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: Communications, Dermatology, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Preparedness, Family Medicine, Fire, Nurse, Physician Assistant, and Transportation.
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Steve Tafoya, MLS, MBA, CCEMT-P
Critical Care Paramedic- Prior State EMS Manager
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness
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Prehospital standards of care, EMS operations, Ambulance transport protocols, EMS documentation practices, EMS scope of practice, Regulatory compliance, Medical direction, Credentialing, Medical disaster response, Emergency preparedness, Hospital Transfers, 911
Professional Summary Steve Tafoya is a practicing Critical Care Paramedic, EMS instructor, former State EMS Program Manager for Nevada, and former U.S. Coast Guard Health Services Technician with over 25 years of experience in emergency medical services, regulatory compliance, healthcare operations, and disaster response. He holds advanced graduate degrees in Healthcare Management (MBA) and Legal Studies (MLS), providing a unique ability to bridge clinical realities with operational standards and regulatory frameworks. He has authored public health legislation, directed interfacility transport programs, led mass-casualty preparedness, and conducted internal audits of credentialing and regulatory enforcement. Steve has overseen statewide EMS compliance for over 60 permitted EMS agencies, along with trauma centers designations, he has deployed nationally with the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) under Health and Human Services and taught 70 college-level EMS credits hours at t...
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Geo Henderson
EMS & Paramedic Standard of Care Expert
GeoHenderson.com
Emergency Medical Services
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Ambulance Operations, EMS, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Airway, Patient transport, Personal Injury, Refusal of Care, Stretcher drops, Emergency Medical Technician, Ambulance Response, Protocols, Delay of Care, Prehospital medical care, Emergency Medical Services, Wrongful Death, Negligence
Practicing paramedic and EMS officer with more than 35 years of experience in prehospital care, ambulance operations, and emergency services.
Active in both field response and supervisory roles, with experience in patient assessment, airway management, cardiac arrest care, scene decision-making, provider supervision, protocol implementation, quality improvement, and EMS education.
Retained as an expert witness in more than 80 matters across more than 20 states for both plaintiff and defense counsel.
Casework has included issues involving airway management, resuscitation, delayed EMS response, scene management, patient refusals and informed consent, dispatch and triage, equipment readiness, policy compliance, ambulance operations, and stretcher-related injuries.
Current roles include Battalion Chief/Paramedic with the City of Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Shift Commander/Paramedic with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMS Division. Additional experience i...
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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, IL, TN and MN.
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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 Former 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...
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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 Former 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...
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John B Everlove, MS, NRP
Experienced EMS/Patient Transportation Expert
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, ET Tube, CPR, prone wrongful death, in custody death, medical malpractice, ambulance crash, gurney drop, stretcher drop, patient drop, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
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...
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Reggie Hyatt, NRP, JM, BS
EMS and Fire Expert Witness
Precision Legal Consulting Group
Elizabeth, Colorado
Emergency Medical Services, Fire
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Paramedic, EMT, First Responder, Fire, Standard of Care, Intubations, Delay in EMS Care, Policies and procedures, Compliance, Injury, Negligence
With over 28 years of experience as a paramedic, firefighter and leader in the fire service, I have served in multiple capacities throughout my career. Currently I am enrolled in a Doctorate program in Law and Public Policy with a 3.91 GPA from Liberty University. l.
I have had the privilege to serve in leadership positions in my prior experience as a Paramedic Lieutenant, an acting EMS Battalion Captain/Safety Officer, acting EMS Division Chief, as well as TEMS team leader. My experiences have demonstrated my ability to mentor, develop and encourage future leaders in the Fire service and in EMS. By utilizing my degrees in Organizational Leadership, my Juris Masters with a focus on healthcare law, along with the current studies in my Doctoral program, I feel that I bring a unique perspective in fire services, business, and a legal perspective to the position.
I am a Nationally Registered Paramedic, Pro-board certified Firefighter, Fire Officer, Driver Operator, Fire Instructor a...
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CHRISTOPHER W BRADFORD
911 Dispatch & EMS Protocol Standard of Care
Bradford Total Solutions LLC
Ocala, Florida
Emergency Medical Services, Communications
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911 standard of care, Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD), Dispatch Protocol Compliance, Pre-arrival Instructions, Public Safety Telecommunicator, Delayed Response Analysis, Dispatch Misclassification, Dispatch Quality Assurance (QA) medical/fire/law, Paramedic Standard of Care
A seasoned Emergency Services professional with over 30 years of comprehensive experience spanning the entire continuum of public safety, from the initial 911 call to field paramedic response. As a recognized expert in 911 dispatch protocols and emergency medical services, I provide specialized analysis on the "Standard of Care" in high-stakes environments. My career is defined by a commitment to operational excellence, quality assurance, and the rigorous application of established safety protocols.
Areas of Expertise:
911 Dispatch & Telecommunications: Expert knowledge of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) protocols. Specialized in evaluating dispatcher performance, pre-arrival instructions, and call-handling compliance and accreditation.
EMS & Paramedic Operations: Extensive field experience as a licensed Paramedic and, offering insight into field provider coordination and clinical standards of care.
Quality Assurance (QA): Specialized in the re...
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Natalie R Vanderhoof
Forensic Nursing- SA/DV/IPV/HT, medicolegal exams
Vanderhoof Consultant Group, LLC
Daytona Beach, Florida
Nurse, Emergency Medical Services
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Forensic Nurse Examiner, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, SANE-A, Emergency Department, Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Battery, Rape, Paramedic, RN, Workplace Violence, Workplace Safety, Medical Regulatory Compliance, Employee Health, Program Development, TIC
Dual licensed Registered Nurse and Paramedic. Nationally certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult/Adolescent by the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Over 25 years experience in Emergency Medical Services including pre-hospital and emergency room care. Extensive leadership experience including serving as the Emergency Department Charge Nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experience in creating and developing teams. Currently practicing as a SANE-A in Central Florida. Own and operate Vanderhoof Vitality, LLC which is a natural health clinic. I am also the founder of Victim Response Training, Inc. which provides training to those who interact with victims during their continuum of care. I serve as the Secretary for the Florida Chapter of Forensic Nurses.
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David Talford, PA-C, MPAS
Meridian, Idaho
Physician Assistant, Dermatology
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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...
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Geo Henderson
EMS & Paramedic Standard of Care Expert
GeoHenderson.com
Voorheesville, New York
Emergency Medical Services
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Ambulance Operations, EMS, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Airway, Patient transport, Personal Injury, Refusal of Care, Stretcher drops, Emergency Medical Technician, Ambulance Response, Protocols, Delay of Care, Prehospital medical care, Emergency Medical Services, Wrongful Death, Negligence
Practicing paramedic and EMS officer with more than 35 years of experience in prehospital care, ambulance operations, and emergency services.
Active in both field response and supervisory roles, with experience in patient assessment, airway management, cardiac arrest care, scene decision-making, provider supervision, protocol implementation, quality improvement, and EMS education.
Retained as an expert witness in more than 80 matters across more than 20 states for both plaintiff and defense counsel.
Casework has included issues involving airway management, resuscitation, delayed EMS response, scene management, patient refusals and informed consent, dispatch and triage, equipment readiness, policy compliance, ambulance operations, and stretcher-related injuries.
Current roles include Battalion Chief/Paramedic with the City of Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Shift Commander/Paramedic with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMS Division. Additional experience i...
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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 Former 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...
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Richard N Bradley, MD
PEARLAND, Texas
Emergency Medical Services
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AED, Aeromedical, Airway, Ambulance, Defibrillator, Disaster, Emergency Medical Service, Emergency Medical Technician, First Responder, Gurney, Helicopter, Hurricane, Medical Control, Out-of-hospital, Paramedic, Pre-hospital, Rescue, Transfer, Transport, Ventilator
Richard N. Bradley, MD has met the highest training standards by being fellowship trained and board certified in Emergency Medical Services by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He recently retired as a Professor of Emergency Medicine from the McGovern Medical School, where he founded and led the Division of EMS and Disaster Medicine, created the school’s EMS Fellowship, and designed and led a medical student seminar on EMS and Disaster Medicine. He continues in active service as an EMS Medical Director for several EMS Agencies. He started his career as an EMT in 1980 and practiced as a paramedic in California for six years before medical school. In addition to practicing as a paramedic in three states, he also has over twenty years’ experience as a volunteer firefighter. He is a member of the First Aid Task Force of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. He currently serves as a member of the National EMS Advisory Council, where he chairs the Equitable C...
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Rod Sholty, MD, CLCP
Emergency Medicine, Rural Health and Tactical/EMS
Pinnacle Life Care Planning
Austin , Texas
Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Nursing, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, Tactical Medicine, Case Management, SDVOSB
Board-certified Family Medicine physician and Certified Physician Life Care Planner with 20+ years in emergency, rural, and tactical medicine. Special focus: Catastrophic injuries, chronic illnesses, disabilities, trauma stabilization, and veteran/military cases. Skills: Evidence-based life care planning, cost projections, medico-legal consulting, interdisciplinary coordination (healthcare, legal, financial), and expert witness testimony. Military veteran with SDVOSB-certified practice.
MD-Level Expertise
• Board-certified in Family Medicine (ABFM) with rural medicine residency training
• Emergency Department provider in trauma centers, cardiac specialty hospitals, and acute care facilities
• Hospitalist care including ICU/CCU, post-cardiac surgical management, discharge planning, and coordination
• Certified Physician Life Care Planner specializing in catastrophic injuries, chronic illnesses, complex disabilities, trauma sequelae, and long-term cost projections
• Medico-legal cons...
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John A. DeArmond, Ed.D., (c), MPA, 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)....
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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 (Retired)
* 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 - 2020
* Medical Director M Health Fairview EMS (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 evaluate t...
