Necrotizing Fasciitis Expert Witnesses

Necrotizing fasciitis 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 necrotizing fasciitis. The necrotizing fasciitis expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Correctional Healthcare, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Hospital Administration, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Nurse, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Trauma Surgery, and Wound Care.

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Ramzi Asfour, MD

Board-Certified Top Infectious Disease Specialist

Praxis Infectious Diseases

Arizona
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - COVID-19, nursing homes, long term care, sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, infections, surgical site infections, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, consulting, insurance, case review, medical malpractice, standards of care, bacterial or viral infections, outbreak management, MoCA
Ramzi Asfour, MD, is board-certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine (Volunteer) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). In addition to his 20+ years of extensive private practice, Dr. Asfour has privileges at five California hospitals (Alameda County Medical Center, Alameda Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Sutter Eden Medical Center, and Mammoth Hospital). Dr. Asfour has worked for the World Health Organization in Geneva in the HIV / AIDS department, developing training programs for doctors in HIV. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Asfour also advises hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and businesses on infection control, including outbreak control and COVID-19, and antimicrobial stewardship. Dr. Asfour has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide clear, independent opinions on matters involving: Medical malpractice, standards of care, sepsis,...
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Ramzi Asfour, MD

Board-Certified Top Infectious Disease Specialist

Praxis Infectious Diseases

California
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - COVID-19, nursing homes, long term care, sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, infections, surgical site infections, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, consulting, insurance, case review, medical malpractice, standards of care, bacterial or viral infections, outbreak management, MoCA
Ramzi Asfour, MD, is board-certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine (Volunteer) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). In addition to his 20+ years of extensive private practice, Dr. Asfour has privileges at five California hospitals (Alameda County Medical Center, Alameda Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Sutter Eden Medical Center, and Mammoth Hospital). Dr. Asfour has worked for the World Health Organization in Geneva in the HIV / AIDS department, developing training programs for doctors in HIV. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Asfour also advises hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and businesses on infection control, including outbreak control and COVID-19, and antimicrobial stewardship. Dr. Asfour has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide clear, independent opinions on matters involving: Medical malpractice, standards of care, sepsis,...
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Gregory S Campbell, MD FACS

Emergency Acute Care Trauma Surgeon Critical Care

North County Surgical Associates

San Diego, California
Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Emergency Surgery, Cholecystitis, Resuscitation, Critical Care, Diverticulitis, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Abdominal Surgery, Incarcerated Hernias, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Appendectomy, Trauma, Bowel Obstruction, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound complications, Soft tissue Infections
Dr. Campbell's strength as an expert witness is to simplify complex medical /surgical issues for non medical personel to understand. He has practiced exclusively Trauma and Acute Care since 2004. He prides himself on being up to date with current literature. He is very comfortable speaking in public, and can be on the Defense or Plaintiff side of a case. All charts will be reviewed objectively in critical detail. Board Certified in General Surgery 2000 to present Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care 2002 to present ATLS Instructor/Faculty Primary Focus on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with complex ICU Resuscitation. Navy Veteran 17 years with multiple overseas deployments as well as serving in Iraq 2003 Member of Western Trauma Association Chief of Surgery Palomar Medical Center 2021 -2023 Chief Of Surgery Elect Palomar Medical Center 2026 -2028 Operating Room Chair 2020 to present Trauma ICU Director 2020 to present Trauma IMC Director 2020- present Trauma Medical Surgical...
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Karen R Doyle, RNC, LNC, ALS, ACN

Nurse-Neonatal/Pediatric Legal Nurse Expert

Expert Medical Review

San Diego, California
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Nurse - Neonatal ICU/NICU, Pediatrics, birth injury, malpractice, prematurity, Critical Care (CC), wrongful death, sepsis/infection, medication error, neonatal transport, Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), necrotizing fasciitis, vacuum assist, meconium, PICC, Central Venous lines, hemorrhage, hypoxemia (HIE), ETT, brain injury
Karen Doyle is an actively working Certified Advanced Life Support Neonatal Nurse with 39+ years in-hospital Nursing. She has served as a Neonatal/Pediatric Legal Nurse Expert for 27+ years with extensive experience in Legal Medical Review, Depositions, and Trials. Her primary responsibility in the hospital setting is providing the most advanced, complex, and comprehensive care and resuscitation of the critically-ill neonate both in the NICU and Labor & Delivery setting. She is a Nurse Expert skilled in all Neonatal Advanced Life Support Procedures, critical neonatal care, and also serves as an Expert regarding the Neonatal Standards of Care, Policies and Procedures. Karen's expertise encompasses the Pediatric population as well with 16 years in-hospital experience in the Acute Pediatric Care Unit and Pediatric ICU. Her reviews are thorough yet efficient, her reports and timelines serve as excellent resources, her vast Nursing experience enables her to apply the most current Standar...
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John P Lieberman, MD, CPHQ, MSL

Infectious Diseases Expert

Expert Infectious Diseases Consulting Services

Washington, District Of Columbia
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Postoperative Infection, Nursing Homes, Hospital Acquired Infections, Medical Device Associated Infections, COVID-19, C. Diff, Bacteremia, MRSA, VRE, Diabetic Infections, Hospital Acquired Pneumonia, Meningitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Spinal Infections, Catheter Related Infections, ICU, Pressure Ulcer, Septic Shock, UTI
*Over 20 years practicing Infectious Diseases; experience as a clinician, a leader, educator and small business owner *Routine management of a diverse and complex patient population *Double Board Certified ** Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases ** *Educator-oversaw bedside clinical teaching rounds of medical students and residents, as well as provided didactic lectures *Medical Director of Infection Control and Prevention-led evidence based efforts to reduce incidence of hospital acquired infections *Chair of antibiotic stewardship committees-collaborated with hospital pharmacies, administration and medical staff on best practices for appropriate use of antimicrobials *Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality from the National Association on Healthcare Quality-committed to improving healthcare quality and safety *Masters in Legal Studies
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Gregory S Campbell, MD FACS

Emergency Acute Care Trauma Surgeon Critical Care

North County Surgical Associates

Florida
Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Emergency Surgery, Cholecystitis, Resuscitation, Critical Care, Diverticulitis, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Abdominal Surgery, Incarcerated Hernias, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Appendectomy, Trauma, Bowel Obstruction, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound complications, Soft tissue Infections
Dr. Campbell's strength as an expert witness is to simplify complex medical /surgical issues for non medical personel to understand. He has practiced exclusively Trauma and Acute Care since 2004. He prides himself on being up to date with current literature. He is very comfortable speaking in public, and can be on the Defense or Plaintiff side of a case. All charts will be reviewed objectively in critical detail. Board Certified in General Surgery 2000 to present Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care 2002 to present ATLS Instructor/Faculty Primary Focus on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with complex ICU Resuscitation. Navy Veteran 17 years with multiple overseas deployments as well as serving in Iraq 2003 Member of Western Trauma Association Chief of Surgery Palomar Medical Center 2021 -2023 Chief Of Surgery Elect Palomar Medical Center 2026 -2028 Operating Room Chair 2020 to present Trauma ICU Director 2020 to present Trauma IMC Director 2020- present Trauma Medical Surgical...
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Rene Loyola, MD

General & Vascular Surgery - Wound Care/HBOT

Self employed

Palm City, Florida
General Surgery, Wound Care - Vascular Surgery, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Wound Care Specialist, Pressure Injuries, Necrotic/Ischemic Surgical wounds, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Ischemic Ulcers, Ischemic Limbs, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound Dehiscence, Limb Salvage, Surgical Site Infections, Delayed Diagnosis, Standard of Care, Complex Wound Cases, Debride
Dr. René Loyola is a highly experienced General and Vascular Surgeon with over forty years of hands-on clinical practice, including extensive work in wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), trauma, vascular compromise, infection management, and complex surgical wound complications. He trained at one of the top surgical programs in the country (University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital), completing a full general surgery residency during the era when vascular surgery was fully incorporated into general surgical training. He later became a long-standing member of the Society for Vascular Surgery based on his extensive clinical work, advanced coursework, and broad experience treating vascular disease, ischemic limbs, nonhealing wounds, and limb-threatening infections. Dr. Loyola has managed thousands of complex wounds throughout his career, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, necrotic and ischemic tissue loss, surgical wound dehiscence, delayed presentations,...
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Eliot Blum, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

ER Expert | Failure to Diagnose | Trauma

Atlanta, Georgia
Emergency Medicine, Correctional Healthcare - Intubation, Sepsis, MI / Myocardial Infarction, Aortic Dissection, Stroke, PE / Pulmonary Embolism, Necrotizing fasciitis, Police, Cauda Equina, Bruising, Missed / Delayed Diagnosis, Standard of Care, Overdose / Toxicology, Gun Shot / GSW, EMS / Emergency Medical Services, Gross Negligence, Misdiagnosis, MVA / Motor Vehicle, Airway
Dr. Eliot Blum is an experienced Emergency Medicine expert witness with over 300 case reviews and extensive deposition and trial testimony. He specializes in failure-to-diagnose cases and provides clear, objective, evidence-based opinions for both plaintiffs and defendants. He is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and an Assistant Professor at Emory University, practicing at Grady Memorial Hospital - one of the largest Level 1 trauma and burn centers in the southeast. He manages high-acuity trauma, neurologic and cardiovascular emergencies, and is actively involved in teaching emergency medicine to residents and medical students. Dr. Blum has expertise in correctional healthcare, prehospital and EMS medicine (including prior flight physician and medical director roles), and tactical/SWAT medical operations. He also has specialized experience evaluating conscious pain and suffering in trauma and wrongful-death cases, as well as pediatric injury and bruising assessment i...
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Bruce C Friedman, MD

Nationally & International Expert Burns/ICU Care

Augusta, Georgia
Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Burns, Necrotizing Fasciitis, TENS, Hyperbaric Medicine, Sepsis, Shock, Critical Care Infectious disease, Critical Care Nutrition and Critical Care Pain Management, Acute Lung Injury, Internal medicine, Critical Care Hematology, Critical Care Renal Disease
Certificate in Nutrition Support Certificate in Hyperbaric Medicine Fellow Critical Care Medicine Fellow American College of Chest Physicians Professor of Medicine, Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Surgery Augusta University Medical Center (Teaching Fellows) Critical Care and Co-Director JM Still Burn Center Over 150 Peer-reviewed Publications (Includes NEJM, Lancet) Principal Investigator in 90 Clinical Trials Patent Law Case Participation and Experience
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Joshua S Carson, MD, FACS

Burn, Wounds, Trauma and Intensive Care Expert

Loyola University Medical Center

Oak Park, Illinois
Trauma Surgery, Wound Care - Burns, Burn Care, Burn Surgery, Pediatric burns, Acute wounds, Complex wound care, Frostbite, SJS and TENS, Surgical Critical Care, Inhalation injury, Severe soft tissue infection, Necrotizing fasciitis
Dr. Carson is an academic burn surgeon and intensivist practicing at one of the busiest burn centers in the country. He is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. His clinical and academic interests both focus on burn injuries and other injuries to the skin and soft tissues, including both acute management and management of long term sequelae (eg burn reconstruction and scar management). He treats both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Carson has treated thousands of patients with serious burn injuries, and has published extensively on burn surgery, wound care and related topics. A respected authority in the field of burn care, Dr. Carson is a member of the editorial board of the field's pre-eminent journal (JBCR), and serves on national committees of several burn-related professional associations (American Burn Association, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma).
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Vincent G Pons, MD

Helena, Montana
Infectious Diseases - Central Nervous System Infections (meningitis, brain abscess), Influenza, Pneumonia, Prosthetic Joint Infections, Soft Tissue Infections including Necrotizing Fasciitis, Osteomyelitis
Infectious disease consult for DRMC Hospital in Palm Springs.
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Ramzi Asfour, MD

Board-Certified Top Infectious Disease Specialist

Praxis Infectious Diseases

Henderson, Nevada
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - COVID-19, nursing homes, long term care, sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, infections, surgical site infections, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, consulting, insurance, case review, medical malpractice, standards of care, bacterial or viral infections, outbreak management, MoCA
Ramzi Asfour, MD, is board-certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine (Volunteer) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). In addition to his 20+ years of extensive private practice, Dr. Asfour has privileges at five California hospitals (Alameda County Medical Center, Alameda Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Sutter Eden Medical Center, and Mammoth Hospital). Dr. Asfour has worked for the World Health Organization in Geneva in the HIV / AIDS department, developing training programs for doctors in HIV. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Asfour also advises hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and businesses on infection control, including outbreak control and COVID-19, and antimicrobial stewardship. Dr. Asfour has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide clear, independent opinions on matters involving: Medical malpractice, standards of care, sepsis,...
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Ira A Gurland, MD

East Brunswick, New Jersey
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - COVID 19, HIV, AIDS, surgical infections, necrotizing fasciitis, prosthetic joint infection, diabetic foot infection, bacteremia, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, prostatitis, cellulitis, wound, vaccine, Lyme disease, antibiotics, fungal infections, bacterial infections, travel medicine
I am a board certified infectious diseases physician and internist in active clinical practice in central New Jersey for 25 years. I have had the privilege of being retained for independent medical evaluations in a variety of cases. The goals of these examinations have included evaluating the merits of a case for trial, evaluating insurer’s liability, workman’s compensation, and medical malpractice. Diagnoses involved in these matters have included COVID-19 infections, Legionnaires disease exposure, diabetic foot infection leading to limb loss, surgical site infections, orthopedic hardware infections, necrotizing fasciitis, cellulitis, pneumonia, wound care, food-borne infections, HIV and many others. I have the ability to break down complex medical jargon and make it understandable. I am willing to provide redacted reports. In the last 8 years, I have evaluated hundreds of cases, written more than 100 reports, and testified at deposition and trial more than 25 times for both th...
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Richard Snepar, MD, FACP, FIDSA

East Brunswick, New Jersey
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - COVID-19, sepsis, endocarditis, bacteremia, bacterial infections, virus, MRSA, urinary tract infections, surgical infections, sexually transmitted infections, necrotizing fasciitis, osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infections, spine infections, device-related infections, nursing home infections
I am a board-certified infectious disease physician and internist. I am active in a busy clinical practice in New Jersey. I am an attending at three hospitals and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have been doing expert medical reviews for over 10 years. I am comfortable evaluating the merits of a case both for plaintiff and defense. I am comfortable with deposition and trial testimony. Clinically I consult and manage infectious diseases in outpatients and hospitalized patients including the emergency room and ICU. I also consult and manage patients in long-term care facilities and nursing homes. These reviews have included but are not limited to: COVID-19, sepsis, septic shock, endocarditis, bacteremia, bacterial infections including MRSA, diabetic foot infections, urinary tract infections, surgical infections and complications of surgery, viral infections, necrotizing fasciitis, osteomyelitis, spine infections, prostheti...
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Robert Husney, MD

Award Winning Expert in Infectious Diseases

Robert Husney MD PC

New Jersey
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - HIV care, Pneumonia, cellulitis, Sepsis, septic shock, Decubitus ulcers, vancomycin toxicity, necrotizing fasciitis, meningitis, abdominal abscess, hospital-acquired infections, fungal infections, delayed diagnosis of infection, bacterial infections, MRSA, Lyme disease, Septic arthritis, IME, STD's , Surgical site infections
Clinical Assistant Attending at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Member, Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) Recognized as a Super Doctor in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 2024 , 2025 and 2026 Recognized as a 2016, 2017 and 2018 Super Doctor, in the Rising Star Edition Recognized as 'Top Physician' by Consumer Research Council of America Listed in Best in New York Magazine in 2025 for excellence in Medicine Fully Licensed in NY and NJ Dual board-certified Infectious Disease expert witness with experience in both plaintiff and defense litigation, including trial testimony. Trusted by multiple law firms, with references available upon request. Recognized for providing clear, objective, and thoroughly supported expert opinions with timely turnaround.
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Yoram A. Puius, MD, PhD, FAST

Infectious Diseases Expert - Full Professor

Bronx, New York
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - Surgical infections, Orthopedic infections, Endocarditis, Pneumonia, Necrotizing fasciitis, Osteomyelitis, Diabetic foot infections, Meningitis, Urinary tract infections, Fungal infections, Pneumonia, Clostridium difficile, Transplant infections, Intensive Care Unit infections, Oncology infections, Sepsis
I am a board-certified adult Infectious Diseases physician and internist, as well as a full Professor of Medicine at a major medical school. In my busy clinical practice I treat complex bacterial, fungal, and viral infections in the inpatient and outpatient settings. I have special expertise in infections in transplant recipients and other immunocompromised hosts. I am also an experienced educator, teaching trainees on rounds and frequently lecturing in the hospital and at other institutions. I am the recipient of a number of professional honors, I have an extensive publication record, and am an editorial board member for leading journals in infectious diseases and transplantation. I am an experienced medical expert witness and have been reviewing cases since 2010 for both defense and plaintiffs. I have worked with more than 50 different law firms in CT, GA, IA, IN, IL, ME, MI, NJ, NM, NY, and PA, and had multiple repeat clients. My broad expertise in infectious diseases has ...
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Mark Winther, MD, FACEP

Emergency Physician and ER Administrator

New York Physicians Medical Legal Consulting, LLC.

Guilderland, New York
Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration - Sepsis, septic shock, alcohol related injuries, telemedicine, nurse practitioner and physician assistant supervision, decubitus ulcers, COVID-19, heart attack, TIA, stroke, airway management, necrotizing fasciitis, appendicitis, testicular torsion, ectopic pregnancy, pulmonary embolism, suicide
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Experienced Clinician and Expert Witness, Prior Department Chair and Hospital Medical Director, ED Director, Urgent Care Medical Director. Experience in over 80 cases Emergency Medicine Residency Trained; Columbia Medical School Faculty Developed physician assistant and nurse practitioner emergency medicine fellowship. ATLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certified X-License DEA Certification Trained EMT, EMS Medical Director Experience in Level II Trauma Center & Stroke Center, rural and critical access hospitals and urgent care centers. Interests: Sepsis/Septic Shock, necrotizing fasciitis, alcohol related injuries, Heart attack/MI care, resuscitation, airway management, telemedicine, quality oversite and training of physician assistants (PA-C), and nurse practitioners (NP) in emergency care. Skilled in utilization of video laryngoscopy for emergency airway management Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses. *Responsive and Easily...
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Robert Husney, MD

Award Winning Expert in Infectious Diseases

Robert Husney MD PC

Brooklyn, New York
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - HIV care, Pneumonia, cellulitis, Sepsis, septic shock, Decubitus ulcers, vancomycin toxicity, necrotizing fasciitis, meningitis, abdominal abscess, hospital-acquired infections, fungal infections, delayed diagnosis of infection, bacterial infections, MRSA, Lyme disease, Septic arthritis, IME, STD's , Surgical site infections
Clinical Assistant Attending at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Member, Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) Recognized as a Super Doctor in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 2024 , 2025 and 2026 Recognized as a 2016, 2017 and 2018 Super Doctor, in the Rising Star Edition Recognized as 'Top Physician' by Consumer Research Council of America Listed in Best in New York Magazine in 2025 for excellence in Medicine Fully Licensed in NY and NJ Dual board-certified Infectious Disease expert witness with experience in both plaintiff and defense litigation, including trial testimony. Trusted by multiple law firms, with references available upon request. Recognized for providing clear, objective, and thoroughly supported expert opinions with timely turnaround.
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Igor Melnychuk, MD, CLT

Wound Care & Infectious Disease Expert

Chief, Wound Care Department, Charles George VAMC

Asheville, North Carolina
Wound Care, Infectious Diseases - Sepsis, septic shock, surgical infections, prosthetic joint infections, necrotizing fasciitis, COVID-19, lymphedema, osteomyelitis, pressure ulcer, bedsore, decubitus, diabetic foot ulcer, leg amputation, retained wound dressings, wound vac, burns, nursing homes, assisted living, cause of death
I am actively practicing Wound Care and Infectious Diseases and have nearly two decades of experience in both areas. I have worked in various practice settings and am knowledgeable about corresponding standards of care. I provide expertise and have testified in both Wound Care and Infectious Disease-related cases. I teach medical and nursing students and perform peer reviews for wound care, infectious disease, and hospital epidemiology journals. Besides being Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and CMET-certified in Wound Care, I am also Board Certified in Internal Medicine. In addition, I hold certifications in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Lymphedema Therapy. I ranked in the top 10% of doctors in training nationally and have stayed current with general medical topics throughout my career as a subspecialist. In 2022, I received a national award for Outstanding Contributions to Wound Care. I am also an NPIAP group member for the development of the 2025 edition of "Prevention and ...
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Ajay Kohli, MD, JD, FAAEM

Emergency Medicine Physician - Duke Faculty

Durham, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine - MI, heart attack, myocardial infarction, stroke, sepsis, cellulitis, infection, abdominal pain, chest pain, appendicitis, necrotizing fasciitis, shortness of breath, cardiac arrest, small bowel obstruction, kidney stone, airway, airway management, central line
I am currently practicing as a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Duke University Hospital, where I have serve as a faculty and have worked for 9 years, as well as the Durham VA Hospital. I completed my residency training at Emory Healthcare/Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA and am an experienced educator, having taught medical students, PA students, nursing students and resident physicians. I am also a former attorney and previously worked as a corporate lawyer at a large international firm in New York City and currently teach various medicolegal topics. I have served as an expert reviewer for numerous medical malpractice cases.
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Karen D Serrano

Karen D. Serrano, MD Emergency Medicine Physician

University of North Carolina Department of Emergency Medicine

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine - Sexual assault, Stroke, Necrotizing fasciitis, Angioedema, Orthopedic injuries, Critical care, Sepsis, Pulmonary embolism, Intubation, Head trauma, Trauma, Cardiovascular disease, Aortic dissection, Ectopic pregnancy, Myocardial infarction, Meningitis, Anaphylaxis, Seizures, Failure to diagnose
Dr. Karen Serrano, MD, is a board-certified, actively practicing emergency medicine physician with 15 years clinical experience in a broad range of practice settings. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospital, a Level 1 trauma and tertiary care referral center in Chapel Hill, NC. Her experience spans high-acuity academic centers as well as community and rural hospitals, giving her a broad perspective on emergency care in diverse medical settings. She is an experienced educator, playing a vital role in training emergency medicine residents and medical students. Her areas of expertise include emergency medicine malpractice, failure to diagnose, treatment delays, trauma and critical care, toxicology, cardiovascular disease/myocardial infarction, stroke, and sepsis. She also has specialized knowledge in sexual assault evaluations and forensic medicine. Dr. Serrano is a published author in Tintinalli’s Emergency Medi...
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Shirin Mazumder, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, AAHIVS

Infectious Diseases Physician

Memphis, Tennessee
Infectious Diseases - Osteomyelitis, necrotizing fasciitis, cellulitis, surgical infections, blood stream infections, infections in immunocompromised hosts, COVID-19, urinary tract infections, transplant infectious disease, HIV, brain abscess, pneumonia, sepsis, staphylococcal infections, streptococcal infections, fungi
Dr. Mazumder holds active board certifications in infectious disease and internal medicine and is in active clinical practice for over a decade. She is a tenured associate professor of medicine at a large academic teaching hospital and also serves as the program director of the infectious disease fellowship training program. She received her medical degree from Rush Medical College, completed internal medicine residency at Rush and infectious disease fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Mazumder has extensive experience with a various infectious diseases including osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infections, diabetic foot ulcers, sepsis, COVID-19, pneumonia, HIV, surgical site infections, urinary tract infections, central nervous system infections, fungal infections, staphylococcal infections, blood stream infections, endocarditis, infectious due to multi-drug resistant organisms and infection control. She has published over 30 articles in various med...
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Anthony R Flores, MD, MPH, PhD

Pediatric ID | Tenured Professor | Nationwide

Nashville, Tennessee
Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Public Health - Pediatric infectious disease, Sepsis, Neonatal sepsis, Meningitis, Standard of care, Pediatric malpractice, Failure to diagnose, Group A Streptococcus, Group B Streptococcus, MRSA, Necrotizing fasciitis, Toxic shock syndrome, Neonatal infection, Antimicrobial stewardship, Healthcare-associated infection, Vaccine injury
Anthony R. Flores, MD, MPH, PhD is a board-certified Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialist and tenured Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he also serves as Division Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. He holds triple advanced degrees — MD, MPH, and PhD — and brings more than 15 years of clinical, academic, and research experience to medical-legal consultation. Areas of Expertise Sepsis and septic shock · Neonatal and pediatric bacterial infections · Meningitis (bacterial and viral) · Group A Streptococcus (GAS) and Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections · Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA · Necrotizing fasciitis · Toxic shock syndrome · Antimicrobial prescribing and resistance · Healthcare-associated infections · Vaccine-related evaluation · Standards of care in pediatric infectious diseases Expert Witness Services Dr. Flores provides independent expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense counsel, including case merit evaluation, medical re...