Cva Expert Witnesses

Beverly Hills, California

Cardiovascular Disease - Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Aortic aneurysm, Heart failure, arrhythmia, Preventive Cardiology, Cardiology, high blood pressure, HTN, stroke, CVA, embolism, Atrial fibrillation, sudden death

Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine Attending Cardiologist, Cedars-Sinai Hospital Medical Center Member, Center of Excellence, Cedars-Sinai Hospital Medical Center Medical Director, Beverly Hills Institute of Cardiology and Preventive Medicine BOOK AUTHOR: "Heart Attack, Will It Happen To Me?", Published in 2019, Celebrity Press. Fellow, American College of Cardiology, Member, American Heart Association Member, American Society of Preventive Cardiology, Member, American College of Physicians Member, American Medical Association. Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Pasadena, California

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital Medicine Physician /Hospitalist, Internal Med, Atrial Fib/Flutter, Renal Failure, Transient Ischemic Attack, CVA, COPD, Pneumonia, Respiratory Failure, UGIB, LGIB, Acute Cholecystitis/Appendicitis, Choledocholithiasis, Obstructive jaundice & uropathy, Complicated/uncomplicated UTI, Cellulitis/NSTI, AFIB, Sepsis, CHF, DM HTN

I am an internal medicine physician presently based out of Southern California that specializes in the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients. As of July 2025 I have begun my fifth year out of residency training. I started my attending career as a clinical hospitalist at UCSF Medical Center, where I also served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine with the adjoining School of Medicine. My duties included resident and medical student education which I sought out voluntarily. Since my career began, at least 50% of my schedule has been composed of nocturnal medicine coverage. Since my career transitioned to Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena CA, I took more a direct care hospitalist role (not directly affiliated with their internal medicine residency). At this larger community medical center, my clinical responsibilities have included swing shift and night shift triage and admission of patients from the emergency department. 50% of my schedule is now as a rounding ...

Santa Monica , California

Radiology, Neuroradiology - DTI, Mild TBI, Accident, MVA, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Neuroradiology, Neuroradiologist, Neuroimaging, TBI, SCI, CVA, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Epilepsy, Seizure, Brain Tumor, Birth Trauma

Harvard Trained Traumatic Brain and Spine Injury Imaging Expert and Chief of Neuroradiology at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. Academic appointments at major academic centers (UCLA and USC) with focus on Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) in concussion/mild TBI. Board and Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in radiology and neuroradiology. Extensive experience in care of patients with traumatic brain and spine injury, stroke, epilepsy, and brain tumor. 18+ years experience. Extensive teaching and research leadership experience at USC (2012- present) and UCLA (2019 - present). Former Radiology department Chair and Director of Neuroradiology at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (2012-2018). CEO and chief neuroradiology expert witness at Neuro Experts, PC (2018-present), contributing to clinical care and medicolegal issues of numerous patients with neurological disorders. Frequent presenter and invited lecturer in neuroradiology and traumatic brain injury.

Denver, Colorado

Life Care Planning, Speech-Language Pathology - Pediatrics, Spinal Cord Injury, Autism ASD, Amputations, Glioblastoma, Geriatrics, Hypoxic Injury, Dysphagia- PEG, Decubitus Ulcer, Augmentative Comm, Medical Mal Practice, Neuroplasticity, Aphasia, Cognitive Disorder, IEP Needs, Head Injury, Developmental Delay, CVA, Hypoxic-Ischemic HIE, ABA -behavioral TX

Life Care Options provides plans and reviews based on a consistent methodology in accordance to the published Standards of Practice. My background as a speech language pathologist coupled with experience working with children from early intervention (birth) through high school transition provides a unique background to opine on all pediatric cases. As an owner of a rehabilitation clinic, I have experience working with all ages in a variety of facilities to include, hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and home health. I hold specific certification in facial electrical stimulation (FES). As an adjunct professor, I have had the privilege of educating the next generation of therapists in keeping with the most up to date research. Please refer to my CV for further information.

Naples, Florida

Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration - Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Hospital Administration, ED Medical Director, Hospital Negligence, Central Line Placement, Heart Attack, Appendicitis, Sepsis, Aneurysm, Blood Clots, Pneumonia, Emergency Medicine, Thoracic Aortic Dissection (TAD), Hospital Standard of Care, CMO, Systemic Failure, CVA, TPA Window, Medical Expert Witness

Emergency Medicine • Chief Medical Officer • Healthcare Leadership Clinically active Emergency Medicine physician with dual training in Emergency and Internal Medicine, and a distinguished track record in executive leadership roles. I bring deep expertise in both frontline care and healthcare system oversight, with a focused interest in identifying and analyzing the root causes of systemic medical errors to improve quality and patient safety. Former Chief Medical Officer of a 278-bed hospital Medical Director – Emergency Medicine & Occupational Health Consultant to KEPRO (QIO for over 30 states) – Standard of Care Evaluations Frequent CME Speaker on “The Anatomy of Systemic Errors” Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP) Fellow of American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) Fellow of American Association for Physician Leadership (FAAPL) Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)

Palos Heights, Illinois

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Neuropsychology. Psychology. IME's. Fitness for Duty. Return to Work. Concussion. Chronic pain. Civil/Occupational Disablity. CRPS. PTSD. Workman's compensation. Decision-making capacity evaluations. Dementia. Cancer. CVA

I am Board Certified in both Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology. I conduct Neuropsychological Evaluations, Psychological Pain Assessments, Psychological, and ADHD/LD Evaluations from ages 6 though geriatric. The neurocognitive and emotional symptoms associated with varied neurological and medical conditions, chronic pain, PTSD, mild head injury, and concussion are representative of the conditions regularly assessed. Conditions arising form Workman's Compensation, FFDE, RTW, and personal injury characterize referrals. I also conduct evaluations for dementia and decision-making capacity. Medical records reviews and consultations are also provided.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Financial, Accounting - CPA, IFRS, CXO, Business Valuations, Internal Controls, CFF, MST, CM&AA, Valuations, Auditing, CVA, MPA, CEPA, Mergers & Acquistions, Compliance, ABV, CFO, Financial Forensics, Accounting

Christopher E. Denney 450 E. 96TH STREET, SUITE 500 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240 (317) 581-6350 cdenney@silvermarkcpas-advisors.com CURRICULUM VITAE OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES Managing Member, Silvermark CPAs & Advisors; Business Valuation Services; Litigation Support/Services; Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax Services. EDUCATION/FACULTY University of Miami – Post Graduate Economic and Finance Studies 2023 DePauw University – Adjunct Profession of Economics 2016 Indiana University Master of Science – Taxation 2013 Master of Science – Professional Accountancy 2005 Ball State University Bachelor of Science – Accounting 1997 BUSINESS HISTORY Silvermark CPAs & Advisors – Managing Member September 2015 to present Chris has more than 25 years of experience. Prior to joining Silvermark, he represented three of the Big 4 accounting firms, some in leadership roles and a Fortune 500 Company as an officer. Some of his research has been nationally published, including a cover article fo...

Pineville, Louisiana

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine PA, Urgent Care, APP, MLP, Mid-level Provider, Heart Atttack, CVA, Stroke, Heart Attack, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Kidney Stone, Sepsis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pneumonia, laceration, fracture, dehydration, acute kidney injury, appendicitis

A 20 year Army Veteran, I have worked as a Physician Assistant in both Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care for 25+ years. I am a proud 1997 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the U.S. Army PA Program where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. I later obtained my Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. I am a retired Major from the Louisiana Army National Guard and have deployed overseas on two occasions. I last served as Deputy State Surgeon in charge of medical readiness for Louisiana troops. I currently split my time between working in a fast-paced emergency department and a high-acuity urgent care clinic in the central Louisiana area.

Pineville, Louisiana

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Heart Attack, MI, CVA, Stroke, Fracture, Acute Appendicitis, Head Injury, Pneumonia, Ectopic Pregnancy, Torsion-Ovarian/Testicular, Sepsis, Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism, Falls, Pediatrics, Diverticulitis, Laceration, Kidney Stone

With 25 years of experience in the nursing profession, I have the skills, knowledge and background to provide quality expert witness services. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse actively working in Emergency Medicine in both the Emergency Department and Urgent Care settings. I first began my nursing career as a Registered Nurse in 2000, and for 17 years, I worked predominantly in the Emergency Department with contract work in the Intensive Care and Post-Anesthesia Care Units in Central Louisiana and in San Antonio, Texas. I obtained my MSN in 2017 and became a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. The entirety of my employment since that time has been in a 39 bed ER that averages 150 patients per day. I also work in an Urgent Care clinic on a part-time basis. My clinical experience, coupled with my love of research and problem-solving, makes me both equipped and appetent to exceed the expectations required of an expert witness.

Pinehurst , North Carolina

Cardiovascular Disease - Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Aortic aneurysm, Heart failure, arrhythmia, Preventive Cardiology, Cardiology, high blood pressure, HTN, stroke, CVA, embolism

Senior partner,FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Pinehurst, NC Chief of Cardiology Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, NC Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, NC Past Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation, FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital, Rockingham, NC Past Chief of Cardiology, Sandhills Memorial Hospital, Hamlet, NC Preceptor, University of Medicine and Heath Sciences, St Kitts Additionally training in Leadership, Health care management and entrepreneurship, UNC Business School at Chapel Hill Member, American College of Cardiology Member, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Member, American Society of Echocardiography Member, Medical Executive Committee. Member, Quality Control Committee Member, Credential Committee Past Chief, Critical Care Committee Adjunct Professor at Campbell University Medical School Experienced Expert Witness -since 2022

Houston, Texas

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, Sepsis, Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pneumonia, Fractures, Status Epilepticus, Aortic Dissection, AAA, Head Bleed, Urgent Care, Nurse Practitioner, CVA, Compartment Syndrome

I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician and author of The Ultimate Emergency Medicine Guide, a comprehensive review book that is the highest-rated and most up-to-date text for Emergency Medicine physicians preparing to certify. I am a member of AOA (the only national medical honor society in the world), served as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UMKC, and have worked in a variety of settings: from inner-city level 1 trauma centers serving 100,000 patients/year to 3-bed rural EDs. I’ve spent time as a Medical Director, Oral Boards examiner, and ACLS instructor. I am also currently serving as the medical director of an Urgent Care and Mens' Health Clinic which has given me significant experience hiring and training nurse practitioners and physician assistants'. I frequently review medical bills and offer expert advice on usual and customary charges for attorney offices. I am ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Suppor...

Seattle, Washington

Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - standard of care, missed diagnosis, delay of care, stroke, cva, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, orthopedic injuries, appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics, supervision of residents

Brett Schmitz MD MPH is a board certified family medicine physician specializing in urgent care medicine with 14 years of experience. He is a faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington. He is involved in the training of medical students as well as residents. He serves as a peer reviewer for the Annals of Family Medicine. He is available as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff cases.