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Osteomyelitis Expert Witnesses

Osteomyelitis 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 osteomyelitis. The osteomyelitis expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand Surgery, Hospital Administration, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Homes, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics, Pharmaceutical Regulation, Plastic Surgery, and Podiatry.

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Jessica Arneson, DPM

Double Boarded Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgeon

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Total Ankle Replacement / Arthroplasty, Foot And Ankle Surgery, Limb Salvage, Diabetic Foot, Osteomyelitis, Vascular Disease, Failed Surgery, Complications, Rearfoot Reconstruction, Bunionectomy, Nerve Injury, Charcot, Amputation, Malpractice, Standard of Care, Trauma, Fractures, Infection, Revision

Expertise Overview I am a double board-certified surgical podiatrist specializing in high-complexity reconstructive surgery, total ankle replacement, and advanced limb salvage. With a foundation in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania and specialized training at the world’s leading limb preservation and orthopedic institutions, I provide authoritative expert testimony and meticulous case reviews. I am uniquely comfortable with the legal process and the rigors of cross-examination, having been raised in a legal environment by a Supreme Court attorney. Elite Clinical Training & Education Fellowship: The CORE Institute. Completed a premier orthopedic rearfoot and ankle reconstructive fellowship with a heavy emphasis on total ankle replacements and complex deformity correction. Residency: Georgetown University Hospital. Served as Chief Resident at one of the world’s elite limb salvage institutions. My training focused on an integrative approach involving orthopedic, vasc...

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Michael Krosin, MD

Castro Valley, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery - Fracture, infection, nonunion, ankle, knee replacement, hip replacement, revision, arthroplasty, osteomyelitis, malunion, orthopedic trauma

My name is Michael Krosin, MD. I am an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in a high volume clinical and academic practice. I have been in practice for ten years. My clinical focus is orthopedic trauma surgery including complex and revision fracture care, infections and post traumatic deformity. In addition I have a busy elective practice in primary and revision hip and knee replacement as well as elective foot and ankle surgery. I am involved in teaching nationally as well as with my residents and am regarded as an engaging and thoughtful teacher with excellent interpersonal relationships and presence. I have several published articles in peer-reviewed journals, have served on quality committees and ethics committees, and spent several years as Departmental Chair. I am still 100% clinical inclusive of my teaching duties. I find medico-legal work to be very engaging and have finally found the space for a greater involvement in my practice. I have a commitment to the highest standar...

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David Joel Witt, MD, FIDSA, CIC

Infectious Disease & Emergency Med Expert

San Rafael, California

Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine - Internal Medicine, Tropical Medicine, Infection Control, Clinical, COVID-19, Vaccines, Transplant, MRSA, Fungal infection, Emergency medicine, ER, Sepsis, meningitis, Epidemiologist, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Osteomyelitis, infection

Dr. Witt is an Infectious Disease Specialist and the former regional hospital epidemiologist with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan and residency and fellowship at The Boston City Hospital in Boston, MA. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He has been board-certified in Emergency Medicine and is board-certified in Tropical Medicine and Infection Control. He has also been board-certified in Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases. He has been on the faculty of the Schools of Medicine and Nursing at the University of California at San Francisco.

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Elena R Milosavljevic, MD, MA

Diagnostic Radiologist & Breast Imaging Specialist

Loma Linda, California

Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Emergency Radiology, Breast Imaging, MISSED CANCER, Abdominal Imaging, Osteomyelitis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Appendicitis, Pneumothorax, Back and Spine Imaging, Contrast Reaction, Spinal cord, Fracture, MRI, Ultrasound, CT scan, X-ray, Breast Cancer, Mammography, Delayed Diagnosis, Case Merit Review

I am a board-certified, actively practicing general diagnostic and breast imaging radiologist with experience in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center setting. My clinical background provides attorneys with practical, real-world expertise across the full spectrum of diagnostic imaging, including X-ray, ultrasound, CT, PET-CT, and MRI, as well as specialized breast imaging services such as mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies, and preoperative localization procedures. I provide medicolegal case review for both plaintiff and defense matters, with a focus on clear, objective analysis of imaging findings, standard-of-care issues, causation, missed or delayed diagnoses, follow-up recommendations, and communication of critical results. My goal is to help attorneys quickly understand the radiology issues in a case, identify strengths and weaknesses, and translate complex imaging questions into reports and testimony that are precise, credible, and easy to ...

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Anuj Malik, MD, MS

Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Physician

California

Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Prosthetic joint infection, MRSA, Staphylococcus, Osteomyelitis, Spinal infections, Meningitis, Brain abscess, HIV, Hep C, Stevens Johnson syndrome, Pneumonia, UTI, COVID, Critical Care, Breast cancer, Delayed diagnosis, Pneumothorax, Wrongful death, Disability

I finished medical school in India, and then completed a Masters in Science / immunology at University of Massachusetts in Amherst MA. Subsequently, I pursued Internal Medicine training for three years, followed by working as a hospitalist for approximately four years. This was followed by an Infectious diseases fellowship at University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, a two year program. I have been working in Infectious diseases for approximately 10 years. I have been a principal investigator for approximately 15 clinical trials related to COVID 19, published articles on COVID 19 and in the atrial fibrillation space, performed over 14000 urgent care cases on line with MD Live Inc., and performed peer review services for approximately 16 years. I have consulted on medical malpractice cases multiple times and have given depositions and provided testimony at trial. I have reviewed multiple other cases which were ultimately settled or not taken further by the plaintiff's counsel. I am ...

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Andres Romero, MD

Double Board-Certified Infectious Disease MD

Redwood city , California

Infectious Diseases, Hospital Administration - Standard of care, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired infection, Surgical site infection, Post-operative infection, Endocarditis, Bacteremia, Osteomyelitis, Spine/Joint Infection, Device/Port infection, Infection prevention, Wound management, Nursing home infection, Antibiotic complications, Food poisoning, Meningitis, Immunocompromised

Dr. Andres Romero is a double-board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, with an active California medical license. He completed Internal Medicine residency training at Yale–New Haven Hospital and Infectious Diseases fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with focused experience in immunocompromised patients. He maintains an active clinical practice across hospital, outpatient, wound care, and post-acute settings, caring for patients with complex infectious diseases. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Romero serves as Chief Health Officer at a full-service acute care hospital. He has leadership experience in infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, peer review, patient safety, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based policy implementation. He works closely with the hospital, Emergency Department, and Intensive Care Unit teams on infection-related protocols, standards of care, and effor...

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Daniel Z. Uslan, MD, MBA

Los Angeles, California

Infectious Diseases - Infection Control, Infection Prevention, Clostridium Difficile, Meningitis, Sepsis, Surgical Infection, Bacteria, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia, Abdominal Infections, Endocarditis, Hospital Infections

Dr. Uslan is a board-certified infectious disease specialist and serves as chief of infection prevention at a major academic teaching hospital. Dr. Uslan has extensive experience with diagnosis, management, and treatment of a wide range of infectious diseases including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, meningitis, endocarditis, and osteomyelitis. He received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in infectious diseases at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Uslan has a particular interest in hospital infections, infections due to multi-drug resistant organisms, prevention of infections/infection control, and appropriate antibiotic use.

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Pedram Zendehrouh, MD, PhD, FACS

Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Pressure injuries, pressure ulcers, bed sores, decubitus, wound care, foot wounds, diabetic foot, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, trauma wounds, burn wounds, Wound VAC, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, skin subsitutes, osteomyelitis, late radiation effects, debridement, wound infection

Dr. Zendehrouh was the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Healogics, LLC, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services with over 600 hospital based wound care centers, near 300 employed practice professionals, approximately 3,500 panel physicians, treating over 300,000 wound care patients annually and has healed nearly 4 million wounds. He served as lead physician on the Healogics Professional Liability/Medical Negligence Claim Review Committee. Dr. Zendehrouh is a Yale-trained, Board Certified in General Surgery with experience as Trauma surgeon and Burn Surgeon in a Level I Trauma Center. His extensive experience in wound healing includes: - Pressure injuries/ulcer - Diabetic lower extremity wounds - Venous leg ulcers - Arterial Ulcers - Atypical Ulcers - Surgical wounds - Trauma wounds - Burn wounds Additionally he has extensive experience in hyperbaric oxygen therapy for severe wounds and other applicable conditions. Dr. Zendehrouh has experience as an ...

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Michael J Cascio, MD, UHM, CWS

Wound & Hyperbaric Medical Legal Consultants, LLC

Bradenton, Florida

Wound Care - Hyperbaric, HBO, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Venous Ulcer, Pressure Ulcer, Decubitus Ulcer, Bed sore, Skin tear, Debridement, Osteomyelitis, Chronic Wound, Acute Wound, Ulcer, Wound, Gangrene, Hyperbaric Medicine

Dr. Michael Cascio is a Physician, board certified in Family Medicine and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (UHM). He is also a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS). He has been practicing wound care and hyperbaric medicine full time for approximately 17 years. He has provided wound care to patients in multiple settings, including hospital outpatient wound centers, acute and long term acute care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.

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Ari Frenkel, MD MPH

Infectious Disease Expert Witness (FL TX AL)

Boca Raton, Florida

Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, delayed antibiotics, delayed diagnosis, Epidural abscess, Endocarditis, Bacteremia, MRSA, C. DIFF, Osteomyelitis, Septic Arthritis, Healthcare associated infection, CLABSI, Meningitis, Failure to diagnose, Necrotizing, Septic shock, Prosthetic device infection, Failure to act on test result, Failure to follow up, Surgical

Board-certified Infectious Disease expert witness with over 17 years of combined clinical and leadership experience with a focus on infectious disease management and standard of care. Expertise includes failure to diagnose infection, sepsis management, delayed antibiotic therapy, and hospital-acquired infections. Readily available to be retained for case review, deposition, and trial testimony as an infectious disease expert witness in cases involving sepsis, failure to diagnose, delayed treatment, and infection-related complications. I evaluate deviation from the standard of care and causation in complex infectious disease cases. Case focus includes: - Failure or delay in diagnosis of infection and sepsis - Delayed or inappropriate antibiotic therapy (standard of care) - Hospital-acquired infections: CLABSI, MRSA, C. difficile - Failure to obtain an infectious disease consult - Bacteremia, endocarditis, osteomyelitis - Epidural abscess and meningitis mismanagement - Device/prost...

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Joseph Borrelli, Jr., MD, MBA

Palm Harbor, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery - total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, complications associated with total joint arthroplasty, fractures, infections of the musculoskeletal system, compartment syndromes, osteomyelitis, arthritis, joint replacement, fracture nonunion, fracture malunion, PTOA

Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 3 decades of active clinical practice experience. Award winning Professor of orthopedic surgery at major medical centers including the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; The Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University, Weill College of Medicine,NY, NY; Washington University in St. Louis; and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX. Decades long experience in teaching medical students, orthopedic surgery residents and orthopedic trauma fellows. Invited lecturer on a host of orthopedic surgery issues locally, nationally and internationally. Widely published in multiple orthopedic surgery peer-reviewed journals, recognized researcher, author and medical editor of textbooks and professional journals. Experienced expert witness in multiple medical malpractice cases, including personal injury cases for the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida and Veteran's Claims and Appeals speciali...

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Orlando Cedeno, DPM

Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgery Expert Wounds

Abacoa Podiatry/ Pharmakon/Regen Ortho

Jupiter, Florida

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Wound Care - diabetic foot ulcer, wound care negligence, foot infection, osteomyelitis, podiatric surgery, achilles rupture, expert witness, Compartment syndrome, Delayed diagnosis, standard of care, amputation, Charcot foot, peripheral vascular disease, pressure ulcer, post-op complication, CRPS, medical malpractice, Trauma foot ankle

Dr. Orlando Cedeno is a board-certified podiatric physician specializing in foot and ankle surgery and advanced wound care. He is the founder of Abacoa Podiatry & Leg Vein Center in Jupiter, Florida, where he provides comprehensive care for complex lower extremity conditions, including diabetic limb salvage, infections, and surgical pathology. Dr. Cedeno has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of diabetic foot ulcers, osteomyelitis, peripheral vascular disease, Charcot neuroarthropathy, and post-operative complications. His clinical practice focuses on both conservative and surgical treatment of foot and ankle pathology, with an emphasis on preventing amputation and optimizing functional outcomes. He is actively involved in multidisciplinary care, working closely with vascular surgery, internal medicine, and wound care teams to manage high-risk patients. His expertise includes evaluation of standard of care, delayed or missed diagnosis, surgical decision-making, a...

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Anuj Malik, MD, MS

Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Physician

Alpharetta , Georgia

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Jeffrey O. Anglen, MD

Experienced Orthopedic Surgery Expert

Indianapolis, Indiana

Orthopedic Surgery - Fractures, orthopedic, Orthopedic Trauma, bone or joint injury, dislocation, bone or joint infection, osteomyelitis, compartment syndrome, thrombosis, DVT, total joint replacement, hip, knee, motor vehicle accident, broken bone, orthopedic complication, nonunion, pulmonary embolism, fall, work comp

-Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) -Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and International Orthopaedic Trauma Association -Former Specialty Society President, Academic Department Chair and Director of the ABOS - Currently or recently Licensed in 14 states - Published >100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters - practice experience in a variety of hospital types - Specializing in fractures, dislocations, trauma, joint replacement, infection, complications of orthopedic surgery, compartment syndrome, DVT/PE following surgery, musculoskeletal infection, all aspects of orthopedic or musculoskeletal care I have done medicolegal consulting for over 25 years for both plaintiff and defense, as an adjunct to my surgical practice. I have testified successfully at trial several times, even more depositions and reports. The majority of my career has been in academic medicine, where I not only had a busy surgical practice in orthopaedic t...

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David B Ross, MD, PhD, MBI

Infectious Disease Physician & Former FDA Reviewer

David B Ross MD PHD MBI LLC

Baltimore, Maryland

Pharmaceutical Regulation, Infectious Diseases - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), drug/biologics safety/labeling/post-marketing surveillance, FDA drug/biologics regulations/procedures/applications (INDs/NDAs/BLAs), clinical trials, drug development, pharmacy compounding, HIV, MRSA, antibiotics, hepatitis, osteomyelitis, influenza, C. difficile

Dr. Ross is a Yale fellowship-trained, board-certified infectious disease physician with expertise in clinical medicine, pharmaceutical development and regulation, and public health . An active clinician in practice for over 30 years, he provides patient care in the areas of infectious disease and primary care. Dr. Ross received his undergraduate degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University and his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency training at NYU Medical Center and infectious disease fellowship training at Yale University. Dr. Ross also holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from NYU, and a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Informatics from Oregon Health & Sciences University. Dr. Ross spent 10 years at the FDA’s Center of Drug Evaluation and Review (CDER) as a medical officer, senior medical reviewer, medical team leader, and new drug review office management official. He has extremely br...

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James J Drinane, DO

Hand & Upper Extremity and Plastic Surgery Expert

James Drinane Professional Services

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery - nerve injury, burn, wounds, tendon injury, brachial plexus, fractures, arthritis, trauma, deformity, birth injury, infection, compartment syndrome, osteomyelitis, workers compensation, Independent Medical Examinations and IMEs, hand, wrist, elbow, complex regional pain syndrome, causation

Areas of service: • Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) • Medical Records Review • Causation analysis • Functional capacity and impairment evaluations • Disability and impairment ratings • Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) determinations • Work-related and repetitive use injuries • Gillette injuries • Record reviews • Deposition and trial testimony I am a board certified hand and upper extremity specialist and plastic surgeon. I am fellowship trained in orthopedic hand surgery. I have extensive and specialized training in a multitude of acute and chronic conditions in the upper limb. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities including fractures, muscle, tendon, ligament injuries, nerve injuries, and arthritis among others. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of plastic surgery related conditions of the head and neck, body, upper and lower extremities as well. I am well versed in the treatment of burns...

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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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Andrew L. Knapp, DO, CWS

Andrew L. Knapp, DO, CWS, PC

Las Vegas, Nevada

Wound Care, Emergency Medicine - Wound Care, Diabetic Ulcers, Arterial Ulcers, Venous Stasis Ulcers, Bed Sores, Pressure Ulcers, Decubitus Ulcers, Lymphedema, Burns, Calciphylaxis, Hyperbaric Medicine, Osteomyelitis, Radiation Tissue Injury, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health

I am an experienced medical expert, board certified in both Wound Care and Emergency Medicine. Since 2006, I have practice Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine exclusively in numerous clinical settings. I have been the medical director of an outpatient hospital wound center, and a long term acute care hospital. I have practiced in multiple skilled nursing facilities, and founded a private practice wound center in Redding, CA. I have experience in both plaintiff and defense representation.

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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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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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Gary Mak, MD, FAAP

NEONATAL RESUSCITATION & PEDIATRIC EXPERT

PLAINVIEW, New York

Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Neonatal resuscitation, Birth injury, GBS sepsis, Hypoglycemia, Kernicterus, Erb Palsy, Brachial Plexus, HIE, Volvulus, Missed delayed wrong diagnosis, BRUE or ALTE, Late preterm, Subgaleal hemorrhage, Nursery, NICU, Shoulder Dystocia, Septic joint, Hip dysplasia, Osteomyelitis, Status Asthmaticus

-Double board-certified pediatric hospitalist and pediatrician -8+ years of clinical practice (plus 3 years of residency) -1,000+ high-risk deliveries attended -Level II NICU -Nursery -Pediatric consultation in the Emergency Department -Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) instructor -Clinical Associate Professor -Editor-in-Chief I am available via call, text, and email, 24/7. If I missed you, expect a reply within 8 hours.

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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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Seana Rutherford, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWS, WCC

Board Certified Wound Specialist NP

Legal Wound Care Consulting

Cleveland, Ohio

Wound Care, Nurse Practitioner - pressure injuries, vascular wounds, non-healing wounds, burns, atypical ulcer, nursing homes, arterial ulcers, biologics, osteomyelitis, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, negative pressure wound therapy, wound infection, decubitus ulcers, lymphedema, surgical wounds, wound debridement, stasis ulcers

Dr. Seana Rutherford is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and nationally recognized wound care expert with nearly 20 years of nursing experience and advanced clinical practice since 2015. She holds dual certifications as a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS®) through the American Board of Wound Management and as a Wound Care Certified (WCC) clinician through the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. Dr. Rutherford’s expertise spans the continuum of care, with direct clinical experience in hospital, home health, long-term care, and domiciliary settings. She is the founder of Healix Wound Care, a practice dedicated to the treatment of complex wounds in post-acute environments. Through master-level wound care certifications and first-hand clinical experience, Dr. Rutherford and her team at Legal Expert Wound Care Consultants provide comprehensive wound case reviews, expert witness statements, depositions, and testimony at trial. With astute knowledge of Minimum Data Set (MDS) d...

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Laurence Z Cane, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA

Ohio Foot and Ankle Specialists

Liberty Township, Ohio

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Bunion, Hammer toe, Osteomyelitis, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Charcot Deformity, Gangrene, Amputations, Foot Pain, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Neoplasm, Foot Infections, Complications, Wound Care, Standard of Care Expert, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Gout, Heel Spur, Reconstruction Surgery, Bone, Forensic

I am a native of Philadelphia, PA and pursued my undergraduate degree at Michigan State University. From there, I went to Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago, IL to earn my doctoral in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. I completed my three surgical residency in the Pittsburgh, PA area and subsequent 1 year fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery, limb salvage medicine and surgery, and external fixation in Youngstown, OH. I hold two board certifications with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in Foot surgery and Reconstructive/Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. I also hold board certification in wound care with American Profession Wound Care Association. I train consistently throughout the years on various products and companies that pertain to foot and ankle surgery. I currently hold directorship of Podiatry for the hospital I serve. I have significant experience in foot and ankle surgery, especially in the areas of the diabetic foot and ankle, bone and soft...

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Anuj Malik, MD, MS

Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Physician

Oklahoma

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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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Anuj Malik, MD, MS

Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Physician

Texas

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Edward R Rensimer, MD

Infectious Diseases; Inpatient & Outpatient

Rensimer & Associates

Houston, Texas

Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - Travel Medicine , UTI's, Mycobacterial Diseases, Soft Tissue Infections, Prosthetic Device Infxn, Malaria, Multi-Drug Resistant infections, Endocarditis, CNS Infxns, STDs, Osteomyelitis, Staphylococcal Infxns, Dental Infxns, Abdominal Infxns, Sepsis, MRSA, Pneumonia, Animal Bite Exposure/Infxns

ABIM Board-Certified: Internal Medicine ABIM Board-Certified: Infectious Diseases The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene: Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health The international Society of Travel Medicine: Certificate of Travel Health

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David J Miller, MD, PhD

Abrams, Wisconsin

Infectious Diseases - defendant, meningitis, tick, telemedicine, plaintiff, pneumonia, endocarditis, bacteremia, resistance, osteomyelitis, spine, transplant, surgical

I am a practicing infectious diseases physician in Wisconsin with nearly 25 years of clinical inpatient and outpatient experience in both academic and hospital-based private medical systems, and I have 10 years of experience as an expert witness in infectious disease-related medical-legal cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. During my medical career, I have diagnosed and treated thousands of patients with a wide array of infections, including bacteremia, endocarditis, meningitis and encephalitis, osteomyelitis and spinal infections, surgical site infections, pneumonia, tick-borne infections, HIV, transplant-related complications such as fungal infections, mycobacterial infections including tuberculosis, and infectious due to multi drug-resistant organisms such as methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA), carbapenem-resistant enterobacterales (CRE), and vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE). I am currently licensed in both Wisconsin and Michigan and I am board certified in both...

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Anuj Malik, MD, MS

Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Physician

Wisconsin