11 Metabolic Health Expert Witnesses Found

Los Angeles, California

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Acute Care Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Emergency Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Colon Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Complications

...Samakar is a board certified General Surgeon, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He completed a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School where he was also a clinical instructor of surgery. He is currently a faculty member of the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine where he serves as a full-time surgeon & Associate Professor, researcher, and educator. Dr. Samakar is the Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program at USC Keck Medical Center. He holds a Master's degree in Bioethics and Health Law from the University of Pittsburgh and has been active in the study and practice of medical-legal issues for nearly 20 years. He has testified for both plaintiff and defense on multiple occasions with numerous depositions, trial testimony, and case reviews. Dr....

Los Angeles, California

Obesity, Endocrinology - Endocrinology, Type 2 Diabetes, the Overweight Condition and Obesity, Nutrition, Weight Loss Management, Diabetes Complications, Overweight Surgery Complications, Bariatric Surgery, Overweight and Obesity Complications, Obesity Medicine Complications

...Vash, MD, M.P.H., FACE., is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, emeritus, at the David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA Medical Center, earned a Masters of Public health at the UCLA School of Public Health, and was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the UCLA School of Medicine. He is a Past President of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians; Board Certified in in Internal Medicine specializing in Endocrinology and Metabolism with an emphasis on Obesity Medicine. He is Diplomate and Board Certified in Obesity Medicine. Dr. Vash testified as an invited expert witness before a Senate Sub-Committee on Nutrition in Medical Schools and in Clinical Practice. He has served as an expert reviewer for the State of California Medical Board. He has extensive clinical experience treating overweight and obese patients, post bariatric surgical patients and patients with type 2 diabetes and those with diabetic complications....

Miami, Florida

Medical Genetics, Insurance - Reinsurance, Managed care, Metabolism, Inborn errors of metabolism, Brittle bones, Non-accidental trauma, Osteogenesis imperfecta, Birth defects, Cancer genetics, Prenatal, Genomic Medicine Legal Expert, Genetic Counseling Legal Consultant, Medical Genetics Legal Advisor, DNA analysis legal expert

...Kana has developed a patent-pending supplement, Focused, using her deep subject matter expertise in metabolism. It is now commercially available for purchase (Instagram: @focusedsupp; Website: www.notbrands.com) Clinical Geneticist, Pediatric Specialists of America: Dr. Kana has been serving at Nicklaus Children’s Health System, Miami, FL, since 2018. She is an attending physician in clinical genetics, genomics, prenatal, and metabolic therapy, among other areas. She is involved in personalized medicine initiatives and clinical research, including whole genome sequencing and ex-vivo cancer drug screening. Genetics Consultant, PPD/Thermo Fisher Scientific: Since 2023, Dr. Kana has been consulting on early development, pharmacovigilance, and post-approval services. She is a member of the scientific advisory committee for teratology and a congenital malformation adjudicator. Consultant, Reinsurance Group of America: Dr....

Kailua, Hawaii

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Robotic Surgery

...He is also a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). He holds a certificate from the American Board of Surgery in Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation. He is the Medical Director and founder of the Hawaii Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Adventist Health Castle. The program participates in the MBSAQIP reporting and has been certified since 2009. His busy practice focuses on Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, SADI-S, Duodenal Switch, and revisional bariatric operations. In addition, he performs foregut and abdominal wall surgery. Operative approach centers on Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgery and conventional laparoscopic techniques.

Lebanon , Indiana

Diabetes, Endocrinology - Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, thyroid, adrenal, insulin, insulin pump, pituitary, gestational DM, continuous glucose meter, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, thyroid cancer, neuropathy, testosterone, osteoporosis, Cushings, cortisol, growth hormone, Grave's disease, obesity

...I went on to complete my Masters degree in Public Health at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut before starting medical school in Dayton, Ohio at The Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. After graduating from medical school, I moved from Ohio to Indiana and I completed my Internal Medicine residency and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism fellowship in Indianapolis, Indiana at The Indiana University School of Medicine. After graduation, I started the first endocrinology practice at Witham Hospital in Lebanon Indiana in 2012. I successfully grew this practice from the beginning and this practice is now very busy with multiple endocrinologists and diabetes educators. The practice prides itself in delivering excellent high-quality care and has a heavy diabetes focus, however all adult endocrinopathies are treated. For diabetes, we implement the most cutting edge technologies such as continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and the newest medications....

New Orleans, Louisiana

Endocrinology, Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, nutrition, human research, clinical research, lipid metabolism, hyperlipidemia, lipid, estrogens, women's health, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, diabetes, thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid, steroids, testosterone, forever chemicals, hormones

I am ABIM board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition. I completed a BS in Human Nutrition at Michigan State University and MD at Wayne State University. I also have performed non-degree studies in Public Health. I completed specialty training in Internal Medicine at Baltimore City Hospital/Francis Scott Key Medical Center/Johns Hopkins University and a Clinical/Senior Research Fellowship in Endocrinology and Nutrition at the University of Washington. Academic faculty positions have included Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Tulane University, Louisiana State University-New Orleans and Pennington Biomedical Research Center. My research has focused on the effects of nutrients, hormones and estrogen on lipid and bone metabolism. I have clinical and research expertise in general endocrinology, human nutrition, lipid metabolism, metabolic bone disease, osteoporosis, women's health, estrogen therapy and thyroid disease....

North Bethesda, Maryland

Endocrinology, Diabetes - diabetes, type 2, type 1, foot, ulcer, amputation, nail, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, neuropathy, ketoacidosis, DKA, HHS, adrenal, pituitary, hormone, thyroid, TBI, hypercalcemia, diabetic

...Mihail Zilbermint, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.E., is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He serves as the Chief and Director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, and is the director of the Endocrine Hospitalist program. After completing his endocrinology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Zilbermint established an Endocrine Hospitalist and Inpatient Diabetes Management Service at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. This program focuses on improving glycemic control for hospitalized patients. Dr. Zilbermint is a highly regarded expert in diabetes, adrenal, pituitary diseases, and general Endocrinology. In 2023, he was honored with the Vigersky Outstanding Clinical Practitioner award for his exceptional contributions to the endocrine and medical communities....

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Endocrinology, Internal Medicine - endocrine, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, diabetes, lipids, hypertension, hypotension, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, thyroid cancer, gynecomastia

...Currently practicing in the specialty of endocrine, diabetes and metabolism, with experience in both private and academic practices. Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and endocrinology. Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE) and a Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP). Received medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Internship and residency completed at Long Island Jewish Hospital. Fellowship completed at Winthrop University Hospital. Specializing in all areas of endocrinology, including thyroid, diabetes, adrenal, pituitary, lipids, metabolism, and osteoporosis. Served as advisor to the Cardiometabolic Health Conference and Connecticut American Diabetes Association for 5 consecutive years. Have conducted dozens of lectures on various endocrine topics....

Henderson, Nevada

Medical Genetics, Pediatrics - Birth Defects, Metabolic, Cancer, Marfan Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Infertility, Genetic, Aortic Dissection, Brittle Bone

...Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York Resident in Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine at Winthrop, Mineola, New York Medical Doctor, Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, Barbados Post-Baccalaureate Pre Medical Program, Hofstra University, Uniondale, New York Bachelor’s in science in Psychology (Cum Laude with Honors in the Scholar’s Program), Brooklyn College, City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York Current Position Founder Medical Genetics of Nevada LLC Henderson, Nevada Professional Experience Chief, Section of Genetics Department of Pediatrics University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine Las Vegas, Nevada Speakers Bureau/Key Opinion Leader Alexion Pharmaceuticals Director of the Cancer Genetics Program Director of the Cardio Genetics Program Department of Genetics and Metabolism...

Texas

Medical Genetics, Insurance - Reinsurance, Managed care, Metabolism, Inborn errors of metabolism, Brittle bones, Non-accidental trauma, Osteogenesis imperfecta, Birth defects, Cancer genetics, Prenatal, Genomic Medicine Legal Expert, Genetic Counseling Legal Consultant, Medical Genetics Legal Advisor, DNA analysis legal expert

...Kana has developed a patent-pending supplement, Focused, using her deep subject matter expertise in metabolism. It is now commercially available for purchase (Instagram: @focusedsupp; Website: www.notbrands.com) Clinical Geneticist, Pediatric Specialists of America: Dr. Kana has been serving at Nicklaus Children’s Health System, Miami, FL, since 2018. She is an attending physician in clinical genetics, genomics, prenatal, and metabolic therapy, among other areas. She is involved in personalized medicine initiatives and clinical research, including whole genome sequencing and ex-vivo cancer drug screening. Genetics Consultant, PPD/Thermo Fisher Scientific: Since 2023, Dr. Kana has been consulting on early development, pharmacovigilance, and post-approval services. She is a member of the scientific advisory committee for teratology and a congenital malformation adjudicator. Consultant, Reinsurance Group of America: Dr....

Henrico, Virginia

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Sleeve, Revision, Conversion, Endoscopy, Gastric Balloon, Morbid Obesity, Lap Band, Vitamin Deficiencies, Wernicke’s, Laparoscopy, Hernia, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy, Foregut Surgery, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication

...He also serves as a member of the Veteran’s Health Administration Advisory Board for General Surgery and has extensive experience in privileging and peer review. Dr. Barker continues to teach residents and medical students and holds an appointment as an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He serves as an ad hoc peer reviewer for the two leading bariatric and laparoscopic journals and is an Active Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).