Medication Safety Expert Witnesses

Medication safety 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 safety. The medication safety expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospitalist, Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse, Nursing Administration, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics, Pharmaceutical Regulation, Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical, Physician Assistant, and Urgent Care Medicine.

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Francisco Alvarez, MD, FAAP

Pediatric Inpatient Standard of Care

Stanford School of Medicine

Palo Alto, California
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Standard of Care, Case Management, Newborn Care, Hospital Safety, Medication Safety, Physician Billing, Clincal Care Guidelines, Standard of Care, Joint Commission, Hospital Finance, Healthcare Insurance, Physician Group Practice, Pediatric Best Practice
Dr. Francisco Javier Alvarez is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric hospital medicine, with more than two decades of experience in inpatient pediatrics, medical education, healthcare quality improvement, and clinical leadership. His multifaceted career spans academic teaching, hospital leadership, policy development, and medical consulting. He currently serves as Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine and as Associate Chief of the Stanford Regional Pediatric Hospital Medicine Programs. In addition, he is the Medical Director of Case Management at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Dr. Alvarez provides oversight and care in high-acuity inpatient settings, where he integrates clinical excellence with evidence-based approaches to patient management. Prior to joining Stanford, Dr. Alvarez held multiple leadership roles at Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C., including Medical Director for multi...
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Jennifer D Doran, MSN, RN, CCRN

Nursing Administration, Critical Care Medicine

Aliso Viejo, California
Nursing Administration, Nurse - Critical Care, Adult ICU, Nursing Administration, Patient Safety, Cardiac ICU, Hospital Nursing Care, Manager of ICU, Medication Safety, Nurse
Registered Nurse with 19+ years of experience in California, specializing in hospital administration and cardiovascular intensive care (CVICU). Certified in Critical Care Nursing with honors and recognition. Experience includes roles as Bedside Nurse, Patient Care Supervisor, and Patient Care Manager. Served 8 years as CVICU Patient Care Manager, overseeing patient safety, clinical operations, and staff development. Collaborated with Risk Management to review medical records, investigate incidents, and analyze complex patient care cases.
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Kimberly McGranahan

Emergency & Nursing Admin Specialist

McGranahan Consulting

Riverside, California
Emergency Medicine, Nursing Administration - Clinical Nurse Manager, Regulatory Guidelines, Nursing Standards of Care, Medication Safety, Fall Prevention/Management, Hospital Policy and Procedure, Triage, CMS Standards, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, ED Nurse Expert, COVID-19
Kimberly McGranahan has been an Emergency Department nurse for over 15 years, with extensive expertise in caring for patients of all ages and acuity levels. She has significant clinical experience managing Stroke, STEMI, trauma, psychiatric, and other complex emergency presentations. In addition to her bedside practice, Ms. McGranahan serves as a Clinical Nurse Manager and routinely conducts investigations involving potential breaches of policy, regulatory standards, and standards of care. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of Emergency Department regulatory requirements, including CMS and Joint Commission standards, nurse staffing ratios, and nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines. Ms. McGranahan is meticulous and detail-oriented and provides comprehensive, objective analyses to support both plaintiff and defense cases. Utilizing her combined experience as a bedside nurse and clinical leader, she conducts thorough medical record reviews to assess case merit, develop...
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Zlatan Coralic, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP

UCSF - Pharmacist/Pharmacology

San Francisco, California
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - medication safety, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, dispensing, toxicity, anticoagulation, emergency medicine, drug patent, drug labeling, drug administration, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy operations, opioids, adverse drug events, critical care, intensive care unit, resuscitation, clinical trials, pharmacist expert, pharmacy malpractice
I am a full-time board-certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where I also serve as Volunteer Clinical Professor in the UCSF School of Pharmacy and Dept. of Emergency Medicine. I provide bedside clinical care and didactic and experiential teaching to pharmacy and medical trainees. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as JAMA Internal Medicine, Stroke, and Annals of Emergency Medicine, I bring expertise in medication safety and efficacy. I am also an author or editor of several medical textbooks and chapters and a frequent national lecturer, having delivered more than 50 presentations. As an expert witness, I have provided reviews, opinions, depositions, and testimony in over 40 state and federal cases. My current case mix is approximately 50% plaintiff / 50% defense.
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Cynthia J. McDonald, MSPAS. PA-C

Urgent, Primary & Pediatric Care Expert PA

Peachtree City, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Medicine - Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Standard, Polypharmacy, Diagnostic Work-Up, asthma management, Referral protocol, Primary care, Sepsis, wound repair, escalation of care, mental health, black box warning, pulmonary embolism, intermediate care, Medication safety, Sepsis, ectopic pregnancy
Cynthia McDonald is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant with over twenty years of broad clinical experience spanning urgent care, primary care and pediatrics. Detail-oriented, she practices with an emphasis on creating an excellent rapport with patients and families, while providing a comprehensive approach to patient care. She provides medical-legal consulting and expert-witness services focused on standards of care in clinical evaluation, diagnostic work-up, treatment, and referral decisions. Her expertise includes failure-to-diagnose and delayed-diagnosis cases, recognition and escalation of potentially life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, and the determination of when outpatient versus higher-level care is appropriate. Ms. McDonald has extensive experience reviewing medical records and formulating clear, evidence-based opinions for malpractice and personal-injury matters. In addition to her clinical work, Ms. McDonald has served as a lecturer for physicia...
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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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Jessica J Fink, RN, BSN, CMSRN

Certified Medical-Surgical RN - Expert Witness

Medical Perspective LLC

Herculaneum, Missouri
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Medical-Surgical, General Surgery, Falls, Medical Record Review, Nursing Standard of Care, Chronologies, Nursing Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Hospital Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Patient Safety, Sepsis, IV Complications, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medication Safety, Pressure Ulcer Prevention
I am a Legal Nurse Consultant and Nurse Expert Witness with more than 17 years of experience caring for patients with diverse medical conditions. Throughout my career, I have cultivated extensive expertise across various nursing domains, ensuring I remain well-informed about current policies, procedures, and best practices. My knowledge encompasses clinical skills, standards of care, and the most recent evidence-based practices that contribute to optimal patient outcomes. I hold a Board Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing, reflecting my commitment to maintaining high standards of professional competence. In my current position, I deliver patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to formulate individualized care plans that address each patient's specific needs. In my direct patient care responsibilities, I serve as a clinical instructor and preceptor, mentoring new graduates, nursing students, and newly hired staff. I am employed at St. Clare Hospital in Fen...
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Karanvir Gupta, MD, DABFM

Primary Care & Urgent Care Expert Witness

DocLaw Consult

Las Vegas, Nevada
Family Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, Diagnostic Decision-Making, Continuity of Care, Triage & Referrals, Standard of Care, Rural, Documentation, Failure to & Delayed Diagnosis, Medication Safety, Outpatient Procedures, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Causation Analysis (Medical), Geriatrics, Communication
Dr. Gupta is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer with over eight years of active clinical practice in primary care, urgent care, outpatient medicine, and ambulatory care settings. He remains actively engaged in patient care while providing clinical leadership and oversight across multiple primary care clinics. His experience includes diagnostic evaluation, clinical decision-making, triage assessment, emergency referral thresholds, escalation of care, care coordination, continuity of care, quality improvement, peer review, and provider supervision across a broad range of acute and chronic conditions, including assessment of how clinical decision-making, timing, and follow-up may have influenced patient outcomes. He provides expert analysis in matters involving standard of care, failure to diagnose, delay in diagnosis, misdiagnosis, improper triage, missed escalation of care, and inadequate follow-up in outpatient and urgent care environments, includ...
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Kennara S Vuong, Pharm.D., BCACP, MTM-C, MBA

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist & Med Safety Expert

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Pharmacist, Cardiovascular Disease - Medication Administration, Medication Preparation, Hospital Medication Policy, Anticoagulation, Diabetes, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Heart Failure, Metabolic Disorders, Weight Management, Collaborative Practice Agreement, Medication Safety, Medication Documentation, Medication Management, Patient Care, Medication Therapy Management
I am a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist with over a decade of clinical leadership spanning hospital pharmacy operations, direct patient care, and population health strategy. My expertise includes inpatient clinical coordination, ambulatory medication therapy disease management (MTDM), formulary oversight, and regulatory compliance. I have served as an expert witness in cases involving medication errors, adverse drug events, and anticoagulation management. With dual credentials in pharmacy and healthcare-focused business administration, I bring a unique blend of clinical precision and operational insight to every engagement. I’ve held several high-impact roles—including Interim Director of Clinical Pharmacy and Population Health, Acute Care Clinical Coordinator, and Ambulatory MTDM Pharmacy Manager. In each role, I’ve led multidisciplinary teams, developed system-wide medication management workflows, and implemented quality improvement initiatives. My direct patient care ...
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Lars-Kristofer N Peterson, MD

Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Physician

Amherst, New York
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Neurocritical Care, Airway management, Shock, Sepsis, ECMO, Status asthmaticus, Patient safety, Medication safety, Clinical ethics, Brain death, Rapid response teams, Code response teams, Cardiac resuscitation, Medical critical care
Lars-Kristofer N. Peterson, MD HEC-C FAAEM FACEP, graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2010, completed his emergency medicine (EM) residency (University of Rochester) in 2013, completed a critical care medicine (CCM) fellowship (University of Rochester) in 2015, and has been a practicing academic emergency medicine and critical care attending physician since. He is board-certified in EM, CCM, and neurocritical care. Additionally, he has earned the healthcare ethics consultant-certified (HEC-C) credential from the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities. Dr. Peterson is an award winning educator. Peers, learners, patients, and their families recognize Dr. Peterson for his compassionate and clear explanations of complex medical topics. This compassion and clarity translate well to preparing and delivering material targeted to audiences without medical training. Dr. Peterson attends to complex, critically ill patients in emergency m...
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Georgia J Persky, RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC

Nurse Expert and Consultant

Georgia Persky Consulting

Bedford, New York
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - Nursing Standard of Care, Nursing Administration, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgical and Perioperative Nursing, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hospital Risk Management, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care, Medication Safety, Nursing Home, Home Healthcare, Hospital Policy, Regulatory Compliance
Georgia J. Persky RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC, is an experienced nurse with over 40 years of broad adult care experience and 25 years of Senior Leadership in Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Persky served most recently as Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services for New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. For nine years, she was responsible for Patient Care Leadership and Risk and Quality Management for this 750 bed academic hospital. Currently, Dr. Persky serves hospitals in an interim management and consulting capacity and as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and Expert Witness for medical malpractice and personal injury cases serving plaintiff and defense attorneys. Areas of Expertise: Nursing Standards of Care  Hospital Nursing Care  Nursing Home Care  Home Health Care  Wound Care  Extravasation of Intravenous Line  Brachial Plexus Injury  Traumatic Brain Injury  Assault patient and staff •Surgical and Perioperative Nursing •Quality and...
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Dominic Saladino, PharmD, MS, CPPS, CPHQ

Pharmacist expert in Medication Safety

Medication Safety Consulting Solutions LLC

Medford, Oregon
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Pharmacist, Pharmacy Malpractice, Pharmacy Litigation, Hospital Malpractice, Wrongful Death from Medications, Medication Errors, Pharmacy Compounding, Controlled Substance Diversion, Drug Testing, Medication Safety, Adverse Drug Reactions, Pharmaceutical Regulations, Controlled Substances, Medication Management, Drug Safety
My name is Dominic Saladino, and I am the owner of Medication Safety Consulting Solutions LLC. I am a practicing pharmacist with active licenses to practice pharmacy in 5 states. I have 30 years of cumulative pharmacy experience in various facets of pharmacy practice. I have extensive experience in community, hospital, clinical, chemotherapy, compounding, pharmacy administration, and specialty infusion pharmacy. I have dedicated 11 years exclusively to medication safety practice in pharmacies. I graduated from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy with a Master of Science degree in Pharmacy Outcomes and Policy with specialization in the Medication Safety and Quality Systems track, of which I also earned a Graduate Certificate. I also earned a Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulation from the University of Florida. My additional relevant education is a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Doctor of Pharmacy Practice degree from Midwestern...
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Nicholas J. Patricia, PharmD

Hospital Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Pharmacist

Allentown, Pennsylvania
Pharmacology- Clinical, Hospitalist - Anticoagulation, Hospital Pharmacy Practice, Antiplatelets, Antithrombotics, Medication Safety, Cardiology, Medication Utilization, Clinical Pharmacology, PBM Reimbursement, Drug Pricing, Pharmacy Operations, Drug Utilization Review, Pharmacy Practice Standards, Dyslipidemia, Formulary Management, Generic Substitution
Nicholas J. Patricia, PharmD, received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy in 2016. Dr. Patricia has been an actively practicing Clinical Pharmacist for 10+ years. He is currently the Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary hospital teams to evaluate medication therapies, optimize pharmacologic treatment, and support evidence-based decision-making for hospitalized patients. Within the health network, Dr. Patricia reviews medication-related adverse event cases, literature evaluation, and formulary decision support. His expertise includes clinical pharmacology, medication safety, drug utilization review, and hospital formulary management. Dr. Patricia also serves as Director of the Pharmacology Thread and Clinical Associate Professor (Adjunct) at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, wh...
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Yannique Mack, RN, BSN, MBA

Award Winning Nurse Expert in Active Practice

Yannique Nurse Expert Consultant

Liberty Hill, Texas
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine - Stroke certified, PALS, ACLS, BLS, Medical record review, patient safety, safe patient handling, Falls, nursing policy, medication safety, process improvement, Lean Greenbelt, servant leader
Legal Nurse Consultant | Expert in Hospital Operations, Critical Care, and Compliance I am a highly experienced healthcare executive and bedside nurse with a B.S.N. and M.B.A., offering over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience across diverse hospital settings. My expertise includes hospital operations, Critical Care, Cardiac/Tele service lines, Surgical and Peri-operative Services, Emergency/Trauma Services, and compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal regulations. I have successfully supervised over 172 FTEs and managed hospital budgets exceeding $200 million. I’ve led and maintained accreditation efforts, authored system-wide policies, and ensured regulatory compliance for more than a decade. I have extensive experience in areas critical to legal review including standards of care, hospital protocols, staffing, scope of practice, and patient safety. As a Legal Nurse Expert, I bring authoritative insight into hospital operations, clinical decision-making, ...
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Stephen E Milam, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Expert Witness

Roanoke, Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Pharmacist Expert Witness, Pharmacy Expert Witness, Medication Error, Adverse Drug Event, Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Critical Care Pharmacist, Toxicology, Drug Toxicity, Overdose, Opioid, Sepsis, Vasopressor, Pharmacokinetics, Medication Safety, Anticoagulation, Antimicrobial, Sedation, Drug Interaction, Pharmacy Malpractice
Stephen Milam, PharmD, BCEMP, BCCCP is a dual board-certified clinical pharmacy specialist with more than 15 years of specialized practice at the intersection of emergency medicine and critical care. He currently serves as Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, where he provides direct patient care in both the Emergency Department and ICU. Dr. Milam holds Board Certifications in both Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) and Emergency Medicine Pharmacy (BCEMP) from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties — a combination held by very few pharmacists nationally. His clinical work encompasses the full spectrum of high-acuity pharmacotherapy including sepsis management, toxicology, anticoagulation, hemodynamic support, sedation and analgesia, antimicrobial stewardship, and emergency resuscitation. He currently serves on the Stroke and Sepsis Committees at his institution, and previously served on the Code Blue and Antimicrobia...
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Nichole Lloyd, BSN, RN

Experienced & Specialized Registered Nurse

Janesville, Wisconsin
Nurse - Perioperative care, RN, Registered Nurse, Post-Operative Nursing, Pre-OP, Post-OP, PACU, Pre-Surgical Evaluations, Post-Anesthesia Recovery, Discharge Planning, ACLS, BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, PALS, Patient Safety, Medication Safety, Critical Care, Cardiac Arrest, Acute Care, Personal Injury
Nichole Lloyd, BSN, RN, brings over 13 years of progressive experience in nursing, with a focus on perioperative care. Currently serving as a Pre-/Post-Op and PACU registered nurse at UW Health East Madison Hospital, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Nichole excels in patient education, risk assessment, and clinical leadership, ensuring patients and their families feel informed and supported throughout the surgical process. Her expertise extends across diverse perioperative settings, including pre-surgical evaluations, post-anesthesia recovery, and discharge planning. This comprehensive skill set equips Nichole with a deep understanding of medical standards and protocols, making her an invaluable resource in her role as a medical expert witness. Nichole’s dedication to the nursing profession is reflected in her leadership roles, including chairing the Nursing Recognition Council and serving on several shared governance councils a...