Crna Expert Witnesses
Crna 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 crna. The crna expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, General Practice, Nurse Anesthetist, Pain Management - Medicine, and Physician Assistant.
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Neil Buettner, BSN, CRNA
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist
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Anesthesiology, CRNA, Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, PACU, Surgery, Airway Management, Epidural Block, Endoscopy Anesthesia, GI Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia
I am an actively practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over 35 years of experience spanning various settings, including level 1 trauma centers and CRNA-only community hospitals. Regardless of the practice location, I maintain a comprehensive understanding of the established standards of care.
I have provided anesthesia services for a diverse range of surgical specialties, obstetrics, and GI endoscopy procedures. My expertise extends to non-operative hospital areas, such as the critical care unit and emergency department. Furthermore, I have served as a clinical preceptor for nurse anesthetist training programs.
As a clinician and expert, I’m confident that I can provide an authoritative voice in providing thorough records reviews and expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense, based solely on merit. My experience giving deposition and trial testimony will be an invaluable asset to your case. I prioritize efficiency, ensuring a timely turnaround ...
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Hannah Bischoff, CRNA
Endoscopy Anesthesia – CRNA Expert Witness
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology
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endoscopy, colonoscopy, EGD, aspiration, MAC, Upper endoscopy, GI, sedation, NORA, Propofol Sedation, deep sedation, airway management, Anesthesia Monitoring Standards, Anesthesia-Related Complications, ASA Classification, Hypoxia, Respiratory Arrest, awareness, Capnography, Unplanned Intubation
I am a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over four years of clinical experience providing anesthesia care in high-acuity inpatient hospitals and high-volume outpatient surgery centers. My practice includes extensive experience in anesthesia for gastrointestinal endoscopy, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy (EGD), with participation in more than 1,000 endoscopic procedures.
I obtained my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of Cincinnati, where I completed advanced training in anesthesia pharmacology, physiology, and evidence-based perioperative care. My clinical background includes the delivery of monitored anesthesia care (MAC) and deep sedation using propofol, management of airway and respiratory events in non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) environments, and physiologic monitoring in fast-paced procedural settings with rapid patient turnover.
I routinely care for patients across the ASA spectrum, including individuals w...
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Susan M. Thibeault, DNAP, CRNA
Branford, Connecticut
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology
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CRNA, hospital liability, airway, fire, aspiration, awareness, EMR/EHR Audit trails, capnography, dental, endoscopy, colonoscopy, intubation, non-OR anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), overdose, oversedation, positioning, post anesthesia care unit, PACU, central line
Yale-trained nurse anesthetist leader in active clinical practice. Clinical experience includes both operating room and non-operating room procedures. Head of CRNA quality and safety for Yale New Haven Hospital – a 1,500+ bed level 1 trauma center. Has reviewed numerous adverse events for deviations from standard of care. Extensive public speaking experience.
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Sarah R Lane, DNP, APRN, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA FL
Lane Legal LLC
Westlake, Florida
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology
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CRNA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, GYN surgery, Thoracic surgery, Bariatric surgery, Podiatry cases, Neuro surgery, Spine surgery, Regional nerve blocks, Peripheral nerve blocks, Laparoscopic Cases, MAC, Fire, Airway, Complications
Doctorally-prepared, board-certified CRNA, Clinical Coordinator, and Director of Education with diverse anesthesia experience across surgical specialties. Vice Chief of Anesthesia. Former Critical Care RN expert witness. Skilled in regional anesthesia, airway management, and perioperative safety. Experience in Orthopedic, robotic, GI, spine/neuro, bariatric, thoracic, vascular, general, podiatry, gyn, cases. Available for plaintiff and defense cases.
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Gabriel J Mullins, CRNA
Board Certified CRNA, Business Owner
Clearwater, Florida
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology
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Anesthesia, Awareness, Obstetric Anesthesia, Aspiration, Extubation, Post anesthesia care unit PACU, Airway Management, Airway Trauma, Needle Placement, Anesthesia Machine, Hypoxia, Medication Error, Falls, Dosing, Intubation, Epidural, Malignant Hyperthermia, Surgical Positioning, Tube Placement, CRNA
EDUCATION & BACKGROUND
Master of Science in Anesthesia – University of Michigan.
Clinical training at Hurley Medical Center, including cardiothoracic, obstetric, pediatric, and trauma rotations.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience providing anesthesia in hospital, outpatient, and office settings.
Independent CRNA practice managing complex cases and high-acuity patients.
Comfortable with emergency response, advanced airway management, and rapid-sequence induction.
TEACHING & LEADERSHIP
Former guest lecturer at the University of Michigan on anesthesia monitoring and safety topics.
Experienced public speaker skilled in explaining technical concepts clearly to professional and lay audiences.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Founder of Anesthetize.ai, an evidence-based anesthesia reference platform designed for clinicians and students.
Integrates authoritative anesthesia sources into accessible AI-driven education and case analysis.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Board-certified Nurse Anesth...
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Angelica Rizzo, MSN, CRNA
Cleveland, Ohio
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology
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CRNA, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), general anesthesia (GA), airway, capnography, oversedation, positioning, post anesthesia care unit, intubation, PACU, aspiration, ambulatory surgery, anesthesia documentation, fire
Board-certified certified registered nurse anesthetist in active clinical practice with more than a decade of experience across high-acuity hospital and ambulatory settings. Clinical background includes Level 1 trauma center experience, ambulatory surgery, and non-operating room anesthesia environments.
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Jacob Kessen
CRNA Expert- Nurse Anesthetist
Edmond, Oklahoma
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist
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Malpractice, CRNA, Expert Witness, Standard of care, Airway Management, Obstetrics anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, monitored anesthesia care, anesthesia documentation, certified registered nurse anesthetist expert, legal nurse consultant CRNA, anesthesia malpractice, anesthesia negligence, PACU, anesthesia, intubation
CRNA Expert Witness | Anesthesia Standard of Care | Airway, OB, Sedation, Regional | Clinical & Administrative Expertise
I’m a board-certified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over 8 years of clinical anesthesia experience across diverse practice settings and 3 years of senior-level operational leadership. As a Vice President of Clinical Operations at Essential Anesthesia Management—a national organization supporting over 140 facilities—I bring a dual perspective to expert witness work: grounded clinical expertise and real-world administrative insight.
Expert Witness Experience
Since 2018, I have served as an expert witness on a wide range of anesthesia-related cases, providing impartial reviews and testimony for both plaintiff and defense teams. My experience includes:
• Case review and standard-of-care analysis
• Consultation with legal teams on case development and strategy
Attorneys appreciate my ability to translate complex anesthesia concepts into clear, cour...
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Christopher D. Stewart, MSN, CRNA
Collierville , Tennessee
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology
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Cardiovascular anesthesia, Cardiothoracic anesthesia, Airway management, Obstetrical anesthesia, CRNA, Orthopedic anesthesia, Post anesthesia care unit, Intensive Care Nursing, Trans-esophageal ECHO, central line placement, Cardiology, Endoscopy anesthesia, arterial line placement, Epidural blocks
I am full time practicing CRNA with 23 years clinical experience in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic anesthesia practice. Nursing intensive care/trauma experience extends back to 1993. I have a vast thorough anesthesia experience in Obstetrical, Orthopedic, Neuro-Cranial and Spine, Trauma, ENT, Surgical Oncology, Endoscopic, and Pediatrics. Most of my career was Open Heart and Transplant anesthesia, which I have vast amounts of experience placing central lines, PA catheters, labor epidurals, arterial lines, TEE, pump and off pump cases. I was the Chief Cardiac Anesthetist for 10 years of my practice. I have been Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia for Virginia Commonwealth and Arkansas State University anesthesia programs. I been clinical instructor for University of Tennessee, Union University, and LMU anesthesia programs in Tennessee. I have a strong diverse clinical knowledge that allows me to serve you in reviewing vast amounts of clinical information and g...
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Andrew Rice, DNP, CRNA, ACNP-BC, NSPM-C
CRNA: Educator, Practitioner, & Pain Management
Milan, Tennessee
Nurse Anesthetist, Pain Management - Medicine
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Nurse Anesthesia Education, Title IX, Education, Pharmacology, DNP, CRNA Training, CRNA, Epidurals, Program Dismissals, Ablations, Airway Management, CRNA School, Nerve Blocks, SRNA, Regional Anesthesia, Nurse Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesia, General Anesthesia
Doctorally prepared Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (DNP, CRNA) with extensive experience in clinical anesthesia, academic leadership, general anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and interventional pain management. Former nurse anesthesia Program Director and long-standing CRNA educator, with direct responsibility for curriculum development, faculty oversight, student evaluation, accreditation standards, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. Completed formal Title IX training, with experience addressing academic conduct, professionalism, and policy-driven investigations within healthcare education.
Clinically experienced in providing general anesthesia and obstetric anesthesia across hospital and surgical settings. Expertise includes anesthetic planning, airway management, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, perioperative patient safety, documentation standards, and CRNA scope of practice in both care-team and independent practice m...
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Janet Graham, MSN, CRNA
Anesthesia CRNA Standards of Care Expert Witness
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Lakeland, Tennessee
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist
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Anesthesia, Airway Management, Trauma, GI, Dentistry, Office Based Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care, Orthopedics, Sedation, Ambulatory Surgery Center, PACU, Informed Consent, Medication Errors, Paralytics, Propofol, Patient Safety, Endoscopic, CRNA, Outpatient, Oral surgery
I am a dedicated, full-time practicing anesthesia provider with over 13 years of clinical anesthesia experience and more than 20 years in critical care, beginning with my career in cardiovascular ICU nursing.
My anesthesia practice has encompassed a wide range of hospital and outpatient environments, including Level 1 trauma centers, rural hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and office-based surgical settings across multiple states. Throughout my career, I have served as a clinical preceptor for student nurse anesthetists, and have worked with diverse surgeons, patient populations, and anesthesia techniques. This broad clinical background has strengthened my adaptability, cultural awareness, and ability to manage complex and varied scenarios.
In addition to hospital-based practice, I have extensive experience as a solo practitioner in office-based clinics and ambulatory surgery centers—venues that represent the fastest-growing settings for anesthesia delivery, but also carry ...
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Neil Buettner, BSN, CRNA
Cordova, Tennessee
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist
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Anesthesiology, CRNA, Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, PACU, Surgery, Airway Management, Epidural Block, Endoscopy Anesthesia, GI Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia
I am an actively practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over 35 years of experience spanning various settings, including level 1 trauma centers and CRNA-only community hospitals. Regardless of the practice location, I maintain a comprehensive understanding of the established standards of care.
I have provided anesthesia services for a diverse range of surgical specialties, obstetrics, and GI endoscopy procedures. My expertise extends to non-operative hospital areas, such as the critical care unit and emergency department. Furthermore, I have served as a clinical preceptor for nurse anesthetist training programs.
As a clinician and expert, I’m confident that I can provide an authoritative voice in providing thorough records reviews and expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense, based solely on merit. My experience giving deposition and trial testimony will be an invaluable asset to your case. I prioritize efficiency, ensuring a timely turnaround ...
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John Caputo, CRNA, MHS, BSN
CRNA Leader. Experienced expert witness.
J & L Anesthesia Services
Bridgeport, West Virginia
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist
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CRNA, anesthesia, airway management, post anesthesia care unit, PACU, central line placement, needle placement, tube placement, falls, IV infiltration, awareness, epidurals, sp drug effects, hypoxia, propofol, intubation, extubation, aspiration, airway trauma, surgical positioning
I am a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with extensive clinical, administrative, and educational experience across the full spectrum of anesthesia practice. My clinical background includes inhalational, total intravenous, and balanced anesthesia techniques for adult and pediatric patients; epidural and spinal anesthesia; and peripheral nerve blocks for acute postoperative pain management. I have practiced in OB, pediatric, cardiac, orthopedic, general surgery, endoscopy, neurosurgery, dental, off-site procedural locations (CT, MRI, cath lab), and office-based anesthesia environments, including rural critical access hospitals, community hospitals, large tertiary centers, and academic medical centers.
I have substantial experience conducting systematic chart review and auditing for quality assurance, adverse outcomes, and standard-of-care evaluation. I have lectured on epidural anesthesia, anesthesia-related complications, malignant hyperthermia, and quality assurance/quality ...
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Jeffrey G. Nicholson, PA-C, PhD, M.Ed, MPAS, DFAAPA
Experienced PA, NP and RN Experts Provided Stat
PA Experts Network
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Physician Assistant, General Practice
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Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Nurse Practitioner, Expert Witness Referrals, PA, NP, RN, nurse, sitter, nursing home, long term care, assisted living, memory care, EMT, CRNA
Dr. Nicholson is a recently retired 30 plus years practicing PA, PA Educator and experienced legal consultant. He can provide experienced PA, NP and RN experts in all medical specialties nationwide. Malpractice case merit review, expert witness, deposition and testimony for all medical specialties. Dr. Nicholson is a recognized leader in the PA profession and recognized expert on PA malpractice. He can either help you personally or provide the right expert, usually within 24 hours.
Current CV Highlights:
Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants;
President, American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine;
Membership Commission, AAPA;
Delegate, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants;
Board of Directors, Hillside Health Care International Mission Clinic;
Adjunct Clinical Faculty, University of Wisconsin – Madison PA Program
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Marquette University PA Program
Fellow, Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistan...