Geriatrics Expert Witnesses
Geriatrics 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 geriatrics. The geriatrics expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Assisted Living, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Practice, Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Care, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Long Term Care, Medical Management, Mental Health, and Neurology.
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Sonja Rosen, MD, FACP, AGSF
Cedars-Sinai
Geriatrics, Internal Medicine
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Gerontology, Elder abuse, life expectancy, falls, functional decline, medical malpractice, standard of care, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, accidents, neglect, hospice, palliative care, goals of care, end of life
I have 20 years experience as an expert witness. I am a Professor of Medicine and have extensive experience as a medical director, chief and clinician and can opine on standard of care in hospital, nursing home, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory care setting, as well as life expectancy, functional decline, elder abuse and neglect. I am a subject matter expert in geriatric syndromes including but not limited to dementia, delirium, falls and injury prevention, polypharmacy, functional decline, goals of care. I am triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine.
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Gregg E Davis, MD, MBA
Nursing Home Physican Expert - 30 years
Gregg Davis MD MBA Ltd.
Family Medicine, Nursing Homes
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Nursing home falls, nursing home death, nursing home abuse, nursing home decubitus ulcers, pneumonia, nursing home fractures, skin ulcers, sepsis, pressure ulcers, aspiration, geriatrics, dehydration, dementia, cellulitis, office practice, hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, urinary infection
I am a practicing, board-certified family physician with thirty-nine years of clinical experience caring for patients in offices, hospitals, emergency rooms, and nursing homes. My experience includes serving thirty years as the medical director at three skilled care and one assisted care nursing facility. I have provided direct care to thousands of patients at five skilled care facilities and one assisted care nursing faculty. Additionally, I have had more than 150,000 out-patient and 50,000 inpatient encounters. I can provide expert consultation if your firm needs an experienced family physician to review a case, give a certificate of merit, and testify. In addition, I provide service to plaintiff firms, defense firms, and insurance companies.
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Shuja Hassan, MD
Nursing Home and Medical Care of Elderly expert
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Geriatrics, Long Term Care
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nursing homes, assisted living, falls, fractures, pressure ulcers, bed sores, wound care, dehydration, delirium, pneumonia, sepsis, aspiration, functional decline, neglect, dementia, infection, elder abuse, urinary tract infection, UTI, restraints
Award-winning geriatrician in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained. Sees patients in the office, hospital, and nursing home. 26 years of nursing home experience with 18 years as a Medical Director. Extensive teaching experience. Pitt faculty. Former two-time President of Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society-Western Division.
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Alabama
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting
Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Stephanie L Kokseng, MD
Z & Z Healthcare, LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist
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telemedicine, Geriatrics, internal medicine
I am board certified in internal medicine based in Phoenix, AZ and practice as a hospitalist. I have private practice and locum tenens experience. I am licensed in FL, AZ, TN, MO and NC.
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Channa R. Kelly, MA, LNHA, LMFT
LONG TERM CARE OPERATIONS - SNF, AL, MEMORY CARE
Fortitude Expert Witness and Consulting, LLC
San Diego, California
Nursing Home Administration, Assisted Living
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Assisted Living, Geriatrics, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, RCFE, ARF, MFT, NHA, LNHA, LMFT, Custodial Care, Title 22, Long Term Care, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Falls, Residential Care Facility
Nursing Home and Assisted Living Administration Expert on the use of regulatory and accreditation standards, healthcare operations, and creation of systems to
improve outcomes. Knowledgeable about regulatory compliance and standard of care. Experience with start-ups, existing communities, and new acquisitions. I specialize in geriatric community management, including memory care.
· 16+ years experience with Adult and Geriatric Population in an Administrative Role
· Well-versed with Title 22 and Federal Regulations for NHA, RCFE, and ARF (Assisted Living and Nursing Homes)
· Experienced Expert Witness in various States
· Extensive experience with Geriatric population and Memory Care
· Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
· Behavioral Health experience in locked units and outpatient care
· Physician Relationships and Community Relations
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Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS
Wound Care Experienced (Army/Civilian)- 38 Years
Wound Care Consultants
California
Wound Care, Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes, pressure ulcers, bedsores, wound care, diabetes, ulcers, foot wounds, hyperbaric medicine, lymphedema, non healing wounds, circulation, venous ulcers, decubitus, geriatrics, hyperbaric oxygenation, decompression sickness, diabetic foot, diabetic feet, Long Term Care, wound
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- eight years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...
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Abhi Kas, MD
Expert Medical Director Skilled Nursing Facilities
California
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics
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Falls, Wound Care, Stroke, Dementia, Sepsis, COPD, Pain, Physical Therapy, DVT, Blood Clot, Hospice, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Sepsis, Congestive Health Failure, Kidney Injury, Myocardial Infarction, Palliative Care, Pressure Sore, Edema
Highlights:
- Medical Director
- >85% of time dedicated to clinical duties
- Trial/testimony experience
- Evidence based approach to the latest standards of care
- Confident, consistent, thorough
Dr. Abhi Kasinadhuni is a highly qualified expert witness specializing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), long-term care, and post-acute rehabilitation. As the current Medical Director of a 130-bed rehabilitation facility and multiple SNF/post-acute care centers in Pennsylvania, he brings over a decade of hands-on experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, and geriatric care. Board-certified in Internal Medicine with fellowship training in Vascular Medicine, Dr. Kasinadhuni has served as a physician at facilities including The Belvedere (Chester, PA), Aventura at Prospect (Prospect Park, PA), and others, overseeing patient care for complex conditions common in long-term settings.
His expertise spans critical areas in SNF and long-term care litigation, including:
Geriatric and...
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Steven D. Kamajian, DO, CMD, FACOFP
Solo Practitioner
Glendale, California
Nursing Homes, Hospice and Palliative Care
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Geriatrics, Life Care Planning, Long Term Care, Managed Care & HMOs, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Homes, Personal Injury, Undue Influence
Experienced Expert. Speedy and Objective Records Reviews; Standard of Care, Causation and Damages Opinions, including Life Expectancy and Future Care Costs; Comprehensive Report Writing. Balanced plaintiff/defense work. References Available on Request.
Dr. Kamajian has worked as a geriatrician, family physician, medical director, and hospice physician in Southern California since 1985. He is a past president and current board member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians - California (ACOFPCA), which is the state chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). Dr. Kamajian is a specialty peer reviewer in geriatrics, long-term care, and family medicine for ACOFPCA’s journal, Osteopathic Family Physician, which has a bi-monthly monthly print circulation of over 9,000. He attends to patients at several local skilled nursing facilities and multiple assisted living facilities. Dr.Kamajian is the Medical Director at Hillcrest Hospice in Bu...
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Rhonda S. Renteria, BSN, RN, CLNC, CLCP, CMCPS
TBI, SCI, Amp, Catastrophic, Med Mal, Autism, CP
Quality Life Care Plans, Inc.
Brea, California
Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Life, Worker's Compensation, TBI, SCI, Birth Injury, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, Transplant, Geriatrics, Case Management, Wound Care, Amputation, Orthopedics
Rhonda has over 40 years experience as a registered nurse and currently is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, a Certified Life Care Planner and a Certified Medical Cost Projection Specialist with a myriad of extensive experience as a nurse, as well, 13 years as an expert witness. Rhonda provides consultative, expert witness and testimony services, nationally and internationally, for life care planning, future care needs, medical cost projections and rebuttals for both Plaintiff and Defense cases.
Rhonda's registered nursing experience includes Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric and Adult Home Health Nursing, Wound Care and Consulting, Air Flight Nursing, Post-Anesthesia Recovery Room, Case Management, Certified Faculty for the Accredited Continued Education, Global Affairs Dept. and Hospice Care.
Rhonda has extensive experience with litigation cases involving TBI, SCI, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Medical Malpractice, Amputation, Personal Injury, Pedia...
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Andrew Ng, MD
Specialist in SNF, Long-Term & Elder Abuse Cases.
Millbrae, California
Nursing Homes
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Nursing Home, SNF, Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospice, Infections, Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Dementia, Neglect, Goals of care, Delirium, Polypharmacy, Alzheimer's, COVID, Bed Sores, Pressure Ulcers, Medical Malpractice, long term care, Hypertension, Diabetes
Dr. Andrew Ng is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He began practice working as a hospitalist in the acute care setting both in Michigan and then in California. After starting part-time work caring for patients in the skilled nursing environment, Dr. Ng transitioned to full-time practice in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and long-term care settings. Dr. Ng specializes in short-term and long-term care for patients who reside in SNFs. He is aware of the intricacies involved in providing care in this setting and appropriate standards of care. He can provide efficient case reviews in all aspects of nursing home care.
Specialty areas include;
COVID-19, nursing homes, long-term care, medical negligence, elder abuse/neglect, nursing home falls physical and chemical restraints, elopement, dementia, memory care, geriatric polypharmacy, bedsores (pressure wounds or pressure ulcers), nursing home infections (MRSA, VRE), dehydration, geriatrics, head trauma, accidental and suspected non...
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Pedram Taher, MD
Leading SNF Medical Director & Geriatric Expert
Walnut Creek, California
Nursing Homes
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Nursing Home, SNF, Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospice, Infections, Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Dementia, Neglect, Goals of care, Delirium, Polypharmacy, Alzheimer's, COVID, Bed Sores, Pressure Ulcers, Medical Malpractice, long term care, Hypertension, Diabetes
Dr. Taher is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, California, and a Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. His practice focuses mainly on skilled nursing facilities, caring for adult geriatric patients, including patients in sub-acute facilities who are ventilator-dependent. He has extensive experience in all aspects of nursing home care, including fall prevention, pain management, treatment of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, end-of-life care, common infections, and policies and procedures related to skilled nursing homes. He is currently the Medical Director at three San Francisco Bay Area skilled nursing facilities, one of which includes a sub-acute unit. He also serves as a hospice medical director.
Specialty areas include;
COVID-19, nursing homes, long-term care, medical negligence, elder abuse/neglect, nursing home falls, physical and chemical res...
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Lisa A Moore, MSN, APRN
Wound Care Nurse Expert
Santa Barbara Legal Nurse Consulting
Buellton, California
Wound Care, Geriatrics
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wound, pressure sores, pressure ulcers, nursing, long term care, home health, geriatrics, wound care nurse, assisted living, pressure injuries, falls, palliative care, hospice care, nurse practitioner
For the past 14 years I have been employed at a highly regarded outpatient wound care clinic in Goleta, CA, one of the country’s leading wound care centers. In addition, I am also wound care specialist at an acute care hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. I feel confident that I can assist you in any case where wound care management or gerontology is an issue. Prior to becoming a certified wound care nurse, I was providing wound care in the home as a home health/hospice nurse, as well as the various healthcare settings over the course of my career, including the ICU.
I work efficiently in a timely manner and I am very familiar with electronic medical records from both acute care and long term care settings.
I am confident that I can deliver a solid and competent testimony both on the witness stand and in depositions.
I am board certified in the field of wound care as a clinical wound specialist with the American Board of Wound Management.
Im addition to practicing as a registered nurse,...
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Ezekiel Volkert, MD
Board-Certified Hospitalist & IM Specialist
Castro Valley, California
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist
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Hospitalist Expert, Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, Sepsis, Diarrhea, Geriatrics, Failure to Diagnose, Dementia, Pneumonia, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Kidney Disease, Anemia, Perioperative Evaluation, Acute Inpatient care, Chronic Disease Management, Hospital Negligence, Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis
Dr. Ezekiel Volkert is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and a practicing Hospitalist in the East Bay. Dr. Volkert attended medical school at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Volkert has expertise in both primary care and care for hospitalized patients.
Specialty Focus: Hypertension, Heart Disease, Stroke, Falls, Dementia, Pneumonia, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Kidney Disease, Anemia, and Perioperative Evaluation.
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Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH
Experienced Family Medicine Expert
Encinitas, California
Family Medicine, Mental Health
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Women's Health, Depression, Back Pain, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Cancer Screening, Cancer Detection, Heart attack, Stroke, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Trauma, Pneumonia, Wound Care, Diabetes, Hypertension, Covid-19 Expert, Telemedicine Expert, Med Spa
Dr. Georgine Nanos is a board-certified Family Physician and medical director with more than twenty-two years of clinical practice across primary care, women’s health, hormone therapy, obesity medicine, mental-health care, TMS and neuromodulation, and aesthetic medicine. She has managed thousands of patients across all age groups and brings deep expertise in diagnostic decision-making, cancer and cardiovascular screening, GLP-1 and hormone therapy safety, aesthetic-procedure standards, and complex medication management.
She is known for producing clear, well-supported, and highly defensible expert reports, along with confident and credible deposition and trial testimony. Her ability to translate complex medical issues into clear, understandable explanations makes her an effective expert for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Dr. Nanos maintains prompt communication, a reasonable fee schedule, and a professional, organized approach to every case.
PRIMARY CARE AND DIAGNOSTIC ERROR
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Lucas Hennings, M.D., FACEP, FAAEM
Emergency Medicine legal consultant/expert witness
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Hyperbaric medicine, pediatrics, aesthetic medicine, urgent care, trauma, toxicology, geriatrics, ob/gyn emergencies, substance abuse, paramedics, physician assistant supervision, nurse practitioner supervision, accidents, Motor vehicle collisions, rural medicine, farming medicine, industrial accidents, multispecialty, EMS, newborn
Hello:
I am writing to offer my services as an emergency medicine legal consultant and expert witness. I am a board-certified, residency-trained emergency physician with over 15 years of clinical experience in high-acuity, high-volume emergency departments (mainly level 1 trauma centers), where I routinely manage complex trauma and critically ill medical patients. My practice also includes freestanding emergency departments as well as rural and critical access hospitals, providing me with a broad perspective across diverse care settings.
I have extensive experience in legal consulting and expert witness work for both defense and plaintiff cases. I have comprehensive expertise in all phases of the legal process, including case review, expert report preparation, attorney collaboration, depositions, and trial testimonies. I am a member of the American Bar Association. My case experience spans traditional medical malpractice as well as complex and non-traditional matters, including ...
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Valerie Knafelc
Plaintiff Life Care Planner and Defense Reviews
Denver, Colorado
Life Care Planning, Speech-Language Pathology
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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.
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Karen Weese Bell, MD
Hospice & Standard of Care Expert-Family Physician
Countercurrent Health
Fort Collins, Colorado
Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care
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Hospice Medicine, End-of-life decision making, Goals of care documentation, Capacity assessments, Medical ethics, Palliative care, Functional decline, DNR/DNI decisions, Geriatrics, Terminal agitation and sedation, Medical decision-making capacity, Goals of care, Standard of care in terminal illness
I am a board-certified family physician and practicing hospice medical director with over 15 years of clinical experience in outpatient care and end-of-life settings. I maintain an active clinical practice and hold an unrestricted medical license.
I provide expert medical opinions on standard of care, causation, and medical decision-making capacity in hospice and palliative care settings, as well as primary care.
I work directly with attorneys representing plaintiffs or defendants in cases involving:
• Delayed or missed hospice or palliative care referrals
• Inappropriate or premature withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments during end-of-life transitions
• Failure to assess or document decision-making capacity
• Poor interdisciplinary communication within hospice and palliative teams
• Missed diagnoses or delayed treatment in primary care
• System-level care coordination failures in hospice or palliative care transitions
My reviews address both individual clinician conduct and b...
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Jennifer A Robbins, MPT
24+ years of experience, outpatient most recent
Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Physical Therapy
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geriatrics, Orthopedics, Spinal Disorders, Joint Replacements, Shoulder Impingement, falls, Vestibular Conditions, balance, Oncology, Parkinson's Disease, Concussion, low back pain
Clinical experience across the continuum of care from acute through outpatient. Experienced reviewing with managed care/insurance. Advanced training in orthopedics, vestibular conditions, and concussion. Graduate training in clinical research.
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Richard Giguere, RN
Med Legal Pro, LLC
Niantic, Connecticut
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care
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skilled nursing facility, nursing administration, assisted living, behavioral health facility, case management, bed sores, pressure ulcers, wounds, falls, restraints, medication errors, dementia care, hospice, documentation, geriatrics, neglect, nurse, risk management, policies and procedures
Experienced Director of Nursing covering at multi-facility Skilled Nursing Group which specializes in high-risk patients including formally incarcerated residents. Daily contact with residents. Former Vice President of the Infection Control Nurses of CT.
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Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS
Wound Care Experienced (Army/Civilian)- 38 Years
Wound Care Consultants
Florida
Wound Care, Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes, pressure ulcers, bedsores, wound care, diabetes, ulcers, foot wounds, hyperbaric medicine, lymphedema, non healing wounds, circulation, venous ulcers, decubitus, geriatrics, hyperbaric oxygenation, decompression sickness, diabetic foot, diabetic feet, Long Term Care, wound
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- eight years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...
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Dina Oster, MD
Hospitalist and Primary Care Physician
TRINITY, Florida
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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Primary Care, Diabetes, Dementia, Standard of Care, Cancer screening, Preoperative medicine, Follow up, Medical consultation, Falls, Obesity, Transitions of care, Geriatrics, Sleep Apnea
Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician with over 25 years of experience across different clinical settings, most recently in outpatient primary care, telehealth, and acute care hospital including the ICU and inpatient psychiatric unit. Have also worked in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Experienced with many types of insurance plans and patients across a wide range of demographics. Currently working as a hospitalist in community hospitals of varying size as well as large tertiary care academic institutions while also doing utilization management. My concurrent experience in both inpatient and outpatient care settings has highlighted how easily unresolved medical issues can be overlooked during care transitions, leaving patients vulnerable to a delay in diagnosis or treatment.
I enjoy finding ways to make complex medical information understandable to others, a skill that patients, caregivers and other healthcare workers have found very helpful.
I have extensive ...
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JOSEPH A RODRIGUEZ, MD
Family Medicine, Outpatient & Inpatient
JOSEPH A RODRIGUEZ, MD, PA
PLANTATION, Florida
Family Medicine, Hospitalist
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Hospitalist, Outpatient/Ambulatory Medicine, urgent care medicine, addiction medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, Indian Health Service medicine, Medicare Advantage practitioner
IVY LEAGUE and TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER-HOUSTON-trained, Board-Certified, American Board of Family Medicine (recertified 2015) Broward County Government: Rape and Child Crisis Center, nonCPT Medical Director; Addiction and Recovery Center, Assistant Medical Director; Jessie Trice Federally qualified Comm Health System-Clinic Physician.
BLS and ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certified, Recent Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hospital Staff member: Cleveland Clinic Florida-Weston (17 years; until 5/25/2018), Memorial Regional, Memorial Regional, Memorial Pembroke and HCA Westside Regional hospitals, Native fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written), French (can converse and read); Medical Expert to Florida Board of Medicine.
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Daniel W Komforti, PT, DPT, CIDN, PRA-C, SFMA-C
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Lake Mary, Florida
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Geriatrics, Sports, Private Practice, Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Malpractice, Disability Claims, Contracture Prevention, Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation, Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise, Neuromuscular Re-education, Gait Training, Therapeutic Activity, Falls, Outpatient, Evaluation, Plan of Care Development
With experience as a licensed physical therapist since 2020, Dr. Daniel Komforti is dedicated to optimizing human performance, particularly in the areas of orthopedic care, geriatric rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, and private practice. In 2022, Dr. Komforti founded New Horizons Physical Therapy, where he combined evidence-based practices with a personalized touch to help clients reach their peak potential. He now serves as the Clinic Director for Core Values Physical Therapy and Wellness. Dr. Komforti specializes in treating a range of conditions, from musculoskeletal injuries to movement dysfunctions, and is passionate about improving quality of life through movement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Komforti has served as an expert witness in several legal cases, including cases involving patient neglect in long-term care facilities, medical malpractice related to rotator cuff repairs, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). His background in both clinical practice and lega...
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Uzair Z Hammad, DPT, NCS, ATP
Board-Certified Neurologic PT Expert SCI, TBI, CVA
Orlando, Florida
Physical Therapy, Neurology
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Brain injury, Spinal manipulation, Spinal cord injury, Contractures, Debility, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Stroke, Rehab, Technology, Robotics, Falls, Geriatrics, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Nursing Home, Amputation, Prosthetics
Dr. Uzair "Z" Hammad, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with board certification in neurologic physical therapy (NCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and credentialing as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) through RESNA; which is a combination held by very few clinicians nationally. He completed a formal Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency through the University of Central Florida and Orlando Health, one of the country's premier neurologic rehabilitation programs, and currently serves as one of three Rehabilitation Clinical Specialists at Orlando Health's nationally recognized, CARF-accredited Advanced Rehabilitation Institute in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Hammad's clinical practice focuses exclusively on medically complex neurologic populations, including spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), degenerative conditions, and stroke. He maintains a longitudinal outcomes database for all SCI, TBI, and stroke admissions at...
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Florida
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting
Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Steven H. Selznick, DO, CMD
Alaqua Consulting, LLC
Longwood, Florida
Family Medicine, Geriatrics
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Nursing Home Care, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Osteopathic Medicin, Falls, Weight Loss, Wounds, Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Depression, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, Preventative Medicine, Cancer Prevention Screen
Board Certified National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. Medical Malpractice and Criminal Forensic expertise, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Since 1983 I have been Medical Director of 11 Nursing Homes, Hospice Medical Director, Home Health Medical Director and Regional Medical Director of Medicare Replacement HMO. Full time clinical medical practice including supervising Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
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Nicole Dawson, PT, PhD, FNAP
Geriatrics | Award Winning Scholar & Educator
Golden Age Consultants, LLC
Orlando, Florida
Geriatrics, Physical Therapy
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Aging, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, Falls, Exercise, Functional Assessment and Evaluation, Plan of Care Development, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Outpatient, Cognition, Geriatrics, Geriatric Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Assisted Living
Nicole Dawson, PT, PhD, FNAP (Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, Emeritus) is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy of the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida and Director of the ALIVE (Aging & Longevity Initiatives for Vitality & Enrichment) Lab at UCF. Dr. Dawson is a Board Certified Geriatric Physical Therapist Emeritus with over 20 years of clinical experience along with a PhD in Adult Development & Aging Psychology from Cleveland State University.
She has been recognized for excellence in her field by the National Academies of Practice as a Distinguished Scholar Fellow, the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy through receipt of the Distinguished Educator Award, the American Physical Therapy Association being awarded the Margaret L. Moore Outstanding New Academic Faculty Award, and the University of Central Florida with the Teaching Incentive Program Award. Her current area of research includes deve...
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Alison K Zavodny, MD
Hospice & Palliative Expert | Capacity & Fraud
KRAUSE MEDICO-LEGAL
Gainesville, Georgia
Hospice and Palliative Care, Geriatrics
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Hospice Fraud, Terminality, Medical Necessity, Capacity Assessments, Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence, Standards of Care, Palliative Medicine, Geriatrics, Medicare Compliance, False Claims Act, Informed Consent, Patient Autonomy, Goals of Care, Surrogate Decision-making, Dementia, Terminal Prognosis, Advance Directives
As a board-certified physician in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, I have been at the forefront of the field for over two decades. In 2008, I founded and developed WellStar Health System's Palliative Care program, establishing the clinical protocols, ethical frameworks, and documentation standards at a time when only one other program (Emory) existed in the region. Having served as a hospice medical director before Face-to-Face (F2F) documentation was a regulatory requirement, I have experienced the full evolution of hospice oversight. This foundational experience provides me with a unique and historically grounded perspective on the National Standard of Care.
I bring extensive clinical experience in leading high-stakes goals-of-care conversations and thoroughly documenting patient wishes. I have firsthand experience with the nuances of family disagreements and the challenges of evaluating the validity of Advance Directives. My forensic expertise lies in determining whether clinica...
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Gregg E Davis, MD, MBA
Nursing Home Physican Expert - 30 years
Gregg Davis MD MBA Ltd.
Princeton, Illinois
Family Medicine, Nursing Homes
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Nursing home falls, nursing home death, nursing home abuse, nursing home decubitus ulcers, pneumonia, nursing home fractures, skin ulcers, sepsis, pressure ulcers, aspiration, geriatrics, dehydration, dementia, cellulitis, office practice, hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, urinary infection
I am a practicing, board-certified family physician with thirty-nine years of clinical experience caring for patients in offices, hospitals, emergency rooms, and nursing homes. My experience includes serving thirty years as the medical director at three skilled care and one assisted care nursing facility. I have provided direct care to thousands of patients at five skilled care facilities and one assisted care nursing faculty. Additionally, I have had more than 150,000 out-patient and 50,000 inpatient encounters. I can provide expert consultation if your firm needs an experienced family physician to review a case, give a certificate of merit, and testify. In addition, I provide service to plaintiff firms, defense firms, and insurance companies.
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Victoria Coraglio, MD, CWSP
Chicago, Illinois
Wound Care, Nursing Homes
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Wound Care, Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Sores, Wound Prevention, Standard of Care, Nursing Home, Skilled facilities, Assisted living, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Diabetic Ulcer, Venous ulcer, Arterial ulcer, Surgical wound, Telemedicine, Medical Necessity, Malpractice, Fraud, Medicare B, Osteomyelits
Dr Coraglio is a current active wound care physician for 5+ years, seeing over 150 patients a week at nursing/long term and skilled nursing facilities. Her main focus is treatment of wounds as well as implementing wound care practices in these facilities. Dr Coraglio is also a peer physician medical chart auditor, where she reviews data to ensure the accuracy of the medical record and assess the quality of patient care. She is a Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP) by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM).
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John H Gong, MD
LG Healthcare LLC
Kildeer, Illinois
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist
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Outpatient Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Nursing Home Medicine, Nursing Home Medical Director, Hospice Medical Director, Utilization Review, Geriatrics, Family Medicine Residency, Medical Education
I have 30 years of experience as a practicing internist and hospitalist. I have 10 years of experience in academic medicine when I was clinical faculty teaching family practice residency physicians in both outpatient internal medicine and inpatient hospital medicine. I won the Gold Apple Teaching award almost every year I was clinical faculty even though I'm an internist teaching in a family practice residency program. I'm an expert in the clinical scope of expertise of outpatient internal medicine, family medicine, and hospital medicine. I also have extensive experience in nursing home medicine and hospice care as I have been medical director for 4 skilled nursing facilities and 2 hospice agencies. I also have experience with hospital utilization review as a medical advisor for Centegra Health Systems. I left my teaching position over 10 years ago to establish a hospitalist programs in 2 different hospital settings. I am now in private practice with both an outpatient practice...
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Ahmed Nazimuddin
Oak Brook, Illinois
Geriatrics, Nursing Homes
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Geriatrics, Nursing Homes, Hospice
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Jean Walsh, DO, MPH, CWSP, FAPWCA
MercyHealth
Naperville, Illinois
Wound Care, Family Medicine
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pressure ulcer, amputation, nursing home, hospital, long-term care, wound care, hyperbaric, diabetic wound, venous wound, arterial wound, death, cause of death, bedsores, standard of care, geriatrics, decubitus
I have over 25 years of experience in both family medicine as well as wound care. I started working in a hospital-based wound clinic in 2010 and became full-time wound care in 2011. I have been accredited/certified by the American Professional wound Care Association 2012 (FAPWCA), the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing 2013 (FAPWHc), the American Board of Wound Healing 2012, Council for Medical Education and Testing 2012 and the additional board qualification with the American Board of Osteopathic Physicians in Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine 2012. I have practiced wound care in multiple settings such as clinic, hospital, home and nursing homes since 2010 with experience as Director of Wound Clinic. As medical director, our site was able to improve wound healing rates and began utilizing hyperbaric chambers. Continued involvement in the field teaching wound care to Family Medicine residents and speaking nationally. Currently practicing chronic wound care as well as Family Medici...
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Daniel Batteiger, PT, DPT
Fishers, Indiana
Physical Therapy, Geriatrics
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Falls with Injury, Standard of Care, Medical Necessity, Surgical Protocols, Medical Malpractice, Negligence, Medical Billing, Nursing Home Rehabilitation, Fraud, Geriatrics, Home Health, Joint Replacements, Rotator Cuff Repair, Pressure sores
Dr. Batteiger has been a practicing physical therapist since 2016 with a background treating geriatric, post-operative, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and athletic patients. He is currently studying for the Geriatric Clinical Specialist certification, exam date in early 2026.
Following graduation, he began working at a level II trauma center that held the Joint Commission certification as a Primary Stroke Center and provided physical therapy to patients after neurological diagnoses including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Provided orientation training for safe patient handling and proper use of mechanical lifts for new employees. He also piloted a program in the emergency department, including providing evaluations and collecting/analyzing data to present to upper management in order to establish efficacy of physical therapy in optimizing patient placement in collaboration with the medical team.
He transitioned to Montefiore Hospital in New Rochell...
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William R Thompson, PT, DPT, PhD
Physical Therapy, Falls, Fractures, & SNF Expert
Zionsville, Indiana
Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes
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Geriatrics, skilled nursing facility (SNF), Bone, Fractures, Falls, Balance, Slip and Fall, long term care, Fall, Orthopedics, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Skeletal Health, Acute Care, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, fracture
Dr. Thompson has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2007. He has worked in both outpatient orthopedic and inpatient physical therapy settings, including major medical institutions such as University of North Carolina Hospitals and Indiana University Health Hospitals, as well as rural hospital systems. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions.
In addition to his clinical expertise as a physical therapist, Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in biomechanics and movement science where his technical expertise is in molecular biology and genetics with an emphasis on bone health and fracture healing. Dr. Thompson has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters. Additionally, he has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his contributions to the field of physical therapy, bone biology, and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Thompson’s research examines ...
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Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS
Wound Care Experienced (Army/Civilian)- 38 Years
Wound Care Consultants
Kansas
Wound Care, Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes, pressure ulcers, bedsores, wound care, diabetes, ulcers, foot wounds, hyperbaric medicine, lymphedema, non healing wounds, circulation, venous ulcers, decubitus, geriatrics, hyperbaric oxygenation, decompression sickness, diabetic foot, diabetic feet, Long Term Care, wound
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- eight years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...
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Madhu Wahi, MD, PhD
Primary Care MD/PhD- Med-Legal Consultant
Boston, Massachusetts
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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geriatrics, medication errors, negligence, workers compensation, causation analysis, primary care, misdiagnosis, work-related injury, insurance appeals, preventive medicine, ambulatory care, delayed diagnosis, disability, medical malpractice, standard of care, wrongful death, occupational health, medical malpractice defense
Dr. Madhu Wahi is a board-certified primary care physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. She provides expert medical-legal consulting services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys, with a focus on issues involving standard of care, causation, delayed or missed diagnosis, and complex medical decision-making in outpatient adult medicine. Her expertise includes chronic disease management, medication prescribing, preventive care, triage decisions, referrals, documentation standards, and diagnostic workups across a broad range of internal medicine conditions.
Dr. Wahi earned both her MD and PhD from the University of California: San Francisco and completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA, a Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospital. She is currently a primary care doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital and holds an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. She precepts both Harvard Medical Students students and Massa...
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Ronald N. Rosen, MD, CMD
Experienced Nursing Home and Geriatric Physician
Expert Consulting Services
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Family Medicine, Geriatrics
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Nursing Home, geriatrics, family medicine, medical director, palliative care, Nursing Home Management, Family Practice, Skilled Rehab, Urban Search and Rescue, Medical Team Management, Hospice Care, Emergency Medicine, Nursing Home Oversight, Medical Director, Clinical Oversight, Wound Specialist
Dr. Ronald N. Rosen stands as a distinguished expert witness in the fields of family medicine, geriatrics, and nursing home administration. With a career spanning over 45 years, Dr. Rosen has practiced family medicine and geriatrics in addition to holding leadership roles in various healthcare settings. His tenure as the Medical Team Manager for FEMA's Massachusetts Task Force 1, coupled with his role as a Medical Director for the Brudnick Center for Living showcases his ability to navigate complex healthcare scenarios. Dr. Rosen's dual qualifications in family medicine and geriatrics, coupled with his role as a Certified Medical Director, position him as an invaluable expert witness capable of providing comprehensive insights into standards of care, geriatric medicine, and the management of nursing homes.
Notable Accomplishments:
Over 45 years of active practice in family medicine and geriatrics.
Served as the Medical Team Manager for FEMA's Massachusetts Task Force 1, specializi...
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Sheila Trugman, MD
Family Doctor-Geriatrics/Nursing Home Care
Tree of Life Healthcare Associates
Worcester, Massachusetts
Geriatrics, Nursing Homes
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Geriatrics, Pain Control at end-of-life, Assisted Livings, Long-term Care, Wound Care, Dementia, Hospice & Palliative Care, Advanced Directives, Delirium, End of Life Care, adult family medicine
Board certified in Family Medicine
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hospice and Palliative Care
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Richard B Balaban, MD
Internal Medicine Physician - Harvard Faculty
Brookline, Massachusetts
Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine, Outpatient / Ambulatory Medicine, Transitions of Care, Diagnosis, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure, Hypertension, COPD, Diabetes, Geriatrics, Alcohol Use Disorder, Geriatrics
Dr. Balaban is Harvard-trained and board-certified in Internal Medicine. He has practiced outpatient Internal Medicine for more than 25 years, and previously concurrently practiced Hospital Medicine for 10 years. Dr. Balaban has extensive administrative experience as a Medical Director in a range of venues, including Primary Care, and programs in Care Transitions, High Risk Patients, and a Cancer-Screening program in which he has developed expertise in the screening of colon, lung, prostate, breast and cervical cancers. Dr. Balaban is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He has provided expert consultation for plaintiff and defense attorneys. To contact by email, please send to: rbbalaban@gmail.com.
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Lewis H Rosenbaum, MD
Academic Internal Medicine
Royal Oak, Michigan
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
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Hospital expert in chronic pain, disorders, geriatrics, fibromyalgia and complicated medical and rheumatic disorders
Vice Chief Internal Medicine, Beaumont Heath System. 30 years experience hospital medicine chairman, quality assurance committee, 20 years.
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Neal C. Buddensiek, MD, DNBPAS, HMDC, CMD, WCC
Long Term Care Expert
Post Acute Medical Expert
Roseville, Minnesota
Long Term Care, Assisted Living
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Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Choking, Dysphagia, Elopement, Falls, Geriatrics, Hospice Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, Medical Malpractice, Motorized Mobility Scooter Collision, Nursing Homes, Post-Acute Care, Safety, Suicide, Pressure Injury, Pressure Ulcers, Wound Care, Wrongful Death
19+ years practicing Internal Medicine, 13+ years practicing as an attending physician in post-acute care. Expert in long-term care medical and administrative oversight (8 skilled nursing facility medical directorships; 1000+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in assisted living medical and administrative oversight (5 assisted living facility medical directorships; 500+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in hospice medical and administrative oversight (2 hospice agency medical directorships; average daily census 400+ hospice patients, 3 Midwestern states). Five years teaching Internal Medicine residents and nurse practitioners about nursing home and residential care. Medical consultant for one of the largest Catholic Long-Term Care/Senior Living companies in the United States (26 skilled nursing facilities comprising 2,100+ beds, 28 assisted living facilities comprising 2,100+ units, 5 Midwestern states). Holds active medical l...
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Catherine Cecconi, PA-C
Wound Care & Long-Term Care Expert Witness
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Wound Care, Long Term Care
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Pressure Ulcers, Geriatrics, Bed sores, Amputations, Venous Stasis Ulcers, Spinal Cord Injury, Podiatry, Arterial Ulcers, Lymphedema, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Katie Cecconi, MMS, PA-C, CWS, CLT, is a board-certified Physician Assistant and Certified Wound Specialist with over a decade of clinical experience in wound care, dermatology, and post-acute medicine. She provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of complex acute and chronic wounds across outpatient wound clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and transitional care settings. Her clinical practice focuses on adult and geriatric populations with multifactorial wounds, including pressure injuries, venous and arterial ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical and traumatic wounds, malignant wounds, and atypical etiologies.
From 2017 through 2025, she practiced at M Health Fairview Wound Healing Institute and Aurora Transitional Care Unit, where she managed a large independent panel of medically complex patients and collaborated closely with vascular surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry, and certified wound nurses. Her responsibilities included assessment and treatment of ...
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Michael J Gorman, PhD, PT, DMT, FAAOMPT, CMTPT/DN
Experienced PT Witness with Dry Needling Specialty
PT Expert Witness Edge
Chesterfield, Missouri
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Spinal Manipulation, Dry Needling, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Soft Tissue Injury, Physical Therapy Utilization, Geriatrics, Joint Replacements, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Whiplash Injuries
Michael Gorman, PhD, PT, DMT, FAAOMPT, CMTPT/DN is an expert clinician, educator, and business owner. Dr. Gorman is regarded as an expert in the field of Physical Therapy with extensive knowledge on current best practices, insurance reimbursement, business regulations, and clinician management. Dr. Gorman has achieved the highest level of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy training recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). He has also completed the Dry Needling Certification program through Myopain Seminars.
Dr. Gorman served on the APTA of Missouri State Board from 2010-2023, including serving six years as the Vice-President of APTA MO. Dr. Gorman was a private practice physical therapy owner since 2002; during this time growing his company from one to seven locations. In 2017 he successfully sold his practice to a national health care company. He re-entered private practic...
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Christy Smith, RN, CCRN, CLNC
Med-Surg and Cardiovascular Critical Care Nursing
Northwest Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC
Lakeside, Montana
Critical Care Medicine, Nurse
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Critical Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, Progressive Care, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Brain Injury, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Gastro-Intestinal, Urology, Geriatrics, Pressure Injuries, Falls, Neurology
I am a Critical Care Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of high‑acuity clinical experience, originally trained in Memphis and licensed to practice across multiple states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Washington, and currently Montana under a multi‑state license. I continue to practice at the bedside and serve as a Shift Unit Supervisor in a Progressive Care Unit, bringing both hands‑on critical care expertise and lower‑level management experience to my role.
I am certified in Critical Care and deeply familiar with Standards of Nursing Care, Joint Commission requirements, and CMS regulations. My background spans ICU, cardiovascular, and progressive care environments, and I remain actively engaged in direct patient care, clinical decision‑making, and unit operations.
In addition to my clinical practice, I have been a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant since 2010, providing expert review and analysis of medical records, standards of care, and regulatory compliance. My dual p...
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Cheramie Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, VWCN
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nurse, Medical Management
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geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing homes, long term care, home health, home care, fall prevention, ICU, intensive care unit, psychiatric care, correctional healthcare, pressure sores & ulcers, wound care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, tracheostomy, hemodialysis
Award-winning nurse leader. Broadly experienced including: director of nursing at skilled nursing facility, wound care certified, pediatric homecare, director of nursing at an acute care hospital, acute care travel nurse, correctional nurse, and ICU nurse.
Experience in psychiatric-geriatric care, ICU, medical-surgical, neurology, psychiatric and post-operative units.
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Jennifer Holt, OTR/L, CLCP, FIG LCP-C, CFPS, CGCP, ECDCS
MEDICAL DAMAGES EXPERT / STANDARD OF CARE EXPERT
Las Vegas, Nevada
Occupational Therapy, Life Care Planning
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Fall Prevention, Home Safety/Modifications, Durable Medical/Adaptive Equipment, Geriatrics, Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, Neurological Injuries, Lymphedema, Spinal Cord Injuries, Head Injuries, Home Health, Auditor/Quality Assurance, Medical Legal Consulting, Cancer Rehabilitation, Catastrophic
With over 30 years of clinical and rehabilitation experience, I provide expert witness services, medical-legal consultation, and life care planning for attorneys handling catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, personal injury, and rehabilitation-related litigation nationwide.
As a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), and Life Care Planning Certified professional (LCP-C), I specialize in evaluating functional impairment, future care needs, rehabilitation planning, occupational therapy standard of care, medical damages, aging-related decline, fall risk, and long-term disability. My case experience includes spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, neurological disorders, dementia, complex orthopedic injuries, and catastrophic medical events.
I am known for providing clear, defensible, and objective opinions grounded in evidence-based practice, functional analysis, and real-world rehabilitation expertise. My work includes com...
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Karanvir Gupta, MD, DABFM
Primary Care & Urgent Care Expert Witness
DocLaw Consult
Las Vegas, Nevada
Family Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, Diagnostic Decision-Making, Continuity of Care, Triage & Referrals, Standard of Care, Rural, Documentation, Failure to & Delayed Diagnosis, Medication Safety, Outpatient Procedures, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Causation Analysis (Medical), Geriatrics, Communication
Dr. Gupta is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with over eight years of active clinical practice in primary care, urgent care, outpatient medicine, and ambulatory care settings. His experience includes diagnostic evaluation, clinical decision-making, triage assessment, emergency referral thresholds, escalation of care, care coordination, and continuity of care across a broad range of acute and chronic conditions, including assessment of how clinical decision-making, timing, and follow-up may have influenced patient outcomes.
He provides expert analysis in matters involving standard of care, failure to diagnose, delay in diagnosis, misdiagnosis, improper triage, missed escalation of care, and inadequate follow-up in outpatient and urgent care environments, including evaluation of the clinical impact of these factors on patient outcomes. Frequently evaluated conditions include sepsis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, stroke/TIA, pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleedin...
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Glen Rock , New Jersey
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting
Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Frank Breve, PharmD, MBA, CCP
Mid Atlantic PharmaTech Consultants, LLC
Ventnor City, New Jersey
Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Regulation
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Geriatrics, Addiction, Opioids, Hospitals, Dialysis, Behavioral Health, Drug Distributors, Drug Companies, Long Term Care, Assisted Living, Pharmacies, Professional Practice, Regulatory Compliance, Duty of Care, Duty to Warn, Product Liability, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Abuse, Overdose
Dr. Frank Breve is an independent contractor consultant pharmacist. He is President and CEO of Mid Atlantic PharmaTech Consultants, LLC, a for profit company. Dr. Breve is also President and CEO of Opioid Consulting Educational Solutions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. He is adjunct faculty at Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia, and at University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy in Denver. Dr. Breve has authored over sixty scientific publications in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Breve is past president of the New Jersey Pharmacists Association, and a member of various professional societies and committees. He has been the recipient of many awards in his field of practice. Dr. Breve has served as an expert witness for roughly twenty years, and has worked on numerous cases, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
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Aldo A. Arpaia, MD, FACP
Award winning Internist, Geriatrics
Consultants In Medicine, PLLC
New Providence, New Jersey
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics
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Nursing home, Elder abuse, Gerontology, Geriatrics, Falls, Life expectancy, Functional decline, Medical malpractice, Internal Medicine, Office practice, General Practice, Transitions of Care, Wound care, Home care, Long term care, Preoperative medicine, Medical consultation
Specializing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. I have maintained continuous board certification in Internal Medicine since 1997 and I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians since 1997. I have over 33 years of academic and private practice experience in hospital, ambulatory medicine and nursing home care. I have an active Internal Medicine practice in the New York tristate area since 1997 and have been providing care to the elderly since 1995. I am a Clinical Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine, New York and I am a regional medical director of a national ACO.
My unique skill set, experience and training give me the expertise to opine on a variety of clinical cases in medicine as well as other specialties including but not limited to nursing home care, long term care management of the elderly in the community as well as transitions of care.
I am objective, straight forward and will provide you with clear unbiased reports to help navigate complex medical case...
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Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS
Wound Care Experienced (Army/Civilian)- 38 Years
Wound Care Consultants
New Mexico
Wound Care, Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes, pressure ulcers, bedsores, wound care, diabetes, ulcers, foot wounds, hyperbaric medicine, lymphedema, non healing wounds, circulation, venous ulcers, decubitus, geriatrics, hyperbaric oxygenation, decompression sickness, diabetic foot, diabetic feet, Long Term Care, wound
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- eight years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...
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Angela Baumeister, PA-C, MSPAS
Family Medicine and Geriatric Physician Associate
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Family Medicine, Geriatrics
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Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Wound Care, Diabetes Care, Home Healthcare, Primary Care, elder care, Midlevel Provider, Advance Practice Provider, case review, pressure injuries, falls, bed sores, dementia, UTI, delirium, assisted living, foot ulcers, polypharmacy, Physician Associate
I have worked as a Physician Associate for 15 years, specializing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in outpatient, home health, and long term care settings. I was an Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of St. Francis and was a member of the adjunct faculty as an advisor for capstone research projects. I’ve served as a board member of the New Mexico Academy of Physician Assistants as well as a member of the NMAPA annual conference planning committee.
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Aldo A. Arpaia, MD, FACP
Award winning Internist, Geriatrics
Consultants In Medicine, PLLC
New York
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics
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Nursing home, Elder abuse, Gerontology, Geriatrics, Falls, Life expectancy, Functional decline, Medical malpractice, Internal Medicine, Office practice, General Practice, Transitions of Care, Wound care, Home care, Long term care, Preoperative medicine, Medical consultation
Specializing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. I have maintained continuous board certification in Internal Medicine since 1997 and I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians since 1997. I have over 33 years of academic and private practice experience in hospital, ambulatory medicine and nursing home care. I have an active Internal Medicine practice in the New York tristate area since 1997 and have been providing care to the elderly since 1995. I am a Clinical Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine, New York and I am a regional medical director of a national ACO.
My unique skill set, experience and training give me the expertise to opine on a variety of clinical cases in medicine as well as other specialties including but not limited to nursing home care, long term care management of the elderly in the community as well as transitions of care.
I am objective, straight forward and will provide you with clear unbiased reports to help navigate complex medical case...
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Christine Ashour, DO
Board Certified Family Medicine Expert Doctor
Thornwood, New York
Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Obesity, Metabolic Health, Mental Health, Telemedicine, Disability, Osteopathic Manipulation, Injury, Athletic Clearance, Preoperative Clearance, Race, Geriatrics, Foster Care, Adoption, Short Term Rehabilitation, Hospital Inpatient Care, Covid
I am a board certified Family Medicine Physician licensed in New York with 14+ years of clinical experience in internal medicine, family medicine, outpatient, emergency, urgent, short term rehabilitation and hospital inpatient care. I am in full time practice and well-regarded as an expert in primary care, preventive medicine with a broad scope of practice e.g. cardiometabolic health, obesity treatment, cancer screening, cardiac risk stratification, behavioral health treatment, pre-operative clearance, general health screening, school and employment health screening. As a medical staff attending physician I have conducted thousands of well and sick examinations of adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. As a family medicine trained physician I also have a wide scope of knowledge including general pediatric, OB/gyn standard of care practices. With my full scope medical expertise, formal education in writing and publishing experience I am uniquely suited to conduct medical exper...
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Maurice Preter, MD
Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatrist, Neurologist
Maurice Preter MD Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, and Neurology
New York, New York
Psychiatry, Neurology
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psychiatry, neurology, neuropsychiatry, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, wrongful death, conscious pain and suffering, aviation accidents, memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer, will contests, geriatrics, suggestibility, medical psychiatric malpractice, informed consent, Suicide by Cop
Dr. med. Maurice Preter, MD is a psychiatrist, neuropsychiatrist, psychopharmacologist and neurologist based in New York City with close to four decades' worth of experience in the medical profession. He is part of a limited number of fully dually trained and board certified specialists in both neurology and psychiatry and continues to be nationally and internationally active as lecturer, medical educator and as clinical and medical-legal consultant.
Dr. Preter offers psychiatric, neuropsychiatric and neurological expertise to assist plaintiff and defense counsel, the courts, federal, State agencies, and international organizations, prior clients including the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency, the Department of Justice, and Kreindler&Kreindler.
More at www.psychiatryneurology.net
http://psychiatryneurology.net/2017/01/25/dr-preter-bio-now-video/
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Joanne M Daprano, RPh, CGP
Baldwinsville, New York
Pharmacist, Pharmacology
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Geriatrics, Pain Medication Management, Drug Interactions, Nursing Home Medical Management, Long Term Care, Medication Errors, Medication Monitoring, Adverse Drug Reaction, Nursing Homes-Drugs, Overdose, Quality Assurance, Consultant Pharmacist
Independent Consultant Pharmacist with more than 28 years of experience. Extensive knowledge of long-term care, medication management, standards of practice and medication errors. Specializing in dementia related behaviors, falls and pain management.
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
New York
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting
Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Daniel J. Lee, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, OCS, COMT
Physical Therapy Expert- Chair of Doctoral Program
Southampton, New York
Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes
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physical therapy, merit, standards of care, amputation, prosthetics, falls, geriatrics, orthopedics, functional capacity evaluation, nursing homes, PT, rehabilitation
Updated 10/22/23
Summary:
-Doctor of Physical Therapy
-PhD in Physical Therapy (dual doctoral degrees)
-Board-Certified in Geriatrics
-Board-Certified in Orthopedics
-Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
-Program Chair
-National/International presenter
-Published scientific journal manuscripts/textbook chapters
-Can perform independent physical therapy examinations
Beyond being a licensed physical therapist (DPT) and a PhD in Physical Therapy, I am also dual board-certified in Orthopedics and Geriatrics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, which in turn is recognized and promoted by the American Physical Therapy Association. I have over 14 years of experience working with primarily geriatric, orthopedic, and amputee populations in nearly all the primary clinical settings (skilled nursing, sub-acute rehabilitation, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation.) I currently serve as the Chair and an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Stony Bro...
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Carol A. Rupe, MD
WoodSong Medical Consulting
Littleton, North Carolina
Family Medicine, Long Term Care
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Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Osteoporosis, Depression, Dementia, Hospital Inpatient, Nursing Home, Geriatrics, Migraine, PA and NP Supervision, Institutional Care, Anxiety, Cardiopulmonary, Diabetes, Emphysema, Fibromyalgia, Headaces, High Blood Pressure, Memory Impairment
Dr Carol Rupe has provided expert witness services to the legal community since 2005, and has reviewed more than 800 cases. She provides her highly responsive, and effective professional services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys located in more than 30 US states.
Dr. Rupe brings a unique understanding of the dynamics & interactions between clinical, hospital, ER, and LTC medicine and its impact on the delivery of quality medical care to patients. From major metro areas, mid size cities & suburbs, institutional care, to rural health, Dr. Rupe has done it all.
Education:
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
Graduate: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC
Residency: Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland
Fellowship: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Family Practice Development
Certification: American Academy of Family Physicians since 1987
Professional Medical Experience:
- C...
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CURTIS W TAYLOR, M.D.
Win with this experienced, persistent Internist.
Mercy Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
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Medical Malpractice, Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, EMTALA, Colon cancer, Geriatrics, Standard of care, Cause of death, Diabetes, Reliable, Professional, Drug interactions, Missed pulmonary embolism, Failure to diagnose cancer, Elder abuse, Geriatric medication mismanagement
I am board certified in Internal Medicine. I have been an outpatient medicine physician for the past 40 years. I recently served as an expert witness for a standard of care case for the State of Ohio. I enjoyed the thorough review of medical records, guidelines, and relevant literature to ascertain whether the actions taken by the healthcare provider involved were in line with accepted medical standards. My expertise as an internal medicine expert witness was vital to this case. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to bear on the medical aspects of the matter at hand, and my testimony will provide the court with a well informed and impartial analysis of the medical issues involved. I have reviewed the SEAK Expert Witness Training course over the past 12 months.
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Teresa Lynn Matthews, FNP-C
Family NP, Would Care/product specialist, ER/ICU
Poland, Ohio
Wound Care, Family Medicine
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Wounds, Ostomies, Family Practice, Long term care, Geriatrics, Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Chart Review, Burns
I am a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have independently practiced for 15 years. Prior to FNP, I was an Emergency Room RN, ICU RN and a Nursing Assistant Professor. I provide comprehensive chart reviews. I am intimately familiar with state regulations as they relate to wound care, geriatric care, long term care, and assisted living. My practice has been wound evaluation and management services for long term care, home care, assisted living, and acute care.
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Jennifer Robb, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner- Occupational & Veteran Health
PRI-MED Exams, LLC
Hamilton, Ohio
General Practice, Nurse Practitioner
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Geriatrics, Occupational Health, Veteran's Benefits, Veteran, Military, Orthopedics, Work Injury, Government, DOT Examinations, Department of Transportation
Jennifer Robb, DNP, APRN-CNP, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a highly accomplished and dependable Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of clinical, military, and leadership experience. A Doctor of Nursing Practice and dual board-certified in Family and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, she has provided comprehensive care across diverse settings, including primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, veterans’ health, and government examinations. As a retired U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Officer, she brings a wealth of expertise in military medicine, having served in both the Navy and Army, with a deep commitment to veteran care. Jennifer is licensed in seven states and is known for her skill in performing medical evaluations, delivering patient education, and utilizing evidence-based practice to guide treatment. She is recognized for her meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of current government healthcare policies and protocols, ensuring compliant, high-quality care and evaluatio...
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Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS
Wound Care Experienced (Army/Civilian)- 38 Years
Wound Care Consultants
Oklahoma
Wound Care, Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes, pressure ulcers, bedsores, wound care, diabetes, ulcers, foot wounds, hyperbaric medicine, lymphedema, non healing wounds, circulation, venous ulcers, decubitus, geriatrics, hyperbaric oxygenation, decompression sickness, diabetic foot, diabetic feet, Long Term Care, wound
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- eight years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...
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Emily Wolowski
Long Term Care and Critical Care knowledge in one
Med Legal Pro
Springbrook TWP, Pennsylvania
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care
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Skilled Nursing Facility, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, residential care facility, patient falls, dementia, restraints, group home, risk management, policies and procedures, antipsychotics, side effects, compliance, sepsis, pressure sores, bed sores, wound care, pressure ulcers, ulcers
Registered Nurse with over a decade of clinical experience and an estimated 8,200 direct patient
encounters spanning cardiovascular intensive care, perioperative and post-anesthesia care at a
Magnet-designated teaching hospital, and post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. Progressively
advanced from staff nurse to Director of Nursing, with demonstrated expertise in nursing leadership,
quality assurance, regulatory compliance, infection control, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
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Abhi Kas, MD
Expert Medical Director Skilled Nursing Facilities
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics
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Falls, Wound Care, Stroke, Dementia, Sepsis, COPD, Pain, Physical Therapy, DVT, Blood Clot, Hospice, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Sepsis, Congestive Health Failure, Kidney Injury, Myocardial Infarction, Palliative Care, Pressure Sore, Edema
Highlights:
- Medical Director
- >85% of time dedicated to clinical duties
- Trial/testimony experience
- Evidence based approach to the latest standards of care
- Confident, consistent, thorough
Dr. Abhi Kasinadhuni is a highly qualified expert witness specializing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), long-term care, and post-acute rehabilitation. As the current Medical Director of a 130-bed rehabilitation facility and multiple SNF/post-acute care centers in Pennsylvania, he brings over a decade of hands-on experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, and geriatric care. Board-certified in Internal Medicine with fellowship training in Vascular Medicine, Dr. Kasinadhuni has served as a physician at facilities including The Belvedere (Chester, PA), Aventura at Prospect (Prospect Park, PA), and others, overseeing patient care for complex conditions common in long-term settings.
His expertise spans critical areas in SNF and long-term care litigation, including:
Geriatric and...
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Christopher W Mitchell, M.D.
Experienced General Neurologist
Mitchell Neurology Consulting, L.L.C.
Medina, Tennessee
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Nerve Injury, Seizures, Polypharmacy, Headache and Migraine, Functional Disorders, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Geriatrics, Dementia
I am a board-certified neurologist with a subspecialty focus on nerve and muscle disorders and neurophysiology. As a neurophysiologist, I use electrical studies including electromyography (electrical testing of muscles), nerve conduction studies (electrical testing of nerves) and electroencephalography (electrical testing of the brain) to identify patterns that are helpful in the diagnosis of serious health problems.
As an expert witness, I strive to provide honest, defensible opinions in a timely manner. I also pride myself in communicating complicated medical concepts in plain language.
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Laura Suttin, MD, MBA, PCC
Family Medicine Physician - Peer Review Expert
San Antonio, Texas
Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine
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primary care, outpatient medicine, preventive medicine, Medicare Advantage, geriatrics, chronic disease management, HCC coding, risk adjustment, managed care, chart review, peer review, medical record review, workers' compensation
I am a board-certified family physician with an active, unrestricted Texas medical license and over 20 years of clinical practice experience in primary care and outpatient medicine. With an MBA alongside my MD, and as a former healthcare executive, I bring both clinical depth and administrative perspective to every case evaluation — and I communicate my findings clearly, whether the audience is a legal team or a non-clinical decision-maker.
Throughout my career, I have performed chart reviews and peer reviews across a broad range of primary care and outpatient clinical scenarios, with particular familiarity in chronic disease management, Medicare Advantage populations, preventive care standards, HCC coding accuracy, and medical necessity determinations. Beyond individual case review, I founded and led a physician peer review committee for over 10 years — completely redesigning the process from the ground up, establishing its standards and workflows, and guiding the committee throug...
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Jayesh B Shah, MD
TIMEO2 Healing Concepts, LLC
San Antonio, Texas
Wound Care, Long Term Care
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Hyperbaric Medicine, Pressure Ulcer, Arterial Ulcer, Diabetic Ulcer, Unusual Wounds, Lymphedema, Geriatrics, Amputations, Nursing Homes, Venous Ulcer, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Bed Sores, Long Term Care, Pressure sores, wound care medical director
Award winning wound care and hyperbaric physician in active clinical practice.
Columbia trained.
Numerous leadership roles in multiple medical societies including Former Chair for the American College of Certified Wound Specialists.
Extensive public speaking experience – well over 150 invited presentations.
Multiple time contributing author to Wound Care Certification Study Guide.
Assistant Chief Editor, American College of Clinical Wound Specialist Journal.
Awards include the Paul J. Sheffield Education Award for Lifetime Dedication to Education in the Field of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Jefferson C. Davis Award for Excellence in Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine, and the Carolyn Sue Ray Memorial Award for Excellence in Hyperbaric Medicine.
Experienced Medical Director for wound care services at two different facilities.
Research interest in unusual wounds, transcutaneous oxygen studies, limb salvage, wound healing, offloading, prevention of ulcer recurrence, veno...
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Nicholas Ladikos, PharmD, FASCP, BCPS, BCGP, BCIDP
Standard of Care Pharmacy Expert and Professor
Texas Tech University, Arizona College of Nursing, MedOp Advisors
Coppell, Texas
Pharmacist, Geriatrics
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Medical Chart Review, Pharmacy, Infectious Diseases & Antibiotics, Medicare/Medicaid, Drug Effects/Reactions, Geriatrics, Pain Management, Medical & Health, Pharmacology, Pain Medications, Pharmacist, Standard of Care, Pulmonary Medicine, Claims Review, GERD, Mental Health, Antipsychotics, Prescriptions, Asthma, Controlled Substances
I am a subject matter expert and serve as expert witness in determining the standard of care and breaches of that standard on matters such as:
Acid Reflux (GERD)
Adverse Drug Reactions
Anticoagulation (e.g., Heparin, Lovenox, Coumadin)
Anti-Psychotics
CBD/THC
Claim Reviews
Clinical Negligence
Clinical Research
Compounding
Controlled Substances
Dietary Supplements
Driving Under The Influence of Drugs
Drug Dispensing
Drug Dose Calculations and Verification
Drug Effects/Reactions
Drug Infusions and Intravenous (IV) Medications
Drug Interactions and Drug Contraindications
Drug Labeling
Drug Monitoring and Levels
Drug Preparation
Drug Safety
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-induced Lung Diseases
Geriatrics
Hospital Pharmacy
Infectious Diseases
Insurance Claims Analysis
Life / Health Claims
Malpractice (Pharmaceuticals)
Medical & Health
Medical Chart Review
Medical Utilization Review
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud & Abuse
Medication Administration
Medication Use, Side Effects, and Errors
Over The Co...
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Lige B. Rushing, Jr., MD, MS
Lige B. Rushing, Jr., MD, PA
Dallas, Texas
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics
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Rheumatology, internal medicine, geriatrics, nursing home, medical malpractice, testimony, hospital, lupus, fibromyalgia, disability, home health, breast implants
Board Certified: Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Independent Medical Exams. Experienced expert witness in nursing home, hospital, internal medicine, geriatric and rheumatology malpractice as well as case record reviews
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Chinemerem Y Ugorji, MD
Internal Medicine - Hospitalist clinician
Martric Medical PLLC
Houston, Texas
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist
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Internal Medicine, Hospitalist, Telemedicine, Insurance companies, Geriatrics, Primary care, Utilization review, Intensive care
Dr. Chinemerem Ugorji, MD, FACP
Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician | Expert Medical Witness
Dr. Chinemerem Ugorji is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with over a decade of active clinical practice in acute care settings, including critical access hospitals, Level II trauma centers, tertiary hospitals, and telemedicine platforms across the United States. She brings a rare combination of frontline patient-care experience and physician level utilization management expertise, making her particularly well-suited for medical-legal matters involving standard of care, medical necessity, telemedicine practices, fraud investigations, and billing and coding disputes.
Dr. Ugorji currently practices clinical medicine as a hospitalist and acute telemedicine physician, managing complex medical conditions, high acuity admissions, ICU escalations, and multidisciplinary care coordination. Her hands on experience includes inpatient admissions, observation versus inpatient deter...
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Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS
Wound Care Experienced (Army/Civilian)- 38 Years
Wound Care Consultants
Plano, Texas
Wound Care, Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes, pressure ulcers, bedsores, wound care, diabetes, ulcers, foot wounds, hyperbaric medicine, lymphedema, non healing wounds, circulation, venous ulcers, decubitus, geriatrics, hyperbaric oxygenation, decompression sickness, diabetic foot, diabetic feet, Long Term Care, wound
Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- eight years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...
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Vivian L Begali, PsyD, LCP, FACPN-ABN, ABPP
Broadly trained and experienced Neuropsychologist
Dr. Vivian Begali
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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Neuropsychologist, PTSD, Neuropsychological Assessment, Acquired Brain Injury, TBI, Stroke, Neurological Disorders, Chronic Pain, Neuro IMEs, Worker's Compensation, Second Opinion, Capacity/Competency Evaluations, Testamentary Capacity, Dementia, Cognitive Decline, Children, Adults, Geriatrics, Forensic Neuropsychology, IME
Double board-certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology, Independent practitioner with 30 years of experience. Dr. Begali provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for individuals with medical, mental, cognitive, and physical conditions. Provides expert witness consultation for forensic cases, IMEs, medical file review, second opinions, disability, and peer reviews.
Expert witness services are offered in defense and plaintiff personal injury cases, consultation, and courtroom testimony. Independent and clinical neuropsychological evaluations provide a comprehensive and evidence-based measurement of neurocognitive status following brain injury and neurological conditions, chronic pain conditions, toxic exposure, stroke, work-related injuries, secondary psychiatric disorders, and PTSD.
Dr. Begali has been awarded Fellow Status by the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, and the American Academy...
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Elizabeth P Turner
Speech-Language Pathologist- Swallowing Expert
UVA Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia
Speech-Language Pathology, Geriatrics
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swallowing, dysphagia, choking, feeding, traumatic brain injury, geriatrics, aspiration, tracheostomy, aspiration pneumonia, hospice, stroke, aphasia, intubation, communication, airway, nursing home, rehabilitation, communication, asphyxiation, larynx
Elizabeth Turner is a highly respected and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with over 16 years of clinical expertise in acute care, critical care, and instrumental swallowing assessment. Currently serving as a Level IV Clinician at the University of Virginia Medical Center, one of the nation's top academic hospitals, Ms. Turner brings unmatched depth in the evaluation and management of complex swallowing, communication, and cognitive-linguistic disorders.
Her clinical focus includes extensive work with critically ill populations, including tracheostomized and ventilator-dependent patients, post-extubation dysphagia, head and neck cancer, neurogenic swallowing disorders, and patients recovering from lung transplant and COVID-19-related respiratory failure. Ms. Turner is certified in both MBSImP and FEES, and has completed thousands of instrumental swallow evaluations throughout her career. She also has expertise in aphasia, cognitive-lingusitic deficits, stroke, and brain inj...
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Dawn R Alexander, MD
Family Medicine Physician -25 years of experience
Frederickburg, Virginia
Geriatrics, Family Medicine
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Geriatrics, Long Term Care Facilities, Rehabilitation/Skilled Nursing, Dementia/Memory, Women's Health Care, Coronary Artery Disease, Depression Screening and Treatment, Pap exams, Diabetes Management, Care of Elderly, Mammograms/Breast Cancer Screening, Hypertension Management, Preventative Medicine
I am a Board Certified Family Practice physician in private practice. I have a busy practice seeing numerous patients daily in Fredericksburg Virginia. I have worked in multiple types of primary care throughout my career; including Geriatric Medicine, Rehabilitation after hospital discharge and Skilled Nursing, Nursing Home Care, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Women's Health and Pediatrics. I am knowledgeable in Preventative Medicine, Standard of Care and Vaccine Schedules.
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Brett M Schmitz, MD, MPH
Urgent Care - University of Washington Faculty
Axiom Expertise, LLC
Seattle, Washington
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine
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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.