Endocrinology Expert Witnesses

Endocrinology, Diabetes - diabetes, diabetic, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypoglycemia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, DKA, hyperglycemia, HHS, neuropathy, testosterone, hyperthyroid, CGM, adrenal insufficiency, pituitary, hormone, hypothyroid, TBI, hypercalcemia, Addison

Dr. Mihail Zilbermint, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.E., is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (academic appointment). He serves as the Chief and Director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, and is the director of the Endocrine Hospitalist program. After completing his endocrinology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Zilbermint established an Endocrine Hospitalist and Inpatient Diabetes Management Service at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. This program focuses on improving glycemic control for hospitalized patients. Dr. Zilbermint is a highly regarded expert in diabetes, adrenal, pituitary diseases, and general Endocrinology. In 2023, he was honored with the Vigersky Outstanding Clinical Practitioner award for his exceptional contributions to the endocrine and medical communi...

San Ramon , California

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Primary Care, Critical Care medicine, Pulmonology, Infectious disease, cardiology, Traumatic Brain injury, Cardiovascular Care, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Geriatics, Perioperative, Sepsis, Hematology, Oncology, Palliative Care

I have near 10 years of post graduate experience in different patient care settings amongst various roles as board certified internal medicine physician. I have completed my residency training at University of California, San Diego and I am currently a hospitalist in the East Bay Area, California. From the acute inpatient setting to end of life care, I am a qualified expert to provide consultation. I have experience in treating hospitalized patients in the acute care setting. I work in a high acuity stroke and trauma center, having specific experience in caring for patients with stroke, trauma, infectious diseases, heart failure, sepsis, etc. In addition to direct patient care, I have been involved in quality review committees, assessing physicians and certain clinical scenarios. I have experience in reviewing records and peer review, evaluating for opportunities for improvement in medical decision making while serving on the Quality Review Committee. I have been active in the ethic...

California

Internal Medicine, Oncology - patents, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, internal medicine, oncology, endocrinology

Training include -Massachusetts General Hospital (Fellow) -Harvard Medical School Previous titles include NCI Cancer Center Director for 13 years Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University. Department Chairman of Oncology, Georgetown University. Department Chairman of Cancer Biology, Thomas Jefferson University. Executive Vice President Thomas Jefferson University. Ranked in the world as Highly Cited research scientist in breast cancer (#6), prostate cancer (#2) Recipient of research grants and multiple national awards. Elected Member American Society of Clinical Investigators. Gragnani Endowed Chair Order of Australia (Queen Elizabeth II) National Academy Europe National Academy Hungary Biotechnology Company Founder

Los Angeles, California

Obesity, Endocrinology - Endocrinology, Type 2 Diabetes, the Overweight Condition and Obesity, Nutrition, Weight Loss Management, Diabetes Complications, Overweight Surgery Complications, Bariatric Surgery, Overweight and Obesity Complications, Obesity Medicine Complications

Peter D. Vash, MD, M.P.H., FACE., is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, emeritus, at the David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA Medical Center, earned a Masters of Public health at the UCLA School of Public Health, and was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the UCLA School of Medicine. He is a Past President of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians; Board Certified in in Internal Medicine specializing in Endocrinology and Metabolism with an emphasis on Obesity Medicine. He is Diplomate and Board Certified in Obesity Medicine. Dr. Vash testified as an invited expert witness before a Senate Sub-Committee on Nutrition in Medical Schools and in Clinical Practice. He has served as an expert reviewer for the State of California Medical Board. He has extensive clinical experience treating overweight and obese patients, post bariatric surgical patients and patients with type 2 diabetes and those with diabetic complications. He Served on the Board of Shape Magazine whe...

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Internal Medicine, Oncology - patents, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, internal medicine, oncology, endocrinology

Training include -Massachusetts General Hospital (Fellow) -Harvard Medical School Previous titles include NCI Cancer Center Director for 13 years Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University. Department Chairman of Oncology, Georgetown University. Department Chairman of Cancer Biology, Thomas Jefferson University. Executive Vice President Thomas Jefferson University. Ranked in the world as Highly Cited research scientist in breast cancer (#6), prostate cancer (#2) Recipient of research grants and multiple national awards. Elected Member American Society of Clinical Investigators. Gragnani Endowed Chair Order of Australia (Queen Elizabeth II) National Academy Europe National Academy Hungary Biotechnology Company Founder

Lake Worth, Florida

Endocrinology, Diabetes - Diabetes, Thyroid, Insulin Pump, Endocrinology, GLP-1, Standard of care- endocrinology, Document Examination, Medical Malpractice, Nursing homes, Telemedicine, Parathyroid, Long term care, Hypoglycemia, Thyroid Cancer, Agent orange, Calcium, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, DKA, Testosterone, Obesity

Dr. Ana Silva-Auerbach is a board-certified endocrinologist with over a decade of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in the evaluation, management, and complications of endocrine disorders, with particular expertise in diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and complex metabolic conditions. Dr. Silva-Auerbach previously served as Lead Endocrinologist at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, where she developed and implemented institutional protocols for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), insulin infusions, and hypoglycemia management. She has extensive experience managing high-risk and medically complex patients, including those with advanced vascular disease, endocrine complications of systemic illness, and multi-organ involvement. Throughout her career, Dr. Silva-Auerbach has trained and mentored medical students and residents, with a focus on clinical reasoning and evidence-based care. This experience has strengthened her ability to clea...

Vero Beach, Florida

Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Cardiology, Pulmonary, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Injury or Trauma, General surgery, Infectious disease, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Geriatric medicine, Hematology/oncology, Critical care, Telemedicine

Irene Rahman-Garcia, MD, FACP is board-certified in Internal Medicine with extensive experience in acute and chronic care management. During her tenure as a hospitalist at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Beach, FL, she received multiple awards recognizing her excellence in patient care and experience. Most recently, she served as Associate Director for Hospital Medicine and Co-Medical Director for Cleveland Clinic’s Hospital Care at Home program, leading initiatives that expanded access to care, streamlined patient services, and enhanced quality and safety across all five Cleveland Clinic hospitals in Florida. Her years of caring for acutely ill patients deepened her understanding of the limitations of traditional healthcare — insights that inspired her transition into concierge medicine in Vero Beach, where she is able to provide personalized, relationship-based care.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Endocrinology, Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, nutrition, human research, clinical research, lipid metabolism, hyperlipidemia, lipid, estrogens, women's health, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, diabetes, thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid, steroids, testosterone, forever chemicals, hormones

I am ABIM board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition. I completed a BS in Human Nutrition at Michigan State University and MD at Wayne State University. I also have performed non-degree studies in Public Health. I completed specialty training in Internal Medicine at Baltimore City Hospital/Francis Scott Key Medical Center/Johns Hopkins University and a Clinical/Senior Research Fellowship in Endocrinology and Nutrition at the University of Washington. Academic faculty positions have included Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Tulane University, Louisiana State University-New Orleans and Pennington Biomedical Research Center. My research has focused on the effects of nutrients, hormones and estrogen on lipid and bone metabolism. I have clinical and research expertise in general endocrinology, human nutrition, lipid metabolism, metabolic bone disease, osteoporosis, women's health, estrogen therapy and thyroid disease. I have served a...

New York

Internal Medicine, Oncology - patents, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, internal medicine, oncology, endocrinology

Training include -Massachusetts General Hospital (Fellow) -Harvard Medical School Previous titles include NCI Cancer Center Director for 13 years Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University. Department Chairman of Oncology, Georgetown University. Department Chairman of Cancer Biology, Thomas Jefferson University. Executive Vice President Thomas Jefferson University. Ranked in the world as Highly Cited research scientist in breast cancer (#6), prostate cancer (#2) Recipient of research grants and multiple national awards. Elected Member American Society of Clinical Investigators. Gragnani Endowed Chair Order of Australia (Queen Elizabeth II) National Academy Europe National Academy Hungary Biotechnology Company Founder

Bronxville, New York

Diabetes, Endocrinology - Diabetes, Endocrinology, Diabetic complications, Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), Hyperosmolar state (HHS), Insulin, Insulin pumps, Hypoglycemia, Metabolic medicine, Obesity, Thyroid, Adrenal disorders, Pituitary, Testosterone, Hypogonadism, Hospital endocrine care, Standards of care, Medical negligence, IME, Expert witness reports

Division Chief, Endocrinology – Mount Sinai Morningside & West A board-certified endocrinologist with over 15 years of experience in academic medicine and clinical practice in the United States and United Kingdom. Dual-certified in both countries, with expertise in endocrine disorders, diabetes management, and quality improvement. Experienced in clinical leadership and education Board Certifications: • ABIM – Internal Medicine (2016) • ABIM – Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2017) • U.K. CCT – Endocrinology & Diabetes / Internal Medicine (2006) • Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME), ABIME Legal Experience: • Accepted as an expert witness in federal and state courts • Experienced in reviewing records, writing expert reports, and conducting Independent Medical Examinations • Areas of focus include diabetes care, endocrine emergencies (DKA/HHS), thyroid disease, and hormonal disorders Research and Academic Roles: • Principal investigator and co-investigator on funded...