Forensic Toxicology Expert Witnesses
Forensic toxicology 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 forensic toxicology. The forensic toxicology expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Emergency Medical Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Pathology, Occupational Medicine, Pharmacist, Pharmacology, Pharmacology- Clinical, Products Liability, and Toxicology.
Damon M DellAglio, MD, FACEP
Boarded in Toxicology & Emergency Medicine
Dell'Aglio Medical Consulting, PC
Phoenix, Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Pharmacology, critical care, peer review, sepsis, trauma, overdose, poisoning, antidotes, occupational exposure, resuscitation, drug abuse, drug withdrawal, drug/ alcohol impairment, drug testing, forensic toxicology, dram shop
My educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from John’s Hopkins University, doctor of medicine from the State University of New York, Syracuse, emergency medicine training in Morristown, NJ, and medical toxicology with Emory University and the CDC in Atlanta, GA. I am board certified in both emergency medicine and medical toxicology. Publications include multiple peer reviewed articles on numerous toxicology subjects, including in journals such as Annals of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Toxicology, Journal of Medical Toxicology, and Journal of Emergency Medicine.
My practice includes over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine, and toxicology is an integral piece of this practice. I have also done bedside private toxicology consulting and have served as an emergency department medical director over a period of more than 6 years in two departments. I have extensive experience in emergency department operations, peer review, and interdepartmental relations rega...
Michael J Kosnett, MD, MPH, FACMT
California
Toxicology, Occupational Medicine
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Lead poisoning, cannabis, drug testing, alcohol, marijuana, environmental toxicology, occupational toxicology, arsenic poisoning, forensic toxicology, DUI, risk assessment, aviation toxicology, medical monitoring
2016 Recipient of the American College of Medical Toxicology Matthew J. Ellenhorn Award [career achievement award in recognition
of “extraordinary contributions to the field of medical
toxicology”]
Diplomate, American Boards of Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine), and Medical Toxicology
Active Medical Licensure in Colorado and California
Professional activities have included:
• Past President, American College of Medical Toxicology
• Committee on Toxicology of the National Academy of Sciences
• NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors
• CDC Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
• EPA Science Advisory Board panels (lead in air, water, dust)
• ATSDR expert panels (lead biomonitoring, hair analysis)
• WHO consultant and temporary advisor (arsenic in drinking water, chelation of heavy metals)
• Consultant to US Air Force Science Advisory Board (F-22)
• Consultant to the US Navy Naval Air Systems Command (F-18)
• US Army Public Health Command (c...
Michael J Kosnett, MD, MPH, FACMT
Denver, Colorado
Toxicology, Occupational Medicine
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Lead poisoning, cannabis, drug testing, alcohol, marijuana, environmental toxicology, occupational toxicology, arsenic poisoning, forensic toxicology, DUI, risk assessment, aviation toxicology, medical monitoring
2016 Recipient of the American College of Medical Toxicology Matthew J. Ellenhorn Award [career achievement award in recognition
of “extraordinary contributions to the field of medical
toxicology”]
Diplomate, American Boards of Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine), and Medical Toxicology
Active Medical Licensure in Colorado and California
Professional activities have included:
• Past President, American College of Medical Toxicology
• Committee on Toxicology of the National Academy of Sciences
• NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors
• CDC Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
• EPA Science Advisory Board panels (lead in air, water, dust)
• ATSDR expert panels (lead biomonitoring, hair analysis)
• WHO consultant and temporary advisor (arsenic in drinking water, chelation of heavy metals)
• Consultant to US Air Force Science Advisory Board (F-22)
• Consultant to the US Navy Naval Air Systems Command (F-18)
• US Army Public Health Command (c...
Alberto Augsten, Pharm.D., M.S.,BCPP, DABAT
Board Certified Toxicologist/Psychopharmacologist
Augsten Consulting, LLC
Hollywood, Florida
Toxicology, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Toxicology, Psychopharmacology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, DUI, Drugs of Abuse, Poisoning, Medication Errors, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Forensic Toxicology, Drugs of Abuse Testing
Dr. Alberto Augsten, founder of Augsten Consulting, is a consultant and expert witness specializing in psychopharmacology and clinical toxicology. Offering professional, impactful, and strategic consulting services, Dr. Augsten caters to legal, healthcare, and clinical practice development. His expertise encompasses many areas, ensuring clients receive top-notch guidance and insights.
Dr. Augsten is the only Dual Board Certified Toxicologist and Psychopharmacologist in the Nation, and has been qualified as an expert in Toxicology in both Criminal and Civil cases.
Dr. Augsten thoroughly analyzes environmental substances, including metals, pesticides, toxic gases, solvents, particulates, carcinogens, industrial chemicals, allergens, and natural toxins. Our expertise ensures a comprehensive evaluation of potential exposures and their impact on health.
Dr. Augsten specializes in providing tailored consulting services to assist in the development and optimization of clinical practic...
Susan M Skolly-Danziger, PharmD, MS, CPh, DABAT
Psychiatric Affiliates, PA
Maitland, Florida
Toxicology, Pharmacist
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DUI Alcohol or Drugs, Drugs of Abuse Testing, Effects of Drugs on Behavior, Illicit Drug Synthesis, Drug/Drug Interactions, Poisoning, Medication Errors, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Hospital-Related Medication Errors, Adverse Effects of Drugs, Forensic Toxicology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology
· Dr. Skolly-Danziger is a Florida Consultant Pharmacist. A consultant pharmacist is a medication therapy management expert, who advises on the use of medications for patients in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
· Dr. Skolly-Danziger is an expert in the field of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology. She has been qualified by Circuit and Federal Judges in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Oklahoma to provide opinions to the Court and juries from misdemeanor to death penalty cases in the areas of Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. She has been qualified as an expert in toxicology in both Criminal and Civil matters.
· Dr. Skolly-Danziger has been qualified as an expert in Toxicology in both Criminal and Civil cases involving opioid-related deaths.
· Dr. Skolly currently provides standard of care reviews concerning matters in both retail and hospital pharmacy practice on behalf of the Florida Department of Health.
Aimee Nefcy, MD
Canton, Michigan
Toxicology
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Clinical toxicology, forensic toxicology, medication and drug overdose and adverse reactions and medication interactions, toxidromes, lab interpretation, heavy metal poisoning, occupational exposures, radiation poisoning, envenomations, spider bites, carbon monoxide poisoning, acute lung injury
Board certified in Medical Toxicology in Detroit with years of experience diagnosing and treating poisoned patients in emergency, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient settings. Extensive experience with forensic toxicology, interpretation of laboratory results, and analysis of post-mortem charts with reporting to the National Poison Data System. Experience with inhaled toxins, acute lung injury, drug overdose, withdrawal syndromes of all types, carbon monoxide poisoning, drug interactions, medication adverse reactions, toxidromes, heavy metal poisoning, spider bites, envenomations, and many others. Strong history of education and experience in writing and public speaking.
Richard A Stripp, Ph.D.
American Scientific Consultants Corp
Huntington, New York
Toxicology, Pharmacology
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Forensic toxicology, alcohol, drugs of abuse, dui, dwi, dram shop, prescription pain drugs, cocaine, heroin, pcp, amphetamine, overdose, carbon monoxide, lead, heavy metals, opiates, marijuana, THC
Dr. Richard Stripp is a nationally recognized expert in toxicology providing services in all aspects of a clinical and forensic toxicology. He has served as an expert consultant in 100’s of cases in the field of toxicology and pharmacology for attorneys, investigators, and physicians involved in forensic and clinical toxicological evaluations associated with ethanol, drugs of abuse, prescription medications and chemical exposure. Dr. Stripp provides unbiased expert case reviews involving drug effect on human performance, toxicity of iatrogenic/ therapeutic agents, lead and other toxic metals, carbon monoxide and environmental/occupational hazards. These services include, impartial evaluations involving drug impairment, overdose, toxic chemical exposure, medical issues associated with drug therapy, poisoning, and the role of drugs, alcohol, or chemical exposure in civil and criminal litigation. This covers a full breath of forensic medical-legal cases
Heath Jolliff, DO
Medical Toxicology and Forensics Expert
Mid-Ohio Toxicology Services, LLC
Columbus, Ohio
Toxicology, Emergency Medical Toxicology
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Forensic toxicology, Drug Abuse, Overdose, Impairment, Marijuana, Alcohol, Drug testing, DUI, Risk assessment, Cannabis, Opioids
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology.
Fellowship trained at the University of Colorado/Rocky Mountian Poison and Drug Center.
Over 3 decades of clinical experience.
Expert forensics work for over 2 decades
Active Medical License in Colorado and Ohio
Fellow, American College of Medical Toxicology
Previous, Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program Director
Priya Banerjee, MD
Anchor Forensic Pathology LLC
Barrington , Rhode Island
Forensic Pathology, Forensic Medicine
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Private Autopsy, Second autopsy review, cause and manner of death, wrongful death, Injury/wound interpretation, forensic toxicology, drug/medication overdose, medical malpractice, nursing home death, work place death, homicides, gunshot and stab wounds, in custody/police death, crime scene analysis
I am a American Board of Pathology board certified forensic pathologist with experience in handling a wide variety of case types, involving all manners of death. I have performed over 2700 autopsies including over 150 homicides. I bring solid training from The University of Pennsylvania and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. I am actively practicing in Rhode Island and have worked in Maryland. I have been qualified in multiple states as an expert witness in the fields of forensic pathology, postmortem toxicology interpretation, trauma interpretation, and cause and manner of death determination. I have also published in multiple peer reviewed journals on postmortem diagnoses such as infection, tumor diagnosis and toxicology. I have handled domestic and international cases for major clients including military, wrongful death of Breonna Taylor, NSA, etc.
I also perform private autopsies in an effort to aid in family closure and/or litigation needs. This is can be done within a few days of...
Sol M Bobst, PhD DABT
ToxSci Advisors LLC
Houston, Texas
Toxicology, Products Liability
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Expert Witness in Toxicology, Available for Plaintiff or Defense Work. Experience in Civil Cases for Toxic Tort and Exposures, Risk Assessment and Increased Risk for General Causation. Also Experienced in Forensic Toxicology, DWI, DUID, Drug Evidence in Criminal and Family Law Cases. Over 40+ cases
CV, References, and Term Sheet Available Upon Request. Experienced with US OSHA, US EPA TSCA, FIFRA, and US FDA Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Regulations.
Kerollos Shaker, MD, FACEP
Expert Toxicologist - Emergency Medicine Doctor
SHAKER EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS PLLC
Houston, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Toxicology
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Medical Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Acute overdose, Intentional overdose, Accidental overdose, Myocardial Infarction, Airway, Blood Clots, Snake Bites, Occupational Exposure, Addiction, Nursing Home, Antivenom, Workplace Exposure, Cannabinoids, Drugs of Abuse, Forensic Toxicology, Laboratory, ER
Dr. Kerollos Shaker is a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Medical Toxicologist in Houston, Texas. He graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed residency in Emergency Medicine and fellowship in Medical Toxicology. Currently practicing as an ER Doctor and Toxicologist Consultant. He is also a Laboratory Director with experience in high-complexity labs. ATLS, ACLS, PALS certified. Medical Licenses in Texas and Florida.
Email: [email protected] - Available for reviews in both Emergency Medicine/ER and Toxicology.
Emergency Medicine Review: Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Stroke/CVA, Headaches, Sepsis, Infections, Appendicitis, Airway Management, Arrhythmia, Epidural Abscess, Epidural Hematoma, Head Trauma, Billing, Trauma, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Aortic Dissection, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Abdominal Pain, Motor Vehicle Accident (MVC), Chest Pain, Shortness of breath
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Margaret M Gedde, MD, PhD, DABPath
Gedde Whole Health LLC
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Toxicology, Forensic Pathology
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THC DUI/DWI, Marijuana DUI/DWI, Medical Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, Cannabis, Medical Marijuana, Hemp, THC, CBD, Cannabinoid Medicine, Cannabinoid Pharmacodynamics, Cannabinoid Pharmacokinetics, THC Blood Testing, THC Drug Testing, Blood Cannabinoids, THC Impairment, Marijuana Impairment
Dr. Gedde provides clinical expertise in medical use of cannabinoids through her cannabis-focused telemedicine practice. She is known for a clinical focus in use of cannabinoids in pediatric epilepsy.
Dr. Gedde is knowledgeable about the environment around medical marijuana for physicians and has been qualified in civil and administrative courts as an expert witness regarding the practice of cannabis medicine.
In addition to the MD degree, Dr. Gedde holds a PhD in Chemistry and is Board Certified in Clinical Pathology, the medical specialty that includes toxicology. As a medical toxicology expert witness, Dr. Gedde brings authoritative clarity to interpretation of blood cannabinoids in criminal and civil THC DUI/DWI cases.
Dr. Gedde’s background also includes post-doctoral research into the molecular biology of bacterial pathogenesis at the University of California at Berkeley and five years in the pharmaceutical industry as a clinical microbiology director and consultant. She h...