Pacu Expert Witnesses

Pacu 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 pacu. The pacu expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Emergency Medical Services, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medical Management, Nurse, Nurse Anesthetist, and Oral Surgery.

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Andreas Plackis, MD

TRIPLE BOARD-CERTIFIED CARDIAC ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Little Rock, Arkansas
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiac Surgery, ACLS Code Blue, Airway ETT LMA, Arterial Line, Central Line, Awareness, Difficult Intubation, Drug Error, ECMO, Heart Transplant, Hypotension, Hypoxia, Sedation, Nerve Block, Spinal Epidural, Preoperative, PACU, Positioning, Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
BOOK A FREE LITIGATION CONSULT TO DISCUSS YOUR SURGICAL CASE: calendly.com/plackismd SAME-DAY RESPONSE: Text/Call: (501) 570-6687. Email: plackismd@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: • OVERVIEW: Award-winning, Vanderbilt-trained, triple board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist. • CERTIFICATIONS: Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology and Cardiac Anesthesiology) and National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography) • PRACTICE: Robust general and cardiac anesthesia full-time clinical practice. Provides care for complex patients at the only heart transplant center in Arkansas. One of a select few Arkansas anesthesiologists who provides TEE imaging guidance for numerous structural heart interventions. • ACHIEVEMENT: Top 1-3%ile national ranking compared to peers in all eligible American Board of Anesthesiology licensing and training examinations. • EDUCATION: Experienced public speaker and presenter with numerous local...
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Paul Sayegh, BSN, RN, LNC

Pre-op/PACU/Phase II Recovery Nurse Expert

San Francisco , California
Nurse - PACU, Recovery Room, Pre-op, Perioperative, IV, Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Ear Nose & Throat (ENT), Surgical Oncology, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Pulmonary (bronchoscopy), Transgender Care, Surgical Wound, Surgical Dressings, Pain, Patient safety, Medication Administration, Plastic Surgery, Nurse
I’m a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of hands-on clinical experience, with expertise in perioperative nursing, from pre-op assessment and preparation to PACU and Phase II recovery. My background includes a foundation in Medical/Surgical ICU and critical care, giving me a well-rounded perspective on patient safety, clinical protocols, and acute care management. In recent years, I’ve transitioned my clinical insight into the legal field, providing Legal Nurse Consulting and Expert Witness services to support attorneys and legal teams on cases involving healthcare delivery, standards of care, and medical outcomes. I bring clarity and credibility to complex medical issues by bridging my practical experience with the needs of legal professionals. My specialties include PACU protocols, perioperative workflows, airway and pain management, and comprehensive patient education throughout the surgical continuum. I’m passionate about patient advocacy, clinical accuracy, and ensuring the ...
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Steve C. Yun, MD

Orange, California
Anesthesiology, Oral Surgery - Anesthesia, Anesthesia malpractice, Anesthesiology malpractice, dental anesthesia, surgery, wrongful death, preoperative preparation, regional anesthesia, ambulatory anesthesia, office anethesia, PACU, airway management, propofol/diprivan, intubation injuries, oral surgery
Board-certified anesthesiologist with full-time clinical practice. Physician of Excellence Award. AAAASF Surveyor. Dental Board of CA Examiner. National High School Debate and Forensics champion.
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ANNE MCADAM, MSN, RN

PACU RN, Expert Witness

McAdam Healthcare Consulting

San Marcos, California
Nurse, Critical Care Surgery - Registered Nurse, PACU, post anesthesia, critical care, general surgery, plastic surgery, urology, OB-GYN, orthopedics, robotic, medications, laparoscopic, spinal surgery, pain procedures, eye surgery, ambulatory surgery, colorectal, education, competencies
Anne McAdam has been a California registered nurse for 21 years and has served in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit. She also worked as a Nurse Educator in a women’s acute care unit and recovery room, where she trained nurses and contributed to the development and revision of nursing competencies and policies and procedures. In the recovery room, she worked in various capacities including bedside clinician, charge nurse and preceptor to students, new graduates and transferring nurses. In 2008, she worked as an adjunct faculty member at National University where she was a lecture professor for Medical Surgical Nursing III. She currently cares for a variety of inpatient and outpatient postoperative patients in an ambulatory care center recovery room.
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Keith J Chamberlin, MD MBA FASA

Award-Winning Anesthesiologist-Fmr. Chief of Staff

Chamberlin Health, Inc.

SAN RAFAEL, California
Anesthesiology, Medical Management - Central Line, Difficult Airway, Anesthesia Positioning, Capnography, Pre-operative Anesthesia, Ambulatory Surgery, Laryngospasm, Propofol, PACU, Nurse Anesthetist, Colonoscopy, Intubation, Difficult airway, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, post anesthesia discharge, prone position, NORA (Non-OR anesthesia sites), ASA 3 and 4
Award-winning anesthesiologist in active clinical practice. Georgetown educated. Former Dartmouth Faculty. Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Extensive administrative experience including quality, safety, policies and procedures and credentialling. Former Hospital Chief of Staff. Former CEO of multiple medical groups and an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Decorated United States Army veteran. Experienced expert witness at both deposition and trial.
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Divya Chander, MD, PhD

D. Chander LLC

San Francisco, California
Anesthesiology - difficult airway, intubation, brain injury / brain damage, hypoxia, hypotension, residual paralysis, narcotics, oversedation, aspiration, PACU, neurosurgical anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, awareness under anesthesia, brain monitoring, ENT anesthesia, Intraoperative visual loss, drug errors
Dr. Chander is a board certified anesthesiologist and neuroscientist (PhD). She served on the Stanford Anesthesiology faculty for 8 years. At Stanford, her areas of expertise and teaching included general surgery, neurosurgical, ENT/head & neck, orthopedic, and obstetric anesthesia. She has extensive experience with propofol sedation and total IV anesthesia, +/- brain monitoring, and difficult airway. She has trained residents in the OR, on labor & delivery, and through didactic teaching. Over the past several years, Dr. Chander continues to practice anesthesia at several Bay Area hospitals (including a level 1 trauma center). Dr. Chander has also co-founded 2 companies in the healthcare space, in neuro-ICU diagnostics, and creating a platform for integration for public health data. She served on a NASA task force for COVID19, and a global pandemic resilience task force, which she co-chaired and directed. In 2020, she was appointed a Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Council. Dr. Chan...
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Dustin H Lugod, RN, BSN

Emergency Medicine and PACU Registered Nurse

San Marcos, California
Nurse, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency, Trauma, Trauma Nurse, PACU, CPR, Recovery, general surgery, Perioperative, Massive Transfusion Protocol, medical record review, medication errors, robotics, sepsis, GSW, triage, emergency intubation, STEMI, ambulatory surgery, Critical Care Medicine, nursing
Dustin has more than 17 years of experience in the field of nursing, including bedside nursing in the Intensive Care Unit, Code Team, Rapid Response Team, Emergency Department, Trauma Activation & Resuscitation, Highly Infectious Disease Training, and Perioperative Services. His experience includes leadership roles as he has served as relief charge nurse for the departments mentioned and was an Advanced Clinician in the Emergency Department for Sharp Healthcare, providing mentorship, preceptorship and training to both newly hired staff and current staff to specialty roles. Dustin has also instructed in departmental continued educational programs annually since 2015. In addition to his diverse nursing experience, his qualifications are highlighted by a detailed understanding of electronic medical records and chart auditing. Dustin served as a unit-based EPIC SuperUser for Long Beach Memorial’s Go-Live Implementation in 2008 and Sharp Healthcare’s Go-Live implementation in 2024.
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Nathalie Quan, BSN, RN, CPAN

Certified PACU Nurse

Oakland, California
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - Recovery Room, Pediatric Recovery Room, PACU, Pre-op, Pediatric PACU, Trauma, ER, Stroke, STEMI, EMTALA, Burn, Triage, Sepsis, Emergency Nursing, Anesthesia, Emergency Department
Peri-op services: Pre-op & Post-Op [PACU] Care: Prepare patients for surgery and perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments to ensure they are physically ready. Extensive experience in monitoring post-surgical complications, managing acute pain interventions, and coordinating complex recovery protocols. Specialized focus on airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and early recognition of post-operative complications in adult and pediatric patients. Emergency Department/ Trauma Care: Advanced management of life-threatening conditions, including acute stroke intervention, ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), severe burns, and multi-system trauma cases. Qualified to provide detailed assessments of injury patterns, treatment timelines, and standard of care practices. Has served as a charge nurse in Emergency and PACU settings, developing and implementing evidence-based protocols that significantly improved patient outcomes. Direct experience with hospital policy developm...
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Charlene D Gozony, MSN, RN, CCRN

Board Certified Critical Care Nurse, SDU, ED hold

Gozony Legal Nurse Expert Consulting

Santa Ana, California
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - Critical Care, Trauma, Neuro Trauma ICU, Pre-op, Post-op, PACU. Post Anesthesia Recovery Room Nurse, Pulmonary Critical Care, Pressure Injuries, Urology, Vascular, Nurse Manager, Telemetry, Medical - Surgical, Neurology, Neuro Trauma, Brain Injury, Clinical Educator, Wound Care, Falls w/injury
Since time is a finite resource for Attorneys, we ensure our end product is intellectual and actionable, ensuring an unbiased approach in all cases reviewed.   Healthcare is a rapidly changing science; evidence-based practices should support clinical decisions. In healthcare there is a continuous rapid influx of new information, we work hard to ensure you are provided with the most up to date information to keep our clients clinically current on healthcare. Charlene Gozony of Gozony Legal Nurse Expert Consultants has over 26 years of experience an is board certified in critical care nursing. Nurse Gozony is experienced in various specialties and disciplines, from Hospital Administration and management of in-patient units in acute care hospitals to Trauma, Neuro Trauma, Cardiac, Pre and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, Float pool Units, ED holding, Pressure Injuries, Falls with injuries, and sepsis. Nurse Gozony is meticulous at a...
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Kathi L Waite, RN, MS, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CLNC

Trusted Med Mal & Wrongful Death Expert Witness

K. Waite Legal Nurse Consulting

Littleton , Colorado
Critical Care Surgery, Critical Care Medicine - Critical care, brain, spine, stroke, sepsis, wrongful death, falls, med records review, vascular, neurosurgery, post-op care, trauma, Cardiac Cath, pressure injury, abdominal, pain, overdose, respiratory, PACU, IR
Forty (45) five years of professional experience in critical care nursing that includes 17 years of leadership and management responsibility in a variety of specialties, including Surgical/Trauma ICU, Burn Trauma ICU, MICU/CCU, CVICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Neuro ICU – affiliated with major university teaching and research hospitals. During my tenure as a nurse manager, I was entrusted with significant responsibilities. These included program development, strategic planning, fiscal resources and budget allocation, personnel management, and care-delivery outcomes for the Neurosurgical ICU. I successfully fulfilled these duties for a decade, demonstrating my leadership and management skills. Since establishing my legal nurse consulting business in 2017, I have been actively involved in reviewing and providing expert opinions on a wide range of cases. This includes both plaintiff and defense cases spanning 15 states. Clinical Experience Clinical Charge nurse in an 18-bed ICU, level 3...
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Susan M. Thibeault, DNAP, CRNA

Branford, Connecticut
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology - CRNA, hospital liability, airway, fire, aspiration, awareness, EMR/EHR Audit trails, capnography, dental, endoscopy, colonoscopy, intubation, non-OR anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), overdose, oversedation, positioning, post anesthesia care unit, PACU, central line
Yale-trained nurse anesthetist leader in active clinical practice. Clinical experience includes both operating room and non-operating room procedures. Head of CRNA quality and safety for Yale New Haven Hospital – a 1,500+ bed level 1 trauma center. Has reviewed numerous adverse events for deviations from standard of care. Extensive public speaking experience.
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Miguel Rodriguez, MD, MS, D.ABA

Anesthesiologist, Chief of Staff, Army Vet

Sanford, Florida
Anesthesiology - anesthesiologist, cardiac anesthesia, TEE, perioperative, hemodynamics, trauma anesthesia, difficult airway, PACU, respiratory arrest, opioid events, neuroanesthesia, vascular anesthesia, OB anesthesia, Wrongful death, locum tenens, contract dispute, credentialing, peer review, hospital administration, standard of care
Dr. Miguel Rodriguez is a Board-Certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist and current hospital Chief of Staff, Perioperative Director, and Medical Director of Anesthesia with over fifteen years of high-acuity clinical experience. He is actively practicing while concurrently managing complex perioperative operations, policy development, and medical governance. This provides a unique, dual-perspective expertise combining active, on-the-ground patient care with executive-level oversight of credentialing, peer review, and systemic standards of care. Dr. Rodriguez routinely provides anesthesia for high-acuity cases, including cardiac surgery, Level I trauma, neurosurgery, vascular procedures, obstetrics, and ambulatory surgery. His core clinical expertise covers the most frequently litigated areas of anesthesia: difficult airway management, hemodynamic crisis response, PACU respiratory complications, and postoperative opioid/sedation events. In his executive leadership roles, he provides dire...
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Zuhdija Puric, CAA

Anesthesia Expert Witness | CAA

Zudo Anesthesia

Florida
Anesthesiology - Positioning, Drug errors, cardiac anesthesia, obstetric, transplant, Anesthesia Care Team expert, local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST), hypoxic brain injury, intubation, hypoxia, aspiration, difficult airway, PACU, dental injury, awareness, recall, cardiac arrest, residual paralysis, cardiac arrest, myocardial ischemia
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) providing independent, objective expert analysis in anesthesia-related medical malpractice and professional liability matters. I assist attorneys with case screening, medical record review, and standard-of-care analysis involving perioperative anesthesia care across a range of clinical environments, including high-acuity tertiary and academic medical centers. My expert review commonly addresses allegations involving: • Anesthesia standard of care (general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, MAC) • Airway management failures, hypoxia, and perioperative respiratory events • Intraoperative monitoring, physiologic trends, and timely clinical response • Preoperative evaluation, risk stratification, and anesthetic planning • Anesthesia care team supervision, delegation, and communication breakdowns • Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) management and recovery-phase complications • Anesthesia documentation accuracy, completeness, and anesthesia record...
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Donna S Jones, RN,

DSJ & Associates,

Brunswick, Georgia
Nurse - Medical Critical Care, Ventilator Patients, Cardiac ICU, Respiratory ICU, Medical Surgical Nursing, Progressive Care Unit, Pediatrics, emergency room, ACLS, PACU, Nursing Negligence & Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Medical Record Review, Adherence to Standard of Care, Pain Management
• Developed a CD in PDF format of a Medical Data Kit to help individuals document and maintain their Individualized Medical Records. • Interviewed twice on the radio program “Nurse View”, a program for Nurses by Nurses regarding issues and opportunities in the nursing field. • Guest Speaker on an hour-long web seminar for the Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE) in regard to obtaining and reviewing medical records. • Seminar speaker at Alive Expo at the World Congress Center focusing on “Maintaining Your Health Care”. • Guest Lecturer for the National Business Institute on “Anatomy & Physiology for Attorneys”. • Guest Speaker 2019 JERK conference for LNCs.
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Zuhdija Puric, CAA

Anesthesia Expert Witness | CAA

Zudo Anesthesia

Georgia
Anesthesiology - Positioning, Drug errors, cardiac anesthesia, obstetric, transplant, Anesthesia Care Team expert, local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST), hypoxic brain injury, intubation, hypoxia, aspiration, difficult airway, PACU, dental injury, awareness, recall, cardiac arrest, residual paralysis, cardiac arrest, myocardial ischemia
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) providing independent, objective expert analysis in anesthesia-related medical malpractice and professional liability matters. I assist attorneys with case screening, medical record review, and standard-of-care analysis involving perioperative anesthesia care across a range of clinical environments, including high-acuity tertiary and academic medical centers. My expert review commonly addresses allegations involving: • Anesthesia standard of care (general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, MAC) • Airway management failures, hypoxia, and perioperative respiratory events • Intraoperative monitoring, physiologic trends, and timely clinical response • Preoperative evaluation, risk stratification, and anesthetic planning • Anesthesia care team supervision, delegation, and communication breakdowns • Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) management and recovery-phase complications • Anesthesia documentation accuracy, completeness, and anesthesia record...
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Miguel Rodriguez, MD, MS, D.ABA

Anesthesiologist, Chief of Staff, Army Vet

Illinois
Anesthesiology - anesthesiologist, cardiac anesthesia, TEE, perioperative, hemodynamics, trauma anesthesia, difficult airway, PACU, respiratory arrest, opioid events, neuroanesthesia, vascular anesthesia, OB anesthesia, Wrongful death, locum tenens, contract dispute, credentialing, peer review, hospital administration, standard of care
Dr. Miguel Rodriguez is a Board-Certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist and current hospital Chief of Staff, Perioperative Director, and Medical Director of Anesthesia with over fifteen years of high-acuity clinical experience. He is actively practicing while concurrently managing complex perioperative operations, policy development, and medical governance. This provides a unique, dual-perspective expertise combining active, on-the-ground patient care with executive-level oversight of credentialing, peer review, and systemic standards of care. Dr. Rodriguez routinely provides anesthesia for high-acuity cases, including cardiac surgery, Level I trauma, neurosurgery, vascular procedures, obstetrics, and ambulatory surgery. His core clinical expertise covers the most frequently litigated areas of anesthesia: difficult airway management, hemodynamic crisis response, PACU respiratory complications, and postoperative opioid/sedation events. In his executive leadership roles, he provides dire...
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Joshua T Korte, MD

Cardiothoracic and Perioperative Anesthesiologist

Fort Wayne, Indiana
Anesthesiology - Anesthesia, Trauma, Preoperative Care, Obstetrics (OB), Cardiac, Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), Thoracic, Clearance, Vascular, Orthopedic, Ambulatory, Neurosurgery, Endoscopy, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Cath Lab, Sedation, Code Blue and CPR, Regional and Nerve Injury, PACU, Airway
Available for plaintiff or defense work reviewing cases, writing reports, and/or testifying at deposition or trial. Dr. Joshua Korte is a board certified and fellowship trained anesthesiologist. He provides comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care. His current anesthesia practice environment requires expertise in multiple clinical settings including a small community hospital, ambulatory surgery centers and an advanced tertiary care hospital. Dr. Korte specializes in anesthesia for cardiac and thoracic surgery with fellowship training from the University of Cincinnati in 2018-19. He also has diplomate certification in advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) evaluation from 2019 onward. In his current clinical setting, he helps with pre-operative evaluation and management. He provides pre-operative clearance for patients prior to undergoing surgery and anesthesia. Dr. Korte’s practice has a relationship with Indiana University S...
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Ilan Mizrahi, MD

Top Anesthesiologist, Award-Winning Teacher

Massachusetts General Hospital

Brookline, Massachusetts
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - General Anesthesia, Surgery complications, Critical Care, ICU, Difficult Airway, ACLS, Shock, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Perioperative medicine, PACU, Orthopedic anesthesia, General Surgery, Endoscopy, Airway Management, Spinal Anesthesia, Informed Consent, Central Line, Cardiac Arrest
Dr. Ilan Mizrahi is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified anesthesiologist and critical care physician. He teaches at Harvard Medical School and practices at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is recognized as a "Top Doctor" by Boston Magazine and Castle Connolly. Dr. Mizrahi specializes in the full spectrum of anesthesia care—from preoperative clearance to operative management and postoperative recovery. He has extensive experience evaluating whether the standard of care was met during anesthesia and in managing complications that arise in the recovery room, hospital ward, or ICU. In addition to his operating room practice, Dr. Mizrahi is a senior physician in the ICU, caring for critically ill surgical and medical patients. He provides expert insight into the care of hospitalized patients during emergencies such as cardiac arrest, code-blue events, CPR, and emergency intubation. He has particular expertise in “failure-to-rescue” cases involving delays in recognizing or resp...
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Attila Kerner, MD, MS

Saint Louis, Missouri
Anesthesiology, Ambulatory Surgery Centers - Intubation, Positioning, Preoperative Assessment, Airway Trauma, Regional Anesthesia, PACU, General Anesthesia, Operating Room Fire, Ambulatory Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Cardiac Anesthesia, Operating Room Safety
Board certified anesthesiologist with over 13 years of experience. Trained at Washington University in Saint Louis. Abundant experience in all subspecialty areas. Abundant teaching and clinical experience at Saint Louis University Hospital, a large level one trauma center where I oversee the preoperative anesthesia clinic, as well as teach resident physicians, and provide subspecialty anesthetic care in areas including but not limited to: trauma, transplant, cardiac, and neuro anesthesia. I am also well versed with regional ultrasound guided anesthesia, as well as epidural and spinal anesthesia. Abundant experience in multiple clinical settings including private practice, teaching hospitals, and surgery centers. Well versed with supervising and medically directing CRNAs and AAs.
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Angelica Rizzo, MSN, CRNA

Cleveland, Ohio
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology - CRNA, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), general anesthesia (GA), airway, capnography, oversedation, positioning, post anesthesia care unit, intubation, PACU, aspiration, ambulatory surgery, anesthesia documentation, fire
Board-certified certified registered nurse anesthetist in active clinical practice with more than a decade of experience across high-acuity hospital and ambulatory settings. Clinical background includes Level 1 trauma center experience, ambulatory surgery, and non-operating room anesthesia environments.
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Jacob Kessen

CRNA Expert- Nurse Anesthetist

Edmond, Oklahoma
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - Malpractice, CRNA, Expert Witness, Standard of care, Airway Management, Obstetrics anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, monitored anesthesia care, anesthesia documentation, certified registered nurse anesthetist expert, legal nurse consultant CRNA, anesthesia malpractice, anesthesia negligence, PACU, anesthesia, intubation
CRNA Expert Witness | Anesthesia Standard of Care | Airway, OB, Sedation, Regional | Clinical & Administrative Expertise I’m a board-certified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over 8 years of clinical anesthesia experience across diverse practice settings and 3 years of senior-level operational leadership. As a Vice President of Clinical Operations at Essential Anesthesia Management—a national organization supporting over 140 facilities—I bring a dual perspective to expert witness work: grounded clinical expertise and real-world administrative insight. Expert Witness Experience Since 2018, I have served as an expert witness on a wide range of anesthesia-related cases, providing impartial reviews and testimony for both plaintiff and defense teams. My experience includes: • Case review and standard-of-care analysis • Consultation with legal teams on case development and strategy Attorneys appreciate my ability to translate complex anesthesia concepts into clear, cour...
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Zuhdija Puric, CAA

Anesthesia Expert Witness | CAA

Zudo Anesthesia

Tega Cay, South Carolina
Anesthesiology - Positioning, Drug errors, cardiac anesthesia, obstetric, transplant, Anesthesia Care Team expert, local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST), hypoxic brain injury, intubation, hypoxia, aspiration, difficult airway, PACU, dental injury, awareness, recall, cardiac arrest, residual paralysis, cardiac arrest, myocardial ischemia
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) providing independent, objective expert analysis in anesthesia-related medical malpractice and professional liability matters. I assist attorneys with case screening, medical record review, and standard-of-care analysis involving perioperative anesthesia care across a range of clinical environments, including high-acuity tertiary and academic medical centers. My expert review commonly addresses allegations involving: • Anesthesia standard of care (general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, MAC) • Airway management failures, hypoxia, and perioperative respiratory events • Intraoperative monitoring, physiologic trends, and timely clinical response • Preoperative evaluation, risk stratification, and anesthetic planning • Anesthesia care team supervision, delegation, and communication breakdowns • Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) management and recovery-phase complications • Anesthesia documentation accuracy, completeness, and anesthesia record...
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Janet Graham, MSN, CRNA

Anesthesia CRNA Standards of Care Expert Witness

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Lakeland, Tennessee
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesia, Airway Management, Trauma, GI, Dentistry, Office Based Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care, Orthopedics, Sedation, Ambulatory Surgery Center, PACU, Informed Consent, Medication Errors, Paralytics, Propofol, Patient Safety, Endoscopic, CRNA, Outpatient, Oral surgery
I am a dedicated, full-time practicing anesthesia provider with over 13 years of clinical anesthesia experience and more than 20 years in critical care, beginning with my career in cardiovascular ICU nursing. My anesthesia practice has encompassed a wide range of hospital and outpatient environments, including Level 1 trauma centers, rural hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and office-based surgical settings across multiple states. Throughout my career, I have served as a clinical preceptor for student nurse anesthetists, and have worked with diverse surgeons, patient populations, and anesthesia techniques. This broad clinical background has strengthened my adaptability, cultural awareness, and ability to manage complex and varied scenarios. In addition to hospital-based practice, I have extensive experience as a solo practitioner in office-based clinics and ambulatory surgery centers—venues that represent the fastest-growing settings for anesthesia delivery, but also carry ...
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Neil Buettner, BSN, CRNA

Cordova, Tennessee
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology, CRNA, Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, PACU, Surgery, Airway Management, Epidural Block, Endoscopy Anesthesia, GI Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia
I am an actively practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over 35 years of experience spanning various settings, including level 1 trauma centers and CRNA-only community hospitals. Regardless of the practice location, I maintain a comprehensive understanding of the established standards of care. I have provided anesthesia services for a diverse range of surgical specialties, obstetrics, and GI endoscopy procedures. My expertise extends to non-operative hospital areas, such as the critical care unit and emergency department. Furthermore, I have served as a clinical preceptor for nurse anesthetist training programs. As a clinician and expert, I’m confident that I can provide an authoritative voice in providing thorough records reviews and expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense, based solely on merit. My experience giving deposition and trial testimony will be an invaluable asset to your case. I prioritize efficiency, ensuring a timely turnaround ...
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John Caputo, CRNA, MHS, BSN

CRNA Leader. Experienced expert witness.

J & L Anesthesia Services

Bridgeport, West Virginia
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA, anesthesia, airway management, post anesthesia care unit, PACU, central line placement, needle placement, tube placement, falls, IV infiltration, awareness, epidurals, sp drug effects, hypoxia, propofol, intubation, extubation, aspiration, airway trauma, surgical positioning
I am a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with extensive clinical, administrative, and educational experience across the full spectrum of anesthesia practice. My clinical background includes inhalational, total intravenous, and balanced anesthesia techniques for adult and pediatric patients; epidural and spinal anesthesia; and peripheral nerve blocks for acute postoperative pain management. I have practiced in OB, pediatric, cardiac, orthopedic, general surgery, endoscopy, neurosurgery, dental, off-site procedural locations (CT, MRI, cath lab), and office-based anesthesia environments, including rural critical access hospitals, community hospitals, large tertiary centers, and academic medical centers. I have substantial experience conducting systematic chart review and auditing for quality assurance, adverse outcomes, and standard-of-care evaluation. I have lectured on epidural anesthesia, anesthesia-related complications, malignant hyperthermia, and quality assurance/quality ...
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Nichole Lloyd, BSN, RN

Experienced & Specialized Registered Nurse

Janesville, Wisconsin
Nurse - Perioperative care, RN, Registered Nurse, Post-Operative Nursing, Pre-OP, Post-OP, PACU, Pre-Surgical Evaluations, Post-Anesthesia Recovery, Discharge Planning, ACLS, BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, PALS, Patient Safety, Medication Safety, Critical Care, Cardiac Arrest, Acute Care, Personal Injury
Nichole Lloyd, BSN, RN, brings over 13 years of progressive experience in nursing, with a focus on perioperative care. Currently serving as a Pre-/Post-Op and PACU registered nurse at UW Health East Madison Hospital, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Nichole excels in patient education, risk assessment, and clinical leadership, ensuring patients and their families feel informed and supported throughout the surgical process. Her expertise extends across diverse perioperative settings, including pre-surgical evaluations, post-anesthesia recovery, and discharge planning. This comprehensive skill set equips Nichole with a deep understanding of medical standards and protocols, making her an invaluable resource in her role as a medical expert witness. Nichole’s dedication to the nursing profession is reflected in her leadership roles, including chairing the Nursing Recognition Council and serving on several shared governance councils a...