Ileostomy Expert Witnesses

Salem, Massachusetts

Wound Care, Hospice and Palliative Care - pressure ulcers, pressure injuries, bed sores, decubitus ulcers, End of Life, unavoidable wound, delayed healing wounds, non-healing wounds, chronic wounds, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic wounds, colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy/ileal conduit, ostomy, home care, assisted living, nursing home, skin failure

I have been practicing in the field of nursing since 2006. While a registered nurse, I practiced on a med-surg floor, solid organ transplant unit and both hospital-based inpatient and outpatient clinics consulting as a wound ostomy nurse. I am currently a family nurse practitioner, (since Spring 2013), with experience in practicing in the Primary Care setting, SNF setting and Home Care setting. I have had my Wound Ostomy Nurse certification (since Summer 2010) and have been actively practicing wound care in these various settings. I have been certified in advanced nursing hospice and palliative care (since 2019) and am currently mostly practicing in this field. I present at both local and national conferences, and have created various forms of continuing education for registered nurses, (in-person and electronically based) mostly regarding wounds; pressure injuries, lower extremity wounds, skin tears, hospice and palliative wound care and ostomy care. I have created and updated mult...

Memphis, Tennessee

Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Crohn‘s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Fecal Incontinence, Constipation, Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fistula, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Condyloma, Anal Dysplasia, Colostomy, Ileostomy, Preoperative Care, Postoperative Care

Dr Katz brings 9 years of surgical training and 20 years of surgical practice to the care of patients with colorectal diseases. He practices robotic, laparoscopic and open abdominal surgery, and anorectal surgery. He is Medical Director of the Wound Ostomy Clinic at St. Francis Hospital, where he cares for patients with ileostomy and colostomy issues. Dr. Katz seeks to care for each patient with the best possible treatment at the proper time. Dr Katz takes pride in using his significant public speaking experience to help people understand challenging medical concepts.

Houston, Texas

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - colonoscopy, GI surgery, proctology, pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, colon cancer, rectal cancer, Diverticulitis, Appendectomy, minimally invasive surgery, intestine, colon, rectum, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy , Appendix, Colostomy, Ileostomy

Dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in the Houston area. I am an assistant professor of surgery and owner of my solo general and colorectal surgery practice. Extensive experience in academic surgery (OH, NY and TX), resident and medical student education and serving low income/under resourced communities. I take care of patients with disorders of the gallbladder, small bowel, appendix, benign skin and soft tissue, colon, rectum and anus. I am certified in robotic surgery and perform colonoscopy as part of my practice.