
Pensacola, Florida
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Transport, Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Sedation, Pediatric Cardiac Care, sepsis, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, ECMO
My name is Timothy Carroll and I I have extensive clinical experience in Pediatric hospital medicine, Pediatric emergency medicine and Pediatric critical care. I am focused on education as a professor of pediatrics and quality improvement.
I was heavily involved in intra-collegiate debate and took 2nd in the country in the 1996 CEDA national debate championships. I attended medical school at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS and trained in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX. I am board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.
I have extensive clinical experience in Pediatric hospital medicine, Pediatric emergency medicine and Pediatric critical care. I practiced pediatric emergency medicine for 4 years at Children’s Medical Center Dallas which is the busiest pediatric ER in the country. I have been practicing pediatric critical care and hospital medicine for over 15 years at tertiary and qu...
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.
Joshua Herskovic, MD
HealthAdvise
Boca Raton, Florida
Anesthesiology
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Difficult intubations, airway trauma, airway management, obstructive sleep apnea, intraoperative codes, code blue, cpr, cardiac arrest, hypoxia, hypotension. anesthetic drug interactions, toxicities, patient positioning, intraoperative burn injury, central lines, arterial line, allergies
Dr. Herskovic is a Board Certified Physician Anesthesiologist with background in medical device development. He has over 15 years of experience as a practicing anesthesiologist in a busy private practice. Prior to medicine he worked in the medical device industry as a mechanical engineer. He continues to use his engineering background to provide assistance to start up medical device companies. This assistance includes medical device R&D, CAD design, rapid prototyping & 3D printing, and low volume manufacturing techniques. He also provides consulting services to established medical device & pharmaceutical companies.
Having worked in the medical device industry as a mechanical engineer he understands engineering limitations a device may have; while, as a physician and end user he understands how the device will be used along with the need to efficiently utilize a physician's time. His unique background gives him a strong understanding of medical device failure and associated med...
Benny Menendez, MD
Boca Raton , Florida
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Abdominal emergencies, Cardiac arrest, Fractures, Orthopedic emergency, Strokes, Airway emergencies, Diverticulitis complications, Head injuries, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissections, Ectopic pregnancy, Heart attacks, Respiratory emergencies, Appendicitis, Falls, Myocardial infraction, Sepsis
Board-certified Emergency Physician with 30 years of experience in one of the busiest ER/Trauma/Stroke center (Broward health Medical Center) in Broward County Florida with 25 years of directorship, and providing high-quality patient care in acute care setting. Affiliated to multiple teaching institutions and member of Quality Committee for many years. Also 13 years as an Airway Physician for the NFL (Miami Dolphins team).
Available as an expert witness in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia etc.
Dr. Erin Rose, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC
Erin Rose & Associates, Inc.
Naples, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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surgical site infections, critical care, trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, nurse practitioner, acute care, medication errors, legal consulting, urgent care, cardiovascular, sepsis, record tampering, spinal injuries, sexual assault, abuse and neglect, ICU, personal injury, nurse, standard of care
Dr. Rose is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experienced in critical care and emergency medicine. She has her doctorate degree and a subspecialty in cardiovascular. Her experience includes over 19 years of emergency, intensive care, flight nursing, and trauma (Level I & II). In addition to her clinical experience, she also holds an academic appointment as a professor at the University of South Alabama instructing both master's and doctorate courses.
Dr. Rose has occupied the role of testifying expert and legal consultant on many cases with both plaintiff & defense including medical malpractice, mass tort, personal injury, worker’s compensation, product liability, and criminal cases across the United States.
Legal consulting services include but are not limited to: screening cases for merit, medical record assessment, and case analysis, researching and qualifying the validity of studies relied upon by all parties, interviewing plaintiff and defense clients/key witnesses/experts,...
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...
Alex Zajac, MD
A to Z Expert Witness Services
Wellington, Florida
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology
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General Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Neonatal Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, Hypoxic Brain Injury, Cardiac Arrest, Difficult Airway, Lost Airway, Hypoxia, Spine Surgery, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Sedation, Medication Errors, Nerve Injury, Positioning
Award-winning dual board-certified anesthesiologist and pediatric anesthesiologist who trained at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Licensed in the state of Florida and works full-time as an anesthesiologist/pediatric anesthesiologist at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Palm Beach International Surgery Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Extensive experience with medical direction; supervising certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified anesthesiologist assistants as well as solo practice. Multiple publications and grand rounds presentations.
Dr. Zajac serves as a medical expert witness in the fields of anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology. Dr. Zajac can opine on standard of care and medical malpractice for either plaintiff or defense counsel and is adept in providing his expert opinion on events that occur during the perioperative time period. Unblemished record and highly responsive to emails and phone cal...
Alfredo Ceballos, MD
Anesthesiology Expert - 15 Years Experience
Naperville, Illinois
Anesthesiology
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Cardiac, Cardiac Anesthesia, Invasive Monitoring, TEE, Thoracic, Obstetric, Ultrasound, EMR, Department Chair, Surgery Center, Ambulatory, Intraoperative Monitoring, Cardiac Arrest, Difficult Intubation, Difficult Airway, Regional, Neuro, Neuroanesthesia, Off-site, General Anesthesia
Previous Chair of the Department of Anesthesia, Central Dupage Hospital, Northwestern Medicine - Extensive experience with chart review for medical errors and poor outcomes.
Fellowship trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist
14 years of practice at the same Top Ranked Hospital, no adverse events, no judgments or court on my record.
Practiced Cardiac Anesthesiology in a Top Rated Hospital for 14yrs
Have been using EMR (Epic) for over 10 years, developed a clear understanding of how to interpret data in an electronic chart and its nuances.
I practice Cardiac, Thoracic, Neurosurgical, Orthopedic, Oncological, Obstetric, Ambulatory and General Anesthesia.
Over 15 years experience with ultrasound use for regional anesthesia and invasive line placement.
Asif Masood, MD, M.Sc
Pediatric Cardiology/General Pediatric MD Consult
MD Experts and Consultants LLC
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
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Echocardiogram, Echo, Electrocardiogram, EKG, ECG, Fetal echo, Adult Congenital, AV Canal, Septal defect, Aortic stenosis, Hypoplastic left heart, HLHS, Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition, Truncus Arteriosus, Double outlet RV, DORV, Myocarditis, Cardiac arrest, Sudden death
I am board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology and 11 years experience working with top Pediatric Cardiac programs in the area. I have active medical license in 23 states. I have several publications on various topics and have presented at several forums on numerous occasions. I hold senior faculty position at two renowned institutions and very actively teach at all levels. I have a M.Sc. in Clinical Research. I actively manage complicated patients and like to be informed of current literature and developments. Before Cardiology I also have several years of working and teaching experience as an outpatient/inpatient pediatrician. Residency at LSU Shreveport and Fellowship at Rush University Chicago. I like to see my patients active and work with them for sports participation in congenital/acquired heart disease. Consult as an expert for plaintiff and defendant and other organizations.
Dr Linda L. Morris, Ph.D., APN, CCNS, FCCM
Dr Linda L. Morris
Darien, Illinois
Critical Care Medicine, Nurse
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tracheostomy specialist, critical care, respiratory nursing, adult nursing, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, nurse, acute care, medical malpractice, nursing standard of care, tracheostomy care, personal injury
Linda Morris is a certified clinical nurse specialist in critical care, who provides consultation and expert testimony in medical-legal cases.
Over 30 years experience in health care, including positions in the clinical environment, education, and academia.
Advanced practice nurse for respiratory care and tracheostomy specialist.
Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.
Tracheostomy specialist and co-editor / author of the new book, Tracheostomies: The Complete Guide, 2nd Ed. (Morris & Afifi, 2021, Benchmark Health Publishing).
Speaker who has developed and presented hundreds of formal and informal programs to numerous professional, civic, and community groups.
Clinical consulting for tracheostomy patients (improving care; developing policies, protocols, teaching, etc.)
Andrew Garff, MD
Potomac, Maryland
Emergency Medicine
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stroke care, sepsis, airway management, cardiac arrest, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, appendicitis, epidural abscess, ectopic pregnancy, diabetic ketoacidosis, arrhythmias, trauma care, tertiary care ERs, rural EDs, telehealth, EHR
I am a board-certified Emergency Physician with over 20 years of experience currently working in a rural Emergency Department as well as a Telemedicine provider. I have provided emergency care to well over 80,000 patients. I have served as an Emergency Physician in sites ranging from major metropolitan areas to small rural EDs - mostly in Arizona and Maryland. Currently I am licensed in Maryland, Arizona, California, and Washington.
I have been a Medical Director for over 4 years and ED Chairman for 2 years. I served on numerous hospital committees ranging from sepsis and critical care to a covid committee. I stay up to date with over 70 CME hours yearly as well as constantly interacting with colleagues and patients.
I have started my own medical business, and realize the importance of communicating medical issues/conditions in a way all can understand. I treat everyone with respect and would be welcomed back at any hospital I have worked. I can summarize my opinions as well as pr...
Gabriel J Hauser, MD, MBA, FCCM, FAAP
Pediatric Critical Care Physician - Georgetown
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Rockville, Maryland
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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sepsis, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, pediatrics, critical care, pneumonia, respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, newborn, brain injury, infection, respiratory distress, stridor, heart failure, meningitis, child abuse, bronchiolitis, asthma, shock, airway obstruction
I am a practicing pediatric intensive care physician. I also practice pediatric sedation. I have practiced pediatric intensive care since 1989. I am professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine. In the past I have held the positions of Chief Medical Officer of St. Christopher Hospital for Children, Director of the Pediatric ICU Director of Pediatric Inpatient Services and Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, and in these roles I have dealt with the Standard of Care for pediatricians and pediatric specialists.
I am board certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and am a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and College of Critical Care Medicine.
I have been serving as expert witness for over 25 years.
My areas of expertise are acute, emergency and critical care pediatrics and pediatric sedation.
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 matters. He is also a chief medical officer and experienced health tech expert retained for his experience with medical devices and products.
Board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and highly experienced expert witness, having reviewed over 400 cases and having testified 15 times in the past 2 years. R...
Paola Vietoris, RN, BSN
DUNKIRK, Maryland
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Critical Care, Sedation, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, child abuse, Liver, Kidney, Pancreatic and Intestinal Transplantation, Peds Gastroenterology, Peds Hematology/Oncology, Seizures, Procedural Sedation, Pre-op and post-op surgical care
I am a full-time practicing RN with over 30 years' experience working in a pediatric ICU at a major medical institution in Washington, DC. My work primarily is with critically ill newborns and young adults. Skills and experience include caring for patients in multisystem organ failure, respiratory distress, respiratory failure, liver, small bowel, pancreatic and kidney transplant, neurological, pre-op and post-op surgical care, and neurosurgical diseases, infectious diseases, non-accidental trauma (NAT) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Consistent focus on evidence-based nursing care as well as other nursing standards.
I am a licensed registered nurse (RN) with an unrestricted nursing license in 35 states and the District of Columbia.
My extensive experience enables me to provide expert witness services to attorneys and other legal professionals.
Available for consultation, case evaluation, deposition and testimony.
Ilan Mizrahi, MD
Harvard Faculty Anesthesiology & Critical Care
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brookline, Massachusetts
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
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General Anesthesia, Postoperative complications, Critical Care, ICU, Difficult Airway, ACLS, Shock, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Perioperative medicine, PACU, Orthopedic anesthesia, General surgery, Endoscopy, Airway Management, Spinal Anesthesia, Informed Consent, Central Line, Cardiac Arrest
Dr. Ilan Mizrahi is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified, anesthesiologist and critical-care intensivist in active practice at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Mizrahi has expertise in all aspects of anesthesiology: preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care. He can provide an expert opinion on the anesthesia standard-of-care during surgery, and on the postoperative management if the patient has a complication after surgery (in the recovery room/PACU or on the floor).
Dr. Mizrahi's expertise extends beyond the operating room, as he is an attending physician in the ICU, with expertise in the care of critically ill surgical and medical patients He can provide guidance on the standard-of-care for patients throughout their hospitalization. This includes failure-to-rescue for patients with complications that are not recognized or treated in a timely fashion. He is the director of Quality Improvement in the Surgical ICU at MGH, and reviews all cas...
Benjamin A. White, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine
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Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Appendicitis, Allergic Reaction, Emergency Procedures, Foreign Bodies, Trauma, Fracture
Benjamin A. White, MD is a board-certified emergency physician at the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He also currently serves as the Director of the Center for Emergency Medicine Innovation, and the Director of ED Observation. He also serves as the Director of Patient Experience for Mass General Brigham (MGB) Emergency Medicine. He previously served as Director of Clinical Operations at MGH, and chair of the ED Operations Committee, a group charged with overseeing the systems, processes and procedures that support optimal and efficient patient care in the MGH ED. He recently served as Co-Chair of the ED Operations Management Committee of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) and as Co-Chair of the ED Operations Interest Group of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). He serves on multiple committees charged with developing and vetting national gui...
Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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ACLS, airway, cardiac arrest, appendicitis, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, CHF, 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 have brought to years of 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.
Michael J Calice, MD, FACEP
MJC Medical Consulting, PLLC
South Lyon, Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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emergency medical services, EMS, Cardiovascular Disease, Myocardial Infarction, MI, pulmonary embolism, PE, heart attack, epidural abscess, Aortic Dissection, Angina, Cardiac arrest, Airway obstruction, airway management, stroke, credentialing, overdose, sepsis, infection, head trauma
Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician with 29+ years active clinical experience. Served as Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Trinity Health-Livonia Hospital for 17 years. Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine-Michigan State University Emergency Medicine Residency. Six Sigma Black Belt Trained-ED Operations Specialist. Former Medical Director for EMS Regional Western Wayne HEMS.
Joel L. Goldberg, MD, FACEP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Goldberg Medical Consulting
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Occupational Medicine
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Stroke, Pneumonia, Congestive Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Sepsis, Obstetrical Emergencies, Foreign Bodies, Orthopedic Injuries, Gynecologic Emergencies, Trauma, Cellulitis, Cardiac Arrest, Pneumothorax, Pericardial Tamponade, Death, Hypoxia, Brain Damage, Hypoxic Encephalopathy, Fractures
Board Certified Emergency Physician (ABEM),
Veteran of the United States Air Force, Rank of Major,
Full time active clinical practice,
Faculty of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine,
Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians,
Member of Michigan State Medical Society,
Former Medical Director of EMS, Franklin County, North Carolina,
Ryan W. Dailey, MD
Dailey Medical Consulting, PLLC
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalist
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Sepsis, Resuscitation, Cardiac Arrest, ACLS, Ventilator Management, ARDS, Acute Respiratory Failure, Respiratory Arrest, Overdose, Toxic Ingestion, Coma, Brain Death, Volume Status, Cardiogenic Shock, Multiple Organ System Failure, Alcohol Withdrawal, Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, ICU Management
I am providing critical care medical expert witness and file review services with particular interest in sepsis management and resuscitation of critically ill or arresting patients. As a student I earned honors designation in multiple rotations and Alpha Omega Alpha designation. As a resident I was repeatedly identified by my peers as a top resident in teaching and clinical skill. I am Board Certified in both critical care medicine and internal medicine by the ABIM. I formerly worked as an intensivist for 9 years in a community hospital that is part of the largest hospital network in Minnesota, and currently work as a hospitalist for a medium sized community hospital. Further, I've led sepsis and resuscitation committees achieving award-winning patient outcome results within the state and nationally, both at my local hospital and within the larger network. Under my leadership as Medical Director, we implemented evidence-based best practices in multiple areas that led to system-best ...
Benjamin F. Wong, MD
Rochester, Minnesota
Cardiovascular Disease
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General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension
Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience.
He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.
Timothy J. McDermott, MD
Osage Beach Cardiology,LTD
Linn Creek, Missouri
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Chest pain, angina, coronary artery, heart failure, heart attack, vascular medicine, claudication, stent, atherectomy, pacemaker, ICD, sudden death, nuclear cardiology, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, PTCA, Angioplasty, echocardiography, shortness of breath, arrhythmias
* Dr. McDermott is an experienced Interventional and general cardiologist with over 25 yrs clinical practice in Interventional cardiology, endovascular medicine and critical limb ischemia, general cardiology, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, pacemaker implantation, implantable defibrillators (ICD) including biventricular devices, and leadless pacemakers. Dr. McDermott has particular interests in the management of complex and high risk patients with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease.
* He is committed to ongoing education in these areas of interest.
* Dr. McDermott has board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular disease, subspecialty Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac pacing, and physician interpretation vascular ultrasound.
* Dr. McDermott is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention.
He is currently licensed in Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, ...
Sharad Patel, MD
Critical Care/Nephrology MD - Decision Expert
Cooper University hospital
Camden, New Jersey
Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology
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Neurocritical care, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Diagnostic Error, Dialysis, Clinical Decision Making, Cardiac Arrest, Procedural complications, Ventilator Management, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sepsis, Post Surgical Care, Acute Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism
Dr. Sharad Patel is a distinguished medical expert witness and practicing physician, Board-Certified in Five Medical Specialties: Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, and Advanced Echocardiography. With over 15 years of hands-on clinical experience from prestigious institutions including UCLA and Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Patel brings exceptional depth and breadth to medical-legal cases. As an Assistant Professor at Cooper-Rowan University and former Critical Care Ultrasound Director at Cooper University Hospital, he combines active clinical practice with academic excellence. Dr. Patel specializes in providing expert testimony for complex medical cases, offering rapid document review and clear, compelling explanations of intricate medical concepts to non-medical audiences. His unique combination of intensive care, kidney disease, and cardiac expertise allows him to provide comprehensive analysis in cases involving multiple organ systems and complex ...
Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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ACLS, airway, cardiac arrest, appendicitis, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, CHF, 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 have brought to years of 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.
Kurt Dischner, MD, FACEP
Extensive Emergency Med & leadership experience
Northport , New York
Emergency Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Critical Care, Stroke, Sepsis, Foreign Bodies, Fractures, Infections, Cardiac Arrest, Appendicitis, Airway Management, Urgent Care, PA & NP Supervision, Abdominal Pain, Adult and Pediatric Cases
I am a residency trained, board certified Emergency Medicine attending physician at a suburban emergency department. As the Associate Director of Emergency Services I assist with the management and leadership of the emergency department in addition to seeing patients. My duties include facilitating departmental policies & procedures, performance improvement and quality measures in the ED.
I am published in the field of Emergency Medicine. I have prior experience performing medical expert consulting on case reviews with other law firms, medical consulting with a large consulting group and have court room experience.
Geo Henderson, BC, CLI, AEMT-P
EMS & Paramedic Standard of Care Expert
GeoHenderson.com
Voorheesville, New York
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine
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Ambulance Operations, EMS, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Airway, Intubation, Chemical Restraint, Refusal of Care, RMA, Violent Patient Management, Dispatch, Trauma Care, Delay of Care, Sedation, Overdose, Wrongful Death, Negligence
I am an actively practicing paramedic, providing direct patient care.
For over 35 years my career path has included public and private sector fire and emergency medical services. Extending into leadership, incident management, design and implementation of immersive educational scenarios, physician training, and emergency planning, I have experience in several widely varying aspects of my profession. In addition to management of countless incidents in a broad array of emergency services, I have also mitigated events ranging in complexity from multiple alarm fires to mass casualty incidents.
I am a paramedic supervisor for both a municipal, fire-based EMS system (260 EMS providers) and a county emergency medical services system (90 EMS providers) I have participated in the design and implementation of educational, operational, safety, quality improvement, standard of care and EMS policies and procedures for EMTs, paramedics and physicians.
As an expert witness specializing in p...
Dinesh John, MD, MMM, FACP
Jamesville, New York
Hospitalist, Medical Management
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hospital negligence, hospital liability, sepsis, infection, internal medicine, medication errors, pneumonia, hypertension, stroke, medical necessity, diabetes, cardiac arrest, chest pain, congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, PE, patient handoff, respiratory failure, pressure sores, falls
Award-winning, Board-certified hospitalist in active clinical practice. Former Chief Quality Officer and Assistant Vice-President of Quality at SUNY-Upstate University Healthcare System, with responsibility for overall quality of care and patient safety for a large healthcare organization serving over 1.8 million people in Upstate New York. Former Medical Staff President of an academic tertiary care hospital. SUNY Faculty. Experienced public speaker.
Holds a Master of Medical Management (MMM) degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Certified Physician Advisor (CHCQM-PHYADV), and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). Have taken multiple SEAK courses on expert witness practice management.
Sharlene Rojas, RN, BSN, MPH, CEN, CCRN, LNCC
Altrium Consulting Services
Yonkers, New York
Legal Nurse Consulting, Emergency Medicine
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Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse, Chart Review Analysis, Medical Records Review, Medication Errors, Critical Care, ICU, CCU, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiac Care, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Department Standards, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Room, Triage, Trauma, Sepsis, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Sharlene Rojas brings over a quarter-century of nursing experience as the founder and chief executive officer of Altrium Consulting Services, LLC. Coupled with her background as a professional liability investigator, she brings an invaluable skill set allowing the firm to offer a myriad of services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys, as well as hospitals and other healthcare organizations, including:
• Expert witness testimony (emergency nursing, trauma, acute cardiac, and critical care)
• Chart Review – Organize, summarize, and decipher the medical record (written or electronic), including chronologies, discrepancies, etc.
• Case Analysis – Standard of care, potential proximate cause, hospital policies, screening cases for merit, etc.
• Research and summarization of the relevant medical literature
• Preparation for deposition and/or trial – research, exhibits, documents
• Independent/Defense Medical Examination
Her experience as a professional liability investigator for char...
Linda Siegel, MD
New York, New York
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care
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Pediatrics, sepsis, respiratory failure, ARDS, multi-organ system failure, pediatric sedation, cardiac arrest
I am a practicing pediatric intensivist with 27 years experience. I am currently an assistant professor of Pediatrics at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York. I am board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Palliative Medicine. I have extensive experience in caring for infants and children with all forms of critical illness including respiratory failure, ARDS, multi-organ system failure, septic shock, congenital heart disease, trauma, renal failure, and liver failure. I have cared for children after bone marrow transplant as well as liver and kidney transplants and children on ECMO. I have experience in chart review and with depositions. I will give you an honest opinion about the validity of your case.
Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
New Rochelle, New York
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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ACLS, airway, cardiac arrest, appendicitis, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, CHF, 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 have brought to years of 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.
Benjamin F. Wong, MD
New York
Cardiovascular Disease
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General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension
Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience.
He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.
Timberly E. Booker, MD
Experienced Expert Witness Emer Medicine 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.
Licensed in both North Carolina and Illinois.
Misty Faavesi, RN
Rockwell, North Carolina
Emergency Medical Services, Nurse
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Emergency Medicine, helicopter nurse, medevac nurse, transport nurse, air ambulance, trauma, emergency transport, stroke, intubation, cardiac arrest, ventilator, Left Ventricular Assist Device, LVAD, intensive care, ICU, resuscitation, Critical Care Medicine, airway management, heart attack
Emergency Medical Helicopter Nurse in active clinical practice. Former critical care transport nurse. Additional nursing experience to include ICU and emergency room. Certified as both a Flight Registered Nurse and Emergency Nurse.
Alan C. Heffner, MD, FCCM
Charlotte, North Carolina
Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Critical care, Infection, Sepsis, Shock, Toxic shock, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Hemorrhage, Cardiac arrest, Airway, Intubation, Respiratory failure, Pulmonary embolus (PE), Brain injury, Brain death, Stroke, Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), Central line, Procedure complication
Board certified adult critical care and emergency medicine physician with active clinical practice. ICU Medical Director, Co-Director of Adult Critical Care and Medical Director of ECMO Services. Professor and Faculty in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, and Fellow in the American Academy of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM). Extensive experience in hospital clinical leadership, quality review and improvement, and clinical care optimization. Authorship in UpToDate and leading emergency medicine and critical care journals and textbooks. Guideline writer and reviewer. Numerous teaching awards as Instructor and Speaker. Healthcare system sepsis leader and awardee of the 2015 Sepsis Heroes Award. Experience as an expert medical reviewer since 2010. Special areas of expertise: severe infection, sepsis, shock, pulmonary embolus (PE), cardiac arrest, cardiovascular emergencies, ECMO, respiratory failure, emergency airway management and intubation, and proced...
Edna McKinstry, MD
HealthAdvise
Cary, North Carolina
Internal Medicine, Correctional Healthcare
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Pulmonary Diseases, asthma, inhalational disorders, DVT, pulmonary embolism, lung infections. Disability, Cardiovascular Disease, Chest Pain, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Defibrillator, ICD, Valvular Heart Disease
Dr. Edna S. Wong McKinstry is an internist in Asheville, North Carolina and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mission Hospital-Asheville and Moberly Regional Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. Edna S. Wong McKinstry has expertise in treating chronic diabetes, heart failure, and obesity.
Training
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine Class of 2007
Residency
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
Internal Medicine 2008-2012
Certifications & Professional Memberships
American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP)
Vincent C Marsh, MD, FACEP, Maj ANG
Board certified Clinical Prof of Emergency Med
Marsh Emergency LLC
Springboro, Ohio
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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Geriatric, Respiratory Distress, Cardiac Arrest, Sepsis, Allergic reaction, drowning, environmental medicine, trauma, Stroke, hemorrhage, seizures, urologic emergencies, heart attack, cardiac emergencies, infection, medication error, blood transfusion, surgical emergency, myocarditis, pulmonary
Highly trained academic / clinical board certified emergency medicine physician well versed in critical care, rural medicine and ultrasound application. Academic faculty at Wright State University where he prepares the next generation of EM physicians through bedside teaching, medical lecturing, and scholarly research. Dr. Marsh also serves within the Air National Guard as a Critical Care Air Transport ( CCAT) Physician. He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and is actively practicing Emergency Medicine throughout Ohio and also internationally with the Cleveland Clinic.
Ernest B Foster, II, MD, PhD
Newcastle, Oklahoma
Emergency Medicine
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Stroke, Sepsis, Cardiac arrest, Pulmonary embolism, fracture reduction, fracture, cardiopulmonary arrest, code, coding, neurologic deficits, CPR, ATLS, trauma, MVC, arthrocentesis, chest tube, central venous line, lumbar puncture, central line, intubation
I obtained my PhD in human physiology from Auburn University in 2008. While there I performed and published research regarding control and regulation of growth hormone and IGF-1 as well as regulation of the HPA axis. I obtained my medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012 and subsequently completed Emergency Medicine residency there in 2015. I am Board Certified with the American Board of Emergency Medicine as of 2018. I have been a practicing emergency medicine attending physician since 2012. I am employed by a physician group in Norman, Oklahoma and am a member of the core faculty for the Emergency Medicine residency program affiliated with Oklahoma State University. I serve as the Research Director for the residency program. I opened a private medical spa in 2017 that I own and oversee that performs noninvasive cosmetic procedures, hormone replacement, medical weight loss, etc.
Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP
Experienced EM Expert | Commander, USN (ret)
Oklahoma
Emergency Medicine
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Sepsis, Airway, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Anaphylaxis, Ischemic Bowel, Stroke, Syncope, TIA, SAH, Cauda Equina, Trauma, Aerospace Medicine
Dr. Jones excels in distilling complex medical principles into readily understandable concepts targeted to judge, jury, and a non-medical audience. He is an effective communicator with extensive speaking experience on both the local and national stage.
Dr. Jones is residency trained and board certified in emergency medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is a full time EM clinician with over 25 years of practice experience. Dr. Jones is the former emergency medicine medical director at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. He has reviewed over 3,000 emergency medicine cases and has a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of standard of care. He served many years as clinical assistant professor, department of surgery, division of emergency medicine, at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and was active in resident education.
Dr. Jones has a broad clinical background and has practiced in multipl...
Shaheryar Hafeez, MD
Neurointensivist, ICU director, Univ of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Neurocritical Care, Neurology
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subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, status epilepticus, cardiac arrest, hypoxic ischemic brain injury, delirium, encephalopathy, guillain barre, traumatic brain injury, meningitis, encephalitis
I was born and raised in a suburb of Pittsburgh and went to college at the University of Pittsburgh. I completed residency and fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and then started practicing as an academic Neurointensivist at UT Health San Antonio for 5 years prior to my recruitment to Pittsburgh. In my current role as medical director of the Neuro ICU at Presbyterian hospital, I am responsible for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered for patients with Neurocritical care diseases in the region. I must keep myself and my team updated with any new guidelines, ground breaking publications, and treatments that may help our patients. I regularly review all mortalities and unforeseen morbidities in my ICU for opportunities for improvement. I am involved with 3 national societies: Neurocritical Care Society, American Academy of Neurology, and Society of Critical Care Medicine in various capacities representing Neurocritical Care and critical care Ne...
Zev N Kornfield, MD
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine
Merion Station, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
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Cardiac Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Transesophageal Echo, Critical Care Anesthesiology, Surgical Critical Care, intubation, General Anesthesia, shock, difficult airway, cardiac arrest, Resucitation, heart failure, central line, pulmonary artery catheter
Dr. Kornfield is a board-certified, actively practicing Cardiac Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Physician at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia.
In his roles as Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit and Co-lead of the Cardiac Surgery Performance Improvement Initiative at a large quaternary care teaching hospital of the University of Pennsylvania he oversees quality improvement and safety metrics for patients.
Dr. Kornfield is Ivy League Educated, completing his B.S. at Columbia University and his M.D. and Anesthesia Residency training at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kornfield completed double fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine and Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Barnes Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St Louis. He is Triple board certified in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography.
Dr. Kornfield is an expert...
Jesse Raiten, MD, FCCM
Critical Care & Anesthesiology- Full Professor
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
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Critical Care Anesthesiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, Airway and Dental Injury, Intubation, Thoracic Anesthesia, Respiratory Failure, Extubation, Medication Errors, Cardiac Arrest, Shock, Heart failure, Delirium, Sedation, ECMO, Sepsis, DVT, Critical Care Surgery, Balloon Pump
I am a Full Professor at the University of Pennsylvania (NYU and Columbia trained), with additional training in healthcare safety and quality from Harvard Medical School. I have triple board certification (anesthesiology, critical care, echocardiography) and an active practice in the OR and ICU. I am the Director of Patient Safety and Quality for Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. I have reviewed numerous medical-legal cases from the OR and ICU for years. I have published dozens of medical papers and am on the editorial boards for multiple medical journals.
Charles S Wade, MD
Master Clinician Cardiologist
CL Wade Enterprises LLC
DOWNINGTOWN, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Cardiologist, Myocardial infarction, Heart Failure, Cardiac arrest, Heart attack, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Hemorrhage, Cardiomyopathy, QT Prolongation, Major Bleeding
Dual American Board of Internal Medicine Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Demonstrated excellence in cardiac imaging by certifications in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology subspecialty boards. Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Teaching experience with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Naval Medical Center Portmsouth and Lankenau Heart Group. Vast COVID-19 Experience.
Dr. Wade is a physician expert employed in full-time clinical practice at Mainline Health with the Lankenau Heart Group. Designated Master Clinician with extensive experience in teaching nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, interns, residents and fellows.
Over a decade of clinical experience all over the world. Expert in all forms of stress testing, cardiac procedures, cardiac imaging and post-MI care. Special experience in consultative cardiology, outpatient, CCU, cardiac imaging, diastolic heart failure and cardio-oncology.
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Andrew Williams, MD
Experienced Emergency Medicine Expert
Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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ACLS, airway, cardiac arrest, appendicitis, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, CHF, 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 have brought to years of 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.
Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP
Experienced EM Expert | Commander, USN (ret)
Dallas, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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Sepsis, Airway, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Anaphylaxis, Ischemic Bowel, Stroke, Syncope, TIA, SAH, Cauda Equina, Trauma, Aerospace Medicine
Dr. Jones excels in distilling complex medical principles into readily understandable concepts targeted to judge, jury, and a non-medical audience. He is an effective communicator with extensive speaking experience on both the local and national stage.
Dr. Jones is residency trained and board certified in emergency medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is a full time EM clinician with over 25 years of practice experience. Dr. Jones is the former emergency medicine medical director at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. He has reviewed over 3,000 emergency medicine cases and has a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of standard of care. He served many years as clinical assistant professor, department of surgery, division of emergency medicine, at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and was active in resident education.
Dr. Jones has a broad clinical background and has practiced in multipl...
Matthew Schumaecker, MD, FACC, FASNC
cardiology.expert
Roanoke, Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease
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Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, Stress Testing Echocardiography, Surgical Clearance, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac CT, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Anticoagulation (Blood Thinners), Cardiac Arrest, Clinical Informatics, Information Technology
Dr. Schumaecker provides medical-legal consulting and expert witness services in the fields of diagnostic and clinical cardiology. He is a board-certified cardiologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He has over 15 years of experience in clinical practice and teaching in an academic setting. An experienced public speaker, he is able to explain complex medical concepts in a simple and articulate manner. He has won several teaching awards throughout his career.
Dr. Schumaecker holds five post-secondary diplomas including degrees in medicine, biology, music, information technology and business administration. He also holds five medical board certifications including cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography and clinical informatics. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and has served on committees for both of these professional societies.
A. Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Emergency Medical Services Expert Witness
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Emergency Medical Services
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Emergency Medical Services, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Prehospital, Inter-facility Transport, Ambulance, Cardiac Arrest, Airway Management, Choking, Spinal Injury Management, Excited Delirium, Patient Restraint, Refusal of Care, Failure to Transport, Patient Safety
* Residency trained and Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
* Sup-specialty Board Certified in Emergency Medical Services
* Minnesota State EMS Medical Director 2007 - 2010
* Wisconsin State EMS Medical Director 2006 - 2008
* Chair, National Council of State EMS Medical Directors 2006 - 2008
* EMS Physician Advisory Committee, Wisconsin DHFS 1993 - 2004
* Author of two ECG texts and Medical Advisor to two Emergency Medical Responder textbooks
* Editorial Board member Journal of Emergency Medical Services 2007 - present
* Medical Director M Health Fairview EMSd (St. Paul MN) 2008 - 2020
* Medical Director United Emergency Medical Response (WI) 2007 - Present
* Medical Director Ashland Bayfield County (WI) 2006 - 2012
* Medical Director Eau Claire Fire Department (WI) 1994 - 2004
* Assistant Medical Director Janesville Fire Department (WI) 1989 - 1993
My experience in direct oversight of EMS agencies and development of state-wide policies and protocols attests to my ability to ev...