Cardiac Catheterization Expert Witnesses

Murrieta, California

Cardiovascular Disease - 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...

Los Angeles, California

Cardiovascular Disease - Heart disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac catheterization, CHF, maternal cardiology, coronary artery disease, chest pain, heart attack, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, high blood pressure, HTN, arrhythmia, angioplasty, peripartum cardiomyopathy, cardio obstetrics

I am a clinical cardiologist with over 40 years of experience, widely published author and a clinical investigator with national and international reputation. Currently I am a professor of cardiology at the University of southern California. My clinical activities include attending the coronary care unit, the cardiology consult service and the out- patient cardiology clinic at the Los Angeles General medical center, managing a wide spectrum of complex cardiac patients. In addition for over 4 decades I have run a busy program of cardio obstetrics taking care of all pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions at the hospital and at the cardio obstetrics clinic. For almost 35 years I practiced invasive and interventional cardiology and performed thousands of invasive procedures. I have a national and international reputation and have given hundreds of lectures and directed educational programs in the US and around the globe. I was awarded the prestigious American College of Card...

Newport Beach, California

Cardiovascular Disease - cardiology, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, hypertension, shock, stress testing, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, pre-op cardiac eval

I'm a board certified cardiologist with 47 years of practice experience involving non-invasive, invasive and interventional cardiology. My initial position was as an academic cardiologist at a medical school, as Director of the Cath Lab and Acting Chief of Cardiology at a teaching hospital, with patient care, teaching and publishing responsibilities. Following 3 years in that position I was in fee-for- service practice for 7 years, then in practice combining fee for service and managed care patients for 22 years. Following Medical Residency, I served as a physician in the US Army Medical Corps as a Major in Vietnam from August '71-August '72, where I was awarded the Bronze Star, and at Fort MacArthur, Ca, from August '72-July '73. Over the last 41years I have served as an expert witness in 250+ malpractice cases, working with both plaintiff and defense sides, and I have received uniformly excellent feedback from all of the attorneys with whom I've worked. I am cu...

Irvine, California

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Cardiology expert witness, PCI complications, Cardiac arrest, Credentialing, Interventional cardiology expert, Myocardial infarction, Standard of care, Peer review, Cardiac catheterization, Stroke and embolic events, Causation analysis, Med mal, Coronary angiography, Anticoagulation management, Informed consent, Obesity, Vascular

Harvard fellowship-trained, triple board-certified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist providing independent, objective expert witness services for plaintiff and defense matters. Active clinical physician and hospital director with extensive experience in acute coronary syndromes, cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), anticoagulation management, stroke, peri-procedural complications, cardiac arrest, and peripheral vascular disease. Board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, internal medicine, and obesity medicine, with additional expertise in metabolic disease, obesity-related cardiovascular risk, and weight-loss pharmacotherapy. Author of peer-reviewed publications and medical book chapters, with invited presentations at professional forums. Services include medical record review, standard-of-care analysis, causation opinions, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony. Known for clear, balanced opinions grounded in curre...

BOYNTON BEACH, Florida

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Stress Testing, Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Disease, Mitral Valve Disease, Pacemakers, Sudden Cardiac Death

Expert Witness and Medical Case Reviewer Cardiology practice in Broward County (South Florida) for 35 years Board-Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine Fellow, American College of Cardiology Fellow, American College of Physicians Education: Salutatorian, John F. Kennedy High School, Plainview, Long Island, NY B.S., Yale College, cum laude M.D., Yale Medical School Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine (3 years), Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, NY Fellowship in Cardiology (3 years), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC Academic Affiliations: Former Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Director of Nuclear Cardiology, Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA Current Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC Current Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Ra...

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Myocardial infarction, Nuclear stress, Atrial fibrillation , Echocardiography, Congestive heart failure, Cardiac catheterization, Syncope, Stroke , Pacemaker, TIA, Defibrillator, Carotid disease, Valve disease, Periferal vascular dosease, Arrhythmia, Coronary artery , Hypertension , High choledterol

BC Cardiologist with 25 years experience at one of the largest hospital systems nationwide. I am currently licensed in Florida. I am experienced in all facets of general cardiology with special expertise in echo cardiography nuclear medicine and cardiac catheterization. I have many years of experience as an expert witness and have reviewed many cases for attorneys nationwide. I have testified at many depositions and trial. I am happy to discuss any case via cell phone or email. Providing there is no conflict of interest with my current employer, I will provide a timely summary of events and expert opinion regarding any cardiac questions that involve your client (s).

Alachua, Florida

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - 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.

Atlanta , Georgia

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Sudden Cardiac Death, Hypertension, Heart attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Dissection/perforation, Pre-operative Risk Stratification, Cardiac Catheterization, Negligence, Standard of Care, Heart Failure, Stent Thrombosis, Aortic Stenosis, Arrhythmia

Dr. Joshua Willis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a Cleveland Clinic-trained, dual-board-certified general and interventional cardiologist with over a decade of experience caring for adult patients with cardiac conditions in both inpatient hospital and outpatient ambulatory settings. He serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wellstar Douglas Hospital, (Altanta, GA), a community hospital where he is known for managing a high-volume practice while being deeply committed to excellence in patient care and outcomes. Dr. Willis provides comprehensive care for patients with a range of general cardiology conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and hypertension. In addition, he specializes in advanced interventional cardiology procedures, such as complex percutaneous coronary interventions, Impella implantation, and ShockWave balloon lithotripsy. A trailblazer in his field, Dr. Willis has been instrumental in introducing innovative cardi...

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Cardiac Catheterization, Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), STEMI / NSTEMI, Cardiogenic Shock, Complications of PCI, Pulmonary Embolism, Peripheral arterial disease, Access Site Complications, Impella / IABP, Independent Medical Examination, IME

Interventional Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disease Expert Witness Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease. Currently completing specialized, advanced training in Interventional Cardiology at Borgess/Beacon Ascension Kalamazoo, MI providing cutting-edge expertise in current procedural standards and national guidelines (ACC/AHA/SCAI). Core Areas of Expertise: Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) and MI: Review of initial presentation, triage, timely diagnosis, and management (STEMI/NSTEMI protocols). Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): Appropriateness, technical execution, procedural complications (perforation, dissection, access site issues), and device selection (stenting, atherectomy). Diagnostic Cardiology: Interpretation and timing of non-invasive testing including EKG, stress testing (treadmill, pharmacologic), and echocardiography. General Medical Management: Inpatient and outpatient management of common cardiac conditions...

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Coronary, Stent, peripheral arterial disease, Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiac Catheterization, Bleeding, Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, Circulation, Artery, vascular medicine

Fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist and vascular intervention specialist in active practice. Board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, vascular medicine, endovascular intervention, echocardiography, and internal medicine. Vast tertiary care experience in coronary, vascular and pulmonary interventions, mechanical circulatory support, and structural heart interventions. Holds certifications in Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation (ARDMS) and Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography. Extensive academic and teaching experience in the areas of interventional cardiology, cardiology and vascular disease. Frequent invited lecturer and presenter. Performs medical reviews in cardiology and vascular disease for both plaintiff and defense.

El Paso, Texas

Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology - Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Pacemakers, Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, Cardiac Catheterization, Vein Ablations, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Arrhythmia

Dr. Turbay is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases with additional certifications in Advanced Heart Failures, Pulmonary Hypertension, Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Cardiac Transplantation, and Cardiac Devices. He has over 18 years of experience in private practice, specializing in optimizing cardiac care for high risk patients with comorbid diabetes, obesity, complex arrhythmias, and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Turbay is certified in clinical research offering his patients advanced therapies through clinical trails at his practice. Prior to his clinical training, he spent 5 years in basic research studying molecular biology and genetics. In his private practice, he applies genetic testing for a variety of cardiac diseases. As a native Spanish speaker, Dr. Turbay is a bi-lingual cardiologist specializing in optimizing cardiac outcomes for complex high risk border town Hispanic patients.