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Medication Errors Expert Witnesses

Medication errors 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 medication errors. The medication errors expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, HMO, Hospice and Palliative Care, Hospital Administration, Hospitalist, and Internal Medicine.

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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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Michael T Rupp, PhD, FAPhA

Medication Errors & Safety Expert

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Glendale

Peoria, Arizona

Pharmacist, Safety - Community Pharmacy, Quality, Safety, Medication Errors, Dispensing Errors, DUR, Patient Counseling, Workflow, Policies and Procedures, Management, Prescription Dispensing, Staffing & Workload, Standards of Practice, Opioid Prescribing & Dispensing

Experienced consultant and expert witness specializing in chain and independent community pharmacy operations and standards of practice with emphasis on medication safety management and dispensing errors. Expertise includes staffing, workflow, policies & procedures and quality assurance. Deep experience in opioid litigation. Credentials include community and hospital pharmacy practice experience, numerous peer-reviewed articles, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

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Paul E Stander, MD, MBA, FACP

Award winning Geriatrician, past Chief Med Officer

Stander Forensic Services, LLC

Paradise Valley, Arizona

Geriatrics, Hospital Administration - Fractures, Pressure Ulcers, Decison Making Capacity, Nursing Homes, Falls, Hospice Care, Bedsores, Medication Errors, Standard of Care, Policies and Procedures, Dementia, Elder Abuse, Long Term Care, Negligence, Urinary Tract Infections, Patient Safety, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Dysphagia, Cognitive Capacity

I am an Award - winning Geriatrician as a recent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arizona Geriatric Society for over 40 years of clinical care, education and administration in the field of Geriatric Medicine. As the current Service Chief for Geriatrics and Extended Care at the Phoenix VA, I oversee a large department that provides diverse services to elderly patients including: outpatient geriatric primary care, dementia evaluation and management, and functional status assessment; Community Living Center for post-acute, long-term care and hospice; inpatient and outpatient Palliative Care; Home-Based Primary Care; coordination of care for patients in community nursing homes. I also serve on Medical Advisory Panel for the VA National Pharmacy Benefits Management Service, which is a multidisciplinary team that sets the formulary as well as policies and procedures for medication use across the VA Healthcare System. I have a current appointment as Clinical Profe...

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Alexander Toledo, DO, Pharm.D, FAAEM, FAAP

Pediatric Emergency Consultants

Gold Canyon, Arizona

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Toxicity, Pediatrics, Pediatric Psychiatric Emergencies, Procedural sedation, Pediatric procedural sedation, Emergency Department Violence, Pediatric Trauma, Pharmacokinetics, Medication Errors, Forensic Pharmacology, Forensic Image review, Age Estimation

Alexander Toledo, DO, PharmD, FAAEM, FAAP is the Owner of Pediatric Emergency Consultants, LLC. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and a specialty fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Alexander is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Creighton University in Phoenix, AZ. He currently practices Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Phoenix Children's Hospital and Emergency Medicine at Valleywise Health Medical Center. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with special interest in Pediatric Pharmacokinetics and Forensic Pharmacology Dr. Toledo is fluent in Spanish and experienced with chart review of Puerto Rico medical files. He is licensed in AZ and TX. Pediatric Emergency Consultants, LLC provides specialized consultation in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, and P...

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Rodney G. Richmond, MS, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, DASPL

Pharmacy - Pharmacology - Drugs of Abuse

The Mackenzie Group, LLC

Searcy, Arkansas

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Nursing homes, geriatric pharmacist, alcohol, recreational drugs, drug interactions, opioid pain management, hospital pharmacy, drug levels, medication errors, pharmacy law, toxicology, pharmacy standards of care, compounding

Pharmacy Standards of Care (nursing home/long-term care, acute care, hospice, home health); Pain Management; Geriatric Drug Therapy Management (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, psychoactive medications, psychotropic drug reactions, polypharmacy); Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information services, patient assessment & counseling); Drug Safety/Misadventure (interactions, adverse reactions, medication errors, death/overdose, product liability); Pharmacology (causal relationship between drug exposure and subsequent effects, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacokinetics); Pharmacy Operations (3rd-party payment, managed care, controlled substance/narcotics, drug distribution systems, pharmacoeconomics). Professor, Pharmacy Practice Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice Harding University College of Pharmacy (2011- ) President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2024-25) Vice-President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2023-24) Member, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2020- ) Clinical Consulta...

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Shaun D Carstairs, MD DFACMT FACEP

Experienced emergency physician and toxicologist

San Diego, California

Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - toxicology, poisoning, overdose, drug abuse, drug withdrawal, alcohol, urine drug screen, marijuana, fentanyl, opioids, addiction, methamphetamine, medication errors, heart attack, stroke, trauma, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, snake bites, sepsis

- Triple board-certified in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine, actively practicing in all 3 specialties - Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology (DFACMT) and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) - Bachelor of Science (BS) with honor from the California Institute Of Technology - Medical degree (MD) from the Uniformed Services University, the nation’s military medical school - Retired US Navy Captain with over 25 years of active duty service - Prior chief medical officer for the US Marine Corps’ 1st Marine Division - Prior residency program director and core faculty for a large emergency medicine residency program - Professor of Military & Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University - More than 50 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and national/international presentations in the fields of medical toxicology and emergency medicine - Lecturer for the American College of Medical Tox...

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Shauni V Williams, MSN, MPA, RN, PHN, CNS, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner Standard of Care, Med Errors

LexMed Expert Nurse Consulting LLC

Redding, California

Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine, Primary Care, Scope of Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner, Legal Nurse Consultant, Misdiagnosis & Delayed DX, RN, Malpractice, GLP1, Medication Errors, Medical Malpractice, Diabetes, Standards of Care, Complex Cases, Chronic Pain, Deposition, Hormone Replacement Therapy, documentation review

I, Shauni V. Williams, MSN, MPA, RN, PHN, CNS, FNP-C, am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Founder of LexiMed Expert Legal Nurse Consulting LLC, providing expert witness and medical-legal consulting services in matters involving nurse practitioner standard of care, primary care clinical practice, and medication management. I am also the founder and lead provider of Shasta Primary Care LLC in Redding, California, where I maintain an active clinical practice providing comprehensive primary care services to adult and adolescent patients. My ongoing clinical work provides current insight into modern primary care practice, prescribing practices, and documentation standards relevant to nurse practitioner care. My professional background includes extensive experience in patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation, chronic disease management, and medication prescribing and monitoring. I possess particular expertise in evaluating clinical decision-making, documentation practice...

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Ashim B. Hajra

Hospital Medicine Medical-Legal Consultant

Hajra Med-Legal Consulting, LLC

Oakland, California

Hospitalist - hospital medicine, Internal Medicine, Failure to Diagnose, Medication Errors, Litigation, hospitalist, Standard of Care, Escalation of Care, Medical Malpractice, inpatient care, Misdiagnosis, Failure to Escalate Care, Causation Analysis, Acute Care Medicine, Delayed Diagnosis, Inappropriate Treatment, Retrospective Case Review

Board-certified Internal Medicine physician with 15 years of continuous experience practicing Hospital Medicine in acute-care inpatient settings. I am actively practicing as a hospitalist and remain current on contemporary inpatient standards of care, diagnostic guidelines, and evidence-based clinical decision-making. I provide medical-legal consulting for attorneys evaluating inpatient hospital medicine cases. My work focuses on retrospective review of medical records to assess standards of care, diagnostic decision-making, treatment appropriateness, escalation of care, and medical causation. This includes analysis of complex hospital courses, evolving clinical presentations, delays in diagnosis, and failures or appropriateness of escalation. My consulting work is grounded in real-world inpatient practice and reflects how medical decisions are made in hospital environments, including multidisciplinary communication, handoffs, and time-sensitive clinical judgment under uncertainty...

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Emily Venne, BSN, RN, CEN

Experienced Emergency RN, Legal Nurse Consultant

Critical Insight Nurse Consulting, LLC.

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Travel Nursing, Pediatric Emergency, Emergency Intubation, Trauma, Triage, Cardiac Arrest, DKA, Sepsis, GSW, STEMI Chest pain, respiratory arrest, Stroke/ TNK, Emergency Nurse, coronary artery disease, COVID, Medical Record Review, Medication Errors, Legal Nurse Consultant, Critical Care Medicine, wrongful death

Emily Venne has been an emergency nurse for over 14 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Chaffey College. Emily completed the legal nurse consult certificate program through California State Long Beach. She currently holds certifications in basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and is a certified emergency nurse (CEN). She was a nominee of the Extraordinary Nurse of the Year Award in 2025. Meticulous and detail oriented she is an expert in both adult and pediatric emergency nursing. She is a seasoned nursing professional with excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Emily has also worked as an emergency travel nurse. This experience has given her a unique perspective of different clinical settings in various cities and states. Emily possesses a deep understanding of emergency care protocols, documentation standa...

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Jillian Becktel, RN, CEN

Certified Emergency Nurse

Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting Inc

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Emergency Medicine - Triage, Pediatics, STEMI, Ventilated patients, Stroke, Preceptor, Critical patients, Customer Service, IV skills, Certified Emergency Nurse, Ultrasound IV Certified, TNK/TPA, Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest, NG/OG insertion, Medical Record Review, COVID, Sepsis, Wrongful death, Medication Errors

Jillian Becktel is an experienced Certified Emergency Room Registered Nurse with 15 years of hands-on clinical expertise in a fast-paced and high-stakes environment. She graduated from Everest College with an Associate's of Science in Nursing degree. Jillian completed the legal nurse consulting certificate program through California State University Long Beach. She is skilled in acute patient assessment, critical care interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong foundation in medical standards and healthcare protocols. She has been recognized for clinical leadership, adaptability, and commitment to maintaining best practices in emergency nursing. She is now leveraging this extensive clinical background to transition into Legal Nurse Consulting, offering informed medical insights for legal cases involving healthcare issues, medical malpractice, and personal injury. She is committed to bridging the gap between medicine and law with precision, integrity, and a pa...

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Daniel Abraham, MD

Academic Clinical Anesthesiologist

Los Angeles, California

Anesthesiology, Medical Management - Anesthesiology, General Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Sedation, Regional Anesthesia, Peri-operative Management, Airway management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Epidural blocks, Spinal Blocks, Medication Errors, Post Anesthesia Care Unit(PACU) emergencies, Nerve Injury, Ambulatory Surgery

Dr. Daniel Abraham is an actively practicing, board-certified Anesthesiologist who draws his experience from his many years working at nationally renowned major academic centers, like the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Abraham currently holds a faculty position at the University of Southern California with a full-time clinical practice that is focused on evidence-based medicine and up to date clinical knowledge, with a focus on regional anesthesia. Dr. Abraham has extensive experience taking care of high acuity, sick patients in a variety of peri-operative environments, while supervising residents, fellows, and certified nurse anesthetists. He has extensive experience in evaluation, assessment, and management of patient complications in the operative space. His experience has included being a physician leader on a number of hospital committees focused on patient satisfaction, safety, and efficiency. Currently expecting acceptance as an expert witness fo...

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Dustin H Lugod, RN, BSN

Emergency Medicine and PACU Registered Nurse

San Marcos, California

Nurse, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency, Trauma, Trauma Nurse, PACU, CPR, Recovery, general surgery, Perioperative, Massive Transfusion Protocol, medical record review, medication errors, robotics, sepsis, GSW, triage, emergency intubation, STEMI, ambulatory surgery, Critical Care Medicine, nursing

Dustin has more than 17 years of experience in the field of nursing, including bedside nursing in the Intensive Care Unit, Code Team, Rapid Response Team, Emergency Department, Trauma Activation & Resuscitation, Highly Infectious Disease Training, and Perioperative Services. His experience includes leadership roles as he has served as relief charge nurse for the departments mentioned and was an Advanced Clinician in the Emergency Department for Sharp Healthcare, providing mentorship, preceptorship and training to both newly hired staff and current staff to specialty roles. Dustin has also instructed in departmental continued educational programs annually since 2015. In addition to his diverse nursing experience, his qualifications are highlighted by a detailed understanding of electronic medical records and chart auditing. Dustin served as a unit-based EPIC SuperUser for Long Beach Memorial’s Go-Live Implementation in 2008 and Sharp Healthcare’s Go-Live implementation in 2024.

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Nancy Nielsen, BSN, RN

Nancy Nielsen RN Consulting

Morgan Hill, California

Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting - NICU Nurse Expert, Neonatal Nursing, Premature Baby, Newborn/Infant Nurse, Cerebral Palsy, Birth Injuries, Birth Asphyxia, Medication Errors, High-Risk Deliveries, Ventilators, Inhaled Nitric Oxide, NEC, IV Complications, Sepsis, NRP, Central Lines, Medical Record Review, Standards of Care

Nancy Nielsen has 39+ years of expertise as a neonatal nurse in large, academic Level III and IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), She has decades of experience attending high-risk neonatal deliveries, resuscitation, and post-delivery stabilization. Nancy has thorough knowledge and expertise in caring for various diagnoses including but not limited to abdominal wall defects, prematurity, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEF), cardiac defects, metabolic abnormalities, meconium aspiration, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), hydrocephalus, chronic lung disease (CLD), exchange transfusions, genetic abnormalities, hyperbilirubinemia, sepsis, IV complications, electrolyte imbalances, hemolytic abnormalities and periventricular leukomalacia (PVL). Nurse Nielsen provides expert care for critically-ill neonates requiring advanced modes of ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide therapy (iNO), arterial blood pressure monitori...

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Cheryl R. Mead, DNP, MSN, BSN, ADN, RN, CEN, CPEN

Certified Emergency Nurse- Adult & Pediatrics

Mead Legal Nurse Consulting, APNC

Riverside, California

Nurse, Emergency Medicine - Pediatric Emergency Nursing, Emergency Department Nurse, Emergency Nurse, Failure to Rescue, Expert Witness, ED Nurse, ER Nurse, Medical Record Review, Medication Errors, MI (Myocardial Infarction), CPR, Code Blue, Psychiatric, 5150, Overdose, Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI, Ectopic, Hemorrhage

Cheryl Mead, DNP, MSN, BSN, ADN, RN, CEN, CPEN, Cheryl Mead is a Registered Nurse with more than 21 years of nursing experience, specializing in Emergency Nursing remaining actively engaged in direct patient care at the bedside. She is board certified in Emergency Nursing (CEN) and is a dedicated member of both the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and the American Nurses Association (ANA). Throughout her career, Cheryl has gained extensive experience caring for both adult and pediatric patients in a variety of emergency care settings, including a Level I Trauma Center and academic healthcare institutions. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of nurses and regularly serves as a preceptor and clinical mentor, supporting nursing students as they develop their clinical judgment, professional confidence, and bedside skills. In addition to her clinical practice, Cheryl is deeply committed to nursing education and leadership. She serves as an Assistant Professor of ...

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Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil

Stanford-Trained Cardiac Surgeon & Regional Chief

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Los Angeles, California

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease - Standard of Care, Adverse Outcomes, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Complications, Informed Consent, Device-Related Injury, Diagnostic Errors, Myocardial Infarctions, Medication Errors, Post-Surgical Issues, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Infections, Angioplasty

Dr. Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil, is a distinguished senior cardiac surgeon with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), where he has been serving since 2004. Currently, he holds the position of Chief of the Regional Department of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Chen earned his BA in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University, followed by his MD from Stanford University, and a DPhil in Immunology from Oxford University. His extensive training includes a residency in General Surgery and a Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School where he served as chief resident in both specialties. Dr. Chen's clinical practice focuses on adult cardiac surgery, and he is certified by the Thoracic Surgery Board. He has performed over 3000 heart operations in the last 20 years. Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has been actively involved in clinical teaching, training medical students, physician assistants, and new cardiac surgeon...

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April Hernandez, BSN, RN, CEN

Emergency & Aesthetic Nursing/ 26 year Experience

Expert Nurse Consulting, Inc.

FONTANA, California

Emergency Medicine, Nurse - Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse Expert, Medical Chronology, Wrongful Death, Medical Records Review, Medication Errors, Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, Pediatric Emergency Nursing, COVID-19, Standards of Care, HIPPA, Sepsis, Medical Spa, NIHSS, Cosmetic, Aesthetic

Legal Nurse Consulting and Expert Witness Services: - Experience in both Plaintiff and Defense cases - Expert Verbal and Written Opinions on Standard of Care - Declarations, Affidavits, Reports, Chronologies, Timelines, Medical Record Review -Expert Witness testimony and deposition experience With 26 years of high-acuity clinical experience, April Hernandez provides attorneys with the "insider intelligence" necessary to win complex medical-legal cases. As a Board-Certified Emergency Nurse and a graduate of the California State University Long Beach LNC program, Ms. Hernandez bridges the gap between voluminous medical records and actionable legal strategies. Ms. Hernandez’s diverse background is her greatest asset to your firm. From the high-stakes environment of Emergency and Trauma care to the specialized world of Medical Aesthetics, she possesses the rare ability to identify breaches in standards of care that others miss. Whether serving the plaintiff or defense, April delivers ...

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Carol A Ingalls, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN

Ingalls and Associates, LLC

REDLANDS, California

Emergency Medicine, Nurse - Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department Nurse, Emergency Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting. ED Nurse, ER Nurse, Medical Records Review, Medication Errors, MI, Covid-19, CPR, Ectopic, Psychiatric, 5150, Hemorrhage, Overdose, Sepsis, Shock, Stroke, STEMI, Transfers

Carol Ingalls has 39+ years of continuous experience and expertise in Emergency Nursing and remains clinically active at the bedside. She is a Certified in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing. Carol is a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, Emergency Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Critical Care Nurses, and the Bay Area Chapter of Northern California Legal Nurse Consultants. Nurse Ingalls has decades of experience in adult and pediatric emergency nursing in various settings including large community hospitals and Level 1 and 2 Trauma Centers/Academic institutions. She is well versed in current standards of care, policies, procedures and protocols related to nursing care in the ED. Carol also regularly functions as a preceptor/mentor for EMTs, paramedics, and nursing students in the clinical setting. Carol has excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interpret and convey complex issues. She is detail-o...

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Tracie T Dominguez, PA-C

Home Care & Home Health (PA-C)

HomeWell of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Physician Assistant, Long Term Care - home health aid management, HHA negligence, CNA abuse, Caregiver negligence, PCA oversight and training, PCA training, PCA supervision, medication errors, quality assurance, home care documentation, failure to monitor, failure to escalate care, elder abuse, care management, failure to report, long term care, elder exploitation

I am a board-certified Physician Assistant with over 25 years of clinical experience, including 16+ years as a home care specialist. I am the current owner and CEO of a non-medical home care agency, providing me with direct, hands-on, real-time expertise in home care operations, PCA/CNA supervision, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. My expert opinions focus on home care standard of care, supervision failures, caregiver training deficiencies, and quality assurance breakdowns in non-medical home care settings. This includes evaluating: Supervisory visit adequacy and oversight protocols PCA/CNA training and competency standards Care coordination and communication failures Failure to escalate care Home care and Home Health standard of care. Medication error patterns in home care Abuse and neglect detection mechanisms Home care agency policies and their implementation Documentation and clinical record deficiencies My operational experience distinguishes me from clinical-on...

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Richard Giguere, RN

Med Legal Pro, LLC

Niantic, Connecticut

Nursing Homes, Long Term Care - skilled nursing facility, nursing administration, assisted living, behavioral health facility, case management, bed sores, pressure ulcers, wounds, falls, restraints, medication errors, dementia care, hospice, documentation, geriatrics, neglect, nurse, risk management, policies and procedures

Experienced Director of Nursing covering at multi-facility Skilled Nursing Group which specializes in high-risk patients including formally incarcerated residents. Daily contact with residents. Former Vice President of the Infection Control Nurses of CT.

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Dr. Erin Rose, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC

Erin Rose & Associates, Inc.

Naples, Florida

Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - surgical site infections, critical care, trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, nurse practitioner, acute care, medication errors, legal consulting, urgent care, cardiovascular, sepsis, record tampering, spinal injuries, sexual assault, abuse and neglect, ICU, personal injury, nurse, standard of care

Dr. Rose is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experienced in critical care and emergency medicine. She has her doctorate degree and a subspecialty in cardiovascular. Her experience includes over 19 years of emergency, intensive care, flight nursing, and trauma (Level I & II). In addition to her clinical experience, she also holds an academic appointment as a professor at the University of South Alabama instructing both master's and doctorate courses. Dr. Rose has occupied the role of testifying expert and legal consultant on many cases with both plaintiff & defense including medical malpractice, mass tort, personal injury, worker’s compensation, product liability, and criminal cases across the United States. Legal consulting services include but are not limited to: screening cases for merit, medical record assessment, and case analysis, researching and qualifying the validity of studies relied upon by all parties, interviewing plaintiff and defense clients/key witnesses/experts,...

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Alex Zajac, MD

Pediatric/Adult Anesthesiology Expert Witness

A to Z Expert Witness Services, LLC

Wellington, Florida

Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology - General Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Neonatal Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, Hypoxic Brain Injury, Cardiac Arrest, Difficult Airway, Lost Airway, Hypoxia, Spine Surgery, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Sedation, Medication Errors, Nerve Injury, Positioning

Award-winning dual board-certified anesthesiologist and pediatric anesthesiologist who trained at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Licensed in the state of Florida and works full-time as an anesthesiologist/pediatric anesthesiologist at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Palm Beach International Surgery Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Extensive experience with medical direction; supervising certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified anesthesiologist assistants as well as solo practice. Multiple publications and grand rounds presentations. Dr. Zajac serves as a medical expert witness in the fields of anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology. Dr. Zajac can opine on standard of care and medical malpractice for either plaintiff or defense counsel and is adept in providing his expert opinion on events that occur during the perioperative time period. Unblemished record and highly responsive to emails and phone cal...

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Aaron L Hilliard, PhD

Forensic Toxicologist Johns Hopkins Trained

Health Matters EMPT

Jacksonville, Florida

Pharmacology- Clinical, Toxicology - DUI, Medication Adverse Effects, Overdose, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Exposure, Medication Errors, Adverse Drug Reactions, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Wrongful Death, Retrograde Extrapolation, Alcohol, Drugs of Abuse, Environmental Exposure, Postmortem Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, Litigation Support, Public Health

Dr. Aaron Hilliard obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Meharry Medical College. After completing his Ph.D., he continued his research in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Division of Toxicological Sciences. Dr. Hilliard has served at the Florida Department of Health and held faculty appointments at the University of Florida. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor at Florida A&M University in the College of Pharmacy. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications related to pharmacology, toxicology, and the environmental impact of chemicals. Dr. Hilliard also brings 25 years of experience providing deposition and trial testimony in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology for both Plaintiff and Defense in Federal, State, Criminal, and Civil cases. Dr. Hilliard is a highly qualified expert in toxicology and pharmacology, offering a deep scientific foundation and over 25 years of applied exper...

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Alexandra Funk, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT

Funk Rothstein Toxicology Consulting

Tampa, Florida

Toxicology, Pharmacology- Clinical - Postmortem toxicology, overdose, poisoning, drugs of abuse, opioids, street drugs, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, medication errors, ethanol, alcohol, DUI, marijuana, breastmilk drug transfer

Dr. Alexandra Funk is a board certified clinical toxicologist and licensed pharmacist with experience in toxicology, poison center management, pharmacology, emergency medicine, and hospital pharmacy practice. Dr. Funk regularly consults on toxicology cases in the state of Florida involving drugs of abuse, prescription medications, and over-the-counter medications in persons of all ages. Dr. Funk provides educational opportunities for both healthcare professionals and the lay public. Dr. Funk is actively involved as a member and in leadership roles within the organizations of American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, America's Poison Centers, and American Board of Applied Toxicology.

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Stephanie N Freshman, EMT-P

Paramedicine Sentinel Event and Near Miss Expert

St. Petersburg, Florida

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine - EMS, ACLS, Medication Errors, Sentinel Events, Transfer of Care, Near Miss, Community Paramedic, Community Paramedicine, Paramedicine

Four years experience in high-risk community paramedicine. Four years experience in geriatric medicine. Three years experience in pediatric Level 1 trauma, critical care and cardiovascular critical care. Two years experience in acute care psychiatric emergency medicine. 1.5 years experience in a high volume 911 system.

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Miriam Zylberglait, MD, FACP, dipABOM

3x Board Certified MD: Geriatrics-Obesity-Int Med

Aventura, Florida

Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - Falls, Geriatric syndromes, Cognitive impairment, Mental capacity, Delirium dementia, Chronic disease, Medication Errors, Obesity , Assisted Living, GLP1 - Ozempic, Mismanagement, Nursing home, pressure ulcer prevention, Weight loss, Elder abuse, personal injury, Caregiver Negligence, Functional decline , Malpractice, wrongful death

I am a triple board-certified physician (Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine), licensed in Florida and Texas, with over 20 years of combined clinical and academic experience. I offer expert witness and consulting services in cases involving geriatric care, elderly abuse and neglect, geriatric syndromes, functional and cognitive decline and disability, personal injury, obesity medicine, chronic disease management, among others. In addition to my clinical work, I have held academic and leadership positions in medical education, which have strengthened my ability to communicate effectively—not only in precise clinical terms for professional audiences, but also in clear, accessible language when explaining complex medical issues to judges, attorneys, and jurors. Since 2024, I have served as a medical expert in legal cases addressing standards of care, disability assessments, and complex medical conditions across the lifespan. My services include thorough chart reviews,...

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Susan M Skolly-Danziger, PharmD, MS, CPh, DABAT

Psychiatric Affiliates, PA

Maitland, Florida

Toxicology, Pharmacist - DUI Alcohol or Drug impairment, Drugs of Abuse Testing, Effects of Drugs on Behavior, Illicit Drug Synthesis, Drug Interactions, Poisoning, Medication Errors, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Hospital: Medication Errors, Adverse Effects of Drugs, Forensic Toxicology, CNS Therapeutics, Clinical pharmacology, Antidepressant treatment

· Dr. Skolly-Danziger is a Florida Consultant Pharmacist. A consultant pharmacist is a medication therapy management expert, who advises on the use of medications for patients in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and outpatient clinics. · Dr. Skolly-Danziger is an expert in the field of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology. She has been qualified by Circuit and Federal Judges in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Oklahoma to provide opinions to the Court and juries from misdemeanor to death penalty cases in the areas of Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. She has been qualified as an expert in toxicology in both Criminal and Civil matters. · Dr. Skolly-Danziger has been qualified as an expert in Toxicology in both Criminal and Civil cases involving opioid-related deaths. · Dr. Skolly currently provides standard of care reviews concerning matters in both retail and hospital pharmacy practice on behalf of the Florida Department of Health.

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Kimberly Graziano, MD, FAAP

Board Certified Pediatrician

Pelican Pediatrics Founder

Melbourne , Florida

Pediatrics - Newborn, Infant, Children, Teenager, Adolescent, Primary Care, Hip Dysplasia, Standard of Care, Billing and Coding, Jaundice, Behavior, ADHD, Asthma, Vaccines, Child Abuse, Immunizations, RSV, GERD, Breastfeeding, Medication Errors

Dr. Kimberly Graziano is a Board Certified Pediatrician serving children from birth to 18. Dr. Graziano founded Pelican Pediatrics of Sebastian, Florida in 2005, serving patients of east central Florida for 20 years. She is highly regarded in her community and is on staff at Orlando Health/ Sebastian River Medical Center. She practices evidence based medicine and is skilled at diagnostic dilemmas. Dr. Graziano understands current standards of care and provides opinions based solely on facts. She does work for both plaintiff and defense. Additionally, Dr. Graziano is a Peer Reviewer for the State of Florida Department of Health, a Disability Appeals Reviewer for Social Security Administration and a consultant for the Chartis Group. She was recruited as a hands-on pediatrician for Emvenio’s Embold and Emerald clinical trials and is clinically active in these projects. This year she has begun educating the next generation of physicians at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr...

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Lori A Mollmann

Medical/Surgical ICU Nurse Expert

Mollmann Medical Consulting

Tampa, Florida

Nurse, Critical Care Surgery - Nurse, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Legal Nurse Consultant, Expert Witness, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Neurovascular Assessments, Medication Errors, Sepsis, Standards of Care, Post Operative Care, Ventilator, Personal Injury, IV Medication, Wound Care, Evidence Based

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Alberto Augsten, Pharm.D., M.S.,BCPP, DABAT

Board Certified Toxicologist/Psychopharmacologist

Augsten Consulting, LLC

Hollywood, Florida

Toxicology, Pharmacology- Clinical - Toxicology, Psychopharmacology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, DUI, Drugs of Abuse, Poisoning, Medication Errors, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Forensic Toxicology, Drugs of Abuse Testing

Dr. Alberto Augsten, founder of Augsten Consulting, is a consultant and expert witness specializing in psychopharmacology and clinical toxicology. Offering professional, impactful, and strategic consulting services, Dr. Augsten caters to legal, healthcare, and clinical practice development. His expertise encompasses many areas, ensuring clients receive top-notch guidance and insights. Dr. Augsten is the only Dual Board Certified Toxicologist and Psychopharmacologist in the Nation, and has been qualified as an expert in Toxicology in both Criminal and Civil cases. Dr. Augsten thoroughly analyzes environmental substances, including metals, pesticides, toxic gases, solvents, particulates, carcinogens, industrial chemicals, allergens, and natural toxins. Our expertise ensures a comprehensive evaluation of potential exposures and their impact on health. Dr. Augsten specializes in providing tailored consulting services to assist in the development and optimization of clinical practic...

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Vince Faridani, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM

Melbourne, Florida

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospitalist, Sepsis, Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia, Stroke, Renal Failure, GI Bleed, Deep Vein Thrombosis [DVT], Coronary Artery Disease, Coronavirus [COVID], Sacral/Decubitus wound, Bedsores, Hospice, Falls, End of life, Inpatient Mortality, Medication errors, Delirium

Dr. Faridani is a U.S. trained, board-certified, internal medicine physician. He has been in clinical medicine for over 10+ years and practices as a Hospitalist. Throughout Dr. Faridani practice he has authored over 2 dozen case reports that have been accepted, recognized, and presented at state and national conferences. Moreover, as a testimony to Dr. Faridani success in medicine he has been recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Physician and Society of Hospital Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Faridani is certified in wound care/hyperbaric management. He has served in a vast array of leadership roles. Dr. Faridani ensures all cases will be swiftly and thoroughly reviewed without delay. CV and References upon request. Please contact via email/text/phone. Expect return response in 1 hour or less.

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David N Flynn, MD, MBA

Clear, Concise, Credible Anesthesia Expert

Florida

Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology - Airway management, failed intubation, aspiration, hypoxia, hypotension, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, anesthesia awareness, medication errors, spinal and epidural complications, epidural hematoma, nerve injury, obstetric hemorrhage, anesthesia equipment and monitoring standards

I am a board-certified anesthesiologist with extensive experience in hospital and ambulatory anesthesia, airway management, procedural sedation, perioperative medicine, and quality/safety leadership. I provide expert case review, standard of care analysis, causation opinions, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense. My clinical background includes high-acuity surgical anesthesia, MAC and deep sedation, endoscopy/office-based anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, regional anesthesia (epidural, spinal, peripheral nerve blocks), PACU care, and perioperative complications. I have leadership experience in quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, sedation policy development, peer review, and systems-based safety initiatives. I provide clear, objective, well-supported opinions, timely turnaround, and the ability to explain complex anesthesia issues in plain language.

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ALLEN R. DENNIS, MD, JD, MPH

Expert Empathetic Medical Clinician

Heal one Services

Austell , Georgia

Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine - Opiod Overdose and Abuse, Hospitalist, Opiates, Independent Medical Exam, Medication Errors, Nursing home failure, Cancer Screening, Missed Diagnosis, Internal Medicine, Heart Disease, Chronic Lung Disease, Drug Detoxification, Preventive Medicine, Elder Abuse, Wrongful Death

He is board certified in the two specialties of Internal Medicine and General Preventive Medicine/Public Health . He has owned a private practice and is currently active as a Hospitalist. Dr. Dennis is licensed and treating patients in Georgia, Texas and Indiana. He has also received special training and waiver from Dept. of Health and Human Services for Opiod addiction treatment. Dr. Dennis received medical education through Harvard medical school and the Mayo Clinic. He adheres to high ethical standards and will render objective and evidence based opinions. Dr. Dennis is easily accessible with great bedside manners and communication abilities. His legal training makes him uniquely qualified to understand legalese and medical terminology. His exceptional teaching and communication skills enable him to translate both into lay terms easily understood by most. Dr. Dennis has performed chart and utilization reviews for large organizations.

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Nakia M. Shaw, Pharm.D

McArthur's Apothecary

Atlanta, Georgia

Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist - pharmacy regulations, pharmacy standards of care, pharmacist medical malpractice, drug utilization reviews, medication errors, adverse drug reactions, Medicare and Medicaid, Compounding

Dr. Shaw (Pharm-D) is a Board-Certified Doctor of Pharmacy with a specialization in numerous disease states. He has a specialization certification in Nuclear Medication. Dr. Shaw is also a Reviewing Medical Officer/Independent Practitioner for The Department of Labor/Federal Occupational Health (nationally and state specific). Dr. Shaw has been a Reviewing Adjudication Officer for Healthcare for the State of Georgia for CMS/Medicaid through the Dept of Health and Human Services Dr. Shaw has been in practice as clinical/compound/adjudication pharmacist since 1999 in many diverse settings including hospital, hospital transitional care, community clinic, critical care, compounding, and retail. In addition Dr. Shaw has served in a variety of leadership roles that have contributed to his experience as an expert witness. In particular, Dr. Shaw has extensive experience reviewing cases related to diagnostic errors, pre and post-operative management, hospital in-patient treatment, hospital...

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Shari Jordan

Nursing Home Administrator

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia

Nursing Home Administration - Nursing Homes, Elder Abuse, Standard of Care, Dementia, Nursing Home Neglect, Medication Errors, Bed Sores, UTI, Palliative Care, Malnutrition, Restraints, Hospice, Chart Compliance, Infection, Long Term Care, Geriatric Care, Wound Care, Resident Care, Elder Care, Policies and Procedures

Nursing Home Administrator with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Georgia Nursing Home Administrator license #4158. Certified in Dementia Stages Training, Dementia with Dignity, Dementia with Behaviors, Long Term Care Abuse Coordinator, Educator, Investigator. Expert in regulatory compliance, operations logistics, P.O.C. development, financial analytical reviews, performance improvement, collection management and policies and procedures. Available for medical records, charts and other documents review, case disposition analysis, depositions and court testimonies.

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Aaron L Hilliard, PhD

Forensic Toxicologist Johns Hopkins Trained

Health Matters EMPT

Georgia

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Anthony H Guarino, MD

GES, Inc.

Illinois

Pain Management - Medicine - Nerve damage, epidural steroid injection complications, Spinal and epidural injections, Spinal cord injury, Nerve injury, Radiofrequency neuroablation injuries, spinal cord stimulators, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS, RSD), medication errors, failed back surgery syndrome

Dr. Anthony Guarino is a nationally recognized pain management expert and a celebrated clinician, teacher, author and researcher. His interest in pain management began during his undergraduate work at Yale University and developed further during graduate studies in religion at Yale Divinity School. He completed a medical degree at the University of Maryland, an internship in medicine at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and an anesthesiology residency and formal training in pain management at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Guarino served as director of pain management services for Washington University in St. Louis, MO at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital for 21 years before entering private practice in 2019. He has over 20 years of experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys. The thoroughness of his work in combination with his ability to clearly communicate his findings to both attorneys and juries has led him to have a very busy consultant practice.

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Ronak Dana Hendry, M.D.

ABEM certified EM physician, Wash U trained

Glencoe, Illinois

Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Failure to Diagnose / Delay in Treatment, 5 Pediatric Emergency Medicine, ED Documentation & Informed Consent, EMTALA Compliance, Triage Decisions & ESI Scoring, Trauma & Critical Care, ACS Sepsis Stroke PE, Midlevel & Resident Supervision, Airway Management, Medication Errors

ABEM board-certified Emergency Physician with 15+ years active practice. Leadership experience as Assistant Medical Director. Residency trained at Washington University / Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Expert review: failure to diagnose, diagnostic error, triage & ESI scoring, standard of care, chest pain/ACS, stroke/TIA, sepsis, PE, aortic dissection, acute abdomen, pediatric emergencies, trauma, airway management, discharge decisions, telemedicine, EMTALA, medication errors, resident & midlevel supervision. Published triage researcher (ACEP). EP Monthly author. Active teaching faculty. Plaintiff & defense. National availability.

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David Rehn, MD

Naperville, Illinois

Anesthesiology - General anesthesia,Pediatric anesthesia,Regional anesthesia,Obstetrical anesthesia,Spinal and epidural anesthesia,Ambulatory anesthesia,Office-based anesthesia,Airway management,Failed intubation,Positioning injuries,Medication errors,Operating room fires,Preoperative assessment and testing,

Board certified anesthesiologist with more than 25 years of experience in practice. Since completing residency training at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals I have provided anesthesia care in a large suburban hospital, three ambulatory surgery centers as well as the office setting. My experience includes, but is not limited to, general, pediatric, obstetrical, ambulatory, vascular, neuro, and endoscopy anesthesia. I also have extensive experience in regional anesthesia including spinal, epidural and ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks.

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Alexander R Green, MD, MPH

Harvard Med professor - internal med/urgent care

Oak Park, Illinois

Internal Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Telemedicine, Primary care, Ambulatory medicine, Missed diagnosis, Delayed diagnosis, Metastatic cancer, Opiate overdose, Anticoagulation hemorrhage, Screening and prevention, Medication errors

I am a Harvard and Cornell trained internal medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience mainly in ambulatory primary care and urgent care, and more recently in telemedicine. I was Associate Professor of Medicine and Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital until 2022 and currently actively practicing primary care and urgent care at a Federally Qualified Community Health Center. I have held various leadership positions, investigator roles, and clinician-educator positions over my years at Harvard/Mass General and at Cornell. My research and teaching seek to improve clinical quality by improving doctor-patient communication and relationships especially in culturally and linguistically diverse settings. I have extensive experience in teaching, publishing, grant writing, and working with industry to improve patient experience and outcomes. I developed an internet-based education program that improves medical care by teaching clinicians and other health ...

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Ryan J Vealey, MD, FASA

General / Neurosurgical Anesthesiology Consultant

Naperville, Illinois

Anesthesiology - Neuroanesthesia, Ambulatory anesthesia, Preoperative assessment, General anesthesia, Airway management, Obstetric anesthesia, Medication errors, Spinal and epidural anesthesia, Positioning injuries, Documentation, Dental injury, Neurosurgery, Spine, Nerve injury, Neuromonitoring

Dr. Ryan Vealey is a board-certified anesthesiologist with fellowship subspecialty training in neurosurgical anesthesiology. Dr. Vealey completed a Bachelors of Science Degree at Villanova University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. He completed both a general anesthesiology residency and neuroanesthesia fellowship training at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine/Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Vealey is currently Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at a large community hospital in suburban Chicago and Director of the Neurosurgery/Spine Anesthesia section. He holds several leadership positions within the hospital and physician group setting, including those dedicated to ensuring high quality care and case review. Dr. Vealey remains a full-time clinical anesthesiologist in a predominantly physician-only practice. Specialty expertise in all facets of anesthesia concerning neurological surgerie...

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Omer Yusaf, MD

Board‑Certified Hospitalist

Woodridge, Illinois

Hospitalist - Hospital Medicine, Hospitalist, Inpatient Care, Standard of Care, Sepsis, Stroke, DVT/PE, Medication Errors, Failure to Diagnose, Discharge Planning, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Injury, Anticoagulation, Documentation, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement

I am a board‑certified Hospital Medicine physician with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of acute medical conditions in the inpatient setting. My clinical practice includes the evaluation and treatment of sepsis, stroke, heart failure, pneumonia, acute kidney injury, anticoagulation management, and complex medical admissions. I have managed thousands of hospitalized patients and am highly familiar with standards of care, clinical pathways, and hospital policies governing inpatient medicine. My expertise includes medical decision‑making, failure‑to‑diagnose allegations, delayed treatment, medication errors, fall risk assessment, discharge planning, readmission prevention, and interdisciplinary communication. I have significant experience with EMR documentation standards, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement processes. I am skilled in reviewing medical records, identifying deviations from standard of care, and providing clear, objective, and well‑s...

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Vince Faridani, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM

Illinois

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Arthur V. Prancan, PhD

Minooka, Illinois

Pharmacology, Toxicology - Alcohol, drugs of abuse, drug adverse events, medication errors, academic integrity

Rush Medical College, Chicago, 1973-2009. Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor. Acting Chairman, Associate Chairman in Pharmacology, 1995-2005; Assistant Dean, The Graduate College, 2004-2009; Founding Director, Pharmacology PhD Program, 1977-1997; Founding Director Biotechnology MS, 2005-2009. Course Director: Medical Pharmacology, Advanced Topics in Pharmacology, Experimental Models in Research, Advanced Nursing Pharmacology, Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology, Advanced Pharmacokinetics, Toxicology. Committees: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Senior Faculty Appointments and Promotions, Research, Educational Appraisal, Student Evaluation and Promotions, Investigation/Authorship Guidelines, Development of Faculty as Teachers, Curriculum Committee, Admissions Committee. Research: Prostaglandins, Alcohol, Acetaldehyde, Endotoxin Shock, Platelets, Thromboxane, Platelet Activating Factor. Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, 2008-present. ...

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Gourang P. Patel, Pharm.D

Critical Care Education

Chicago, Illinois

Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist - Medication, Error, Toxicology, Adverse Drug, Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacy, Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit, Prescription, Prevention, Operating Room Medication Safety

Specialization of pharmacology and toxicology of medications utilized both in the hospital and retail pharmacy settings. Detailed analysis of medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and providing strategies for prevention. Particular focus on practice of pharmacy, medication side effects, and medication safety.

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Pia Spitzer, MSN/MSHCA, PHN, RN, FN-CSp

Nurse Expert in Nursing and administrative issues

Wise Alliance Consulting

Overland Park, Kansas

Nursing Homes, Nursing Administration - Elder abuse, Elder neglect, Nursing Home abuse, Nursing professional malpractice, hospital, Home Health, Assisted Living, Nursing administration, Medication Errors, Nurse, Rehabilitation nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Life Care planning, Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation

Ms. Spitzer is a Legal Nurse Consultant. She is an Experienced Chief Nurse Executive, Hospital Director, and Corporate Consultant to multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities in the past, Director of Quality and Risk in a Rehabilitation hospital and experienced in all aspects of Administrative and internal clinical operations. Ms. Spitzer has 24 years of healthcare experience in various settings and has opined on multiple nursing issues as a Consulting Expert and as an Expert Witness. Ms. Spitzer has extensive knowledge of State and Federal Regulations as they apply to Long Term Care, acute care, and rehabilitation. As a Corporate Consultant, she was heavily involved in all aspects of clinical operations including survey preparations, plans of correction write ups, writing and updating policies and procedures, staffing issues, educating nursing staff on clinical skills, elder abuse allegations investigations and reporting, standards of care, and all other aspects of clinical care. Ms...

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Dipinpreet K Rai, MD

Hospitalist Medicine Expert Witness

JA Medical consultants

Leawood, Kansas

Family Medicine, Hospitalist - Standards of care, Hospital acquired infections, Medication errors, Telemedicine, Documentation errors, Anticoagulation - venous thromboembolism, Ethics in healthcare, Discharge planning, Diabetes Management and weight loss treatments/medications

Dr. Dipinpreet Rai is a distinguished family medicine physician with over 20 years of experience, specializing in hospital medicine and comprehensive family care within academic settings. She is committed to delivering holistic and evidence-based care for hospitalized patients, with a broad expertise in managing both acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Rai is proficient in diagnosing and treating a wide array of illnesses, ranging from common ailments to complex cases requiring specialized attention. Dr. Rai is renowned for her compassionate, patient-centered approach, which prioritizes personalized care and effective treatment plans. Her exemplary communication skills and collaborative ethos enable her to work seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams, optimizing patient outcomes and advancing health education. Her steadfast dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery in hospital environments has established her as a valued medical expert and a trusted advocate for her patient...

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Daniel Mickool, R.Ph, M.S., Ed.D

Pharmacist Expert Witness

Drug Experts

Portland, Maine

Pharmacist, Family Medicine - Medication expert, diabetes, gastrointestinal, psychiatric, antibiotics, narcotics, black box warnings, recalled drugs, imported drugs, herbals, Joint Commission standards, kidney injury, opioids, medication errors, geriatric medications, carcinogenic drugs, falls, pharmacology, weight loss drugs

With over 37 years of comprehensive experience in pharmacy practice, healthcare education, and clinical research, I offer expert insights into medication safety, pharmacy standards of care, prescribing practices, and interprofessional collaboration. I am a licensed pharmacist, former Pharmacy Director, and published researcher with a proven track record of leadership in both academic and clinical settings. Throughout my career, I’ve served as a trusted source of drug information for physicians, nurses, and healthcare administrators. My extensive experience includes: Academic appointments at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine (Family Medicine) and the Maine Darmouth Family Residency. Authorship of the Winterthur-Doha Declaration, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) Board member, Maine Pharmacy Association National delegate, American Pharmacists Association Former leader of medication management initiatives during Joint Commission surveys Numerous peer-review...

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Paul A. Arpino, PharmD

Newton, Massachusetts

Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Regulation - Hospital, Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Practice, Standards of Pharmacy Practice, Medication Errors, Medication Safety, Adverse Drug Reactions, Drug Interactions, Standard of Care, Anticoagulation, Controlled Substances, Pharmacy Standards, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Pharmacy regulations

Extensive knowledge in pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, medication management and standards of pharmacy practice across a variety of patient care settings. Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). Available as a consultant for both plaintiff and defense cases.

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Madhu Wahi, MD, PhD

Primary Care MD/PhD- Med-Legal Consultant

Boston, Massachusetts

Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - geriatrics, medication errors, negligence, workers compensation, causation analysis, primary care, misdiagnosis, work-related injury, insurance appeals, preventive medicine, ambulatory care, delayed diagnosis, disability, medical malpractice, standard of care, wrongful death, occupational health, medical malpractice defense

Dr. Madhu Wahi is a board-certified primary care physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. She provides expert medical-legal consulting services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys, with a focus on issues involving standard of care, causation, delayed or missed diagnosis, and complex medical decision-making in outpatient adult medicine. Her expertise includes chronic disease management, medication prescribing, preventive care, triage decisions, referrals, documentation standards, and diagnostic workups across a broad range of internal medicine conditions. Dr. Wahi earned both her MD and PhD from the University of California: San Francisco and completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA, a Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospital. She is currently a primary care doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital and holds an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. She precepts both Harvard Medical Students students and Massa...

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Karen M. Ryle, MS, RPh

Massachusetts General Hospital

Quincy, Massachusetts

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Retail Pharmacies, Community and Hospital Pharmacies, Medication Errors, Wrongful Death, Prescription Drug Abuse, Drug Overdose, Substance Use Disorder, Pharmacy Standards of Care, Pharmacy Law, Pharmaceutical Standard of Care, Drug Interactions

Extensive knowledge in Board of Pharmacy Regulations, she was a member of the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy for 15 years, serving as president twice. Additionally, she served as an Executive Committee member of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) for over 10 years, including elected as Treasurer, President and Chairperson of the association. She continues to be involved with NABP on committees and task forces. She served as chairperson for the Stakeholders Coalition on Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances. She has assisted the Board of Pharmacy in writing regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy, she is generally familiar with NABP model regulations and regulations adopted in other states. She has a master's degree in Drug Regulatory Affairs and has over 35 years of experience in community pharmacy and hospital practice. She has been practicing as an expert for 20 years, reviewing over 170 cases for both plaintiff and defendant. She has test...

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Dipinpreet K Rai, MD

Hospitalist Medicine Expert Witness

JA Medical consultants

Missouri

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Anthony H Guarino, MD

GES, Inc.

Chesterfield, Missouri

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Mike Jeong, DO, MPH, CMD

Las Vegas, Nevada

Geriatrics, Nursing Homes - Pressure Ulcers, Decubitus, Bed Sores, Falls, Restraints, Weight Loss, Malnutrition, Dehydration, UTI, Pneumonia, Medication Errors, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Abuse, Wound Care, Hospice & Palliative Care

Yale and UCLA trained geriatrician. Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Certified Medical Director in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. Double Fellowship trained in Geriatrics and Geriatric Medical Management in post-acute and long-term care. Certified professional in both utilization review and utilization management. Selected as Top Doctor multiple years. Two-time student body/class President in medical school. Active clinical practice as a treating geriatrician, skilled nursing facility medical director and hospice physician. Experienced expert witness.

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