Paramedic Expert Witnesses
Paramedic 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 paramedic. The paramedic expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Preparedness, Physician Assistant, Transportation, and Urgent Care Medicine.
Nadia Tereshchenko, MS, MD
Jasper, Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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Gun Shot Wound, EMS, Paramedic, Appendicitis, ER, ED, Urgent Care, Cardiac, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Motor Vehicle Accident, EMT, Trauma, Fracture, Injury, Pneumonia, Dissection, Embolism, Seizure
Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician with extensive experience working in Emergency Departments of various size and degree of specialization (Rural to Urban, Community to Tertiary) including specialized trauma, stroke and cardiac centers, nationwide. Prior experience as a Paramedic in a busy and high acuity 911 system. EMS Liaison Physician. Developed systems and guidelines for hypothermia and STEMI care with extensive knowledge of guidelines dictating appropriate care. Expertise in Health Care Improvement, Health Policy, Telemedicine, and Patient Decision Making. Actively licensed in CA, CO, OK, WY, PA, NE, NM, TX, ND, ID, FL, AL, MO, LA and IL.
Geo Henderson, BC, CLI, AEMT-P
EMS & Paramedic Standard of Care Expert
GeoHenderson.com
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine
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Ambulance Operations, EMS, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Airway, Intubation, Chemical Restraint, Refusal of Care, RMA, Violent Patient Management, Dispatch, Trauma Care, Delay of Care, Sedation, Overdose, Wrongful Death, Negligence
I am an actively practicing paramedic, providing direct patient care.
For over 35 years my career path has included public and private sector fire and emergency medical services. Extending into leadership, incident management, design and implementation of immersive educational scenarios, physician training, and emergency planning, I have experience in several widely varying aspects of my profession. In addition to management of countless incidents in a broad array of emergency services, I have also mitigated events ranging in complexity from multiple alarm fires to mass casualty incidents.
I am a paramedic supervisor for both a municipal, fire-based EMS system (260 EMS providers) and a county emergency medical services system (90 EMS providers) I have participated in the design and implementation of educational, operational, safety, quality improvement, standard of care and EMS policies and procedures for EMTs, paramedics and physicians.
As an expert witness specializing in p...
Gary W Tamkin, MD, FACEP
Gary W Tamkin MD Inc
Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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General emergency medical malpractice, all sizes of EDs:small community to tertiary academic, EMS, paramedic, law enforcement, helicopter, administration, disruptive physician
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician. I have been called upon to express opinions in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, standard of care, and causation. I am involved in both plaintiff and defense cases.
My qualifications include:
o Award-winning emergency medicine physician in active practice with 30 years clinical experience.
o Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine (Volunteer) at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
o Current VP of company that staffs 500 emergency departments, helping to oversee more than 5000 providers in risk management and quality assurance issues
o Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians
o Past President of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
o Medical Director of California Highway Patrol
o Extensive publication and speaking experience in the area of emergency medicine
o Experienced expert witness
I pride myself...
John B Everlove, MS, NRP
Acclaim Consulting & Educational Services, Inc.
Westlake Village, California
Emergency Medical Services, Transportation
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Paramedic, EMT, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Services, EMS, Standard of Care, EMT negligence, paramedic negligence, advanced airway, intubation, misplaced airway, CPR, wrongful death, in custody death, medical malpractice, ambulance crash, gurney drop, stretcher drop, patient drop
As an Expert Witness and Consultant, Mr. Everlove has participated in the evaluation of numerous cases throughout the United States, related to Emergency Medical Services standard of care, patient care, clinical management, treatment, transport, and medical/legal issues.
Mr. Everlove holds a national certification and several state licenses, including current employment as a Paramedic/Fire Fighter with and has been actively serving in the State of California since 1992.
Mr. Everlove holds a Master of Science degree in Emergency Services Administration and Emergency Management, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Mr. Everlove has directed and coordinated Emergency Medical Services in partnership with local, state and federal agencies including the FBI, the United States Secret Service and the White House Medical Unit.
As a Paramedic Supervisor and Clinical Manager for an EMS organization of 150 employees, Mr. Everlove conducted numerous investigations related to all aspects of EMT and Pa...
Gary W Tamkin, MD, FACEP
Gary W Tamkin MD Inc
Lafayette, California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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General emergency medical malpractice, all sizes of EDs:small community to tertiary academic, EMS, paramedic, law enforcement, helicopter, administration, disruptive physician
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician. I have been called upon to express opinions in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, standard of care, and causation. I am involved in both plaintiff and defense cases.
My qualifications include:
o Award-winning emergency medicine physician in active practice with 30 years clinical experience.
o Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine (Volunteer) at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
o Current VP of company that staffs 500 emergency departments, helping to oversee more than 5000 providers in risk management and quality assurance issues
o Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians
o Past President of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
o Medical Director of California Highway Patrol
o Extensive publication and speaking experience in the area of emergency medicine
o Experienced expert witness
I pride myself...
David Talford, PA-C, MPAS
Meridian, Idaho
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Medicine
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Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Skin Cancer (Melanoma - Squamous Cell), University Clinical Faculty, Educator, Paramedic, Infection (Bacterial - Viral Fungal), Sepsis, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Nurse Practitioner, NP PA
Mr. Talford, PA-C, MPAS is an experienced physician assistant clinician, PA educator & teacher. Expert opinion on standard of care is offered across the general spectrum of physician assistant practice. Areas of focus include, urgent care/emergency medicine, dermatology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology and assists with referral when a particular disorder is outside scope of expertise. He provides chart review, analysis and testimony. As a published co-author in an international textbook on medical education; his work had been presented internationally and nationally on several occasions.
Mr. Talford, graduated Alpha ETA from the Des Moines University Physician Assistant Program, and brings well apportioned perspective and insight into physician assistant & nurse practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider) standard of care. A nationally certified, Idaho licensed physician assistant to include 15 years’ experience of university appointment graduate level physician assistan...
Colin M. O'Dea, M.D.
Illinois
Emergency Medicine
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FUT, FUE, Medical Malpractice, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Fast Track, Emergency, Paramedic, Ambulance, EMS, Pre-Hospital, Prehospital, Hair Restoration, Hair Restoration Surgery, Hair Loss, Hair Transplant, Hair Plug, Hair Plugs, Scalp Surgery, Strip Harvest
I graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed an Emergency Medicine residency at Drexel University College of Medicine. I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I have been practicing Emergency Medicine for fifteen years, with practice experience in Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Nevada. I have also completed a fellowship in Hair Restoration Surgery with practice experience in Texas and Illinois. I am available as an expert witness for either plaintiffs or defense in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, and Hair Restoration Surgery, including both medical hair restoration and hair transplant surgery.
Geo Henderson, BC, CLI, AEMT-P
EMS & Paramedic Standard of Care Expert
GeoHenderson.com
Voorheesville, New York
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine
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Ambulance Operations, EMS, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Airway, Intubation, Chemical Restraint, Refusal of Care, RMA, Violent Patient Management, Dispatch, Trauma Care, Delay of Care, Sedation, Overdose, Wrongful Death, Negligence
I am an actively practicing paramedic, providing direct patient care.
For over 35 years my career path has included public and private sector fire and emergency medical services. Extending into leadership, incident management, design and implementation of immersive educational scenarios, physician training, and emergency planning, I have experience in several widely varying aspects of my profession. In addition to management of countless incidents in a broad array of emergency services, I have also mitigated events ranging in complexity from multiple alarm fires to mass casualty incidents.
I am a paramedic supervisor for both a municipal, fire-based EMS system (260 EMS providers) and a county emergency medical services system (90 EMS providers) I have participated in the design and implementation of educational, operational, safety, quality improvement, standard of care and EMS policies and procedures for EMTs, paramedics and physicians.
As an expert witness specializing in p...
Donald Locasto, MD
Loveland, Ohio
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine
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EMS, EMT, EMTP, Paramedic, Ambulance, Emergency Transportation, Emergency Department, EMS Medical Direction, EMS Education, EMS Quality Improvement, AEMT, Emergency Medical Training, EMS Board Certified, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, EMS Performance, Mobile Intensive Care
Former EMT and paramedic (1983-1996), now a board certified physician in Emergency Medicine (sine 2002) and Emergency Medical Services (since 2013). Have provided EMS Medical Direction for over 21 EMS, Fire and Police Departments including a major US city (for 17 years). Developed and presided as Director for an academic Division of EMS for 17 years.
Can provide a broad view of expertise including EMS Quality performance, medical operations and Emergency Department care. Have represented both plaintiffs and defendants on the state and federal level. Multiple EMS related cases completed.
Now practicing in Home Based Medical Care and EMS.
Gary W Tamkin, MD, FACEP
Gary W Tamkin MD Inc
Oregon
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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General emergency medical malpractice, all sizes of EDs:small community to tertiary academic, EMS, paramedic, law enforcement, helicopter, administration, disruptive physician
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician. I have been called upon to express opinions in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, standard of care, and causation. I am involved in both plaintiff and defense cases.
My qualifications include:
o Award-winning emergency medicine physician in active practice with 30 years clinical experience.
o Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine (Volunteer) at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
o Current VP of company that staffs 500 emergency departments, helping to oversee more than 5000 providers in risk management and quality assurance issues
o Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians
o Past President of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
o Medical Director of California Highway Patrol
o Extensive publication and speaking experience in the area of emergency medicine
o Experienced expert witness
I pride myself...
John A. DeArmond, Ed.D., (c), MPA (Honors), NRP, CCEMT-P, LP
Brook Hollow Consulting
Boerne, Texas
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness
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Paramedic, EMT, Ambulance, Prehospital, EMS, Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Prehospital Care
I have been a Nationally Certified Paramedic since 1990 and have been involved with the public safety profession since 1987. I have worked as a clinician, an educator and a manager in both the United States and internationally. I have managed and coordinated medical and safety education programs for both private and governmental organizations.
I have a Master of Public Administration in Emergency and Disaster Management from Metropolitan College of New York. Additionally, I am a graduate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Basic Emergency Management Academy, the Advance and Professional Development programs, the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Level 1, the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Incident Command System (ICS) instructor program. Additionally, I am a certified instructor with the State of California Fire Marshal (CSFM) 1A-1C and a Level 2 National EMS Instructor with the National Association of Emergency Medical Educators (NAEMSE)....
Colin M. O'Dea, M.D.
San Antonio, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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FUT, FUE, Medical Malpractice, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Fast Track, Emergency, Paramedic, Ambulance, EMS, Pre-Hospital, Prehospital, Hair Restoration, Hair Restoration Surgery, Hair Loss, Hair Transplant, Hair Plug, Hair Plugs, Scalp Surgery, Strip Harvest
I graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed an Emergency Medicine residency at Drexel University College of Medicine. I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I have been practicing Emergency Medicine for fifteen years, with practice experience in Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Nevada. I have also completed a fellowship in Hair Restoration Surgery with practice experience in Texas and Illinois. I am available as an expert witness for either plaintiffs or defense in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, and Hair Restoration Surgery, including both medical hair restoration and hair transplant surgery.
A. Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Emergency Medical Services Expert Witness
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Emergency Medical Services
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Emergency Medical Services, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Prehospital, Inter-facility Transport, Ambulance, Cardiac Arrest, Airway Management, Choking, Spinal Injury Management, Excited Delirium, Patient Restraint, Refusal of Care, Failure to Transport, Patient Safety
* Residency trained and Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
* Sup-specialty Board Certified in Emergency Medical Services
* Minnesota State EMS Medical Director 2007 - 2010
* Wisconsin State EMS Medical Director 2006 - 2008
* Chair, National Council of State EMS Medical Directors 2006 - 2008
* EMS Physician Advisory Committee, Wisconsin DHFS 1993 - 2004
* Author of two ECG texts and Medical Advisor to two Emergency Medical Responder textbooks
* Editorial Board member Journal of Emergency Medical Services 2007 - present
* Medical Director M Health Fairview EMSd (St. Paul MN) 2008 - 2020
* Medical Director United Emergency Medical Response (WI) 2007 - Present
* Medical Director Ashland Bayfield County (WI) 2006 - 2012
* Medical Director Eau Claire Fire Department (WI) 1994 - 2004
* Assistant Medical Director Janesville Fire Department (WI) 1989 - 1993
My experience in direct oversight of EMS agencies and development of state-wide policies and protocols attests to my ability to ev...