Hypertension Expert Witnesses

Hypertension 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 hypertension. The hypertension expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Diabetes, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, General Practice, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Medical Management.

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Anthony Aghenta, MD, FACP

Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician

Zenith MedLegal Consulting

Gilbert, Arizona
Internal Medicine - Primary care standard of care, Chronic disease management, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes mellitus, Failure to treat cardiovascular risk factors, Failure to screen, Failure to diagnose, Failure to refer, Failure to follow up, Cardiovascular risk management, Myocardial infarction, Stroke, Stroke prevention
Board-certified Internal Medicine physician with 15+ years of experience — currently practicing outpatient primary care at Optima Medical in Gilbert, Arizona, with a clinical niche in the cardiometabolic triad: Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia — the most prevalent and most litigated chronic conditions in adult primary care. Since transitioning fully to outpatient medicine in 2019, I have built a practice centered on the longitudinal management of complex chronic disease — catching what gets missed, managing what gets complicated, and preventing the acute crises that send patients back to the hospital. Poorly controlled Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia are not just clinical challenges; they are the upstream drivers of myocardial infarction, stroke, renal failure, and cardiovascular death — outcomes that frequently become the subject of medical-legal scrutiny. My prior decade-long career in hospital medicine gives me a clinician's understanding of exactly how outp...
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Matthew G Checketts, DO

Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician

Checketts Medical Consulting, PLLC

Mesa, Arizona
Internal Medicine, Medical Management - Primary Care, medical negligence, Outpatient internal medicine, diagnosis, Adult medicine, Hypertension, Diabetes, standard of care expert, diagnosing dementia, IME, internal medicine do, Medical malpractice, Malpractice, medical chart review doctor, IM doctor, primary care negligence expert, medical management, tort, Medicine
Hi! I am Dr. Matthew Checketts. Please call me on my cell phone at 480-735-9283. Matthew G. Checketts, DO, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with over seven years of clinical practice experience encompassing adult primary care, rural outpatient medicine, hospice leadership, and medical quality oversight. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona and completed his residency training at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency program in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Checketts brings valuable expertise from his roles as Medical Director of Diabetes Education and Nutrition and medical director of Quality Management, where he participated with interdisciplinary teams in evaluating healthcare quality standards and protocols. His clinical experience includes managing complex chronic diseases in diverse patient populations, particularly Medica...
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Matthew W Wright, MD, FACP

Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) Expert Witness

Canyon State Medicolegal Consulting, LLC

Scottsdale, Arizona
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital Medicine, Adult Hospital Medicine, Hospital Inpatient, Infections, Pneumonia, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Sepsis, Falls, Strokes, Bedsores, AMA Discharges, Potassium, Locum Tenens, Medication Errors, Medication Reconciliation, Inappropriate Discharges, Consultation Errors
Matthew W. Wright, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internist and Fellow of the American College of Physicians with more than 20 years of clinical experience in hospital medicine. He is the Managing Member of Sonoran Hospital Medicine, PLC, through which he maintains an active locum tenens hospitalist practice at facilities in Arizona and Montana. Dr. Wright earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was initially certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2004 and recertified with a Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine in 2015. He currently holds an active ABIM certification in Internal Medicine. In 2016, he was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). Dr. Wright ser...
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Andrew Ng, MD

Specialist in SNF, Long-Term & Elder Abuse Cases.

Millbrae, California
Nursing Homes - 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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Robert Y Meyerson, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician - Residency faculty

Pasadena, California
Family Medicine - Primary care physician, Board Certified Family Medicine, Faculty Family Medicine, urgent care, heart disease, drug and alcohol abuse, hypertension, cancer screening, headache, chronic pain, allergic reactions, acute and chronic medical problems, depression
• Board-certified clinically active Family Physician with 42 years experience treating adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with emergency, acute and chronic medical problems. • Faculty member Family Medicine specialist residency training program • Peer recognition and professional achievement award for multiple years • Extensive experience in both clinical outpatient and rural emergency medical settings. • Past Medical Director of primary care office and psychiatric inpatient unit. • Over 12 years’ experience providing volunteer medical services in underdeveloped countries.
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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

California
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Renal Transplant, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Critical Care, Hyperkalemia, Lupus, Renal Mass, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Medical Director, COVID experience, Kidney Stones, Renal Patient Life Expectancy, Diabetes in Renal Patients, Glomerulonephritis, Hydronephrosis
Dr. Kevin Griffiths is a Stanford and Rutgers-trained, double board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician, and owner of a leading nephrology practice in the Greater Washington, DC area. With over 17 years of full-time clinical experience, Dr. Griffiths provides direct patient care in dialysis, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and transplant nephrology, and is on the medical staff at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He has served as medical director for both inpatient and outpatient dialysis centers, maintaining rigorous compliance with CMS guidelines and safety protocols. A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Griffiths has served on the ASN Practicing Nephrology Group, the Nephrology Diversity and Inclusion Work Group, and the ASN Workforce and Training Committee. He has taught nephrology to medical residents and students using evidence-based medicine and has served as a key opinion leader at national nephrology conferences. Dr. Griffit...
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Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH

Experienced Family Medicine Expert

Encinitas, California
Family Medicine, Mental Health - 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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Archana Anna Aggarwal, MD, FASN

Nephrology & Transplant Expert With 15+ Years Exp

Street Danville, California
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Nephrologist, Dialysis, Hypertension, Hyperparathyroidism, Transplant, Kidney, Renal Disease, Chronic Kidney (CKD), Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Medication Toxicity Renal, Standard of Care
Archana Aggarwal, MD, is board-certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine". She has over 15 years in private practice and 4 years in academic medicine both in General Nephrology and in Transplant Nephrology. She has served many leadership roles within the hospitals she works at including (but not limited to ) Chief of Staff, Chief of Medicine, and Chief of Nephrology. She has served as medical director for Fresenius Dialysis units and two Davita dialysis units. She currently serves on the physician medical advisory board for Davita. She serves as a Nephrology consultant for Guidepoint Services. She has served as a sub-investigator for a large Bayer medical trial. She has a particular interest in Nephrology that includes Hypertension, Transplant, and Hyperparathyroidism.
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Michael J. Blumenkrantz, MD, FACP, FACN,FASN, CNSP

Los Angeles, California
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Clinical Nutrition, Hemodialysis, Dialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Critical Care, Geriatrics/Nursing Home, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Dr. Blumenkrantz is a thorough and meticulous analyst of medical records, writes excellent reports and is an effective teacher and a persuasive witness. He was educated at Columbia College, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and the National Heart and Royal Post graduate Hammersmith, (London). He has worked at the Pritikin Center and has considerable experience in clinical nutrition ( see Nutritional Bio Sketch). He has an extensive clinical, teaching and research background, 80+ publications, nationally and internationally known in academia, formerly Associate Professor of Medicine.( In Residence, step III) at UCLA School of Medicine. Boarded in Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Clinical Nutrition. Dr. Blumenkrantz is a reviewer of scientific publications, lecturer and visiting Professor >30 international and enumerable local and national meetings. 30 +years experience medical/legal, plaintiff and defense, (>700 cases,150 depositions and trials). ...
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Thomas Baird McIlraith, MD, SFHM, CLHM

Baird Medical Consulting

Davis, California
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospitalist, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Infections, Pneumonia, Electrolyte abnormalities, Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Sepsis, Shock, Falls, Stroke, Medical Necessity, InterQual, Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG)
Dr. McIlraith received his BS, and MD from the University of Wisconsin; and completed Internal Medicine Residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 1999. In 2000, he was made the head of the hospitalist division in the South Sacramento Kaiser Permanente. He became the Chairman of Hospital Medicine at Mercy Medical Group in 2004. In the subsequent 12 years he grew the department from 12 to 84 hospitalists. He was elected to the MMG board of directors in 2009, and served as Treasurer from 2011 through 2016. He has served as the Chairman of Medicine at Mercy General Hospital since 2020. Dr. McIlraith has been providing expert opinion services to defense and plaintiff clients since 2011. He has served on the The Doctors Company Hospital Medicine Advisory Board. Dr. McIlraith joined NAIP (now SHM) as a charter member in 1998 and has been active ever since. He was in the inaugural FHM class in 2009, the inaugural SFHM class in 2010, and the inaugural CLHM...
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Ezekiel Volkert, MD

Board-Certified Hospitalist & IM Specialist

Castro Valley, California
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - 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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IVY-JOAN MADU, MD, Attorney

Endocrinology, Diabetes Expert and Juris Doctor

Diabetes Associated Medical Group

Orange, California
Endocrinology, Diabetes - Diabetic ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia, Hyperosmolar coma, Thyroid, Thyroid cancer, Osteoporosis, Pituitary, Adrenal, Hypertension, Nursing home, Testosterone, Hypogonadism, Hypercalcemia, Hyper-hypoparathyroidism, Foot ulcer, Internal Medicine, CGM, Insulin overdose, GLP-1, insulin pump
1. Univ of Southern California-trained Board-Certified Endocrinologist 2. Fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 3. Juris Doctor (JD) 4. Active diabetes/endocrinology clinical practice since 1995 5. Hospital Practice 6. Clinical Research Principal Investigator 7. Board of Directors Lestonnac Free Clinics 8. Medical Director of a Home Health Nursing services Dr. Madu has given expert witness testimony in numerous malpractice cases, including diabetes, hypoglycemia, gunshot wounds, thyroid disease. Dr. Madu has reviewed numerous charts for appropriateness of care for trial attorneys and for the California Medical Board and has appeared in court as an expert witness several times. Dr. Madu is detail-oriented, efficient and is available.
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Elliot D. Felman, MD

Experienced in medical legal review and testimony.

Santa Monica, California
Family Medicine, General Practice - Cancer, Hypertension, Diabetes, Prostate, Heart, Obesity, Abuse, Depression, Osteoporosis, Dementia, Psychiatric, Infection, Pain, Diagnose, Stroke, Refer, Medication, Urinary, Gastrointestinal, Skin
Board certified Family Medicine. Experienced in review, deposition and trial testimony for Standard of Care. Plaintiff and defense. Board-certified family physician with more than 40 years of clinical experience. More than 30 years of medical legal experience. More than 300 medical malpractice reviews. More than 100 depositions. More than 50 trials and arbitrations. Please see my letters of recommendation from attorneys, for whom I have worked, below.
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Pedram Taher, MD

Leading SNF Medical Director & Geriatric Expert

Walnut Creek, California
Nursing Homes - 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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Apoorva Athreya Ananth, MD

Nephrologist & Internist, USC & UCLA Trained

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Covina, California
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Traumatic Injury, Chronic Disease, Iatrogenic injury, Pharma related Kidney Damage, Palliative Care, Standard of Care, Delayed Diagnosis, Exposure to Nephrotoxic Substances, Rhabdomyolysis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Blunt Force Trauma, Renal Artery Stenosis, Occupational Injury, Disability Evaluation
Dr. Apoorva Athreya Ananth is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and nephrology. He is currently an attending nephrologist with Mohan Renal Physicians of Covina, where he delivers comprehensive care to patients with chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Dr. Ananth completed his nephrology fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he also contributed to research and academic discussions on topics like Fanconi Syndrome and targeted treatments for IgA nephropathy. His internal medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center honed his expertise in managing complex cases, including perioperative medicine for high-risk surgical patients. A graduate of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Dr. Ananth earned membership in the prestigious Gold Humanism Honor Society, reflecting his commitment to compassionate patient care. His undergra...
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Joseph L. Klapper, MD

experienced cardiovascular diseases expert witness

Pacific Grove, California
Cardiovascular Disease - cardiology, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, hypercholesterolemia, myocardial infarction, diabetes, heart disease, chest pain, angina, coronary disease, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, cardiac emergencies, hypertension, troponin, aorta, heart failure
Dr. Klapper is board certified and re-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Diseases (1998, 2008 and 2018) for cardiovascular diseases and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons for internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Klapper has held hospital privileges and medical staff appointments at Cedars Sinai Medical Center as well as several Los Angeles area hospitals. In addition, Dr. Klapper has held hospital privileges at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Klapper is in active cardiology practice in central California and has held hospital privileges at Hazel Hawkins hospital since 2007. Dr. Klapper has held telemedicine privileges at various Wisconsin hospitals. Dr. Klapper has been providing opinions as a medical expert since 2003 and has been providing deposition and courtroom testimony since 2003. Dr. Klapper has written two books for the public and has served as the vice chief and chief of medicine at Hazel H...
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Varun Chawla, MD, MPH

Nephrology Expert Witness-Dialysis, Kidney Injury

Fremont, California
Nephrology - dialysis, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, osmotic demyelination, glomerulonephritis, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, end stage renal disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria, diabetic nephropathy, rhabdomyolysis, contrast nephropathy
A Harvard-educated physician, Varun Chawla, MD, MPH, has over a decade of caring for adult patients with kidney disease. Renowned for his adeptness in diagnosing and treating intricate kidney conditions, Dr. Chawla's dual roles at Washington Hospital and St. Rose Hospital, along with his long history of research and publications, showcase his exceptional clinical insight and his deep-seated dedication to both patient care and medical education. His clinical interests include a wide spectrum of nephrology-related issues including diabetic nephropathy, continuous renal replacement therapy, dialysis, plasmapheresis, renal bone disease, and difficult-to-treat hypertension. He actively conducts clinical research. Dr. Chawla is renowned for his research-based teaching and the ability to distill complex medical concepts into clear explanations. An active member of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Chawla is known as an esteemed educator and speaker. His academic contributions, parti...
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Uri Elkayam, MD

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
Cardiovascular Disease - Heart disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac catheterization, CHF, maternal cardiology, coronary artery disease, chest pain, heart attack, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, high blood pressure, HTN, arrhythmia, angioplasty, peripartum cardiomyopathy, cardio obstetrics
I am a clinical cardiologist with over 40 years of experience, widely published author and a clinical investigator with national and international reputation. Currently I am a professor of cardiology at the University of southern California. My clinical activities include attending the coronary care unit, the cardiology consult service and the out- patient cardiology clinic at the Los Angeles General medical center, managing a wide spectrum of complex cardiac patients. In addition for over 4 decades I have run a busy program of cardio obstetrics taking care of all pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions at the hospital and at the cardio obstetrics clinic. For almost 35 years I practiced invasive and interventional cardiology and performed thousands of invasive procedures. I have a national and international reputation and have given hundreds of lectures and directed educational programs in the US and around the globe. I was awarded the prestigious American College of Card...
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Philip E. Newman, MD

Cardiovascular Disease--UCI Faculty

Newport Beach, California
Cardiovascular Disease - cardiology, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, hypertension, shock, stress testing, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, pre-op cardiac eval
I'm a board certified cardiologist with 48 years of practice experience involving non-invasive, invasive and interventional cardiology. My initial position was as an academic cardiologist at a medical school, as Director of the Cath Lab and Acting Chief of Cardiology at a teaching hospital, with patient care, teaching and publishing responsibilities. Following 3 years in that position I was in fee-for- service practice for 7 years, then in practice combining fee for service and managed care patients for 22 years. Following Medical Residency, I served as a physician in the US Army Medical Corps as a Major in Vietnam from August '71-August '72, where I was awarded the Bronze Star, and at Fort MacArthur, Ca, from August '72-July '73. Over the last 43 years I have served as an expert witness in 285+ malpractice cases, working with both plaintiff and defense sides, and I have received uniformly excellent feedback from all of the attorneys with whom I've worked. I am c...
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Bryan Stone, MD

Rancho Mirage, California
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Renal, overdose, medical, hypertension, dialysis, administrator, hyponatremia, acute, chronic, kidney, kidneys, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, sodium, calcium, potassium, diabetes, blood pressure, medication
1. Board certified in Nephrology 2. Interdisciplinary Peer Review Committee chair 2022-2024 3. Medical Executive Committee member 4. Davita Dialysis medical director 5. Kidney X participant (government backed program for dialysis technology) 6. Nephrology Care Alliance board member ( national board for value-based care) 7. Healthpoint LLC ( prior startup for disability legal review) 8. Department of Medicine chair for 8 years 9. Trainer for nephrology for residency programs
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Kelsey Flint, MD, MSCS

Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure Physician

Kelsey Flint MD PLLC

Denver, Colorado
Cardiovascular Disease - cardiology, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, heart attack, myocardial infarction, hypertension, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, cardiac rehabilitation, coronary artery disease, left ventricular assist device, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram
I am a licensed physician and cardiologist triple-boarded in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine in active clinical practice. I treat a wide range of conditions within general cardiology and advanced heart failure including hypertension, diagnosis and surveillance of aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart attack (myocardial infarction), heart failure, and pre-operative cardiac assessment (a.k.a. “cardiac clearance”). - I serve as an Expert Witness for both Defense and Plaintiff. - 2-6 week or less turnaround time for initial opinion in most cases. Please reach out to schedule a free 15-minute conversation to ensure I am a good fit for your case and your firm. contact@kelseyflintmd.com www.kelseyflintmd.com cell - 303-681-8596 My CV and Expert Witness Fee Schedule are available upon request.
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Michele Alba, MD

Loveland, Colorado
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Newborn, Cancer Screening, Cesarean, Childbirth, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Drug Interaction, Failure to Diagnose/Refer, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Hospital Infections, Hypertension, Hemorrhage, Pre-Eclampsia, Sepsis, Shoulder Dystocia, Uterine Rupture, VBAC
As a board-certified family medicine physician with fellowship training in high-risk maternal child health, Dr. Alba practices full-scope family medicine with surgical obstetrics in Northern Colorado. She currently serves as faculty physician at one of the nation's top family medicine residency training programs with over 5 years of clinical experience. While her expertise includes primary care, addiction medicine, and women's health, Dr. Alba's breadth of knowledge spans inpatient and outpatient geriatric, adult, pediatric and obstetric medicine. She oversees medical students, residents, midwives, and mid-level providers. She is passionate about patient safety and quality improvement and holds leadership roles on both Family Medicine and Obstetrics Safety Net Boards at her current institution. Dr. Alba is known for her curious mindset, thoughtful analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities both written and verbal. She is able to translate complex information into tang...
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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

West Hartford, Connecticut
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Steven H. Selznick, DO, CMD

Alaqua Consulting, LLC

Longwood, Florida
Family Medicine, Geriatrics - 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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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

Florida
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Atul Madan, M.D., MBA

Interventional & Gen Cardiology Medical Expert

VA-VA Consulting, LLC.

Kissimmee, Florida
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease - Pacemaker, ICD, TAVR, catheterization, STEMI, heart attack, balloon, stent, coronary dissection, perforation, TEE, valve disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, embolism, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, hyperlipidemia, stroke
I am board-certified in five specialties, including cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. In my last 23 years of practice, I have treated over 200,000 cardiac patients. I completed my interventional cardiology fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital-Harvard Medical School (now Mass General Brigham) in Boston. I recently served as the Chairman of the Department of Cardiology at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, Kissimmee, FL. Additionally, I am an Assistant Professor and Focused Inquiry and Research Experience (FIRE) Program research mentor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL. I am also actively involved in research, peer-reviewed presentations, and publications. I am certified as an Expert Witness by the State of Florida with a medical license to practice in Florida and Georgia. Plase call or text me at (516) 603-7177. I have represented in both plaintiff and defendant cases. For more details, please refer to my CV. I will send you ...
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James C Bower, MD

BC Cardiologist with 25 years experience

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Myocardial infarction, Nuclear stress, Atrial fibrillation , Echocardiography, Congestive heart failure, Cardiac catheterization, Syncope, Stroke , Pacemaker, TIA, Defibrillator, Carotid disease, Valve disease, Periferal vascular dosease, Arrhythmia, Coronary artery , Hypertension , High choledterol
BC Cardiologist with 25 years experience at one of the largest hospital systems nationwide. I am currently licensed in Florida. I am experienced in all facets of general cardiology with special expertise in echo cardiography nuclear medicine and cardiac catheterization. I have many years of experience as an expert witness and have reviewed many cases for attorneys nationwide. I have testified at many depositions and trial. I am happy to discuss any case via cell phone or email. Providing there is no conflict of interest with my current employer, I will provide a timely summary of events and expert opinion regarding any cardiac questions that involve your client (s).
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Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA

Noninvasive Cardiology Expert Witness

Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine - General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Clinical lipidology, Hypertension, Lipoprotein (a)
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology. -Award-winning clinical physician. -Award-winning physician educator. -Published author in various medical journals. -Active committee member of two national medical organizations. -Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy. -Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

Florida
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Renal Transplant, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Critical Care, Hyperkalemia, Lupus, Renal Mass, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Medical Director, COVID experience, Kidney Stones, Renal Patient Life Expectancy, Diabetes in Renal Patients, Glomerulonephritis, Hydronephrosis
Dr. Kevin Griffiths is a Stanford and Rutgers-trained, double board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician, and owner of a leading nephrology practice in the Greater Washington, DC area. With over 17 years of full-time clinical experience, Dr. Griffiths provides direct patient care in dialysis, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and transplant nephrology, and is on the medical staff at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He has served as medical director for both inpatient and outpatient dialysis centers, maintaining rigorous compliance with CMS guidelines and safety protocols. A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Griffiths has served on the ASN Practicing Nephrology Group, the Nephrology Diversity and Inclusion Work Group, and the ASN Workforce and Training Committee. He has taught nephrology to medical residents and students using evidence-based medicine and has served as a key opinion leader at national nephrology conferences. Dr. Griffit...
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Luke C Williams, MD

Expert: Emergency, Hospitalist, Outpatient.

Saint Petersburg, Florida
Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine - STEMI, SEPSIS, STROKE, CARDIAC ARREST, SEPTIC SHOCK, CRITICAL CARE, Hypertension, Aneurysm, blood clot, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, cancer, spinal abscess, chest pain, heart attack, EMTALA, primary care, hospitalist, emergency
Dr. Luke Williams, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over a decade of experience in emergency medicine, hospitalist care, and outpatient primary care. He brings a comprehensive understanding of acute and chronic medical conditions across a wide range of clinical settings. Dr. Williams currently leads a medical practice focused on preventive health and personalized care for both men and women. In addition, he is still active in the emergency department; currently working at Baypines Veterans Affairs ER in St. Petersburg, FL. His background includes extensive experience in high-acuity environments, complex diagnostic decision-making, and coordination of inpatient and outpatient treatment plans. Dr. Williams also serves as a medical expert witness for the State of Florida, providing objective, evidence-based evaluations in cases involving standard of care, emergency treatment protocols, delayed diagnoses, medication errors, and medical negligence. He is known ...
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Richard M. Goldstein, MD

Northside Hospitalist Service

Atlanta, Georgia
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Hypertension, Diabetes, Dementia, Delirium, Primary Care, Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pancreatitis, Renal Failure, Preoperative and Postoperative Medical Management
I am a full time Hospitalist at a large metropolitan hospital in Atlanta Georgia for the last 23 years. I am a board certified internist with extensive experience in primary care and geriatrics.
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Joshua M Willis, MD

FACC, FSCAI

Atlanta , Georgia
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Sudden Cardiac Death, Hypertension, Heart attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Dissection/perforation, Pre-operative Risk Stratification, Cardiac Catheterization, Negligence, Standard of Care, Heart Failure, Stent Thrombosis, Aortic Stenosis, Arrhythmia
Dr. Joshua Willis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a Cleveland Clinic-trained, dual-board-certified general and interventional cardiologist with over a decade of experience caring for adult patients with cardiac conditions in both inpatient hospital and outpatient ambulatory settings. He serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wellstar Douglas Hospital, (Altanta, GA), a community hospital where he is known for managing a high-volume practice while being deeply committed to excellence in patient care and outcomes. Dr. Willis provides comprehensive care for patients with a range of general cardiology conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and hypertension. In addition, he specializes in advanced interventional cardiology procedures, such as complex percutaneous coronary interventions, Impella implantation, and ShockWave balloon lithotripsy. A trailblazer in his field, Dr. Willis has been instrumental in introducing innovative cardi...
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Salaheldin Abusin, MD

Experienced Cardiologist – Chicago Academic Center

Abusin Consulting LLC

Burr Ridge, Illinois
Cardiovascular Disease - cardio-oncology, cardiotoxicity, Myocardial infarction, Heart failure, Atrial fibrillation, Arrhythmia, Hypertension, Valvular heart disease, Perioperative cardiac risk, Cardiomyopathy, Pericarditis, Coronary artery disease, Missed cardiac diagnosis, Cardiology standard of care, Wrongful death cardiology, Cardiac malpractice
For more details, visit my LinkedIn profile, www.linkedin.com/in/salaheldin-abusin-md/ Salaheldin Abusin, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rush Medical College, Rush University (Chicago, IL) with expertise in general cardiology and cardio-oncology (prevention and treatment of heart damage caused by cancer therapy). He evaluates and treats coronary artery disease (blocked heart arteries), heart failure (weak heart pump), arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), valvular heart disease (heart valve problems), and hypertension (high blood pressure) in both hospital and outpatient settings. He also serves as Faculty Lead for the Cardio-Oncology Clinic at Rush Lisle Cancer Center. Dr. Abusin developed a cardio-oncology curriculum for the Rush Cardiology Fellowship Program and co-developed a cardiology curriculum for the Rush–Esperanza Family Medicine Residency. He serves as Principal Investigator of a funded cardio-oncology registry study and pee...
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Narendra K Garg, MD

Internal Medicine Physician with broad experience

Narendra K. Garg MD PC

NAPERVILLE, IL, Illinois
Internal Medicine, Telemedicine - Internal Medicine, COVID 19, Phlebology, Varicose veins, Vein disease, Diabetes, Stroke, Venous Ulcers, Decubitus Ulcers, Hypertension, Back pain, Botox, Fillers, Falls, Telemedicine, Virtual Care
Experienced in broad Internal Medicine, Telemedicine, Virtual care, Stroke, Diabetes, Varicose Veins, Phlebology
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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 - 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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Michael Gelatt, DO

Award-Winning Primary Care Physician

Indianapolis, Indiana
Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Primary care, adult medicine, sports medicine, diabetes, chronic disease management, injuries, concussion, overseeing APP’s, outpatient medicine, hypertension, copd, Cancer screening, preventative medicine
As a dedicated full time outpatient family medicine physician with a robust background in multidisciplinary healthcare settings, I bring a wealth of clinical expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. I have practiced as a full-time primary care physician since 2016 and I collaborate closely with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacists, fostering an environment of comprehensive patient management and interdisciplinary teamwork. I also enjoy teaching residents and medical students. This experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of healthcare dynamics and the ability to effectively communicate complex medical concepts to a diverse audience. My clinical practice is focused on the diagnosis and management of both acute and chronic illnesses, as well as preventative care across all age groups. As an osteopathic physician, I also have clinical interests in musculoskeletal and sports medicine related condition, reflecting a ...
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Daniel J. Frick, MD

Family Medicine Physician - FQHC Medical Director

Fishers, Indiana
Family Medicine, General Practice - MI, PE, COPD, Hypertension, Rural Medicine, Diabetes, DVT, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism
I am a Duke-educated, board-certified Family Medicine physician with 9 years of active clinical practice. I serve as a Regional Medical Director, overseeing clinical quality and provider standards. My clinical background includes chronic disease management and primary care in rural and underserved settings. I have served as a clinical preceptor for psychiatry residents from Community Hospital, providing supervised training in the primary care setting.
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MONY FRAER, MD, MHCDS,CPE, CHS, FACP, FASN

Academic practice, broad expertise and experience

University of Iowa

Coralville, Iowa
Nephrology - nephrology, kidney, hypertension, kidney stones, kidney transplant, dialysis, end stage kidney disease, chronic kidney disease, renal insufficiency
Mony Fraer, MD, MHCDS, CPE, FACP, FASN, AHSCP is a board-certified nephrologist, internist, and Clinical Professor at the University of Iowa with more than two decades of experience in kidney disease, dialysis, hypertension, and transplant-related nephrology. His background includes program leadership, extensive teaching and scholarly work, and advanced training in health care delivery and quality improvement, and 15 years experience in expert witness work.
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Vidya M Aluri, M.D, M.S

Endocrinology Expert Witness

Coralville, Iowa
Endocrinology, Diabetes - insulin pumps, Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid cancer, Osteoporosis, Pituitary, Adrenal, Hypertension, Cholesterol, Testosterone, Hypogonadism, Hypercalcemia, Hyperparathyroid, hypoparathyroidism, Prolactin, Steroids, Cortisol, Obesity
I am a board certified clinical Endocrinologist. I have worked as a clinical endocrinologist with larger health care systems. I am the physician/owner of a Direct Care Endocrinology practice, Liberty Endocrinology. I have always enjoyed teaching at various levels including teaching experience with residents as a hospitalist and later as a fellow in training . I love working with my patients and teaching them how best to manage their medical conditions. I have enjoyed work which involves attention to detail. This ties into my clinical work as well as my experience as a physician reviewer in Utilization management. My practice, Liberty Endocrinology, operates a direct care model where I aim to provide my patients with more time and quicker access to their physician. I provide care for a broad range of endocrine conditions and I have a special interest in Diabetes management for persons with both type 1 and type 2. State Licenses - Iowa , Minnesota, Pennsylvania, North Carolina B...
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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

Bethesda, Maryland
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Renal Transplant, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Critical Care, Hyperkalemia, Lupus, Renal Mass, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Medical Director, COVID experience, Kidney Stones, Renal Patient Life Expectancy, Diabetes in Renal Patients, Glomerulonephritis, Hydronephrosis
Dr. Kevin Griffiths is a Stanford and Rutgers-trained, double board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician, and owner of a leading nephrology practice in the Greater Washington, DC area. With over 17 years of full-time clinical experience, Dr. Griffiths provides direct patient care in dialysis, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and transplant nephrology, and is on the medical staff at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He has served as medical director for both inpatient and outpatient dialysis centers, maintaining rigorous compliance with CMS guidelines and safety protocols. A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Griffiths has served on the ASN Practicing Nephrology Group, the Nephrology Diversity and Inclusion Work Group, and the ASN Workforce and Training Committee. He has taught nephrology to medical residents and students using evidence-based medicine and has served as a key opinion leader at national nephrology conferences. Dr. Griffit...
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Benjamin J Kurth, MD, FACP

Hospitalist - Former Navy Internist

Kensington, Maryland
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Heart Failure (CHF), Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Altered Mental Status, Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Electrolyte derangements, Cancer, Respiratory failure, Fractures (hip), Pain management, COPD, Cirrhosis, Renal failure, C. diff, Subdural hematoma, Vascular disease, Dementia
Dr. Benjamin Kurth, M.D., F.A.C.P, is board certified in Internal Medicine, and currently employed as an Academic Hospitalist at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. He has reviewed over 15 cases for the Veterans Health Administration to determine if standard of care had been met. After completing Internal Medicine residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, he became an Academic Hospitalist at the same institution. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Marines 6th Regiment in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and was deployed to Helmand, Afghanistan for 9 months, as the Task Force Southwest Surgeon. During this tour, he served as the lead medical advisor to Brigadier General David Odom, additionally he gained firsthand experience in battlefield and trauma medicine while caring for over 19 casualties. Upon return to the US, he became a staff internist at the Naval Medical Center, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina performing both primary care and Hospital ...
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Anil Pandit, MD

Clinical Cardiology Expert Witness

Lutherville, Maryland
Cardiovascular Disease - General Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Atrial fibrillation, Anticoagulation, Heart attack, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Acute coronary syndrome, Stress test, Valvular heart disease, Heart Failure, Hypertension
Board-certified cardiologist with clinical experience in the evaluation and management of coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular risk assessment. Actively involved in clinical decision-making, diagnostic interpretation, and longitudinal patient care. Provides independent medical expert services including case review, record analysis, written medical opinions, and deposition or trial testimony when appropriate. Experienced in assessing standards of care, causation, and medical decision-making in complex cardiovascular cases. Academic involvement includes teaching and mentoring trainees in cardiovascular medicine, with particular focus on clinical reasoning, cardiovascular imaging, and evidence-based practice. Committed to objective, well-supported opinions grounded in current medical literature and guidelines. Experienced in applying current clinical guidelines (ACC/AHA, ESC) to retrospective case review, with opinions formed to a reason...
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Athol W. Morgan, MD, MHS

Cardiology - Johns Hopkins, University of MD

One Heart, LLC

Ellicott City, Maryland
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Cardiology, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Atrial fibrillation
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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

Massachusetts
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Gerald W. Smetana, MD

General Internal Medicine Physician - Harvard

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts
Internal Medicine - Internal medicine, general internal medicine, primary care, record review, preoperative evaluation, headache, hypertension, plaintiff, defense, Harvard Professor, academic medicine, prevention, Harvard
After undergraduate studies in biochemistry at UCLA, I received my M.D. degree at UCSF, where I graduated in the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. I then completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center. I have since been a general internist in an academic primary care practice at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Over several decades of scholarly work, I have been promoted to Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. I have published approximately 200 peer reviewed articles and chapters on topics relevant to primary care internal medicine. My peer reviewed works have since been cited by authors of more than 7000 subsequent publications. My textbook on Evidence Based History Taking in the McGraw Hill Lange series is widely read by medical students in training. I am the recipient of the SGIM national award for scholarship in medical education I practiced in an outpatient setting and cared for a panel of patients that was we...
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Richard B Balaban, MD

Internal Medicine Physician - Harvard Faculty

Brookline, Massachusetts
Internal Medicine - 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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Ashley Butland, MD

Certified Hospitalist & Internal Medicine Expert

ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts
Internal Medicine - Primary Care, medical negligence, internal medicine, Hospitalist, Diabetes, Sepsis, Stroke, pulmonary embolism, Adult Medicine, Infections, Hypertension, Failure to Diagnose, hospitalized, Dementia, Pneumonia, Perioperative Evaluation, Acute Inpatient care, Hospital Negligence, Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis
Dr. Ashley Butland is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician actively practicing as a Hospitalist in Massachusetts. She attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine and subsequently completed an Internal Medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia. Dr. Butland is passionate about providing compassionate and high-quality patient care. She is an active member of the Quality Improvement committee with extensive case-review experience; she is also working to build and grow an in-house Physician Advisor program. Her work in these roles has helped to build her well-rounded expertise in care of the hospitalized patient.
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Robert J Cooper, MD, FACE, FACP

Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Endocrinology, Internal Medicine - endocrine, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, diabetes, lipids, hypertension, hypotension, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, thyroid cancer, gynecomastia
Practicing physician for 20+ years. Currently practicing in the specialty of endocrine, diabetes and metabolism, with experience in both private and academic practices. Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and endocrinology. Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE) and a Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP). Received medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Internship and residency completed at Long Island Jewish Hospital. Fellowship completed at Winthrop University Hospital. Specializing in all areas of endocrinology, including thyroid, diabetes, adrenal, pituitary, lipids, metabolism, and osteoporosis. Served as advisor to the Cardiometabolic Health Conference and Connecticut American Diabetes Association for 5 consecutive years. Have conducted dozens of lectures on various endocrine topics. Member of The Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, American Diabet...
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Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA

Noninvasive Cardiology Expert Witness

Michigan
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine - General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Clinical lipidology, Hypertension, Lipoprotein (a)
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology. -Award-winning clinical physician. -Award-winning physician educator. -Published author in various medical journals. -Active committee member of two national medical organizations. -Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy. -Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
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David E Weissman, MD

Internal Medicine Physician - 25 Years Experience

Royal Oak, Michigan
Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Primary Care Physician, Internist, Adult Primary Care, Outpatient Medicine, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Sepsis, Cancer Diagnosis, Medication Management, Adverse Drug Events, Preventive Medicine, Chest Pain, Standard of Care, Delayed Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice, Causation
Dr. David Weissman brings a uniquely analytical perspective to his medical-legal consulting, beginning his academic career with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. This foundational training in complex, evidence-based problem-solving has informed his 25-year career as a board-certified internal medicine physician in a busy outpatient primary care setting. For the past 11 years, he has operated a concierge medical practice, providing comprehensive and detailed primary care for adults. Dr. Weissman's background includes a significant commitment to medical education. He formerly served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine (until 2014), where he taught and mentored 3rd and 4th-year medical students. He also has prior experience teaching internal medicine residents at what is now Corewell Health University Hospital–Royal Oak (formerly William Beaumont Hospital), underscoring his long-standing role as a...
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Benjamin F. Wong, MD

Mayo Clinic and Columbia-Trained Cardiologist

Rochester, Minnesota
Cardiovascular Disease - General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension
Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience. He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System. Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.
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Rosalind Hammond, MD

Award-Winning, Ivy League trained Hospitalist

Champion Medical Consultants

Jackson, Mississippi
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Critical Care medicine, Dementia and encephalopathy, Traumatic brain injury, Pressure ulcers, Pulmonary embolism, Hematology/ Oncology, Sepsis, Cardiology, Stroke, endocrine disorders, Renal failure, GI bleed, CHF, Pulmonology, Afib, Nephrology, Diabetes and complications, Pancreatitis, Hypertension, Liver failure and cirrhosis
Award-Winning, Ivy League educated, Cleveland Clinic trained hospitalist. Experience in working in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice agencies. Dual trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
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Kunal Malhotra, MD

Academic Nephrologist- CKD, HTN, AKI and Dialysis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Nephrology - Dialysis, Hypertension, Chronic kidney disease, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Hyponatremia, Kidney stones, Acute kidney injury, CRRT
I am a board-certified nephrologist and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine with extensive clinical, academic, and administrative experience in kidney disease, dialysis, electrolyte disorders, and critical care nephrology. My practice includes management of both acute and chronic kidney disease in inpatient and outpatient settings, along with oversight of dialysis services as a dialysis medical director. My clinical work focuses on acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), and complex electrolyte and acid-base disorders. I routinely manage critically ill patients requiring renal replacement therapy, including intermittent hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in intensive care settings. I also provide care for patients with advanced CKD, including dialysis planning and complications of kidney failure. As a dialysis medical director, I oversee dialysis quality metrics, patient safety initiatives, infection ...
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Derek Larson, MD, FASN

Chief of Nephrology - Triple Board Certified

Larson MD Consulting, LLC

St. Louis , Missouri
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Hypertension, Hemodialysis, Plasmapheresis, Glomerular Disease, Kidney Stones, Hyponatremia, Hyperkalemia, Kidney Transplant, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Peritoneal Dialysis, Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, Rhabdomyolysis, Contrast Nephropathy
Dr. Larson completed his Internal Medicine training at the University of Chicago. He was awarded “Resident of the Year” for three consecutive years, followed by a Chief Resident year at the same institution, in which he was granted an academic position at the University of Chicago as a clinician educator. He completed his fellowship training in Nephrology at Washington University in St. Louis. Currently, Dr. Larson is a full-time practicing nephrologist. He is owner/partner at St. Louis Kidney Consultants and Chief of Nephrology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He also is the Medical Director for Renal and Dialysis Services at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and the Medical Director for two Davita Dialysis Units in the St. Louis area. In 2025, he was elected President of the Medical Staff at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. In addition, he is the Medical Director for Community Therapeutic Apheresis (CTA) which supplies Plasmapheresis services in St. Louis. Dr. Larson has pu...
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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

New Jersey
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Renal Transplant, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Critical Care, Hyperkalemia, Lupus, Renal Mass, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Medical Director, COVID experience, Kidney Stones, Renal Patient Life Expectancy, Diabetes in Renal Patients, Glomerulonephritis, Hydronephrosis
Dr. Kevin Griffiths is a Stanford and Rutgers-trained, double board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician, and owner of a leading nephrology practice in the Greater Washington, DC area. With over 17 years of full-time clinical experience, Dr. Griffiths provides direct patient care in dialysis, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and transplant nephrology, and is on the medical staff at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He has served as medical director for both inpatient and outpatient dialysis centers, maintaining rigorous compliance with CMS guidelines and safety protocols. A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Griffiths has served on the ASN Practicing Nephrology Group, the Nephrology Diversity and Inclusion Work Group, and the ASN Workforce and Training Committee. He has taught nephrology to medical residents and students using evidence-based medicine and has served as a key opinion leader at national nephrology conferences. Dr. Griffit...
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Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA

Noninvasive Cardiology Expert Witness

New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine - General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Clinical lipidology, Hypertension, Lipoprotein (a)
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology. -Award-winning clinical physician. -Award-winning physician educator. -Published author in various medical journals. -Active committee member of two national medical organizations. -Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy. -Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
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Scott E Liebman, MD, MPH

Nephrology- University of Rochester Faculty

Rochester , New York
Nephrology - Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Acute kidney injury, Chronic kidney disease, Electrolyte disorders, Acid base disorders, Hypertension
Dr. Scott Liebman is a board-certified nephrologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester, where he has served on the faculty since 2004. He brings over 20 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience in nephrology, with a focus on addressing issues surrounding chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, dialysis care, and fluid and electrolyte disorders. He earned his MD from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and his nephrology fellowship at the University of Colorado. He also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Rochester and is board-certified in nephrology and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Liebman has extensive experience in managing kidney diseases, dialysis modalities, and electrolyte disturbances. He serves as medical director for a dialysis clinic and provides expert nephrology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. An accomplishe...
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Benjamin F. Wong, MD

Mayo Clinic and Columbia-Trained Cardiologist

New York
Cardiovascular Disease - General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension
Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience. He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System. Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.
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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

New York
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Dinesh John, MD, MMM, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV

Hospitalist Expert Witness- SUNY Faculty

Jamesville, New York
Hospitalist, Medical Management - hospital negligence, hospital liability, sepsis, infection, internal medicine, medication errors, pneumonia, hypertension, stroke, medical necessity, diabetes, cardiac arrest, chest pain, congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, informed consent, patient handoff, respiratory failure, pressure sores, falls
Award-winning, Board-certified hospitalist in active clinical practice with expert witness trial testimony experience. Former Chief Quality Officer and Assistant Vice-President of Quality at SUNY-Upstate University Healthcare System, with responsibility for overall quality of care and patient safety for a large healthcare organization serving over 1.8 million people in Upstate New York. Former Medical Staff President of an academic tertiary care hospital. SUNY Faculty. Holds a Master of Medical Management (MMM) degree from Carnegie Mellon University, Certified Physician Advisor (CHCQM-PHYADV), and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).
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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

New York
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Renal Transplant, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Critical Care, Hyperkalemia, Lupus, Renal Mass, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Medical Director, COVID experience, Kidney Stones, Renal Patient Life Expectancy, Diabetes in Renal Patients, Glomerulonephritis, Hydronephrosis
Dr. Kevin Griffiths is a Stanford and Rutgers-trained, double board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician, and owner of a leading nephrology practice in the Greater Washington, DC area. With over 17 years of full-time clinical experience, Dr. Griffiths provides direct patient care in dialysis, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and transplant nephrology, and is on the medical staff at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He has served as medical director for both inpatient and outpatient dialysis centers, maintaining rigorous compliance with CMS guidelines and safety protocols. A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Griffiths has served on the ASN Practicing Nephrology Group, the Nephrology Diversity and Inclusion Work Group, and the ASN Workforce and Training Committee. He has taught nephrology to medical residents and students using evidence-based medicine and has served as a key opinion leader at national nephrology conferences. Dr. Griffit...
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Jessica Blum, NP

Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness

Cortlandt Manor, New York
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine - Heart transplant Coordinator, lung transplant, robotic surgery, TAVR, ECMO, LVADs, CABG, Valvular disease, endocarditis, dissections, discharge Nurse practitioner, thoracic nurse practitioner, Cardiothoracic NP, Cardiothoracic Nurse practitioner, Critical care, Pericardial effusion, Pneumonia, Pleural effusion, Arrhythmias, Hypertension
I am a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care at leading academic medical centers, including NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai, Montefiore Medical Center, the University of Pennsylvania, and Maimonides Medical Center. My clinical expertise includes the perioperative management of complex cardiac and thoracic surgical patients, such as those requiring heart and lung transplantation, LVAD therapy, ECMO initiation and management, and advanced mechanical circulatory support. As a cardiothoracic surgery NP, I have managed patients across the continuum of care, performed invasive procedures (central lines, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters), developed and implemented evidence-based protocols, and trained Acute Care Nurse Practitioner students in both academic and clinical settings. My academic roles have included curriculum development and instruction at Pace University, where I co-developed the Adul...
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Joshua Schwimmer, MD, FACP, FASN

Experienced Nephrology Expert Witness

kidney.nyc

New York, New York
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - kidneys, dialysis, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, osmotic demyelination, pyelonephritis, rhabdomyolysis, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, acute renal failure, acute kidney injury, end stage renal disease, hypotension, hemodialysis, chronic kidney disease, lithium, life expectancy
Dr. Joshua Schwimmer is a Columbia-trained, double board-certified, full-time practicing nephrologist and internal medicine physician in New York City. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Schwimmer is on the medical staff at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Schwimmer is available for expert witness consultations to both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He has reviewed and testified in cases involving acute kidney injury and kidney failure, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, osmotic demyelination, rhabdomyolysis, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, life expectancy, end-stage renal disease, dialysis, and many other medical conditions. An award-winning physician-teacher of medical students and doctors, Dr. Schwimmer trained at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Schwimmer has pu...
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Michael J Craig, MD MPH SFHM

Hospitalist Expert Witness | 15+ Years Experience

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Core hospital medicine, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, UTI, sepsis, care transitions, patient safety, quality improvement, medical record review, DVT prophylaxis, stroke, inpatient hypertension, hospital-at-home, inpatient telemedicine, cardiac telemetry, syncope
- MD & MPH, Tulane University - Princeton University Graduate - Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine (SFHM) - Associate Professor, UNC School of Medicine - Associate Medical Director, UNC Health Hospital‑at‑Home Program (acute‑level care in the home) - Founding President, NC Triangle Society of Hospital Medicine - Former National District 4 Chair, Society of Hospital Medicine - Completed SEAK's 'How to Excel as an Expert Witness in Medical Malpractice Cases' and 'How to Be an Effective Expert Witness at Deposition and Trial' courses - Regional and national conference speaker - Extensive clinical leadership experience. - Published quality improvement research in hospital medicine - Practicing clinical hospitalist - Experienced physician advisor - Active expert witness practice serving both plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide Specialized Areas of Expertise: - Hospital medicine standard of care assessment - Hospital-acquired complications - Inpatient blood pressure man...
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Phillip Moye, MD, FAAFP

Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care

Goldsboro, North Carolina
Family Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Hospitalist, Misdiagnosis, Diabetes, Pneumonia, Urinary Tract Infections, Hospice, Wound Care, Primary Care, Hypertension, Supervising Physician, Aviation Medical Examiner, Dementia, Chest Pain, Cellutltis, pulmonary embolism, Wrongful death, Standard of Care, Infections, Dehydration, deep vein thrombosis
I have 8 years full time experience in Emergency Medicine. I have also worked 18 years as a hospitalist. I manage central lines, pneumonia, sepsis, staph infections, gastrointestinal bleeding, heart attack, stroke, irregular heart rhythms, shock, cellulitis, fractures, bowel obstruction, COPD and many other diagnoses. I am Board Certified in Family Medicine and am a Fellow of the America Academy of Family Physicians. I have 7 years full time in primary care/urgent care.. I have been the medical director for a local hospice company for 5 years. I am also a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner designated by the FAA. I have been reviewing cases for the North Carolina Medical Board for nearly 5 years. I am a clinical associate professor for Campbell Medical School for 10 years. I have reviewed nearly 50 cases. I supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
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Ravish Shah

Practicing nephrologist

Columbus , Ohio
Nephrology, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - Kidney, Chronic kidney disease, Acute kidney injury, End stage renal disease, Electrolytes, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Dialysis disequilibrium, Lupus, Hyperkalemia, Hyponatremia, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Rhabdomyolysis, Pyelonephritis, Central pontine myelinolysis
Dr. Ravish Shah is a board-certified nephrologist and interventional nephrologist with over a decade of active clinical and leadership experience. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Southern Illinois University and Nephrology fellowship at The Ohio State University, where he later served as Assistant Professor. Since 2014, Dr. Shah has been in private practice, managing complex renal conditions including acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), dialysis-related complications, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders. He currently serves as Medical Director for inpatient and outpatient dialysis programs, providing oversight of clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality of care. As an interventional nephrologist, he performs angiograms, angioplasty, AV fistula and graft management, tunneled dialysis catheter placement, and peritoneal dialysis catheter procedures. His expertise allows him to evaluate vascular ac...
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Michael A Fistek, DO

Nursing Home/Hospice/Primary Care Physician Expert

Hudson, Ohio
Nursing Homes, Internal Medicine - Nursing home, Primary care, Assisted living, Long term care/LTC, Extended Care facility/ECF, Skilled nursing facility/SNF, Neglect, Falls, Decubitus ulcer, Wound care, Abuse, Fractures, Nursing home death, Hypertension, Diabetes, Congestive heart failure, COPD, Pneumonia, UTI, Medication error
I am a practicing, board certified internal medicine physician with over 10 years of experience in nursing home, hospice and primary care medicine. I have extensive clinical and leadership experience as medical director of multiple nursing homes and hospice organizations. As part of my job responsibilities, I have participated in hundreds of interdisciplinary groups (IDGs) during which we focus on such things as falls, infections, choking, decubitus ulcers, neglect, abuse, fractures and deaths. In addition, I care for over 1,500 adult patients in my primary care office. I manage acute (urinary tract infections, pneumonia, injuries) and chronic medical conditions (hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) as well as preventative care and coordination of specialty services. I am available for independent medical examination, objective case review, expert report writing and deposition testimony in cases involving standards of care in nursi...
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Brian Revis, MD

Cincinnati, Ohio
Nephrology - Kidneys, Hyperkalemia, Electrolyte Disorders, Dialysis, Hyponatremia, Rhabdomyolysis, Hemodialysis, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Acute Kidney Injury, Acute Renal Failure, End Stage Renal Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Peritoneal Dialysis, Proteinuria, Pyelonephritis, Critical Care
Dr. Brian Revis was born and raised in Cincinnati. He received his undergraduate degree in physics from The Ohio State University and earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati where he was asked to stay on as a chief resident to lead outpatient internal medicine resident education. Following his chief residency year, Dr. Revis completed his nephrology fellowship at The Ohio State University. He has practiced at the Kidney and Hypertension Center in Cincinnati since 2012 and was proud to serve as president of his 35+ physician practice. He remains on the board of directors. Additionally, Dr. Revis provides clinical instruction to medical students, internal medicine residents, nephrology fellows, and nurse practitioner students in Greater Cincinnati. He is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology. Dr. Revis is licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He has been featured as a T...
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Kevin O Griffiths, MD, MPH, FASN

Award Winning , Board-Certified Nephrologist

Griffiths Renal Consulting

Pennsylvania
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Renal Transplant, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Critical Care, Hyperkalemia, Lupus, Renal Mass, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Medical Director, COVID experience, Kidney Stones, Renal Patient Life Expectancy, Diabetes in Renal Patients, Glomerulonephritis, Hydronephrosis
Dr. Kevin Griffiths is a Stanford and Rutgers-trained, double board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician, and owner of a leading nephrology practice in the Greater Washington, DC area. With over 17 years of full-time clinical experience, Dr. Griffiths provides direct patient care in dialysis, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and transplant nephrology, and is on the medical staff at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He has served as medical director for both inpatient and outpatient dialysis centers, maintaining rigorous compliance with CMS guidelines and safety protocols. A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Griffiths has served on the ASN Practicing Nephrology Group, the Nephrology Diversity and Inclusion Work Group, and the ASN Workforce and Training Committee. He has taught nephrology to medical residents and students using evidence-based medicine and has served as a key opinion leader at national nephrology conferences. Dr. Griffit...
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Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA

Noninvasive Cardiology Expert Witness

York, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine - General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Clinical lipidology, Hypertension, Lipoprotein (a)
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology. -Award-winning clinical physician. -Award-winning physician educator. -Published author in various medical journals. -Active committee member of two national medical organizations. -Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy. -Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

Pennsylvania
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Elaine Goldhammer, MD

ELG Expert MD, LLC

West Chester , Pennsylvania
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Pneumonia, COVID-19, diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, stroke, COPD, Infection, End of Life care, internal medicine, hospitalist specialization, pressure sores, heart failure
Elaine Goldhammer, MD, attended Jefferson Medical College for her Medical Degree and Tulane School of Medicine for her Residency. She has over 20 years of experience and knowledge and provides excellent medical care to her patients. She has worked at a top hospital near the Philadelphia area for over ten years, where she held leadership positions. Dr. Goldhammer continues to live in Pennsylvania, in the suburbs of Philadelphia. After taking a brief break from working full-time, she is now working again, full-time as a hospitalist, and enjoys practicing medicine again. Her medical and leadership experience has granted her the expertise and wisdom to care for people, and Dr. Goldhammer has a natural ease in having difficult conversations which will translate well to legal work. As a member of the Society of Hospitalist Medicine and an avid reader, she stays on top of best practices. Elaine is an excellent communicator, deeply respected by her colleagues, has an excellent reputa...
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Doron Schneider, MD, MBA

Chief Safety/Quality Officer

Dresher, Pennsylvania
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Primary Care, Transitions of Care, Hospital Care, Medication Errors, Readmissions, Causality, Missed / Delayed Diagnosis, Standards of Care, Heart Attack, Falls, Pressure Ulcers, Cancer, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation, Diabetes, DVT
Dr. Schneider is a board certified practicing internist with over 25 years experience as a hospitalist and a primary care physician. He has served as a health system Chief Safety and Quality Officer, VP for Population Health for a population health company, Deputy Program Director for an internal medicine residency and Deputy Editor of a major clinical journal focusing on diabetes. Dr. Schneider has been recognized as being a Philadelphia Top Doc each year from 2018-2024. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Schneider has extensive experience in medico-legal defense work and has opined on dozens of cases ranging from falls, pressure ulcers, delayed diagnosis of cancer, sepsis, DVTs and beyond.
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Charles S Wade, MD

Dual Board Certified Internal Med / Cardiologist

CL Wade Enterprises

DOWNINGTOWN, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Cardiologist, Myocardial infarction, Heart Failure, Cardiac arrest, Heart attack, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Hemorrhage, Cardiomyopathy, QT Prolongation, Major Bleeding, Coronary intervention, Cardiology, Noninvasive Cardiology, Blood Pressure
Dual American Board of Internal Medicine Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Demonstrated excellence in cardiac imaging by certifications in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology subspecialty boards. Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Teaching experience with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Lankenau Heart Group. Dr. Wade is a physician expert employed in full-time clinical practice in Downingtown, PA with Mainline Health and the Lankenau Heart Group. Designated Master Clinician with extensive experience in teaching nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, interns, residents and fellows. Inpatient and outpatient active practice. Over a decade of clinical experience all over the world. Expert in all forms of stress testing, cardiac procedures, cardiac imaging and post-MI care. Special experience in consultative cardiology, outpatient, CCU, cardiac imaging, diastolic hea...
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Cody Hoover, DO, FAAEM, MBA

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness and Case Review

Lexington, South Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Telemedicine - Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department, Sepsis, Heart Attack, Sickle Cell, Board Certified, Telemedicine, Hypertension, Airway Management, Central Line Placement, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Cancer, Pediatric Emergencies, Trauma, Pulmonary Embolism, Cauda Equina, CT Scan, MRI, Evidence Based Medicine
Dr. Hoover is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine physician. He grew up in western Pennsylvania, where he attended the Pennsylvania State University for his undergraduate degree and then the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine from the Augusta University Medical Center at the Medical College of Georgia and then went on to earn his Master of Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Health Care Management from the University of Arizona. He is a veteran of the United States Army who left the service honorably in 2023 as a Major. He is currently employed at a busy community teaching hospital in West Columbia, SC that is a Level III Trauma Center and sees nearly 100,000 patients per year. He also has expertise in telemedicine where he has seen over 20,000 patients. He is licensed to practice medicine in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
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Richard J Brue, DO, MS, FACP, FACOI

Hospitalist, Professor of Internal Medicine

Integrity Medical Legal Consulting LLC

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - hyperkalemia, electrolyte disorders, complex medical cases, hypertension, Hospital Medicine, pneumonia, sepsis, decubitus ulcer, cellulitis, hypotension, deep vein thrombosis DVT, Pulmonary embolism PE, fall, infection, hospital care coordination, atrial fibrillation, post op complications, congestive heart failure CHF, diabetes, stroke
Dr Richard J. Brue DO, MS, FACP, FACOI is a dually board-certified physician in Internal Medicine with a focused practice in Hospital Medicine and Addiction Medicine, with over sixteen years of experience delivering comprehensive inpatient care in community, regional, and tertiary hospital settings. A tenured Clinical Professor at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, he is recognized for his excellence in medical education, having earned multiple academic awards and authored peer-reviewed publications in leading journals. Dr. Brue has served in numerous hospital leadership roles where he has advanced clinical quality including chairing the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Pharmacy, and Nutrition Committees; contributing to hospital executive governance as a medical executive committee member; and co-founding an advisory group for a large hospitalist practice. He has spent years as the vice-chair of The Care Monitoring Committee reviewing medical cases enterprise w...
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Dalia Moghazy, MD, FACOG

Experienced OBGYN Expert Witness; fast turnaround

Bellaire, Texas
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Obstetrics, Pre-Eclampsia, Obstetrical Care, Mammogram, Hypertension, High Risk Pregnancy, Post Partum Hemorrhage, Pap smears, Multiple Gestation, Fetal Demise, Labor and Delivery, Office OB/GYN, Hysteroscopy, Miscarriage, Uterine Rupture, C-section, IUD, Cervical dysplasia, Growth restriction, Fibroids
Dr. Moghazy is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with extensive clinical experience in high-risk obstetrics, gynecologic surgery, and women’s health. She is in private practice at an academic hospital where she is also involved in teaching and mentoring resident physicians. Dr. Moghazy brings experience in evidence-based clinical practice, expert case review, and medical decision-making. She is licensed to practice medicine in Texas and has been recognized for her ability to provide clear, objective, and well-documented opinions. In addition to her clinical work, she has contributed to academic discussions on maternal-fetal health and maintains ongoing training in current standards of care and professional guidelines.
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Franco Musio, M.D., FACP, FASN, FISN, FACA

Dialysis; Acute Renal Failure; End Stage Renal Dis

Franco Musio. M.D. Medical Consulting Group, LLC.

OAKTON, Virginia
Nephrology, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Renal Cell Cancer, glomerulonephritis, hyponatremia, chronic renal failure, vasculitis, rapidly progressive renal failure, Dialysis, anemia, atypical HUS, Hemodialysis, bleeding diathesis, acute kidney injury, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, end stage renal disease, Lupus, hyperkalemia
1. Clinical Staff/Chief Nephrology Clinic; Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1995-1998) 2. Decorated Physician; US Army; Lieutenant Colonel 3. Multiple previous academic appointments - currently Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine - Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus with ongoing teaching and supervisory responsibilities 4. Senior Partner; Nephrology Associates of Northern Virginia - full time clinical nephrology practice (1998-2021) 5. Currently Associate Chief Medical Correspondent WVGB 94.5 FM (Beaufort, SC) and world wide by internet application - multiple types of programming responsibilities 6 Multiple committee and medical staff roles at Inova Fairfax Hospital (Annandale, Virginia) to include Chief of Nephrology Division and Medical Director of the inpatient Hemodialysis Unit (1998-2021) 7. Medical Director of two DaVita Hemodialysis units (1998-2021) 8. Multiple medical society Fellowships, medical journal editorial board membership...
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Ayman S Elbatanony, MD/DO/MBA

Board-Certified MD | Hospitalist & ER Expert

Sussex, Wisconsin
Hospitalist, Emergency Medicine - Hospitalist Medicine, Primary Care, Rural Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction , Sepsis, Stroke , Pulmonary Embolism, Medication Errors, Anticoagulation , Discharge Planning , Failure to Diagnose, Chest Pain , Critical Access Hospital, Standard of Care
Dr. Ayman Elbatanony, MD, MBA is a board-certified internal medicine physician with extensive experience in high-acuity and rural healthcare settings. He completed medical school in both Egypt and the United States, bringing a unique dual perspective to clinical practice. He has nearly four years of rural medicine experience, including emergency department and critical access hospital coverage, and two years as a dedicated hospitalist. His clinical background encompasses acute care, cardiology-focused medicine, and complex case management across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient environments. Dr. Elbatanony has been retained in a defense case, authoring a detailed, evidence-based expert report that was accepted in full by counsel. His reports are prepared to litigation standards—clear, scientifically rigorous, and defensible under cross-examination. While he has not yet testified at deposition or trial, he is known for being highly responsive, available, and able to translate co...