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Cardiac Expert Witnesses

Cardiac 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. The cardiac expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Brain Injury Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospitalist, Insurance, Internal Medicine, Nurse, Nurse Anesthetist, Toxicology, and Urgent Care Medicine.

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Nadia Tereshchenko, MS, MD

Jasper, Alabama

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Gun Shot Wound, EMS, Paramedic, Appendicitis, ER, ED, Urgent Care, Cardiac, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Motor Vehicle Accident, EMT, Trauma, Fracture, Injury, Pneumonia, Dissection, Embolism, Seizure

Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician with extensive experience working in Emergency Departments of various size and degree of specialization (Rural to Urban, Community to Tertiary) including specialized trauma, stroke and cardiac centers, nationwide. Prior experience as a Paramedic in a busy and high acuity 911 system. EMS Liaison Physician. Developed systems and guidelines for hypothermia and STEMI care with extensive knowledge of guidelines dictating appropriate care. Expertise in Health Care Improvement, Health Policy, Telemedicine, and Patient Decision Making. Actively licensed in CA, CO, OK, WY, PA, NE, NM, TX, ND, ID, FL, AL, MO, LA and IL.

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Mike Farag, DO

Mountain Center, California

Emergency Medicine - Aneurysm, Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Intubation, Allergic Reaction, Appendicitis, Sedation, DKA, Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Foreign Body, Fracture, Cardiac, Renal Gastrointestinal, Obstetric Emergency, Psychiatric Emergency, Hemorrhage, Sepsis, Torsion, Stroke

Additional search/index terms: Heart Failure, Infection, Intracranial, Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction/Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, COVID 19, Accident and Central Line. Dr. Mike Farag is: - Trained at a Level 1 trauma hospital in Charleston WV. - Board-certified in Emergency Medicine. - Practicing as a Full-Time EM physician in a high volume ER. - Licensed in the state of California. - A teaching Physician who trains ER/IM/FP residents and medical students. - Residency trained in bedside ultrasound. - Director of the scribe program in a community hospital ED training scribes on accurate documentations and appropriate and thorough charting. - Works at a stroke and vascular Medical Center. Dr. Mike Farag has: - Oversight/supervision of Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner mid-level providers. - Provided medical care for numerous VIPs and famous individuals and their family members. - Completed a SEAK expert-witness training course. - Been certified in ACLS, PA...

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Rosalind J Boyer-Cole

Acute care, Critical care, Anesthesiology Expert

Legal Nurse Consultant

California

Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency, Labor and Delivery, Pain, Standard of Care, Endoscopy, Trauma, Cesearean, General, Airway, Intensive care, Acute Care, Epidural, Regional, Chronic, Outpatient, Obstetrics, Spinal, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac, Pharmacology

BIO: Rosalind Boyer-Cole The Pacific Northwest is considered home for Rosalind Boyer-Cole, DNP, RN, NE-C, and I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. My clinical specialties include Critical Care, Trauma, and Emergency services. Following my professional experience in Critical Care, I obtained my Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at St Joseph’s University and completed my training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My passion for being a successful clinician and my special interest in Public and Community Health, as well as serving diverse and indigenous populations, have led me to multiple volunteer experiences in anesthesia and Public Health in Latin America, Europe, and African countries, where I have worked alongside students and other healthcare professionals. I am currently the founder of Legal Nurse Advocate Consultants, LLC, https://legalnurseadvocate.com/, which was established to collaborate with attorneys and provide clarity t...

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Marilyn E McCullum, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN TCRN

Triple Board-Certified Emergency Nurse

McCullum Legal Nurse Consulting

SANTA ROSA, California

Emergency Medicine, Nurse - ER Nurse, er nursing, critical care, trauma, travel, emergency nurse, triage, ultrasound IV, Spanish, sepsis, pediatrics, stroke, cardiac, geriatric, psychiatric, orthopedic, COVID, fall, mask, catheter

I am a published, double board-certified emergency nurse expert with testifying experience who still works clinically 32 hours a week. I am dually-licensed in California and New Zealand and maintain both licensures. I have published articles on Triage, ESI, documentation bias, and stroke management. I have won an award for my publication on fall prevention. I speak at CEU/CME/CLE conferences on topics such as documentation and failure to report. As an expert, I work for both plaintiff and defense.

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Yolanda Anderson, RN, BSN, CEN, CPEN, CLNC

Emergency Dept. Nurse (RN) Defense or Plaintiff

Colorado Care Consultants

Lakewood, Colorado

Nurse, Emergency Medicine - Consulting, Nurse, Emergency Department, Triage, Hospital care, EMTALA, Health Care, stroke, Cardiac, Medical Record, medical malpractice, pediatric and adult

Emergency Department RN for 35+ years. Knowledgeable about all aspects of Hospital Care and Standards of Care for Nurses and ancillary personnel. Clinically active in Emergency Department care for 35+ years for infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics; Trauma, Cardiac, Neurology, Surgical, EMTALA and general Emergency Care. Able to review charts for merit, do chronologies, research medical care, document Independent Medical Exams, and more. Experienced in Depositions and Trials. Conscientious and detail-oriented. My cases - depositions - trials have included care related to strokes, cardiac, triage, pediatrics, meningitis, sepsis, sub-arachnoid hemorrhage, abdominal aortic aneurysm, falls, motor vehicle or motorcycle accidents, wounds and bandaging, wrongful death, missed diagnosis, failure of RN to report to MD regarding patient condition, medication errors, EMTALA, nursing errors plus more, with more than 150 case reviews, more than 25 depositions and 2 trials - able to...

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Caitlin Maus, CRNA, APRN, MS

CRNA Anesthesia Expert/Level 1 Trauma High Risk OB

Audible Lightning LLC

Plantation, Florida

Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse - General Anesthsia, Cardiac, Regional Anesthesia, Thoracic, Monitored Anesthesia Care, Bariatric surgery, Total IV Anesthesia, Outpatient Anesthesia, High risk OB, Gynecological surgery, Trauma, Robotic surgery, Neurosurgery, Difficult airway, Orthopedic surgery, Head and Neck surgery, Interventional Radiology, Transplant surgery

I am a CRNA and APRN with over 13 years of experience in high-acuity anesthesia practice, including extensive work in a Level 1 trauma center and high-risk obstetrics. My clinical expertise spans trauma, surgical, and obstetric anesthesia, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, perioperative decision-making, and standards of care. I specialize in reviewing complex medical records to identify key clinical issues, evaluate adherence to accepted anesthesia practices, and determine potential deviations in care. I translate detailed medical information into clear, actionable insights that assist attorneys in case evaluation, strategy, and litigation. With experience across both hospital and outpatient settings, I bring a well-rounded, real-world perspective to every case. I am committed to delivering objective, thorough, and timely reviews that stand up to scrutiny.

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SOTIRIS STAMOU, MD, PHD

Tallahassee, Florida

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease - Aortic dissection, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, ventricular assist device, TAVR (traanscatheter aortic valve replacement), CABG, surgery, shock, heart failure, aortic, mitral, tricuspid, aneurysm, cardiac, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, heart

I am a very experienced, well published, well-versed cardiac surgeon who performs the full spectrum of cardiac surgery. My results are excellent. I have held many academic positions. I am well published in cardiac surgery, with over 80 national and international publications in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. I serve at the editorial board of the Aorta journal and I am reviewer of many prestigious cardiothoracic surgery journals. I frequently present at National and International meetings and I am asked to provide expert opinion in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

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Alexandra Hafenbrack

Clinically active PCU & Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Lehigh Acres, Florida

Nurse, Brain Injury Medicine - Progressive care, Medical/surgical, Inpatient Rehab, Med/Surg, Neurology, Stroke, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neuroscience, Cardiac, Surgical, Acute care, Stroke, Wound, Traumatic brain injury, Registered nurse, Pain, Hospital, Falls

I’m a clinically active Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience working in progressive care (PCU) and Medical/Surgical nursing in acute care hospitals. Previous experience within the last 5 years in inpatient rehab and intermediate care. Licensed in Florida with a compact (multi-state) nursing license. My specialities in PCU and Med/Surg include trauma, neurology (traumatic brain injuries, post fall injuries), neurosurgery, orthopedics, wound care (pressure injuries), cardiac, stroke, surgical care, tele, inpatient rehab, geriatric care, and a wide range of medical conditions. I’m a stroke certified nurse with additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS).

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Christopher D Olenek, DO

Urgent Care Family Medicine Covid related Illness

Optimal Health Dr Christopher Olenek LLC

Vero Beach, Florida

Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - Covid infections, GI, Neurosurgical, Covid Vaccine complications, Pulmonary, Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, Urologic, Cardiac, Neurologic

CHRISTOPHER D. OLENEK, D.O. FACOFP Optimal Health 927 37th Place Vero Beach, Fl 32960 772-770-6225 OptimalHealth100@proton.me Specialty: Board Certified Family Medicine 2002 Professional Experience: East Side Urgent Care 927 37th Place, Vero Beach, Fl 32960 September2010-Present Owner, CEO, Medical Director September 2010-Preen Triage , Diagnose and Treat Urgent and Emergent medical and surgical conditions. ...

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Alfredo Ceballos, MD

Anesthesiology Expert Witness - 17 Years Practice

Naperville, Illinois

Anesthesiology - 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. Currently practicing: Cardiac, Thoracic, Neurosurgical, Orthopedic with Regional, Oncological, Obstetric, Ambulatory and General Anesthesia. Over 20 years experience with ultrasound for regional anesthesia and invasive line placement. Currently practicing as locum tenens Anesthesiologist in various hospitals, giving me even more exposure to hospital systems and methods of practice.

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Donald J. LeBlanc, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, NREMT

Delden Nurse Consulting

Paxton, Massachusetts

Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care, Emergency Medical Services, Flight Nursing, Transport Medicine, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac, Trauma, Nurse, Stroke, Standards of Care, Pediatrics, Pulmonary

I have 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and have worked in a variety of settings. After proudly earning an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps I attended Fitchburg State College and graduated with my BSN. I started my career as a medical/surgical nurse and gained experience in orthopedics and telemetry. I was then fortunate to participate in a Critical Care Internship at Mount Auburn Hospital and worked in the Medical/Cardiac and Surgical Intensive Care Units as well as the Emergency Department. My career progressed by gaining employment in the Emergency Department at UMass Medical Center, the only Level 1 Emergency/Trauma Center in Central Massachusetts. Working as a Staff Nurse, I cared for a wide variety of conditions in the adult and pediatric emergency/trauma departments. My responsibility increased as I assumed the role of a Resource/Charge Nurse. After 5 years, in 2010, I was honored to accept a position as a Critical Care Flig...

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Karen Mollner, DMSc, MPAS, MS, PA-C

Emergency Medicine PA-C, DMSc, MS toxicology

Hugo, Minnesota

Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - emergency, wrongful death, fentanyl, trauma, marijuana, toxicology, criminal, sepsis, medication, alcohol, malpractice, dissection, occupational, narcotics, physician assistant, cardiac, insurance

Over 22 years experience in Emergency Medicine and Toxicology. Affiliate Member American College of Medical Toxicology with masters degree in forensic toxicology. Doctorate of Medical Science with focus in emergency management. Over 8 years experience as expert witness including medicolegal, emergency medicine, toxicology, occupational, insurance companies, wrongful death, criminal. Website www.thealcoholpro.com

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David Esses, MD

EM Chair: 35+ Yrs Exp, Quality/Peer Review Expert

Scarsdale, New York

Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine - EM chair, Internal med, Quality, Peer review, Just culture, Epic ASAP, EHR, Informatics, Standard of care, EMTALA, Operations, Triage, Sepsis, Cardiac, Stroke, Trauma, Misdiagnosis, Clinical governance, Academic, Risk management

Dual-Boarded Clinical Authority & Academic Leadership Dual-boarded in Emergency and Internal Medicine, I provide 37 years of clinical perspective at the intersection of acute stabilization and chronic disease management. As Professor Emeritus and Former Department Chair at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, I offer a high-level forensic analysis of the Standard of Care rooted in four decades of frontline experience and academic leadership. Core Forensic Expertise: Time-Sensitive Diagnoses I specialize in the merit review and forensic analysis of high-acuity medical-legal matters, including: Diagnostic Accuracy: Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aortic Dissection, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Stroke (CVA), and Intracranial Hemorrhage. Emergency Department Systems: Triage errors, EMTALA compliance, and inter-facility transfer protocols. Corporate & Administrative Negligence: Quality Improvement, Peer Review, Just Culture, and Clinical Governance/Operations. The "Digital Stand...

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Rosalind J Boyer-Cole

Acute care, Critical care, Anesthesiology Expert

Legal Nurse Consultant

Beaverton, Oregon

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Jennifer Repanshek, MD

Emergency Medicine MD - Medical Expert Witness

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Emergency Medicine - Emergency, Trauma, Toxicology, Respiratory distress, Cardiac, Standard of care, Stroke, Procedural education, Airway management, Wound management, Sepsis, Critical care, Social Media, Education, Procedures, Central venous access, Traumatic injury, Substance use, Drug use, Mental health

I am a board-certified emergency Medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience at a high acuity academic Level 1 trauma center as well as multiple community emergency departments in the Philadelphia region. I graduated from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and went on to complete an Emergency Medicine residency at Temple Hospital. I then worked as faculty at Temple Hospital with a focus on resident education, airway and procedural management, and medical simulation. I currently continue to work there as an adjunct professor while also working at several Philadelphia-area community hospitals. I have extensive experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, am published in several Emergency Medicine textbooks and journals, and routinely speak at national medical conferences.

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Darin M Vercillo, MD

Expert Hospitalist, Informatics and Insurance

Davis Hospitalists

CENTERVILLE, Utah

Hospitalist, Insurance - Cardiac, Sepsis, Billing, Observation, Overdose, Respiratory, Stroke, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Ketoacidosis, Kidney failure, COPD, Clotting disorders, Pulmonary Embolism, Infection, Trauma, Brain Bleed/Stroke, Medical Records, Observation, Insurance

Board certified in internal medicine (ABIM). 20 years of experience as a practicing hospitalist. Prior hospice care director. Expert reviewer and witness for numerous medical malpractice cases covering a range of clinical scenarios. Medical director of several hospitalist groups. Member or chair of Medical Executive, Utilization Management, Quality, Stroke, Cardiology, and Health Information committees. Medical department chair. Appointed by Governor to Utah State Controlled Substance Advisory Committee addressing regulatory and compliance matters. Leads physician advisory team conducting quality and care reviews for health systems nationwide. Educates providers on healthcare standards, quality of care, and best practices. Extensive public speaking experience producing effective depositions and courtroom testimony.