Opioid Overdose Expert Witnesses

Arizona

Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound - Stroke Trauma STEMI, AAA Aortic Dissection, Communication, Appendicitis, Lidocaine Toxicity, MI, Sepsis Meningitis Pneumonia UTI, Patient Safety, Pulmonary Embolism, Ectopic, Agitation Sedation, Opioid Overdose, Procedural, Epidural Abscess, Airway Management, Cardiac Arrest, Hemorrhage, Nerve Block, Mesenteric Ischemia, Fracture

Garrett Blumberg, MD, FACEP is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with 9+ years of experience. He is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), reflecting his commitment to excellence in emergency care. He hold a board-certified Focused Practice Designation in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography (AEMUS). Dr. Blumberg earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed both Emergency Medicine residency and Ultrasound fellowship at UT Southwestern, where he served as the Academic Chief Resident. His clinical experience spans Level I Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI centers as well as resource-limited critical access hospitals—providing a deep understanding of variable standards, workflows, and resource constraints in emergency care. Dr. Blumberg is a published author of peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters on emergency topics including agitation management, atrial fibrillation, and soft tissue infections such as necr...

Scottsdale , Arizona

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injury , Interventional Pain Management, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Nerve Blocks, Pain Management/Medicine, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural, Cervical Injections, Radiofrequency, Anesthesia, Opioid Prescribing, Opioid Overdose

Dr. Lynch is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained pain management physician and anesthesiologist, with 20 years’ experience treating all types of chronic pain conditions. Throughout his career, Dr. Lynch has been focused on providing comprehensive and evidenced-based treatment, with vigilant attention to the standard of care and best practices. He has managed pain practices in 15 different states and is currently licensed to practice in 19 states. Dr. Lynch continues to actively see patients in a clinical setting and perform interventional pain management procedures, including performing independent medical examinations. Dr. Lynch is also focused on research and the advancement of chronic pain treatment, publishing over 30 journal articles relevant to pain management, specifically regarding the use of interventional procedures and practice of comprehensive pain management with responsible opioid prescribing. He has taught extensively across the country to other physicia...

Temecula, California

Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound - Stroke Trauma STEMI, AAA Aortic Dissection, Communication, Appendicitis, Lidocaine Toxicity, MI, Sepsis Meningitis Pneumonia UTI, Patient Safety, Pulmonary Embolism, Ectopic, Agitation Sedation, Opioid Overdose, Procedural, Epidural Abscess, Airway Management, Cardiac Arrest, Hemorrhage, Nerve Block, Mesenteric Ischemia, Fracture

Garrett Blumberg, MD, FACEP is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with 9+ years of experience. He is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), reflecting his commitment to excellence in emergency care. He hold a board-certified Focused Practice Designation in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography (AEMUS). Dr. Blumberg earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed both Emergency Medicine residency and Ultrasound fellowship at UT Southwestern, where he served as the Academic Chief Resident. His clinical experience spans Level I Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI centers as well as resource-limited critical access hospitals—providing a deep understanding of variable standards, workflows, and resource constraints in emergency care. Dr. Blumberg is a published author of peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters on emergency topics including agitation management, atrial fibrillation, and soft tissue infections such as necr...

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Pharmacology, Toxicology - pharmacovigilance, drug error, drug overdose, adverse drug reaction, neuropharmaceutical, sedation, perioperative injury, medication error, anesthesia, opioid overdose, forensic, drug interaction, surgery, complication, patient monitoring, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug safety, postmortem, pharmacogenetics

SUMMARY Board-certified anesthesiologist and pharmacology expert with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience. Former Professor (now Professor Emeritus) of Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with deep expertise in drug mechanisms, anesthetic pharmacology, and chemistry Former anesthesiologist with UC San Francisco and with Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles Extensive NIH-funded research background. Almost 100 peer-reviewed publications, with drug development expertise. Available for expert witness services in pharmacology and toxicology with strengths in drug mechanisms, drug safety, and drug interactions EDUCATION Doctor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Master of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE California State Medical Board License No. G 67923 American Board of Anesthesiology No 22472 Drug Enforcement...

Watertown, Connecticut

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Clinical Pharmacist, Toxicology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Adverse Drug Events, Anticoagulation, Medication Error, Pharmacist Medical Malpractice, Drug Interaction, Pharmacokinetics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Intensive Care Unit, Alcohol

Dr. Perugini is a pharmacist with 14 years of experience. He initially started his career in retail pharmacy and eventually moved to the hospital setting as a clinical pharmacist. He is an adjust assistant professor at several pharmacy schools in his state. He has worked his way up to the position of Pharmacy Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator at his practice site. He is a member of several system-wide committees to help establish new protocols or therapies and to investigate medication error events and ways to reduce future errors. His knowledge is extensive, encompassing a wide range of areas, including infectious disease, emergency medicine, critical care, anticoagulation, neurology, oncology, cardiology, extravasation and more. As mentioned before, he serves as the clinical coordinator at his hospital, ensuring that any new clinical initiatives are properly executed at his practice site. This includes providing education and participating in committees to discuss ways to improve 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.

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 is the only Dual Board Certified Toxicologist and Psychopharmacologist in the nation, and the founder of Augsten Consulting. He has been qualified as an expert in Toxicology in both criminal and civil cases, providing clear, evidence-based opinions to attorneys representing plaintiffs and defendants alike. Dr. Augsten thoroughly analyzes environmental and chemical substances, including metals, pesticides, toxic gases, solvents, particulates, carcinogens, industrial chemicals, allergens, and natural toxins. His evaluations provide a comprehensive assessment of potential exposures and their impact on human health. His expertise extends to clinical and forensic toxicology, psychopharmacology, medication errors, drug overdose, opioid and substance-related matters, DUI, poisoning, and standard-of-care reviews. He routinely assists counsel in evaluating causation, exposure, dosing, and the pharmacological mechanisms underlying complex cases. Dr. Augsten also provide...

Potomac, Maryland

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Future medical care needs, Chronic Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulator, SCS, DRG, PNS, Pain Pump, Epidural injection, Radiofrequency, Future medical damages, Life care plan, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, Nerve Injury, Post-Operative Pain, spinal cord injury, Opioid overdose, Procedure Complication, Sacroiliac joint fusion, Causation

Dr. Jacobs is a triple board-certified physician in Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Occupational Medicine, with over 25 years of clinical experience. He is a U.S. Navy veteran who served as Director of Pain Medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and as a specialty consultant to the Navy Surgeon General and the White House Medical Unit. Dr. Jacobs previously served as an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, reflecting his strong commitment to education and academic medicine. He currently maintains an active clinical practice specializing in interventional pain management. Throughout his career, Dr. Jacobs has contributed to advancing the field through peer-reviewed publications, lectures at national medical conferences, and participation on the Guidelines Committee for the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Expert Witness Experience • Over the past 4 years, Dr. Jacobs has...

Austin, Texas

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Spinal Cord Stimulation Trials and Implants, Intrathecal Pumps, Epidural Injections, Nerve blocks, Radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal Injection Complications, Opioid Overdose, Management of High Opioid Legacy Patients, Methadone/Fentanyl/Oxycodone/Benzos, Urine Drug Testing, NP/PA Midlevel Supervision

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine physician specializing in comprehensive chronic pain care including interventional pain procedures as well as medication management including opioid therapy. I perform the full range of procedural therapies with a focus on neuromodulation/spinal cord stimulator implants, intrathecal pump management, spinal injections, epidurals, facet injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablations. I also have experience managing medications for legacy and higher risk pain patients. These are patients who may be on higher doses of opioids, are on a concurrent benzodiazepine, or may have a history of opioid misuse/aberrancies. Our practice is large, and I also supervise multiple physician assistant and nurse practitioners. I am double board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology. I completed my undergraduate and medical school degrees at Stanford University and then graduated from the Harvard hospitals, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigh...