Menopause Expert Witnesses

Tampa, Florida

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - obstetrics, gynecology, labor and delivery, cesarean section, hysterectomy, office gynecology, obstetric hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, ectopic pregnancy, discrimination, laparoscopy, pregnancy, preeclampsia, hypertension in pregnancy, quality improvement, postpartum hemorrhage, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, hormone therapy

Dr. Vanessa Hux is an experienced, board-certified Ob/Gyn currently practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Hux completed her undergraduate degree with a B.S. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University and then matriculated to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she completed her M.D. During her training, she also completed a fellowship in clinical research and studied the impact of chronic stress on risk for preeclampsia. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 2018. She completed her board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2021. Dr. Hux has published and presented numerous times on her research and on topics in obstetrics and gynecology. She has clinical and teaching experience in a variety of community and academic settings and is active in quality improvement work throughout the state of Florida. She currently practices as a comprehensive Obstetrician/Gynecologis...

Illinois

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obesity - pelvic pain, sexual health, sexual medicine, menopause, hormone therapy, endometriosis, vaginismus, vulvodynia, orgasm, obesity

I am a board certified Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University and the Director of Evora Medical Group I specialize in menopause, sexual health and weight loss. I am board certified in both OBGYN and Obesity Medicine. I am an expert in hormone therapy and in the general care of menopausal women. I see patients with menopausal symptoms, painful sex (dyspareunia), chronic pelvic pain, orgasm dysfunction, desire disorders (low libido), vaginismus, vulvodynia and others. My published research has focused on the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on female sexual function. I practiced obstetrics for 17 years and stopped practicing obstetrics in 2020. I have done record review in several cases. I hold a BA in Economics with a minor in Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley. I graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine with an MD. I completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St....

St. Louis, Missouri

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obesity - pelvic pain, sexual health, sexual medicine, menopause, hormone therapy, endometriosis, vaginismus, vulvodynia, orgasm, obesity

I am a board certified Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University and the Director of Evora Medical Group I specialize in menopause, sexual health and weight loss. I am board certified in both OBGYN and Obesity Medicine. I am an expert in hormone therapy and in the general care of menopausal women. I see patients with menopausal symptoms, painful sex (dyspareunia), chronic pelvic pain, orgasm dysfunction, desire disorders (low libido), vaginismus, vulvodynia and others. My published research has focused on the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on female sexual function. I practiced obstetrics for 17 years and stopped practicing obstetrics in 2020. I have done record review in several cases. I hold a BA in Economics with a minor in Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley. I graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine with an MD. I completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St....

New Rochelle, New York

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - Menopause, Contraceptive Management, Labor/Delivery, Medical Record Review, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Ovarian Pathology, Gynecological Infection, Failure to Diagnose, Pelvic Pain, Early Pregnancy, Informed Consent, Hormone Therapy, Pregnancy Unkown Location, Standard of Care, Hereditary Cancer Screening, HPV Screening, Prenatal

Dr. Meryl Kahan is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with more than a decade of experience in women’s health. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where she received an institutional award recognizing her exceptional attention to detail and clinical documentation. Dr. Kahan currently practices gynecology and women’s health and is the founder of SheMD, a solo private practice in Manhattan focused on gynecologic care, hormone management, and midlife women’s health. Her active clinical work includes evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, hormonal disorders, menopause and perimenopause, contraception, infection, and preventive gynecologic care. She regularly manages complex diagnostic presentations and emphasizes meticulous documentation, patient communication, and evidence-based decision-making. Earlier in her career, ...

Seattle, Washington

Obesity, Family Medicine - Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, semaglutide, tirzepatide, GLP1, Obesity Medicine, Substandard Care, Prediabetes, Weight Management, Menopause, Metabolic Health, Birth Control, Heart Disease Prevention, Weight Bias, Reproductive Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Women's Health, Cholesterol

Dr. Megan Melo, MD, is a Board-Certified Obesity and Family Medicine Physician with extensive experience in adult obesity management and primary care for both children and adults. She is uniquely positioned to assist attorneys with cases involving a wide range of medical issues, including obesity management, with special expertise in the use of obesity medications such as Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound, cardiometabolic health (prediabetes, weight gain, heart disease prevention), pre-pregnancy counseling, miscarriages, contraception, menopause, and concussions. Dr. Melo’s comprehensive understanding of women’s health, particularly around metabolic care, menopause care, and reproductive health, makes her an invaluable expert witness for cases related to these areas. In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Melo is recognized for her ability to effectively communicate complex medical concepts in a clear, accessible way, both to her patients and in the legal arena. A gifted sp...