Drug Overdose Expert Witnesses

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Pharmacology, Toxicology - pharmacovigilance, drug error, drug overdose, adverse drug reaction, neuropharmaceutical, sedation, perioperative injury, medication error, anesthesia, opioid overdose, forensic, drug interaction, surgery, complication, patient monitoring, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug safety, postmortem, pharmacogenetics

SUMMARY Board-certified anesthesiologist and pharmacology expert with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience. Former Professor (now Professor Emeritus) of Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with deep expertise in drug mechanisms, anesthetic pharmacology, and chemistry Former anesthesiologist with UC San Francisco and with Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles Extensive NIH-funded research background. Almost 100 peer-reviewed publications, with drug development expertise. Available for expert witness services in pharmacology and toxicology with strengths in drug mechanisms, drug safety, and drug interactions EDUCATION Doctor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Master of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE California State Medical Board License No. G 67923 American Board of Anesthesiology No 22472 Drug Enforcement...

San Diego, California

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Drug Overdose, Stroke (CVA), Myocardial Infarction (MI), Septic Shock, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Alcohol Withdrawal, Meningitis, Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Aortic Dissection, Spinal Cord Injury/Paralysis, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, EMTALA, Eye Trauma

I have 24 years of experience working in Emergency Medicine managing high-risk cases at multiple high volume emergency departments, including a 290-bed Level 3 trauma center and primary psychiatric emergency facility providing care to a largely under-served area, and an urban 700 bed Level 1 trauma and academic center. American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certified since 2001. Directorship and Leadership experience for over 17 years. Extensive peer-review and performance improvement experience working with other emergency physicians and mid-level providers. I have worked with both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys. Currently in practice.

La Jolla, California

Pathology, Forensic Pathology - Motor Vehicular Accidents, Drug Overdose, Toxicology, Homicide, Opiates/opioids, DUI/DWI, Molecular Diagnostics, Immunology, Forensic Pathology, Autoimmune Diseases, Drugs of Abuse, Transfusion reactions, Laboratory medicine, Anatomic pathology, Clinical pathology, Immunopathology, Breast Cancer, Kidney, Liver, Blood Banking

48 years providing expert testimony in pathology cases. Extensive experience in deposition and courtroom testimony. Autopsy experience coroner's office. 37 years of experience directing clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories in hospital and outpatient settings. Special focus on blood banking, cancer diagnosis, toxicology, immunology, pharmacology, including drugs of use and drugs of abuse.

ONTARIO, California

Emergency Medicine, Nurse - Expert Witness Expert Nurse, Diabetes Diabetic, Cardiac Arrest CPR ACLS PALS BLS, Drug Overdose, Medication Error, Wrongful Death, Allergic Reaction, Fall Risk Prevention, Head Injury Stroke CVA, Charge Nurse, Standard of Care, Triage ESI, EMTALA, Nursing Supervision, Delayed Treatment, Airway Compromise, Gun Shot, Malpractice

Expert Witness & Legal Nurse Consulting Services: • Expert opinions on standard of care, causation, and damages • Medical record review and case merit analysis • Reports, chronologies, timelines, and literature review • Expert Testimony Experience • Plaintiff & defense experience Actively Practicing at the Bedside Rupa Kotecha is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of hands-on clinical experience. Unlike "career witnesses," Ms. Kotecha maintains active bedside practice and works as a Charge Nurse in a high-volume Emergency Department. This ensures her expert opinions are grounded in current 2026 Standards of Care, modern Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, and evolving hospital protocols. Emergency Department Leadership & Operations As a Charge Nurse, Ms. Kotecha manages departmental throughput, staffing ratios, and the Scope of Practice for multidisciplinary teams. Her administrative oversight makes her uniquely qualified to testify on: • Triage & Acuity Errors: Expert in E...

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound - Trauma, Critical Care, Sepsis, Brain Injury, Cardiac Arrest, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Heart Attack, Stroke, Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Head Injuries, Fractures and dislocations, Seizures, Abdominal Pain, Appendicitis, Aortic Dissection, Drug Overdose, Failure to Diagnose

As a board-certified emergency medicine physician with extensive clinical experience, I bring a unique blend of medical expertise and specialized training in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Having completed a fellowship in POCUS, I have a deep understanding of this essential diagnostic tool, enabling me to provide precise, real-time assessments in critical situations. In addition to my clinical practice, I serve as an educator, teaching emergency medicine residents and medical students the latest techniques in emergency care and ultrasound diagnostics. My academic involvement ensures that I remain at the forefront of emergency medicine and point of care ultrasound innovations, always up-to-date with the latest protocols and advancements in emergency medicine, trauma, and critical care. I offer expert medical consultations and case reviews for attorneys, providing detailed insights into a wide range of emergency conditions. Whether for personal injury, medical malpractice, or oth...

Quincy, Massachusetts

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Retail Pharmacies, Community and Hospital Pharmacies, Medication Errors, Wrongful Death, Prescription Drug Abuse, Drug Overdose, Substance Use Disorder, Pharmacy Standards of Care, Pharmacy Law, Pharmaceutical Standard of Care, Drug Interactions

Extensive knowledge in Board of Pharmacy Regulations, she was a member of the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy for 15 years, serving as president twice. Additionally, she served as an Executive Committee member of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) for over 10 years, including elected as Treasurer, President and Chairperson of the association. She continues to be involved with NABP on committees and task forces. She served as chairperson for the Stakeholders Coalition on Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances. She has assisted the Board of Pharmacy in writing regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy, she is generally familiar with NABP model regulations and regulations adopted in other states. She has a master's degree in Drug Regulatory Affairs and has over 35 years of experience in community pharmacy and hospital practice. She has been practicing as an expert for 20 years, reviewing over 170 cases for both plaintiff and defendant. She has test...

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine - Methadone Treatment, Buprenorpphine (Suboxone) Treatment, Naltrexone injectable (Vivitrol), Dual Diagnosis Pain/Addiction. Detoxification, Substance use disorder, Drug Overdose, Fentanyl abuse, Alcohol use disorder, Opioid use disorder

I serve as the Associate Medical Director for Addiction Services at St. Luke’s University Health Network, within the Section of Addiction Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry—a position I have held since October 2024. Prior to this, I was the founding Chief of Addiction Medicine at Tower Health System, where I led the section from its inception in 2014 through 2024. I am actively involved in the education and training of future physicians. I teach medical students, interns, residents, and fellows through multiple academic affiliations, including Drexel University College of Medicine and its clinical partner, Tower Health. I also serve as faculty for the Caron Foundation Addiction Medicine Fellowship, as well as the Addiction Medicine and Pain Management Fellowship programs at St. Luke’s University Health Network. In addition to my administrative and teaching responsibilities, I continue to treat patients directly in an outpatient setting. I collaborate closely with providers a...

San Antonio, Texas

Pharmacology- Clinical, Internal Medicine - Drug adverse effect, drug toxicity, poisoning, drug overdose, prescribing, mechanism of drug action, drug Interaction, drug dose, poly-pharmacy, malpractice, drug reaction, drug patent

I am a Board certified internist and PhD clinical pharmacology expert in drug action and effect with over 35 years of experience. I have been retained in almost 400 legal cases, for both defendants and plaintiffs, usually in medical malpractice cases in which adverse drug effects or actions are involved. I also have extensive expertise in drug litigation and patent disputes. In cases where drug prescribing, dosing, adverse effects and drug interactions are in question, I provide standard-of-care expert witness testimony. I am Board certified in Clinical Pharmacology and in Internal Medicine. I have been Chairman and Executive Director of the American Board of Clinical Pharmacology, President of the American Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and have been on multiple national committees. I teach and practice Clinical Pharmacology and Internal Medicine in an academic and clinical setting.