Celiac Disease Expert Witnesses

Durango, Colorado

Gastroenterology, Obesity - Hepatology, Upper Endoscopy, GI Bleed, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, Decision Making Under Pressure, Celiac Disease, Patient Communication, Multidisciplinary Approach, Colon Cancer Screening, IBS, pH Monitoring, Dilation, Perforation, Functional Disorders, Quality Improvement, Disparities

I am a board-certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist serving the Durango, Colorado community at Digestive Health Associates. With a commitment to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care, I specialize in diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England and completed my residency at Lankenau Medical Center. I further honed my expertise during my gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, where I served as Chief Fellow. Throughout my training, I received recognition for my clinical research and excellence in gastroenterology. A dedicated researcher, I have authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented my findings at national and international conferences. I am particularly passionate about addressing health disparities and improving access to care for underserved populations. I am currently boa...

Newark, Delaware

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Endoscopy, Swallowing difficulties, Colonoscopy, GI bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Colon Cancer, GI Cancer diagnosis, colon cancer, Barrett's esophagus, Constipation, Acid Reflux, Diarrhea, Crohn's Disease, malabsorption, celiac disease

Over 15 years of various medico-legal experience including trial experience while in full time active practice of medicine. Board certified in GI and Internal Medicine. Excellent communication skills including scientific/medical issues explained in layman's terms. Careful, Insightful, Deliberate, Articulate Analysis. Timely performance. Keen attention to detail. Have JD degree acquired via 4 years of part time study while in med practice. Passed California Bar 2017 on first attempt. Member California bar. Meticulous attention to detail. Medical school teaching experience and also have taught medicine and physiology at local university. Publish GI newsletter for physicians. Voted a Top Doctor 14x by my physician peers.

Boca Raton, Florida

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, EGD, Esophageal Dilation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colon Cancer, Colon Polyps, Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, SMA Syndrome, Celiac Disease, Perforation, Food Poisioing, Difficulty swallowing, Obesity Treatment

Board Certified Gastroenterologist with over 35 years of clinical experience. Innovator, Entrepreneur and holder of 5 USA Patents & Multiple PCT Patents for Medical Devices. 30,000+ colonoscopies performed. Highly Experienced Expert witness – over 100 cases, 40 Depositions and 12 Trials. Have treated many patients with Inflammatory Bowel disease with Remicade (Infliximab), Humira (Adalimumab), Cimzia (Certolizumab), Entyvio (Vedolizumab), Stelara (Ustekinumab), Skyrizi (Risankizumab), Omvoh (Mirikizumab), Xeljanz (Tofacitinib), Rinvoq (Upadactinib), Zeposia (Ozanimod), Velsipity (Etrasimod), Imuran, Prednisone. Have treated patients with Obesity and Obesity Surgery, Bariatric Surgery Complications. Extensive experience in treating and evaluating patients with Obesity, GERD (Acid Reflux), Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing), Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Constipation, Iron Deficiency Anemia, GI & Rectal Bleeding.

Wheaton, Illinois

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition - Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Foreign body ingestions, Malnutrition, Failure to thrive, Pediatric Obesity, Cystic Fibrosis, Celiac disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Abdominal pain, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Short Bowel syndrome, Neonatal cholestasis, Refeeding Syndrome, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Hirschsprung's disease

. Award winning Triple Board certified physician- Pediatric Gastroenterology(2015), General Pediatrics(2012), Obesity Medicine(2024) . Certified as a Physician Nutrition Specialist (2017) . In active clinical practice in Pediatric gastroenterology in Chicagoland region (Endeavor Health, Loyola, UIC, Advocate) . Experienced Public Speaker Active State Medical Licenses: Illinois (2014) EDUCATION • Shri Parvatibai College, Goa, India (Transfer credit to BS degree) 2000-2001 • University of Missouri at Columbia, MO (Degree BS in Biological Sciences) 2001-2004 • University of Missouri at Columbia School of Medicine, MO (Degree MD) 2004-2008 • General Pediatric Residency 2008-2011 A I Dupont Hospital for Children, Wilmington,...

Glenmont, New York

Pediatric Gastroenterology - upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, Crohn Disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, liver disease, hepatology, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, motility disorders, constipation, diarrhea, food allergy, food intolerance, failure to thrive, nutrition

Dr. Qualia is a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience caring for children with a wide variety of gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders at Albany Medical Center in upstate New York, where he is Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology. He has over 10 years of experience as an expert medical witness, during which he's helped plaintiff and defense attorneys achieve the desired outcomes for their clients. Dr. Qualia reviews cases efficiently, provides objective opinions and communicates in a clear and concise manner. A native of New York, Dr. Qualia graduated magna cum laude from State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton with a BS in Biology. He earned his medical degree and completed his general pediatrics residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Thereafter, he completed a three year pediatric gastroenterology fellowship training program at University of Rochester Medical Center in Rocheste...

New York, New York

Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Colonoscopy complications, Endoscopy complications, Bowel perforation, GI bleeding, Missed polyps, Pancreatitis, ERCP complications, Bile duct injury, Crohn’s misdiagnosis, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Esophageal perforation, GERD, Liver disease, Hepatitis, Celiac disease, GI cancer, Colorectal surgery, Standard of care

Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist practicing at Manhattan Gastroenterology, consistently recognized with 5-star patient reviews for delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Affiliated with Cornell, with ongoing involvement in academic and clinical activities. Experienced in medical record review, case analysis, and expert testimony. Have served as an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants, offering balanced, objective opinions on standards of care, delayed or missed diagnosis, procedural complications, and informed consent. Completed medical training at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital. Board-Certified in Gastroenterology (2021) and Internal Medicine (2018). Educational background includes a Master of Science in Chronic Disease Epidemiology from Yale University and a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University, providing a s...