Diabetic Foot Ulcer Expert Witnesses

Jupiter, Florida

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Wound Care - diabetic foot ulcer, wound care negligence, foot infection, osteomyelitis, podiatric surgery, achilles rupture, expert witness, Compartment syndrome, Delayed diagnosis, standard of care, amputation, Charcot foot, peripheral vascular disease, pressure ulcer, post-op complication, CRPS, medical malpractice, Trauma foot ankle

Dr. Orlando Cedeno is a board-certified podiatric physician specializing in foot and ankle surgery and advanced wound care. He is the founder of Abacoa Podiatry & Leg Vein Center in Jupiter, Florida, where he provides comprehensive care for complex lower extremity conditions, including diabetic limb salvage, infections, and surgical pathology. Dr. Cedeno has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of diabetic foot ulcers, osteomyelitis, peripheral vascular disease, Charcot neuroarthropathy, and post-operative complications. His clinical practice focuses on both conservative and surgical treatment of foot and ankle pathology, with an emphasis on preventing amputation and optimizing functional outcomes. He is actively involved in multidisciplinary care, working closely with vascular surgery, internal medicine, and wound care teams to manage high-risk patients. His expertise includes evaluation of standard of care, delayed or missed diagnosis, surgical decision-making, a...

Coral Springs, Florida

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Total ankle replacement, Podiatric surgery, Diabetic foot ulcer, Trauma, Ankle fracture, Ankle arthritis, Amputation, Limb salvage, Tendon transfer, Charcot foot, Hammer toe, Hallux valgus, Hallux rigidus, Flat foot reconstruction, Revision surgery, Achilles tendon, Lateral ankle ligament

Dr. MacGill is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in foot surgery as well as reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery and serves on their Case Review Committee. He is also a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) by The American Board of Wound Management. He is on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a professional society of more than 8,000 foot and ankle surgeons. He is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital. Additionally, he is a Section Editor for the peer-reviewed Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Dr. MacGill grew up in Tampa and attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. He then attended the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. He graduated in the top 10th percentile of his class and matched with his first choice for residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando...

Bradenton, Florida

Wound Care - Hyperbaric, HBO, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Venous Ulcer, Pressure Ulcer, Decubitus Ulcer, Bed sore, Skin tear, Debridement, Osteomyelitis, Chronic Wound, Acute Wound, Ulcer, Wound, Gangrene, Hyperbaric Medicine

Dr. Michael Cascio is a Physician, board certified in Family Medicine and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (UHM). He is also a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS). He has been practicing wound care and hyperbaric medicine full time for approximately 17 years. He has provided wound care to patients in multiple settings, including hospital outpatient wound centers, acute and long term acute care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.

Asheville, North Carolina

Wound Care, Infectious Diseases - Sepsis, septic shock, surgical infections, prosthetic joint infections, necrotizing fasciitis, COVID-19, lymphedema, osteomyelitis, pressure ulcer, bedsore, decubitus, diabetic foot ulcer, leg amputation, retained wound dressings, wound vac, burns, nursing homes, assisted living, cause of death

I am actively practicing Wound Care and Infectious Diseases and have nearly two decades of experience in both areas. I have worked in various practice settings and am knowledgeable about corresponding standards of care. I provide expertise and have testified in both Wound Care and Infectious Disease-related cases. I teach medical and nursing students and perform peer reviews for wound care, infectious disease, and hospital epidemiology journals. Besides being Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and CMET-certified in Wound Care, I am also Board Certified in Internal Medicine. In addition, I hold certifications in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Lymphedema Therapy. I ranked in the top 10% of doctors in training nationally and have stayed current with general medical topics throughout my career as a subspecialist. In 2022, I received a national award for Outstanding Contributions to Wound Care. I am also an NPIAP group member for the development of the 2025 edition of "Prevention and ...